September, 2021
Multiple New Classes & Groups You can Join
Faith Seeking
Understanding
On Sunday July 25th our Gospel reading for the day
was John 6:1-21; this passage included the story of
Jesus coming to the disciples on the water in the
midst of a storm and suddenly reaching the shore.
Throughout Christian history the boat is often used
as a symbol of the church. That we are together in
the boat and though it may be on the storm-tossed
sea of life, we are always safe and secure in the
boat (the church) with Jesus in our midst,
sometimes calming the storm and sometimes
calming us. This same boat is not a static place; it
is a vessel with a destination.
For a moment, use your imagination, and envision
St. Petri Lutheran Church as a boat. Not the
building or structure of the church as a boat, but
the life and ministry of the congregation, its
mission, as a boat. We have the grace of God the
keep us afloat, the cross of Christ to anchor safely
in any storm life may throw our way, we have the
power of the Holy Spirit to propel us like the wind
against sail, we have God’s law to stabilize us like
a rudder holds a ship up against the wind and tide,
we have the Great Commission as our guiding star
by which to set our course. God provides all we
need for the journey, I could play this metaphor out
for pages but we must not overlook one crucial
piece of this picture – the crew. You are a vital part
of the boat; you are an integral part of all that
happens as a part of our life and ministry. You and
your sisters and brothers in Christ are needed to
hoist the sails, trim the lines, hold the rudder, plot
the chart – you get the idea.
The start of the program year, meaning now, is a
busy time of new beginnings for several areas of
our ministry. Christ is calling you, do you hear it?
All hands on deck! – Pastor Tim
Adult Forum non-GIFT Sundays 10:45AM
beginning Sept 5
Enjoy 15 minutes or so of coffee fellowship and
then join Pastor Tim in the GIFT room for topical
discussions related to faith and daily living.
Meets only on Sundays when there is no GIFT
(Growing in Faith Together) programing.
Everyone is welcome, presentations will be
geared for adult learners.
Men’s Bible Study Tuesdays 8:00AM beginning
Sept 7
Join Pastor Tim as we will share life and holy
scripture. Bring your Bible and your own coffee
or other morning beverage. No homework or
advance reading involved, simply fellowship and
Bible reading and mutual reflection. Open to all
men. We will see how this time and date works
out for everyone. Call Pastor Tim if interested
but cannot attend.
Text Study Group Thursdays 9:30AM beginning
Sept 9
Join Pastor Tim as we delve deeply into the
scripture passages for the upcoming Sunday.
Bring your Bible and your willingness to share
your thoughts, feelings and reactions to what we
read. Everyone is welcome.
Evening Women’s Bible Study Group is starting
up in September and continuing the third
Thursday of each month, at 7pm.
Debra Malek will be facilitating.
We will be using the monthly Gather Magazine
Bible study resources and other resources as
well, based on people’s interests.
Contact the church office (733-4623) if you have
any questions and to get more
information. The meeting place is to be
determined.
Come meet with friends! All are welcome.
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Pastor Tim will be leading a weekly book study

of the book Beauty Will Save the World:
Rediscovering the Allure and Mystery of
Christianity, by Brian Zahnd.
Reviewer Eugene H. Peterson, Translator of
The Message says, “Brian Zahnd is blunt, bold,
and biblical – an authentic prophetic voice in the
lineage of Elijah and Amos.”
We will meet weekly on Wednesday evenings
for 7 weeks, beginning Sept 29 to Nov 10, at
7pm.
We will discuss one chapter per week, starting
with the prelude and Chapter 1 for our first August 2021
meeting. Join us when you can! Hospitalized – none
Copies of the book are available for $15.00 in
the church office, or you can obtain the books Memoriam – none
elsewhere.
Please R.S.V.P. to the St. Petri office at 733- Prayers of Ongoing Concern
4623 and leave your name and phone number. Family of Lynn Kelly (friend of Betty Grinde)
Luke Baade (Judith Schnurstein great nephew)
NEW!!! You’re invited to the St. Petri Book Club Marilyn Hanson, Pat Minnick, Linda Fevold,
We will be meeting on Monday, October 25, Kay Disbrowe, John Satre,
at 7:00pm, to discuss “The Hiding Place”, Karen Keech (Kevin & Diana’s sister-in-law),
by Corrie Ten Boom. Juli Tostlebe (Marilyn Hanson Daughter-in-law)
Debra Malek will be facilitating the discussion.
We will meet quarterly, on the 4th Monday in Prayers for those not near to us:
October, January, April, and July. Patrick and Jacqueline Bencke, ELCA
Come to all or come to some – you are welcome!
Missionaries, Japan
We have a few copies of the book at the
Soldiers, Peace Workers, and Humanitarian
church office for $9.00.
Please R.S.V.P. to the church office with
Aid Workers
your name & phone number
so we can plan accordingly.
LABOR DAY
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th
~CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED~

Use your time & talents wisely

that God has given you!

Our Mission: “But be doers of the word, and not hearers

We are Disciples of Jesus Christ, only, deceiving yourselves.”
called to grow in Christ and James 1:22 NKJV
to invite all to follow him.
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WELCA Report
Sept. 12 2:00pm WELCA Circle Bible Study
Sept. 16 7:00pm WELCA Evening Circle
Sept. 27-29 9am-noon Quilt Making
An evening women’s Bible Study group is
starting up in September and continuing on each
third Thursday of each month, at 7pm.
Debra Malek will be facilitating.
Sept. 2: Valaree Muhlenburg
Sept. 3: Carter Barber, Jason Hill, Doug Ness
Sept. 6: Karen Munson
Sept. 8: Noah Healy
Sept. 9: Don Kolbe, Janet Mortvedt
Sept. 10: Patricia Van Patter
Sept. 12: Evan Klett, Mary Pelican
Sept. 13: Cory Anderson, Nicole Healy
Sept. 14: Joni Brown, Doris Mathre
Sept. 18: Kendra Braucher, Kelly Schmitz
Sept. 19: Ryan Thorson, Angela Van Patter
Sept. 21: Walt Hermanson, Paula Van Brocklin
Sept. 24: Jennifer Holdredge
Sept. 26: Colbie Bauman, Kalen Bauman,
Sayer Peterson
Sept. 29: Sharon Sills
Sept. 30: Clark Grinde
You can, also, view the St. Petri calendar
and newsletter online at
www.stpetrilutheran.weebly.com
Please let the church
office know your
new school address
so we can keep our records updated and send
you our monthly newsletter. Please call 733-
4623 or email us at
stpetrilutheran@gmail.com.
Youth News
Our Youth Group will start up Wednesday,
September 8th from 6:00pm – 7:30ish, with
dinner provided. Youth Group is open to any
youth 5th-12th grade.
Adults! Please contact Megan Gustafson if
you can help as a leader, helper, or a meal
provider!
Have a youth in Pre-K – 8th grade? Join us for
a special FUN DAY on early-out days! Once a
month, from 1pm-4pm on a Wednesday (final
times still pending).
National Youth Gathering Information
8th – 12th graders! If you’re interested in going to
the 2022 National Youth Gathering in
Minneapolis July 24-28, please come to the
informational meeting on Sunday, September 12
at 4:30pm at Bergen. It will be on Facebook Live.
If you would like to go, but cannot attend the
meeting, please contact Megan Gustafson.
Get ready for our
31st Annual
Turkey Supper
Saturday, October 16.
We have made some changes this year in how
we will hold the turkey supper.
It will be carry out and delivery only. No sit
down dining. There will still many jobs to fill so
watch for updates as time gets closer.
We will have announcements in the bulletin and
sign up sheets outside of the church office again.
Thanks, Karen and Ann
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SEPTEMBER CARE GROUP 2021
CARE Group 4 Leaders St Petri
Cheryl Hoffman, Wanda Holm
Evangelical
Cory & Jaye Anderson Hailey Anderson
Lutheran Church
Zach Anderson Doug & Kendra Braucher
Approved Council
Ben Chelsvig Joe & Kim Chelsvig
Meeting Minutes
Verlyn & Barb Frohling Vivian Gossel
Donna Guard Al Holm July 14, 2021
Ordean & Liz Johnson Marilyn Lekwa 7:00 p.m.
David Murken Pat & Mari Jo Murken
Jim & Karen Nelson Alberta Olson In attendance: Pastor Scot McCluskey, Ann
Jason Patterson Kevin & Peg Patterson Healy, Megan Gustafson, Willow Hill, Rick
Tim & Abby Patterson John Satre Stover, Katie Thorson, Jo Murken, Pat Murken
Gloria Severson Scott & Shelly Stevenson
Zac Thiessen  Meeting was called to order at 7:08pm by
President Ann Healy with prayer by Pastor
Scot
 Minutes from June 2021
o Pastor asked to change “Malek” to
“Pastor Malek.”
o Jo motioned to accept minutes with
this revision, Katie seconded. All
were in favor and the motion
passed.
 Treasurer’s Report presented by Rick
Stover:
Many hands make light work! o June $2150.01 expenses were
more than the income. YTD is -
$8,552. General funds were up
from last month and we’ve had
some generous donations but they
aren’t keeping up with expenses.
o Renew & Restore line 41 was at
$9,700, now is around $10,000.
OCTOBER C.A.R.E. GROUP 2021 o Elevator Fund has also increased
CARE Group 5 Leaders around $300.
Betty Grinde, Patty Hoversten o AC increased $1,000
Lorene Anderson Audrey Bauer o Renew & Restore will be used to
Duaine Bostwick Gary & Hope Brown continue renovations as the
Nancy Carlson Bev Christenson Parsonage as we prepare for the
Tony Edwards & Jennifer Knutson new pastor and his family to move
John & Linda Fevold Kiersten Fevold in, and then will address the AC
Michaella Fevold Carl & Evelyn Fink needs at the church.
Clark & Betty Grinde Megan Gustafson o Front Steps Project (line 40)
Seth & Willow Hill Paul & Karen Jacobson update: $14000 was the estimate
Lowell & Becki Lande Mark & Pat Minnick for just the concrete, not just the
Janet Mortvedt Paul Ness labor. And a more recent estimate
Randy & Kelsey Olson Connie Phillips would likely be much higher.
Shirley Stakey Rick & Angie Stover o Pat moved to accept the financial
Chuck & Patty Van Patter Wayne Williams report as presented, Katie
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seconded. All were in favor and
the motion passed.
 Pastor’s Report
o Website- we now have our own
domain (stpetristorycity.com) all
covered under our Tithe.ly
payments
 Pastor is also looking into
Google Suites for nonprofits
 Must be verified with
Tech Soup to apply
for discounted or
free programs
 Google Suites will
allow the website to
link with Google
Calendar to keep the
website updated with
events.
 Pastor has set up the new
website and has been
training Veronica on
keeping it updated. It has a
lot of great features and will
be a useful tool for
members and people
interested in St Petri!
 Tithe.ly costs $49/month;
the ELCA has a deal with
Tithe.ly to take the price
from $149 to $49. This
includes tech support.
 This program has a lot of
potential to be a robust and
inclusive website
o Pastor handed out the
organizational structure for
community coordinators and
discussed the “Next Steps”
o This coming Sunday will be Pastor
Scot’s last service with St Petri. He
needs a representative of the
congregation to read a passage as
a ritual of his call coming to an
end. Ann will do this.
 Youth Director’s Report
o VBS wrapped, there were about 12
kids each time.
o The food drive is also going well.
This coming Sunday is the closing
of the program
o Megan will be at St Petri on August
22 next for the Blessing of the
Backpacks
o Megan is sending out a weekly
Youth Newsletter via email
o Next year the National Youth
Gathering will be in Minneapolis
and she’d like to take St Petri &
Bergen to this
o There will be a group to work on
the Child Safety Policy. The ELCA
is a great resource for this kind of
project.
OLD BUSINESS
 Celebration to celebrate all things
o Coming up on Sunday. Pastor Scot
is doing the children’s sermon and
will talk about the individuals
celebrating big birthdays. There
will be a cake after church in the
Social Hall. Ann is also getting
balloons.
o Ann talked with one individual’s
niece and she doesn’t think she’d
be able to attend.
 Idea to find someone to
take a laptop to her house
so she can see the service
honoring her
 Scandinavian Days- kumla on a stick
o Veronica sent an email to sign up
for help and Ann has been getting
good responses
 Tithe.ly- stewardship, website
management, online giving- Veronica
o Previously discussed
o Veronica’s job description will be
updated within 6 months to include
her new duties with the website.
 Youth group waiver/release
o Discussed earlier with Megan’s
report
 Open Doors Grant
o Megan has not heard any word
back on this, assuming we didn’t
get the money.
 Welcoming Pastor Malek & Debra- small
groups
o Jo will talk with Randy about doing
this.
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 One check has been cashed for the organ
player.
NEW BUSINESS
 Installation service
o August 22, 2021 Pastor Bracket
will be here for the service. That’s
also Rally Sunday, blessing of the
backpacks, and communion which
will make it a great celebration.
o We will have something special
after service to keep the
celebration going. Megan will get
this something started for an ice
cream sundae special.
 Parsonage update
o The entire home is painted,
woodwork is cleaned, carpets will
be cleaned tomorrow, windows are
washed, kitchens are cleaned, new
toilets have been put in, upstairs
bi-fold closet door is being
fixed. Pastor gave Pastor Malek
some keys and a garage door
opener. New carpet was put in
yesterday. Old furniture was taken
out. Blinds have been ordered,
light fixtures have been replaced.
o Pastor Malek has secured a
moving company for around
$5,900 (estimate) which was
approved via email by the council.
The company he’s used through
the synod usually cost around
$12,000. This money will come
out of the “reserve fund.”
o Jo suggested we publicize the first
day of Pastor Malek’s service with
St Petri by sending out a postcard
to members, and will also put
something in the Herald
announcing his installation service
on August 22.
 Custodial position
o With the custodian gone, Pat
would like to invite everyone to
come help clean the church
Thursday evening. There is a list
available to choose tasks from
outside the church offices.
o We are advertising for a custodian
 Faith Formation Coordinator
o Abby has volunteered to help with
the kids until this position is filled.
 Need to contact Mark Anderson at the
Synod office to schedule a time to honor
St Petri’s giving to Missions as was
discussed a few months ago.
 Story City GCC Progressive Dinner asked
if St Petri wants to be a participant in the
event September 1, 2021 downtown. The
theme is tailgating. St Petri will participate
and do some kind of kringla.
 Pastor Scot will pass his cell phone (paid
by St Petri) onto Pastor Malek.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
 Christian Fellowship Coordinator
o Karen was not in attendance
for a report but Ann mentioned
she has the funeral set up for
Saturday and has Sheryl
Hoffman in charge
 Worship Community Coordinator- Jo
Murken
o The committee met in June and
will meet once Pastor Malek is
available. Hymns are set
through August 1
 Property/Trustees Committee- Pat
Murken
o Laptop using Windows 10 is
being prepared for Pastor
Malek as well as clearing it off
and tuning it up
o The Lekwas have been
gracious with the AC system
and is only charging for parts,
no labor.
o The outside of the property is
ready for pastor.
o A large amount of money came
in for the special funds and we
are so thankful for the
generosity of St Petri people!
 Faith Formation Coordinator
o No report available
Meeting was adjourned at 8:42 pm with The
Lord’s Prayer
Respectfully submitted, Willow Hill
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LSI Newsletter
September 2021
Direct Support
Professionals Week
Do you know someone
who is a caregiver to a
loved one? It is a role that
is both demanding and meaningful. During
September’s National Direct Support
Professionals Week, we celebrate all the ways in
which professional caregivers help children and
adults achieve their goals and build meaningful
lives.
One way LSI empowers Iowans is through our
Services for People with Disabilities. From 24-
hour support to occasional respite care, the LSI
team lifts up Iowans with disabilities as they find
the confidence and independence they need to
thrive in their communities. Through our
innovative Host Homes program, caregivers can
also become mentors to individuals with
disabilities, welcoming them into their private
family home where they can receive more one-
on-one care and encouragement.
It has been a challenging year for parents of
children with disabilities, and there are lots of
Iowa families who deserve support right now.
You can help by joining the LSI team as a short-
term respite care provider for Iowa kids. Visit
LSIowa.org/respite to learn more, and if you
would like to learn more about how you can
support crucial programming like LSI’s Services
for People with Disabilities, please contact Deb
Whitford, LSI director of philanthropy and church
relations, at 563-676-2065 or
Deborah.Whitford@LSIowa.org.
Our Mission: Lutheran Services in Iowa responds
to the love of Jesus Christ through compassionate
service. LSI is an affiliated social ministry partner of
the Iowa congregations of the ELCA (Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America) and a member of LSA
(Lutheran Services in America). We proudly serve
people of all ages, abilities, religions, sexes, gender
identities, national origins, ethnicities, races, and
sexual orientations. Learn more at LSIowa.org and
Facebook.com/LSI.iowa.
Where are They Now: Amanda and Mavis
Amanda has lived with her Host Homes mentor,
Mavis, for three years and continues to gain
more independence through the program. When
Amanda first entered Host Homes, she required
multiple psychiatric hospital visits throughout the
year. She had been living in a busy home with
roommates, and she needed a new environment
to thrive.
When she moved in with Mavis, the two worked
together to build important life skills for Amanda
and find ways for her to cultivate her creative
mind. Amanda loves listening to Elvis music,
sewing, and ceramics, so Mavis helped Amanda
enroll in art classes. When she was no longer
able to attend during the pandemic, Mavis
ensured she had space at home to continue
creating art. Amanda recently finished a major
ceramics project: a replica of Elvis she has been
working on for three years.
Amanda continues to work on her goals,
including personal hygiene, exercise, medication
management, and cooking. Throughout the
pandemic, Mavis and Amanda spent lots of time
in the kitchen, and Amanda is now able to cook
independently. She loves trying new dishes, and
her favorite foods are pasta recipes. And instead
of several emergency calls and hospital visits
each year, Amanda has not needed mental
health hospitalization in more than a year and a
half.
“I think I’m doing really well, I’ve been doing lots
of things,” Amanda says. “I want to do even more
amazing things too. I really like it here.”
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
are due the Wednesday morning before.
NEWSLETTER ARTICLES
are due the 20th of the previous month
to ensure that they will be in the newsletter.
Please send them to stpetrilutheran@gmail.com
or give them to the Church Secretary.
Thank you! 
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RIVERSIDE 18th ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC

Friday, September 17th

at the Ames Golf & Country Club
5752 George Washington Carver Ave.
Ames, IA

Schedule for the day:

RIVERSIDE LUTHERAN BIBLE CAMP 10:30am-11:10am Registration/range open
More info. at www.riversidelbc.org 11:10am-11:40am Outdoor lunch/brief prog.
or call 515-733-5271. 11:45am Bocce Ball Toss event
Noon Shotgun start
UPCOMING EVENTS: After Prizes & Ice Cream
outside clubhouse
YOUNG AT HEART DAY
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 9:30am-4pm
Come enjoy lunch, golf, fellowship, and ice
Register now for this exclusive retreat for adults
cream to conclude the day. We are thankful for
50 years young and up THIS FALL on Tuesday,
the 100+ supporters who come out to support
September 14! Plan for a morning that includes
this great event! We hope to see you this year for
engaging Bible teaching from our guest speakers,
a fun day of golf, with funds supporting the
plenty of coffee and cinnamon rolls, worship,
continued Christ-centered ministry of Riverside
and safe fellowship with other attendees. After a
Bible Camp!
delicious lunch, there will be a variety of free-
time options from which you may choose. Enjoy how to register: Call our office at 733-5271 or
a day that falls outside the usual and explore this email our office at RLBC@riversideLBC.org to
new experience with us! We are excited to host sign up your team. Don't have a team? You can
you. Registration cost $25/person. register as a single player as well to be placed
Guest Speakers: with a team!
Stephen and Sandy Anenson have served the
Cost: $100/player. Includes: 18 holes with cart,
people of the Story City area for decades.
lunch, golf hat, prizes, and ice cream at the end.
Stephen was called to serve at Immanuel
Lutheran Church in Story City in 1983 and Extras: You can purchase mulligans, move up
served there until he retired in 2016. Sandy the team on the longest hole, and bocce ball
ministered to the elder saints of the community tickets at the course.
at Bethany Life for 28 years, serving as chaplain.
If you have any questions ahead of the event, feel
Following retirement, they moved to
free to reach out to Chris Dahl
Ankeny. They have two sons-- Nathan who
at chris@riversideLBC.org or 515-733-5271 x221.
serves as Senior Pastor at Lutheran Church of the
Cross in Altoona, and Jonathan who serves as
pastor at Lutheran Church of Hope - Des
Moines. They also have four grandchildren.
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RIVERSIDE
WOMEN’S
RETREAT
FRI-SUN
SEPT. 24-26
2021
Release and LIVE!
“Trust in Him at all times, you people, pour out
your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge.”
Psalm 62:8
The more we release to God, (ie. children, work
life, home life, husbands, pretty much
everything;) the more God sets us free to truly
live and even thrive! We will explore various
ways we struggle (at least I know I have) to let
go and find God has way more peace and joy
in mind for us than we ever imagined!
WHAT TO EXPECT
As mentioned earlier, we will have an optional
Friday evening add-on for this year's retreat.
We will prepare delicious heavy hor'douvres
and a guided activity for the later evening. The
activity is completely optional - we anticipate
some participants may equally appreciate the
opportunity to pick up their food and retreat
for some alone-time elsewhere on camp, or
may just desire to get some extra rest. There is
no wrong way to spend your time. After all,
this is your time and we want to you enjoy
yourself fully and be restored. Adding the
Friday evening option is $20 for those staying
at camp as well as for commuters.
We will gather beginning at 8:30am on
Saturday for our first session. Breakfast
refreshments will be available and you can
plan on plenty of hot coffee and tea all
weekend long!
Registration will include a seat at all speaker
sessions, small group studies, worship, three
meals on Saturday, two meals on Sunday,
snacks, an array of free-time options, a bountiful
pouring on of encouragement and inspiration, as
well as so much more. Be sure to mark this on
registration so we can include you as we prepare
and schedule those optional activities. Your
registration and cost options are:
 Arrive Friday evening, staying at
Riverside = $105
 Arrive Saturday morning, staying at
Riverside = $85
 Arrive Friday evening, staying off-site =
$95
 Arrive Saturday morning, staying off-site
= $75
LODGING
As usual, you will have the ability to stay right
here in one of our cozy cabins on camp. We
anticipate that groups of ladies will register
together and we encourage that - this will allow
us to place you and your close peers in a cabin
together. For those ladies who come
independently and will be possibly lodging with
women they don't know, we will keep our cabin
numbers lower than usual and use more cabins
to allow for that.
Additionally, we have partnered with the
Comfort Inn in Story City as another option for
lodging if you personally do not feel comfortable
being in a cabin with ladies you do not know.
Rooms are available for $75 per night. Call 515-
733-6363 and let them know you want a room in
the Riverside Women's Retreat block.
Reservations need to be made at the Comfort Inn
by 9/18/2020 if you are choosing this option.
ADDITIONAL COSTS (optional)
Horseback Trail Ride = $15
Craft Activity = $8
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COVID CONSIDERATIONS
We are committed to putting measures in place
to mitigate as much COVID risk as we are able,
but ultimately, we trust each family will make an
individual determination for themselves and
their situation whether the value and fulfillment
in attendance outweighs risk.
Our team will spend some time coordinating
smaller groups that will participate in small
group studies and rotate through the free-time
activities together. This will allow us to have
some control over the group sizes and maximize
physical, social distancing where possible.
**PLEASE KNOW: It is the strong
recommendation of our Riverside team that
camp guests exercise a safe physical, social
distance of at least six feet from others when able
and when that is not possible, we request masks
be worn. This is of particular importance
anytime we are indoors at the Chapel, in the
Dining Hall, and in shared public bathrooms. It
will be the decision of the individual whether
they wear a mask when in their cabin.
Guest Speaker, Kris Boettger
Kris Boettger lives in Cedar Falls, IA with her
husband Tim of 30 years. Kris runs Barn
Happy, an Iowa Store & lunch/coffee shop on
their acreage. Tim is the Director of Spiritual
Care at Western Home Communities.
Kris & Tim have two grown children & two
amazing grandchildren. Ike (26) plays football
for the Buffalo Bills and is married to Katie,
who is blessed to stay home & raise their two
children, Clayton 16 mo. & Kiley 6 weeks.
Their daughter, Adrienne (24), teaches Math
& is a development director, & basketball
coach at Waterloo Christian School.
Kris has a heart for the Lord & people & longs
to see folks live life to the full!
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RIVERSIDE FALL RECHARGE
What's a Recharge?
recharge - (n): The process of reloading or
refueling a power source with it's proper fuel;
ie: your fuel tank, your batteries, your mind,
your heart.
A Recharge is a super fun weekend event at
Riverside during the fall that is like a whole
week of camp smashed into 40 hours! You’ll
have a ton of fun! There will be worship,
wonderful friends, great food, games, activities,
free time, small groups, carpetball, awesome
cabin leaders, fabulous skits, and a “no
homework guarantee”!!
Check-in is from 7:30-8:20 pm on Friday night
and pick-up is at noon on Sunday (pickup at
cabins). See all of the details below! It's going to
be a ton of fun!
Fee: $90 (A $25 deposit is required to register.
The balance may be paid upon arrival, but it is
encouraged to pay the full amount before
coming to Riverside. The deposit is non-
refundable & non-transferable, but our non-
refund policy for deposits has been slightly
amended due to the current pandemic. In the
case of illness or COVID-19 precautions, we are
able to offer refunds for deposits if that is helpful
for your family. If registering less than one week
before the recharge, please add $5.)
Arrival is from 7:30-8:20 pm on Friday, please
do not arrive before 7:30 pm. We will email you
with more instructions for arrival the week
before your camper is scheduled to be at
Riverside.
The recharge ends at 11:45 am on Sunday,
and pickup is at the cabins between 11:45 am
and 12:15 pm.
You may want to bring some extra money, or
add money to their camp store account online,
as the camp store will be open selling candy,
soda, t-shirts, and other great camp gear.
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(cont.) Riverside Fall Recharge
Any extra balance on their online account at the
end of the recharge on Sunday will be donated
to Riverside. We will accept cash throughout
the weekend at the camp store.
Please bring your Bible, pen or pencil, paper or
notebook, sleeping bag or bedding and pillow,
toiletries, a couple of masks, and warm clothes
for lots of outdoor activities.
Please DO NOT bring cell phones, gaming
devices, any type of electronics, expensive
jewelry, or food.
Dates for Fall of 2021
 October 15-17 Juniors (Grades 3-6)
 October 29-31 Junior High (Grades 6-9)
 Nov. 5-7 Junior High (Grades 6-9)
 Nov. 19-21 High School (Grades 9-12)
More info. at www.riversidelbc.org
or call 515-733-5271.
RIDE WITH THE KING
Mother-Daughter Overnight 2021
Our Mother-Daughter Ride with the King
overnights continues to be big hits! This event
involves lots of “horse time,” learning how our
faith connects with horses, trail rides, and
horsemanship, and terrific fellowship with the
St. Petri Messenger
other attendees as we spend an overnight
together. Several moms attend for the express
desire to share in their daughter’s passion for
horses. That speaks volumes to these young
horse lovers. (Mom’s passion also grows!) Some
moms are horse-crazy themselves!
Everyone enjoys the beauty of fall at Riverside
with wagon rides, games, trail rides, a delicious
cookout, and special times/activities/devotions
for mothers and daughters. It is a great time of
laughter, play, and prayer! These dates will fill
up quickly and we usually have a waiting list, so
if you are interested in next fall, register early!
Registrations are already being accepted.
Mothers and daughters of all ages are welcome;
the daughters must be in 3rd grade or older.
NEW THIS YEAR - we listened to your feedback
and we appreciate how much you enjoy
spending time at camp! If you desire to come on
Friday afternoon/evening, we'd be happy to have
you stay with us an extra evening. For $25 per
person, you will be able to stay on Friday night
and enjoy a bountiful brunch on Saturday mid-
morning. Friday supper and Saturday lunch (if
you're even hungry after brunch) are on your
own.
2021 dates:
Mother-Daughter RWTK Saturday-Sunday
September 11-12
Mother-Daughter RWTK Saturday-Sunday
October 2-3
Cost is $200 for mom and daughter, additional
daughters may be added for $80 per daughter.
Registration costs cover lodging on Saturday
night, all programming, horse-related activities,
as well as Saturday supper, snacks, and Sunday
breakfast.
For more info, call camp at 733.5271 & ask for
Hilary, or email Hilary@RiversideLBC.org.
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RIDE WITH THE KING FOR KIDS 2021
Saturday, September 18!
For kids who are in 3rd-5th grade in the fall.
Do you have a child who is not old enough for
Summer Ranch Camp, but would absolutely love
some time at Riverside with our amazing horses?
Our Ride with the King for Kids program is for
you!
Biblical truth is taught as you learn to groom,
tack, work with, and ride “your” horse. You will
learn horse instincts, how to be around a horse
and lots of horse sense! Come with your friends
and also meet new friends! Our staff is very
excited to work with you! And our horses would
really enjoy your company!
No experience is required. If you are already a
good rider, we think you will still enjoy “Ride
with the King” as we teach about Jesus right
along with our teaching about horses. Come and
learn something new—tune up your riding
skills!
Join us at the Ranch from 12:30-4:30. It will be a
great day of horse’n around with lots of fun and
learning. Gather some friends and come on over
to Riverside!
The cost is $50/rider. To sign up, click the
registration link below. If you have questions,
please call the office and ask for Hilary 733-5271.
St. Petri Messenger
Thank you to St. Petri members who
volunteered to serve the Senior Citizens
Wednesday meals in September! 
Story City Senior Citizens, Inc.
Story City Community Center
(503 Elm Ave.)
wants to welcome Seniors 55+
to Wednesday Luncheons.
Meals are $6 (includes coffee & water)
Fellowship starts at 11:00 a.m.;
Meal at 11:30 a.m.
Reservation or cancellations:
Call Cheryl at 515-290-9774
by Monday before 2:30 p.m.
Stay for Bingo after lunch. Prizes!
SCSC, Inc. Board Meeting
Second Tuesday each month 2:00pm–3:00pm
September Meals
1st Pizza Ranch
Chicken tenders, corn, mashed potatoes/gravy
8th Simply Mae’s Café
Lazy Lasagna, roll, green beans
15th SCSC, Inc. Board
Mexican casserole
22nd Kalen Peterson Catering
Homemade Chicken Salad Sandwich, pickle
spear, potato chips & dip, Brownie
29th Alley’s Pizza
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