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Social NewsPage 8 • Oct. 28, 2015 Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter

MILITARY NEWS ANNIVERSARIES CHURCH NEWS

Welper completes Mr. and Mrs. First
Basic Combat Training David Klang Congregational
David and Church welcomes
Specialist Jacob Welper recently Vicky (Steenhard) new pastor
graduated from Basic Combat Train- Klang are celebrat-
ing at Fort Jackson, S.C. ing their 50th wed- The public is invited to hear
He learned individual soldier ding anniversa- Pastor Harlan Seri’s first sermon on
skills like rifle marksmanship and ry. The couple was Sunday, Nov. 1, at 10:10 as the new
land navigation, and practiced small married on Oct. 16, senior pastor at First Congregational
unit tactics including patrolling, con- 1965, in Meservey, Church, 205 W. 10th Ave. N., Clear
voy defense, and fire team maneuvers. Iowa. Lake.
He attended the 10-week course as An open house Pastor Seri currently serves at
the first phase of his initial entry train- will be held in their Minnewashta Church in the Twin
ing for the National Guard. honor on Saturday, Cities. He has served there since June
SPC Welper is a member of the Oct. 31, from 2-5 2009 and prior to that, served as pas-
Iowa National Guard’s 34th Army p.m. at the Open tor at Browntown Congregational
Band, in Fairfield, Iowa, and is cur- SPECIALIST JACOB WELPER Bible Youth Center, 608 S. 8th St., Clear Lake. Family and friends are wel- Church, in Browntown, Minn.
come to join in the celebration. Pastor Seri earned his Master’s
rently attending Iowa State University a 2014 graduate of Clear Lake High The couple has three children, Lorie Smith, of Chicago, Ill., Mark and degree in Theological Studies from
for music education. SPC Welper is School. KarrieJo VanderPloeg, of Clear Lake, and Chad and Kristie Bull, of Machesney Northwestern College, in St. Paul,
Park, Ill. They also have 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Minn. He graduated from Concordia
MCARSPA looking for new members Well wishes can be sent to the couple at 405 S. 12th St., Clear Lake, IA College, in St. Paul, with an under- PASTOR HARLAN SERI
50428. graduate degree in elementary educa- Unidos en Cristos, Revive Minnesota
The Mason City AREA Retired ford-Marble Rock, St. Ansgar and tion and physical education. He was a and Village Schools of the Bible. His
School Personnel Association is an West Fork are in the local group. Mr. and Mrs. teacher and test administrator in the wife, Debi, has been active in leading
organization made up of former The advantages of belonging to Glen Dietrich Minneapolis public schools for many women’s Bible studies and is the cur-
school employees, which includes the MCARSPA unit are: Delta Den- Glen and Doro- years and also coached high school rent Sunday School superintendent.
administrators, bus drivers, consul- tal at great rates, IPERS information thy Dietrich were varsity basketball, soccer and track. They have six grandchildren.
tants, cooks, custodians, librarians/ through state lobbyist in Des Moines, married at the Meth- Pastor Seri has been active in Pastor Seri and Debi like to bike,
media specialists, nurses, para pro- access to other insurances, and four odist Church, in read and travel. He also does work for
fessionals, secretaries, and teachers, meetings a year with programs and/or Clear Lake, on Nov. Meals on Wheels.
etc... Public and private librarians entertainment. Eight informal social 4, 1945.
are also a part of this organization. coffees are held the other months at The couple will Mass to be held in
Persons from AEA 2, Central various location. Volunteerism is pro- celebrate their 70th honor of Slepicka
Springs, Clear Lake, Garner-Hay- moted, and two merit scholarships are anniversary with a on Nov. 7
field-Ventura, Grafton Alternate, given to two students going into edu- family dinner. Their
Mason City, Mason City Newman, cation. A major advantage to belong- children are Dee Monsignor Joseph J. Slepicka
NIACC, North Iowa Christian, ing is the social aspect of connecting (Dan) Thompson, will be celebrating a 60th ordination
Northwood-Kensett, Rudd Rock- with others. Pam (Ron) Killmer, Mass on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, at 4
and Joyce Ficken. p.m. at Epiphany Parish - Holy Fam-
Andersen’s Flowers They are blessed with six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. ily Catholic Church, 714 No. Adams,
50% Please help Glen and Dorothy celebrate their milestone by sending well Mason City, Iowa. A reception will
All Pumpkins, Gourds & Fall Corn OFF wishes, memories and stories to 2217 14th Place N., Clear Lake, Iowa, 50428. immediately follow in the church hall.
Monsignor Slepicka was ordained
Just In! - Amish Candy on Feb. 5, 1955. Monsignor Slepicka
was a Pastor at Sacred Heart in Manly,
Mennonite Baked Goods CLUB NEWS Holy Family Church in Mason City,
All Squash ~ $1 and St. Patrick’s Church, Clear Lake.
The Lake Area Quilters Guild The program, a historical account No gifts are requested except MONSIGNOR JOSEPH
Fresh, locally grown produce The Lake Area Quilters Guild of quilts and quilting, will be present- your presence. SLEPICKA
Potatoes • Onions • & Much More will meet Nov. 5, at the Senior Cen- ed by Marian Lenz and Barb Snitzer.
ter, in Clear Lake, at 7 p.m. The public is welcome.
Wisconsin Apples

(641) 530-1234 Movie Night to be held at Christian Church

2727 19th St. S.W., Mason City Clear Lake Christian Church, true belief always requires action. His
302 Highway 18 W., Clear Lake, in- response ignites a faith fueled journey
Mon - Fri 9-6 • Sat/Sun 9-5 (West of Newman School) vites the community to join them for that powerfully impacts everybody it
a movie night on Friday, Oct. 30, at touches in ways that only God can or-
7 p.m. The movie will be, “Do You chestrate.
Believe?,” from the creators of “God’s The movie is rated PG-13 and is
Not Dead.” approximately 120 minutes long. No
Don’t miss this great story: When admission charged. No reservations
a local pastor is shaken to the core by needed. Snacks and beverages will be
the visible faith of an elderly street- provided.
corner preacher, he’s reminded that
Clear Lake and Ventura Church Directory
Trick or treating alternative planned
Agape Christian Church of Christ First Church of
Family Church the Open Bible Sunday, 9:30 a.m. King’s Kids, an alternative to Besides the door prizes, there will be
2010 14th Ave. N., • 357-5813 Weekday Mass: Tuesday, Thursday and Trick or Treating, will be held again prizes for the best Bible girl costume,
2810 Hwy. 18 West, • 357-8014 www.clearlakecc.com 609 South 8th St. • 357-3217 Friday, 8:30 a.m. (fourth Friday of month this year on Saturday, Oct. 31, from the best Bible boy costume, the cut-
www.agapeage.com Pastor: Brad Sheldon Pastor: Rev. Will Hunsaker at Oakwood Care Center at 9:30 a.m.); 6 to 8 p.m., at the Evangelical Free est girl costume, the cutest boy cos-
Pastors: Dave and Kris Toyne Fellowship: 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays at Newman Catholic, 9:15 Church of Clear Lake, 1310 Hwy 18 tume, and the most original costume.
Sunday Power Hour (all ages): 9 a.m. Bible School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Family Night: 7 p.m. a.m., elementary gym; Wednesday: 8:45 W. The celebration is for kids who Please dress in costumes that are not
Sunday Worship with Super Church for Worship: 10:30 a.m. a.m. at Newman Catholic are in preschool through sixth grade. scary, violent, or occult, like witches
Children: 10 a.m. First Congregational Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. It will be in the church’s gym where or ghosts. Leave any guns, knives, or
Wednesday Big Dreams Children and Clear Lake Regular Church there are games, prizes, contests, and other weapons at home.
Youth: 7 p.m. Baptist Church United Methodist Church food. Come to the north edge of the
2nd Sunday of each month: “God- 205 W. 10th Ave. N. • 357-2818 parking lot and follow the luminaries Zion offers medical
Tism” a class for children 2-8 yrs. on 314 North 6th Street • 357-5851 www.congregationalclearlake.com 508 2nd Ave. N. • 357-5247 down the stairs to the gym door. The equipment
the Autism spectrum Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. facebook: FirstCongregationalClearLake www.clearlakeumc.org carnival atmosphere gives children the
2nd & 4th Sundays of each month: Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Harlan Seri Pastor: Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson fun of trying things like popping bal- Zion Lutheran Church is offer-
“SIgn-Interpreted Sunday Service for Wednesday Bible Study/Prayer: 7 p.m. Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. loons and tossing bean bags at targets, ing used medical equipment for short-
the hearing impaired Wednesday Kids Club: 7 p.m. Sunday: Worship, 10:10 a.m. Sunday School (all ages): 9:45 a.m. while earning points with which to term loans at no cost. This includes
Staffed nursery for all services. Fellowship, 11:10 a.m. Mid-Week Worship with Communion: “buy” prizes donated by local busi- items such as walkers, canes, crutches,
Community of Christ Communion: First Sunday of the month Wed., 5:15-5:45 p.m. nesses. Hot dogs and chips will be shower chairs, toilet seats, toilet risers,
Bell Harbor served. grabbers, and a manual Hoyer lift.
15 Plaza Drive • 357-3766 Galilean Lutheran Church Zion Lutheran The event is free, but each fam- Anyone in the community is wel-
4560 Wesley Dr., Clear Lake • 357-3345 Pastor: Christina Blum (357-1234) Church ily is asked to bring two bags of candy come to make use of this service by
Pastor: Rev. Keith Scott Youth/Teen Ministers: Bob and Jill Hwy.18 West • 357-2296 to share. The candy will be divided calling Zion, 357-5261.
Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. Branstad (357-4918) Pastor: Scot McCluskey 112 North 4th Street • 357-5261 so that each child attending will take This program is sponsored by
Power Hour (Sunday School): 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 9:15 a.m. www.zionclearlake.org home a paper sack full of candy. Door Zion Health Ministries.
Celebration Community Fellowship: 10:15 a.m. Fellowship: 10:15 a.m. Pastors: Rev. Dr. Patrick Hall and prizes will be awarded at 7:45 p.m.
Church Worship: 10:45 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Rev. Kirk Wilkie
Worship Services: Saturday, 4 p.m.
805 10th Ave. N. (Across from Lion’s Evangelical Free Church Harvest Bible Chapel - ABLE; 5:30 p.m. - Liturgy “Lite” and Ali Taylor Barkela
Field) • 357-0026 Sunday, 8:30 a.m. - Traditional; 10 a.m.
Pastor: Daniel Miller 1310 Hwy 18 West • 357-7581 2200 N. 24th St., Clear Lake • 357-7500 - Contemporay & Zkids (K-5th); 6 p.m. - has moved back to Clear Lake and has joined
Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday School www.clearlakefree.org www.harvestclearlake.org Zyouth (6th-12th) Classic Hair Designs
(Ages 2 thru adult) Senior Pastor: Dan Jordan Senior Pastor: John Tank
Fellowship: 9:45 a.m. Associate Youth Pastor: James Allen Worship Leader: Cody Rogers VENTURA Now taking
Sunday Praise & Worship: 10 a.m. Associate Adult Pastor: Randy Vaage Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. appointments
Wednesday Adult Bible Study: 7 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service: 9:30 Sunday School: 10 a.m. for birth Redeemer Lutheran
a.m. to fifth grade Church Your hair is your best
Christian Church Sunday School Classes for all ages: 11 a.m. accessory.
St. Patrick’s LC-MS Ventura • 829-3650
302 Hwy. 18 West • 357-4885 Christian Science Society Catholic Church Email: [email protected] Let me put my
Sunday School all ages: 9 a.m. Pastor: Jesse Burns advanced Aveda
Sunday Worship Service: 10 a.m. 15 Timberlane Dr. • 357-7210 1001 9th Ave. South • 357-3214 Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. training to work for you.
Wednesday: Christian Education, 6:30 Sunday Church Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Fr. John Gossman Sunday School/Bible Class: 10:15 a.m.
p.m.; Praise Team, 7:30 p.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Weekend Mass: Saturday, 4 p.m. and
Thursday Bible Studies 6:30-7:30 a.m. &
9:30 a.m.

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