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East Side Lutheran Church
1300 East 10th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57103-1796
www.eastsidelc.org
Non-Profit Org
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May 2015
Sunday, May 24
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Wear red to worship
Pentecost is one of the three chief festivals of the church.
We celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the disciples and the
birth of the Church of Jesus Christ!
The East Side Voice
May 2015
Volume 16, Issue 5
Congregation President Carla Middlen has called for a special
congregational meeting to be held on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at
Noon.
The specific purpose of the meeting will be two-fold:
1.
To act on the unanimous recommendation of the Call Committee to extend a Letter of Call
to Joshua Cole Johnson to be Associate Pastor at East Side Lutheran Church.
2.
To act on the recommendation(s) of the Roof Task Force and to authorize a fund appeal to
replace the roof. As this newsletter goes to print the Roof Task Force has not completed its
work but it is hoped that the work will be completed in order to be acted upon by the
congregation.
The congregation will vote on both issues before them at the meeting. Voting will be done by
paper ballot. Updates on the Roof Task Force’s work will be made available in the Sunday
announcement sheet.
A Word of Commendation!
I want to express my thanks and admiration to our Call Committee and to all the members of the Congregation who were
present to meet and greet Joshua Johnson during his “whirlwind visit” to East Side.
The Call Committee met extensively with Joshua and interviewed him in a forthright manner consistent with the
expectations we have for our new Pastor. All the groups that met with Joshua Sunday impressed him and, I think, all were
impressed by him.
Above all, the hospitality and welcome shown to him was inspiring. Truth is, that same hospitality is regularly shown to
all who visit East Side, though obviously not to the extent it was shown to Joshua.
This is an exciting time for all of us. Please be faithful in prayer as we meet on May 31st. Please keep Joshua in your
prayers as he completes the final weeks of his seminary education. God bless you.
Pastor Olaf Roynesdal
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PASTORAL ACTS
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The Voice
We Celebrate the Baptism of:
of :
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Edward David Pyper,
Pyper son of Nick Pyper and Jen
Cleveland, who was baptized April 19th.
Lillie Mae Sheeley,
Sheeley daughter of Erick and Alanna
Sheeley, who was baptized April 26th.
Hailey Ann Riddle,
Riddle daughter of Justin Henning and
Meagan Riddle, who was baptized April 26th.
We Celebrate the marriage of:
of :
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Nathan Swenson and Barbara Wehde who were
married April 11th at East Side. Pastor Jonathan
Swenson, uncle of the groom officiated.
Our Sympathies
to the family and friends of:
of :
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Terry Middlen,
Middlen husband of Carla Middlen, whose
memorial service was held April 1st at East Side.
Mavis Teslow,
Teslow wife of Jim Teslow, whose memorial
service was held April 20th at East Side.
Glenn “Bud” Eliason,
Eliason husband of Murial and father of
Carl, whose funeral service was held April 20th at East
Side.
Carole Gerry,
Gerry whose funeral service was held April
nd
22 at East Side.
During the months of June,
July and August the church
office will close at noon on
Fridays.
is the monthly newsletter of East Side Lutheran
Church, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It is sent to all
members of the parish, and others upon request. It
can also be downloaded from our website.
East Side Lutheran Church
1300 East 10th Street, Sioux Falls SD 57103-1796
(605) 336-3597 Fax: (605) 336-8660
www.eastsidelc.org
Staff
Rev. Dr. Olaf Roynesdal . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Pastor
Rev. Kermit Rye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Visitation Pastor
Rev. Dr. Carroll Marohl . . . . . . . . . Education Pastor
Gigi Rieder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Office Manager
Ashley Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . Receptionist/Secretary
Linda Hoeck . . . . . . . . . . . . Membership Coordinator
and Volunteer Coordinator
Jennie Hoefer . . . . Children/Youth Ministry Director
Properties
Michael Rieder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Custodian
Mark Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Custodian
Music Ministries
Paul R. Griffith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Organist
Glenyta Hanson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choir Director
Linda Hoeck . . . . . . . . . Celebration Ringers Director
Deborah Passick . . . . . . . . . . . King’s Choir Director
Worship Services
Sundays
8:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am 6:00 pm
Summer office hours will be:
Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am to Noon
1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Friday, 8:00 am to Noon
In September we will return to the regular
schedule.
Radio Broadcast:
Sundays, 11:00 a.m.
(KSOO 1140 AM)
The audio broadcast is also available on our website on
Monday afternoon —
www.eastsidelc.org/radio.php
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Dates to Remember:
Sunday, May 3rd: Teacher Appreciation
Sunday, May 10th: Last Day of Sunday School
Wednesday, May 13th: Last Day of Church School
Education News
THANKS!!
WOW! Its May! Which means I owe a HUGE THANK YOU to our
Sunday School teachers and helpers. This month we say thank
you to them for their dedication and love to the students here at
East Side. Without them, our ministry would not be the same.
Teachers and Helpers, from the bottom of my heart and the kid’s
hearts, we THANK YOU for all you have done for us!! We could
not be more thankful for each and everyone of you!!!
Supply One Student (SOS):
Just a reminder that we are still collecting supplies for SOS this school
year. The supplies we are looking for are:
Supplies needed are: Crayola Classic (8, 10 count) Markers, Crayons (8, 16, 24
count), pink eraser, 12” metric ruler and scissors (blunt end) , 2 pocket folders (red,
orange, yellow, green, blue or purple will be accepted), #2 pencils, colored pencils,
red/black/blue ink pens. These supplies can be dropped off in the church office or in
Jennie’s office. WE will be collecting supplies all summer long!!!!
Children’s/Youth Ministry:
Jennie Hoefer
[email protected]
Director of Education
Pastor Carroll Marohl
[email protected]
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Listed below are the members of Service Team 3, who will be serving in June.
Volunteers are needed on Sunday mornings to lector, serve communion,
greet, drive the bus, and serve coffee.
If you would like first choice at volunteer options, please call Linda Hoeck at 332-7506.
Barrett, Colin L.
Haiar, Marilyn A.
Peterson, Laura Elizabeth
Barrett, Harriet
Hooker, Dawn Marie
Pierson, Esther
Baysore, Anita Marie
Hooker, Kelly Paul
Pierson, Larry James
Baysore, Melvin K.
Howard, Dave D.
Pochardt, Priscilla (Peg)
Benson, Eric
Howard, Mary J.
Pochardt, William (Bill)
Berg, Connie Lucille
Howard, Maxwel David (Max)
Remme, Audrey J.
Blume, Marcia D.
Howard, Megan Kristen
Remme, Gary L.
Buehner, Jerri
Howard, Molly Marie
Robinson, Roxie
Buehner, Ryan C.
Jandl, Jennifer
Rollag, Bruce Loren
Caldwell, Raymond Ralph (Punk)
Janzen, Jeri Lynn
Rollag, Donna Rae
DeBoer, Dawn R.
Johnson, Kimberly Kay
Seiders, Craig A.
DeBoer, Lorna Jean
Johnson, Robert Allan (Bob)
Seiders, Faye
Deilke, Amanda Lynn
Koepp, Eleanor L.
Slocum, Karen Diane
DeYoung, Cherlyn K. (Cheri)
Kramer, Royal Joseph
Smithey, Margie A.
DeYoung, Lynn G.
Kramer, Ruth Ann
Stensland, Amy Maria
Dossett, Dennis Wayne
Kuhnert, Charles Allen
Stensland, Chad Paul
Dressing, Katherine Elizabeth (Kathy)
Lommen, Layne
Swiden, Michael L.
Dunham III, Donald A.
Lutz, Tiesha M.
Tullar, Fran
Eliason, Glenn J. (Bud)
Monen, Elias John
Uithoven, Mark Jay
Eliason, Murial O.
Monen, Jacqueline
Uithoven, Terri Lynn
Fallon, Gary
Morben, Christine C.
Van Dam, Candace Kay (Candy)
Fallon, Melissa Jo
Morben, Damian R.
Vipond, Joel L.
Fallon, Nancy Jo
Myers, Keith H.
Vipond, Julie Kay
Folschow, Janice (Jan)
Myers, Pamela Sue
Wagley, Lowell Clair
Folschow, Robert (Bob)
Nordling, Janie L.
Warwick, Ardis
Fuchs, John
Nordling, Larry L.
Warwick, Lynne Alice
Fuyok, Joyce A.
Olsen, Eric Muchow
Williams, Robin
Glanzer, Marilyn
Olsen, JoAnn
Wilson, Dana Michael
Glanzer, Miller W.
Olsen, Roy Anton
Wilson, Larry Todd
Gravning, Douglas
Olson, Cheryl
Wilson, Mara Leigh
Gravning, Todd Douglas
Olson, Shane
Wilson, Nicholas Ryan
Griffith, Kathryn (Kathy)
Olson, Stacey
Wilson, Sharon Maureen
Zellmer, Diane Kay
Wittrock, Connie JoAnn
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(given by friends and relatives unless otherwise noted as of April 27th)
In Memory Of:
Jesus
Roof Fund: Elvin & Carol Thomsen
Memorial Fund: Char VanBockern
Selma Bradfield
Roof Fund: Bob & Karel Amend, Iris Rasmussen, John & Janet
Wilcox, Kathy Griffith
Memorial Fund: Doug & Janice Torbert
Building Fund: Dick & Joyce Newhagen
Nancy Cherrington
Building Fund: Craig Cherrington
Kenneth Eckert
Memorial Fund: Roger & Ginny Walline, Opal Hardy, Sharlene
Nelson
Radio Fund: Dorothy Sather, Elvin & Carol Thomsen, Robert &
Barbara Anderson, Selma Rich, Jim & Linda Buckneberg, Judi
Eliason, Larry & Debora Schmidt, Duane & Michelle Stanley, Dave
& Pamella Sonnichsen, Eugene & Dolores Tjarks, Allen & Beth
Hallstrom, Timothy & Priscilla Parsons, Gladys Machmiller, Carl &
Pam Eliason, Family & Friends.
Roof Fund: Ryan & Angela Postma, Pastor Marlin & Colleen
Wangsness, Mike & Gigi Rieder, Don & Nancy Renner, Bob & Jane
Himrich, Kathy Griffith, Donna Murphy, Joyce Fuyok, Al & Bev
Fix, Al & Linda Hoefert, Sharon Fritz, Pastor Carroll & Cynthia
Marohl, Bart & Donna Fauteck, Dee Black, Jim & Judy Vollmer,
Marcella Shafer, Sharon Austin, Ed & Donna Rieder, John & Janet
Wilcox, Evelyn Weidenbach, Colin & Harriet Barrett, Robert &
Marilyn Ode, Dorothy Stone, Randy & Donna Postma, Family &
Friends
Soundboard Fund: Glenyta Hanson, John & Diane Boheman
Building Fund: Ernie & Judy Niemann, Harlyn & Donna
Kirschenman, Milt & Susan Jackson, Dan & Pam Alexander, Lee &
Maxine Wilson, Dick & Joyce Newhagen, Gene Siebert, Virgil &
Pat Stensland, JL & Ila Ahrendt, Pearl Machmiller, Katie
Alexander, Bev Brown & Ole Johnson, Gene & Irene Nesheim,
Marcia Narlin, Don & Janet Messner, Marv & Laurie McKnelly,
Family & Friends.
Rejuvenation Fund: Glenn & Judy Adler
Choir Fund: Char VanBockern
Endowment Fund: Harold & Bev Mostrom, Bob & Karel Amend
Ken & Verlyn Eckert
Roof Fund: Ted & Carol Winter
Radio Fund: Family & Friends
Glenn “Bud” Eliason
Building Fund: Virgil & Pat Stensland, Patricia Johnson, Carl &
Pam Eliason, Gene & Irene Nesheim, Paul & Michelle Griffith, Al
& Linda Hoefert, Doug & Janice Torbert, Kermit & Doris Rye, Leo
Skancke, Daniel & Catherine Heinemann, Carig Krogstad, Gary &
Mary Brendtro, Howard & LouAnn Paulson, Wayne & Linda
Larson, Robert & Betty Johnson, George & Judith Regan, Dorothy
Sittig, Terry Lee Brobjorg, Joan Eitrheim, H. I. Johansson, Family &
Friends
Choir Fund: Carl & Pam Eliason, Pearl Machmiller, Tom &
Jeanette Burkhart, Glenyta Hanson, Elvin & Carol Thomsen, Judi
Eliason, Margaret Novak, Allen & Beth Hallstrom, Olin & Marilyn
Odland, Mary Osthus, Family & Friends
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Endowment: Family & Friends
Roof Fund: Bob & Karel Amend, Nancy McMunigal, Family &
Friends
Maurine Gibson
Radio Fund: Vicki Gibson
Building Fund: Gerald Gibson & Family
Deanna VanDyke Hershberger
Roof Fund: Elvin & Carol Thomsen
Trinity Jacobsen
Roof Fund: Ted & Carol Winter
Judy Laue
Memorial Fund: Harry Laue
Melissa Lee
Youth Fund: James & Deb Lee
Ruth Middlen
Building Fund: Dean Middlen
Terry Middlen
Building Fund: Shirley Sundem, Keith & Pam Myers, Pastor
Marlin & Colleen Wangsness, Michael & Annette Joneson,
Lawrence Sampson, Bob & Jane Himrich, John & Kay Dammer,
Jason & Jennifer Klein
Roof Fund: Don & Nancy Renner, Patricia Johnson, Donna
Murphy, Alice Kruse
Rejuvenation Fund: Glenn & Judy Adler
Memorial Fund: Pamela & Klaas Homan, James & Mary Lou
Paulson
Hank, Lucy & Ruth Mannes
WELCA: Dale & Barb Mannes
James Marohl
Roof Fund: Bob & Jane Himrich, Dee Hohn, Mike & Gigi Rieder
Charles McMunigal
Roof Fund: Nancy McMunigal
Terry Middlen
Building Fund: Kermit & Doris Rye, Jon & Connie Salberg, Debra
Wallenberg, George & Faye Boom, Glenyta Hanson, Fred & Judith
Vandersnick, Lynn & Cheri DeYoung, Shirley Gaffney, Doug &
Janice Torbert, Jim & Judy Vollmer, Richard & Vicki Lien, Kris &
Laird Raschke, Rick & Margot Middlen, Rich & Diane Andresen,
Family & Friends, Sandy Watson, Mark & Toni Meile, JE & MD
Tlustos, LeRoy & Janet Halstenson, Jerry & Cheryl Larson, Curtis
& Patricia Olson, Debra Merxbauer, William & Judy Hoff, Daryl &
Cynthia Miller, Mark & Nancy Clauson, Brett & Mary Bradfield,
Richard & Susan Aguilar, Carol Den Otter, Marv & Laurie
McKnelly, Judi Eliason, Paul & Michelle Griffith, Ronald &
Charlotte Kearney, Dean Middlen, Dan & Pam Alexander, Sharon
Austin, Char VanBockern, Gene & Irene Nesheim, Jerry & Bobbi
Jacobs, Duane & Lois Nearman, Amanda Bork, Lynn Joneson,
Sally Rentschler, Jeffrey & Sarah Herbert, Susan Kiner
Memorial Fund: Deanna Hanly, Mike & Gigi Rieder, Brad &
Peggy Amdahl & Family, Doug & Bonnie Guhlke, Sharon Lem,
Jeff & Jolene Pravecek, Michael & Kathy Coulter, Sheila Wood,
Kevin & Darcy Jensen, William & Deanna Nelson, Valerie Fox,
David & Ronda Gassman, Joni Davis, Robert & Beth Vroman,
James & Kathleen Lunder, Larry & Nancy Elverud, Ann Marie
Davis, Robin Erdmann, Gerry & Sandra Schlenker, Terrance &
Cathy Carmody, Glenn & Sharlene Nelson, Jerry & Alice Kearney,
Rick & Mary Ann Middlen, Family & Friends
Roof Fund: James & Judy Vollmer, Joyce Fuyok, Ed & Donna
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Continued from page 3……….
Rieder, Evelyn Weidenbach, Doug Gravning, Sharon Fritz, Bob &
Karel Amend, Gwen Oakland and Family, Al & Linda Hoefert,
Carol Trumbull, Jim Neuenfeldt, Family & Friends
Garden Fund: Dorothy Skadsen, Marcia Ostrem, Family & Friends
Rejuvenation Fund: Pamela Cota, Family & Friends
Kermit Nelson
Rejuvenation Fund: Glenn & Judy Adler
Radio Fund: Dorothy Sather
Building Fund: Marv & Laurie McKnelly, Pat Loberg
Our Loving Parents
Building Fund: Lon & Nancy Peterson
Our Mothers
Building Fund: Jeff & Sandy Armstrong
Our Parents
Building Fund: Dan & Pam Alexander
Bev Torkelson
Building Fund: Otis Torkelson, Family & Friends
Alma Vangsnes
Building Fund: Marv & Laurie McKnelly
Olive Wagley
Easter Fund: Lowell Wagley
In Honor Of:
Elsey Champa’s Birth & Baptism
Sunday School Fund: John & Kay Dammer
Maundy Thursday & Good Friday
Building Fund: Grace Boyce
Pastor Olaf Roynesdal
Building Fund: Grace Boyce
Parents & Grandparents
Roof Fund: Robert & Karel Amend
Mavis Teslow
Building Fund: Virgil & Pat Stensland, Patricia Johnson, Lyle &
Ingrid Hoff
Sophie Thompson
Memorial Fund: Robert Thompson Sr.
Mother Daughter Banquet
May 8th, 2015
6:30 pm
Be sure to get your Mother/Daughter Banquet tickets.
Please call Carol Riswold 371-0052
and reserve your table today!
Tickets will be on sale April 26th-May 3rd
MEN: Please sign up in the church office if you are
able to help out with this special event.
RADIO SPONSORSHIP
Many people benefit from the broadcast of our worship service each
week, which is aired in five states!
Sponsorships ($200/service) are welcome. Each Sunday we broadcast our 9:30 am worship service
over KSOO Radio (1140 AM) at 11:00 am.
The service is also available on our website, normally by Monday afternoon.
East Side Recycled 51 pounds of Aluminum cans in March 2015.
The money raised will go to the Roof Fund.
THANK YOU!
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Book Lover Notes from the Library
Here are several more new books to tempt you:
Claire Adams, a wealthy artist, specializing in mosaics, feels the Lord is calling her to give away all of her
wealth and follow wherever He leads. She sells all she has, and gives it away. Then she takes a bus into rural
Kansas where she feels the need to stop in the small town of Steadfast. Homeless while there, she survives by
sleeping in the town library. The cast of characters expands with the addition of Merry, the town’s widowed
librarian and Sim, a runaway teenage orphan. Each of them are seeking a place to belong. How will God
resolve the tangled web of their lives? Nancy Moser spins this intriguing tale in A Steadfast Surrender.
Beverly and David Lewis blend their writing talents in Child of Mine. It begins with two story lines. One
line concerns Kelly Maines whose baby girl was kidnapped eight years ago. Since the kidnapping, Kelly has
devoted her life to searching for her child. The other story line concerns Jeff Livingston , who lives with his
niece, Natalie, and her Amish nanny, Laura. Jeff has been raising Natalie, after her adopted parents (Jeff’s
brother Danny and his wife) were killed in an accident. Natalie adores her uncle, her aunt San, and her nanny,
but has a strong desire to find a mother. As you would guess, they become linked, but are they the right for
each other?
Clara Endicott is a idealistic journalist, determined to fight for downtrodden workers. Daniel Tremain has
overcome his impoverished childhood to become a wealthy industrialist. They had been very close childhood
friends, linked by their passion for music. Circumstances and geography had separated them for twelve years.
Now they are reunited, but find themselves divided by different viewpoints. Elizabeth Camden sets her novel,
The Lady of Bolton Hill , during the period of rising industrialism following the Civil War.
I had chiefly been familiar with Lauraine Snelling as the author of books featuring Norwegian pioneers in
upper Midwest . I found myself enthrall by her book One Perfect Day that deals with contemporary time and
issues. It is the story of two mothers: Nora Peterson, the mother of twins (boy and girl) living in Minnesota;
and Jenna Montgomery, the widowed mother of one daughter living in Nebraska. The story begins shortly
before Christmas. Nora is striving to make this Christmas perfect
for her children, Christi and Charlie, who will leave for college next
fall. Jenna, a nurse, is viewing Christmas with trepidation. Her
daughter, Heather, is on the list for a heart transplant. She fears this
may be her last Christmas. As you might anticipate, the irony is that
what would make a perfect day for one mom would be
heartbreaking for the other. They are both Christians facing
challenges to their faith. Nora will face the challenges of
reconciling with God and living with loss. Jenna will face the
challenge of releasing her daughter to God’s care and trusting for a
future beyond the immediate.
Food to You - Food of the Month:
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Peanut Butter………………...…….Prior to May 8, 2015
Tuna & Tuna Helper………..…...Prior to June 12, 2015
Macaroni & Cheese……….……...Prior to July 10, 2015
Pasta, any kind………….…...….Prior to August 7, 2015
Hearty Soup…………….....Prior to September 11, 2015
Cereal………….………..…..…..Prior to October 9, 2015
Peanut Butter……….….…..Prior to November 13, 2015
Tuna & Tuna Helper……….Prior to December 12, 2015
*Toilet Paper is always needed
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A Little Humor for Pentecost (this year, May 24 )!
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The European Union commissioners have announce that agreement has been reached to adopt English as
the preferred language for European communications, rather that German, which was the other possibility.
As part of the negotiations, the British government conceded that English spelling had some room for
improvement and has accepted a five-year phased plan for what will be known as EuroEnglish (Euro for
short).
In the first year, “s” will be used instead of the soft “c”. Sertainly, sivil servants will reseive this news with
joy. Also, the hard “c” will be replaced with “k”. Not only will this klear up confusion, but typewriters kan
have one less letter.
There will be growing pulik enthusiasm in the second year, when the troublesome “ph” will be replaced by
“f”. This will make words like “fotograf” 20 persent shorter.
In the third year, public akseptanse of the new spelling kan be expected to reach the stage where more
komplikated changes are possible. Governments will enkorage the removal of double letters, which have
always ben a deterent to akurate speling. Also, al will agree that the horrible mes of silent “e’s” in the
language is disgrasful, and they would go.
By the fourth year, people wil be reseptiv to steps such as replasing “th” by “z” and “w” by “v”. During ze
fifz year, ze unesesary “o” kan be dropd from vords containing “ou”, and similar changes vud, of kors, be
aplid to ozer combinations of leters.
Und efter zu fifz yer, ve vil al be speking German lik zey vunted in ze forst plas!
[Thanks to Pr Kermit Rye for this; beware of retyping this as your spell-check program will have a coronary!]
Marty’s Mug of Sioux Falls to Host “Beer & Hymns” Event
Attracting persons of all ages, Marty’s Mug of Sioux Falls plans to host its annual
“Beer & Hymns” event on April 30th at 6:30 PM at the Market in Downtown Sioux Falls.
Starting in 2013 and growing in size year after year, Beer & Hymns (and it’s counterpart
event – “Beer & Carols”) started out as a replica of what Martin Luther did centuries ago
by bringing the Church into the pub to spread the Gospel message because, just as
worship can happen in a church sanctuary, worship can just as easily (if not more) happen in a pub.
Beer & Hymns is an event for all ages and all are welcome to join in on singing your favorite gospels,
spirituals, and traditional hymns accompanied by a full piece folk and bluegrass band.
Marty’s Mug of Sioux Falls started Beer & Hymns as one of its regular events to bring people together in
community through music. Marty’s Mug is a ministry of the South Dakota Synod of the ELCA and was
organized in 2010 as a way to bring young adults together in a casual setting to reconnect in fellowship and
conversation. Marty’s Mug meets regularly for roundtable conversations and other events throughout the
year.
For more information on Marty’s Mug, get connected at facebook.com/MartysMugSF, text MMSF to 59769, or
contact Marty’s Mug Coordinator, Sawyer Vanden Heuvel.
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WELCA News from President Janet Wilcox – April, 2015
WELCA’s Spring Luncheon was Saturday, April 18, 2015. We had about 128 attending, which
is the best turn out we’ve ever had. Thanks to all who came. We also give thanks to 8
wonderful guys helping in the kitchen. I’m not alone in thinking the large turn out was because
of the wonderful entertainment we received from Glenyta and Glenyta’s Guys. A huge thank to
Glenyta for recruiting and directing your Guys and for their wonderful singing.
The dishwasher and the ovens in the kitchen have been repaired. A reminder to anyone using
the ovens: Let them warm up for 15 minutes before trying to use them and clean-up any mess
made in the ovens or on stoves after using. (Also, clean-up the microwave after using
it.) While I’m at it; the carts should be cleaned off after use and the tables too.
WELCA will be serving the breakfast for High School graduates and their families on May
3rd. All the Sunday School teachers will be thanked and served breakfast also on the same
morning. The food will be catered.
The nominating committee for WELCA officers will be searching for ladies to fill some
positions for next year. We need a Vice President who will be willing to be President after the
new sitting president leaves. We need a Secretary of Publicity, which has been held by Barbara
Anderson for many years. WELCA does much to serve people and we have to have good
leadership to accomplish those services. Please prayerfully consider becoming a WELCA
officer and contact Donna Murphy, Marcia Roynesdal, or any WELCA officer to offer. (If you
don’t offer, you may be getting a phone call.)
Please plan to attend the Mother-Daughter Banquet on Friday May 8th, 2015.
The tickets will cost $10 for adults, $5 for children age 5 – 12. Children under 5 yrs. will be
free. Carole Riswold will be in charge of selling tickets and preparing the seating chart. Tickets
will be sold on Sunday April 26th & May 3rd in the Narthex before and after worship services.
You can call Carol and reserve tickets at 371-0052. The church office will not be selling tickets
so you’ll have to call Carol.
Also on April 26th and May 3rd, there will be sign-up sheets in the Narthex requesting help
from the wonderful men who will serve us and clean-up after us and do dishes for us. If you
know any men who don’t read this article, please remind and encourage them to sign-up.
The menu will be: Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast, Twice-baked Potatoes, Cole slaw, Corn,
Beans, Buns & Butter and Ice Cream & wafer.
Our entertainment for the evening will be: Soul Mates, a singing group from Freeman. They’re
wonderful.
Janet
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We are hosting Day Camp here at East Side Lutheran the week of
June 22-25; from 9am-3pm. Registrations are available in the Church
Office.
The cost of day camp is $30, payable to East Side Lutheran Church.
Financial assistance is available please visit with either Pastor Olaf or
Jennie if you are in need of assistance.
Youth News
We will be having counselors come from Shetek Lutheran Bible
Camp to do Day Camp for our youth here at the church. We are
looking for some individuals or families who are interested in hosting
these counselors for a meal in their home during the evening, and also
to prepare lunches for them. If you are interested in doing this task,
please contact Jennie at 336-3597 ext. 20 or [email protected]
by June 1st, so that we have a plan in place for when these wonderful
counselors come to our church. Thanks in advance.
Middle School Youth
Upcoming Events
I am looking for youth to help
with Day Camp here at the
church during the week of
June 22-25th! If you are
interested please contact me!
Senior High Youth
Upcoming Events
I am looking for youth to help
with Day Camp here at the church
during the week of June 22-25th!
If you are interested please
contact me!
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East Side Lutheran Congregation Council
April 12, 2015
Present: Pam Alexander, Jeff Armstrong, Marilyn Haiar, Lorri Halverson,
Carla Middlen, Wayne Wosje, and Pastor Olaf Roynesdal. Absent: Jason
Bormann and Tom Hendricks.
The meeting was called to order by President Middlen and an opening prayer
was given by Pastor Roynesdal.
Secretary’s Report:
Motion was made by Lorri Halverson, seconded by Jeff Armstrong to approve minutes from the March 8,
2015 meeting. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report:
We are about 8% ahead of income compared to this time last year. It was mentioned that there were many
visitors at last week’s Easter services. Motion was made by Jeff Armstrong, seconded by Pam Alexander to
accept the report as given. Motion carried.
Updates:
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Depositions continue to be scheduled for the lawsuit.
The Roof Task Force has met with a contractor, received one unsolicited bid and will be meeting with
another contractor in the coming week. Fundraising for the roof fund will begin once a decision on type of
roof has been made.
The tree between the garage and the barn has been removed and the stump has been ground out. A fence
will be put up near the end of the month.
Business:
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The weekend of April 24 – 26 Joshua Johnson will be visiting with us. He is the candidate the Synod has
submitted to us. A discussion was held on what would take place during the weekend and a tentative
schedule was distributed. The Call Committee will meet on April 19, 2015 at 11:00 to discuss items they
want to ask candidate Johnson, what activities he might be involved with were he to become our new
Associate Pastor and to discern who can attend the weekend events.
Once school ends, Ashely Wilson will be working all day on Monday and Thursday and afternoons the
other days.
We continue to think about items for Memorials/Gifting money that may come in.
The deficit in Building Fund 5 will be highlighted in the upcoming newsletter.
On May 3rd we will be hosting a graduation event and teacher appreciation.
The next meeting will be May 17, 2015 at noon.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda J. Hoeck, Secretary