Faith Lutheran Community

Join us for Becoming a Love and Logic Parent workshop as we cover parenting issues for children of all ages. The Love and Logic curriculum is America’s most practical and entertaining parenting program. This five-week program is designed to give you practical skills that can be used immediately. The workshops will be held on Mondays, beginning February [...]

Our youth, parents, and volunteers continue to work on the Silent Auction and Spaghetti Lunch scheduled for March 4, but we need your help. Part of what makes our auction so successful is the willingness of the congregation to donate items to be auctioned. We’ve had people donate woodwork, art, skilled labor, gift certificates, and other [...]

Sunday February 12, the Rev. Ken Jones, a professor at Grand View University and a member of our congregation, will speak on Confession and Forgiveness at the Faith Forum. In this preparation for Lent, he writes, “Although they are not always explicit, confession and absolution provide the basic structure to Christian life. They inform our worship, [...]

Healthy disciples make for healthy congregations. That’s the contention of the Rev. Dr. Scott K Beebe, keynote speaker this year for the Southeastern Iowa Synod’s annual Called Together in Mission (CTIM) event. Pastor Scott will ask and provide suggestions for answering such questions as, “What makes for healthy disciples?” “What do they look like?” Then, how are [...]

Isaiah 40:21-31

Mark 1:29-39

“Kifula, Clive and Communion”, Pastor Lyle Kleman

Deuteronomy 18:15-20

Mark 1:21-28

“Oil, Water, Vinegar and Salt”, Pastor Lyle Kleman

How do we move into the future? Do we lurch unsteadily? Do we “rush in where angels fear to tread?” Do we tiptoe carefully? Do we “back in?” Do we even go there? Do we walk boldly and with confidence? At this point in the life of Faith Lutheran Church, Clive IA, we have little [...]

Jonah 3:1-5,10

Mark 1:14-20

“Follow Me”, Linda Bets, Interim Minister of Pastoral Care

1 Samuel 3:1-21

john 1:43-51

“The Fig Tree”, Pastor Eric Carlson, the Assistant to the Bishop shares today’s message.

Okay, finally this blog is up and running – thanks to the expertise of Kala, our office manager, and Miranda, our communications person. You’ll hear more about this soon from our Constitution Revision Committee Chair, Tom Penningroth, but this is to let you know that here at Faith we’ll have a marvelous opportunity to lay [...]

Marv Johnhson–Update on Call Committee

Andrea Westmeyer, Genesis 1:1-5

Jake Bouma, Sam Bunz and Brady Campbell share the gift from Kifula Lutheran Church

Pastor Lyle Kleman, Mark 1:4-11

Pastor Lyle’s sermon, “Wade in the Water”

Pastor Lyle Kleman shares the message.

Pastor Lyle Kleman shares a Christmas message.

Isaiah 61:1-4,8-11

John 1:6-8, 19-28

“Garments, Garlands and Gems”, Pastor Lyle Kleman

Do you enjoy working with enthusiastic volunteers? Do you enjoy providing nourishing food and fellowship for your friends at Faith? Maybe you should consider being the Faith Feast Coordinator. Many thanks to Sandy Niland for her years of service, spirit and commitment! If you are interested, please contact Heather Miller at heather@freedomfinancialbank.com.

Isaiah 40:1-11

Mark 1:1-8

“The Wilderness?  Really?”  Pastor Lyle Kleman

Isaiah 64:1-9

Mark 13:24-37

“Shaken and Stirred”, Pastor Lyle Kleman

Luke 17:11-18

Reverend Dr Ken Jones, “Please Don’t Give Thanks”

Simpson College Chaplain Fritz Wehrenberg shares a message on giving from God’s abundance.