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The Iowa Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church is comprised of 767 congregations and nearly 158,000 United Methodists across the state of Iowa. This is our story!

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    The Amazing Generosity of Colfax United Methodist Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 15:36


    Twelve families, including 19 children, aren’t going hungry over the weekends because of the generosity of the people of the Colfax United Methodist Church and other congregations in the community. “We just knew that there was a need,” says Rev. Terry Pollard, “and we’ll take care of it for however long it needs to be.” He was amazed when in just two sort days his church raised almost double the financial goal they’d set…and they do more than just raise a few benevolent dollars. “We have several people in our church who get together to pack food for the families to pick up on Friday mornings,” Pollard said, “and that helps get them through the weekends.”

    The Amazing Generosity of Colfax United Methodist Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 15:36


    Twelve families, including 19 children, aren’t going hungry over the weekends because of the generosity of the people of the Colfax United Methodist Church and other congregations in the community. “We just knew that there was a need,” says Rev. Terry Pollard, “and we’ll take care of it for however long it needs to be.” He was amazed when in just two sort days his church raised almost double the financial goal they’d set…and they do more than just raise a few benevolent dollars. “We have several people in our church who get together to pack food for the families to pick up on Friday mornings,” Pollard said, “and that helps get them through the weekends.”

    'We're Going to Get Through this Together'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 13:54


    “We’ve got to acknowledge that this is Holy Week, and that it’s going to be different, but that we’re still going to go through it together.” That’s how Rev. Nate Nims, Senior Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church describes the sacred journey from Palm Sunday to Easter. Even in a time of physical distancing the Grace community is connecting with each other, whether by children waving their colored palm activity sheets in their homes during the service or the contacts made among friends in “bridge the gap” groups. Worshipping together, via Facebook has led to 500,000 interactions, thousands of viewings of posted videos, and a 400% increase in their website traffic. Even though physically distanced in the midst of the Coronavirus health crisis, “we’re trusting that God will still be God” says Rev. Nims, and “those things that we have taken for granted just won't be taken for granted anymore…the connections that we have with one another are so important.”

    'We're Going to Get Through this Together'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 13:54


    “We’ve got to acknowledge that this is Holy Week, and that it’s going to be different, but that we’re still going to go through it together.” That’s how Rev. Nate Nims, Senior Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church describes the sacred journey from Palm Sunday to Easter. Even in a time of physical distancing the Grace community is connecting with each other, whether by children waving their colored palm activity sheets in their homes during the service or the contacts made among friends in “bridge the gap” groups. Worshipping together, via Facebook has led to 500,000 interactions, thousands of viewings of posted videos, and a 400% increase in their website traffic. Even though physically distanced in the midst of the Coronavirus health crisis, “we’re trusting that God will still be God” says Rev. Nims, and “those things that we have taken for granted just won't be taken for granted anymore…the connections that we have with one another are so important.”

    Grimes Storehouse Steps Up in Crisis Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 13:27


    “A record number of people have been cared for this month by the Grimes Storehouse,” reports Pastor Ben Wedeking…and he expects that the need will continue to increase. The Grimes Storehouse is “a community food pantry that feeds the whole person, and it does so partnering with other churches in the community. From sewing face masks to extending a helping hand with individual needs, Grimes UMC is poised, notes Pastor Ben, “to rise up and be the hands and feet of Jesus” for a community, and a world, in crisis.

    Grimes Storehouse Steps Up in Crisis Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 13:27


    “A record number of people have been cared for this month by the Grimes Storehouse,” reports Pastor Ben Wedeking…and he expects that the need will continue to increase. The Grimes Storehouse is “a community food pantry that feeds the whole person, and it does so partnering with other churches in the community. From sewing face masks to extending a helping hand with individual needs, Grimes UMC is poised, notes Pastor Ben, “to rise up and be the hands and feet of Jesus” for a community, and a world, in crisis.

    District Chaplaincy - 'A New Way of Being'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 7:23


    “Because pastoring can be a very isolating experience,” Rev. Terra Amundson notes, a chaplaincy program has been established on each district. “It’s a way,” she says, “that we can care for one another” and something she hopes can be a “new way of being.” Rev. Amundson is the Dean of the Appointive Cabinet of the Iowa Annual Conference.

    District Chaplaincy - 'A New Way of Being'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 7:23


    “Because pastoring can be a very isolating experience,” Rev. Terra Amundson notes, a chaplaincy program has been established on each district. “It’s a way,” she says, “that we can care for one another” and something she hopes can be a “new way of being.” Rev. Amundson is the Dean of the Appointive Cabinet of the Iowa Annual Conference.

    Good Idea webinars and Unscripted Expressions of Encouragement and Support connect Iowa Conference laity and clergy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 14:38


    Good Idea webinars and opportunities for Unscripted Expressions of Encouragement and Support will begin this week for laity and clergy of the Iowa Conference. Rev. Dr. Jaye Johnson, Director of Congregational Excellence describes the twice-weekly Good Idea webinars that will feature topics of interest and best practices and the Unscripted Expressions that will provide opportunities to share concerns and hopes in our current uncertain times.

    Good Idea webinars and Unscripted Expressions of Encouragement and Support connect Iowa Conference laity and clergy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 14:38


    Good Idea webinars and opportunities for Unscripted Expressions of Encouragement and Support will begin this week for laity and clergy of the Iowa Conference. Rev. Dr. Jaye Johnson, Director of Congregational Excellence describes the twice-weekly Good Idea webinars that will feature topics of interest and best practices and the Unscripted Expressions that will provide opportunities to share concerns and hopes in our current uncertain times.

    'Hope is never going to be cancelled' - First UMC's compassionate COVID-19 outreach

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 5:20


    Through its compassionate outreach in the midst of the COVID-19 health crisis and the online worship presence, First United Methodist Church in Iowa City sharing the positive assurance that "hope is never going to be cancelled and the love of God is never going to be cancelled."

    'Hope is never going to be cancelled' - First UMC's compassionate COVID-19 outreach

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 5:20


    Through its compassionate outreach in the midst of the COVID-19 health crisis and the online worship presence, First United Methodist Church in Iowa City sharing the positive assurance that "hope is never going to be cancelled and the love of God is never going to be cancelled."

    Pastoral Leadership that Guides and Renews

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 36:32


    Transitional Intentional Interim Ministers are “responsible for the process, not the outcomes,” says Rev. Dianne Christopher. She and a team of three others led a seminar for twenty-six clergy who gathered for a training for ministry professionals to lead transitional congregations on an interim basis. The aim is to be able to provide pastoral leadership that guides, restores, and renews a congregation spiritually and procedurally. Reverends Patricia Johnson (Mountain Sky Conference), Rinya Frisbie (Oregon-Idaho Conference), and Vivian Hiestand (Pacific Northwest Conference) were the associate trainers for the event.

    Pastoral Leadership that Guides and Renews

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 36:32


    Transitional Intentional Interim Ministers are “responsible for the process, not the outcomes,” says Rev. Dianne Christopher. She and a team of three others led a seminar for twenty-six clergy who gathered for a training for ministry professionals to lead transitional congregations on an interim basis. The aim is to be able to provide pastoral leadership that guides, restores, and renews a congregation spiritually and procedurally. Reverends Patricia Johnson (Mountain Sky Conference), Rinya Frisbie (Oregon-Idaho Conference), and Vivian Hiestand (Pacific Northwest Conference) were the associate trainers for the event.

    Engaging the Future of Iowa United Methodism - the Pre-Conference Sessions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 19:12


    Pre-Annual-Conference information sessions will be held on each of the eight districts in late April. In a wide-ranging conversation, Rev. Dr. Harlan Gillespie, Assistant to Bishop Laurie Haller, talks about how the gatherings will be an opportunity to have a voice in the future of United Methodist ministry in Iowa. He notes that the Bishop will be present at each event to receive questions, share hopes, hear concerns, and provide an update on the future of the denomination as it will be discussed at the international gathering, the General Conference, in May. New ways of collaborating in circuit ministries of Iowa United Methodists will be presented in addition to a conversation about finances.

    Engaging the Future of Iowa United Methodism - the Pre-Conference Sessions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 19:12


    Pre-Annual-Conference information sessions will be held on each of the eight districts in late April. In a wide-ranging conversation, Rev. Dr. Harlan Gillespie, Assistant to Bishop Laurie Haller, talks about how the gatherings will be an opportunity to have a voice in the future of United Methodist ministry in Iowa. He notes that the Bishop will be present at each event to receive questions, share hopes, hear concerns, and provide an update on the future of the denomination as it will be discussed at the international gathering, the General Conference, in May. New ways of collaborating in circuit ministries of Iowa United Methodists will be presented in addition to a conversation about finances.

    Iowa Conference Camping - A Life-Changing Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 30:52


    Registration for the 2020 Iowa Conference camping season is underway. In fact, according to Bryan Johnson, the Director of Camping and Christian Formation, interest is brisk this year. In our conversation, he talked about how camping can be a life-changing experience, something it was for him. A wide range of exciting experiences await 4-year-olds up to high school-aged youth. Creative, well-trained staff look after the campers and provide them with unique opportunities to grow in their faith in Jesus Christ.

    Iowa Conference Camping - A Life-Changing Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 30:52


    Registration for the 2020 Iowa Conference camping season is underway. In fact, according to Bryan Johnson, the Director of Camping and Christian Formation, interest is brisk this year. In our conversation, he talked about how camping can be a life-changing experience, something it was for him. A wide range of exciting experiences await 4-year-olds up to high school-aged youth. Creative, well-trained staff look after the campers and provide them with unique opportunities to grow in their faith in Jesus Christ.

    Circuit Ministry - Becoming A Movement Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 19:57


    Circuits will be the future of ministry in the Iowa Conference. Rev. Bill Poland, director of new communities of faith, says, “We want to become a movement again,” and the circuit model will “help to provide growing, gifted leadership for our largest to our smallest churches.” Through circuits clergy and lay will be able to grow in their faith, rediscover their sense of connection, and make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

    Circuit Ministry - Becoming A Movement Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 19:57


    Circuits will be the future of ministry in the Iowa Conference. Rev. Bill Poland, director of new communities of faith, says, “We want to become a movement again,” and the circuit model will “help to provide growing, gifted leadership for our largest to our smallest churches.” Through circuits clergy and lay will be able to grow in their faith, rediscover their sense of connection, and make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

    Bishop's Operation Team leads the Iowa Conference into the future

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 20:30


    Rev. Dr. Barrie Tritle is a member of the Bishop’s Operational Team. He’s also the lead pastor of First United Methodist Church in Iowa City. As the convener of the operational team, he’s helped to lead the Iowa Annual Conference in a process of adaptive change as it moves into a future focused upon supporting the ministries United Methodist congregations all across the state.

    Bishop's Operation Team leads the Iowa Conference into the future

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 20:30


    Rev. Dr. Barrie Tritle is a member of the Bishop’s Operational Team. He’s also the lead pastor of First United Methodist Church in Iowa City. As the convener of the operational team, he’s helped to lead the Iowa Annual Conference in a process of adaptive change as it moves into a future focused upon supporting the ministries United Methodist congregations all across the state.

    Iowa delegates reflect on pre-General Conference briefing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 15:39


    John Rothlisberger and Rev. Dr. Lanette Plambeck are two members of the Iowa Conference delegation to the 2020 General Conference. We recently traveled to Nashville for a briefing about the plans that will be presented to that worldwide decision-making body of The United Methodist Church in May. For Rev. Plambeck, there is “a call to do what feels faithful [which] is a good outcome.” John Rothlisberger felt that hearing representatives of the six ethnic ministry plans describe their significant growth in the church was “uplifting.”

    Iowa delegates reflect on pre-General Conference briefing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 15:39


    John Rothlisberger and Rev. Dr. Lanette Plambeck are two members of the Iowa Conference delegation to the 2020 General Conference. We recently traveled to Nashville for a briefing about the plans that will be presented to that worldwide decision-making body of The United Methodist Church in May. For Rev. Plambeck, there is “a call to do what feels faithful [which] is a good outcome.” John Rothlisberger felt that hearing representatives of the six ethnic ministry plans describe their significant growth in the church was “uplifting.”

    Wandering Into Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 42:44


    Iowa conference Bishop Laurie Haller is the author of Wandering Into Grace: A Journey of Discovery and Hope. Drawing upon the chronicles of her 2018 Manaslu Trek in Nepal with her daughter, Bishop Laurie offers some guidance for a faithful life journey. Dr. Art McClanahan talked with her just prior to the book's release. Wandering Into Grace is a publication of Abingdon Press. (https://www.cokesbury.com/9781501896262-Wandering-Into-Grace)

    Wandering Into Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 42:44


    Iowa conference Bishop Laurie Haller is the author of Wandering Into Grace: A Journey of Discovery and Hope. Drawing upon the chronicles of her 2018 Manaslu Trek in Nepal with her daughter, Bishop Laurie offers some guidance for a faithful life journey. Dr. Art McClanahan talked with her just prior to the book's release. Wandering Into Grace is a publication of Abingdon Press. (https://www.cokesbury.com/9781501896262-Wandering-Into-Grace)

    Grimes Storehouse feeds the whole person

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 8:48


    The Grimes Storehouse is a caring place that cares for the whole person, through food, including perishables, vegetables, and meat, and supplies, relationships and friendships, and prayer. A ministry of the Grimes United Methodist Church, and collaborative effort with friends and business in the community, the Storehouse is "just the beginning" of what Pastor Ben Wedeking sees a God-inspired mission vision.

    Grimes Storehouse feeds the whole person

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 8:48


    The Grimes Storehouse is a caring place that cares for the whole person, through food, including perishables, vegetables, and meat, and supplies, relationships and friendships, and prayer. A ministry of the Grimes United Methodist Church, and collaborative effort with friends and business in the community, the Storehouse is "just the beginning" of what Pastor Ben Wedeking sees a God-inspired mission vision.

    One Starry Night Helps Christmas Come Alive

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 27:26


    The Christmas journey becomes complete for many who experience One Starry Night at Grimes United Methodist Church. To be immersed in the announcement of the angel, witness the struggle of Mary and Joseph and the Christ Child, to learn from the humble adoration of the shepherds is as personally rewarding for Phil Bargfrede, Grimes UMC's Director of Children's Ministry after nine years as it is for the first-time guest or even those who return from other parts of the state to the wonder and amazement of One Starry Night.

    Reaching out to eliminate Ames school meal debt

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 16:48


    Collegiate United Methodist Church/Wesley Foundation is committed to eliminating school meal debt in Ames by raising $47,000 through its Advent-Christmas offerings. This will help some 575 families move toward greater food security. An initiative of the congregation's Sending to Serve cluster, and in collaboration with anonymously-given gifts, the campaign is involving the Collegiate Wesley community, Iowa State students, and others. Rev. Jen Hibben, Associate Pastor for Collegiate UMC and Campus Pastor for the Wesley Center, Lauren Loonsfoot, Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries for Collegiate UMC and Associate Campus Minister for the Wesley Center, Jodi Smith-Risdal, Sending to Serve Chair, and Amanda Winters, Sending to Serve at Large Member and Assistant in Children, Youth and Family Ministries, join Dr. Art McClanahan in a conversation about reaching out as an act of mercy and justice.

    One Starry Night Helps Christmas Come Alive

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 27:26


    The Christmas journey becomes complete for many who experience One Starry Night at Grimes United Methodist Church. To be immersed in the announcement of the angel, witness the struggle of Mary and Joseph and the Christ Child, to learn from the humble adoration of the shepherds is as personally rewarding for Phil Bargfrede, Grimes UMC's Director of Children's Ministry after nine years as it is for the first-time guest or even those who return from other parts of the state to the wonder and amazement of One Starry Night.

    Reaching out to eliminate Ames school meal debt

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 16:48


    Collegiate United Methodist Church/Wesley Foundation is committed to eliminating school meal debt in Ames by raising $47,000 through its Advent-Christmas offerings. This will help some 575 families move toward greater food security. An initiative of the congregation's Sending to Serve cluster, and in collaboration with anonymously-given gifts, the campaign is involving the Collegiate Wesley community, Iowa State students, and others. Rev. Jen Hibben, Associate Pastor for Collegiate UMC and Campus Pastor for the Wesley Center, Lauren Loonsfoot, Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries for Collegiate UMC and Associate Campus Minister for the Wesley Center, Jodi Smith-Risdal, Sending to Serve Chair, and Amanda Winters, Sending to Serve at Large Member and Assistant in Children, Youth and Family Ministries, join Dr. Art McClanahan in a conversation about reaching out as an act of mercy and justice.

    Fresh Expressions - Creating New Faithful Communities

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 17:18


    Fresh Expressions is a new way of taking the church to the people. Rev. Bill Poland, Director of New Communities of Faith for the Iowa Conference, talks about the impact of this people-centered, mission-focused experience. Learn more about a Fresh Expressions Vision Day, set for February 15, 2020, at https://www.iaumc.org/freshexpressions

    Fresh Expressions - Creating New Faithful Communities

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 17:18


    Fresh Expressions is a new way of taking the church to the people. Rev. Bill Poland, Director of New Communities of Faith for the Iowa Conference, talks about the impact of this people-centered, mission-focused experience. Learn more about a Fresh Expressions Vision Day, set for February 15, 2020, at https://www.iaumc.org/freshexpressions

    Prayerful preacher leads the South Central District

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 27:32


    Coming from a long line of United Methodist pastors, Rev. Dr. Moody Colorado is the new superintendent of the South Central District of the Iowa Conference. A prayerful preacher, he looks to build strong relationships with United Methodists of the district's faith communities.

    Prayerful preacher leads the South Central District

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 27:32


    Coming from a long line of United Methodist pastors, Rev. Dr. Moody Colorado is the new superintendent of the South Central District of the Iowa Conference. A prayerful preacher, he looks to build strong relationships with United Methodists of the district's faith communities.

    Rev. Doug Cue...'relationship builder'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 19:01


    Seeing himself primarily as a relationship builder, Rev. Doug Cue is a "what you see is what you get" pastor to the people of the southeast district as the new role as superintendent. He looks to help connect people and to their own faith-fulfilling ministries.

    Rev. Doug Cue...'relationship builder'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 19:01


    Seeing himself primarily as a relationship builder, Rev. Doug Cue is a "what you see is what you get" pastor to the people of the southeast district as the new role as superintendent. He looks to help connect people and to their own faith-fulfilling ministries.

    Remembering Early Ingatherings

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2019 2:24


    Pastor Robyn Plocher remembers the first Ingathering, which took place at Westmar College in 1980. She also talks about the excitement of meeting the truck that brought Ingathering-collected kits to the UMCOR depot and helping to unload what had been gathered in Iowa. She shares the memories with Dr. Art McClanahan

    Remembering Early Ingatherings

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2019 2:24


    Pastor Robyn Plocher remembers the first Ingathering, which took place at Westmar College in 1980. She also talks about the excitement of meeting the truck that brought Ingathering-collected kits to the UMCOR depot and helping to unload what had been gathered in Iowa. She shares the memories with Dr. Art McClanahan

    Sermon for the gathering of Pastors of Large Churches

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 8:03


    Rev. Bill Poland offered the sermon for the fall 2019 gathering of pastors of large churches. His message was entitled, "Into the Great Unknown"

    Sermon for the gathering of Pastors of Large Churches

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 8:03


    Rev. Bill Poland offered the sermon for the fall 2019 gathering of pastors of large churches. His message was entitled, "Into the Great Unknown"

    Dealing with more spring flooding

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 11:24


    Rev. Catie Newman, the Iowa Conference Disaster Response Coordinator, shares an update on the current round ferocious weather impacting the state. She details three things that people can do, right now, to make a difference in the lives of people who “just want to get back to normal,” and offers a bit of practical advice about how to be prepared.

    Dealing with more spring flooding

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 11:24


    Rev. Catie Newman, the Iowa Conference Disaster Response Coordinator, shares an update on the current round ferocious weather impacting the state. She details three things that people can do, right now, to make a difference in the lives of people who “just want to get back to normal,” and offers a bit of practical advice about how to be prepared.

    Keynote speakers of AC2019 talk about ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2019 19:37


    Rev. Rob Cook is the senior pastor and Rev. Eric Mulanda is the associate pastor of Mt. Hope United Methodist Church. They will present the keynote teaching session for the 2019 Iowa Annual Conference.

    Keynote speakers of AC2019 talk about ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2019 19:37


    Rev. Rob Cook is the senior pastor and Rev. Eric Mulanda is the associate pastor of Mt. Hope United Methodist Church. They will present the keynote teaching session for the 2019 Iowa Annual Conference.

    Glenwood pulls together to help

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 7:55


    Glenwood is one of the communities that has been particularly hard hit by this year’s flooding. Members of the United Methodist Church there are serving meals, collecting and distributing supplies, and providing water to the community. Pastor Kimberly Bowles says, “we see the other people in the community that are in need and we just want to do whatever we can to help take care of them.”

    Glenwood pulls together to help

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 7:55


    Glenwood is one of the communities that has been particularly hard hit by this year’s flooding. Members of the United Methodist Church there are serving meals, collecting and distributing supplies, and providing water to the community. Pastor Kimberly Bowles says, “we see the other people in the community that are in need and we just want to do whatever we can to help take care of them.”

    Hamburg responds to 2019 flooding

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2019 7:15


    The record flood waters of 2019 are receding in the southwest Iowa town of Hamburg. United Methodist pastor Luke Fillmore reports that people should be able to get in and start working on their homes and businesses within the next few days.Four congregations will worship together on Sunday, March 24, and then, following the service, start to figure out what needs to be done, organize volunteers and stage needed supplies

    Hamburg responds to 2019 flooding

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2019 7:15


    The record flood waters of 2019 are receding in the southwest Iowa town of Hamburg. United Methodist pastor Luke Fillmore reports that people should be able to get in and start working on their homes and businesses within the next few days.Four congregations will worship together on Sunday, March 24, and then, following the service, start to figure out what needs to be done, organize volunteers and stage needed supplies

    Beginning the flood recovery - Conversation with Rev. Catie Newman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 14:06


    The long work of cleaning up after the flooding in western Iowa is just beginning. Even as the waters are still rising in some places power is being restored in others. Basements are starting to be pumped out. Volunteers are beginning to be welcomed. And the direction for months-long, if not years-long recovery is coming into focus. Financial support can be forward to: Treasurer, Iowa Annual Conference, 2301 Rittenhouse Street, Des Moines, IA 50321 Indicate Advance #223 in the notation of the checkRev. Catie Newman, the disaster response coordinator for the Iowa Annual Conference provides an update.

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