We were really looking forward to gathering for GLC’s Food Trucks & Fun Night, but unfortunately tomorrow’s weather forecast has other plans. With lots of rain expected, it seems wise to cancel this year’s event.

One of our biggest concerns is for our food truck vendors. With the rain likely to affect turnout, we don’t want to ask these friends to spend their time preparing and purchasing supplies when the evening may simply not be worthwhile for them.

We’re sad the rain got us this year, but there is a silver lining – we’ll just be that much hungrier next year! We look forward to that.

In the meantime, we’d be grateful for your help spreading the word. Today and early tomorrow especially, please share the cancellation news with friends and neighbors who may have been planning to join us.

Steps for David is the name of the team honoring David Nissen at this year’s Ames Alzheimer’s Awareness Walk. The event will be held Saturday, October 10, at Brookside Park in Ames. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m., with opening ceremonies at 9:00 a.m. There is no cost to participate in the walk, but registration is requested. Use the links below to register, join Steps for David and find additional information.

The deadline for ordering t-shirts was yesterday, but there’s still time to get one! Please contact Teresa Nissen as soon as possible at (515) 669-1629.

Our new online church directory is connecting more and more GLC family members by the day. We have over 50 family units entered so far.

So you won't be left out, we’re asking members to share their contact information and photos with the church office for inclusion in the directory.

To be included, simply fill out and return a consent form to the church office. The form is part of an informational packet that also includes instructions for accessing the directory and details about security and privacy.

Packets are available just outside the church office. You may also request one by emailing office@gilbertlutheran.org or calling (515) 233-2421.

We look forward to seeing the many faces of GLC in our new directory – and to another way of staying connected with one another!

Thank you to everyone who reached out with calls, texts, messages and gifts after my surgery. So grateful for your prayers!

Your support truly lifted my spirits! Bob & I are so appreciative for your outpouring of love!

Sincerely, 

Connie (Bob)Terrones

Each month, a group of GLCers serves as our Service Committee. These friends help with Community & Conversation on the second Sunday of their month and may be called on to help with special events and/or funerals. The Service Committee is an extremely important and valued group! We are grateful for all the ways they share their gifts.

Cindy & Greg Wirth - Leaders

Jean Bremer

Gregg & Kris Davison

Allison Eness & Mark Taylor

Josh & Renee Hansen

Lauri & Wade Hinners

Andy & Beth Hochstetler

Chad & Kristen Kruckenberg

Logan & Sarah Mesenbrink

Chad & Emily Olson

Deb & Tim Ordal

Brad & Dawn Peterson

Ben Prusa

Mary Shahan

Empty Bowls is a global, grassroots movement that raises money for food-related charities and organizations to fight hunger. Participating artists create and donate bowls, then organizers serve a simple meal. Guests choose a bowl to keep as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world. In addition to the pottery being provided by local artists, local restaurants and grocery stores also donate to the project.

Coordinated by the Ames Community Arts Council and done in partnership with several arts organizations and numerous Ames artists, the third annual Empty Bowls will be held Sat., Nov. 7 at Collegiate United Methodist Church and Wesley Foundation (2622 Lincoln Way, Ames). Part of the proceeds from this event will benefit Backpack Buddies,

Tickets will be available for purchase through the church office soon.

GET REGISTERED FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL!

Sunday School registration is OPEN! Click the link below or pick up a physical form outside Bre's office to register your Preschool - 6th grade student! If you have any questions, feel free to contact Bre!

CALLING ALL SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS!

Are you interested in teaching a Sunday School class as a part of a teaching team this year? Follow the link below! We are looking for Preschool - 6th grade teachers! All curriculum and supplies and will be completely ready for you each week. We are so thankful for all of our teachers - join the team this year!

MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS

It is not too late for your student(s) to join us!! If you have a student in 7-12th grade, please click the link below or pick up a physical form outside Bre's office to get registered for the school year. This form will cover ALL events for the 2026-27 school year. If you have any questions, contact Bre!

IN OUR PRAYERS, WE REMEMBER . . .

Deb Barron (friend of Cindy & Jim Clark); Sharon Berryhill; Jim Clark; Peggy Drennan; Laurie Gommel (sister-in-law of Sharon Popp); Donelle Gull (sister of Denise Henderson); Jef Hadaway; Loleta Hansen (cousin of Barb Licklider); Kyra Harbacheck; Gina Hendrickson (mother of Hillary Eckert); the family and friends of Janice Henningsen (mother of Brent Henningsen); Kathy Henryson; Rose Houge; Rylie Hunter (granddaughter of Karen Willson); LaDona Jergenson (friend of Tammy Tinder); Mark Kehrli; Jacob Keller (grandson of Charlotte Keller); Nathan Kerns; Barb Licklider; David Nissen; Reed Pattee (cousin of Barb Licklider); Shirley Pattee (aunt of Barb Licklider); Debbie Petersen (cousin of Barb Licklider); Mark Peterson (brother-in-law of Robin Fletcher); Scott Raymond; Kayla Rose (aunt of Rylee Tunyuck); Bill Scott; Deb Smith (friend of Tammy Tinder); Randy Thompson; Tammy Tinder; Don Twedt; Anne Walden; Monica Wilson (granddaughter of Ellen Wilson); Iola Zimbeck (mother of Peggy Drennan); Helen Zimmerman (mother of Shelley Taylor).

WE OFFER NEW PRAYERS OF . . .

+ comfort for the family and friends of Janice Henningsen. Janice, the mother of Brent Henningsen, passed away on Tuesday. A visitation will be held from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison, IA. Her funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. next Monday, October 5, at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. Here is a link to her obituary.

+ healing for Sharon Berryhill. Following hospitalization, Sharon is continuing her recovery in the rehabilitation unit at Cedar Ridge Village (8950 Coachlight Dr., West Des Moines, IA 50266).

+ healing for LaDona Jergenson. LaDona, a friend of Tammy Tinder, is hospitalized in Audubon, IA.

+ healing for Nathan Kerns. A cancerous lymph node was recently discovered in Nathan’s ear, nose and throat (ENT) area. The cancer appears to be isolated. Nathan will undergo biopsies this week and the results will help determine the best course of treatment moving forward.

+ healing for Tammy Tinder. Tammy is scheduled for outpatient hand surgery on Friday.

THE TLC COORDINATORS for October are Mary Vannoy (1-15) and Peggy Jobe (16-31).