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Logan County Chamber of Commerce Honors

First English

Lutheran Church

As Our Member Of The Week

7011 Fairhurst St..................................................... 970-522-5142

The First English Lutheran Church is being honored as the Logan County Chamber of Commerce Member of the Week. Accepting the award are (front row) Tina Gilkey, Jeni Felzien and (back row). Monica von Steinman, Gordon Felzein, Don Saling, Richard von Steinman, Darren Luft, Kraig Gilkey

…First English (FELC) was established in 1927. FELC is a member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. FELC wanted to be able to attend Worship in English, as they did not have an English-speaking Lutheran church in Sterling at that

point.

…During the decade of the 1920’s the need was seen among Lutherans in Sterling for an English language opportunity to worship our Lord and Savior. Many attended an organizational meeting on Dec.11, 1927. First English Lutheran Church was born that night.

…In the years since that first night, they have worshipped their Lord in a variety of places. Their locations were: Sterling Junior High School (formerly Sexson School) and the basement of Trinity Lutheran School, their first church building was located at 210 N. Division St. (dedicated in 1937), The Fox Theater (while our present building was being constructed), and their present facility 701 Fairhurst St., dedicated in 1954,and their education building dedicated in 1965. God has blessed them with a beautiful facility from which to serve Him and in which to worship Him.

…From the beginning of their congregation’s history they have been served by dedicated Pastors. After signing theconstitution for the newly formed congregation in December of 1927, the first call was issued on Jan. 4, 1928. Rev. E.C. Knorr was installed on Jan. 28,1928 and served until March 22, of 1936. During the vacancy we were served byRev. Brott of Trinity in Sterling; and from Haxtun, the Rev. J. Hannewald. Rev. A. Heimsoth was installed on Oct. 11, 1936, and served until March 10, 1942, when he was granted a peaceful release to become a chaplain during WorldWar II. During the brief vacancy, they were again served by Rev. Brott of Trinity, Sterling.

…Rev. Arnold Obermeier was installed on April 26, 1942, and served over 40 years until retiring in July of 1982. Rev. John Gorklo was installed on Sept 11, 1983, and served until February of 1988. During the vacancy they were served by Rev. Everett Garwood from February of 1988 until September of 1988 when Pastor and his family returned to the Philippines to continue his work in the mission field. Rev. Lohn M. Johnson was installed on Oct. 16, 1988, and served until May 31, 1997. During the vacancy they were served by Rev. Gregg Reiser from Trinity, Akron.

… Rev. Andrew Dimit was installed in July of 1998 and served until Dec. 31, 2004, at which time First English Lutheran and Trinity of Akron formed a dual parish, and Pastor Dimit was released from our call to accept the call to the

newly formed dual Parish. He served the dual parish until July of 2012, when the dual parish was ended. During this

most recent vacancy we were served by Rev. David Loeschke, from Haxtun. From August of 2012 until November of

2016 Rev. Loeschke helped the congregation heal.

…Rev. Richard von Steinman was called in November of 2016, however formal installation was on Jan. 8, 2017. Pastor von Steinman continues to shepherd the members of First English today. Pastor Richard served FELC during Covid19 during all of those different and difficult times. FELC kept their doors open and had worship by forming tiny worship services, at one point Pastor was leading 6 services each Sunday.

…First English Lutheran Church are looking forward to their future years of sharing with others the wonderful Life-

Giving message of Jesus our Savior. They look forward to worshipping Him and Celebrating his Sacraments of Holy

Baptism and Holy Communion. They rejoice that they are able to serve Him. They pray that many more souls are

blessed by their Lord through His Church. They at First English Lutheran are excited to be a part of the community of Sterling where they are able to proclaim the Resurrection of Jesus Christ until he comes again.

…FELC has an Oktoberfest and a Craft Bazaar each year for the community. Oktoberfest is just fun and a way to bring

the community together. The Craft Bazaar helps local crafters and vendors sell their items before Christmas.

…For more information, stop by First English Lutheran Church at 701 Fairhurst St. Sterling, CO 80751, call (970) 522-

5142, contact Pastor Richard von Steinman (970)-522-7096, Email: firstenglish701@gmail.com, online

http://firstenglish701.org/main/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FirstEnglishLutheran.

Join Us In Congratulating

First English

Lutheran Church

Our Member Of The Week

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Ambassadors from the Logan County Chamber of Commerce recently held a Ribbon Cutting welcoming Aladdin Campus Dining at Pete’s Retreat in the Hays Student Center at Northeastern Junior College. The remodeled dining area is open to the public and features a new menu with a great selection including new furnitures and televisions as well as a newly remodeled patio area with a customer friendly staff many who have worked in dining at NJC for 10 years. Stacie Marx, holding the certificate, is the Food Services Director and Jeri Estrada and Micaela Karg are holding the ribbon. NJC President Mike White was also on hand for the event.For more information call 970-521-6996, stop by Mondays-Fridays or online at https://njc.campus-dining.com/dining-location/petes-retreat



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High Plains Spice Company

Northeast Colorado Title Company

Family Resource Center

Simon Sterling

Precision Homes

Faith United

Scooters

Northeast Colorado Family Medicine

J & L Cafe

BMO of Sterling

Northeastern Dance

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“State Of American Business”

In this year’s State of American Business keynote address, U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark defended American free enterprise in a rousing and optimistic speech at Chamber headquarters in Washington, D.C., that was broadcast to thousands of business leaders and partners in all 50 states and in more than 100 countries.“The State of American Business is optimistic. And this country, its citizens and leaders, and our partners around the world need to hear it,” Clark said. “There are plenty of critics who want to tell you everything that is wrong with capitalism. But the truth is, it’s a good news story.”In the speech, Clark made clear that the Chamber’s mission is the same today as was when the organization was founded 112 years ago: “to defend, protect, and promote free enterprise.” 

Optimistic And Pro-Growth

December A 'Mixed Bag'

December’s job data was a mixed bag. Employers added 216,000 jobs, which was way above expectations. However, previous months’ jobs gains were revised down 71,000. Wages rose strongly: 0.4% from November and 4.1% annually compared to December 2022. The labor work force contracted 676,000 workers last month. There are only 0.71 workers available for every open job. Usually when the economy adds jobs at a strong pace, workers come back to the labor force. The drop in the labor force could be an aberration or could signal that the jobs market is weakening...................................................

Labor Market

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Polis Has Ambitious Goals

Gov. Jared Polis spanned the political spectrum in his State of the State Address, calling for big transit spending and more environmental-justice regulations but also telling legislators he wants income-tax cuts and housing changes that include construction-defects reform.Th annual speech included a wide-ranging and lengthy set of policy goals, from creating more transit-oriented communities as an affordable-housing solution to investing more in the creation of new career pathways to finding more ways to limit prescription-drug prices. The sixth-year Democratic governor weaved a theme throughout it that now is the time to take bold steps as the state approaches its sesquicentennial in 2026, in order to allow it to be a leader in areas from its growing quantum sector to providing more housing for residents.Polis, clearly feeling emboldened after cruising to re-election in November 2022 and having his name circulated in recent months as a potential future presidential candidate, challenged both parties to bend their traditional thinking to make the state more livable and affordable. At one point in the 57-minute address, he called on Democrats to drop their opposition to cutting the income tax and then said cuts should be part of the progressive reforms to Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights refund mechanisms that Republicans have opposed as wealth redistribution, drawing bipartisan silence.

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Leaders Have Different Goals 

Though Colorado’s legislative leaders remained traditionally vague on their strategic priorities during opening-day speeches Wednesday, Democrats emphasized themes of housing affordability, workforce development, environmental protection — and decorum. Republican leaders, once again facing historic deficits in both the House and Senate, used their orations on the first day of the 120-day session to plead wih Democrats for restraint, particularly on regulatory issues. But they joined their colleagues across the aisle in vowing efforts to seek relief from high costs of living, setting the parties on a course to see whether they can travel similar roads to try to get to the same goal. While the General Assembly has what Senate President Steve Fenberg, D-Boulder, called a “long … list of goals we hope to accomplish,” much of the opening-day addresses from him and House Speaker Julie McCluskie, D-Dillon, centered on the need for increased civility at the Capitol. Two Democratic legislators resigned last month, citing the vitriolic atmosphere in the Legislature, and McCluskie has reprimanded both a Democratic (Elisabeth Epps) and Republican (Scott Bottoms) representative over the past five months because of their behaviors.

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LEAP Heat Assistance

At The Sterling Public Library

It’s Story Time! Baby Time (newborn to 24 months old) is held on Tuesdays from 9:30-10 a.m. Little Readers (ages 2-5 years old) are Mondays from 9:30-10:15 a.m. or Tuesdays from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Both sessions of Little Readers will be the same so please choose one day to attend. If anyone has questions,please call the library at 970-522-2023 for more information.

Sterling Public Library

Northeastern Junior College

A Caring Pregnancy Resource Center

Windsong Chorus Concert

Colorado Scenic And Historic Byways Photo Exhibit

A photo exhibit of the Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways beginning in late January and will be the focus of focus of the first 2024 History Café at the Overland Trail Museum, on Wed., Jan. 31 at 10:30 a..m in the High Plains Education Center. A short presentation in HPEC will be followed by a tour of this beautiful photo exhibit which will be in the Dave Hamil building. History Café participants will be the first to see this temporary exhibit at the museum. The Overland Trail Museum will be hosting the photo exhibit of the Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways beginning on Jan. 31 and on exhibit through mid-April. The exhibit features 52 photos of the 26 sites in Colorado. The collection has been displayed at Denver International Airport, the Colorado State Capitol, History Colorado and the Colorado State Fair as well as other venues throughout the state.Mark your calendars for the last Wednesday of each month as we gather for coffee/tea, conversation, muffins and history! Seating is limited so please call the museum to reserve your spot at History Café – 970-522-3895.

Museum January Newsletter ............... Historic Byways Exhibit

Sterling Arts Council

Sterling Creatives

First Presbyterian Church

Hospice Of The Plains

Advocates For Recovery

Hoops Homecoming

Community Lenten Services

Health Department

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Did you know joining a chamber of commerce can help your com-pany gain access to valuable resources and exposure in the community? A business's visibility and trustworthiness in the community can improve greatly by joining the chamber of commerce. The mission of the Logan County Chamber of Commerce is to strengthen business ties and foster economic development in the county.

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January Calendar of Events

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