The Saint John Lutheran Church Foundation of Council Bluffs, Iowa 2018 Grant Awards Presentation Sunday, January 28, 2018
Passionate Plea, Passionate Promise! Thirteen impassioned promises were made today at Saint John Lutheran Church of Council Bluffs as thirteen award worthy recipients thanked the foundation and came forward to tell about their services. Foundation President Ross F. Jensen was the master of ceremonies. Awards are made each year to recipients in recognition of their faithful service to the community. Recipients this year included Bethany Lutheran Home (Massage Therapy for the aging), Christian Home Association/Children''s Square (Spiritual Life Program), Council Bluffs Senior Center (Parkinson's Exercise Program), Habitat for Humanity (affordable homes for families), Jennie Edmundson Foundation (Patient transportation), Deacon Lisa Johnson (seminary fees and tuition), Lutheran Family Services (assistance to families, parents, and children), Lutheran Lakeside Camp (transportation for special needs adult campers), Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (Camp Carol Joy Holling enhancements), Marietta Nelson-Bittle (seminary fees and tuition). Saint John Lutheran Building Fund (growth and support of ministries), Voices of Omaha (enable new member participation), Wings of hope Cancer Support Center (further the rehabilitation of cancer post treatment cancer patients).