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The ANNUAL MEETING of East Side Lutheran Church

will be held on

Sunday, January 29, 2017 @ 12:45 pm.

It will be preceded by a

congregational

pot-luck dinner at noon.

(In the even of inclement weather, the

meeting will be held on

Sunday, February 5th at 12:45 pm)

The Annual Meeting Sunday, January 29, 2017

12:45 pm — in the Sanctuary

Agenda:

Voting Member Registration

Opening Prayer

Announcement of Voting Member Qualifications

Minutes of Previous Meetings

Unfinished Business

State of the Parish Report — Pastor Olaf Roynesdal

Treasurer’s Reports — Wayne Wosje

Report of the Congregation Council — President Carla Middlen

Other Reports, if any

Approval of 2017 Budget

Elections

Other New Business, if any

Adjournment

(Fifty-one voting members shall constitute a quorum. [C10.04]

Robert’s Rules of Order shall prevail at all meetings of the congregation [C10.07])

1300 East 10th Street Sioux Falls SD 57103-1796

605-336-3597; Fax: 605-336-8660 www.eastsidelc.org

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EAST SIDE LUTHERAN CHURCH ANNUAL MEETING January 31, 2016

President Carla Middlen called the meeting to order and gave the opening prayer. She then asked if there

were any additions or corrections to the agenda. There were none. A motion was made by Barbara

Anderson, seconded by John Boheman to approve the agenda as printed. Motion carried. President Middlen

announced that all confirmed members are voting members. There were 65 voting members registered for the

meeting.

Approval of minutes of previous meetings – Minutes of the annual meeting of January 25, 2015 were

distributed in the packet. A motion was made by Marcia Roynesdal, seconded by Nancy Renner to accept the

minutes as distributed. Motion carried. Minutes of the special meeting of May 31, 2015 and August 9, 2015

were also distributed in the packet. A motion was made by Bob Himrich, seconded by Barbara Anderson to

accept those minutes as distributed. Motion carried.

State of the Parish – Pastor Olaf Roynesdal stated that Associate Pastor Joshua Johnson has been on

board since August and things are moving together nicely. The roof project has been completed and many

good comments have been received. Members of the Roof Task Force were recognized and thanked for their

hard work. Mediation on the lawsuit was held on January 14, 2016 from 9am to 9:30pm. At this time details

cannot be released until everything has been signed and a check has been received but as soon as we can

those details will be released. He thanked all those that attended the daylong event. A thank you was given

to Gigi Rieder for all that she did in keeping over 22,000 pieces of evidence together and orderly for our

attorneys. The Barn needs a new roof before work can begin on the inside. Our Lenten worship will be

focusing on the 7 Deadly Sins. A community Day Camp will be held this year so more involvement is

needed from our members. Specific boundaries for the mailing will be determined. A new pictorial directory

is needed and options being looked into include an on-line version. In three years East Side will celebrate its

100th Anniversary. Plans to observe this may include inviting all former members to visit during that year.

Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer Wosje repor ted a mispr int on page 11 of the Treasurer’s Repor t in the

foundation income. Instead of $152,000.00 it should be $12,000.00. We have increased our projected

benevolences to the Synod and St. Dysmas and hope the resources to meet these projections will be available.

The music department was over budget largely due to a complete re-furbishment of the handbells. In the

future this can be done on a much smaller scale but regular schedule. He reported that we began 2015 with a

deficit of slightly more than $15,000.00 in the building fund 5 appeal and ended the year with a deficit of

nearly $56,000.00 so we need to “dig in” and increase giving to continue to make our mortgage payments. A

question was raised on the MidAmerican expense numbers in the report versus those in the newsletter.

Treasurer Wosje will look into this with Gigi Rieder. A motion to approve the report with corrections was

made by Bob Himrich, seconded by David Drewes. Motion carried.

Report of the Church Council – President Car la Middlen introduced the council and thanked them for

all their work during the last year. She also thanked Tom Hendricks for his years of service as he is leaving

the council this year. At the start of 2015 our roof leaked, the barn was an eye sore and we needed an

Associate Pastor. Through hard work by many people all of those have been completed. We are in the

Neighborhood For Good through our block party, meals for Terry Redlin teachers, and our after school

program. Our rummage sale was a huge success. All these events were completed due to hard work by

members working together. She reminded members that their input, questions, ideas are needed by the

council. The weekly reminder is helpful to members.

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Approval of the 2016 Budget – Treasurer Wosje reported it is unusual that we budget for less expenses than

last year but that is what is proposed for 2016. There were no questions from the floor on the proposed

budget. A motion was made by Michael Molland, seconded by Karel Amend to approve the budget as

presented. Motion carried.

Elections – The nominating committee consisting of Barbara Anderson, John Boheman, Shelli Masek,

and Gene Siebert were introduced and thanked for their work. The council position of Marilyn Haiar in

Evangelism is eligible to be re-elected and she has consented to that. A person was needed to fill the

Fellowship spot as Tom Hendricks is not eligible for re-election. Jackie Swiden has agreed to run for that

position. There were no additional nominations from the floor. A motion was made by Jane Himrich,

seconded by Nancy Renner to accept these nominations. Motion carried. Jerry Jacobs and Doug Jacobson

are eligible to serve another term on the Endowment Committee and the committee is recommending that

they be re-elected. Motion to re-elect them was made by Irene Nesheim, seconded by Olaf Roynesdal.

Motion carried. Five people are needed to represent East Side at the Synod Assembly meeting on June 3 - 4

in Watertown, SD. Janet Keenan Hauck, John and Diane Boheman and Randy Kolden volunteered to

attend. One more volunteer is needed. Five people are needed to serve on the Nominating Committee.

Barbara Anderson, John Boheman, Cherie DeYoung, Deb Gunn and Ron Hopkins volunteered to

serve.

A motion was made by John Boheman, seconded by Jane Himrich to adjourn. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda J. Hoeck, Secretary

CONGREGATION PRESIDENT’S REPORT----2016

The 2016 year started off on a positive note with the settlement of our lawsuit and the delivery of the

settlement check. With the lawsuit behind us, we have been able to move forward with a renewed sense of

purpose as we continue to be “IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD FOR GOOD.”

Our new roof is on (with just a few finishes left to be completed when the weather allows). The attorneys

have been paid, our loan (plus interest) from the Endowment Fund has been repaid, and money has been

earmarked for the repairs to the west entrance and the sound boards in the Fellowship Hall. Special thanks to

the Endowment Fund Board who voted to give $125,000 of the interest money they received to the Roof

Fund.

Pastor Josh and the Barn Task Force have had a busy year working on the renovation of the Barn. James

Roofing was hired to put on a new asphalt roof, but the majority of the work inside has been done by the Task

Force and members of the congregation who have volunteered their time and expertise to help with this

project. The project will be completed in the near future and an Open House will be held so you can all see

the remarkable transformation. This will be a great space for our youth and may also be used for various

meetings and activities.

We have sometimes struggled to get young people to attend our summer Day Camp, but that was certainly not

the case this year. Invitations were mailed to families in the Anne Sullivan, Terry Redlin, and Eugene Field (Continued on page 4)

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attendance areas as well as to our East Side families. The result was amazing---55 young people attended!

This was truly an example of being “IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD FOR GOOD.” Meals and snacks were

provided thanks to the generous donations of food and time by many of you. A huge thank you to all who

helped in any way.

In the spirit of being “In the Neighborhood for Good”, our annual Block Party brought in a huge crowd of

church members and neighborhood friends. Mailings were sent to households in the 57103 and 57110 zip

code areas, and many who attended told us it was the mailing that drew them to the event. Each year this

event gets bigger and better. Thanks to all who helped make this such a success.

In conjunction with the Block Party, we held our second annual Rummage Sale. Once again it was a huge

success bringing in $8,017.96 which was donated to the Roof Fund. The people who organize and the

rummage sale do an amazing job. It is a huge task requiring many hours of work. Remember: they are

always looking for new volunteers to help.

Our second annual Trunk or Treat surprised everyone with the huge number of kids who joined us. This

resulted in a few quick trips to nearby businesses for more candy. What a great problem to have!

As a congregation, we continue to Welcome All, Serve Others, and Grow in Faith. There are many projects

we do on a regular basis, but we are also continually looking for new ways we can help and support one

another as well as those around us. To be “In the Neighborhood for Good” requires that we continually

identify needs both within and outside of our church and that we work together to address these needs. This

is the commitment we made when we chose to remain in our current location. I am grateful for the many

people in our congregation who are willing to step up and make a difference in the lives of others. All of us

can do something. Within our congregation there are so many talents and skills that could be put to good use

in fulfilling our promise to be “IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD FOR GOOD.” Never think that you can’t make

a difference because YOU CAN. As we begin a new year, let us all resolve to seek out new ways that we

can use our time and our talents to help our church and our neighborhood. To be “IN THE

NEIGHBORHOOD FOR GOOD” needs to be more than a promise; it needs to be how we live each

day.

On a personal note, I would like to thank you all for the privilege of serving three terms as your Congregation

President. Together we have overcome challenges, solved problems big and small, and found new ways to

fulfill our mission. I would especially like to thank Pastor Olaf for his guidance and friendship.

God’s blessings to each one of you.

East Side Lutheran Congregation Council

2017 Carla Middlen, President 2019 Marilyn Haiar, Evangelism

Jeff Armstrong, Property Jackie Swiden, Fellowship

Lorri Halverson, Stewardship

Linda Hoeck, Secretary

2018 Pam Alexander, Worship (appointed by Council)

Wayne Wosje, Treasurer Pastor Olaf Roynesdal, ex officio

Jason Bormann, Education Pastor Joshua Johnson, ex officio

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Healthy Rides, people in need have been able to get to physical therapy after surgery; others were able to make it to preventative care appointments for mammograms and colonoscopies; still others were able to keep seeing their mental health provider. This would not have happened without this caring transportation ministry. In 2016 Healthy Rides provided a little over 55 round trip rides each month. The cost of each ride through Project Car has increased to $11 due to cost of insurance, gas, and maintenance of the vehicles. Recipients of this service are referred by certain agencies and clinics as well as Charis member congregations that have designated a referring parish nurse or other responsible person. Healthy Rides continues to grow and be effective because of all who are partners either through their donations or by encouraging members to become volunteer drivers for Project CAR. Thanks and Blessings: Many thanks and blessings go out to all Charis Ministry Partner congregations and their members and friends who make this unique non-profit ministry possible by providing board members, regular financial support, donations of food and hygiene items, volunteer drivers, sponsoring/volunteering for distributions, prayer support, and so much more. As always special thanks goes to East Side Lutheran Church for providing office and storage space for Food to You and to Peace Lutheran for handling Charis’ personnel financial services. The combination of income from those groups sponsoring a Food to You distribution, plus supporting gifts from Charis churches and other individuals and groups was strong yet again. A big thank you to Sammon’s Financial that donated $7,500 to Food to You and will be sponsoring a distribution in 2017. The blessings from the Charis members, and the many friends of Food to You and Necessities for Neighbors, continues to have a major effect on the ministry and allows us to show the strength and love of Christ through His church. Thank you to all those that have contributed in some way throughout 2016. Together we work to fulfill Christ’s commandment to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. May God bless Charis Ministry, the Charis members, and all those we will serve throughout 2017. Nicholas Welder Dan Paulson, Grace Lutheran Church Director, Charis Ministry Partners Chair, Charis Ministry Partners Board

East Side Lutheran Church Statistical Report for 2016

Baptized Confirmed

Membership, January 1, 2016 1,718 1,315

Additions:

By Holy Baptism 12

By Transfer 25 23

Baptized Members Confirmed 8

Affirmed Faith 1 1

Total Additions: 38 32

Losses:

By Death 23 23

By Transfer 12 9

Removed 21 19

Total Losses: 56 51

Membership, December 31, 2016 1,700 1,296

Average Sunday Worship Attendance: 507

Confirmed Members who communed: 1,144

Confirmed Members who communed and contributed: 877

Unconfirmed Members who communed: 62

Number in Church School: 127

Number in Confirmation Ministry: 18

East Side Lutheran Church Staff:

Senior Pastor: Rev. Dr. Olaf Roynesdal Office Manager: Gigi Rieder

Associate Pastor: Rev. Joshua Johnson Secretary/Receptionist: Ashley Wilson

Visitation Pastor: Rev. Kermit Rye New Member Coord: Linda Hoeck

Adult Choir Director: Glenyta Hanson Custodians: Michael Rieder and Mark Weber

Education/Youth Director: Jennie Hoefer Handbell Director: Linda Hoeck

Organist: Paul Griffith King’s Choir Director: Betty Shomper

Volunteer Coordinator: (vacant) Nursery Attendants: Kim Dickey

Ashley Prieto

January 21, 2017

East Side Lutheran Church

1300 East 10th Street

Sioux Falls SD 57103-1796

We performed the audit of the financial books of East Side Lutheran Church. To the best of our

knowledge and belief upon completion of our audit, we believe the funds are in balance and

reflect the transactions that occurred during the year of 2016.

Respectfully submitted,

AUDITING COMMITTEE

Steve Ellis Julie Hebb Dave Hebb

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Baptisms Name Date

Ryker Eugene Rowenhorst 2/28/2016

Bernard Michael Wiley 3/20/2016

Brandon Micheal Williams 4/3/2016

Lincoln Allen Berg 4/17/2016

Safia Marie Mamboleo 5/1/2016

Emma Ann Bak 8/21/2016

Andre Ryan Ubokudom 8/21/2016

Olivia Ryan Kalkman 10/23/2016

Harrison Henry Schmitt 10/23/2016

Talon Lee Peterson 10/23/2016

Carson Dean Middlen 11/6/2016

Paul Thomas Johansson 12/25/2016

Weddings Date Adam & Taylor (Lawrence) Konken 1/16/2016

Matthew & Cassandra (Hooker) Dawley 3/19/2016

Terry & Carol (Steele) Stoakes 6/5/2016

Randy & Kelsey (Warwick) Jacques 6/11/2016

Nicholas & Briana (Johnston) Nelsen 7/9/2016

Josh & Becca (Boe) Skogen 7/16/2016

Cody & Kasie (Bunker) Ossenfoort 7/23/2016

Eric & Missy (Grage) Postma 8/13/2016

Jon & Liz (Thrond) Cisar 8/27/2016

Robert & Hannah (Minor) Mathison 9/10/2016

Kyle & Meagan (Friese) Henning 9/24/2016

Tanner & Alyssa (Lux) Lund 9/24/2016

Tracy & Virginia (Holt) Bleth 9/25/2016

Justin & Sherry (Stark) Lechner 9/25/2016

Jake & Laura (Nelson) Samuelson 10/8/2016

Matt & Jeslyn (Buckmiller) Kleinschmidt 10/15/2016

Confirmations

October 30, 2016

Samantha Hartje

Olivia Kanengieter

Elijah Klein

Delaney Krogh

Ethan Olson

Benjamin Peterson

Treyton Runge

Kaitlin Seten

Deaths Name Date of Funeral

Arnold Tronson 1/7/2016

Selma "Sally" Rich 1/11/2016

James Hales 2/25/2016

Jacqueline Wilson 3/3/2016

Ione G Cherry 3/24/2016

Pearl C Machmiller 3/28/2016

Harlan R Sprecher 4/1/2016

Leona Wallenberg 4/1/2016

Tenaya Taylor 4/7/2016

Lawella Thompson 4/13/2016

Betty Lou Spicer 4/18/2016

Louis Skrondahl 5/13/2016

Rosie Bernards 5/18/2016

Judith Klein 5/20/2016

Heather Peterson 5/21/2016

Marcia Blume 5/19/2016

Scott Mier Sr 6/2/2016

J,D. Burnett 6/25/2016

Kevin Hooker 6/27/2016

Steven DeJong 8/6/2016

Lucille Eliason 8/8/2016

Violet Gilberts 8/11/2016

Barbara Halvorson 8/20/2016

Carl Edwin Frey 8/6/2016

Patricia Ann Griffith 9/21/2016

Pearl Oien 9/24/2016

Margaret Olesen 10/6/2016

Joyce Newhagen 10/19/2016

Lorraine "Lori" Darger 10/24/2016

Emy Lou Nelson 11/2/2016

Phyllis Annette Hoiseth 11/21/2016

Shirley Ann Widmann 12/1/2016

Duane Fanebust 12/1/2016

Donald Ivan Grant 12/7/2016

Maxine Helen Bresee 12/16/2016

Vernon Eidsness 12/20/2016

Allan Swalve 12/23/2016

Howard Severson 12/28/2016

First Communions

October 16 2016

Ava Fisher

Anthony Herberg

Ryker Lee

Emilee Martens

Grant Masek

Keegan McCroskey

Makayla Van Regenmorter

Azalea Walpole

Statistical Report for 2016 Charis Ministry Partners Annual Report for 2016 Augustana, Our Savior’s, East Side, Messiah New Hope, First, Peace, Gloria Dei, Renner,

Grace, Spirit of Joy, Holy Cross, St. John, and Westside Lutheran Charis Ministry Partner Congregations

Charis Ministry Partners is in its seventh year as a public non-profit organization serving neighbors in need in the Sioux Falls area. All three ministries continue to grow in their capacity to serve the community of Sioux Falls, in large part because of the continued support of the Partner churches. Charis Ministry welcomed Westside Lutheran into the partnership this year, expanding our partnership from 12 to 13. A board made up of a representative of each of the member congregations meets every other month to oversee this unique shared servant ministry. Nicholas Welder continues in his role as Director, both supporting Food to You as the Coordinator and representing Charis to the community and Partner churches. The Food to You Mobile Food Pantry has provided 25-35 lb. of groceries and hygiene items to an average of 85 families each week. The highest number of households served at a distribution was 115 in August at East Side Lutheran. There were 48 distributions at four sites in a monthly rotation – East Side, Messiah New Hope, Augustana, and St. John Lutheran Church. The households served during 2016 totaled 4,066 with 756 of them (18%) being newcomers. 65 to 75% of the families served included children and 10-20% include senior citizens. Charis Ministry Partner congregations sponsored/volunteered for 27 of the 48 FTY distributions in 2016. The other distributions were served, and sponsored, by eight non-Charis congregations (both ELCA and other denominations), seven businesses, three service groups, a USD student group, a local school staff, and friends and family of Food to You. POET once again blessed FTY with fresh produce from their community garden, which they donated each Thursday in July-September. The Bread Break ministry out of Messiah New Hope continues to be a major blessing for FTY, allowing the use of their van on a weekly basis for transportation of goods, as well as fresh baked goods. Special donations from Bread Break included Panera Bread, Breadico, Breadsmith Bread, and Einstein Bagels. Feeding South Dakota continues to be a partner with FTY, supplying us with produce, breads, pastries, and assorted frozen foods. Often they will offer special items such as watermelon, turkey, or ham at a reduced handling cost. Food to You offered out over 117,900 pounds of product, not including those items donated by the Partner churches and outside sources. For 2017, the Charis Ministry Partner Board continues to suggest that Charis congregations serve at least two distributions throughout the year. The Necessities for Neighbors servant ministry continues to see an increased need of necessity items for our families in the Sioux Falls region. Through generous donations of money, equipment and products an average of 330 families, up nearly 30 families per distribution compared to 2015, were served each month; the largest distribution being in August with a record number of 404 families served. Guest households received these household products the first Sunday of each month at 3pm: laundry soap, diapers, feminine hygiene products, and toilet paper. Sister Charis Ministry Partner congregations have helped in many ways either by financial or product donation and helping on site at some of our distributions. All Charis churches are encouraged to sponsor 1 distribution during the year. Please contact Jackie Bailey at Peace Lutheran to discuss a sponsorship. Healthy Rides, the medical transportation ministry of Charis Ministry Partners, furnishes rides in partnership with Project Car to health-related appointments for those who have no means of getting there. Because of

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Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

Happy 2017!! We have had an eventful year with Children’s/Youth Ministry in 2016!! Let’s start with talking about

Day Camp!! We had over 65 campers from our own congregation and from the community, that number is just

astounding!! I am so very thankful for the counselors who came from Shetek Lutheran Ministries and our many helpers

from our very own congregation. Lots of new faces that volunteered their time to help with childcare, help during day

camp and make the yummy lunches!! Thanks to those who contributed snacks and their time for these kids during day

camp. Without you, it wouldn’t have been a success. I hope you that you are able to help us again!!!

Another huge success is our Sunday School!! We had about 90 kiddos sign up for Sunday School from preschool-6th

grade! A good chunk of them signed up during our huge successful block party we had the Saturday before Rally Day.

That was a “rockin” great success! I can’t wait to see what next year’s party will hold.

Roughly on a Sunday mornings up to this point, we see about 60 kids each Sunday and about 8 students on Wednesday

nights. To teach these children every Sunday and Wednesday night, I could not do it without our wonderful teachers

and helpers. We have many new faces that have never taught or helped with Sunday School in their lives, and many

who have been with me many years. I cannot do it alone, and I am so truly grateful for each and every one of them,

every single day. They are truly a great team, who help each other out when in need at any given time. Kudos to

them!!

This past year we had our second Trunk-or-Treat!! Wow!! I am still blown away from the amount of people that came

through our trunks!! I would roughly say, about 1000 people came through. I know that one trunk in particular went

through 25 bags of candy!! I know that I had to go to numerous stores to get more punch supplies and we still couldn’t

keep up!! J Thanks to the staff and volunteers that put in time and energy to have this event happen!! Watch out 2017,

we will be ready for another “Spooktacular” Trunk-or-Treat here at East Side!!!

During Sunday School this past Advent, we did a community service project, that maybe some of you were not aware

of. We helped make a Christmas a reality for a family that we did not know personally, but a few of our congregation

members did. This family had lost their mother at a very young age, and with her being the sole provider for her

family, they didn’t know where Christmas was coming from this year. That is where our kids stepped in. With help of

our families we had them contribute to “Operation Christmas!” Families who wanted to help could contribute any

amount they wished. With a joint effort of all of us, we were able to provide this family a Christmas dinner with all the

fixings with some money to spare to get a gift card to Hy-Vee to buy any other groceries that they may need. The kids

really liked helping out a family we may not have known, but were able to help!! As one child put it, “It was a

Christmas miracle for this family.” And it truly was! Thanks to those who contributed to this cause.

For our youth group we have had some events. One service project that the youth have helped with is “Operation

Birthday”! This is where they make birthday bags with various cake mixes, frosting, plates, napkins, and birthday

candles and we hand them out to various groups around the city, Food to You or given to church members who need

them to make a birthday party for a family member. We also made cookies for Sunday mornings!! We had a great team

that helped make cookies and make birthday bags that day! The youth who are interested in going to the next National

Youth Gathering have started their fundraising!! As I write this, there are about 17 months away from the next

gathering that will take place in the big city of Houston, Texas!! If there are youth/parents that are reading this and still

want to go to Houston, please let Jennie or Pastor Josh know, there is still time to sign up. J Our youth group is still

growing and I hope that 2017 will be no exception to that, and I pray that we continue to be prosperous in the years to

come!!

I am very excited for this year of 2017 in both our Children’s Ministry and Youth Ministry. From both ministries, I

thank you for your prayers and financial support. I pray that it will be a great, fun and enjoyable year for all the

children and youth here at East Side Lutheran Church.

Your Partner in Christ,

Jennie Hoefer, Children’s/Youth Ministry Director

January 2017

Fellow Members of East Side,

We began the year 2016 with a successful mediation regarding our lawsuit. This has been quite a

distraction for us for quite some time. With that behind us, we have been able to move forward with

repairs:

The Fellowship Hall was brought back to “normal” thanks to the fine work East Side member Todd

Brower. New acoustic panels will be installed once we have completed the West Entry Way.

The Roof of our entire facility was replaced with steel shingles. The end result is absolutely

beautiful. Equally “beautiful” is the fact that it will be a long, long time before the roof will need

replacement (most of us will not be alive when that happens!). The roof repairs are almost complete

and then the balance of the payment will be due. We are currently approximately $45,000 short in

that fund.

Work on the youth barn continues. Last year siding was installed. This year a much-needed new

roof was installed. New sheet rock was installed (thanks again to Todd Brower and volunteers) and

painted. Currently attention is focused on the flooring and lighting in the building. We will soon

have use of the whole first floor. This is very valuable space for us and our yourth ministry needs

and will be even more valuable in the future.

New security cameras have been installed that allow the office staff to see all people entering our

facility at all entrances. In addition, on Wednesday nights we have volunteers who “guard the

gates” and lock all the doors. We are making every effort to be a safe facility and simultaneously an

open one!

The Endowment Fund of our congregation grew significantly this year! Thanks to the settlement of

the lawsuit in January 2015, we were able to repay the fund (+ interest) of the monies we had

borrowed to make repairs to the church. The Endowment Committee then graciously donated

$125,000 of the interest we had paid to the Roof Fund! The Endowment Fund will be very

important to East Side’s future! It will become a major source of funds for benevolence ministry,

facility upkeep, and our ability to continue our radio ministry.

1300 East 10th Street Sioux Falls SD 57103-1796 (605) 336-3597; Fax: (605) 336-8660

www.eastsidelc.org E-mail: olaf@eastsidelc.org

Rev. Dr. Olaf Roynesdal, Sr. Pastor Rev. Joshua Johnson and Rev. Kermit Rye, Pastors

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As we look toward this coming year — and future years — we prepare for the following:

During the Season of Lent (which begins on Ash Wednesday, March 1st) we will be exploring parts

of Martin Luther’s Small Catechism during our mid-week worship! Pastors who are members of

East Side will join Pastor Josh and myself in exploring the Small Catechism. The year 2017 marks

the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation.

We will again provide a community Day Camp (June 27-30) which will cost nothing for children to

attend. We will again hope to have volunteers provide the noon meal as well as pre- and post- camp

care. This is a significant outreach to our community

We have completed taking pictures for our new pictorial directory. This will be an important

ministry tool for us as we will get to know each other a little better. My thanks to Pastor Josh and

the volunteers that assisted him in making this happen.

Our South Dakota Synod is engaged in a synod-wide leadership appeal entitled “Listen! God is

Calling”. In January’s newsletter you received information about this appeal and the commitment

forms by which you can respond. We need always be mindful that as a congregation we are part of

something much bigger, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. All churches in America are

facing a looming crisis: a shortage of pastors. Retirements are increasing, but seminary enrollments are

significantly lower. There are now 500 fewer students in our eight seminaries than there were just ten

years ago. There are, no doubt, a variety of reasons for this but one reason stands out: the high cost

(and subsequent high amount of student loans) of attending seminary. We need to be active in

recruiting pastors and other church professionals as well as lifting up in prayer the need of the church

for proclaimers of the Gospel!

Finally, for the third year in a row we have exceed our benevolence goals! That is because of your

generous support of East Side’s ministry. Our General Fund has done very well but we are hampered

in our building funds and I simply direct your attention to this.

The council bids a grateful farewell to three members who have served us well and faithfully for nine

years: Carla Middlen, President; Lorri Halverson, Stewardship; and Jeff Armstrong, Proper ty.

On behalf of us all, I want to thank them for their fine service. Thanks also to the countless hours you

fellow members, as volunteers, serve in various capacities here at East Side. Your willingness to serve

in ways large and small makes us a great congregation!

I count it a privilege to serve you as your pastor, and I thank God for you and for your prayers and

support. I also count it as a privilege to work with such a fine staff. The people on your staff are a great

asset to East Side and faithfully serve and embody the Gospel.

Sincerely in Christ,

Rev. Dr. Olaf Roynesdal,

Senior Pastor

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Grace and peace to you from Christ our Lord and Savior,

Who would have thought that a year and a half could go by so quickly? Much has happened since I be-

gan ministry with you, the good folks of East Side Lutheran Church. My wife and I moved into a new

house, got a rambunctious English Springer Spaniel, and experienced the coldest weather ever (until

this winter, that is). I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know many of your names and histories and

look forward to another year together in service of our Lord.

I wish to give a personal and heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who have and still are

helping with the renovation of the Youth Barn. To date it has gotten new siding, a new roof, new walls,

and will soon have a new floor. We are excited at the prospect of having this updated facility for our

church youth and members in which to gather, socialize, and have fun. Be on the lookout for a grand

reopening to check it out for yourself!

Last year we sent a small group of folks out to help with the annual railroad

cleanup where we had a blast and even found Everlasting Life!

(See the picture for proof) We will certainly try to participate in this and

other service projects in the upcoming year.

Lately it has been my joy and special project to coordinate our new photo

directory. It has been a learning experience and eye-opener to see just how

diverse our membership is. Thank you to all the wonderful folks who have

made phone calls, signed others up, reminded friends and family members,

and hosted picture days. This new directory will be a wonderful tool and

historical document for future generations of East Siders.

It has been a great pleasure to teach Confirmation, adult classes, and new members over the past year.

Your questions and insights have continued to prove to me that God calls each of us to share in the

ministry of Christ’s church. I look forward to learning with you and experiencing new ways in which

the gospel changes our lives for the better.

In closing, I wish to reflect that a year ago I was just beginning to learn my way around Sioux Falls. I

was (and still am) a newcomer to the vocation of professional ministry. Mistakes were made, micro-

phones broken (two so far), schedules conflicted, and names forgotten; but somehow, through it all

God was at work helping sinners become saints through Christ. The warm welcome and hospitality of

East Side Lutheran have made me feel at home, as I am sure it has for many over the years. Let us nev-

er stop welcoming, forgiving, and loving one another.

May the Good Lord bless this upcoming year so that together we may show the power of God’s love at

work through us. Whatever the year may bring, let it end with us a little closer to Christ.

Christ’s peace be with y’all, now and always. Amen

Pastor Josh Johnson (Associate Pastor)

Balance, 1/1/16 $ 269,704.88

Gifts in 2016 $ 481,934.98

2016 Earnings $ 54,843.63

2016 Distribution — ($ 10,788.00)

To Roof Fund — ($ 125,000.00)

Balance, 12/31/16 $ 674,940.49

The Endowment Fund was established by East Side Lutheran Church in 1992 to provide for out-

reach and in-reach programs of the congregation.

The Endowment Committee meets quarterly to review investment performance. In January it sets

the distribution for the year, normally 5% of the beginning balance at the end of the prior year. In

January 2016 the distribution was set at 4% of the balance on January 1, 2016.

This year, as a result of the lawsuit settlement, the congregation was able to pay back monies loaned

to us by the Endowment Committee for repairs to the church plus interest. The Endowment

Committee generously gave $125,000 of that accumulated interest to the Roof Fund.

An Endowment Fund Brochure is available.

2016 Endowment Fund Committee

Pam Eliason, Douglas Gravning, Jerry Jacobs, Douglas Jacobson,

Jason Klein, Congregation Council President,

Senior Pastor

Fund Balances, 12/31/16

Original Endowment Fund $ 179,108.19

Augustana PACT Grant $ 22,544.57

Seminary Aid Endowment $ 27,763.38

Gregerson Media Endowment $ 57,798.74

Seminary Aid 2 $ 4,053.53

Facilities Endowment $ 383,672.09

Totals $ 674,940.49

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East Side Lutheran Church

Treasurer's Report 2016

INCOME: 2016 Proposed 2016 Actual 2017 Proposed

OFFERINGS:

Current Year $ 482,000 $ 477,018 $ 510,000

Previous Year Giving $ 150

Loose Plate $ 12,000 $ 9,342 $ 10,000

Initial $ 2,000 $ 1,286 $ 2,000

Sunday School $ 554

Lenten $ 8,000 $ 8,793 $ 9,000

Easter $ 10,000 $ 7,891 $ 9,000

Thanksgiving $ 1,000 $ 903 $ 1,000

Advent/Christmas $ 15,000 $ 11,467 $ 13,000

Gifts - General Fund $ 3,000 $ 3,659 $ 4,000

KSOO Radio $ 9,000 $ 7,893 $ 9,000

Foundation Income $ 12,000 $ 13,856 $ 14,000

Global Missions $ 45

World Hunger $ 50

Other Special Gifts $ 3,000 $ 245 $ 3,000

Other Designated Gifts $ 5,000 $ 4,547 $ 3,000

2017 Advanced giving $

$ 562,000 $ 547,700 $ 587,000

OTHER INCOME:

Interest Income $ 3 $ 11 $ 3

Adult Ed Fees $ 200 $ 596 $ 200

Youth Activities $ 250

Confirmation Income $ 750 $ 657 $ 750

Thrivent Choice Dollars $ 6,500 $ 5,580 $ 6,500

Verizon Lease $ 13,500 $ 13,702 $ 13,500

Gifts for Camping $ 500 $ 447 $ 500

Sunday Bulletin Ads $ 4,000 $ 4,250 $ 4,500

Use of Facilities $ 10,000 $ 10,115 $ 11,000

All Other Income $ 797 $ 373 $ 47

$ 36,500 $ 35,731 $ 37,000

GRAND TOTAL INCOME: $ 598,500 $ 583,431 $ 624,000

EXPENSES:

MISSIONS

Synod Benevolence $ 12,000 $ 12,000 $ 12,000

ELCA Designated

Shetek Bible Camp $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $ 2,000

Community Outreach Center $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $ 2,000

Charis Ministry Partners $ 2,400 $ 2,400 $ 2,400

St Francis House $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $ 2,000

St Dysmas $ 7,500 $ 7,500 $ 7,500

St Dysmas—Reentry Program $ 1,000 $ 1,000

Bishop Dudley House $ 1,200 $ 1,200

Other Missions $ 500 $ 4,767 $ 500

$ 29,600 $ 34,867 $ 29,400

OTHER FUNDS Balance 1/1/2016 Income Expenses Balance 12/31/2016

Loan Payment Reserve $ 41,811 $ 41,811

Bldg Fund Memorials/Other $ (56,427) $ 73,185 $ 67,468 $ (50,710)

Organ Fund $ (166) $ 1,000 $ 2,117 $ (1,282)

The Barn Fund $ 9,265 $ 1,602 $ 3,934 $ 6,933

Sunday School Equipment $ (111) $ 554 $ 443

Memorial Fund $ 12,108 $ 2,847 $ 14,955

Scholarship Fund $ 107 $ 1,769 $ 1,725 $ 151

Designated Memorial Gifts - Miscellaneous $ 4,653 $ 1,654 $ 6,307

Designated Memorial Gifts- Youth $ 436 $ 50 $ 486

Designated Memorial Gifts - Education $ 675 $ 2,250 $ 1,194 $ 1,731

Designated Memorial Gifts - Choir $ 3,913 $ 355 $ 4,268

Rejuvenation Project Fund $ 309 $ 80 $ 269 $ 120

Altar Guild $ 2,143 $ 1,765 $ 901 $ 3,008

Building Fund Appeal 4 $ (45,413) $ (45,413)

Insurance Checks $ 9,950 $ 200 $ 10,150

Pew Fund $ 4,761 $ 4,761

Augustana PACT Grant $ 4 $ 839 $ 600 $ 243

Building Fund Appeal 5 $ (55,738) $ 38,673 $ 69,750 $ (86,815)

Roof Fund $ 43,723 $ 160,541 $ 140,552 $ 63,711

St Arbuck’s Room Fund $ 50 $ 20 $ 70

Gen Fd Reserve (Call Committee) $ 8,511 $ 8,511

Interest Free Loan $ 394,990 $ 120,040 $ 274,950

Lawsuit Settlement Funds $ 253,897 $ 138,310 $ 115,587

Debt-Reduction Appeal $ 124,611 $ 99,676 $ 24,934

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Totals: $ 379,551 $ 665,892 $ 646,535 $ 398,908

"FLOW THRU" FUNDS

Parents (Youth Share) for Bible Camp $ 925 $ 925

Wedding Deposits $ 4,940 $ 7,297 $ 7,147 $ 5,090

Clearing Account $ (200) $ 1,765 $ 1,565

Supper Fund $ 2,634 $ 9,465 $ 8,616 $ 3,483

CHARIS Food to You $ 483 $ 873 $ 700 $ 655

Mother-Daughter Banquet $ 1,019 $ 1,019

Evening Quilters $ 640 $ 200 $ 200 $ 840

National Youth Gathering $ (1,522) $ 4,606 $ 1,861 $ 1,223

Sudanese Account $ 760 $ 760

Pastors Discretion Account $ 424 $ 1,068 $ 1,435 $ 57

Sandy's Closet $ 1,240 $ 95 $ 1,335

Mission Trip $ 18 $ 18

Garden/Flower Fund $ 148 $ 20 $ 148

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Totals: $ 9,563 $ 27,313 $ 23,268 $ 13,608

Balance Interest Principal Balance 1/1/2016 Paid Paid 12/31/2016

Thrivent Financial Loan (building mortgage) $ 1,633,540 $ 71,478 $ 95,922 $ 1,536,083

Debit Card Sales for 2016 $ 183,005

Total Given to Building Fund $ 4,500

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ADMINISTRATION

Synod Assembly $ 1,400 $ 1,125 $ 1,000

Credit Card Expense $ 700 $ 499 $ 550

Office Supplies $ 13,000 $ 10,434 $ 12,000

Postage $ 10,000 $ 5,068 $ 8,000

Service Contracts $ 12,000 $ 7,577 $ 13,000

Other Expenses/Miscellaneous $ 3,028 $ 1,623 $ 1,844

$ 41,128 $ 37,122 $ 36,394

WORSHIP

Music Department $ 6,500 $ 4,640 $ 5,500

Nursery Attendant $ 3,500 $ 2,411 $ 2,500

Worship/Pastoral Supplies $ 6,000 $ 5,843 $ 6,000

$ 16,000 $ 18,139 $ 14,000

CARING MINISTRY

Devotional Booklets $ 2,000 $ 1,829 $ 2,000

$ 2,000 $ 1,433 $ 2,000

OUTREACH

KSOO Radio Broadcast $ 12,455 $ 12,455 $ 13,500

Evangelism Expense $ 3,000 $ 3,156 $ 3,000

Rally Day Event $ 7,500 $ 5,238 $ 5,500

Web Page $ 2,000 $ 1,694 $ 1,750

$ 24,955 $ 22,543 $ 23,750

EDUCATION

Adult Education $ 987

Sunday School Supplies $ 2,500 $ 1,402 $ 1,500

Sunday School Curriculum $ 1,500 $ 1,003 $ 1,250

Teacher Appreciation $ 300 $ 209 $ 200

Confirmation Expense $ 1,000 $ 515 $ 500

Library Expense $ 1,000 $ 526 $ 1,000

Miscellaneous Education $ 200 $ 431 $ 608

$ 6,500 $ 5,073 $ 5,058

YOUTH MINISTRY

Camp Assistance $ 3,000 $ 2,182 $ 3,500

Day Camp $ 1,800 $ 4,781 $ 5,000

Monthly Activities $ 500 $ 1,010 $ 1,000

National Youth Gathering $ 1,500 $ 1,500 $ 1,500

$ 6,800 $ 9,473 $ 11,000

STEWARDSHIP

Offering Envelopes $ 3,500 $ 3,273 $ 3,500

Stewardship Expenses $ 1,500 $ 789 $ 1,000

$ 5,000 $ 4,062 $ 4,500

PROPERTY

Garbage $ 2,000 $ 1,941 $ 2,000

MidAmerica Energy $ 12,000 $ 8,419 $ 10,000

Xcel Energy $ 26,000 $ 23,798 $ 25,000

Sioux Falls Utilities $ 4,000 $ 4,229 $ 4,000

Telephone Expense $ 3,000 $ 3,415 $ 3,500

Building Supplies $ 4,000 $ 9,988 $ 4,000

Repair and Maintenance $ 6,000 $ 15,456 $ 6,000

Replacement/Equipment $ 1,000 $ 4,173 $ 1,000

Insurance Expense $ 24,000 $ 22,826 $ 24,000

Property Taxes $ 1,250 $ 1,283 $ 1,300

Van Expense $ 1,000 $ 803 $ 1,000

Snow Removal $ 6,000 $ 11,386 $ 6,000

Parking Lot Maintenance $ 4,500 $ 2,653 $ 3,000

Lawn Care $ 750 $ 1,915 $ 1,500

Elevator Maintenance $ 2,000 $ 1,322 $ 1,500

$ 97,500 $ 113,608 $ 93,800

PERSONNEL $ 369,517 $ 344,697 $ 404,098

Grand Total $ 598,500 $ 591,017 $ 624,000

BUDGET SUMMARY

BENEVOLENCE $ 29,600 $ 34,867 $ 29,400

ADMINISTRATION $ 41,128 $ 37,122 $ 36,394

WORSHIP $ 16,000 $ 18,139 $ 14,000

CARING MINISTRY $ 2,000 $ 1,433 $ 2,000

OUTREACH $ 24,955 $ 22,543 $ 23,750

EDUCATION $ 6,500 $ 5,073 $ 5,058

YOUTH MINISTRY $ 6,800 $ 9,473 $ 11,000

STEWARDSHIP $ 5,000 $ 4,062 $ 4,500

PROPERTY $ 97,500 $ 113,608 $ 93,800

PERSONNEL $ 369,517 $ 344,697 $ 404,098

$ 598,500 $ 591,017 $ 624,000

INCOME VS EXPENSES

Total General Fund Income $ 598,500 $ 583,431 $ 624,000

General Fund Expenses $ 598,500 $ 591,017 $ 624,000

General Fund Expenses $ 598,500 $ 591,017 $ 624,000

Building Loan Payments $ 167,400 $ 167,400 $ 167,400

Total Expenses $ 765,900 $ 758,417 $ 791,400

Total Weekly Needs $ 14,729 $ 14,585 $ 15,219

Total Monthly Needs $ 63,825 $ 63,201 $ 65,950

Balance, General Fund 1/1/2016 $ 82,038 (corrected)

Balance, General Fund 12/31/2016 $ 74,452