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PW in the Congregation - Leaders
Please complete and send this information to:
Carrie Van Buren
PWP Secretary/Historian
1334 Orchard Dr
Deadline: August 15, 2011
Brookings SD 57006
(Updates are important for communication within PWP)
Name, etc.
1)
Moderator
Email
Phone(s)
2) Vice Moderator
Email
Phone(s)
3)
Secretary
Email
Phone(s) _
4) Historian
Email
Phone(s)
5) Treasurer
Email
Phone(s) _
6) Search
Email
Phone(s)
7) Mission _
Email
Phone(s)
(please print)
Mailing Address
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by Bonnie VVirt, Specialist for Spiritual Growth
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Women -This i$ the time to mark the dates of Oct. 7-8,2011, on your calendars! Plan to attend the
Faithful Women PV^ Fall Retreat at River Ranch Resort near (Shamberlain, SD.
TMitlf abOElt jt - Thereare times when we are in need of respite for various reasons. Some of
us take daily coffee breaks, while others might be found working a crossword puzzle in the middle of a
busy day. We also take vacations for a change from our regular routines. There are other times when
we simply withdraw to a room alone to read or think or pray.
Presbyterian Wofpen in the Presbytery of South Dakota is sponsoring the retreat as a "pause to renew"
by taking a brief therout from our everyday lives. The retreat is planned as an outing in a special
environment so that each of us may have an opportunity to focus on the teaching of our Lord Jesus
Christ through devotions and Bible study based on Mary's experience in Luke 10:38-39.
Mary paused in the midst of her household duties to linger near their special visitor. As Jesus
spoke, she was drawn closer until she was sitting with fft© others at His feet (Luke 10:38*39)
3v. Dr. Carolyn Visser, pastor at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Marion, will serve as spiritual leader
and lead us in Bible study. It is hoped that the central location chosen for the retreat will inspire women
across the state to participate in this opportunity to experience spiritual growth.
We, too, wish to draw closer.
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To register or for more information,
see pages 5 and 6, or contact:
Kay Olson, Moderator of Presbyterian WQifien of South Dakota
dkolson@sio.midco.net 605-336-3585
Retreat Schedule
Friday Oct. 7
4 pm
Check in at Oasis Inn, Exit 260, near Chamberlain.
5 pm
Settle into motel room. Find W Cabin".
Welcome by Kay Olson
6 pm
supper
7 pm
Drive shdrt distanceto River-Ranch Resort.
devotions with Bonnie Wirt
Bible study with Carolyn Visser
Saturday
Oct. 8
8 am
9 am
breakfast, devotions with Bonnie Wirt
Bible study continued with Carolyn
10 am
10:30 am
break/check out of motel
Women Care - assemble hygiene kits, announcements
Noon
1-2:30 pm
2:30 pm
lunch
Closing time, reflection on Retreat
Closing Worship
11 am
Bible study continued
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Faithful Women Fall Retreat
Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery of South Dakota
October 7-8,2011
River Ranch Resort, near Chamberlain
Mary paused in the midst ofher household duties to linger near their special visitor.
As Jesus spoke, she was drawn closer until she was sitting with the others at His
feet (Luke 10i38-39)
A Faithful Women Fall Retreat will be a brief time-out from our everyday lives,
just as Mary took a short break from kitchen duty to sit at the feet of our Lord.
While we feel the need to take care of things as Martha does, in our hearts we
yearn to worship at His feet like Mary. We, too, wish to draw closer.
Bible study and spiritual leader - Rev. Dr. Carolyn Visser
Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Marion, SD
ftem Dr. Carolyn Visser, pastor at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Marion, will serve as spiritual leader
^tfeWlthfui;#toerv F*\AP Nil rteireat \A/e look forward to having Pastor Visser lead the little Bfo#
during the retreat.
Ordained in June 1992, Visser received her Doctor of Ministry in Christian Spirituality at Columbia
Presbyterian Theological Seminary at Decatur, Georgia, in May 2007, and Master of Divinity from
Houston Graduate School of Theology at Houston, Texas, in May 1988. Previously, she received a
Bachelor degree in nursing in Illinois.
Rev. Visser has been pastor at Emmanuel Presbyterian since Nov. 2002. She served previously as
Associate Pastor of Congregational Care at Northwood Presbyterian Church, Houston, Texas (19962001), and Associate Pastor at The Woodlands Community Presbyterian Church, The Woodlands,
Texas (1992-1996).
Born in Vandalia, Illinois, Carolyn met her husband, Benton Visser, a Monroe, SD, native, at the
Methodist church she attended when he was working for Shell Oil Co. in Illinois. They were married
July 4,1970, and later moved to Texas with his job.
After living ih Texas 25 years, the Vissers retumed to South Dakota upon Benton's retirement to live on
the Monroe family farm. They have two sons. B.G. is married to Bridgette, lives in Nebraska arid has
two sons - Ethan age 9 and Gavin age 5. Their other son, Aaron, lives in Monroe.
Carolyn lists her passions as reading, needlepoint, gardening, labyrinths, and snowmobiling. She cans
the vegetables from her large garden. She and Benton built a labyrinth in their backyard.
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General Information:
Call Oasis Inn 605-734-6061 to make your reservation for the Rimtl&nGftM&isart.
For group rate, ask for Presbyterian Women.
Motel rooms have 2 double beds in each room.
Single occupancy $60 + tax « $67.10
Double occupancy $65 + tax = $72.53
No hair dryer, iron or ironing bpacd available at resort.
Motel room is to be paid at check-out time Sat. Oct. 8.
Retreat begins with 4 pm check-in at Oasis Inn. Oacoma, I-90 exjfjpi, near Al's Oasis,
After check-in, go 1 mile east and 1 mile north of Oasis Inn, on f# M01 shore of Missouri River to
River Ranch Resort and Cabins. Activities start at 5 pm Fri. at the if^CabiflV..,*headquarters tor the
retreat - all meals and activities at cabin.
What to Bring?
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Bible and pen
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Items for Hygiene Kit - being as many as you wish:
In the face of natural disasters, violence, or grinding poverty, Hygiene Kits can mean the
difference
between sickness and health for struggling families.
To assemble a Hygiene Kit you will need:
1 handtowel approx. 16"x28" (no fingertip or bath towels)
1 wasMotfo
1 widfc-toofh comb
1 nail clipper (no metal files or emery boards)
1 bar of soap (bath size in wrapper)
1 toothbrush (in original packaging)
6 band-aids
Please do not add toothpaste to the Hygiene Kit. Toothpaste with an extended expiration date
will be added to the Hygiene Kits just prior to shipment. Seal all items in a 1-gallon plastic bag
with a zipper closure. A handout will be provided with details about sending the Hygiene Kits,
along with other kit opportunities. The kits are part of Church World Service, a program that
helps make a difference in the lives of refugees, displaced people, and victims of natural
disasters around the world.
If you wish, bring new or gently used Biblical children's books and children's Bibles to give to
various Dakota Presbytery churches in South Dakota.
Registration Information:
Cost per person, Z meals, snacks and materials:
$20
Registrations due by Sept. 20. Checks * payable to PWP.
Mail registration form to: Kay Olson, 3901 Spencer Blvd, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
Name
Address
Registration form for Faithful Women PWP Fall Retreat
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Telephone
City
Special needs.
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Oct. 7-8, 2011
DEVOTION (with lighting of Christ candle)
by Mary Jenner, PWP Specialist for Spiritual Growth
Leader: We light this candle, reminded of Christ's presence, here and in all parts of our lives. His presence gives us hope, as
we face daily problems and trials.
CALL TO WORSHIP (Read responsively or leader does all)
Leader:
Like a cork on the ocean, hope keeps us afloat.
People:
Leader:
Like a rainbow in the clouds, hope reminds us of God's promises.
Like the first crocus through the snow, hope shows us there's more than what we see now.
People:
Leader:
Like a cup of ice water on a hot day, hope soothes our soul.
(omit this one if not in flood area or substitute if possible)
Like reports that the levees are finished and high enough, hope calms us and keeps us going.
When we are disappointed in ourselves, in our world and when our expectations are not met, hope lets us
People:
bounce back and believe again that life can be good.
All:
Leader:
Hope is a gift. All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above. Praise the Lord for the gift of hope.
Hope also comes from hearing God's promises, his positive words, that we find in the Bible.
HANDY LITTLE CHART - GOD HAS A POSITIVE ANSWER
YOU SAY (leader reads)
BIBLE Verses (alternate, around circle)
GOD SAYS (all, in unison)
You say: It's impossible.
(Luke 18:17) But he said, "What is impossible
GOD says: All things are possible.
with men is possible with God."
You say: I'm too tired.
(Matthew 11:28-30) Come to me, all who labor
GOD says: I will give you rest.
and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me;
for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will
find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy,
and my burden is light.
YOU say: Nobody really
loves me.
(John 3:16) For God so loved the world that he
GOD says: I love you.
gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him
should not perish but have eternal life.
YOU say: I can't go on.
(II Corinthians 12:9) But he said to me: "My grace is
GOD says: My grace is sufficient,
sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in
weakness. I will all the more gladly boast of my
weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
(Psalm 91:15) When he calls to me, I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble. I will rescue him and honor him.
You say: I can't figure things out. (Proverbs 3:5,6) Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
And do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways
GOD says: I will direct your
steps,
acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
You say: I can't do it.
(Philippians 4:13) I can do all things in him
GOD says: You can do all things.
who strengthens me.
You say: I'm not able.
(II Corinthians 9:8) And God is able to provide you
GOD says: I am able.
with every blessing in abundance, so that you
may always have enough of everything and may
provide in abundance for every good work.
You say: It's not worth it.
(Romans 8:28) We know that in everything God
works for good with those who love him,
who are called according to his purpose.
GOD says: It will be worth it.
You say: I can't forgive myself.
(I John:9) If we confess our sins, he is faithful and
GOD says: I forgive you.
just, and will forgive our sins and cleanse us
from all unrighteousness.
(Romans 8:1) There is therefore now no
condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
(Philippians 4:19) And my God will supply every
You say: I can't manage.
GOD says: I will supply all your needs,
need of yours according to his riches in glory
in Christ Jesus.
(II Timothy 1:7) For God did not give us a spirit
You say: I'm afraid.
GOD says: I have not given
of timidity but a spirit of power and love and
you a spirit of fear.
self-control.
(I Peter 5:7) Cast all your anxieties on him,
You say: I'm always worried
GOD says: Cast all your cares
for he cares about you.
and frustrated.
You say: I'm not smart enough
(I Corinthians 1:30) He is the source of your life
on ME.
GOD says I give you wisdom.
in Christ Jesus, whom God made our wisdom,
our righteousness and sanctification and redemption.
You say: I feel all alone.
(Hebrews 13:5) Keep your life free from love of
GOD says: I will never leave you
money, and be content with what you have, for
or forsake you.
He has said, "I will never fail you or forsake you/1
CLOSING PRAYER (extinguish candle)
Leader: Lord, thank you for your positive words and the gift of hope. Bless those here, and those who could not be here.
Bless all those impacted by the flooding, all those who lent a hand, and those continuing to work. You know what each of
us needs this day. Thank you for your constant care and love. Amen.
PW SYNOD MINI MISSION EXPERIENCE
submitted by Sue Gose, PWS Vice Moderator and member, PWS Dakota Presbytery Task Force
Dakota Presbyterian Women were so empowered by the PW USA Mission Experience "Meeting Our Sisters" last
Sept. that they invited us to come to their Mission Tent Meeting Aug. 12-13. (Read all about it in the Mar/Apr.
2011 HORIZONS.) At the last PW Synod Coordinating Team meeting, we planned an abbreviated version on the
east side of SD, to be combined with our regular PWS CT meeting. Only 3 women from our Synod were allowed
to do the 2010 Experience, although everyone on the CT wanted to. Kay Olson (1 of the 3) has been
coordinating the 2011 plan. All of the PW Synod CT and 1 additional person from each of the 16 presbyteries in
the Synod of Lakes and Prairies (SLAP) have been invited to participate. The woman representing Presbytery of
South Dakota is Mary Jenner from Fort Pierre. Mary is one of our PWP Specialists for Spiritual Growth.
The PWS Mini Mission Experience will begin in Flandreau, Wed. Aug. 10. The Second Presbyterian Church PW,
Flandreau, will provide supper for approximately 40 women that evening. This is where our PWS CT meeting will
take place. Rev. Danelle Crawford McKinhey will do an orientation with us, and we will travel to Pipestone
National Monument Thurs. evening. On Friday we will travel to Sisseton, meet with the Dakota women at
Goodwill Church for lunch, and worship with the Dakota Presbytery in the evening. Before we leave the Sisseton
area on Sat., PW of the Sisseton church will feed us. We will attend Sunday worship with Rev. Danelle McKinney
at First Presbyterian, Wentworth, followed by our closing at First Presbyterian, Madison. The Madison PW will
provide sack lunches for our travel home.
Presbyterian Women Congratulates churches for reaching milestone anniversaries
First Presbyterian at Wentworth, SD
St. Paul's Presbyterian at Emery, SD
First Presbyterian at Avon, SD
First Presbyterian at Raymond, SD
125th anniversary
125th anniversary
100th anniversary
125th anniversary
July 3, 2011
July 31, 2011
September 18, 2011
September 18, 2011
Presbyterian Women congratulates these churches for all the years they have changed lives and
worked hard to show the love of Jesus Christ in their communities. May God be given the Glory! Each
church, in its own way, has been supportive of Presbyterian Women over the years.
SEARCH COMMITTEE NEWS
NEW PWP LEADERS
♦ Peri Erdmann of Aberdeen was elected PWP Vice Moderator. Peri is a past moderator of the
Presbytery of South Dakota and also is an excellent soloist. She and her husband have twin
sons who just graduated from high school and will be attending University of Minnesota.
♦ Carrie Van Buren of Brookings is the new Secretary/Historian. Carrie works at the SD State Ag
Museum. Her husband Stephen is a Commissioned Lay Pastor at Spirit Lake Presbyterian
Church near DeSmet and works at SDSU.
♦ Meleta DeJong, Pierre, has agreed to be a member of the PWP Search Committee. Meleta has
just completed a term as moderator of Presbytery Council. She is editor of the Oahe
Presbyterian Church newsletter and has been on various Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
teams.
THANK YOU
PWP Search Committee especially appreciates these PW leaders for their recent years on the PWP
Coordinating Team: Judy Barnard, Marilyn Brower, Trudi Nelson, Faye Symens.
Our thanks also goes to Margaret Ellefson, Diane Helin, and Bonnie Wirt for continuing on the current
PWP CT.
HELP WANTED
to complete a 1-year term as Specialist for Spiritual Growth to complete Marilyn Brower's term, as she
has moved to Maine. Please contact Vi Leonard, Sue Gose or Meleta DeJong if you would, or you know
of someone who would, serve in this position on the PWP Coordinating Team.
MINUTE FOR MISSION
It's exciting that mission continues to be "alive and well" in South Dakota. It is so very rewarding
to have mission projects that are local, in the USA, and global.
*Note: Please remember to thoroughly check out a project if it is not on the Presbyterian
Women's mission projects list; be assured that the projects on PWs list have been carefully checked.
One project that is free is Faces of Children, praying for children around the world. Faces of
Children is an ecumenical prayer ministry under the auspices of First Presbyterian Church of Midland,
Texas. Their mission is to initiate ministries of prayer for children in churches, communities, and
neighborhoods. In doing so, they seek to provide an opportunity for people of God to join together, learn
about children and their needs throughout the world, and celebrate Christ's love (especially as it relates
to children). Check out their web site at: http://www.facesofchildren.net/
Always feel free to call, write, or email me if you have questions or concerns. And, thank you for
your prayers during the flooding. Please continue prayers during the summer and beyond.
Margaret Ellefson, Coordinator, Mission Opportunities
413 W Capitol, Pierre SD 57501
605-224-6020
margeknute@pie.midco. net
PRAIRIE WIND, PWP of SD
Diane Helin, Editor
1506 S 1st Ave
Sioux Falls SD 57105
Presbytery of South Dakota
1001 E6*St
Sioux Falls SD 57103
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
of the
PRESBYTERY OF SOUTH DAKOTA
2011-2012 COORDINATING TEAM
MODERATOR
VICE MODERATOR
Kay Olson
Peri Erdman
3901 Spencer Blvd
1005 18tfi Ave NE
SECRETARY/HISTORIAN Carrie Van Buren 1334 Orchard Dr
TREASURER
COMMUNICATIONS
MISSION
MEDIA BOARD
SEARCH
Janice Hight
Diane Helin
Margaret Ellefeon
Trudi Nelson
PO Box 546
1506 S 1st Ave
MaryJenner
Parker 57053
413-5489
Sioux Falls 57105 334-4562
svhjanice@iw.net
djhelin@sio.midco.net
413 W Capitol
Pierre 57501
224-6020 margknute@pie.midco.net
6498 Evergreen Acres Dr Wentworth 57075 636-9287 nelsont@svtv.com
470 21st StSW #204 Huron 57350
352-8104
goses@hur.midco.net
Sue Gose
Vi Leonard
PO Box 412
Meleta DeJong
2016 E Broadway
SPECIALISTS FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH
Bonnie Wirt
Sioux Falls 57103 336-3585 dkolson@sio.midco.net
Aberdeen 57401 225-2122
perilee36@gmail.com
Brookings 57006 692-9518 twograycats@hotmail.com
Bison 57620
244-7219 leonard.vi@sdplains.com
Pierre 57501 224-7093 larryandmeleta@pie.midco.net
27813 455*81
Parker 57053
Ft. Pierre 57532
Box 153
279-4938
223-3136
Please send name and address changes to:
djenner@pie.midco.net
PRAIRIE WIND, PWP of SD, Diane Helin, Editor 1506 S 18i Ave Sioux Falls SD 57105
email
djhelin@sio.midco.net
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