Pastor Dave was born in Waukon, IA and raised on the family farm north of Waterville, IA. He was baptized, confirmed, and ordained at Old East Paint Creek Lutheran Church, rural Waterville. Pastor Dave is a 1986 graduate of Waukon High School; attended Luther College from ’86-’89; and after his call to prepare for ordained ministry graduated in 1990 from Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA. After a year working in retail management he and Joleen were married in 1991. Ten days later they moved into Wartburg Theological Seminary, Dubuque, IA where he graduated in 1996.
Pastor Dave served his internship in New Rockford, ND. His seminary chaplaincy was completed at Gunderson Lutheran, LaCrosse, WI. Pastor Dave has served in congregations in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa before coming to Decorah Lutheran.
Joleen was raised on the family farm near Plainfield, IA and is a 1987 graduate of Plainfield High School. She was working at Bremwood Children’s Home in Waverly, IA when she and Pastor Dave were engaged.
Kiersten was born during Seminary in 1992. She is currently a Nursing major at Luther College. She enjoys singing with the Aurora Choir and is excited to have made the Nursing program. Andrew was born on internship in 1995. He enjoys singing, playing piano, deer hunting and the new friendships he is making in Decorah. Garrett was born during the Sorenson’s first call in Wisconsin in 2000. Garrett is in sixth grade and he plays trumpet and piano. He too is enjoying school in Decorah and the new friendships he is making.
The Sorenson family feels that coming to Decorah Lutheran and the community of Decorah is a great gift and look forward to many years here.

Special Events for January 29, 2012

Installation of Pastor Dave Sorenson
at both services

Adult Forum in the Social Hall betseen services: The ELCA social statement on “Genetics: Faith and Responsibility” by Bishop Ullestad

Potluck Dinner at 11:45 a.m.
The main dish and beverage will be
provided for the potluck.
Members are asked to bring a vegetable,
salad, or dessert to share.

Annual Meeting after the potluck. Please bring your copy of the Annual Report if you have already picked it up from the office.

VISUAL ARTS FOR EPIPHANY

The word “Epiphany” means “to make reveal or to make known”, so during this season it is appropriate to pray “Reveal Yourself To Us”. In each of the gospels appointed for the Sundays of Epiphany, we see different portrayals of Jesus. Today at His baptism he is revealed as “The Beloved”. In the coming Sundays we will discover that he is the King of Israel, the Son of God, the Son of Man, the Holy One, the Healer, and the Good News. The logo was designed by Clemens Schmidt.

Join us for worship!

During the school year :
Sunday 8:30 a.m. Traditional Service
Sunday 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Service
Sunday Education Hour- 9:40 a.m.
Coffee & fellowship at 9:40 a.m. in the Social Hall.

Summer Worship Schedule:
Saturday 5:30 p.m. (Communion on 2nd and 4th Sat.)
Sunday 8:30 a.m. (Communion on 1st & 3rd Sun.)
Coffee & fellowship at 9:40 a.m. Sunday in the Social Hall.

Cancellation of Church Services and Activities due to winter weather:

Listen to KDEC or KVIK Radio for announcements regarding cancellation of church services 1 hour before the scheduled service.
 
If school is cancelled because of weather there will not be any church activities .
(Youth, Music, this includes Pr. Ole’s Wednesday morning Bible Study)

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