In grateful response to God’s grace and empowered by the Holy Spirit through Word and Sacraments, the mission of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is vigorously to make known the love of Christ by word and deed within our churches, communities and the world. | E-newsletter: June 1, 2021 | |
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Summertime Service: Shine Brightly! | |
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May God be gracious to us and bless us
and make His face shine upon us,
that your way may be known on earth,
your saving power among all nations (Psalm 67:1).
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You combine summertime with our now being free from most COVID-19 restrictions and you get some fine opportunities to shine with the love of our Savior, by way of witness and service. As examples of this, I’m thinking about: read more...
Reverend Scott Sailer, District President
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Click the image below for Call and Vacancy Information
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From the Executive Secretary.......... | |
The Excitement of Graduation Season....What's Next? | | |
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High school graduation season is upon us. Congregations will be celebrating with their graduating students and thanking God for their accomplishments. Here are a few friendly suggestions for congregations to consider as they wish God’s continued blessings upon their graduating high school students: read more... | | |
We lift up in prayer......
Rev. Mark Mischnick (Emeritus, Mitchell) upon the death of his father, Elmer Boehm, on May 17. Elmer is also the grandfather of Miriam Navurskis, wife of Rev. Chris Navurskis (Mt. Calvary, Huron). Elmer’s funeral was May 27 at Grace Lutheran Church, Waterloo, IA...This month's congregations and schools: Our Savior, Aberdeen; St. John, Aberdeen; St. Paul, Aberdeen; Zion, Andover; St. John, Britton; St. John, Columbia; Concordia, Cresbard; Redeemer, Doland; St. Paul, Ferney; St. John, Groton; Lighthouse Preschool, Aberdeen; Divine Shepherd Lutheran School, Black Hawk; Blessed Redeemer Pre-School, Brandon; Peace ECC and Elementary School, Brookings; and Zion Lutheran Pre-School, Canistota.
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Respite on the River
June 7-8, 2021
Respite on the River provides pastors and DCE's and their families a unique opportunity to experience two days of rest and spiritual renewal. Respite on the River will take place June 7-8, 2021 at the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center, Pierre, SD. Click here for more information!
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Pine Ridge Needs Your Help! Are you looking to put your talents to use - but not sure where you can help?? Our Missionary - Reverend Al Sutton on the Pine Ridge Reservation may just have the answer for you!! Follow this link for more information
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Philippians Conference
June 26, 2021 - Zion Lutheran Church is hosting a Philippians Conference presented by Rev. Dr. Nathan Meador. This conference will be free of charge and lunch will be provided. For information, registration and resources....click here
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Camp Minneboji
June 20-26, 2021
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This year's theme is "Washed."
Click on the picture for more information on all the fun!
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"Take Heart!" - This DOXOLOGY retreat, September 13-15, at the Abbey of the Hills, Marvin, SD, provides an excellent opportunity for respite, rest and renewal for pastors.. Click "here" for more information.
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St. Paul Lutheran High School is a residential LCMS high school located in Concordia,MO. The Executive Diurector, Rev. Paul Mehl, has informed President Sailer that he may nominate a student to enroll at St. Paul at the cost of $2,500 per year for all four years; a cost that ordinarlily totals $15,000 annually. Contact President Sailer for more information. For more on the school visit www.splhs.org. | |
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CAMPUS MINISTRY Our Campus Ministry Pastors request your help in reaching out to our students on campus, click here for more information.
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SD District Convention
December 5-7, 2021
Deadlines:
August 5 - Reports and Overtures
October 5 - District President and Vice-President Nominating Ballots
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NEW EDITOR!!
After 19 years as the editor of the South Dakota District Supplement of The Lutheran Witness, Vonda Sturzenbecher has announced her retirement. Kate Meadows, wife of Rev. Bryan Meadows (associate pastor, Zion, Rapid City), has been hired as the new editor.
We are very grateful for the long and faithful service of Vonda. Send her an email or card of thanks! vsturzenbecher@yahhoo.com; 8605 Woodland Drive, Black Hawk, SD 57718. Thank you, Vonda, for news about 100 installations, 200 LWM events, and a whole lot more!
The change in editorship is effective May 31. The deadline for the August issue is June 15. Please email your submissions to kate@katemeadows.com. Welcome aboard, Kate!
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LWML IN ACTION! Sioux Falls Lutheran School received a $5,000 grant check from the South Dakota District LWMLon May 26th. Vice President of Gospel Outreach, Jan Larson of Pierre, presented the check to Tina Lenz, Fantastic Fives retired teacher and Sioux Falls Zone President. The money will be used to aid in the purchase of outdoor musical equipment, three wheelers and sand and water toys for the playground.
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Within Our Congregations............ | |
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Trinity Lutheran in Hartford is hosting "KNOW Your Identity" on June 27, 2021 a workshop for everyone!
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Faith Lutheran in Pierre is hosting "Christian Decision Making at Life's End"....read more here!
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Zion Lutheran Church in Mitchell will host a Phililipians conference....more here
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Holy Cross, Dakota Dunes celebrates confirmation.....check it out!
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South Dakota Schools in Action.......... |
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Zion Lutheran Church and School of Rapid City is sponsoring "Swing Fore Kids" - a charity golf tournament!
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Sioux Falls Lutheran School celebrates its first High School graduation and more....check it out!
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39th Biennial LWML Convention
The theme of the convention is "Running the Race...Looking to Jesus." There will be mission grants and a new mission goal to be voted upon. Even in this COVID19 pandemic there are quite a few SD ladies and men attending the convention. They will have the opportunity to do servant events, attend the communion service, do Bible studies, hear mission grant reports, tour Lexington, have fun with new and old friends, and praise the Triune God.
Please see the sdlwml.org website for information concerning LWML South Dakota.
Click here for the latest LWML e-news letter.
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Click the "Together In Mission" logo for the latest news about our Missionary Daniel Jastram serving in Asia! | |
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Main Street Living - May 2021 Bulletin Information
(Click the picture for Programming)
Main Street Living will not air on KDLT June 6th. Arrangements for it to air at the same time on FOX-Sioux Falls have been made. Check channel assignment on your cable company.
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Please share your congregation's or school's unique ministries with the rest of the District. Send pictures and stories for consideration to jpike@midco.net by Wednesday June 9 at 12:00 Noon. We want to see how YOUR congregation or school is showing the love of God to those in your community and around the world | | | | | |
