. . . items were delivered to the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry in Story City last week!

The items were donated by residents of Gilbert and our local communities and gathered by Cub Scouts Pack 157 and Scouting America Troop 157. All of this is part of the Scouts’ annual community food drive.

And here's the best part . . .

Six lucky volunteers will have the opportunity to assist in distributing some of these donated items from our community at the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry this coming Saturday, May 16th from 9:30 - 12:30! Click on the button below if you would be able to help further this great initiative.

Thanks to EVERYONE for making a difference and for making God’s love real! 

Luz has completed and passed (with excellent scores) her phlebotomy certification class. She recently received her work permit, is actively looking for employment and would like to get a driver's license since they now own a car. Happy Birthday to Luz, who celebrated her birthday on May 2nd!

Alberto has also had a busy month! He has been working for Tangerine Zebra helping with estate sale preparations (thank you Cari Hague for providing this opportunity!). He has also been doing car detailing in his free time. He is a perfectionist, so please consider making an appointment with him if your vehicle is in need of a proper deep cleaning! Contact Allison Eness (515-708-3935) if you are interested.

Matias and Alma continue to be the light and joy of the Tola Lecoña family. They have season tickets to the swimming pool this summer so undoubtedly Mati will be excited to start summer vacation!

The pictures below show Belonging to God and Each Other at Allison Eness & Mark Taylor's home and at GLC . . .

The 2026 Synod Assembly for the Southeastern Iowa Synod will take place on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16, at First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids. The assembly is a gathering of celebration, fellowship and important synod business.

This year’s assembly will be centered around the theme “Peace be with you” (John 20:19). Participants will be invited to reflect on Christ’s gift of peace and ways that peace can be shared in our communities and ministries. In addition to worship, workshops and fellowship, the 2026 Assembly will include the election of the Synod Bishop.

GLC will be represented by Pastor Christian and Dan & Peg Uthe.

RIVERSIDE SUMMER CODE

Registration is live for Riverside Bible Camp summer 2026! You can register at www.riversidelbc.org. And don't forget to use our code GLC26 for $75 off.

LET'S GET "TO KNOW HIS NAME"

VBS Registration is live!! Click below to register your family today! Or if you would like more information check out our Children's Ministry page on our website or email Bre.

SUNDAY SCHOOL!

Sunday School is over for the year! See you for VBS and then for the 26/27 school year.

CONFIRMATION AND YOUTH GROUP!!!

IN OUR PRAYERS, WE REMEMBER . . . 

Deb Barron (friend of Cindy & Jim Clark); Sharon Berryhill; Zak Buffington; Marlys Christianson (mother of Karen Johnson); Jim Clark; Don Darrington (step-father of David Nissen); the family and friends of Abby Doerder (mother of Ely, Paizley and Hadley); Peggy Drennan; Laurie Gommel (sister-in-law of Sharon Popp); Bob Grunder (brother of Bre Hilton); Donelle Gull (sister of Denise Henderson); Loleta Hansen (cousin of Barb Licklider); Kyra Harbacheck; Marlys Hartman; Gina Hendrickson (mother of Hillary Eckert); Kathy Henryson; Jordyn Holmes (great-granddaughter of Karen Willson); Rose Houge; Rylie Hunter (granddaughter of Karen Willson); Fred Jensen; Willie Jones; Jacob Keller (grandson of Charlotte Keller); Barb Licklider; Brandon Lindsey (brother-in-law of Bre Hilton); David Nissen; Reed Pattee (cousin of Barb Licklider); Shirley Pattee (aunt of Barb Licklider); Debbie Petersen (cousin of Barb Licklider); Lynn Peterson; Ron Peterson; Marcia Prior-Miller; Gary Pruismann (friend of Margie Scott); Ben Prusa; Scott Raymond; Kayla Rose (aunt of Rylee Tunyuck); Timothy Trpkosh (step-father of Katherine Kerns); the family and friends of Darrell Trujillo; Jackson Weinman (son-in-law of Allison Eness and Mark Taylor); Monica Wilson (granddaughter of Ellen Wilson); Hasan Younis; Iola Zimbeck (mother of Peggy Drennan).

WE BRING NEW PRAYERS OF . . .

+ blessing for graduates and all who make new beginnings in these days. GLC’s high school graduates include Cooper Clatt, Lillian Dalhstrom, Elijah Hague, Gabe Hicks, Lila Kruckenberg, Paul Marpe, Aubrey Moore, Ally Nelson, Seth Papesh, Brooke Peterson, Madisen Powers, Bergen Roske, Katie Sniezek, Lauren Sniezek and Sydney Zeigler.

+ blessing for the 2026 SE Iowa Synod Assembly, taking place on Friday and Saturday at First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids.

+ comfort for the family and friends of Abby Doerder. Abby, the mother of Ely, Paizley and Hadley, passed away on April 25. A visitation will be held this Friday at Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home in Boone.

+ healing and thanksgiving for Zak Buffington. Zak donated a kidney last week to a person from South Dakota. He chose not to learn the person’s identity, saying he likes the idea that anyone he meets could be the recipient.

+ healing for Marlys Christianson. Marlys, the mother of Karen Johnson, has been hospitalized in Fargo, ND. On Friday, she was transferred to a transitional care unit for rehabilitation.

+ healing for Bob Grunder. Bob, the brother of Bre Hilton, had surgery on Friday to repair two shattered vertebrae. He was injured recently in a fall. He has begun his recovery journey and is back home resting and healing.

+ healing for Jordyn Holmes. Jordyn faces ongoing health challenges related to a Chiari malformation, a condition affecting the brain and spinal area. Recent scans showed some encouraging news, but she is still experiencing serious symptoms and may need surgery in the near future. Please pray for wisdom for her doctors, guidance for her family and strength and support for her at school and in daily life.

THE TLC COORDINATORS for May are Darsi Christian (1-15) and Mary Vannoy (16-31).