Our Christian identity is one of renewal. If it was not for the life renewing power of our Baptism, we would be left in the stagnant state of death caused by sin. If it was not for the renewing power of God’s Word leading us into the ways of life God intended, we would be wandering aimlessly through life. If it was not for the renewing power of the Lord’s Supper, we would be left in the doubt and uncertainty of our own efforts before God.

In the past few months, a process has been begun to examine our life in ministry at College Hill. A Strategic Planning Process has been initiated to examine the present state of our ministry and the mission and vision of what our ministry can be. This is not just the work of the leadership which has been assembled. This is not just the task of the Board of Directors of CHLC. This is the responsibility of every single person—student and congregation member—involved in the ministry.

In addition to receiving updates on the work of the Planning Leadership Team (PLT), the participants in our ministry are asked to take an active role in the shaping of our ministry for today and the future. You are invited to provide your input to the PLT as they continue their work. But that is not all!

At the end of September, we will begin a special series of worship services designed to help each of us focus on our life and ministry in Christ. The “Renewed in Mission” series will help each of us examine our personal involvement in the mission of our ministry together, as well as equip us to move forward in the work we do together. The series will begin September 24 and will reach its culmination as we observe Reformation Sunday on October 29. The series will progress as follows:
September 24 Renewed through Confession
October 1 Renewed in Unity
October 8 Renewed and Reconciled
October 15 Renewed in Obedience
October 22 Renewed in Truth
October 29 Renewed in Servanthood

This is an exciting time in the life of our work together in the Lord. We pray that each of you will make a point to join us for this special time and prepare your heart and mind to rededicate yourself to move forward in mission as we serve side by side in Christ’s name in service to the community and the world around us.

Inside this issue:

Bible Study
Go Beyond...
Campus Minstry Vollyeball
Get Involved @ CH
Brown Bag Devos
Video Games Night
Family Weekend
Sept. Brunch
Fall Servant Event
Musicans Wanted
LSF Leaders
Van Schedule
New Vision Concert
New Hymnal Workshop
Africa Children's Choir
Family Weekend Potluck
Church Work Day
Volunteers Needed
Women's Evening Bible Study
Save! Save! Save!
Welcome Welcome
Evening Guild/LWML
Board of Dictors Mtg
LYF News
Rally Day
Big Thank You
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

It is not uncommon that Christians don’t feel personally equipped to share their faith. As individuals, we do not always feel up to the task of giving witness to Christ to the people we encounter. The fire to share the Gospel is not always there.

That fire is actually started within us by water. Our Sunday morning Bible study will begin a course of study entitled “How Do You Start a Fire with Water?” This study will focus us on the ability each of us has by virtue of our baptismal identity to share our faith with people around us.

Sunday morning Bible study begins at 9:00 each week. Everyone— students and members—are encouraged to join us in this captivating study.

Wednesday nights at CHLC, go beyond the basics of faith with in depth Bible study. We gather around the Word of God, growing in faith and in fellowship. Currently, we are in the midst of a study titled “Igniting His Way,” which examines the way God uses us to spread the light of the Gospel to the people we encounter every day. Following that, we will engage in a study themed, “Practical Christianity: Being Christian on a College Campus.”

Join us to go Beyond each Wednesday beginning at 8:00 p.m. There will be worship, study and wonderful fellowship. Be a part of it!

The campus ministry volleyball league will be playing again this year. Games will be played on Mondays, starting September 11. Games will begin either at 6:00 or 7:00 p.m., and will be played at St. Stephen the Witness Catholic Student Center (located next to University Book and Supply). Exact games times will be published once the schedule is set.

No prior volleyball experience is necessary. This league is more about fun and fellowship— although we won’t complain if we win a few games, as well. If you are interested in playing, let Pastor Ogilvie know, or put your name on the sign-up sheet. If you can’t play every week, that is fine. Join us when you are able to do so.

We want you to get involved at College Hill, utilizing your God-given gifts and talents in service to Him. Let us know how you would like to get involved by filling out a Student Interest Survey and returning it to Pastor Ogilvie. We encourage you to be good stewards of the gifts and talents with which the Lord has blessed you. The more you are involved, the more you will grow!

Every Thursday at noon, join Pastor Ogilvie for Brown Bag Devos in Mauker Union. Bring your lunch along, or pick some up at the Union, and find Pastor near Essentials. We will enjoy fellowship, food and a devotion. Come as you are able to do so.

Like spending time with friends and playing games? Then join LSF for a video game night on Friday, September 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Brammer Student Center. We will have games for all skill levels so there will be something there for everyone.

Bring your parents by on Saturday to give them a tour of College Hill and the Brammer Student Center. Then on Sunday after worshipping with us, have your family stay as our guests for another one of our famous potluck meals.

Bring your friends and be our guests for brunch after worship on Sunday, September 24.

Set aside October13—15 and join us for our annual Fall Servant Event. More details to follow.

If you are a vocalist or instrumentalist and dedicated to praising God and sharing His promise of salvation through song, then please join us each Sunday by sharing your musical talent through solo, small group, choral, or the music worship team which aids in leading congregational music. Contact Becky Ogilvie at 277- 7206 if interested. A rehearsal time will be designated once we know who is participating.

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The LCMS Commission on Worship and Concordia Publishing House are sponsoring workshops to introduce Lutheran Service Book (LSB). On Saturday, September 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. a workshop will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, Waterloo, IA. The cost is $20.00. Each participant will receive a copy of the new hymnal ($18.50 value), as well as other materials and hands-on ideas for introducing and making use of the wealth of resources contained in LSB. You may register online at http://lsb.cph.org or pick up a registration form from the church office.

The African Children’s Choir is comprised of 24 African children, ages seven to eleven. Each child in the Choir has lost one or both parents to poverty or AIDS. This year’s Choir members come from Uganda.

The concert includes well-loved children’s songs, popular gospel tunes and lively spirituals. Through their songs and dances, the Choir brings Africa alive, in all its color and splendor creating a truly unforgettable musical experience. College Hill will host the concert at the auditorium in Lang Hall on Wednesday, October 4 at 7:00 p.m.

There is no admission charge for the concert. A free-will offering will be taken at the performance to support African Children’s Choir education, care and emergency relief programs.

UNI students and their families will be our special guests of honor following worship on September 17 as we welcome them during Family Weekend.

Drinks and table service will be provided. College Hill family members are asked to bring two dishes to share. Single members are asked to bring one dish.

Saturday, September 30 will be work day at the church. There is clean up, fix up, and the like to be done for our fall cleaning effort. The day starts at 9:00 a.m. Any questions or if you are not available that day but would like to help call Keith Macomber 230-7511.

The Board of Lay Ministry is in the process of updating its listing of people willing to serve as ushers and greeters for our Sunday service. If you have questions about the duties of either of these positions, please speak with Kevin DeVries. Ushers and greeters are asked to be present 20 minutes prior to worship. There are printed guidelines of all the responsibilities of each role. If you are able and willing to serve our ministry in this capacity, please put your name on the sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the Gathering Area.

Do you find yourself hurrying here and there since school has started again? Is it hard to find quiet time to spend with God in His Word? Would you like to have a few minutes each month to spend in fellowship with other women? Join us for a new evening Bible study once a month! Bring a friend you would like to share the Word with or who feels the need to study God’s Word. We will be meeting at the church on the third Thursday of each month. We will be studying a different woman of the Bible each month for the first year.

Mark the calendar now for Thursday, September 21 at 7:00 p.m. to come and take a look at Eve and what we can learn from her. Take time in your busy schedule to study the Bible and revive yourself with fellow women.

Bethesda welcomes your Campbell Soup labels (UPC code) and General Mills Box Tops for Education. Put them along with your used postage stamps in the designated boxes in the kitchen. Bethesda thanks you!

Ladies, the Thursday morning Bible study is beginning a new topic of study. We are exploring the topic “Finding Strength in Weakness”, through a study of II Corinthians. It promises to be a challenging but rewarding study. The group meets at 9:30 a.m. to chat and begins study at 10 a.m. and concludes at 11a.m. We would be pleased to have you join the group.

Beginning an exciting year in Evening Guild/ Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML)? You bet!

The plans are set for the first meeting of the season on Thursday, September 14, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. We will meet for dessert prepared by Rita, Serena and Shinta. Yes, It will be Eastern Cuisine. It’s a perfect lead in to our topic “How can the members of CHLC support and assist the international students at UNI?” The program will be presented by Chris Pesek, staff person at the Cultural and Intensive English Program” at UNI.

We are anxious to have all the women attend, both congregation members and college students. This is an opportunity to secure knowledge of opportunities to be of service to the international students on campus. Please plan to attend and bring a friend or neighbor with you. It’ll be a good evening.

The Board of Directors met on Tuesday the 15th. The following items were addressed: A group of small financial accounts, all directed toward campus ministry, will be unified in a certificate of deposit intended to be used for the purchase of a new van.

Plans for Christian education include Adult Bible Study beginning Sunday, Aug 20, Sunday School beginning September 10, Confirmation classes beginning Wednesday, Sept. 6, and Women’s Bible Study each Thursday AM and third Thursday PM.

Strategic Planning team presented the initial draft of the core values of CHLC/BSC requesting and receiving input for revision from the Directors present.

Activities to initiate the 2006-2007 academic year for the new and returning students were identified and finalized for the immediate events.

Sunday School will begin on Sunday, September 10 at 9:00 a.m. The study of the book of Genesis will be interesting and form an important background for understanding our Christian faith. We are anxious for every Sunday School age student to attend. The classes are now decided and staff is available for each division. At 9 a.m. Darci Russell will facilitate opening of Sunday School and music for the opening session will be directed by Becky Ogilvie. Jill Bollinger will be teaching the preschool and kindergarten children, with Pam Luders as her aide and substitute. Darci Russell will have students in grades one and two, while Emily Kohl will teach the class for third and fourth graders. Carol Lilienthal will have students in grades five and six. Our seventh and eighth graders will be instructed by Dustin Lilleskov. Parents, please make every effort to have your children attending Sunday School each week. We encourage your children to invite guests to attend Sunday School with them. Sunday the 10th is our kick off day and we want it to be special for all the children at CHLC.

We are so blessed in our congregation with faithful people willing to share their talents, time, and resources.

This is a THANK YOU article to thank those involved in these three projects. SonHarvest County Fair VBS was such a great success this year. We had almost 50 children take part in the activities of this week long event.

Our Vacation Bible School students and their families contributed over $300.00 to purchase a cow for a widow in India. This project is conducted by Lutheran World Relief and provides income for widows and their children. One woman, Fatima, shared that when she became owner of a cow she had milk for her children and was also able to sell the surplus. Thanks to all the boys and girls, staff and parents who supported this worthy project.

Thanks to all who helped out during this week The many volunteers made everything run smoothly. Beth Ackles and the kitchen staff made delicious food each day. We would be remiss if we did not thank all the congregation members who donated food, supplies and monies to support the Vacation Bible School. A special thank you to Carol Lilienthal for the gifts she provided for each one of our students. How the children enjoyed their hats and gift bags. Thanks to all who shared so willingly.

Habitat for Humanity/Thrivent project house on Solar Ave in Waterloo is an example of this sharing. First, a special thanks to Bob Bolte for the many hours he spent at the house doing many aspects of carpentry and building tasks. Thanks too to those ladies who furnished lunch for the workers early on in the project. Lastly, thanks to those who made financial contribution to the expense of the building project. It has been a very successful project and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Black Hawk County Board has already been contacted to participate in building a house again next year. Thanks to all.

Lutheran Home for the Aged experienced a very successful ice cream social and community activity on August 6. Thank you to all the bakers who prepared “goodies” to sell at the bake sale. We furnished about eighty (80) items for the sale and they were selling like hot cakes, no pun intended, when we were there at 2:30p.m. Funds earned will be matched by Black Hawk Thrivent Chapter up to $800.00. So those baked goods were a vital part of the monies raised by the event. Thank you all.