Dear Friends in Christ,

We are gearing up once again. August is that time of year when schedules and routines start to get back into place for many people. The summer is drawing to a close, vacation times are ending, and school years and regular activities start up once again. The same is true for life in our ministry. Although our Sunday School does not gear up until September, the call for volunteers goes out and plans are being made for our year of classes. The same is true for our confirmation instruction.

What we will notice the most this month is the influx of college students as they make their way back to campus. With classes starting on the 21st, many students will be joining us again for worship beginning on the 20th. Our regular Wednesday night schedule with the students starts up on the 23rd. This is the heart of our mission at College Hill. From its inception, College Hill has been a campus ministry, reaching out to the students who make Cedar Falls their home during their college years.

In the coming months, we are going to be focusing more on what our role is at CHLC in fulfilling the Great Commission that Jesus gave to His Church before ascending into heaven. St. Luke records these words of Jesus spoken before He ascended: “you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8b, NIV). In studying this verse, one is quick to notice that carrying out the commission that Jesus gave the Church—and each congregation— begins in one’s own backyard. The disciples were in Jerusalem when the Pentecost event took place. They considered Jerusalem their home as they were faithful Jews who made regular appearances at the Temple.

As we look in our “own backyard,” we find a college campus filled with students, faculty and staff with whom we can share the gospel. Often, the first step to sharing the gospel with people is to make them feel welcome, or as St. Paul encouraged the Romans, “practice hospitality” (12:13b). Ask yourself, in the past school year, with how many college students did you strike up a conversation? How many college students do you know by name? How many are able to greet you by name because you went out of your way to make yourself known to them?

I strongly encourage you as this new school year begins to make a special effort to meet and actually get to know the college students in our midst. This is a crucial time in the lives of young people. The college years may make or break them in their relationship with the Lord and His Church. Instead of talking to the people you already know on a Sunday morning, take a step outside of the box— outside of your comfort zone, if need be—and make the new group of students feel welcome among us. When sitting down for a potluck or an after church coffee, make room at your table for a group of students to sit and join you. Or, better yet, seek them out and sit with them and make them feel a part of our fellowship.

Ministry to the students is not just a responsibility of the students. It is the responsibility of each of us. They are people away from their homes, people in need of support, people loved and cherished by Christ just as much as the people closest to you. This month, as the students return, let us join together in making it a priority to welcome them to campus, to welcome them to College Hill, to welcome them to the fellowship of faith that we share.

In Christ,

Inside this issue:

Evening Guild
Welcome Back Sunday
Picnic/Potluck
"Reviving Your Role..."
Vaction Bible School
After Church Fellowship
Welcome Bags
Adopt a Student
LSF Leaders
Calling All Youth
Waterloo Circut Mtg
Meals on Wheels
Ladies, Get Involved
Planning Team
Board of Dictors Mtg
Sunday School Needs
July Voter's Mtg
One Lord. One Faith...
Phonebook Changes
Aug Vols. & Calendar

College Hill
Lutheran Church &
Brammer Student Center

2322 Olive Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Church 266-1274
Center 268-9094

chlc.lcms@cfu.net
www.college-hill.org

Mark your calendars. We return to our regular worship schedule on Sunday, August 20. The schedule will be as follows:

We will kick-off the fall semester with a special outdoor worship on Sunday, August 20. Following worship, which will include the placement in office of our Lutheran Student Fellowship officers and Peer Ministers, we will enjoy renewed fellowship over a potluck meal. We hope to start off the school year enthusiastically and have that carry through the entire year.

Invite your friends, bring your lawn chairs and plan to have a great day outdoors. On Sunday, August 20, 2006 the 10:00 a.m. service will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Following the service there will be a picnic at noon. The drinks, hot dogs, and brats will be furnished. Bring a salad, side dish and/or a dessert to share. You may choose to either eat outdoors or in the fellowship hall.

Mark your calendars now and set aside the date Saturday, August 26th! That is the date that CHLC/BSC will be hosting a one day discussion titled “Reviving Your Role in the Church.” We will join together in fellowship and study looking at the roles we all play within our work together in Christ’s name. We hope every member of CHLC and many students will attend this important presentation. A light meal will be served and child care will be provided for families with young children. Please register by signing up on the sheet on the bulletin board in the gathering area. Be watching your Sunday bulletin for more information on this event which will be important for our work together in ministry.

This year's Vacation Bible School will be held July 31—August 4 from 9 a.m. to noon. SonHarvest County Fair is a week of fun on the farm! In SonHarvest County, children will discover how to grow the fruit of the Spirit. Specifically, children will learn to Grow Love, Sprout Joy, Plant Peace, Produce Patience and Pick Kindness. We will be having a great time with lively songs, skits, crafts, games, Bible stories and snacks—all of the things that make Vacation Bible School so much fun for children.

On top of that, we will be helping children grow the fruit of God’s Spirit. SonHarvest County Fair can be an inspirational and educational experience for your entire family. Parents are invited to join in on Saturday, August 5th when we take a trip to the Bremer County Fair in Waverly. Plan to join us for a great time at SonHarvest County Fair!

The Volunteer Sign-up Sheets are due into the church office or with the plate offering by Sunday, June 12. A meeting for all VBS volunteers will be held in mid-June. Watch the bulletin for more details.

We want to make the incoming students feel welcome as they come to UNI. What better way to welcome them than to greet them with a bag filled with goodies and gifts from people who care— US?!?! If you would like to help out in this effort, you may either supply some goodies—homemade or store bought—or funds to purchase some welcome items. There will be a collection spot in the northwest corner of the church kitchen to put the goodies you would like to provide. Or, you may offer some funds by putting it in a special envelope designated as such and putting in the offering plate or bringing it to the church office. Please have any donations to the church by Tuesday, August 15. For ideas of what might be good to provide for these welcome bags, speak with any of the students or recent grads who are around. They will be glad to let you know what might be useful and welcome to the students.

Looking to get to know one of the students better this fall? Then sign up for the adopt a student program. You will be matched up with one of the students to see how his/her semester is going, pray for him/her, and anything else you consider. If interested please let Tim Gamble know. Call him at 230-1140 or e-mail him at amlman@mchsi.com.

There will be more information down on the bulletin board in the Brammer Center in the next couple of weeks.

Brad Brons	Steph Wesely	Lawrell Birk
Lake Park, Iowa	Parnell, Iowa	Des Moines, Iowa
Health Promotions	Human Resource Management	Graphic Communications
Senior	Sophomore	Sophomore

The Waterloo Circuit Forum is scheduled to meet Tuesday, August 29, at 7:00 p.m. at College Hill. At this meeting, the circuit’s delegate to the 2007 synodical convention will be selected. All are invited to attend and learn what is going on in our circuit.

For 2006-2007 Women’s Activities will have a unified calendar. You’ll love it! View all the ladies’ events for the month in your personal copy of “Women’s Activities.”

An exciting addition to activities for women is an evening Bible study. This women’s Bible study will meet the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Marcia Stirler has agreed to facilitate the discussion. What an opportunity to fill the need for Bible study in your life. September 21st is the initial meeting.

The first Evening Guild/Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) meeting will be on Thursday, September 7th. It promises to be a surprise. So watch for your invitation.

You’ll be receiving your booklet soon. Check out all the neat activities for you to enjoy: fun, fellowship, gaining knowledge, and growing in your faith. You won’t want to miss it.

Pastor Ogilvie has initiated a strategic planning process for the ministry at College Hill Lutheran Church and Brammer Student Center. What this process does is examine the values that drive our ministry and utilize them along with the mission we share to set the vision and strategy for our ministry for years to come. This will be a process that takes months to complete.

Joining Pastor in this endeavor are the members of the Planning Leadership Team (PLT): Nick Anderson, Jill Bollinger, Brad Brons, Keith Macomber, Doris Mauer, Becky McBurney, Eric & Stephanie Schumacher and Denise Tjarks. In the coming months, they will be spending hours in meeting and discussing their work. Your input will be invaluable to them and the planning process, so please feel free to talk with them about the plans being put forth. In return, the PLT will keep you updated as to the progress that is taking place.

Please keep this process before the Lord in your prayers. In all things, we want to be faithful in carrying out the ministry He has given us to carry out in this place.

The week of August 28—September 1 is the last week this year that we help deliver Meals on Wheels. We need two volunteers each day. If you are available from 10:45 a.m. to about 12 noon and are willing to help, please call Miriam at 266- 3234 and tell her which day.

The After Church Fellowship Committee is adopting a new format with the start of the new academic year. Host families will be obtained on a volunteer basis and will be reduced from three families to two families per Sunday. A sign-up sheet will be circulated in the upcoming days to fill the calendar for first quarter of the school year. The main advantage of this change is to allow members to select hosting dates that match their personal calendar. Please continue to support this important part of our ministry by volunteering!

Thank you, Kevin DeVries, Board of Lay Ministry

The CHLC Board of directors met June 20 with 8 members present.

In Pastor’s Report he shared that Deidre Bowser has requested release of membership to Celebration Assembly in Waterloo. A motion was made and passed to release Deidre from membership.

The first meeting of the Strategic Planning Team will be held on Monday, June 26 at 7:00 p.m. and will continue to meet on a monthly basis.

A planning meeting for the presentation on the Priesthood of All Believers & the Office of the Holy Ministry will be held and a date set to present it to the congregation.

Pastor will be taking vacation August 9-16. Board of Lay Ministry has been informed of this and Sunday service will be covered by Rev. Donald Poock.

Emilie Kohl and Darin Alwardt have joined the Board of Evangelism under director Tim Tjarks.

The Board of Education is working on Vacation Bible School as well as curriculum for the fall Sunday school classes, which will resume the Sunday after Labor Day, September 10, 2006. LYF continue to meet on Sunday mornings for small group study.

Board of Lay Ministry reported progress is being made in retooling the ACF and meals. A volunteer list has been generated for the summer months with a new list going out in August. Cookies are on hand in the freezer for those who choose to use them for ACF. Meal chairpersons have been obtained and menu suggestions are being generated. A short orientation session will be held following a Sunday worship to get people familiar with what is expected when serving a meal and submitting their expenses.

For Board of Campus Ministry Tim Gamble reported that summer orientation has started as well as summer Bible study on Sunday nights at 7:00 p.m. at the Brammer Student Center. A poster will be started in the next month so that it will be ready when school starts.

The Board of Church Properties was happy to report progress on the east door replacement project. The door was to be shipped shortly and will be painted before it is installed.

A second-hand table and four chairs, a floor lamp, and corner TV stand has been purchased for the student room.

Next project on the list is the garage; new doors and siding. Two bids have been received for this project but the Board has decided to look for other contractors and additional bids.

Four volunteers have been recruited to help determine the best use of the funds for the Arline Davids memorial. They are Madeline Bruce, Miriam Krallman, Nellie Peterman, and Ann Rueber.

Under Old Business Kevin gave us an overview of the preliminary budget. A motion to submit the proposed budget to district for subsidy request, subject to review in November/December, 2006 was passed.

Under New Business a discussion was held regarding a synopsis of the Board meeting minutes being placed in the monthly newsletter to keep the congregation better informed. It was agreed to start having Becky summarize the minutes and give them to Sylvia for the newsletter.

Another item discussed was voting membership. In our constitution it states that voting members who have not been at a Voter’s Assembly meeting in 12 months will be dropped as a voting member. It was decided that Kevin and Pastor will draft a letter to send to the members this applies to reminding them of their status. Reminders will also be placed in the bulletin and/or newsletter.

Under Comments and Concerns Doris reported that $120 from CHLC members has been raised toward the Thrivent house for Habitat for Humanity. Bob Bolte has been over working on it a number of hours. Due to a generous donation of windows by someone in the area, the percentage needed to contribute from area churches has been met.

Our congregation has needs in staffing the Sunday School for 2006-2007. September 10th will be Rally Day, the first Sunday of the new school year. When those classes begin the following staff members are needed:

• Teacher for preschool and kindergarten
• Teacher for first and second graders
• Teacher for third and fourth graders
• Teacher for fifth and sixth graders
• Teacher for seventh and eighth graders
• Facilitator to introduce the lesson, opening Sunday School
• Music director

That’s seven people that are needed to operate an effective Sunday School Plans are to provide training for the teachers at the beginning of the quarter’s lessons. This fall quarter all students will be studying “Genesis”.

Won’t YOU prayerfully consider volunteering for one of the seven roles? All congregation members need to pray for a successful Sunday School staffed by devoted, committed teachers. If you are willing to teach or would like more information contact Darci Russell or Doris Mauer.

May God bless your consideration of this opportunity for service.

Twenty-one members attended the quarterly voter’s meeting.

The treasurer’s report from June shows the church is doing financially well right now. In the last few months the church has received monetary memorial gifts from the Bireline’s and David’s families.

Pastor reported that Jeremy and Rebecca Goebel are joining CHLC by profession of faith, and the funeral for Lawrence Bireline was held June 29.

In other matters, Pastor shared: the 2006-2007 program calendar has been set; the request for district subsidy for 2007 has been submitted; the UNI Summer Orientation process is completed; Pastor and Johanna Baedke attended the IDE Convention in June; and, Pastor recently returned from serving as Apprentice Dean of the LCMS Campus Missionary Institute held in Seward, NE, July 6-13.

Upcoming Events at CHLC include a concert by a Youth Encounter team September 17, and the African Children’s Choir October 4. Both events will need host homes.

Campus Ministry reported the LSF leadership team met and planned out the calendar for the next school year.

Board of church properties reported the original door ordered for the East entrance was not set up right for the panic bar and has been reordered. It should arrive by the end of July.

Under New Business it was decided to offer to serve the Black Hawk County Thrivent Dinner October 22, with some of the proceeds going to help the youth with their trip to the National Youth Gathering in 2007.

Articles in this newsletter cover the many other items discussed at this meeting.

The next Quarterly Voter’s Meeting will be held Sunday, October 15 at 11:15.

The 36th convention of Iowa District East—LCMS was held at Cedar Rapids on June 23 and June 24. There were 167 delegates present, 74 pastors and 93 laymen. Representing College Hill Lutheran Church were Pastor Ogilvie and Johanna Baedke.

During the convention, elections were held for District President, 1st and 2nd District Vice Presidents, District Secretary, District Treasurer and various Board members. Rev. Dr. Gary Arp was elected for another term as our District President, while reelected 1st Vice President was Rev. Matthew Rueger and 2nd Vice President was Rev. Brian Sauders. District Secretary: Rev. Dean Duncan; Treasurer: Lois Mulbrook; Board of Directors(lay): Dr. Carl Eggars; Board of Directors (commissioned): Andrea Koenig; Nominations Committee (2 lay): Jerry Dusek and Stan Rogers; Nominations Committee (commissioned): John Bremer; Constitution Review Committee: Rev. Tim Eckert and Rev. Gary Sears; Nominations Committee ( 2 pastors): Rev. David Rempfer and Rev. David Zimmer; 2007 Synodical Convention: Rev. Dean Rothchild.

In attendance was Synodical representative Dr. Robert King who was the preacher and shared with voting delegates the DVD with the LCMS President’s Report. He also answered questions previously submitted from members of the convention and from the floor. Rev. Matthew C. Harrison, who is currently Executive Director of LCMS World Relief and Human Care Ministries, spoke on the concept of mercy as the way we incarnate our theology to the world. Later in the afternoon session, Rev. Harrison led the convention on a study of Paul’s collection to Jerusalem in the book of Acts. Numerous overtures were proposed, discussed and voted upon. All of the overtures passed.

1. To encourage the use of vocational materials: “Living the Life of the Baptized.”
2. To encourage use of “Growing in Christ.”
3. To encourage the congregations and individuals of Iowa District East to support the work of POBLO.
4. To encourage congregations to adopt salary study committee guidelines.
5. To encouraged congregations to keep full-time pastors.
6. To encouraged congregations to consider participating in “Fan into Flame.”
7. To consider sharing a district education executive with Iowa District West.
8. To explore funding a University of Iowa Hospital part-time chaplain.
9. To revise the process for filling vacancies on the IDE Board of Directors.
10. To recommend a task force be formed to study restructuring the district.
11. Theologically sound worship in the congregation.

IDE LWML President Mrs. Kathy Schweer related various ministries that LWML have supported in the past triennium through their mites and other donations.

Rev. Brian L. Friedrich, president of Concordia University, Seward, NE, addressed the convention thanking the IDE for sending students to Concordia University Nebraska.

A DVD presentation of the ministry of the blind was shown. The Worship Committee showed a DVD presentation on the Lutheran Service Book. Jason Toengus from St. Paul Chapel showed pictures of and reported about the Chapel students’ recent trip to Lithuania to work on the Palanga project.

The convention concluded with the closing service where the newly elected officers were installed.

Stephanie & Eric Schumacher
(273-5408—wrong number)
230-3082

Anna & Mark Ranbarger
207 West Gate Ave.
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
1-563-210-2215
1-563-210-1689

Laura & Ruben Zayas
4009 Sager Ave.
Waterloo, IA 50701
234-2776