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: August 15, 2022 | |
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LET’S GET TOGETHER ON AUGUST 30
TO TALK AND LISTEN
I would like to invite you to join me, Rev. Dr. Steve Turner (Iowa District West President), and Rev. Richard Snow (Nebraska District President), as we seek to bring together pastors, other church workers, and laypeople from around each of our Districts. The purpose of our time together will be to develop some key concepts about how we, together, can provide positive, collaborative leadership in an increasingly fragmented society and in the wonderful church body the Lord has given us in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Thankfully, we have the blessing of unity in Christ! We are the body of Christ. The Apostle Paul calls us to speak the truth in love and to grow up into Christ. Held together by Christ with each part working, the body grows so that it builds itself up in love. But we saint-sinners need to guard against divisions among us, and we need to continually strive to maintain fraternal relationships among us.
These meetings will seek to establish common ground among those with a “diversity of gifts” and varying perspectives and experiences within the Synod. That common ground will help me, as your District President, as we seek to develop our District’s new Mission and Ministry Council, bring on some new District staff, and, simply, as we work together in a variety of ways – old and new –in The South Dakota District to reach souls with the Gospel.
We three District Presidents are hosting one-day gatherings for each District in Sioux Falls, Seward, NE, and Ft. Dodge, IA. The South Dakota gathering will be here in Sioux Falls on Tuesday, August 30, at Zion Lutheran Church (1400 S. Duluth Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57105). Topics include:
- Working as the Body of Christ: Cultural Challenges and LCMS Opportunities
- What do you affirm about the LCMS? Question? Find challenging?
- When you view the LCMS at its future best, what do you see?
We will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude by 5 p.m. We will take care of lunch at the meeting, but travel and housing would be on your own. If you can participate, please plan to be present for the entire meeting. Please come with a collaborative, collegial, and humble mindset—free to share your thoughts and willing to listen and appreciate and respect other perspectives in our life together in this blessed church body.
Please respond to me by email by August 23 (sodakpres@midco.net), indicating your willingness and availability to participate.
It is my prayer that our time together can facilitate our common work together on a positive course. I hope that you can clear your schedule to be with us.
--Rev. Scott Sailer,
President
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Call and Vacancy Information
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We lift up in prayer......
This month's congregations and schools: Congregations: St. Paul, Leola; Trinity, Mansfield; Messiah, Redfield; St. Paul, Stratford; Immanuel, Wecota; Mount Calvary, Brookings; Peace, Brookings; Trinity, Corona; Redeemer, Flandreau; Emanuel, Milbank Schools: Emanuel Pre-School, Milbank; Holy Cross Pre-School, Dakota Dunes; Faith Pre-School, Pierre; Peace Pre-School, Rapid City; Zion Lutheran School, Rapid City
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MAIN STREET LIVING
Programming Information
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IN OUR CONGREGATIONS.......
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ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, CHAMBERLAIN, SD It is with joy that we invite you to a Marriage Workshop hosted by Zion Lutheran Church in Chamberlain, SD. The Workshop will focus on the gift of marriage as revealed to us in the Word of God, with a particular emphasis upon Genesis 1-3. Click here for more information and here for a promotional poster.
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IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, DIMOCK, SD will celebrate 140 years as a congregation and 175 years of the Missouri Synod at its annual Mission Festival on August 21. Morning preacher (10am) will be Rev. Benjamin Ball, 6th Vice President of the LCMS. Afternoon preacher (2pm) will be Rev. Ken Soyk of Faith - Parkston and St. Peter - Clayton. Those who would like to come to the noon meal are kindly asked to RSVP at (605) 770-2003. All current and former members and friends of Immanuel are invited to celebrate with us.
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COULD A PARISH NURSE PROGRAM
BENEFIT YOUR CONGREGATION? YES!!
Wouldn’t it be nice if…
- Your church would have a health ministry that offers health screenings and brings local health classes into your church, offering outreach to your local community.
- A registered nurse from your church could navigate community resources and connect members with local health services.
- When one of your congregants has a health issue you have a designated registered nurse to answer questions, who could offer a combination of health expertise with LCMS beliefs and values.
Parish nursing is unique to each church. You may have a passionate nurse in your congregation waiting to serve! I’m here to answer any questions, and assist you in establishing a health ministry/parish nurse program in your congregation. If you currently have a parish nurse program or health ministry program, I would love hear how you are serving your community and share what resources the Synod has to offer!
Rachel Aamold BSN RN
SD District Parish Nurse Representative
(605) 695-2452
raamold@zionlutheransf.com
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MAKE SLEEP A PRIORITY
The importance of sleep is often overlooked as a main factor of health. Find out just how important rest can be right here.
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What are the differences between an ancient and modern approach to biblical interpretation? How might the exegetical approach of the early Christian theologians enrich the life of the church today? This the focus of our 32nd Annual Theological Symposium, “Search the Scriptures: Finding Christ and Ourselves in the History of Exegesis,” set for Sept. 20-21 on the Concordia Seminary campus and online. Find out more here. | |
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LCEF CHURCH IMPROVEMENT LOANS...The South Dakota DVP for Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF), Randy Gayken, had the honor of attending a dedication service on July 17, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hartford to give thanks for the addition of a new parking lot. Click here for more details.
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4 WAYS TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY MARRIAGE AND FAMILY.....Church worker families have their actions and lives scrutinized by parishioners and folks in the general public. There is overwhelming pressure to be a “perfect” family that handles all situations and stresses flawlessly and without breaking a sweat.
Read the article for 4 Ways to Maintain a Healthy Marriage and Family HERE!
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OUR MISSIONARIES IN THE HILLS!
Mark your calendar! Rev. Dr. Daniel Jastram and his wife Joan, LCMS missionaries to Japan, are scheduled to present to the Black Hills Circuit Convocation and your're invited!
Click here for more details.
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IT IS GETTING HARDER AND HARDER...for single women and men to find other singles with a Lutheran worldview. This indeed makes life lonely. Pastor Neil Wehmas of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove is hoping to build a Lutheran singles ministry for the Omaha & Sioux City areas. He welcomes singles in the South Dakota District to attend, as well. The tentative first meet-up will be Sunday, September 11th. If you are interested you can text/call at 515-201-3753 or e-mail him at pastorwehmas@gmail.com
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CONTEMPLATE is an event for college-age or older potential students. It provides an opportunity to learn more about life in the Concordia Seminary community and the preparation that leads to service as a pastor, missionary, chaplain or deaconess in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS). Click here for more informaiton.
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THE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER VISIT invites men and women of all ages to explore the pastoral and diaconal training happening at Concordia Theological Seminary and gives a time for contemplation on the vocations of pastor and deaconess, offering an occasion for prospective students to envision themselves stepping into the formation happening at Concordia Theological Seminary. Click here for more!
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Money Matters:
A Three-Week Stewardship Series
Based on 2 Corinthians 8-9
August 23, 2022 │2:00 p.m.‒5:00 p.m. (CST)
$25 │On-Campus or Online
Click HERE for more.
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NOMINATIONS NEEDED.....
Lay people, church workers, and congregations are invited to nominate persons for Synod boards and commissions and as officers of the Synod. October 29 is the deadline. Click here for more information.
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LCRL Bulletin BLURBS – August, 2022
August 7, 2022
How should we react after Roe v. Wade has been overturned? Listen to Dr. Seltz’s podcast, “LIFE, LIBERTY, DUTY, HONOR IN LIFE AFTER ROE”
LCRL Bulletin BLURBS – August, 2022
August 14, 2022
LCRL Freedom Tour – Washington DC – September 17 – 20, 2023. You are invited to join Dr. Gregory P. Seltz, Executive Director of the LCRL, on a unique journey in Washington DC that explores the MONUMENTS, MUSEUMS, and MANUSCRIPTS that formed and maintains the FREEDOM of America. (Space is limited).
LCRL Bulletin BLURBS – August, 2022
August 21, 2022
Word From the Center come to your email inbox every Monday and Friday. On Monday you receive a devotion based on the previous Sunday’s readings and on Friday an op-ed piece about current events. To subscribe, see https://www.lcrlfreedom.org. Or click here.
August 28, 2022
The Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty is made possible by contributions from people like you. To help keep this important ministry working for the church, please consider a gift, Thank you. To donate, click here.
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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 Friday, August 29 at 12:00 Noon for the September 1st edition. We want to see how YOUR congregation or school is showing the love of God to those in your community and around the world
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Click here for the latest information from Reverend Daniel Jastram our Together in Mission Missionary!
Click here for the latest information from Reverend Cory Rajek our Together in Mission Missionary!
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