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How far is it to Bethlehem? - First Lutheran Church of Sioux Falls

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The Chr<strong>is</strong>tmas pageant will take place<br />

during the 9:45 a.m. worship service<br />

on Dec. 6. Children from three years<br />

through fifth grade who have signed up<br />

<strong>to</strong> participate in the pageant will practice<br />

on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9 <strong>to</strong> 10:30 a.m.<br />

in the sanctuary.<br />

On the morning <strong>of</strong> the pageant,<br />

Pas<strong>to</strong>ral Care Min<strong>is</strong>tries<br />

By Paula Bartels, Par<strong>is</strong>h Nurse<br />

Chr<strong>is</strong>tmas and grandpa and<br />

grandma’s house <strong>of</strong>ten go <strong>to</strong>gether.<br />

<strong>How</strong>ever, as grandmas and grandpas<br />

get older, they may need help <strong>to</strong> stay<br />

safely in their home. There may come<br />

a time the home they live in may not<br />

be the best option for them. Choices<br />

and dec<strong>is</strong>ions can be confusing and<br />

difficult for families. Following are some<br />

resources when facing such dec<strong>is</strong>ions.<br />

One Number… One Call:<br />

Affiliated w<strong>it</strong>h The Evangelical<br />

<strong>Lutheran</strong> Good Samar<strong>it</strong>an Society,<br />

One Number…One Call can be<br />

accessed from 8 a.m. <strong>to</strong> 9 p.m., seven<br />

days a week. By calling (605) 351-<br />

0149, individuals and families will<br />

be able <strong>to</strong> talk w<strong>it</strong>h experienced<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essionals who can navigate the<br />

service system <strong>to</strong> the aging. They<br />

can help answer questions such as:<br />

Where could my mom go when she<br />

<strong>is</strong> d<strong>is</strong>charged from the hosp<strong>it</strong>al?<br />

I’m worried about dad’s safety at<br />

home—what can I do? What does their<br />

insurance cover? I know something<br />

needs <strong>to</strong> be done, but how do I broach<br />

the subject w<strong>it</strong>h my parents?<br />

Adult Children <strong>of</strong> Aging Parents:<br />

Th<strong>is</strong> <strong>is</strong> a newsletter for pr<strong>of</strong>essionals<br />

and families dealing w<strong>it</strong>h the elderly.<br />

Topics include such <strong>is</strong>sues as keeping<br />

parents in their home longer, dealing<br />

w<strong>it</strong>h aging family residing a<strong>far</strong> and the<br />

effects <strong>of</strong> being an adult child <strong>of</strong> aging<br />

parents. Th<strong>is</strong> newsletter <strong>is</strong> available on<br />

the health shelf in the <strong>First</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />

<strong>Church</strong> Library. It may interest you<br />

<strong>to</strong> know that th<strong>is</strong> newsletter was<br />

generated out <strong>of</strong> the Caring Min<strong>is</strong>try<br />

at <strong>First</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> under Bea Friesth’s<br />

guidance back in the early ’90s. If you<br />

would like more information on the<br />

newsletter, call 334-6958.<br />

Chr<strong>is</strong>tmas pageant Dec. 6<br />

participants will report <strong>to</strong> Reformation<br />

Hall by 9:20 a.m.<br />

Please note: Communion will<br />

be <strong>of</strong>fered at the 8:15 and 11:15 a.m.<br />

services on Dec. 6, but not at 9:45 a.m.<br />

DVDs <strong>of</strong> the Chr<strong>is</strong>tmas pageant will<br />

be available for $15 each by calling<br />

Heather Kuecker at 339-1983, ext. 20.<br />

Making <strong>to</strong>ugh dec<strong>is</strong>ions as we grow older<br />

Adult Services and Aging w<strong>it</strong>h<br />

the Department <strong>of</strong> Social Services:<br />

367-5444, ext. 4.<br />

Senior Companion Program:<br />

Provides in-home ass<strong>is</strong>tance and<br />

resp<strong>it</strong>e care <strong>to</strong> the elderly and d<strong>is</strong>abled.<br />

Contact: 361-1133<br />

Meals on Wheels: Delivers a hot,<br />

nutr<strong>it</strong>ious meal <strong>to</strong> homebound people<br />

in <strong>Sioux</strong> <strong>Falls</strong>. Contact: 336-6748<br />

Perhaps th<strong>is</strong> Chr<strong>is</strong>tmas,<br />

the best gift you can<br />

give your aging parent<br />

or grandparent <strong>is</strong> the<br />

gift <strong>of</strong> your time.<br />

Day Break at the Center for<br />

Active Generations: An adult daycare<br />

program. Contact: 336-6751<br />

Goodwill Adult Day Care Center:<br />

338-9429<br />

Called <strong>to</strong> Care Resp<strong>it</strong>e program:<br />

Th<strong>is</strong> <strong>First</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> program allows<br />

caregivers the opportun<strong>it</strong>y <strong>to</strong> run<br />

errands, make appointments or go out<br />

for lunch w<strong>it</strong>h a friend. If you are a<br />

caregiver and are interested, please<br />

contact me at 339-1983, ext. 24.<br />

Living Solutions: When the time<br />

comes <strong>to</strong> look in<strong>to</strong> other options,<br />

contact Janice Lew<strong>is</strong> at 336-0808.<br />

Families can s<strong>it</strong> down w<strong>it</strong>h Janice and<br />

express their w<strong>is</strong>hes and needs. She<br />

works w<strong>it</strong>h nine independent living,<br />

ass<strong>is</strong>ted living and nursing homes in<br />

the <strong>Sioux</strong> <strong>Falls</strong> area and can help you<br />

decide which best f<strong>it</strong> your needs. There<br />

Children<br />

take part<br />

in the<br />

Nativ<strong>it</strong>y<br />

pho<strong>to</strong><br />

shoot<br />

during the<br />

bazaar.<br />

<strong>is</strong> no charge for th<strong>is</strong> service.<br />

Perhaps th<strong>is</strong> Chr<strong>is</strong>tmas, the best<br />

gift you can give your aging parent or<br />

grandparent <strong>is</strong> the gift <strong>of</strong> your time. If<br />

they live <strong>far</strong> from you, a card, letter,<br />

email or phone call could brighten<br />

their day. I’m a grandma and being<br />

able <strong>to</strong> spend time w<strong>it</strong>h my grandsons<br />

makes my day wonderful! When I was<br />

younger, I didn’t realize how much <strong>it</strong><br />

meant <strong>to</strong> my grandparents when I’d<br />

s<strong>to</strong>p in for a v<strong>is</strong><strong>it</strong>!<br />

So grandchildren, when you don’t<br />

know what <strong>to</strong> give your grandparents<br />

for Chr<strong>is</strong>tmas, give them what<br />

money can’t buy—time! Maybe you<br />

could <strong>of</strong>fer <strong>to</strong> help w<strong>it</strong>h things that<br />

are difficult for them <strong>to</strong> do safely.<br />

You could give them gift certificates<br />

volunteering your time <strong>to</strong> help them<br />

throughout the year.<br />

<strong>How</strong> great <strong>to</strong> know we have a<br />

heavenly Father who never changes or<br />

grows old! Spending time <strong>of</strong>ten w<strong>it</strong>h<br />

him in prayer or reading h<strong>is</strong> Word <strong>is</strong><br />

good for our spir<strong>it</strong>ual lives. Take time <strong>to</strong><br />

thank Jesus for h<strong>is</strong> gift <strong>of</strong> eternal life.<br />

A br<strong>is</strong>k walk <strong>to</strong> see the beauty <strong>of</strong><br />

winter <strong>is</strong> a great way <strong>to</strong> take care <strong>of</strong><br />

your temple. If <strong>it</strong>’s <strong>to</strong>o cold or icy <strong>to</strong><br />

walk outside, you’re welcome <strong>to</strong> come<br />

and walk at <strong>First</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong>. It’s warm<br />

and there are no steps. It might just<br />

be the place <strong>to</strong> walk w<strong>it</strong>h your parent<br />

or grandparent! Feel free <strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>p by the<br />

par<strong>is</strong>h nurse <strong>of</strong>fice and say “Hi” when<br />

you’re walking. My usual days are<br />

Wednesday and Thursdays. You may<br />

also set up an appointment by calling<br />

339-1983, ext. 24.<br />

My prayer for you th<strong>is</strong> Chr<strong>is</strong>tmas<br />

and for the New Year 2010 <strong>is</strong> a song<br />

that parents and grandparents <strong>of</strong>ten<br />

sing <strong>to</strong> their l<strong>it</strong>tle ones: “Jesus loves me<br />

th<strong>is</strong> I know for the Bible tells me so!”<br />

<strong>First</strong> Word • December 2009<br />

Life Trans<strong>it</strong>ions<br />

through the month<br />

<strong>of</strong> Oc<strong>to</strong>ber<br />

Births<br />

“May the Lord give you increase,<br />

both you and your children.”<br />

(Psalm 114:15)<br />

• Claire Madeline Hoar born<br />

<strong>to</strong> Daniel & K<strong>is</strong>ha Liedtke-<br />

Hoar on Aug. 21, 2009.<br />

• Spencer Robert Hernes born<br />

<strong>to</strong> Eric & Susan O’Meara<br />

Hernes on Aug. 2, 2009.<br />

••<br />

Bapt<strong>is</strong>ms<br />

“Go ... make d<strong>is</strong>ciples ...<br />

baptizing them in the name <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Father, Son and Holy Spir<strong>it</strong>.”<br />

(Matthew 28:19)<br />

• Mickensy Anne Monsen,<br />

daughter <strong>of</strong> Paul & Lar<strong>is</strong>sa<br />

Monsen<br />

• Kjerstin Mckenzie Kyte,<br />

daughter <strong>of</strong> Patrick &<br />

Lindsay Kyte<br />

• Athans Justice Thorson, son<br />

<strong>of</strong> Scott & Laurie Thorson<br />

••<br />

Weddings<br />

“So they are no longer two, but<br />

one flesh. What therefore God<br />

has joined <strong>to</strong>gether, let no one put<br />

asunder.” (Matthew 19:6)<br />

• Barry Anderson & Mel<strong>is</strong>sa<br />

Houg<br />

••<br />

Deaths<br />

“Death <strong>is</strong> swallowed up in<br />

vic<strong>to</strong>ry...thanks be <strong>to</strong> God, who<br />

gives us the vic<strong>to</strong>ry through our<br />

Lord Jesus Chr<strong>is</strong>t.”<br />

(1 Cor. 15:57)<br />

• Milly Skovly<br />

• Dr. Wallace Arneson<br />

• Gladys Chr<strong>is</strong>tiansen<br />

• Stella Engen<br />

• George Feay<br />

• Donna Schnaidt<br />

• Bertha Re<strong>it</strong>z<br />

• Lorene Devine<br />

• Richard Anderson<br />

Meals from the Heart has wrapped up the first cooking session! Let the<br />

meal d<strong>is</strong>tribution begin! Is there someone on your heart and mind who could<br />

benef<strong>it</strong> from a homemade meal? Meals from the Heart inv<strong>it</strong>es all ages <strong>to</strong> make<br />

a difference in someone’s life!<br />

1. Pick up the freezer key at the Information<br />

Desk<br />

2. Go <strong>to</strong> the Luther Lounge<br />

3. Select a meal<br />

4. Sign the log<br />

5. Deliver the meal <strong>to</strong> someone who would<br />

appreciate a homemade meal!<br />

Meals from the Heart available for pick up<br />

meals<br />

Heart<br />

from the<br />

Want <strong>to</strong> take the m<strong>is</strong>sion a step further? Purchase a Hy-Vee or Sunshine<br />

card from the youth and donate the card <strong>to</strong> the Meals from the Heart<br />

outreach. (Card sales benef<strong>it</strong> youth and Meals from the Heart!)<br />

Give a gift from the heart <strong>to</strong> someone special th<strong>is</strong> holiday season! Cards<br />

are available for you <strong>to</strong> give as a gift. For more information, contact Linda<br />

Carpenter at 339-1983, ext. 36, or Jody Gust at 338-7511.<br />

The cooking crew prepared and<br />

packed more than 40 meals on<br />

Nov. 9. Meals are available in a<br />

variety <strong>of</strong> sizes.<br />

<strong>First</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Church</strong> • 327 S. Dakota Ave. • <strong>Sioux</strong> <strong>Falls</strong>, South Dakota • Phone (605) 336-3734 • Fax: (605) 336-8370 • www.flcsf.org

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