April 2018

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Pastor Notes

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Phone Directory

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You can now view all Sun-

Youth Director

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day worship services on our

YouTube channel! Just

April Calendar

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search for Trinity Lutheran

Church ELCA or click on

YouTube

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the link on our website!

Food Pantry

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Email Address

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Care Team

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Membership Information

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The Lake County Food Pantry mission of the

Youth News/ 1st Communion Class 2018

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month is canned fruit and can be brought to

Home Communion/Bulletin Board News/Worship Schedule

Trinity.

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Do you Know?/ Pizza Ranch Fundraiser

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Mission of the Month

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Preschool News

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Preschool Vacation Bible School

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Trinity Rummage Sale/ Crock Pots

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Nesodak Day Camp Registration

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Nesodak Day Camp Health

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If you are currently

St. Dysmas Worship Opportunity

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receiving the Trinity

Foundation News/ Congregational Information

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Tidings in the mail

March Council Minutes

and would like to re-

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Mission Kits/ Worship Assistants Needed

ceive it electronically,

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please contact the

Bethel Foundation Dinner/

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church office. Also,

Trinity Lutheran Preschool Fundraiser

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we send out “e-news”

Congregational Meeting

that will be delivered to your inbox week-

ly! If you have not received this and

would like to, please let the office know

your email address.

If you or someone

you know is hospi-

Have you moved? Did you disconnect your land line? Did you

talized,

please

change your email address? Did you get married? Did you

contact the church

have a baby? Did you get a divorce? Do you wonder why the

office to let us

church has not been connecting with you? Please let us know _{know. Thank you}

when you have an address change, email change, marital sta- from Trinity’s Care

tus change, etc. If you are on Facebook or Twitter, or look un-

Team.

der “Forms” on our website, you can find a new information

change form on our page. Check it out!

April 2018

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Pastor’s notes

Friends in Christ,

Grace and peace to you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit! - What

does it take for you to “buy into something”, an idea for example? Looking at scripture, some folks

were rather cautious about buying into some of God’s plans; take Moses for example, once God

tracked him down in the desert, it took him several tries, to have Moses sign on the dotted line to

lead God’s people into freedom. Abraham, on the other hand seemed as if he had just been anx-

iously waiting for God to tell him to pack up and move his tribe across the Middle East to settle into a

new homeland. Now, Jonah, that is a whole different story … But honestly, what makes you say; “I

am in!”

For the last year or so, Trinity’s lay and pastoral leadership have been diligently working on

plans that address building needs our lovely, historical church home has. Architects, constructional

engineers, contractors, and consultants were contacted and contracted. All of those deliberations

were done with great care. Our family of faith’s best interest, our mission and ministry were held in

prayer, and placed on our mind as decisions were sought and options evaluated. Just this past Jan-

uary at the council meeting, your pastoral and elected leaders were ready to say “I am in!” Your

leaders were ready to present the congregation at its’ Annual Meeting on 1/21/18 with a plan and a

proposal, that was aiming for high goals ($1.6 million), but as a witness at the meeting, with a fire in

their heart, that I hadn’t seen before in my almost 10 years of ministry at Trinity.

Your overwhelming vote of confidence in the proposal at the Annual Meeting led to the for-

mation of a capital campaign committee, chaired by Jona Schmidt, who brings not just professional

fundraising expertise but a fire in her heart for the cause to the campaign table. Jona went and re-

cruited her leadership team, and I am happy to report that her leadership team is “all in”. They have

been learning, gathering and preparing for our building campaign, and are ready to kick it off on Sat-

urday, April 14 and Sunday, April 15^th.

With the help of our very own ELCA Mission Investment Fund, we are keeping consulting

costs low to have more left for the actual improvements and repairs of our beloved but aging church

home. For five weeks, we will be invited to listen to our story of faith and to share in that story

through our financial and personal investment. We will be asked to consider to be “in”. I would like to

invite you to listen to the story presented, to prayerfully discern where you can become a part of the

story, and to wholeheartedly say “I am in!”.

For my family, I can say that Pastor Dirk and I are excited to be invited to be part of Trinity’s

story in this time in history, we are excited to be involved in the capital campaign through a signifi-

cant financial gift. We are in! In those almost past ten years, I have had the privilege to see many

children run with excitement to the chancel area every week for the children’s sermon, to rush for the

jingle change pots every third Sunday, and to fill our historical pews and hallways with laughter,

chatter and noise. Our forefathers and foremothers, have made many sacrifices to leave us a build-

ing that would serve us as a home; to raise our children in faith, to celebrate the milestones in our

life, and to become a beacon of hope in our small college community on the prairies of SD. I was “in”

when God called me to become an exchange student in SD. I was “in” when he called my family to

immigrate to SD. And I am definitely “in” as I am invited to leave my mark on Trinity’s future.

Now, will you join me? Will you say: “I am in!”?

Pastor Constanze

April 2018

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STAFF

FOUNDATION COMMISSION

Rev. Dirk Hagmaier

Co-Pastor

256-2771

Jennifer Briggs (18)

Vice-President

480-1870

Rev. Constanze Hagmaier Co-Pastor

256-2771

Tom Farrell (17)

Treasurer

256-6777

Sandy Rhode, AIM

Youth & Education Director

256-2771

Rob Thuringer (18)

Commission Member

480-0917

Kate Shaw

Office Manager

256-2771

Nancy Kasuske (21)

Secretary

483-3199

Lisa Gale

Office Assistant

256-2771

Valerie Kuhl (20)

Chr/Commission Member

256-6882

Alex Eykamp

Music & Worship Ministries

256-2771

Marc Molskness (19)

Commission Member

483-3561

Preschool Staff

CHOIRS

Summer DuRandt

Preschool Director

256-2771

Vocal Directors:

Kim Bruns

Preschool Assistant

256-2771

Adult

Sandy Cole

256-3222

CONGREGATIONAL OFFICERS

Chapel (Grades 9-12)

Virginia Lemme

483-3125

Jennifer Briggs

President

480-1870

Chancel (Grades 5-8)

Emily Knuths

270-6269

Terry Schultz

Vice-President

270-2600

Covenant (Grades 1-4)

Mary Hunter

256-3280

Joan Merager

Secretary

256-2296

Sunday School Choir

Directors:

Katie Nelson

Treasurer

556-0051

Preschool 1-Kindergarten

Tami Christiansen

480-0727

BOARD OF DEACONS

Grade 1-4

Stacey Riedel

256-3665

Nancy Sabbe (19)

Chair/Worship and Music

256-3664

Handbell Directors:

Heath Abraham (21)

Mission Momentum

480-3039

Epiphany

Diane Plack

256-3665

Linda Brick (20)

Sacraments & Services

256-2375

Jubliant

Sandy Cole

256-3222

Patti Weber (20)

Life & Growth

480-3231

Celebration Team

Virginia Lemme

483-3125

Director

Chase Hanson (20)

Evangelical Outreach

480-2259

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

BOARD OF PARISH EDUCATION

Becky Brown (21)

Congregational Delegate

256-2509

Megan Schneider (21) Elementary Education

480-4858

Ann Marie Rossing (19)

Council Delegate

256-3851

Carolyn Feige (19)

Chair/Continuing Education/Library

270-1320

Peggy Hoff (19)

Council Delegate

480-4157

Dana Hoff (20)

Youth Ministry

480-0047

Randy VanRosendale (19) Congregational Delegate

256-9669

Julie Jones (19)

Preschool & Early Childhood

256-2771

Karen Kalvig (20)

Congregational Delegate

256-2347

Adam Shaw (19)

Confirmation Education

270-4302

Tim Walburg (20)

Congregational Delegate

556-0103

Sandy Rhode, AIM

Youth & Education Director

256-2771

FUNERAL COMMITTEE

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Sandy Cole

256-3222

Keith Knutson (19)

Chair./Stewardship

256-3006

Mary Hutchinson

256-0281

Randy VanRosendale (20) Church/Sanctuary Property

256-9669

Nancy Miller

256-2145

Wayne Halma (20)

Education Wing

291-2174

Kay Johnson

256-4798

Steve Millage (21)

Development & Planning

677-9135

Sharol Bargmann

256-3865

Elizabeth Molstad (20)

Insurance

482-8254

Mary Cole

256-1543

MISCELLANEOUS

Church Council meets at 8:00 p.m. in the Fellowship hall the

second Tuesday of each month. All members are welcome to

Newsletter

Kate Shaw

256-2771

attend a council meeting, or contact any of the above leaders

Mission of the Month

Heath Abraham

256-

with any concerns, suggestions, or questions. We are here to

serve you!

Prayer Chain

Pastor Constanze

256-2771

If you would like to participate in any of these opportunities,

Video Communication

Roger Hillestad

256-4087

please feel free to contact the contact person listed. If you

have an interest in an activity not listed, please contact the

Trinity Women

Nancy Miller

256-2145

church office (256-2771).

Wedding Coordinator

Robin Boldt

256-2771

April 2018

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From the Youth Director sandy

I would like to thank everyone who has come to the Lenten Soup Suppers in February and March

for your support for helping our campers go to Bible Camp! I would also like to thank the campers,

camper parents, Confirmation Guides, confirmands, and Service Groups for all of their work with the

Soup Suppers and delivering soup to the 17 shut-ins of our congregation for the last six weeks!

There will be no Sunday School on Sunday, April 1, 2018. I encourage each of you to come to one of the

Easter Worship Services either 7:00 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and come to the Easter Breakfast at 8:00 a.m.

that the High School youth is sponsoring.

On Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 8:00 p.m., the NYG Youth/Adults will have a meeting in the Fellowship Hall.

On Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 10:45 a.m., the Middle School LYO Committee will meet in the Youth Room for their

monthly meeting.

The Acolyte Schedule for this month is as follows:

4/1/18-8:45 a.m.-McKenna Shaw/Braxton Gulbranson;

11:00 a.m.-Breckyn Leighton/Ashlyn Strom; 4/8/18-8:45 a.m.-Abbey Allen/ Whitney Jencks; 11:00 a.m.-Ali Va-

canti/Taryn eck; 4/15/18-8:45 a.m.-Abbey Allen/Keygan Cruz; 11:00 a.m.-Taryn Beck/Landon Olesen; 4/22/18-

8:45 a.m.-Abbey Allen/Whitney Jencks; 11:00 a.m.-Landon Olesen/Keygan Cruz; 4/29/18-8:45 a.m.-Abbey Allen/

Araya Klockman, 11:00 a.m.-Ashlyn Strom/Breckyn Leighton.

We want to thank all of the parents who have helped serve the Wednesday night suppers! We have the fol-

lowing helping this month-4/4/18-Stephanie Krusemark/Amber Rost/Michelle Hendrickson,

4/11/18-the

Schouwenburg Family, 4/18/18-Steph Ryan/Laura Olson/Lisa Driscoll, and 4/25/18-Dana Hoff/LaDonna Beck.

The Milestone Ministry Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 5:15 p.m. in the Church Office.

On Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 5:15 p.m., the Summer Ministry Committee will meet in the Church Office.

The Registration form for Preschool Bible School is in this newsletter. Preschool Bible School will be for chil-

dren who have completed Preschool I, Preschool II, and Kindergarten Sunday School and will be June 3-7, 2018

from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Registration and Health Form for Day Camp is in this newsletter, also. Day

Camp will be for youth who have completed Kindergarten-grade 5 (as of 5/18). It will be July 23-26, 2018 from

9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and held at the Lake County 4-H grounds. The actual cost of Day Camp is $50 per person

but the charge will be $25 each or a family maximum of $50. We will be tie-dying a t-shirt for a project for Day

Camp. There is a $10 charge for the t-shirt that NeSoDak will be providing. Please add $10 to your registration

payment. There are camperships available for Day Camp. Please turn these registration forms in by Friday, April

27, 2018 to the church office. If you have questions, please call 605-256-2771 or 270-9510.

The deadline for the Eighth grade confirmands with their Mentor Program is to have Worksheet #1, Worksheet

#2, and an interview with the assigned Pastor by Friday, March 23, 2018. The deadline for Worksheet #3, Work-

sheet #4, a Statement of Faith and an interview with the other Pastor by Friday, May 25, 2018. The confirmands

and Mentors need to attend two Worship Services together and turn in their two “Worship Notes” by Sunday,

September 9, 2018.

Seniors 2018! Please turn in a senior picture and a short resume of your future plans to me for a special dis-

play that we are planning for you. Please turn this in by Friday, April 6, 2018. Your promptness will be greatly

appreciated!

Sandy Rhode

April 2018

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April calendar

7:00 am Easter Sunrise Worship

7:00 pm Troop 5 Boy Scouts- (FH)

8:00 am Sonshine

8:00 am- 11:00 am Easter Sunrise

NO Sonshine Preschool

8:30 am Staff meeting

5:30 pm Wed. Night Supper-(FH)

Breakfast—HSLYO- (FH)

1:00 pm Quilting-(FH)

6:30 pm 7 & 8th Gr. Confirmation

8:45 am Traditional Service

6:00 pm MRT-LSS- (Room 18)

6:45 pm HS Bible Study- (YR)

11:00 am Celebration Service

6:30 pm Tiger Den 4 Mtg—Service Project

8:00 pm NYG Meeting- FH

**See Wednesday Schedule

**See Sunday Schedule

8:00 am Sonshine

4:00 pm Cancer Support Group Mtg-

8:30 am Staff meeting

5:30 pm Wed. Night Supper-(FH)

10:45 am MSLYO Meeting- (YR)

(OS- Nicky’s)

1:00 pm Quilting-(FH)

6:30 pm 7 & 8th Gr. Confirmation

6:30 pm Webelos 1 Mtg -(YR)

5:00-8:00 pm—Pizza Ranch

5:15 pm Milestone Ministry Meeting -(CO)

6:45 pm HS Bible Study- (YR)

Fundraiser for the NYG

6:00 pm MRT-LSS- (Room 18)

7:00 pm Troop 5 Boy Scouts -(FH)

**See Council Schedule

**See Wednesday Schedule

8:00 am Sonshine

7:00 pm Troop 5 Boy Scouts- (FH)

8:30 am Staff meeting

9:00 am Ruth Circle (off-site)

9:00 am Mary Circle- (FH)

5:30 pm Wed. Night Supper-(FH)

1:00 pm Quilting-(FH)

6:30 pm 7 & 8th Gr. Confirmation

**Jingle Change

5:15 pm Summer Ministry Committee

6:45 pm HS Bible Study- (YR)

Mtg- (CO)

**See Sunday Schedule

6:00 pm MRT-LSS- (Room 18)

6:30 pm Pack 5 Mtg -(FS)

**See Wednesday Schedule

7:00 pm Martha/Naomi Circle- (off-site)

8:00 am Sonshine

8:30 am Staff meeting

**See Sunday Schedule

9:00 am Preschool Practice -(S)

5:30 pm Wed. Night Supper-(FH)

7:00 pm Troop 5 Boy Scouts- (FH)

1:00 pm Quilting-(FH)

6:30 pm 7 & 8th Gr. Confirmation

6:00 pm MRT-LSS- (Room 18)

6:45 pm HS Bible Study- (YR)

**See Wednesday Schedule

8:00 am Sonshine

8:00 am—Coffee Hour

9:00 am Preschool Practice -(S)

**See Sunday Schedule

(Narthex)

7:00 pm Troop 5 Boy Scouts- (FH)

8:45 am—Worship Traditional

2:00—4:00 pm Bridal Shower-

(S)

(FH)

9:45 am—Coffee Hour (FH)

10:00 am—Sunday School

11:00 am—Worship Celebration

(S)

Communion on the 1st and 3rd

Sat./Sun.

April 2018

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Trinity Youth News

MIDDLE SCHOOL LUTHERAN YOUTH ORGANIZATION (MSLYO-GRADE 6-8)

April 15, 2018-12:30-5:30 p.m. Air Madness, in Harrisburg, SD-cost is $29.03 each for the 2 hours

jumping, other activities and th ir socks. Please bring extra money for food. We will leave from

Trinity Lutheran at 12:30 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL LUTHERAN YOUTH ORGANIZATION (HSLYO-GRADE 9-12)

April 1, 2018-

7:00 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service led by the high school youth.

8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.-Easter Breakfast served by the high school youth going to the NYG trip.

April 9, 2018-5:00-8:00 p.m. Pizza Ranch Fundraiser. We will receive a percentage of the dine-in

and carry-out orders. Please plan to join us for supper with your family! This is a fundraiser for the

NYG trip to Houston, TX.

First Communion Class 2018

The following fifth/sixth grade students had their “First Communion” at the Maundy Thursday Wor-

ship Service on Thursday, March 29, 2018. The Milestone Ministry Committee gave the students a

NRSV Bible and a Prayer Stone Set to honor their “First Communion”.

Ainsley Claire Allen

Angelia Kaelyn Bruna

Kaden John Drause

Ranick James Fjerstad

Brayden Kristopher Gust

Trey Jeffrey Hofeman

Ryker Chris Johnke

Ryan John Morse

Eleana JoAnn Osthus

Macy Ann Patch

Elaina Kay Rhode

Katelyn Nicole Schouwenburg

Daveney Ann Shaw

Gerrit Wayne Van Liere

Jake Wayne Wieman

April 2018

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Home Communion Ministry

If you or a family member are no longer able to get to worship or if you desire to share

the gifts of the communion, with those no longer able to worship at “church”, please

contact the church office. Thank you for considering this ministry as a way to serve or

a way to receive His love through those who bring the communion elements to you.

- Board of Deacons

Thank you to the following people that helped serve Home Communion the month of

March! Bobbi and Ron Janke, Roger Moose, Tom and Joyce Farrell, Susan Williams,

Nancy Jensen-Miller, Ron and Barb Jorgensen, and Linda Brick.

Fall/Winter/Early Spring Worship

Saturday Evening Service- In the Fellowship Hall

6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall

Sunday Worship Services- In the Sanctuary

8:45 am - Traditional Service

11:00 am - Celebration Service

Bulletin board news

Please Check out the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall for the latest Missionary

updates, thank-you’ s, and other bits of information!

April 2018

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“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave

me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in….” Matthew 25:35

The Mission of the Month for April 2018 is “The Gathering.” “The Gathering”

is a time and place in the Madison community when people are invited to

come and share a hot meal and fellowship with one another. This ministry

was started in October 2004, to reach out locally to those in need. Church-

es, businesses and organizations in the area have taken turns since then

serving our community.

The members of the congregation of Trinity have volunteered for sev-

eral years now to annually serve a meal at ”The Gathering.” In May, we will

again be serving the meal in the Fellowship Hall of the United Methodist

Church in Madison. If you and/or your family are interested in serving,

please stop by the office to sign up. Our meal will be catered by DSU Food

Services this year so the time commitment is only 4pm to 7pm on Monday,

May 14, 2018.

April 2018

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Preschool Vacation Bible school

PRESCHOOL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 2018

June 3-7, 2018-5:30-7:30 p.m.

PRESCHOOL I, PRESCHOOL II, KINDERGARTEN

Name________________ M__ F__ BD_____ Completed Grade (5/18)___t-shirt size___

_______________________

__________

_______________t-shirt size___

_______________________

__________

_______________t-shirt size___

Address:_______________________ Phone:____________Cell Phone:_____________

Email Address:__________________________Parent’s signature:__________________

In case of emergency, contact: ___________________________________________________

Please list all Food Allergies: _____________________________________________________

Please list any Medical conditions: ________________________________________________

“Discovering the Treasures of Jesus”

NAME:____________________________________PHONE:______________________

I would like to help with VBS in the areas marked below.

______Teacher

______Helper

____Preschool I

____Preschool II

____Kindergarten

I am interested in leading or assisting in these areas:

______Leader

______Assistant

_____Music

_____Bible Storyteller

_____Games

_____Crafts

_____Supper

Other ways I would like to help:________________________________________________

******************************************************************************

Thank you for volunteering to help. Please return the Registration and Volunteer sheet to the Church

Office by Friday, April 27, 2018.

April 2018

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Nesodak day camp registration

NeSoDak Day Camp Registration

“This Changes Everything” Ephesians 2:8

We will have Day Camp on July 23-26, 2018 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the 4-H grounds for youth who have completed grade K-5 (as of 5/18). The actual

cost is $50.00 per person but the charge will be $25.00 per person or a family maximum of $50.00. There are camperships available, please call Sandy at 256-

2771, if you ne d one. Please complete this form & Health Form and return to the church office by Friday, April 27, 2018.

Camper’s Name:______________________________________M or F (circle one)

Age:_______Grade Completed 5/18_______ Birthdate:___________ t-shirt size______

Address:___________________________City:_______________State:______Zip Code______

Telephone:______________ Home Congregation:____________________________

Cell Phone:____________________Email__________________________________

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:

Contact person:___________________________________________________________

Telephone:_________________________or ___________________________________

Alternate Contact________________________________________________________

Telephone:_________________________or __________________________________

Family Physician:__________________________________Telephone:______________

List any food allergies_____________________________________________________

Any restrictions for normal activities? (if yes, please explain)______________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Authorization by Parent or Guardian:

I hereby give my permission for my child to participate in any activity and field trips planned by the staff for the day camp program. NeSoDak Bible Camp

and Trinity Lutheran Church may use any pictures or videos that my child appears in for promotional purposes. I also authorize delivery of necessary emer-

gency care by available medical personnel.

Signature:______________________________________________Date:_____________

April 2018

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St. Dysmas Worship opportunity

Jesus reminds us in Matthew 25:36b, “. . . I was in prison and you visited me. . . and in Matthew

25:40 He reminds us that , “. . . whatever you did for one of the least of these, you did it unto

me.” Those in prison are among those Jesus named as “the least of these”. They were consid-

ered to be the “forgotten fifth” by the first pastor of the St. Dysmas congregation, Pastor Leroy Ise-

minger, because we often do not see them or think of them.

One of the ministries that are supported by the generosity of the members of Trinity Lutheran

Church is St. Dysmas which is a Lutheran congregation that is inside the South Dakota State Peni-

tentiary located in Sioux Falls. All the members are inmates, prisoners. The name St. Dysmas is the

legendary name that was given to the thief on the cross who in Luke 23:42 asked Jesus to, “. . . re-

member me when you come into your kingdom.” St. Dysmas celebrated its 25^th anniversary last

year.

At least twice a year, members from Trinity attend worship in the penitentiary Hope Chapel.

The inmate choir, the music, the sharing of the peace, the brief time for fellowship all reflect the mis-

sion statement of the congregation, “HOPE BEYOND BARS”. The men are so appreciative of the

time spent and shared with them. For many in the prison who have no visitors, the opportunity to

talk with and worship alongside someone from the outside is a most welcome gift. It is only in the

Hope Chapel that the inmates are permitted to be called by their Christian names. Pastor Wayne

reports that everywhere else in the penitentiary they are known by their surnames or inmate number.

Those guests who have attended worship in St. Dysmas always report receiving so much

more than we hope to give by our presence at that prison worship. We leave the worship filled with

joy given by the Holy Spirit and the heartfelt thanks expressed by the inmates for our presence.

Sometimes people are reluctant to attend for fear of their own safety. Be assured that the

worship experience is safe. Those who volunteer to attend will complete a Department of Correc-

tions clearance and a waiver. You must be at least 18 years of age. Often there is opportunity to

ride with others traveling to Sioux Falls for the worship. Attendees arrive no later than 6:00 pm and

the worship is generally over 7:30-8:00pm. There is an opportunity to have coffee with Pastor

Wayne and talk about the ministry and your experience after the worship if desired.

The next scheduled date for Trinity to attend the worship is May 31, 2018. If you are interest-

ed in attending the worship opportunity, please contact Ann Marie Rossing (605)256-3851 or

call the church office (605)256-2771. Forms must be filled out and submitted by May 15, 2018

to our church office.

You are encouraged to consider visiting the prison and worship with the “family” of St. Dys-

mas. http://stdysmas.com/

Submitted by Ann Marie Rossing

April 2018

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March Council Minutes

Trinity Lutheran Church

Council Meeting

March 13, 2018

8:00 P.M.

“Sharing God’s Word, Doing God’s Work” Trinity’s Mission Statement was recited by the church council.

The March council meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by President Jennifer Briggs. Members absent and excused

were Dana Hoff.

Jennifer led in devotions and her title was “Welcome to the Neighborhood.” She expressed how we need care and com-

passion in our world today.

President Briggs presented the Agenda and with no corrections she asked for a motion to approve which was made by

Heath Abraham and seconded by Patti Weber. Motion passed.

The council minutes from February 13^th were presented and a motion to approve was made by Keith Knutson and se-

conded by Adam Shaw. Motion passed.

The Financial report was discussed and Keith reported we are about $4000.00 behind in expenses versus income. A

motion to accept this report was made by Elizabeth Molstad and seconded by Terry Schultz. Motion accepted.

STAFF REPORTS WERE PRESENTED BY:

Sandy Rhode, Parish Education coordinator reported:

Campers are busy helping with the soup suppers and delivering soup to 17 shut-ins.

There will be three Milestone Ministries this month, March 4^th the Sophomores received the devotional book “Jesus

Calling-Enjoying Peace in His Presence,” and March 11^th the Eighth Graders received the book by Tony Dungy

“Uncommon-Finding Your Path to Significance,” and March 25^th the Second Graders will receive and Easter

Arch Book,” The Week That Led to Easter & Prayer cube.

National youth gathering students are going to have Baskets to raffle out on Sunday, March 18^th to buy chances on.

Working on the fundraisers for the National youth gathering students.

Working on summer ministries

In June there will be a Birthday party celebration for anyone who is 80 and plus.

Pastor Constanze reported:

Pastor informed us that Pastor Dirk is in Germany, with his mother as she is ill and will have to move her to a nursing

home. Please remember them in your prayers.

She informed us the Capital Campaign with Jona Schmidt as our chairman and with the assistance of David Rossing

and Tom Farrell is organizing a committee that is busy working on many items.

The theme for the Capital Campaign is “I’m In” and the Bible verse is John 15:5, I am the vine, ye are the branches:

He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for’ without me ye can do nothing.

She is pleased with the Facebook live Lenten Book Study “Easter Earthquake,” as she has around 150 viewers eve-

ry day.

She is a mentor to a seminary student out of Brookings and a Chaplain Director.

President Briggs reported:

Pastor Dirk and Jennifer attended the Medary Conference.

Construction committee of Randy VanRosendale, Keith Knutson, Wayne Halma, Corey Strom, Sid Gulbranson,

Sandy Cole, Scott Delzer, Terry Schultz, and Jennifer Briggs are moving forward.

Vice President Terry Schultz reported:

He is involved in many discussions about the campaign and Jona Schmidt is the backbone of the cam-

paign.

Deacon Board Chairman Nancy Sabbe reported:

WORSHIP & MUSIC:

No Watch the Lamb Service this Easter

March 29^th Maundy Thursday Worship Service at 7:00 P.M.

March 30^th Good Friday Tenebrae Service at 6:30 P.M.

Easter Sunday April 1^st Sunrise Worship Service at 7:00 A.M.

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March Council Minutes Cont.

Continued:

8:00 - 11:00 A.M Easter Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall

Traditional Worship Service 8:45 A.M. with communion

Celebration Worship Service 11:00 A.M. with communion

Summer worship schedule service at 9:30 A.M. with 1^st & 2^nd weeks Traditional Service and 3^rd & 4^th

weeks Celebration Service

MISSION MOMENTUM:

The Lakes we are checking on church service for summer

March mission of the month, Voice of the Martyrs we sent $385.87 of which $175.87 was Jingle Change.

April Mission of the Month is The Gathering which we will serve in May and will be catered by DSU

New directory is it time for a new one?

LIFE & GROWTH:

April coffee letters re ready to be mailed

Making some changes to the letters for soup suppers

Discussion on rearranging some of the service groups

SERVICES & SACRAMENTS:

Always looking for volunteers or ushers, greeters, lectors, communion assistants and for home commun-

ion

EVANGELICAL OUTREACH:

The Holy Week and Easter ad are ready for the newspaper.

Parish Education Board Chairman Carolyn Feige reported:

Mentor program is running behind so Sandy will send out reminders to get worksheets 1 & 2 turned in.

Youth group is working on the next fundraiser of spring raffle baskets. Sandy has applied for a project of

$250.00 thru Thrivent for Easter breakfast groceries

Vacation Bible School is set for June 3^rd thru the 7^th. The theme will be “Discovering the Treasures of Je-

sus.” Pastor Glen Enright has agreed to do a puppet show each night. Day Camp will be July 23^rd thru

26^th.

We discussed Sunday school curriculum for 2018-2019. We will be researching and will make a decision

next month.

On June 13^th we are planning a Milestone Ministry day for members over 80 with a party in the Fellowship

Hall.

Trustee Board Chairman Keith Knutson reported:

Voted to pay the bills

Give + Mobile discussed this program it is an easy way to give your offering, if you are unable to

attend church.

Discussed the Capital Campaign

The Construction Committee is busy working

Would like to improve electronic giving

New Business:

A motion was made by Terry Schultz to have a Congregational meeting on April 8^th after the second ser-

vice at 12:00 noon to discuss the said items. Randy VanRosendale seconded the motion. Motion

passed.

Heath Abraham made a motion to adjourn the council meeting and Patti Weber seconded. Motion passed.

Next council meeting will be April 10^th, 2018.

March treats were provided by the Parish Ed.

April treats will be provided by the Officers.

May treats will be provided by the Trustees.

Respectfully submitted,

Joan Merager, Council Secretary

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PERSONAL CARE MISSION KITS

Turning Ordinary Items into Extraordinary Gifts

When Lutheran World Relief distributes Personal Care Kits, it is often to people who are dealing with some of

life's most difficult situations -the aftermath of earthquakes and floods, fleeing home to escape violence and

living in extreme poverty. We can’t control when disasters strike and we can’t end poverty overnight, but we

can provide ordinary gifts of comfort to help others know that they haven't been forsaken by the world.

The very simple gesture of giving a Personal Care Kit can give someone the encouragement to begin anew,

starting with a bath. You can share God’s grace and love by providing this simple comfort. Bags are availa-

ble in the Narthex on Sunday mornings and in the church office during the week. Stop by, pick one up and fill

it with items on the list attached to the bag and then return it to the "Lutheran World Relief" bin in the Narthex

by Rally Sunday, September 9 - or anytime before then.

Personal Care Kit contents:



1 light to medium weight bath towel (dark color preferred, max 52"x27”)



3 full-sized bars of soap in original wrappers



1 adult-sized toothbrush in original packaging

1 metal nail clippers (attached file optional)

Note: Wide-toothed combs will be purchased and one will be added to each kit.

If you prefer not to shop and would rather make a donation to cover the cost of a kit, that's fine too! Each Per-

sonal Care Kit is valued at $10. Donations may be left in the church office. Please make checks payable

to: Trinity Lutheran Church, Memo: Mission Kits.

Worship assistants needed

We are in need of your time and talents as a Worship Assistant! Greeters, Lectors,

Communion Assistants, and Ushers are needed.

** Sign-ups are available in the Narthex or by contacting Kate or Lisa in the

church office at

256-2771 or by

email: of-

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BETHEL FOUNDATION DINNER

Bethel Foundation Dinner is Thursday,

April 12^th

The Bethel Foundation Dinner and Auction

for Bethel Lutheran Home is on Thursday,

April 12, 2018 at the Dakota Prairie Playhouse, 1205 N. Washington Avenue, Madi-

son, SD. The Silent Dessert Auction begins at 5:30 pm and the Dinner and Live Auc-

tion is at 6:30 pm. This year is a 30^th anniversary celebration of the Foundation sup-

porting the Bethel Lutheran Home, 1988 - 2018. All dinner and auction proceeds go

to support the ongoing ministries of Bethel Lutheran Home and quality of care of Beth-

el Community residents. Tickets for the 22^nd Annual Bethel Foundation Dinner and

Auction are $35 per person and $280 for a table of eight. Reserve your table/ticket by

Friday, March 31^st to ensure a place. Contact Bethel Lutheran Home Foundation 605-

256-4539 or rosie@bethelcommunity.com

Partner congregations and members are invited to provide a dessert for our silent

dessert auction, a themed basket, or another item for the live auction. Items for the

live auction should be something new, a vacation, tickets to professional games or an

antique item. Please contact Rosie Jamison regarding your interest and generous do-

nation.

Trinity lutheran preschool fundraiser

Eileen’s Cookie Dough

The Trinity Lutheran Preschool will be conducting an Eileen’s Cookie

Dough fundraiser. Stop by the Trinity Lutheran Church office to order

cookie dough-(7 flavors to choose from). Orders and payment are due to

the church office by Wednesday, April 4^th. Pick-up will

be the

week of April 16^th. Thank you for supporting our Preschool!