Joint Summer Worship Services – June 7 – July 19
Six Mile Grove - 9:00 a.m.
Exception – June 28th - Lyle Park 4th of July Celebration

Joint Worship Services July 26 - August 30
Mona - 9:00 a.m.

Drive-In Services: July 12 – Aug. 16 7:30 p.m. in Mona

Sept. 6, 2009 -
Six Mile Grove 150th Anniversary Commemorative Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.

Come join us! We'd love to see you!

Drive-In Services

“Honking for Jesus” is about to begin for another season at the Mona Lutheran Church, Mona, IA. A unique musical ministry begun in 1972, it which takes place outdoors on the east lawn & parking lot of the church at 7:30 pm on designated Sunday evenings in a refurbished chicken coop. The audience sits in their cars; to show their appreciation and approval of the musical and spoken messages, they are encouraged to “honk their car horns!”

There are a variety of musical offerings including single performers, trios, quartets and blue grass fiddlers. There is something for everyone from traditional to contemporary hymns and songs. The spoken messages vary. But, the main concern is draw people to a comfortable setting for worship with an important mission and message—that of our Lord Jesus Christ! Many good friendships have been formed over the years. All denominations welcome!

The outdoor services draw folks from a wide area in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. The focus of each service is presenting Christ’s message of hope and encouragement through music and faith stories. Some of the people attending may have problems, may be seeking help that may come to them as they listen to the phrases of a contemporary gospel song or someone’s testimony.

The services are held in early evening to attract senior citizens and others, perhaps with health problems, who may not be able to come to a morning service. Overall, the intent is to provide a worshipful experience for all in a casual, warm & friendly atmosphere. Once the service is over, all are welcome to join the sponsoring congregations of Mona and Six Mile Grove Lutheran Churches for coffee and refreshments.

LOCATION: Mona Lutheran Church is located 1 mile south of Lyle, MN on Hwy 218, turn Right onto Mona Drive & go approximately 1⁄4 mile SW on 500th Street to Epic Ave, turn left & go 1/8 mile south OR: 8 miles north of Saint Ansgar, IA on US Hwy 218, turn Left onto Mona Drive & go approximately 1⁄4 mile SW on 500th Street to Epic Ave, turn left & go 1/8 mile south.

July 12, 2009 Saratoga Boys – Saratoga, IA * (INDOOR SERVICE)
Group Includes: Arnie Tonjes, Harold Jensen, Dan Beran, Steve Karels and
Jane Karels (Accompanist)

July 19, 2009 The Foundation Quartet – Apple Valley, MN
Group Includes: Bob Fallt, John Backstrom, Dester Kile & Dale Tornell

July 26, 2009 The Meyer Brothers & Friends – Mona, IA (Kurt, Lowell & Mark Meyer & others)

August 2, 2009 Hayward Quartet -- Hayward, MN
Group includes: Pastor Scott Meyer, Phil Tennis, Kevin Lukes, and Dan Johnson

August 9, 2009 Praise Him -- Ellendale, MN
Group includes: Arlen & Coleen Brekke, David & Carrie Paulson, Larry & Emily Otto, and Larry & Terry Jensen

August 16, 2009 David Courey – Glenville, MN and Beth Crosby – Mankato, MN

July 12, 2009 SARATOGA BOYS (INDOOR SERVICE):
THE SARATOGA BOYS: The quartet comes from a little country church nestled in the northeastern Iowa community of Saratoga. They sing a mixture of inspirational, contemporary, and favorite old-time gospel melodies that will uplift your spirit and challenge you to a deeper walk with the Lord. Though each member has a different full-time occupation, everyone shares a common desire to present the gospel in music as the Lord provides opportunity. They are: Arnie Tonjes, first tenor; Harold Jensen, second tenor; Dan Beran, baritone; and Steve Karels, bass. They are accompanied by Jane Karels (Steve's wife).

July 19, 2009 The Foundation Quartet of Apple Valley
"For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ." - I Corinthians 3:11 - This quartet sings a variety of old Gospel favorites and enjoys reconnecting with the Mona crowd that has gotten to know them so well over the several years that they have been a part of our summer drive-in event.
The Foundation Quartet enjoys making harmonious gospel music together. Like most gospel music, their songs talk about the foundations of faith: the forgiveness of sins through Jesus Christ, the joy of new life in Him, and the hope of eternal life with Him in Heaven. Their travels have brought them before groups all around the Midwest: Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Illinois. They even have a winter "tour" in the Phoenix area.

The FOUNDATION QUARTET is composed of four men who love the Lord and have chosen to serve Him singing Southern Gospel Music. The messages and harmonies of the songs we sing have brought encouragement and blessing, as we minister to groups large and small all over the Midwest and on our Arizona Tour during the frozen months. Bob Fallt, joined the Quartet in 1995, a retired EFCA pastor of more than fifty years. He sings Tenor, as the Manager for the group, is the one you contact when you want the group to come to your church or special event. John Backstrom joined in 2006, sings Lead, and is a retired American Airlines pilot. Because he is the Treasurer, he is the one you give the “free will offering” to when we sing for you. Dester Kile joined late in 2006. He sings Baritone, and come to us with a wide variety of music ministry in his many years of serving the Lord. Dale Tornell has been singing Bass in the Quartet since 1999, when he retired from teaching fifth graders. Dale, the Transportation Director, also helps with choosing music and coordinating recording projects.
The Quartet wives play a large part in our ministry. They not only give encouragement, help, and prayers, they sell our projects, play the piano, organize our lives, and run the soundboard. Though we sing a wide variety of styles and tempos, we strive to show our love of close four-part harmony by carefully choosing old and new gospel songs that speak to us, as well as to our audiences. We sing in churches for worship services, special concerts, banquets, adult fellowship groups, as well as gospel conventions and sings.

July 26, 2009 THE MEYER BROTHERS & FRIENDS – Mona, IA (Kurt, Lowell, Mark, Scott Meyer)
The Meyer Brothers grew up in the Mona Lutheran Church, the sons of Loren and Margaret Meyer. Kurt, Lowell and Mark may be joined by family members and friends to provide wonderful harmony and high quality religious entertainment with a light touch of humor.
The Meyer Brothers started their singing careers as children with frequent performances for parents, grandparents, milk cows… anyone who would listen! As they grew older, their careers took them in many different directions, but the brothers always found a way to get together again to sing for special occasions. And, for the last two years, the brothers have been especially blessed to perform at Mona Lutheran Church’s summer drive-in service where they have delighted audiences with their take on gospel favorites, classic hymns and more.
Kurt (tenor), the eldest of the singing Meyers, worked as a consultant to non-profits for the last 28 years, most recently with Kairos, a nationally renowned Christian resource development firm in St. Paul. He and his wife Paula now live in Mitchell County and they have three children, Margaret, Eleanor and Ethan.
Mark (bass), a Sergeant with the Waterloo (Iowa) Police Department for the last 32 years, also serves as an agent for the Tri-County Drug Task Force. Mark and his wife Ann (a Lieutenant with the Department) have three children: Loren, Lana and Natalie, and welcomed their first grandchild this past year.
Lowell (baritone) is a social worker in St. Paul where he works for Goodwill/Easter Seals as the clinical supervisor of its mental health services division. He lives in Mendota Heights with his wife, Margaret, his wife’s mother, Barbara and his children, Samuel and Georgia.
Scott (tenor) is the youngest of the brothers and is well known at Mona Lutheran Church. Scott is pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sibley, Iowa, where he has been since 2006. Previously, Scott served parishes in Waseca and Hayward, Minnesota, Arlington, Iowa & currently, Sibley, Iowa. Scott and his wife, Regina, have three children: Peter, Clara and Andrea.

August 2, 2009 HAYWARD QUARTET (Hayward/Trondhjem Quartet & Pastor Scott Meyer)
The Hayward Trondhjem Quartet started singing as a quartet in 1996 after Pastor Scott Meyer was called to serve the Hayward Lutheran and Trondhjem Lutheran congregations. During the time that Pastor Scott served these congregations, the quartet included two retired farmers, Phil Tennis, a who sings baritone and Dan Johnson who sings bass; Kevin Lucas, tenor, who manages a hog operation, and Pastor Meyer.
In 2001, Meyer accepted a call to Waseca as an associate pastor. Because the group enjoyed singing together and since Pastor Scott is a son of the Mona congregation, the drive-in committee was pleased to be able to include this quartet again for the 2009 season.

August 9, 2009 PRAISE HIM – Glenville, MN
"Worship the Lord with joy; come before Him with happy songs!" - Psalm 100:2
"Dear Friends in Christ, Thank you for inviting Praise Him to join you in worship! We are looking forward to sharing God's message through scripture, word, and songs. Please pray for us as we seek the Lord regarding these things. It is a privilege to worship together, to gather without fear, and to anticipate that God will reveal to each of us as we diligently meet him in prayer. As Psalm 73:26 assures us, we will surely rejoice and be glad! My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. May God's blessings come to pass, as His strength is made evident in your church and in your homes! Love and peace - Praise Him."
Back for the third year, PRAISE HIM is a group of committed Christians whose mission is to glorify God and praise His Holy Name. They have traveled throughout southern Minnesota, as well as southern Wisconsin, Kansas and Iowa. Members are David and Carrie Paulson, Arlen and Colleen Brekke, Larry and Emily Otto, and Larry and Terry Jenson. www.smig.net/praisehi

August 16, 2009 DAVID COUREY & BETH CROSBY:
David G. Courey: David moved to Albert Lea, MN from Helena, Montana 3-years ago in June 2005, and currently works at Farmers State Bank as their CFO in the Albert Lea office. David has been a guitar worship Leader in Montana for 9 years at a Church called “Last Chance Chapel.”
David currently is part of the worship leadership of “Our Fathers House”, located in Albert Lea. David has played the guitar at various locations since living in Minnesota, such as: Chamber of Commerce Events, Farmers Market, St. John’s Lutheran, Good Samaritan, National Day of Prayer. His music style specializes in both contemporary and “Old Time” gospel, John Denver, James Taylor and other easy listening music. He is single and resides in Glenville, MN.
Beth Crosby:
Beth Crosby was raised in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, but was born in northern Wisconsin and calls both places home. Beth was performing onstage at a very early age and was active in community and summer stock theatre, band and choir for most of her childhood. She attended Minnesota State University in Mankato where she was involved in several theatre productions and choirs, and earned her bachelor's degree in music with the hopes of a career in musical theatre. She currently resides in Minnesota Lake.
During her college years, Beth entered a difficult and painful period in her life. She was introduced to Jesus Christ by a friend in 1991 and she accepted the call to music ministry shortly thereafter. Beth quickly became active as a vocalist and worship leader, most notably serving as lead vocalist in the band Free and Clear from 1998 to 1999, and now serves as a vocalist for the band Spirit and Truth based in Mankato, Minnesota. She launched her solo music ministry in 2004 with the release of her debut album, "Closer" and currently ministers throughout the Midwest as a singer, worship leader and speaker. Beth is also a founding member of Heart to Heart Music Ministries, a ministry devoted to proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ through music and assisting others called to music ministry in the areas of prayer support, vocal and music training, performance coaching and encouragement.
Beth's journey into Christian radio began in January of 1999 when she began at KJLY as a part-time on-air minister. Her role grew to a full-time evening position at KJLY, and then to on-air minister and operations manager at KJCY Radio in Mason City, Iowa. She left the radio ministry in 2002 to pursue her music ministry, but returned in 2005 to host the one o'clock hour each weekday for the Kinship Christian Radio family. Besides music and radio, Beth also enjoys custom framing artwork, working part-time at a cancer center in Mankato and spending time with her family. Above all things, Beth enjoys worshipping the Lord and serving Him in whatever capacity He asks.