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WEDDING IFCA Dinner to be held Dec. 25 CHURCH NEWS
Mr. and Mrs. at United Methodist Church Pastor Drew Rietjens and his wife, Teresa, and their four childen, Roger, Reid, Reina
Brian Fyfe meal. For your convenience, an eleva- and Rachel are excited to be a part of Clear Lake Christian Church. -Submitted
Katie Canney and The United Methodist Church, tor is located at the northeast entrance photo
Brian Fyfe were married 508 Second Ave. N., in Clear Lake (rear) of the church. No carry outs.
on Sept. 26, 2015 at New invites everyone to the 2015 IFCA IFCA fundraisers are used to as- Clear Lake Christian Church
Hope Evangelical Free Community Christmas Dinner on sist transients and to support multiple welcomes new pastor
Church, in Adel, Iowa. Friday, Dec. 25, from 11:30 a.m.-1 community activities: Community
Parents of the couple p.m. A delicious family-style dinner Kitchen, Clear Lake School Backpack The Clear Lake Christian Church, 302 Highway 18 West, Clear Lake, has
are Tim and Kristy Can- will be served to anyone wishing to Program, Hawkeye Harvest Food welcomed Pastor Drew Rietjens as its new senior pastor.
ney, of Adel, and Tim come. Bank, Opportunity Village, Habitat Rietjens, who began his duties at the church on Dec. 1, had a tough deci-
and Kim Fyfe, of Clear There is no charge for this meal; for Humanity, Salvation Army, and sion to make. Rietjens had to to choose between two positions, one in Clear
Lake. but a free will offering will be ac- Northern Lights Men’s Shelter. Lake and the other in Trinidad and Tobago, a country in the Caribbean.
The Maid of Honor cepted to help with the cost of the “We felt the best fit for us and our children was Clear Lake after we visited
was Lauren Meyer and the church and the community,” said Rietjens. “This church felt like family.”
bridesmaids were Haley CLUB NEWS Rietjens and his wife, Teresa, have four children, Roger, 10, Reid, 9, Reina,
Canney, Sydney Canney 7 and Rachel, 5. Roger and Reid are homeschooled and Reina and Rachel at-
and Jen Wood. The Clear Lake Friendly MCARSPA tend Clear Lake Classical School.
Chipper Fyfe served as Best Man. Groomsmen were Brandon Fritz, Steven Garden Club The Mason City Area Retired Rietjens previously served as a pastor for eight years in Bellevue, Neb. Prior
Story and AJ Burgart. The ushers were Connor Burke, Parker Burke, Alan Mc- School Personnel Association mem- to that he was a pastor in Springhill, Kan. Also on his resume is teaching Eng-
Cleeary and Lucas Lazenby. The Clear Lake Friendly Garden bers are invited to meet for coffee on lish in China. He and Teresa were in China for six months, where they also
A reception was held at the church immediately following the ceremony. Club will meet on Wednesday, Dec. Monday, Dec. 21, at 10 a.m. at Pies N ministered to Chinese graduate students.
The couple will take a delayed honeymoon. 16, at the Hub for the Christmas More, 1631 4th S. S.W., Mason City. “China was an exploration for us,” said Rietjens. “But not a day went by
The bride is a 2015 graduate of Central College. She teaches fourth grade Gala. Time for this event is 6 p.m. A Spouses and guests are welcome. that I wasn’t talking about Christ with someone. Following that trip is when I
in the Des Moines school system. special program is scheduled. decided to go to seminary.”
The groom is a 2014 graduate of Central College. He is employed by The Missionary work was nothing new to Teresa, who grew up in a missionary
Homestead, where he works with autistic children. Lion’s Pride to hold Holiday Raffle family and is fluent in Spanish.
The couple is at home in Des Moines. The Clear Lake Lion’s Pride are Rietjens, who is originally from Dubuque, Iowa, began his education with
holding their Annual Holiday Raffle. ued at over $500. the goal of a medical career. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree
Hydration For Winter Weather The club is raffling two prize pack- Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. in chemistry from Illinois State University. Following college, he did medical
ages, one a John Deere Wagon and the Tickets are available at Clear Lake research with Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis. He received
other a John Deere Bicycle. Plus each Bank and Trust, Clear Lake Chamber his Master of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, Texas.
large item comes with a huge bucket of Commerce and Hall Realty. “I am excited to put my philosophy of ministry into practice at the Chris-
of toys, certificates, and gift items for The drawing will be held on tian Church,” said Rietjens. “One of the big failings in a lot of churches is too
all ages (adults too). Each prize is val- Friday, Dec. 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the much reliance on the pastor. What I liked about this church is that they have
VFW. their own identity. The congregation already has interests and are doing its own
ministry work. I feel my job is to come along with those serving already to
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Agape Christian Church of Christ First Church of Friday, 8:30 a.m. (fourth Friday of month
Family Church the Open Bible at Oakwood Care Center at 9:30 a.m.); Christmas Mass times at St. Pat- During the month of Decem-
2010 14th Ave. N., • 357-5813 Tuesdays at Newman Catholic, 9:15 rick’s Catholic Church, 1001 9th Ave. ber, the Clear Lake United Methodist
2810 Hwy. 18 West, • 357-8014 www.clearlakecc.com 609 South 8th St. • 357-3217 a.m., elementary gym; Wednesday: 8:45 S., Clear Lake, will be on Thursday, Church, 508 2nd Ave. N., Clear Lake,
www.agapeage.com Pastor: Brad Sheldon Pastor: Rev. Will Hunsaker a.m. at Newman Catholic Dec. 24, at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Fri- will be holding one worship service at
Pastors: Dave and Kris Toyne Fellowship: 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. day, Dec. 25, at 9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m., in place of the 8:30 and
Sunday Power Hour (all ages): 9 a.m. Bible School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Family Night: 7 p.m. Christmas music will be sung for 11 a.m. services.
Sunday Worship with Super Church for Worship: 10:30 a.m. United Methodist Church 30 minutes before the Christmas Eve On Sunday, Dec. 20, a Choir
Children: 10 a.m. First Congregational and Christmas Day Masses and for 15 Contata will be held at 10:45 a.m.
Wednesday Big Dreams Children and Clear Lake Regular Church 508 2nd Ave. N. • 357-5247 minutes prior to each weekend Mass and at 2 p.m., the Messiah Commu-
Youth: 7 p.m. Baptist Church www.clearlakeumc.org during the Christmas season on the nity Sing Along will be held.
2nd Sunday of each month: “God- 205 W. 10th Ave. N. • 357-2818 Pastor: Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson weekends of Dec. 26/27 and Jan. 2/3. Christmas Eve services will be
Tism” a class for children 2-8 yrs. on 314 North 6th Street • 357-5851 www.congregationalclearlake.com Sunday Worship Services: 10:45 a.m. held at 5 p.m. with Lessons and Car-
the Autism spectrum Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. facebook: FirstCongregationalClearLake Sunday School (all ages): 9:45 a.m. E-Free to hold ols and at 10 p.m. with Voices of
2nd & 4th Sundays of each month: Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Harlan Seri Mid-Week Worship with Communion: Candlight service Christmas and communion.
“SIgn-Interpreted Sunday Service for Wednesday Bible Study/Prayer: 7 p.m. Sunday School: 9 a.m. Wed., 5:15-5:45 p.m.
the hearing impaired Wednesday Kids Club: 7 p.m. Sunday: Worship, 10:10 a.m. Open Door Diner: Wednesdays, 5:30- The Clear Lake Evangelical Free Carols, Cider and
Staffed nursery for all services. Fellowship, 11:10 a.m. 6:15 p.m. Open to everyone. Church, 1310 Highway 18 West, Cookies at Zion
Community of Christ Communion: First Sunday of the month Clear Lake/Ventura Food Pantry: Wedne- Clear Lake, will hold a Candlelight
Bell Harbor says, 5-7 p.m.; 1st & 3rd Friday of each Christmas Eve Service on Thursday, Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N.
15 Plaza Drive • 357-3766 Galilean Lutheran Church month, 1-3 p.m.; Saturdays, 9-11 a.m. Dec. 24, at 7 p.m. 4th St., Clear Lake, is planning some
4560 Wesley Dr., Clear Lake • 357-3345 Pastor: Christina Blum (357-1234) special events during the Advent sea-
Pastor: Rev. Keith Scott Youth/Teen Ministers: Bob and Jill Hwy.18 West • 357-2296 Zion Lutheran Galilean to hold son.
Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. Branstad (357-4918) Pastor: Scot McCluskey Church Christmas Program On Wednesday night, Dec. 16,
Power Hour (Sunday School): 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 9:15 a.m. Carols, Cider and Cookies will be
Celebration Community Fellowship: 10:15 a.m. Fellowship: 10:15 a.m. 112 North 4th Street • 357-5261 Galilean Church, Highway 18 held at 7 p.m. Come for treats and
Church Worship: 10:45 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. www.zionclearlake.org W., Clear Lake, has announced their hear some beautiful carols.
Pastors: Rev. Dr. Patrick Hall and Advent and Christmas schedule. Traditional Candlelight Christ-
805 10th Ave. N. (Across from Lion’s Evangelical Free Church Harvest Bible Chapel Rev. Kirk Wilkie On Wednesday, Dec. 16, a turkey mas Eve services will be held on
Field) • 357-0026 Worship Services: Saturday, 4 p.m. and biscuit meal will be served at 6 Thursday, Dec. 24, at 4, 5:30 and 7
Pastor: Daniel Miller 1310 Hwy 18 West • 357-7581 2200 N. 24th St., Clear Lake • 357-7500 - ABLE; 5:30 p.m. - Liturgy “Lite” and p.m. Holden Evening Prayer Service p.m.
Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday School www.clearlakefree.org www.harvestclearlake.org Sunday, 8:30 a.m. - Traditiona™l; 10 a.m. will be held at 7 p.m.
(Ages 2 thru adult) Senior Pastor: Dan Jordan Senior Pastor: John Tank - Contemporary & Zkids (K-5th); 6 p.m. - The Sunday School Christmas Christmas Eve
Fellowship: 9:45 a.m. Associate Youth Pastor: James Allen Worship Leader: Cody Rogers Zyouth (6th-12th) Program will be held during worship services at Agape
Sunday Praise & Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20, at 9:15 a.m. Also
Wednesday Adult Bible Study: 7 p.m. being held on the Dec. 20, will be a Agape Christian Family Church,
Living Nativity at the Larry Hoffman 2810 Highway 18 W., Clear Lake,
Christian Church Associate Adult Pastor: Randy Vaage Sunday School: 10 a.m. for birth VENTURA farm, 18493 Finch Ave., Clear Lake, will hold their Christmas Eve Service
Sunday Morning Worship Service: 9:30 to fifth grade at 4:30 p.m. at 5:30 p.m. Join the church as they
302 Hwy. 18 West • 357-4885 a.m. Christmas Eve service will be celebrate the birth of our Savior.
Senior Pastor: Drew Rietjens Sunday School Classes for all ages: 11 a.m. ClSWP1WSCe0uateea0asnee1.rttdokk9aPhedrLt:yanh,oaadyFA9tklrvM:M.3reeiJ.a0acioSssccahossC.uokn::mtmh’GThS.su•aomuets3usrsu5rdmdc7naa-ahyi3ynt,2,yT14h4mpu.rmsind.adayneaddndsponsCSSPLERoCamuuerhsnn-aMtsdddoiul:aarS:e:ryyrelVcJSWcmee1chnos9hetrs4ouser6ohr@alBi/pLBuc•:lirubt8n9el2slet.a9nhC.-em3tlea6.5srs0a: n10:15 held on Thursday, Dec. 24, at 6:30 This service will be interpreted
Sunday School all ages: 9 a.m. p.m. for the hearing impaired.
Sunday Worship Service: 10 a.m. Christian Science Society
Wednesday: Christian Education, 6:30
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