St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, LCMC in Neola, Iowa is seeking a full-time pastor. 

 St Paul’s invitation is:

 Dear Friend in Christ:

 Are you looking to lead a small country church in rural Iowa? St.  Paul’s Lutheran Church has been praying for you. We’re located near  Neola, Iowa surrounded by corn/bean fields, rolling hills and a  beautiful view of the countryside.

Our church recently celebrated its 140^th anniversary and is simply beautiful inside and out. We are currently working on plans to make it more handicapped accessible and adding a restroom upstairs.

Our Mission is to: SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST AND TO MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS.

Our parsonage is an older home, but recently remodeled, with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car detached garage, and a great yard for kids.

We are located between Underwood and Tri-Center school districts. Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs is just a 20 minute drive away. And Omaha, NE is just a 30 minute drive away.

We are seeking a relationship with a Pastor who can lead us and encourage us in our walk with Christ.

In closing, a question from one of our youth — won’t you come and share the Bible with us?

Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions.

Sincerely,

Monte Bracker

Call Committee Chair

Cell# 402-681-4163

Email : 1956bracker@gmail.com

Facebook:  @STPaulNeola

View the congregational profile here and their cover letter here.

 

“Then I heard what sounded like a voice among the four living creatures, saying, “Two pounds of wheat for a day’s wages, and six pounds of barley for a day’s wages, and do not damage the oil and the wine!” (Revelation 6:6)

In war lives are considered dispensable.  The priority is killing enemies and life is given less value.  Vast swaths of ground are destroyed, and the people go hungry.  Less food and hungry people mean the ones who are in control profit.  This is the way of wickedness.  We too have profited, for we eat cheap food and pay poor wages.  Only the Lord can bring true balance to the insanity of this age.

Lord, I do not want to confess that I have benefitted from the inequities of this world.  Help me to see things as they are and where possible, to make amends.  Guide me to be fervent in Your way of living and not adopt any other cause that moves in any direction that is away from You.  Lead me to live at peace, be fair, and seek for the welfare of others, especially the helpless and those who are victimized.

Lord Jesus, You came to save us all.  Amidst circumstances I cannot fully fathom, help me to live into the life to which You have called me.  Let me not answer anger with anger, but with peaceful self-control.  Help me to love even when others are hating.  Let me share what I have with those who may not be able to obtain what they need.  The world is at war with itself.  Give Your peace to me amidst the ways of this world.  Amen.