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Zion Lutheran Church 620 E. 3rd Ave., Mitchell, SD 605.996.7530 [email protected] www.ZionMitchell.Org

Pastor Thomas Brown 605.999.2873 [email protected]

Pastor Daniel Grimmer 605.999.3482 [email protected]

Inside this issue… Confirmation p. 3 VBS p. 3 Senior Quilts p. 3 S School Mission p. 4 Missionaries p. 4 Garage Purchase p. 4 LWML p. 5, 11, 12 Kids for Christ p. 5 Altar Guild p. 5 Singles Retreat p. 6, 13 Church Council p. 7 Birthdays p. 9 Those Serving p. 9 Voters Meeting p. 10 Main St Living p. 10 Calendar

New Options

"What's in your wallet?" So says one of the popular credit card campaigns of recent years. According to people who study such things, 185 million Americans carry three bank-issued credit cards, four retail credit cards, and one debit card. You know what's increasingly not in our wallets? Cash and checks. According to one source, five years ago 80% of spending in the US was cashless. We've been reflecting on giving trends here at Zion. It's not a task that anyone really enjoys - maybe we can call it a necessary evil. It's necessary because, as we said last month, regular financial support to Zion continues to increase, but slowly. Some calculations suggest contributions increased only 3% from 2008 to 2017. So it's necessary that we take a closer look. But it's evil because looking at dollar signs and giving trends can so easily

lead us into sin. After all, the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils (1 Tim 6:10). We don't worship money. We worship Jesus. But it takes money to run a Christian mission. I believe that most Christians earnestly want to support their local Christian mission, but very few support it as much as they want to. I've often wondered if part of the reason is that we aren't set up to receive contributions in the ways that people are accustomed to contributing. In other words, we are depending on cash and checks, which fewer and fewer people use. I sincerely think people want to generously support things like the church that are important to them, but we just don't have cash on hand. A few years ago, we began offering electronic giving through your bank account.

Adoption has been slow but steady. We now have more than 30 house-holds who have signed up, and these house-holds account for about 20% of our total giving. I think we're on to something. Starting this month, we're broadening our options for electronic giving. Now, you can support Zion the same way you spend money online, pay your bills, and purchase gas and groceries. That is, now you can contribute to Zion with your credit or debit card. There are two ways to do this.

April 2018

See New Options on page 6

Zion News 2018 Issue 4

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Did you know that the Lutheran church has a “calendar of saints”? Of course we teach that every Christian is a “saint” by virtue of the righteousness of Christ which is given to them in their baptism and which covers all of their sins, just as the Scriptures teach. But we also recognize that there have been Christians throughout the centuries through whom God has richly blessed his people and whose lives have made an enormous impact on the world. One of those saints we remember on April 21 is Anselm of Canterbury. I’ve never written a newsletter article on a saint before, so it may seem odd that I would choose to begin with someone you’ve likely never heard of. Anselm of Canterbury is relatively unknown compared to theologians like Martin Luther or St. Augustine, yet his work continues to influence the life and teaching of the church even today. Anselm was born in 1033 in Italy and became a monk. He lived a quiet life of prayer and contemplation until in 1093

he was made the Archbishop of Canterbury, the leading church position in England at the time. Anselm worked tirelessly to keep the English

king from interfering in the affairs of the church until his death on April 21, 1109.

You may not know Anselm, but you’ve been the beneficiary of his teaching. Anselm’s most famous book is called Cur Deus Homo (Why God Became Man) in which he clearly explained the purpose for Jesus’ death. Anselm demonstrated that Jesus died as a sacrificial payment for our sins, and that his death satisfied God the Father’s wrath over our sin. We call that teaching the “vicarious satisfaction.” In simple terms: Jesus died for our sins so that we don’t have to. Anselm didn’t invent this doctrine. As Lutherans we believe all doctrine is derived from the Scriptures alone, and the Scriptures teach the vicarious satisfaction. Galatians 3:13 says clearly, “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree,’” and

2 Corinthians 5:14 reminds us “one died for all.” Anselm didn’t invent this doctrine, but he expressed it so clearly in his writing that his work remains even today the definitive book on this subject. Anselm was also known for his brilliant Christian philosophy. One of the most famous “proofs” for the existence of God is called the ontological proof. It was invented by Anselm of Canterbury. It goes like this:

1. God is the greatest being that can be imagined.

2. A God who exists in reality (which a person can imagine) is greater than a god who is only imagined.

3. Therefore, God exists.

Only the Word of God can create faith in our hearts to believe and trust in salvation, but Anselm knew that philosophical and logical arguments have their place in stopping the mouths of unbelievers so that they might be able to hear the Gospel. Anselm was truly a fascinating churchman. We give thanks to God for his work in teaching the church and preaching Jesus’ death on the cross for

Remembering Anselm of Canterbury

See Anselm continued on page 6


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Our Confirmation class has studied and memorized six sections of Luther’s Small Catechism; the Ten Commandments, the Apostles’ Creed, The Lord’s Prayer, Confession, and the Sacraments of Holy Baptism and of the Altar. These students have also carefully listened to and taken notes on more than 3 dozen

sermons as they made efforts to grow in their faith. We wish to welcome these individuals into communicant membership of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod and Zion Lutheran Church as they are confirmed during the 10:30am service on April 29th.

William Bartscher Zeke Brown

Austin Easton Nathan Flanagan

Madelynn Henglefelt Kobi Lutjens

Christopher Mayer Douglas Nelson III

Kennedy Olsen Colby Ostbye

Dana Schelske Megan Schoon Kendra Schuldt

AJ Siemsen Life is full of thrills and spills; we may not know what’s around the bend, but God does! At Splash Canyon, kids discover that Jesus is God’s promise on life’s wild ride. Zion’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be June 3 – 7 from 6:30-8pm with a meal served starting at 6pm.

If you would like to help in any way with our VBS this year, please call Cheryl Lutjens, 227-4311, before April 21st. Registration forms will be out later this month, so be on the look-out. The deadline to register and have

your child receive a t-shirt will be May 14.

You don’t want to miss this chance to learn more about God’s promises to us through His Son, Jesus!

Zion has a tradition of recognizing our high school seniors with a special congregational prayer and blessing. As part of this special blessing each senior is

presented with a quilt, made by some talented women of the congre-

gation, to remind them that the prayers of their congregation go with them as they go out into the world.

Seniors, if you would like to take part May 6 at the 10:30am service, please call, or email the church office, 996-7530, [email protected] so that we can be sure there are enough quilts prepared.

Confirmation Sunday – April 29th

Vacation Bible School – Already?

Calling all High School Seniors!


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Our Sunday school is raising money for the Lutheran Heritage Foundation through Sunday, April 8th for, “Cont-inuing What Luther Began,” a mission with the goal of putting a Bible, catechism, or book about Jesus into the hands of children of all languages around the world.

The children should have received a “Money for Missions” (M&M) container to fill with their offerings each week. You can follow the progress by watching the bulletin board in the lower level of the education wing.

There is one Bible added to the bulletin board for every $5 received, as this is the

amount needed to give a book to a child. You can talk to Travis or Wendi Schnabel if you have any questions about this project.

Rev. Adam and Deac. Melissa DeGroot and their son Knox should be getting settled into their new home in New Mexico by the time you are reading this newsletter.

After several months of fundraising to support their national (domestic) mission in Albuquerque, NM, they are ready to begin their work among the people there. Adam and Melissa are tasked with planting a new mission congregation; reaching out to the many military families, indigenous Native Americans, as well as Central and South

American, and Mexican American immigrants. Adam has ties to western South Dakota. You can read their full Synod bio online at www.LCMS.org/degroot Zion is helping to support the DeGroots in their mission. Your offerings to Zion help the DeGroots to share the Gospel in New Mexico!

The Voters of Zion decided on March 18th to purchase the large garage across the alley that is adjacent to/part of the three lots we already own. Some funds were already available to cover a portion of the purchase, the rest,

however, will need to be raised.

Our Church

Council will be starting a

campaign to raise those funds. Until details of that campaign can be discussed & announced,

members that are willing to give to the project may certainly do so. Be sure to mark contributions with the designation "Garage Fund". Thank you! Davyd Titze, Zion President

Helping to Continue What Luther Began

You Can Help Share the Gospel in New Mexico

News from the Congregation President

http://www.lcms.org/degroot


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April Circle Meetings

Martha Circle – Apr 5, 1:30pm Topic-Ev Fuehrer Hostess-Dorothy Deinert Meets at Countryside Living. Lydia Circle – *Apr 11, noon Topic/Hostess-Lois Brech 307 N Lindman, Mt. Vernon *Note date & time change. Dorcas Circle – Apr 5, 7pm Topic-Joy Schley Hostess-Dorothy Weigandt Meets in the Noah’s Ark room in the Education Wing-use the office (south) door.

Quarterly General Assembly

Meeting – April 19, 7pm

All of the Circles meet together to conduct the business of the LWML at this meeting. All women are invited.

Spring Christian Life

Workshop – April 14

Everyone is invited to this Saturday morning workshop held at Trinity Lutheran, White Lake. “Reimagining Heaven: The New Heavens and the New Earth” will be presented by Pastor Kory Janneke from Faith Lutheran, Sioux Falls. See the flyer included in this newsletter for all the details including information about the school kits that are being assembled as Gifts from the Heart.

Kids for Christ (4th-8th grade)

The group is planning to go swimming at the Rec Center for the last meeting of the spring, Sunday, Apr 8 at 2pm. Things to bring:

1. Swim suit etc. 2. $2 to cover the cost

If you plan to attend Camp Minneboji this summer you also need:

1. Your camp registration 2. Camp Okoboji Health

Form 3. A copy of your health

insurance card 4. A check for the amount

you owe for camp.

Camp Minneboji will be June 17-23 this year. This is the 70th year for Camp Minneboji and the theme is “iLife” based on 1 Peter 1. You can find more information and the forms at www.minneboji.com

Altar Guild

The group will meet Thursday, April 5 at 7pm in the sacristy. Would you like to serve the family of God at Zion by helping to prepare Comm-union and maintaining the altar area? If so, please come to the meeting on April 5 to see where you may fit it. If you have questions about Altar Guild please contact Lyla Jerke, 996-4039.

Lutheran Women in Mission – Lutheran Women’s Missionary League

Group News

http://www.minneboji.com/


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Thank you to Pastor Brown & Pastor Grimmer for your words of encouragement and care at the time of our father, Darrold Keiper’s death.

Thank you to all the ladies who served the funeral lunch it was much appreciated.

Thank you also to everyone for the cards, flowers, memorials and prayers during this difficult time. Janet Wipf & DeWayne Keiper and families.

1) Go to http://ZionMitchell.Org and click on Online Giving. You can now even give to specific funds! 2) Send a text to 605-250-2110 and include the dollar amount as the message. The first time you do this, you'll be sent a link to a registration page, where you can enter

your contact and card information. After that, you'll receive a verification text as well as a receipt via email. Then in the future, simply send a text with the amount you wish to give, and it will process automatically. Just in case you think this is only for the younger folks,

consider this: research suggests that card usage for all spending is growing the fastest in the 65 and older age group. So go ahead and give it a try! And please do tell us what you think. Pastor Brown

the forgiveness of sins, the foundational truth of our faith and salvation.

If you’d like to learn more about Anselm and the other saints we remember as Lutherans, Concordia Publishing House has an

excellent little book called Celebrating the Saints by William Weedon. Pastor Grimmer

What does God have to say about singleness? What does it mean to be single in the church? How do we live out our vocation as a single person? We will seek to answer these questions.

This uplifting retreat is open to all single individuals – single, divorced, or widowed.

Join us! April 27 & 28 at Divine

Shepherd Lutheran, Blackhawk, SD. See the flyer & registration form in this newsletter.

Thank You!

New Options continued from page 1

Anselm continued from page 2

Weekend Singles Retreat – The Vocation of Singleness

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Zion Lutheran Church Council – March 8, 2018 The Council meeting was called to order by President Davyd Titze. Members in Attendance-Pastor Brown, Davyd Titze, Bryan Titze, Darald Roth, Matt Luczak, Adam Popp, Frank Luczak, Nick Bartscher, Doug Nelson, Shirley Baumgartel. Elders in attendance- Chris foster, Travis Schnabel and Douglas Schley. Kathy Axsom, Brat Feed coordinator and two staff members from Our Home of Parkston, SD were present also. The Council was informed of the organization and what it does to help the troubled youth of the area and surrounding states. There is a need for financial help as there are 96 youths presently at Our Home. There are more waiting to be housed there also. The donation money from the Brat Feed would be greatly appreciated. Some of the youth of Our Home would be helping with the feed also. Devotion- Pastor Brown gave a devotion from Matthew 16 with a reading from the sermon of President Harrison which had been presented at the convention in Milwaukee, WI. Prayers for Bill Klinkhammer and the Grimmer family were also given. Adoption of Agenda- The motion was made by Adam Popp to accept the agenda and the motion was seconded. Motion accepted. Secretary’s Report- A correction to the report as to the months listed as February and March should be January and February only. Motion made by Matt Luczak and seconded by Frank Luczak to accept the report. Passed. Treasurer’s Report- Doug Nelson reported that the giving was down in February. The expenses were covered for February with some of the utilities being higher than expected for the church and parsonages. Motion made and seconded to accept this report-motion passed. Income for February Expenses for February $25,318.08 $37,514.17 Pastor Brown’s Report- Discussions of the online giving program and helping the members to understand this program. Several members are using this means to donate to the church and more members are added each month. Several more ways to donate were discussed. Motion made and seconded to add credit/debit cards to our online giving. Motion passed. Pastor Grimmer’s Report- No report Board of Youth and Parish Report- Travis Schnabel reported that the Sunday School mission project is Continuing What Luther Began. This year they will be raising money for the Lutheran Heritage Foundation which provide catechisms and Bibles for children around the world. The average attendance for Sunday School is 56 students. Board of Elder’s Report- Due to the weather and low attendance in February, this report contains both January and February information. Official Acts –January and February 2018 Transferred out- Wenzel, Norbert January 22, 2018 Member request to Zion Lutheran, Delmont, SD Released –Titze, Steve January 11, 2018 Moved without transfer Norwick, Douglas January 11, 2018 Moved without transfer Wellnitz, Richard January 23, 2018 Moved without transfer/ inactive process Dougherty, James February 13, 2018 Moved without transfer/inactive process Transferred In-None Received by Confirmation-None


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Zion Lutheran Church Council – March 8, 2018 continued

Received by Profession of Faith-

Dunn, Emily, Samuel January 22, 2018 AFLC Amazing Grace Free Lutheran Bormann, Connie January 30, 2018 AFLC Amazing Grace Free Lutheran Bormann, Greg February 9, 2018 AFLC Amazing Grace Free Lutheran Schlenker, Art February 27, 2018 LCMS Not active for a number of years Marriages-None Baptisms- Kurtenbach, Kolt Daniel Kerri Lutjens/ Heath Kurtenbach January 7, 2018 Meyer, Hazel Olivia Ann Dylan & Marrisa Meyer February 25, 2018 Funerals- Keiper, Darrold February 4, 2018 February 8, 2018 Wulf, Vernon February 21, 2018 February 27, 2018 Discussed at Elders meeting sending cards to those who have been ill and have returned to church. Trustee’s Report-Frank Luczak reported that the insulation at the Pebble Beach Parsonage will be checked to see if more insulation needed. It has been too cold to do this inspection but will proceed as temperatures warms. Dawn Olsen will be gone for a time and will have a substitute to do her janitor work. Members help us to be aware of the need for ice on sidewalks and lots. Insurance coverage for the church was discussed and will be reviewed for further council meetings. Finance Report- Two additional helpers to count collection money have been added. And will replace the two counters who are retiring. Building Planning Report- Puetz Construction has been paid for some of the drawing plans they have made for the building. Old Business- Lift chair discussion was given by Bryan Titze on costs, designs and companies. More information will be sought about chair lifts from several companies. Brat Feed- The council decided to give the 2018 Brat Feed donations to Our Home. Discussion was made and agreed to do this for Our Home this year. Motion made by Doug Nelson and seconded by Darald Roth to donate the funds to Our Home. Motion passed. New Business- The two door garage on the property north of the church is for sale. The owner may be interested in selling the garage separately. People interested in helping with this project need to contact Doug Schley or Doug Nelson for more information as soon as possible. There will be a voters meeting at approximately 11:30 AM on March 18 to discuss this project. April Voters Meeting will be on April 24, 2018 at 7:00PM Next Council meeting on Thursday April 12, 2018 Adjournment & prayer-Darald Roth made motion to adjourn seconded by Doug Schley-adjourned. Closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Respectfully submitted by Council secretary Shirley Baumgartel.


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Happy, happy birthday to our members celebrating their 75th+ birthdays this month! May God bless you each with His abundant love, peace and joy throughout the coming year!

Frank Lutjens 04/04 Olga Ibis 04/15 Maryann Hansen 04/18 Mary Engbrecht 04/23

Easter Son-Rise Apr. 1— 7am

Apr. 7—6:30pm Apr. 14—6:30pm Apr. 21—6:30pm Apr. 28—6:30pm

Ushers Oran Sweet Aaron Gerfen Bryan Titze Travis Degen Duane Conzemius

Doug Schley Kim Lorenzen Louis Sullivan Larry Stolz Robert Olsen Adam Schulz Ed Sigmund Jr. Leon Baier Ray Heiser Doug Hamaker

Greeters Amy Sweet Linda Geidel Diane Sullivan Karen Heiser Barb Stolz Louise Hubbart

Acolytes William Bartscher Kennedy Olsen Kennedy Olsen Madelynn Henglefelt Madyson Titze

Hope Flippin Megan Schoon Haylie VonEye Megan Schoon Haylie VonEye

Easter Sunday Apr. 1 —9:30am

Apr. 8—8am Apr. 15—8am Apr. 22—8am Apr. 29 —8am

Ushers Tom Patzer Alan Goldhammer Frank Luczak Marvin Strand Oran Sweet Lance Olsen David Buchmann Matt Luczak Chris Fisher Doug Schley Jerry Axsom Steve Werkmeister Justin Iburg Russ Whaley Adam Schulz John Jerke Nick Bartscher Mike Ostbye Bob Norwick Alan Goldhammer

Greeters Paula Schnabel Angie Goldhammer Angie Luczak Gayle Norwick Jean Whaley Sharon Rehorst Sharon Guericke Louise Hubbart Marjean Strand Amy Sweet

Acolytes Zachary Flanagan William Bartscher Colby Ostbye Colby Ostbye Trevor Sweet Sofia Torgersen Hope Flippin William Bartscher Trevor Sweet Hope Flippin

Apr. 8-10:30am Apr. 15—10:30am Apr. 22—10:30am Confirmation Day Apr.29—10:30am

Ushers John Thompson Mark Nagel Josh Schulz Travis Schnabel Rod Neugebauer Shawn Nagel Ray Havrevold Doug Nelson Jr. Dylan Meyer Doug Driggs Adam Popp Rob Ewing

Loren Brech Tyson Driggs Chad Popp Larry Weigandt

Greeters Rose Neugebauer Shirley Schuldt Judy Havrevold Dorothy Weigandt

Lois Brech Joyce Hohn Carma Popp Sharon Rehorst

Acolytes Sean Thompson Nathan Flanagan AJ Siemsen Zachary Flanagan Austin Easton Doug Nelson Paige Guthmiller Alex Foster

Happy Birthday!

Those Serving in April


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April 1 – 10am Kid’s Crossing Nurse Stacy shows us that whatever we do wrong, Jesus still loves us and forgives us. 10:30am-In the Main Street Living worship service Rev. Randy Sturzenbecher of Divine Shepherd Lutheran, Black Hawk brings the Easter message “Remind Me Again” based on 1 Corinthians 15: 1-11. April 8 – 10am Kid’s Crossing Miss Susan, uses different eggs to illustrate the Easter story. 10:30am- Main Street Living worship service features “Jesus Loves Doubters Like Us” presented

by Rev. Albert Sutton of Evergreen Lutheran Church in Porcupine, SD. The message is based on John 20: 19-31. April 15 – 10am Kid’s Crossing Pastor Pay tells us God sent Jesus so even with our sinful nature we are still loved by God. 10:30am Main Street Living -Worship Service-Rev. Joshua Jones of Bethlehem Lutheran, Rapid City brings us the message today, “Why Not Me?” based on Acts 3: 11-21.

April 22 – 10am Kid’s Crossing-Janitor Bob points out that we have been recycled from our old nature. 10:30am Main Street Living – worship, “God is Greater Than Our Heart” based on 1 John 3:20 is brought to us by Rev. Luke Edwards, Our Redeemer Lutheran, Rapid City. April 29 – Kid’s Crossing – Jeremiah learns about Heaven. 10:30am Main Street Living –worship service message, “The Vine,” based on John 15:1-8 is given by Rev. John Fries of Grace Lutheran, Deadwood/Blessed Emmanuel Lutheran, Sturgis.

Zion Lutheran Church Special Voter's Meeting - Sunday, March 18, 2018

Call to order: Pres. Davyd Titze called the meeting to order at 11:45 AM Opening Devotion: Pastor Brown opened the meeting with prayer. Attendance: It was determined that a quorum of voting members was in attendance. Requests to become voting members: Elizabeth Powell, Connie Bormann, Greg Bormann, Emily Dunn, and Rachael Foster made requests to become voting members. A motion was made and seconded to accept the five as voting members. Motion carried Adoption of the agenda: A motion was made and seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Doug Schley reported that Steve Kracht, the owner of the two-door garage north of the educational wing, was willing to sell the garage for $20,000. He also noted that the property the garage sits on juts out into the lot now owned by the church. Discussion followed on finance options and possible income from the sale of the church’s garage that sits toward the middle of the open lots. Doug Schley made a motion to purchase the garage and Frank Luczak seconded the motion. After further discussion, the motion carried. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn was made and seconded. Motion carried. Closed with prayer. Respectfully submitted by Larry Weigandt, Zion acting secretary

Main Street Living – Kids’ Crossing TV Programs


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LWML QUARTERLY MEETING – JANUARY 18, 2018

President Sharon Rehorst called the meeting to order.

Devotion: Sharon Rehorst led devotions “Foot in Mouth Syndrome” from Deb Burma’s “Beautiful Feet”.

The LWML Pledge was recited in unison.

Roll Call of Circles: Dorcas-4; Lydia-1; Martha-4; Altar Guild-1.

Communications: Received Thank You from Main Street Living and Mitchell Area Safehouse.

The Minutes from the October 26, 2017 meeting were read by Kara Letcher. Minutes stand approved as read.

The Treasurer’s report was presented by Judy Havrevold. Checking account balance as of 9/30/17 was $1,366.54; receipts $1,137.15; disbursements $1,288.50 for a balance as of 12/31/17 of $1,215.19. Savings account balance as of 12/31/17 of $3,118.94. Need to send $5 memorial for each member funeral in 2017 to Bethesda. Report read and stands approved as read.

Committee Reports: Christian Life: prayer chain 16 and 11 cards sent. Human Care: food pantry: every month the community has 15 new families needing food. In September the food pantry helped 1109 families and received 10 tons of food from area churches and 102, 960 pounds of food from retailers. Quilters made 64 quilts for world relief, 3 for the Slumberland giveaway and 2 for the Abbott House for the year; more quilters are needed. Funeral: one funeral served.

Circle Reports: Dorcas Circle decorated and took down the Christmas trees in the Sanctuary, baptism bags are going well, collected stocking money for Carolyn Klinkhammer and gave Christmas gifts to 5 adopt a college students and 7 gift cards to DWU and MTI students. Lydia circle: sold Christmas cards and did the kitchen check. Martha circle collected stocking money for Pastor Nabil Nour and his phone ministry Dial a prayer (605)-724-2444. Altar Guild is in desperate need of more members.

Old Business: Busy bags will be taken care of by Rachael Foster, Kids for Christ and Carolyn Klinkhammer. The Christmas party was attended by 38 individuals.

New Business: Prayer chain coordinator is needed ask at circles. Two Lenten meals are available to serve: Dorcas will serve the February 28 meal and will decide later who to raise the money for; Lydia and Martha will serve the March 14th meal for Shirley Mandel and will use action team funds. Two representatives needed for the zone board of directors meeting, Dorothy Deinert and Marian Letcher will attend. There isn’t a date yet for the Spring Christian Life Workshop in White Lake. Need to think of young women representatives for next meeting to send to the SD District Convention in Sioux Falls in June. The Fall Zone Rally will be in Dimock on October 4th. Mission Sunday will be shared with LWML Sunday and everyone agreed they go hand in hand.

Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned followed by the Lord’s Prayer.

Other: Offering collected was $25 for mites and LWML general fund $25.

Serving for Christ, Kara Letcher, Secretary LWML


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Call to the LWML Mitchell Zone

SPRING CHRISTIAN LIFE WORKSHOP

Saturday, April 14, 2018

Trinity Lutheran Church - White Lake, SD

AGENDA:

9:00-9:15 Registration- and collection of Gifts from the Heart- school kits. See attached flyer. Bring your supplies packaged (bagged- in plastic bags or tied together

individually) for each backpack. Backpacks are being purchased though a Thrivent Action Team.

9:15-9:25 Opening Devotion - Rev Don Mckillop, Host Society Pastor 9:25-9:30 Welcome, LWML Pledge, Song and Mites Offering

9:30-10:30 “Reimagining Heaven: The New Heavens and the

New Earth” Rev. Kory Janneke, Presenter 10:30-10:45 Break 10:45-11:15 Topic, continued 11:15-11:30 Announcements/ Closing Prayer 11:45 Luncheon (Free Will Offering)

Everyone is welcome to join us for Bible study, fellowship and fun!

School Kits consist of: 2-3 spiral notebooks-any size, 2 or more pencils, 2 or more pens, pkg. of construction paper, crayons, ruler, glue sticks, blunt scissors, washable markers, a protractor.


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The Vocation of Singleness

A Weekend Singles Retreat

April 27-28, 2018

Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church and School 7308 Wedgewood Drive Black Hawk SD 57718

Did you know that being single is a God-given vocation? The world and our sinful flesh want us to see and live our singleness apart from God's good and gracious will. What does God have to say about singleness? What does it mean to be single in the church? How do we live out our vocation as a single person? These are all questions that we will seek to answer during our retreat. This uplifting retreat is open to all single individuals—single, divorced, or widowed.

Friday April 27th

6:00 pm Registration

6:30 Welcome/Introductions/Opening devotions

6:45 Session 1: What Does God Say About Being Single?

7:45 Refreshments

8:00 Q & A

8:30 Evening Prayer

Saturday April 28th

7:45 a, Registration and Breakfast Opening devotion

8:30 8:45 Session 2 and Q&A: Being Single in the Church. 10:00 Refreshments

10:15 Scavenger Hunt 10:45 Session 3 and Q&A: Where Do We Go from Here? 12:00 pm Lunch (provided)

12:45 Small Group Discussion 1:30 Closing Worship

LODGING: Grand Stay Residential Suites Hotel - 660 Disk Dr. Rapid City, SD. Phone: 605-341-5100 Key Word: Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church

One bedroom suite: $50.00 Two bedroom suite: $60.00

For more information please contact: Pastor Randy Sturzenbecher 605-391-0428.

Registration fee is: $30.00 Registration Deadline: April 18, 2018

Please send your registration and registration fee to:

South Dakota District 3501 Gateway Boulevard

PO Box 89110

Sioux Falls, SD 57109

The Vocation of Singleness

A Weekend Singles Retreat April 27-28, 2018

Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church and School

Black Hawk, SD

Name:

Address:

Phone #:

Email:

Home Church:

City: State:

Synod Affiliation:

Age Group: 21-30 31-45 45-60 61 or over

Male or Female

Single Divorced Widowed

Dietary Restrictions: Registration Deadline: April 18, 2018

Registration Fee: $30.00

Send Registration Form and Fee to: South Dakota District, LCMS

3501 Gateway Blvd. PO Box 89110

Sioux Falls, SD 57109

Zion Lutheran Church April 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Easter

7:00 am Son-Rise Service 8:00 am Easter Breakfast 9:30 am Easter Service

2 Offices

Closed

3 7:30 am Women's Bible Study 12:00 pm Mitchell Ministerial Mtg

4 6:00 pm LifeLight 6:00 pm Midweek/Confirmation

Classes

5 7:00 am Men's Bible Study 1:30 pm Martha Circle 2:00 pm Service @Edgewood

Senior Liv 7:00 pm Altar Guild 7:00 pm Dorcas Circle

6 7 6:30 pm Divine Service

8 8:00 am Divine Service 9:15 am Education Hour 10:30 am Divine Service 2:00 pm Kids for Christ 5-8 pm Dairy Queen

Fundraiser - KfC

9 9:00 am Staff Meeting 2:00 pm Countryside Liv Bible

Study 6:30 pm Outreach

10 7:30 am Women's Bible Study

11 9:30 am Service @Firesteel 12:00 pm Lydia Circle 6:00 pm LifeLight 6:00 pm Midweek/Confirmation

Classes

12 7:00 am Men's Bible Study 6:00 pm Elders Mtg 8:00 pm Council Mtg


15 8:00 am Divine Service 9:15 am Education Hour 10:30 am Divine Service 6:00 pm Table Talk - Grimmer's

16 9:00 am Staff Meeting 1:00 pm Quilting 2:00 pm Countryside Liv Bible


17 7:30 am Women's Bible Study

18 6:00 pm Midweek/Confirmation

Classes

19 61st Convention of

the SD District LCMS 4:00 pm Newsletter Deadline 7:00 pm Board of Education 7:00 pm LWML Quarterly

Assembly


the SD District LCMS


the SD District LCMS 6:30 pm Divine Service

22 8:00 am Divine Service 9:15 am Education Hour 10:30 am Divine Service



24 7:30 am Women's Bible Study 9:00 am Newsletter Assembly 7:00 pm Voters Meeting

25 6:00 pm Midweek/Confirmation

Classes 6:30 pm? Confirmation

Presentation

26 7:00 am Men's Bible Study


29 Confirmation

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8:00 am Divine Service 9:15 am Education Hour 10:30 am Divine Service- Confirmation 11:30 am Basement Reserved



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