2023 Fall Rally Information
The Westgate Zone Fall Rally 2023 will be held on Saturday, September 23 at Immanuel-Klinger. Details will be coming.
Immanuel-Klinger Church 2022 – Ladies Aid Society commemorates 90 years
Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
Acknowledging the need for a women’s organization to be involved within the church, community and abroad, on October 12,1932 a meeting was held in the sacristy to form a Ladies Aid Society. A constitution was written and read by Pastor L Yockey. There were eleven charter members.
In 1943, the society became affiliated with the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML)
The October 2022 meeting was a celebration of thanks to God for His continued blessings. A program filled with memories was led by Mary Zimmermann (former member and wife of Rev Bruce Zimmerman at Immanuel 1974-1992.
As Lutheran Women in Mission, we joyfully proclaim Christ, support missions, and equip women to honor God by serving others.
The photo below was taken at the LWML Christmas Party 2022 by Nicole Barnes.

Fall Rally 2022 Report
The Westgate Zone Fall Rally “Sing to the Lord ” was held Saturday morning, October 15, 2022 at St John’s church in Fairbank. The women of St John’s and Grace-Jesup hosted the zone with food and fellowship in the basement before heading into the sanctuary for the meeting and hymn sing. “What’s Your 80?” was celebrated by singing “80” verses from Lutheran Service Book. President Deaconess Faith Swenson led the meeting between hymns. The pastors in attendance sang the first verse of “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”, LSB #656. Pastor Jacob Swenson and Pastor John Block each led a hymn study between hymns. The Christian Life Committee gave a hymn quiz “How well do you know your hymns?” Election of zone officers and installation was held. President Deaconess Faith is returning for another term and Nancy Maurer is newly elected Treasurer. Sincere thanks to Vera Hoins for serving as treasurer the past 6 years! The Ingathering went to Orphan Grain Train in Clemons. 38 people were in attendance.
The Zone Spring Rally 2023 will be Saturday, April 22 hosted by Peace-Oelwein and Our Redeemer-Independence. More details will be coming.

Fall Rally 2022 Invitation
Westgate Zone Event will be have a hymn sing this fall! We will be singing at least 80 stanzas for 80 years of LWML!!! Join us Saturday, October 15 from 9-11 AM (registration at 8:30) at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Fairbank, Iowa. RSVP to stjohnsandgracelp@gmail.com
Spring Rally 2022 Invitation
Saturday, May 7—Registration at 9:30 AM
Programing starts at 10 AM
More details coming
Hosted by St. Peter’s -Westgate and Grace-Fayette Lutheran Women at St. Peter’s Lutheran in Westgate
President
Faith Swenson (Jacob)
206 N 4th St PO Box 471
Fairbank, IA 50629
218-329-8515 (call or text works!)
Deaconess.Swenson@gmail.com
Vice President—Carol Lau
Secretary–Brenda Boyce
Treasurer–Vera Hoins
Fall Rally 2021 Invitation
You are invited to attend the IED Westgate Zone (rescheduled) Fall Rally on Sunday, November 21 beginning at 2 pm. Roll call will be a Bible verse with good or deeds in it. Our theme is Hebrews 10:24-25. There will be 2 offerings – 1 for Mites and 1 for Zone expenses, including sending delegates to conventions. Cost is $5. The ingathering will be for Orphan Grain Train – Please find attached a flier with possible donations and please bring an inventory of things you donate. Because of time constraints, we have shortened the rally and will no longer have Pastor Ellingworth’s presentation or lunch. We will however still be in God’s Word through devotion and Bible Study, have time to koinonia (spend time with our fellow sisters in Christ), and have a short business meeting including election of officers. Guests and children are welcome. We are handicapped accessible.
Looking forward to seeing you at St John LCMS Waverly
415 4th St SW on the 16th. RSVP to Vera Hoins at
319-885-4146 by November 14th
Hosted by St. Paul LWML Artesian and St. John Dorcas Society
New Zone President
We are happy & delighted to let you know the Westgate Zone has a new zone president, Faith Swenson!!!!!!
Our new president is…(drum role)……
Faith Swenson (Jacob)
206 N 4th St PO Box 471
Fairbank, IA 50629
218-329-8515 (call or text works!)
Faith’s Email address is: Deaconess.Swenson@gmail.com
We extend a cordial invitation to all the ladies of the Iowa East District to join us on April 17, 2021. Watch for details. Favor of a RSVP if you plan to attend to President Carol Mutschler -thanks!
At this time, the Westgate Zone does not have the office of President or Vice President filled. Our secretary is Brenda Boyce. Vera Hoins is our treasurer. Please remember us in your prayers along with all the zones of the IED. Thank-you!
RALLY NEWS * SAVE THE DATE
and share with the Ladies of your circles & societies!
SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021
WESTGATE ZONE LWML SPRING RALLY
AT ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
612 W 3RD ST.
SUMNER, IOWA 50674
ST. JOHN’S/ST. PAUL’S LADIES SOCIETY IS HOSTING THE RALLY
TIME: IT WILL BE A MORNING GET TOGETHER
(more info to follow in later emails and mailings)
SPEAKER FOR THE RALLY:
REV JON ELLINGWORTH from St. John Lutheran Church, Waverly
PASTOR WILL BE GIVING A PRESENTATION
ON HIS TRIP TO ISRAEL 2019.
COME JOIN YOUR SISTER’S IN CHRIST
TO SEE AND HEAR ABOUT PLACES WE READ ABOUT IN THE BIBLE!!
Handicap accessible
Contact President Carol Mutschler
volkcara@yahoo.com 319-269-8714
Serving the Lord with gladness,
Vera Hoins – Treasurer, WZ
Karen Boehme – YWR Coordinator, WZ
Westgate Zone Fall Rally


(Treasurer of our Society) and “The Mite Box”,
Darla Fagenbaum (Secretary of our Society). In
the background is the Westgate Zone



Charmed

Westgate Zone Officers
Contact Person – Nancy Maurer
1559 Lawrence Ave
Independence, IA 50644-9224
563-920-3365
gnmaurer@gmail.com