Picture Archive


Mission Trip July 9-16, 2011 to Princeton WV.
Front: Dale Pothast & Dylan Anderson. Standing: Velda Lillibridge, Pastor Jeff, Daleth Pothast, Dale & Linda Thoreson, Mary & Herb Freese, Kristi Anderson. Missing: Herb & Evelyn Bliss


The group built a handicap ramp, back steps, and resealed the roof


Sundaes on Thursday - Fundraiser for Appalachia Mission Trip
Dylan Anderson serving Syd Brinkman


2011 Community VBS Counselors from Riverside Bible Camp


2010 Confirmation Class
Dylan Anderson, Kenzie Siemens, Shaylon Lahr, Dillon Rademaker, Maggie Boeckmann, Pastor Blank


Vacation Bible School June 28 - July 1, 2010 "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


2009 Confirmation Class
Front: Taylor Boeckmann, Mikki Morris, Kaya Schafer, Nikki Boomgarden, Erin Scroggin.
Back: Pastor Blank, Andrea Schrage, Ty Miller, Brock Beadle, Matthew Heeren, Danielle Cole, Pastor Shriver


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.

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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


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


WELCA Christmas Luncheon was December 6


WELCA Christmas Luncheon was December 6


Harvest Supper and Talent Show November 5
hank 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.


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.


Senior Dinner September 12
A few stories were told, one by Richard Folkerts


Senior Dinner September 12
Andrea Schrage and Erin Scroggin sang while Shirley Wubbena played.


Senior Dinner September 12
More food and fellowship, and of course desert.


Allison Care Center & Elm Spring Apartments
Once a month we have communion service for our members there.
From left: Maxine Poppen, Pastor Jeff, ??, Mary Folkers


Allison Care Center & Elm Spring Apartments
From left: Marjorie Bohlen, Alma Jacobs, Madelene Pothast (visitor), Siena Feltus, Lena Lampman, Gary Wangsness


Allison Care Center & Elm Spring Apartments
Mary Folkers, Laura Oltmann, May Jacobs


Allison Care Center & Elm Spring Apartments
From left: Lena, Pastor, Donna Fick & Leona Nuegebauer (visitors), Albert Dralle, Maxine Poppen. Missing this day Donna & Albert Debower and Lucy Christopherson.


Vacation Bible School July 10-13
Preschool Class


Vacation Bible School July 10-13
Grades 1-6 and Riverside counselors and assistants


Relay For Life Team
Team members: Sandy Miller, Tammy Miller, Autumn Ackerman, Bailey Johnson, Donvan Weidler


Our entry in the Butler County Fair Parade


Men at work putting in a new section of sidewalk.