Just for Fun - St. James Lutheran Church, Allison, IA

Just for Fun

Vacation Bible School

June 28 - July 1

with Trinity Reformed and United Church of Christ

"Fruit Of The Spirit"

One of the 1 - 6 grade classes

Preschool Class at UCC organized by Michele Mennen

Story time

Some of the Riverside Bible Camp Counselors

Robin Morton - our VBS Coordinator

Just a beautiful quiet moment in the church

Two Trees removed - Charlie, pedestrian, Cole and Beryl

Tree removal - May 2009

Second batched of refinished pews have arrived, LeRoy - May 2009

Jerry, Mel, and Jay

Second batch of pews ready to go to be refinished - March 2009

Temporary seating

Confirmation Class 2008: Pastor Shriver, Katie Anderson, Landen Morris, Anthony Nichols, Damien Mennen, Pastor Jeff Blank

Mel removing back steps - 2008

VBS 2007

Autumn Ackerman, Michelle Miller, Indy Uhlenhopp, Carly Russell, Beau Heyenga, Mat Feltus, Logan Wiegman

Now you see it now you don't. May 2008

Mel Bohlen's tractor and planter. Stewardship Sunday April 29, 2008

Parsonage, January 2008

Ski Trip to Sundown, January 2008

Getting ready for Confirmation Sunday:

Brianna Folkerts, Trevor Fecht, D.J. Palmer

LeRoy Dralle, Syd Brinkman, and Bonnie Dralle

June 8-10 was Northeastern Iowa Synod Assembly. Bonnie & LeRoy and Pastor Jeff were our church delegates. Syd was there because she is a member of the Synod Council.

Syd also attended the ELCA Church Wide Assembly in Chicago August 6-11.

A Blessing of the Seeds, Soil and Machinery, Sunday May 13

Pastor Jeff and children blessing the seed. We planted soybeans

and they were transplanted in the church courtyard where they

are now growing.

Blessing the tractor

Bob Wubbena's 350 Farmall and seeder

Labeling the new hymnals were: Andrew Morton, Robin Morton,

Norma Klingbeil, Ross Anderson, and Syd Brinkman

Cataloging the old hymnals: Vivian Green and Anne Rieken

Wednesday Afternoon Sewing Class

How many Lutherans does it take to change a light bulb?

Photo by Syd Brinkman

How many Lutherans does it take to change a light bulb?

This was not a fun day. This is a picture of our furnace

after it exploded

WELCA Christmas Luncheon was December 6

Harvest Supper and Talent Show November 5. Thank you to the Evangelism Committee for handling all the details for this event.

Approximately 80 attended this event.

Group of women and men sang "Just a Little Talk With Jesus" They did such a good job they must be called on to sing at other things for the church. Such talent everywhere.

Norma Klingbeil introduced all the talent events for the evening.

Several of the Sunday School children sang some songs they had learned from Shirley Wubbena. They were great!

Robin Morton, Linda Thoreson, and Vivian Green showed us their skills with the three of them playing the piano at the same time. Many fingers on the keyboard.

WELCA gave a skit that pertained to a board meeting they were going to have. I'm guessing this was not their usual board meeting. Much laughter was heard from the audience as these ladies out did themselves.

Connie Wix gave several readings. Some were serious and some were on the funny side. Good job Connie!

What would an event be without Herb Freese. Herb recited a poem he had learned many years ago. We won't say how many. We can always count on Herb to help out.

Margaret Bohls, Syd Brinkman, and Deb McWhirter did a short script that Margaret had written. Lots of good writing Margaret.

Charlie Mosher taking it easy waiting for the delicious food to be eaten.

Senior Dinner September 12

Food and Fellowship, what more could you ask for. The St. James W-ELCA has an annual dinner to show the senior members their appreciation for all the contribute to the church. Approximately 75 people attended.