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GRACE NOTES Pastor Henrique Fleming
Editor Debbie Patmore 2013
Vol. 34 No. 3
It is official! Our installation has come and gone. Thanks to everyone for the prayers and support we have received since our work began. Our congregation is blessed to have wonderful and talented people who are willing to work hard. Thank you for answering the call. God is not done with you yet. We still need your service. This congregation will not make it without you. I am prayerfully asking you to volunteer your time and resources to enhance the work of this ministry together. I hope you consider. Over the next few weeks and months we want to highlight the values of the family within this congregation. I be­ lieve God called the family first before establishing his church. In the Genesis account we are told on the sixth day God created male and female in his image and likeness (Genesis 1: 27). The values of the family are vital to the growth and spiritual wellbeing of this congregation. God loves the family so much that he established a union with the family to be fruitful and multiply. This is why it is important for us as a congregation to look up to the family to carry on the great commission, “Go and make disciples...” (Matthew 28:19). Every family is important to this congregation and we recognize it. There is no doubt that there is a direct correla­ tion between the family and the church. Many times we consider the church to be the building, but it is not. The church is the family. Through Christ the family comes to the baptismal fount, through Christ the family comes to Holy Communion, and through Christ the family gathers in celebration of God’s blessings in their lives. The only reason why we have people in the pews on Sunday morning is because the family is present on Sunday morning. If the family does not show up on Sunday morning or Wednesday night, there will be no congregational gathering. Our congregation is what it is because of what our family is. A healthy God fearing family creates a healthy God fearing congregation. I am sure you will agree with me that we must maintain a healthy God fearing congregation. I think we can; only if we are willing to surrender our family to God and allow Him to do the pruning. Join me as your pastor, families of Grace, for prayers, bible study and fellowship to discipline, cultivate, and surren­ der our families to God in order to be the congregation God wants us to be. Every family is invited to a weekly Wednesday night bible study at 7:30 p.m. beginning April 3 rd . Also in the next few weeks every family will be called upon to join in a time of prayers and fellowship. You are important and you will be noticed. I am strongly praying about this and I hope you join me in prayers. Psalm 128:1­4 says, “Happy is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways. You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be happy, and it shall go well with you. Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table. Thus shall the man be blessed who fears the Lord.” Your Pastor, Henrique Fleming
Grace Lutheran Church Council Meeting The Grace Lutheran Church Council met Monday, February 11, 2013 at 6:00 pm. The following members were present: Bryan Hencke, Deb Kopetsky, Carmen Selting, Arvid Meland, Clint Hall, Bud Rank, Charlotte Wilson, Tonya Atyeo, Deb Patmore and Pastor Fleming. Council members absent were Roberta Lovald, Dennis Chowen, Ann Bertolotto and Conni Ziegenbein. Bryan Hencke called the meeting to order. No announcements. Clint Hall made a motion with Charlotte Wilson’s second to adopt the agenda. Devotions were given by Tonya Atyeo. Minutes of the last meeting were read with the correction made that the ballots were counted by Charlotte Wilson. Charlotte Wilson made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Clint Hall. Treasurer’s Report was reviewed and approved and a motion by Clint Hall to approve, with a second by Deb Kopetsky. The GLCW minutes were presented. Committee Reports: Men of Grace: No report. Youth and Family: Clint Hall reported there is a Rush hockey trip being put together for Saturday, March 9 for the High School and confirmation kids. They are hoping to get the DaBus full to go. Worship and Music: Charlotte Wilson presented her report. We will have joint Lenten services with the Presbyterians again but have our own Ash Wednesday and Good Friday services. Tim Patmore is working on a reverse Advent service for Good Friday. Easter services will be at 6:30 and 9:00 with the youth doing breakfast in between services and Clint Hall will talk to the confirma­ tion class about doing coffee hour. Building: Bud Rank is planning on meeting with his committee Tuesday, February 12, 2013. Bud Rank has put a new door in be­ tween the office area and sanctuary. New “L” brackets need to be put on the pews as some of the screws are loose and not very sturdy. Clint Hall said decisions were made on the Coppertone and Mountain red colored bricks for the statue. Bricks are $21 per brick including engraving. Education: Conni Ziegenbein, absent. No report. Stewardship: Clint Hall, no report. Congregational Life: Arvid Meland reported that he has been taking care of the home bound members with communion. Mutual Ministry: Bryan Hencke will get together with the Pastor for an initial meeting. Pastor’s Report: Pastor Fleming will be at the Bear Butte Conference Pastor retreat at Outlaw Ranch February 24­26. February 24 will be Pastor Fleming’s installation with Bishop Zellmer with refreshments and fellowship to follow. Pastor Fleming would like to start meeting with the youth grade 7­12 after church so they have something to do instead of just hanging out. Pastor Fleming will start a bible study on Wednesday nights after Wednesday Night Live starting after Easter on a Story Worth Telling. His goal is to have this completed in 8 weeks or the end of May. Confirmation will meet at 4:30 starting after Easter. Old Business: Sent teller sheet around. New committee chairs will be as follows: Social Ministry (formally Youth and Family): Tonya Atyeo and Carmen Selting Worship and Music: Charlotte Wilson and Roberta Lovald Building – Bud Rank Education – Conni Ziegenbein Stewardship: Clint Hall Congregational Life: Arvid Meland Finance: Conni Ziegenbein Nomination Committee: Dennis Chowen Mutual Ministries: Ann Bertolotto Evangelism: Deb Kopetsky Personnel: Deb Kopetsky Executive: Bryan Hencke Readdressed cleaning of the mural. Deb Patmore will check with the cleaning company contacted prior to see when they can come and if the bid is till the same. There was a motion made that the council approve the Endowment Committee to discuss with the congregation the option of moving some of the endowment fund money into the South Dakota Community Foundation Fund. The council is not approving or disap­ proving this option. Motion made by Clint Hall and seconded by Deb Kopetsky.
Grace Lutheran Church Council Meeting continued: New Business: Pastor Fleming’s house is not working out for his family. We will need to find him another rental or discuss some options of pos­ sibly purchasing a home for the family. Bryan Hencke and Clint Hall will put together a committee to work on more suitable housing solutions for Pastor Fleming’s family. Deb Patmore will mention it in the bulletin. Clint Hall made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Arvid Meland. Next meeting will be Monday, March 11 at 6:00 pm in the Rose Room. Clint Hall will be in charge of the devotions and refreshments for the March meeting. Respectfully submitted, Carmen Selting, secretary
Lenten services 2013
For Grace Lutheran Church Wednesday, February 27th at the First Presbyterian Church 5:30p.m. Soup Supper w/mentors 6:30p.m. combined Service with Grace Lutheran Church 7:15p.m. Grace youth meet at Grace Wednesday, March 6th at Grace Lutheran Church 5:30p.m. Soup Supper /w mentors 6:30p.m. combined Service with First Presbyterian Church 7:15p.m. Grace youth meet Wednesday, March 13th at First Presbyterian Church 5:30p.m. Soup Supper w/ mentors 6:30p.m. combined Service with Grace Lutheran Church 7:15p.m. Grace youth meet at Grace Wednesday, March 20th, at Grace Lutheran Church 5:30p.m. Soup supper w/mentors 6:30p.m. combined service with First Presbyterian Church 7:15p.m. Grace youth meets Sunday, March 24th, Palm Sunday 7:00p.m. Easter Cantata Thursday, March 28th, Maundy Thursday at First Presbyterian Church 6:30p.m. combined service with Holy Communion Friday, March 29th, Good Friday at Grace Lutheran Church 6:30p.m. Reverse Advent service with HS youth Sunday, March 31st, Easter Sunday 6:30a.m. Sunrise Service 7:30a.m. Easter Breakfast by HS youth 9:00a.m. Worship service 10:00a.m. Coffee Hour hosted by Confirmation families
March Library News
Easter materials are available, including 2 recent dona­ tions from Donna Jacobsen. Thanks, Donna! Baby’s First Easter retold by Rachel Elliot Easter in the Garden by Pamela Kennedy WORSHIP AND MUSIC COMMITTEE Grace Lutheran Church February 4, 2013 The Worship and Music Committee met at 6:00 pm with the following members present: Cindy Milek, Tim Patmore, Pastor Fleming, and Char Wilson. Members absent were Bob Grams, Candy McKay, Marcia Potts, Roxie Chowen, Deb Enright, Tammy Jones, and Tricia Nelson. Service settings were selected for the month of March as follows: Mar. 3 ­ Setting 10; Mar. 10 – Setting 8; Mar. 17 ­ Setting 10; Mar. 24 (Palm Sunday) – Remembering the Promise, and Mar 31 (Resurrection Sunday) – Setting 10. We will review additional settings for possible use in future months. Lenten services with the Presbyterian Church were discussed. Char will look into getting a free Public Service Announcement on KSLT radio station to publicize this joint venture. Services will be as follows: (1) separate Ash Wednesday services on February 13; (2) alternating church locations for the combined Lenten services on Wednesdays with Soup Supper at 5:30 pm and service at 6:30 pm beginning at Grace Lutheran February 20 through March 20; (3) the last combined Lenten service be will on Maundy Thursday March 28 at the Presbyterian Church (no services Wednesday, March 27); and (4) each church will have individual Good Friday services. Tim will check to see if the youth will present the Reverse Advent service on Good Friday as in past years. Easter Sunday services at Grace will be at 6:30 and 9:00 am. Pastor will check with the youth groups to see if they will prepare and serve breakfast between the services as they have done in previous years. Coffee and cookies only will be served at 10:00 am following the second service. We discussed the possibility of changing the height of the projector screen to make it more visible from all areas of the sanctuary. Since the adjustment mechanism is on the end of the screen, we will wait until scaffolding is in place to clean the mural so we can safely ac­ cess the screen. Hopefully the mural will be cleaned prior to Easter. Several congregation members have requested that we incorporate into worship some of the older hymns that many of us grew up with (i.e., Sweet Hour of Prayer, Old Rugged Cross, etc.). These older hymns are a major part of our Lutheran heritage and bring back won­ derful memories for many. Pastor will select older hymns whenever they are complementary to the lessons/gospel/sermon for the day. We will try to use at least one older hymn each month, possibly more. A big THANK YOU to all the volunteers who assisted with undecorating the sanctuary following the service January 13. With so many willing hands, we were done by 10:20 am!! Great team work! The meeting adjourned with prayer by Pastor Fleming. Next meeting: March 4, 2013 Char Wilson, Council Representative
Texts for the Month March
March 3
Isaiah 55:1­9
Psalm 63:1­8
1 Corinthians 10:1­13
Luke 13:1­9
March 10
Joshua 5:9­12
Psalm 32
2 Corinthians 5:16­21
Luke 15:1­3, 11b­32
March 17
Isaiah 43:16­21
Psalm 126
Philippians 3:4b­14
John 12:1­8
March 24
Isaiah 50:4­9a
Psalm 31:9­16
Philippians 2:5­11
Luke 22:14­23:56
FINANCIAL REPORT As of February 2013 Dollar amount in General Checking $143,660.10 Year–to­Date Income $30,576.80 Year­to­Date Expense $42,621.91 ­ $12,045.11 FINANCIAL REPORT DATE ATTENDANCE OFFERING EXPENSES 2/3/13 178 $4824.29 $6859.26 2/10/13 89(snow) $3158.14 $4313.54 2/17/13 165 $3718.10 $1567.17 2/24/13 191 $3238.67 $8043.23 623 $14,939.20 $20,783.20 March 31
Isaiah 65:17­25
Psalm 118:1­2, 14­24
Acts 10:34­43
John 20:1­18
The benevolence giving will be distributed as follows in 2013 January­World Hunger February– BH Campus Lutheran Ministry March ­ Meade School Nurses April ­ May ­ June ­ July­ August– September– October– November– December­ February—MEMBERSHIP 702 BAPTIZED, 567 CONFIRMED, 321 FAMILIES The Thursday Morning Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Lessons will be based on: The Biblical Text for the coming Sunday. Led by Pastor Henrique 2012 COUNCIL MEMBERS INCLUDE: President—Bryan Hencke Vice President—Deb Kopetsky Secretary—Carmen Selting Treasurer—Conni Ziegenbein Ann Bertolotto Bud Rank Arvid Meland Charlotte Wilson Clint Hall Tonya Atyeo Roberta Lovald Dennis Chowen The answers to your questions or events can most likely be found in these resources: Bulletin, Projector, Newsletter Web­site (www.sturgisglc.org) Bulletin board in entryway Council members; or call the office. We work hard to provide these resources for you, so please use them! Church Hours Daffodil Sunday Pastor Fleming’s Office Hours Monday­Thursday Debbie’s Office Hours 7:30 a.m. –3:30 p.m. Daily Any changes will be posted. March 10, 2013 American Cancer Society SPECIAL DATES IN MARCH March 1 World Day of Prayer at Methodist Church 1:30p.m. March 6 Lenten Service at Grace March 13 Lenten Service at First Presbyterian March 20 Lenten Service at Grace March 24 Palm Sunday March 24 Easter Cantata at 7:00p.m. March 28 Maundy Thursday at First Presbyterian March 29 Good Friday, Reverse Advent at Grace March 31 Easter Sunday 6:30a.m. Sunrise Service 7:30a.m. Breakfast­9:00a.m. Service 10:00 Coffee On Sunday, you will be able to pur­ chase daffodils at church for $10 a bunch. The proceeds of your gift go to our local American Cancer Society If you wish to order a “Gift of Hope”, a bouquet ar­ ranged in a vase, sent to someone anonymously, Please call Robin Baldwin @ 347­1879. These will be delivered for you by Zonta members on Monday, March 11 to you or anyone you designate who has been touched by cancer. Daffodils are the perfect sign of hope.
2013 Easter Cantata
PRAYER CONCERNS
Angie Schemmel, Wanda
Crawford, John Nelson, Sharon
Ross, Dave McCarthy, Abbie
Lane McGillivray, Barb
Haivala, Anna Ginter,
Teresa Sigman,
Evelyn Morrison
home‐bound members and those
serving in the military, both at home
and overseas. HS Youth Group
Activities In March
March 9-Hockey Game
March 29-Good Friday
Reverse Advent Service
March 31-Easter Sunday
Breakfast 7:30-9:00
All HS youth are welcome to come
join us for fellowship and serving
the Lord. Sunday, March 24th
At 7:00p.m. Grace Lutheran Church and on
Tuesday, March 26th
At 7:00p.m. Grace Lutheran Church Free Will Offering Reception to follow
Meals on Wheels for Grace Lutheran for March will be the week of March 10­16
A Friendly Reminder From Grace Lutheran I wish to encourage all members of Grace to inform the church office (347­2713) if you are in need of a pas­ toral call and please notify the church office when you are discharged from the hospital. We would like to share your joys as well as your sorrows. Re­ member, we are only a phone call away. We also encourage all members to make use of our congregational Prayer Chain. We are all here to serve in the name of our Lord Jesus! JUST A REMINDER FOR VOLUNTEERS Serving “Men of Grace” Breakfast March 10, 2013 Bud Rank Dean Rasmuson Daniel Zeiner Thank you to all who have volunteered to help with the Men of Grace Breakfast! Ushers 1st Sunday­Marlowe Kinkade, Keith Smit, Ernie Miller, Jess Nelson & Bob Kaufman 2nd Sunday– Dean Rasmuson, Darlyne Kopren, Arvid & Paulette Meland 3rd Sunday­Rod Heikes, Bonnie Lange, Tim & Tonya Atyeo 4th Sunday­Don & Doris Workentine, Dale & Mary Ellen Kreutz 5th Sunday­ Sunday Teller Schedule MARCH March 3– Conni Ziegenbein & Bud Rank March 10– Char Wilson & Arvid Meland March 17­ Tony Atyeo & Carmen Selting March 24– March 31— Clint Hall & Bryan Hencke ACOLYTES FOR MARCH March 3– Mackenzie Dahlberg & Kameron Cochran March 10­– Connor Crane & Mackenzie Dahlberg March 17– Brynn Dobler & Kameron Cochran March 24– Krista Milek & Sarah Jordan March 31– 6:30a.m. Christan Avery & Chris Mullen March 31­9:00a.m.­
Lesson Readers for March March 3—Sandy Molitor March 10– Dee Storjohann March 17—Don Workentine March 24—Bob Grams March 31­6:30a.m. –Darlyne Kopren March 31­9:00a.m.­Sandy Molitor RADIO BROADCAST SPONSORS FOR MARCH March 3­Al & Glynda Smith in honor of mother, Leslie Mann’s 90th birthday. March 10– March 17– Wally & Betty Olson in memory of their son, Matthew Olson. March 24­ March 31– Dean & Marlene Rasmuson in honor of their wedding anniversary. The radio Broadcast calendar for 2013 is posted on the bulletin board in the entryway of the church. You are invited to place your name on the date you wish to sponsor a broadcast in honor of or in memory of your loved one or special event. You may also call the of­ fice (347­2713) to reserve a date. The cost per broad­ cast is $65. Partial sponsorships are invited and en­ couraged. Thank you to all who volunteer their talent and time to Grace Lutheran. Grace could not function without all of you! I want to “Thank” you so much for keeping me in your prayers these past months. Although I felt good, I did not want to lose your support until the end. Well I have finished my treatments now and I’m so “thankful” for that, the good roads I had traveling to Rapid City everyday and all those keeping me in their prayers. I know the Lord is “Faithful” in all things and he would see me through this ordeal. God Bless you all. Hope Reder The Sturgis Kiwanis Food Pantry gratefully acknowledges your recent donation of $1215.55. We understand that this is from your Christmas offering. We really appreciate the help that we receive from our faithful sup­ porters such as you. Sturgis Kiwanis Food Pantry Thanks everyone for your long distance support and prayers! Things are going well and we will be returning to Texas. Looking forward to being home and seeing everyone the end of March. Angi Schemmel Thank you for supporting our Valentine’s Sweet Treat fundraiser. If you purchased one of the plastic heart trays and do not have another use for it when it is empty, we would love to reuse it next year. Just put it on the desk in the library. Thanks again. Saving Grace Relay for Life Team
New Bible Study Wednesdays at 7:30p.m. “A Story Worth Sharing” By Keller Fryer This study will be led by Pastor Fleming Please sign up in the office. As disciples of Christ, we are called to invite, follow, learn and become liv­ ing examples of Christ’s mission. We invite you to follow/join us for weekly bible study beginning Wednesday, April 3 through May .
Reese’s Squares Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Yield: 36 bars
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 lb confectioners' sugar ( 3 to 3 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
1 cup butter, melted 1 (12 ounce) bags milk chocolate chips o
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Lutherans Combine graham crumbs, sugar and peanut butter and mix well. Blend in melted butter until well combined. Press mixture evenly into a 9 x 13 inch pan. Melt chocolate chips in microwave or in double boiler. Spread over peanut butter mixture. Chill until just set and cut into bars (these are very hard to cut if the chocolate gets "rock hard". GLCW February Meeting February 12, 2013 Mary Ann Stroschein called the meeting to order in Jesus’ name with 17 in attendance. Marlene Kotab gave the opening devotion. Darlene Kopren led the hymn singing. Pearl and Tammy from the Crisis Intervention Shelter presented an informative report on the services they provide. The women of GLCW presented Valentine cards and gift bags of cleaning supplies to Pearl and Tammy for the residents of the Women’s Shelter. The minutes were read and approved. The treasurer’s report was given by Pam Weidenbach and placed on file. Committee reports: Growth ­ No report Action – Eileen Raforth reported that they are quilting every Wednesday. Community – Cantata practice began on February 10. Fiddler On the Roof will be presented in June. Middle school art will be featured at the Library in February and there will be a quilt showing at the library in March. There will be an elementary vocal festival on March 4 at 3:30. Courtesy – Ramona Scherer sent several cards in the past month. Old Business: Lenten Service Meal – February 13, 2013 Martha February 20, 2013 – Mary March 6, 2013 – Martha March 20, 2013 – Rachel Lenten Cottage meeting will begin on February 13, 2013. They will be held at four locations. Spring gathering will be held April 27, 2013. Synodical will be June 21 and 22 in Sioux Falls. New Business: World Day of Prayer will be March 4 at the Methodist church. Motion made by Deb Patmore to host the Father/Son Banquet on April 18, 2013. Motion carried. Dawn Geppert will be working on the decorations for the Spring gathering. Next meeting will be March 12, 2013. Rachel circle will host and Martha circle will have the program. The meeting closed with a meditation read by Marlene Kotab, the Lord’s Prayer and table grace. Connie Hurlburt, Secretary The Grace council would like to ask
your help in the search for a new
rental house for Pastor Henrique and
his family.
The council is looking for a 3­4 bed­
room, 2 bathroom house.
Please contact Clint Hall
at 390­2658 with information
or questions. . Lenten Cottage meetings. Dorothy Short Hillsview Highrise 347­3802 Fern Bennett Heritage Acres 347­5297 Oasa Murphey 1312 Evergreeen Drive 347­0039 Kay Snyder Tilford 347­3196 Leona Zastrow 1363 Church Street 720­6518 Participants should phone the hostess of their choice for the specific day and time. The Lenten study is entitled “Call to Life, Called to Love”, by Henri J.M. Nouwen. It includes 44 days of devotions to help us discover the mystery of Christ in us. There will be a joint worship service on Wednesday of Holy Week, March 20 at 9:30a.m. at a location to be decided.