Living Faith Weekly News (Week of September 28, 2025)

Kay Michaelson
Sep 30
4 min read

Updated: Oct 3

Living Faith Worships on the 16th Sunday after Pentecost

Postlude played by Travis Balt.

Thank you to Pastor Paige who led us in worship and Travis Balt who accompanied us on the piano. Others who contributed to worship were Yvonne Law, Tim Kass, Sue Stream, Peg McAllister and Angela Catton.

Before and after worship, there are tasks to be done to prepare and clean up. Thank you to those who volunteered to do this on Sunday: John and Peg McAllister, Angela Catton, Tim & Gail Kass, Sharon Utesch, Todd & Kim Lang, and Yvonne Law.

Sunday, October 5th

On the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, we welcome Pastor Scott Egbers back to Living Faith! Living Faith gathers in the sanctuary of the Presbyterian United Church of Christ at 858 7th Ave. SE at 11:00 AM. Pastor Egbers will lead us in worship and Gail Kass will accompany us on the piano. Tim Kass will greet you at the door with a bulletin. We are in need of volunteers to read scripture and assist with Holy Communion. If you would like to help out, please let Kay know.

At 9:30 AM, prior to worship, all are welcome into Room 105 for a Bible Study discussion on the readings for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost.

Confirmation classes meet at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall of the PUCC on Wednesday, October 1st. Pastor Paige leads these classes.

Congratulations to Vicar Grace and her husband, Max, upon the birth of their baby boy, William Max, born last week! Vicar Grace will be on maternity leave for the upcoming weeks and Pastor Paige will be leading Confirmation classes solo during this time.

Living Faith Serves the Community!

On Monday, September 29th, Living Faith members gathered at Nohava Construction to help pack snacks for the Le Mars Community and Gehlen Catholic Backpack program. Close to 315 packs were filled in a little under a half hours' time! These packs will be distributed in the schools on Friday for those in need to have over the weekend days. Thank you to all who came out to help!

October Mission Project

Living Faith will be collecting items for a care package to be sent to Mitch Lang and his fellow guardsmen and women who are stationed in Syria. You are invited to pick up the above flyer of suggested items from the Living Faith table in the narthex of the PUCC. Bring your items by the end of October and drop them in the brown bin.

The PUCC is invited to join in with this project. Maddie Kuenen, a PUCC member, is stationed overseas as well. Mark any items you bring that you want sent to Maddie with an MK.

October 7th

Living Faith will join the PUCC in worship on Sunday, November 9 at 10:00 AM for a service centered on the harvest. Following worship, Living Faith is invited to a turkey dinner harvest meal in the Fellowship Hall, beginning around 11:00. To prepare for this meal, there will be a sign up sheet on the Living Faith table in the narthex so the PUCC can know how many folks from Living Faith plan to attend. Please look for it on Sunday and get signed up! The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, October 7. If you cannot be in worship on Sunday to sign up, email or text Kay to get on the list!

Sunday, October 19th

Worship at Hillview Recreation Area

Living Faith will host the worship service at the Dennis L. Sohl Center for Outdoor Learning at Hillview Recreation Area (25601 C60) west of Hinton at 10:00 on Sunday, October 19th. Pastor Paige will lead worship which will feature music from the PUCC praise band, Grace Notes, and Holy Communion. After worship, plan to stay for the potluck meal. Pulled pork sandwiches will be provided. Bring a side dish or a dessert to share along with your table service.

Retreat - Saturday, October 25

Sunday, October 26

Come to the Municipal Park at 4:00 on Sunday, October 26 where we will enjoy fellowship, roast marshmallows to make s'mores, and burn the palm branches we used on Palm Sunday to make ashes for Ash Wednesday 2026!