Newsletter 03 March 2011.pub - East Side Lutheran Church

East Side Lutheran Church
1300 East 10 th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57103-1796
www.eastsidelc.org
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The East Side Voice
Volume 12, Issue 3 March 2011
March 2011
March 9 th is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Season of Lent. Lent serves as a rehearsal for the selfdenying
Christian life. Lent is the 40 day (not counting Sundays) period leading to Easter; it is long by design,
as long as Jesus’ trial in the wilderness following his baptism during which he was tempted by the Devil.
Lent is not supposed to be a fun time! Themes center on repentance and humility, beginning on Ash
Wednesday when each of us will very personally hear the words: “remember that you are dust and to dust you shall
return.” Since ancient times, Christians have marked the Lenten season with acts of self-denial. Fasting, prayer,
and almsgiving create opportunities to ponder one’s need for a Savior, to practice generosity, and to cultivate
gratitude.
Lent is a structured time for us to look at ourselves, to focus on our personal sin and our corporate sin and to
dwell on them long enough so that we long for God’s grace. In short, Lent is the time for us to ponder why we
need a Savior. It is a time for us to reinforce core values of our faith.
This Lent we will be having a Teaching Series on Christian Paradoxes. A paradox is something that seems to
be absurd or contradictory but in fact is true. The topics are familiar … yet they are paradoxes. Each week we
will explore them and their meaning for our lives.
Kevin Gleason, with Thrivent Financial, and Sergeant Harrison, Sioux Falls Police Department,
will lead a seminar on Identity Theft: What You Need to Know
During this educational workshop, participants will learn
♦
♦ How identity theft can occur
♦ Tips to protect themselves
Steps to take if identity theft happens to them
The one-hour seminar will be offered on Sunday, March 6 th at 9:30 am and 11:00 am.
Please pre-register (call 336-3597 or e-mail: office@eastsidelc.org) so enough material will
be on hand for all participants. There is no charge for the seminar.
Worship
Services
at
10:00 am
and
7:00 pm
Ash Wednesday, March 9 th
Wednesday, March 16 th
Wednesday, March 23 rd
Wednesday, March 30 th
Wednesday, April 6 th
Wednesday, April 13 th
Maundy Thursday, April 21 st
Good Friday, April 22 nd
Baptism—Water & Word
Saint and Sinner
A Holy Church?
Is Jesus Necessary?
The Holy Trinity
Faith Alone?
Bread & Wine, Body & Blood
Praying to an All-Knowing God
As “we’ve always done before!” ... we will have Supper and Fellowship from
5:45-6:45 pm. Various groups will serve the meal and our confirmation students
will assist with both the meal and with worship.

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Every Month is Heart Healthy Month!
Blood Pressure Screenings will be
held March 20 th .
They will be held in
the Fellowship Hall
between the morning
worship services.
Are you a Thrivent Financial Member?
Thrivent Financial is changing how they
support Lutheran Churches. Beginning this
spring, Thrivent members at East Side
Lutheran Church will be able to direct funds to
the church. As you receive
information from Thrivent Financial, please
consider directing all or a part to East Side
Lutheran Church.
Contact your Thrivent Representative
for more details.
Baptism Classes are now being held
on the third Sunday of the month at
9:30 am in the west conference
room.
The Voice
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 10 th Street, Sioux Falls SD 57103-1796
(605) 336-3597 Fax: (605) 336-8660
www.eastsidelc.org
Staff
Rev. Dr. Olaf Roynesdal . . . . . . . . . Senior Pastor
Rev. Dr. Lon Kvanli. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor
Rev. Kermit Rye . . . . . . . . . . . . . Visitation Pastor
Harriet Norem RN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parish Nurse
Gigi Rieder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Office Manager
SonJa Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Parish Secretary
Kay Dammer . . . . . . . . . .Membership Coordinator
and Volunteer Coordinator
Tammy Gondreau . . . . .Children Ministry Director
Kathy Griffith. . . . . . . . . . . .Contribution Secretary
Properties
Michael Rieder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Custodian
Julie Kanengieter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Custodian
Donna Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Housekeeping
Music Ministries
Paul R. Griffith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Organist
Glenyta Hanson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Choir Director
Linda Green-Ball . . . . . Celebration Ringer Director
Deborah Passick & Christie Ness . . . . . . . . . . . . .
King’s Choir Directors
Worship Services
Sundays
8:00 am — 9:30 am — 11:00 am — 6:00 pm
Radio Broadcast: Sundays, 11:00 a.m.
(KSOO 1140 AM)
Listed below are the members of Service Team 5 that will be serving next month in April.
If you would like to volunteer to be a lector or to help with communion, please call Evelyn
Weidenbach at 338-0716. If you are able to volunteer in any other capacity, please call
Kay Dammer at 334-3339 or e-mail her at kdammer@sio.midco.net. Because of the
expense, reminder post cards will not be sent out. This will be your only reminder Thank
you for volunteering!
Gina Altstadt Billy & Sandra Gregg Kevin & Diana Patterson
Joshua & Melissa Anderson Earl & Pat Guenther Tom Penn & Tabitha Lemcke
Sarah Anderson Don & Jan Hartje John & Brittany Petersen
Robert & Barbara Anderson Leonard & Mildred Hartman Jesse & Heather Postma
David & Kathryn Baker Angie Harvey Randy & Donna Postma
Darold & Sharon Ball Ollie Henning Ryan & Angie Postma
Stacey Beacom Robert & Jane Himrich Vicki Quittem
Jack Bork Linda Hoeck Dorothy Reynolds
Vivian Bosch Alissa Hugelman Selma Rich
Rory Boyer Milton & Susan Jackson Rev Kermit & Doris Rye
LeeAnn Brim Debra Johnson Howard & Betty Severson
Todd & Nolie Brower Roland Johnson Louis Skrondahl
Eldon & Jerelynn Carda Nancy Kellar Monica Smith
Doris Carlson Paul Kellar Judy Sona
James & Christa Cero Mark & Cherrie Knudson Mark & Laurie Songstad
Chelsey Chase Beth Krueger Marlene Stickfort
Duane & Tara Christensen Holly Kubiszewski Florence Stoltenberg
Pam Cota Rebecca Kuehl David & Shelly Strum
Rob & Nicole Cressy Melissa Kurth Todd & Michele Sunde
Richard & Mary Davis Derrick & Nicole Larson Toni Swedlund
Della DeSchepper Edward & Mary Larson James & Mavis Teslow
Karen Doherty Dennis & Charlene Lowe Douglas & Janice Torbert
Judith Erlandson Ron & Laura Mann Michel Unzelman
Carol Fuller Richard Meyer James & Judith Vollmer
Vicki Gibson Joe & Pamela Michaeli Debra Wallenberg
Lance & Melissa Gibson-Breit Anita Mitzel Sara Wallenstein
Chris & Amber Ginter Stuart & Christie Ness Steven & Denise Wallenstein
Wes Goth Lynn & Kristi Nicholas Kristen Weyh
Barbara Green Margaret Olesen

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Council Minutes,
February 13, 2011
Present: Jeff Armstrong, Lorri Halverson, Tom Hendricks, Jason Klein, Carla Middlen, Tia Tolk, Kim Vanderwerf,
Wayne Wosje, Pastor Lon Kvanli, and Pastor Olaf Roynesdal. Guests: Ben and Jennie Hoefer.
New council member Lorri Halverson was welcomed to the council.
Ben and Jennie Hoefer were present requesting funding for attendance at the National Worship Leader Conference in
Leawood, Kansas in July. After some discussion by members, a motion was made by Jason Klein, seconded by Lorri
Halverson to approve this expenditure. Motion carried. We will also discuss selection of workshops with Ben.
Secretary’s Report: Motion was made by Jeff Armstrong, seconded by Kim Vanderwerf to accept minutes from the
January 16, 2011 meeting as distributed. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Klein reported income for January was not as good as in 2010 but somewhat typical for
that month. We will be cautious in paying our benevolences as the year goes on. Motion was made by Tom Hendricks,
seconded by Wayne Wojse to accept the report as given. Motion carried.
Updates:
♦ Our attorney feels confident about the lawsuit outcome; trial will be held this summer.
♦ The pew replacement task force will meet tomorrow (February 14th) to hear a presentation by Dakota Church
Furniture. On February 22 nd , Ratigan-Schottler will present their product to the task force.
♦ Verizon is still interested in leasing area on our property for a tower and discussions with them will continue. This
will be a six month project.
Business:
♦ The Endowment Committee has requested a statement dealing with the receipt of funds from an estate and how that
will be handled once litigation is complete and funds are then given to them. A draft proposal was distributed and
Jason Klein and Carla Middlen will finalize this.
♦ The Endowment Fund has approximately $10,000 to be distributed this year. Per the guidelines it must be
distributed ¼ each to: capital improvements, scholarship fund, national benevolence and local benevolence. After
some discussion a motion was made by Lorri Halverson, seconded by Tom Hendricks to make the local
benevolences the Food To You program, and Good Shepherd Center. Motion carried.
♦ Some classroom issues have been noted in Sunday School and council members were encouraged to visit Sunday
School and more discussion will be held at the next meeting.
♦ East Side Lutheran has been notified that we are a beneficiary of the Bud Skalland estate.
♦ Members are being recruited for the new Strategic Plan Review task force.
♦ Council members were notified about the Crossroads Conference Assembly at Peace Lutheran on March 13 th at 2:00.
♦ Marcia Roynesdal has volunteered to be responsible for maintenance of our AED equipment.
The next meeting will be March 13, 2011 at Noon.
Respectfully submitted, Linda J. Hoeck, Secretary
(given by friends & relatives unless otherwise noted)
Myrtle Barrett
Memorial Fund: Pamela Zulfer,
Colin & Harriet Barrett
Russell Bradfield
Building Fund: Beverly Bradfield
Marvel Fanebust
Memorial Fund: Friends and Family
Martha Heier
Center pieces in Fellowship Hall made and given
by: Jane Himrich.
Glen Rollag
Building Fund: Colin & Harriet Barrett
Memorial Fund: Mary Ann Hohman
Annette Sarlis
Building Fund: Ollie Henning
Rita Siebert
Building Fund: Marcia Ostrem, Roger & Nita Lien,
Lyle & Ingrid Hoff, Darwin & Ann Gehl, Patty
Johnson, John & Diane Boheman
Don Skadsen
Building Fund: Lois McMahon, Wanda Teslow,
Judi Eliason, Dr. Paul & Margaret Aspaas,
Daniel & Elizabeth Bergstrom, Bob & Karel Amend,
Craig & Joyce Uthe, Bob & Jane Himrich
Memorial Fund: Kevin Larson
Irron “Bud” Skalland
Building Fund: Family & Friends, Laird & Iris
Rasmussen, Mark and Lynette Skalland, Elvin &
Carol Thomsen, Bernice Christopherson, Robert &
Joan Thimjon, Eugene & Irene Nesheim, Al & Evelyn
Lorenz, Jeanette Edman, Donna Skalland
Cindy Smith
Building Fund: Edna Colwill, Lea & Shirley Dahl,
Don & Janet Messner
Alma Stueven
Memorial Fund: :Lucille Baumen, Lois Stueven
Building Fund: Friends
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In Honor Of:
Marilyn Miller
General Fund: Cindy Miller Guadagno
We celebrate the Baptism of:
Arietta Mae (Rita) Siebert,
who was baptized on
February 4 th at Sanford
Hospital
Kaylee Marie Torgerson, daughter of Philip &
Jennifer Torgerson was baptized on February
13 th .
We extend our Sympathy
to the Family and Friends of:
† Arietta Mae (Rita)
Siebert, wife of Gene,
whose funeral was held
February 11 th at East
Side.
† Alma Stueven, mother
of Betty, whose funeral
was held February 12th
at Heritage Funeral
Home
† Viola “Joey” Baysore, mother of Anita, whose
funeral was held February 17 th at East Side.
RADIO SPONSORSHIP
Each Sunday we broadcast our
9:30 am worship service over
KSOO Radio (1140 AM).
The service airs at 11:00 am.
Many people benefit from this broadcast!
Sponsorships ($200/service) are welcome.
East Side Service Radio Broadcast for:
February 6 th , in loving memory of Linda
Skrondahl given by Louis Skrondahl.
February 20 th , in loving memory of Ken Albert
given by Florence Albert & Family.

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Thank you to:
The Choir, We are thankful for Paul and Glenyta for all the wonderful
music, organ, and choir! We appreciate all of it!
Verlyn Eckert, thanks for all you’ve done to keep the kitchen running
for events.
Past Sunday School Teachers, Lil and Art Norlin, Flora Grinde (all deceased) and all current
Sunday School Teachers.
Carol Thomsen, for being a great Christian friend.
Julie Kanengieter and Donna Murphy for the wonderful job they do keeping our church home
clean.
Bob Heyl was recognized as Avera’s Volunteer of the Month!
Bob Heyl is a generous and compassionate volunteer who is sensitive to each
person’s individual needs. In his volunteer role as an Avera Surgery Center Guide,
Bob’s sense of humor and warm hospitality puts people at ease when coming to Avera McKennan.
Prairie Center Welcome Desk and Patient Escort, Bob needs to be aware of each
person’s situation and adjust to their needs.
He has established close working relationships with retuning patients as well
as staff and fellow volunteers.
There doesn't seem to be a volunteer job that Bob doesn’t like. When a new volunteer opportunity becomes available,
he is interested in expanding his horizons and offering his help to establish the new volunteer area.
“I can do that” is the response when asked to complete a task, try something new or volunteer additional days.
He is a welcoming presence to everyone he meets.
Sunday, March 27 th the
Community Blood
Bank Unit
will be here from
8:30-12:30.
Sign up sheets will be available in the
Narthex on March 13 th and 14 th. .
Walk-ins will be accepted.
Union Gospel
Mission
Lamplighter
Luncheon
March 18th, 2011
12:00 Noon
East Side Lutheran Church
Everyone is invited
to attend!
Monthly Board Meeting will be held
on Tuesday, March 8 th at 12:30 pm.
WELCA Fellowship will be held
on Tuesday, March 8 th at 2:00 pm.
The Fellowship program will feature
Cynthia Marohl. She will speak of the
Missionary work that she and Carroll have
done in Alaska.
Everyone is welcome to attend this interesting
and informative program
Crossroads
WELCA Spring Gathering
will be held April 9 th at
Our Savior’s Lutheran church
from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.
909 W 33 rd St
Sioux Falls, SD
Bob began volunteering in August 2007 and has contributed 1,200 hours of service. He is a dedicated supporter of
Avera McKennan and has also invited others to become Avera McKennan Volunteers. He lives out the Avera mission
every day he volunteers. Thank you, Bob for the many ways you make others feel welcome and how you contribute to
the volunteer team.
Welcoming, Growing & Serving others! Way to go Bob!!
Delbert & Jeanette
Foster
have rescheduled
the celebration of their
50 th Wedding Anniversary
for Saturday, March 19 th , 2011
2:00-4:00 pm at DAV Chapter
1519 W 51 st St Sioux Falls
For further information call 371-1082
Remember to support East Side by
purchasing debit cards.
Available for sale are Hy-Vee,
Sunshine, Franklin, Lewis and Get N Go.
In the year of 2010, 5% of sales,
approximately $8,000 was paid to
the building fund.
Thank you for your support!
The love gift for the
Union Gospel Mission is boxed
Jello or boxed Jello Pudding (Instant)
Food To You,
needs hygiene packs.
Hygiene packs
Include: shampoo, 1 bar of soap,
1 roll of toilet tissue,
toothpaste or deodorant.
Help support WELCA by purchasing
Free Trade Coffee, Tea, Cocoa mix or candy bars.
Not only are you helping WELCA, but you are also helping
farmers in developing countries support themselves and
their families. Makes a great gift! Who doesn’t love
coffee or chocolate? Or both!
Items can be purchased in the church office.