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A Little Bit of S nshine

Email: [email protected]

Website: oslcspearfish.com

May 2019

“This life therefore is not righteousness but growth in righteousness; not health but healing; not being but becoming; not rest but exercise. We are not yet what we shall be, but we are growing toward it. The process is not yet finished, but it is going on. This is not the end, but it is the road. All does not yet gleam in glory, but all is being purified.”

~ Martin Luther On Wednesday, May 1, during our Wednesday Word worship service at 6:26 pm, the congregation is invited to come and listen as the 8th grade confirmands share their faith statements. Our Sunday, May 5, 8:30 am worship service will be filled with statements of Christian faith, as the eighth graders have completed their two years of confirmation instruction. The confirmands and their families will be honored with cake during the Fellowship Hour. The congregation is invited to join in celebrating this milestone with the confirmands and their families.

The following 8th graders

will be confirmed:

Hanna Bjorkman, Brayden Cathcart, Jase Dee, Halle Eaton, Victoria Fischer, Myah Franke, Loman Hanson, Jack Hight, Anna Kimbell,

Kaden Kirk, Lars Knudson, Kali Lantis, Duncan Martin, Bridger Niehaus, Laina Ornelas, Karlee Paulson, Kaycee Schenk, Brea Servaty,

Danielle Valentine, Alyshya Wilde These confirmands were made members of the church in baptism. Confirmation includes a public confession of the faith into which they were baptized, underscoring God’s action in their baptism.

A special word of thanks to the adults who served as Confirmation Guides:

Mike Kimbell and Jodi Schenk

“You belong to Christ; we belong to each other.”


Now on that same day (the day of Jesus resurrection) two of them were going

to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking

with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were

talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but

their eyes were kept from recognizing him. Luke 24:13-16

My dear friends,

I’ll let you in on a not-so-secret secret: for those in church leadership, the hours (and days) immediately

following the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection are kind of a fog. It’s a strange mixture of comatose-

like exhaustion and intense feelings of relief mixed with euphoria. Endurance athletes know the

feeling. Students completing their last final of the semester know the feeling… especially those on the

verge of graduation. Teachers know the feeling as they wrap up another year of instruction.

On the morning of this writing, the Tuesday after Easter, I drove into town at my usual time (about

7:30) and started the day with a two-mile walk around town, as I often do. My own post-Easter

exhaustion/euphoria being in full effect, I found myself absorbed in thoughts of where we’d been these

last seven seeks since Lent’s beginning, with those thoughts quickly moving to all of the things on the

to-do list for these next weeks at OSLC… everything from new member orientations to end-of-school

year celebrations to Confirmations to graduating Senior recognitions to… well, you get the drift.

Before I knew it, I was walking back up the church steps wondering where those two miles went and

what I might have missed seeing on such a beautiful morning, with the sun shining, the birds singing

and the wind not blowing. Nuts!

The story from Luke’s Gospel referenced at the beginning of this message is part of the Easter story

that does not show up in the lectionary this year (the assigned readings for each Sunday). Which is kind

of a bummer, as it’s one of my favorites. It encapsulates quite accurately how a lot of us feel after

another Easter has come. The exhaustion of the preceding days (and the wonder of what it all now

might mean) have a way of keeping us from seeing new life when it’s standing right in front of us. As

an Easter people, the driving question for us must always be, “Where, and in whom, is the risen Christ

making himself known and available to us today?” To be bogged down by our own baggage… our own

agendas… even our own exhausted euphoria… might just be to miss him.

Yesterday (the Monday after Easter) I spent the day turkey hunting with my son, Leith. He’s one of the

easiest hunting companions I’ve ever had, and I’ll tell you why: for Leith, it never seems to be about

the goal of a harvested critter. It’s always about the adventure, the trail, the journey. Armed not only

with shotgun, rifle or bow, but also with his ever-present camera, he’s constantly capturing beauty as it

appears before him. He doesn’t miss much. He’s a good example.

Perhaps I’ll go sit in the woods this evening.

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!

Pastor Stephan S Sandness.


.Summer

Worship at

Our Savior’s

Summers are for family reunions. Why not at

worship, as well?! Join us on Sunday mornings

from May 26 thru September 1 at 9:00 A.M. for

our ONE weekend worship gathering. Maybe

you’re an 8:30 regular… or a Joyful Journey

devotee. Let’s re-unite as one worshipping body

for the summer, and get to know each other a

little better!

If you know you’ll be gone on any given

weekend over the summer, consider joining us

on Wednesdays at 6:26 P.M. for an informal,

mid-week half-hour time together around Word

and sacrament.

Yay, summer!

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May’s “Love Your Neighbor Jar” benefits the OSLC VBS and Day Camp .

March’s Love Your Neighbor Jar

raised $969.56 for the ELCA World Hunger

Appeal.

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Sunday, May 5,

is our litter clean-up event, again tackling I-90 eastbound, from mile marker 9 to mile marker 10. We will meet at the church at 12:45 PM, assign portions of the mile, and we anticipate about 1 hour to clean up the trash in this section. Please come prepared with sturdy shoes, long pants, thick gloves, brightly colored shirt; also hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen as needed. Trash bags, water, and construction vests will be provided. Sign-up sheets will be available between services May 5. In the event of rain, we will meet Sunday, May 19.

Questions? Call George (645-0107) or Julia Vansco (645-6519) or email [email protected]. Looking forward to seeing you there!

APRIL SHOWERS BRING FRESH FRUIT?

We can all be thankful that the recent showers were not white! Looking forward to green things rising from the ground and coloring the trees.

Mark your calendars for the 42nd Festival in the Park being held July 19-21. For any new members, OSLC has had a pie booth at the festival for the past 37 or so years. We make fruit pies only and cannot use egg or milk products. Pies are made at the church on the Thursday prior to that weekend and members also bake at home. Sign-up sheets will be posted prior to the event. We sell pie by the slice and If we have enough, we sell whole pies on Sunday afternoon. Something new tried last year to resounding success was the sale of 6 inch pies on Sunday afternoon. We will continue that this year. Pie tins are provided for your use.

Keep us in mind if have enough rhubarb to share again this year. We are always thankful for the abundance we have received in past years. Any other fruit you may grow and that would be ripe by the 3rd week in July would also be appreciated.

Keep tuned in here for any updates and developments. Any questions may be directed to me, Aly Scheurenbrand, at 630-0186 or [email protected]

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“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those

who weep.” ~ Romans 12:15

Friendship Ministers are available to confidentially

listen when you want to talk with someone beyond

your family and friends. Please know that this free

caring ministry is available to YOU!

Please call Nancy Christopherson at 645-2723 or

Laura Campbell at 642-3715 to arrange a visit with

a Friendship Minister.

mailto:[email protected]


Senior Ministry

Game Day! Thursday, May 2, 2:00 pm

OSLC Fellowship Hall

Play board games or cards and enjoy coffee/snack

time together!

Bring a friend and come celebrate May!

Monthly Communion Service

Thursday, May 9, 10:00 am Hickory House Media Room (2nd Floor) Transportation provided (call 642-3715)

Sunday Morning Transportation

Need a ride to church on Sunday mornings? Call the church office (642-3715) by 2 pm

Friday afternoon to reserve a ride.

DVDs of Worship Available

Sunday morning worship services are now available on DVD! If you would like a DVD and worship bulletin delivered to you each

week, please call the church office (642-3715).

Music Ministry Bell Choir, Wednesdays, 5:00 PM

Senior Choir, Wednesdays, 7:15 PM No Practices ~ May 1

Last practices ~ May 15.

Joyful Journey Worship Team Practice: Thursdays at 6:00 PM

LUTHERAN BRIDGE GROUP

The Lutheran Bridge Group will be held on

Monday, May 13 at 1:00 pm at the church.

Please call Elaine Perry, 642-4213; or

Barb Hargis, 642-2539; if you plan to attend.

ELCA World Hunger Appeal

Thank you for your generous

contributions in special offering and

through the Love Your Neighbor Jar!

Many people in our neighborhoods,

country, and world do not have the basic

things needed for life. Your

contributions totaling $1,485.33 to the

ELCA World Hunger Appeal make a

difference!

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Wednesday Suppers

A big THANK YOU to all the groups and

individuals who prepared and served Wednesday

supper meals during this school year! The free-will

offering provided contributions to Camp

Scholarships, High School Youth, Missionary

Support, Leaping Lutherans Relay for Life Team,

Senior Choir, and more. Thank you to Thrivent

Financial for sponsoring a couple of the dinners and

of course, to our confirmation families who pitched

in. Well done!

The last Wednesday night supper is a potluck (with

main dish of meatloaf provided) on Wednesday,

May 1. Please bring a side dish to share.

Wednesday night suppers will resume in the Fall! .

Mark your calendar

now for the

Senior Ministry

Annual Picnic

Thursday, June 13

4:00 pm

at OSLC!


May 1: 6:26 PM Wednesday Word-8th Grade Faith Statements 7th graders should also attend.

Sunday, May 5:

8:30 AM Affirmation of Faith/Confirmation Sunday

May Acolyte Schedule

Sundays, 8:30 AM Worship

Hanna Bjorkman, Karlee Paulson

Sundays, 10:45 AM Worship

Sunday, May 12, Worship at 8:30 am

Breakfast following at 9:30 AM

Worship and Breakfast

in honor of High School Graduation

8:30 am Worship (including a special

blessing for grads and families)

9:30 am Breakfast (sponsored by Education

Committee)

If your high school senior has not received

an invitation, please call the church office

ASAP at 642-3715.

High School Seniors will be recognized during the 8:30 AM worship on May 12 and are invited to a breakfast in their honor between services.

The high school youth group will have a bowling night Wednesday, May 22 at 7:15 p.m. for our final meeting before summer. Join us for a night of fun and fellowship!

Questions? Please contact Adam Roosa ([email protected])

or Chris Blain ([email protected])

Dear OSLC Family,

Since you have watched Paxton grow in

height, maturity, faith and knowledge over the

past 18 years, we invite you to join us for his

high school graduation celebration. Please no

gifts…just your good wishes! If you can’t make

it, we ask that you keep Paxton in your good

thoughts and prayers. ~ Jane & Ken Klug

Please join us for an

O P E N H O U S E

C E L E B R A T I O N

following commencement

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERN CHURCH

Remember your Secret Sister with a note or card in May!

MANNA MEALS 2 GO

Homemade freezer meals are available on the

bottom shelf of the freezer in the church kitchen.

These meals are for anyone to pick up and deliver to

a family or individual who would welcome a warm

meal (time of illness, loss, new baby, etc.) on behalf

of Our Savior’s Lutheran. They are fully cooked

and ready to reheat. Ingredients and instructions are

clearly marked on each meal.

If you would like to serve on this great team that

prepares the meals, please contact the church office

at 642-3715!

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY MEMBERS AND

FAMILIES: Ben Alger, Amanda Blain, Kyle Kloeckl, Dalton Meeks, Scott Nauman, Jessie Parrett,

Brook Paulsen, Andrew J. Schreiner, Jonathan Swisher, and Kraig Vavruska. Addresses are posted in the glass case in the Fellowship Hall. If you know someone we haven’t listed, please call the church office at 642-3715.


Our Savior's Lutheran Church Council Minutes April 9, 2019, 6:30pm

1. The meeting was called to order by President Rod Custer at 6:32 PM. Members present were Pastor Stephan Sandness, Laura Campbell, Rod Custer, Troy Hight, Michelle Keil, Deb Kimbell, Cindy Koppinger, Kari Webb, Dawn Wood, Gary Dettman, Mark Harding, Dillon Haug, Tom Baloun and Jim Van’t Land.

2. Troy Hight shared a devotion based on John 14:25-31, noting Jesus words of God’s peace to His disciples at the time of His passion. Jesus offered His peace when He himself was in the midst of a difficult time, and that peace is available to us also even during difficult times.

3. Each Council member shared “What’s On Top” in their lives.

4. The Council dinner for tomorrow night was added to the agenda. The agenda was approved with a motion by Deb Kimbell and a second by Troy Hight. The motion carried.

5. March Council Meeting Minutes were reviewed. A motion was made to approve the minutes by Cindy Koppinger and a second by Troy Hight. The motion carried.

6. Mark Harding shared the March Treasurer’s report, noting that giving exceeded expenses by approximately $3500 for the month but we are still behind in contributions by nearly $13,200 year-to-date. The Treasurer’s report was approved with a motion by Jim Van’t Land and a second by Gary Dettman. The motion carried.

7. Staff Reports a. Laura Campbell – 3 of our Friendship Ministry

leaders did a training in Sturgis related to pastoral care in the congregation and in the community. The Lenten Prayer group has been connecting electronically and sharing their faith journeys.

b. Kari Webb – shared her work with the Belle Fourche St. James ELCA congregation, particularly how a recent medical situation has brought the congregation closer to each other.

8. Pastor Stephan – has been counseling the St. James congregation, noting that the 2 communities are very different communities, even though the physical distance is close. The “round robin” Wednesday rotation has been going well; working on preparation for Holy Week services. Confirmation class is nearing the end, so also preparing for the Confirmation service. Reminder that the Annual Meeting of the Congregational this coming Sunday. Council Nominees to be presented at the Annual Meeting on Sunday are Rod Custer (2nd term), Deb Kimbell (2nd term), Dillon Haug (2nd term), Tom Baloun, Helen Merriman.

9. Committee Updates a. Education – Deb Kimbell reported that

Celebration Sunday with potluck will be April 28; KidZone wrapped up in early April with some fun activities; no change in Camp registration numbers.

b. Mission Team – Cindy Koppinger noted Clothe-A-Kid is ramping up, June/July will be the donation period.

c. Communication – Michelle Keil shared that 500 inside “window clings” for cars have been ordered; the team met on April 4 to be trained in back end change procedures; continue to review and improve the content and preparing to go live “soon.”

d. Senior Ministry – Laura shared that there is a game day coming up in early May.

10. Conversation about helping with the Council dinner tomorrow evening, assuming that the weather does not cause the meal and the service to be cancelled.

11. The Certificate of Deposit (CD) at Black Hill Federal Credit Union is maturing in June. The Finance Committee presented an idea to use part of the current CD funds (particularly the monies that came from the selling of the parsonage) to finance several capital improvement projects for the church building and grounds. The Council agreed with this concept and Rod Custer will share it with the congregation at the Annual Meeting. Pastor Stephan also shared that for $3000 we could install an electronic, internet enabled door locking system for the north door – this would eliminate handing out keys and allow remote opening using a smartphone. Troy Hight made motion, seconded by Michelle Keil, to approve the $3000 to get this installed. Motion approved.

12. The South Dakota Synod Assembly is set for May 31 – June 1 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. Rod, Kari and Dillon expressed interest in attending, along with Pastor Stephan and Laura Campbell; our church is allowed 6 lay members in addition to Pastor Stephan and Laura and expenses will be partially covered. On-line registration will begin in the near future.

13. The next Council meeting is the Council Retreat at The Living Room on Tuesday, May 14 at 6:00 PM and will include a meal.

14. The meeting was adjourned with a motion by Cindy Koppinger and a second by Troy Hight. Motion approved, and meeting adjourned at 7:55 PM with the Lord’s Prayer.

Respectfully submitted, Jim Van’t Land


OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION

SUNDAY April 14, 2019

OUR MISSION: Inspired by God’s grace, we open our hearts to all in faith, prayer, Fellowship and service

through Jesus Christ.

1. Meeting was called to order by Church Council

President Rod Custer at 9:44 AM. There were sufficient voting members (88) of the OSLC Congregation present for a quorum.

2. Janet Mattison made a motion to approve the agenda. Holly Van’t Land seconded the motion. The motion carried.

3. Prayer was offered by Pastor Stephan Sandness.

4. The minutes of the Semi-Annual Meeting of the Congregation on November 11, 2018 were reviewed. Dianne Miller made the motion to approve the Semi-Annual Meeting Minutes from November 11, 2018. Second by Cindy Koppinger. The motion was approved unanimously.

5. Mark Harding, Treasurer, shared the Statement of Income and Expense report for Fiscal Year 2018. He noted that Income less expense for FY 2018 resulted in a surplus of approximately $18,300. Mark also shared the Statement of Income and Expense March to date for Fiscal Year 2019. Income less expense for March FY 2019 to date resulted in a shortfall of $13,200. Mark also noted that we have Repair & Replace Funds available that the Council is looking at improving the property through a variety of projects (fellowship hall carpet, gutter heat tape, front steps, sanctuary projection, etc.) The Treasurer’s report was approved with a motion by Lonnie Haugland and a second by Gail Tysdal.

6. Rod Custer introduced the 2018-2019 Council Members: Rodney Custer, Troy Hight, Deb Kimbell, Tammi Martin/Mark Harding, Michelle Keil, Cindy Koppinger, Kari Webb, Dawn Wood, Gary Dettman, Dillon Haug and Jim Van’t Land. Outgoing Council members Rod Custer, Deb Kimbell, Tammi Martin, Dillon Haug and Jim Van’t Land were recognized by the Congregation for their service.

7. The nominating committee nominated Rod Custer, Deb Kimbell, Dillon Haug, Helen Merriman (all 3 year terms), and Tom Baloun (1 year term) to serve on the OSLC Church Council. Annette Johnson made a motion to cease nominations, seconded by Janet Mattison. Motion approved. Mike Overby made a motion to approve the above named individuals to serve on Council. Bart Willuweit seconded the motion and the motion carried.

8. Pastor Stephan encouraged everyone to read through the various reports included in the meeting packet, particularly the new website soon to be released by the Communications Committee, and also the “window clings” advertising OSLC. He also shared the verses from his report which was used at his ordination, II Peter 3:9-14, and encouraged everyone to reflect on “what kind of people we ought to be.” The President’s Report, Deacon’s Report, Staff Report, and all Special Reports were approved with a motion by Sandi Nauman and a second by Helen Merriman.

9. The South Dakota Synod Assembly will take place in Sioux Falls on May 31 - June 1, 2019. OSLC can send six (6) voting delegates to the Assembly. There are still openings available and if anyone is interested in attending, please contact Pastor Stephan or Laura Campbell.

10. The meeting was adjourned with a motion by Janet Mattison and a second by Johnny Steinbrecher. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 10:07 AM.

Respectfully submitted by, Jim Van’t Land

Pastoral Acts

Funerals

April 18 Jef Mattern, 57, Spearfish, SD

Trea$urer’s Report As of March 31, 2019

Year-to-date Offerings: $115,410.54 Year-to-date Expenses: $128,678.82

Year-to-date Budget $135,768.23


May 2019

The earth is a splendor with God’s beauty- the snow

has melted and left our grass and hillsides green.

Now those poor robins looking for food in the snow

can eat to their hearts content. God always has a

plan and takes care of even the smallest of

creatures. Our praises are being sent to you Lord

for another beautiful day and that Spring has

definitely arrived in the Black Hills of South

Dakota.

I would like to thank Esther Circle for hosting the

Mother, Daughter, Friend and Neighbor Brunch and

General Meeting. What a great turn out for this

very special event. All in attendance very much

enjoyed Jane Klug telling us about being a child of

God while assisting college students on journeys to

Africa and the Philippines. I very much appreciate

all the hard work that was put in to making “Going

Global” such a wonderful experience.

May 5th several women of WELCA will attend the

Lutheran Social Services Supper. If you are

interested in attending and supporting this

wonderful cause please contact Carlene Rosencranz

so that we can make sure we let them know you are

attending.

During the month of May there will be celebrations

for many young people in our church. There will be

20 members who will step forward and confirm

their faith in Jesus Christ. Thanks to Deborah

Circle for providing cross pendants for these special

young people. There will also be 19 who will

graduate from high school and a special thank to

Esther Circle for sending them off to their new

endeavors with an embroidered (OSLC) towel. The

wonderful quilters will give each of the seniors a

quilt as well. These gifts are a reminder of God’s

love and our love for these young people.

I am going to give one more shout out and thank

you and that is to the funeral committee of our

church. Our tireless leader of this group is Annette

Johnson and she had the committee working like a

well greased machine (can you tell I was a farmer’s

daughter). So many women of the church not only

donated time and elbow grease but delicious salads

and desserts. It takes many to make the workload

light and this can definitely be said about our

funeral committee. Thank you to all who help.

God’s beauty is all around us. Please enjoy his

creation.

In Christ’s Service,

Loretta Greni

Women of the ELCA Calendar May Kitchen Duty: Ruth Circle

May 1, 9:30 AM: Women of the ELCA Board Meeting

June 20-22 WELCA Synodical Convention, Aberdeen, SD

Circle Meetings

Circle Study Leaders May 6 @ 10:30 AM

Deborah Circle May 13, 11:00 AM @ To be Determined

Esther Circle May 9, 1:00 PM

Hostess: Janet Baker Leader: Annette Johnson

Ruth Circle May 16, 10:00 AM

Hostess: Doris Anderson Leader: Loretta Greni

Baby Care Kits

are due June 15

Esther Circle encourages anyone to check out the Baby Care Kit Display in the fellowship hall and donate a kit or one (or more) articles towards a kit. Please place items or complete kits in the basket near the receptionist desk in the Fellowship Hall.

Each kit should contain: 2 long or short-sleeved gowns or sleepers (without feet), 1 hand towel, dark color recommended, 2 receiving blankets, 2 lightweight cotton t-shirts, 4 cloth diapers, 2 pairs of socks, 2 bath-size bars of gentle soap, in original wrapping, 2 diaper pins, 1 jacket, sweater or sweatshirt with a hood or include a baby cap

Wrap items in one of the receiving blankets and secure with the safety pins. Gently used, clean

items can be substituted for new ones. An entire kit gets kind of expensive, single items really help as well. Do not enclose kit in plastic bags.


Kid Min News May 2019

DAYCAMP

“WHERE YOU ARE”

Grades K – 5th (Completed Spring 2019)

Monday – Thursday, July 8, 9, 10 & 11

From 9 AM-3 PM (lunch provided)

Bible Study, Crafts, Games, Music and More!

Limited to 60 campers; register early!

$25.00 registration fee per camper, scholarships

available.

Volunteer opportunities: Sign up to make snacks & lunches

for just one day or as many as

you’d like!

A Day Camp Site Coordinator—helps keep

the shelter organized & clean, helps serve meals &

snacks, helps counselors as needed, communicates

with Miss Beth

Provide an evening meal for 6-7

counselors in your home or out!

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Show us your skills!

PRESCHOOL VBS

Ages 3, 4 & 5 (entering

Kindergarten Fall 2019)

Monday – Thursday, July 8, 9, 10 & 11

From 9:00 AM to Noon, At OSLC

Games, Bible Adventures, Crafts, Music, Snacks

Volunteer opportunities: *Station Leaders* for Music, Mission & Snack *Star Guides* *Decorate the week before* CAMP NEWS There is still time to register, but camps are filling up quickly. Please go to www.losd.org to register and be sure to select “Our Savior’s Lutheran—Spearfish” from the drop down menu. If you have any questions or trouble with registration, please call Erica at 1-800-888-1464, in the Lutherans Outdoors office.

SUMMERTIME

Dream Team

I am looking for anyone, 5th grade and up to be part of a Summertime Dream Team. The team will help update the education areas downstairs and would meet once a week in June on Thursday mornings from 8:30 until Noon. I am willing to provide transportation to and from the church. Some of the projects I see us working on: o Set up for preschool VBS—

arrange rooms, get supplies

gathered, decorate rooms and hallways

o Organize classrooms for Sunday & Wednesday

school, clean out supply cabinets, deep clean tables

o Decorate the quad for KidZone in the fall

o Inventory toys & supplies in the church Nursery, set

up activity centers and look at curriculum for a

possible nursery program

o Brainstorm other ideas!

Text/Call me if your child is interested! 605-381-8695

CHURCH LIBRARY Did you know that the Fireside room, just outside the sanctuary, is home to our church library? The library houses many, many great books that are available to check out at any time. You will find Bible and Lutheran resources, history books, novels, fiction and non-fiction books and books for children. Here are some titles to check out. FAMILIES: Angels Love Children—Stories, Poems, Prayers, &

Other Family Fun by Herbert Brokering

Sharing Family Time—Simple Ways to Make the

Most of Busy Days by Aid Association for Lutherans

EASTER The Time of Easter by Suzanne

Richterkessing

He Is Risen Indeed! Paintings by

David Erickson, Text from the Holy

Bible, ESV

The Very First Easter by Paul L. Maier

http://www.losd.org/


Faith & Care Sign-up for May 2019 Traditional Worship Service ~ 8:30 AM

May 26 we switch to our Summer Worship Schedule of Sundays at 9:00 AM and Wednesdays at 6:26 PM

Position

May 5

May 12 Mother’s Day

May 19

May 26 9:00 AM

Welcome Center Hosts (2)

Anda Johnson

Bob & Janice Koski

Ushers (2)

Mark & Shirley Harding

Bob & Janice Koski

Lector (1)

Jill Tiffany

Lonnie Haugland

Sandi Nauman

Beth Haug

HC Assistants (2)

Anda Johnson

Mary Goddard

Mary Goddard

Prayer Minister

HC Prep/Cleanup

Dianna Rommen

Dianna Rommen

Dianna Rommen

Dianna Rommen

Cookies (4) (6 dozen each)

Confirmation Cake

served by the Education Committee

Breakfast for Graduating

HS Seniors

Shirley Harding Mary Goddard

Heidi Nash

Sherry Hanson Heidi Nash

Pam Englund Janene Donat

Coffee Servers & Cleanup (2)

Confirmation Cake served by the Education

Committee

Breakfast for Graduating

HS Seniors

Joyful Journey Worship Service ~ 10:45 AM

Position

May 5

May 12

Mother’s Day

May 19

May 26 9:00 AM

Ushers (2

Dennis & Renae Servaty

Joel & Tammi Martin

Steve & Tammy Silvernagel

Summer worship

schedule begins May 26

Lector (1)

Darcy Emme

Kellie Pummel

HC Assistants (2)

Prayer Minister

HC Prep/Cleanup

Overby’s

Overby’s

Overby’s

May Faith & Care Group Members who have not signed up, please call Shirley Harding(645-9367). Eli & Angie Atkinson, Jim & Beth Benning, Jim & Kathy Benson, Nick & Abi Case, Ginny Dehnert, Marvin & Joan DeWall, Barb Donat, Dale & Janene Donat, David Donat, Sara Freng, Bennet “Gil” Gilbertson, Noel & Heather Glasford, Gary & Mary Goddard, Janelle Gusso, Becky Hansen, Eric & Sherry Hanson, Mark & Shirley Harding, Dillon Haug, Arnie & Susan Hemmingson, Cathy Hoschied, Dallas & Roberta Johnson, Lyle & Anda Johnson, Tony & Heidi Johnson, Bryon & Michelle Keil, Brad & Sherry Klinkel, Bob & Janice Koski, Char Krogstad, Nick & Karen Marchiando, Jane Mattson, George & Heidi Nash, Greg & Renee Skroch,

Office Notes:

The deadline for submission of items

for the June newsletter is Wednesday,

May 22. Please send

your newsletter items to Lisa at

[email protected]

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Has your address or phone number changed? Please let us know at 642-3715 or e-mail Julie

at [email protected]

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Spearfish

Community

Food Pantry

needs for May French Style Green Beans

Apple Sauce

Fruit Cocktail

Canned Pastas

(Ravioli, Spaghetti)

Chunky Soup

Pork and Beans

Caregiver Support

Group meets Monthly An informal Caregiver

Support Group meets at 1:00

pm on the first Wednesday of

every month in the back

room at Perkins. If you care

for someone at home or

care/advocate for someone in

long-term care, please know

that you are welcome! If you

have questions, please call

Laura at the church office

642-3715.

Sponsored by the Alliance for

Successful Aging

Scriptures

May 5 Acts 9:1-6 [7-20] Psalm 30 Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19

May 12 Acts 9:36-43 Psalm 23 Revelation 7:9-17 John 10:22-30

May 19 Acts 11:1-18 Psalm 148 Revelation 21:1-6 John 13:31-35

May 26 Acts 16:9-15 Psalm 67 Revelation 21:10, 22--22:5 John 14:23-29 or John 5:1-9

LUTHERAN CAMPUS MINISTRY @ BHSU If you haven’t stopped by The Living Room recently, you should come by and check out the major changes! With special Thanks to Rod Custer and Gary Dettman, our kitchen is looking (and functioning) great! We have new countertops and cabinets, as well as a dishwasher, along with real dishes provided by an anonymous donor. It feels much more welcoming, and definitely more eco friendly! Just using the dishes at LCM events has cut our waste dramatically!

Thank you all for helping us to go green at The Living Room - as children of God, we are called to care for creation, and it makes a big impact when we do our best to Reuse, Reduce, and Recycle. We have worked to make The Living Room a styrofoam-free zone, and to reduce our overall plastic use. We try to use reusable shopping bags, and have also installed, energy efficient lighting, along with new, more efficient doors. We have also started collecting our compostables, and hope to start a “Giving Garden” this summer.

At The Living Room, our weekly events include our Monday Night Meal, which is supper and fellowship followed by Bible study and conversation. This weekly gathering has continued to bring students together into a tight knit community of faith. We also gather on Wednesdays for Dinner Church, a reminder of God's promise to us in Communion. There is a short liturgy, entwined with our meal, discussion, and scripture. Dinner church has continued to be a time for the traditional college students and the Adopt-A-Mom group to get to know each other. We’d also love to get to know you! There are still a few meals left this semester, and you can sign up to help with them at https://mealtrain.com/ol8ql4.

Once again, the joint LCM of BHSU and SDSMT will sponsor a trip to the Pine Ridge Retreat Center for a cultural immersion experience over the Easter weekend. Participants learn about our brothers & sisters who live on the reservation, and walk with them through the journey of Holy Week. The goal of the retreat is, in addition to taking a break from school, to bring to light the people and traditions of Pine Ridge, and how we can continue to build relationships in order to recognize and empower the belief that we are all related - Mitakuye Oyasin. When we recognize this, we truly join together in community, as we are called by Christ to do. This tradition is open to our entire LCM community, which includes YOU. If you’re interested in joining us, the deadline to sign up is April 15.

The semester is flying by, and we will have five students graduating from BHSU, and one from SDSMT on May 4th. Please keep out students in your prayers as they start a new journey!

The Cooperative Ministry Agreement between the boards of Lutheran Campus Ministry at SDSMT and Evangelical Lutheran Campus Ministry at BHSU has been in operation for five academic years. Through this agreement, we’ve been able to keep vital ministry happening in both Rapid City and Spearfish. In order to make our organizations even more streamlined, the boards have decided to come together into a single entity, still serving both schools, still offering opportunities for community, service, fellowship, discipleship, worship, and Bible study, still housed in The Living Room and The Luther House, but under one, new name: LuMin: The Hills. This change will enable us to have one board and one accounting system, and to expand to post-secondary schools beyond just Mines & BH. We already have students from SDSU Nursing, USD nursing, and WDT participating in LuMin activities, and now our name reflects the welcome we extend to all, not just folks from certain schools.

Thank you again for all that you do to support LuMin: The Hills in our mission to welcome folks in our academic communities!

Peace,

Rachel Nelson, Director Lumin: The Hills, Spearfish and Rapid City 605-646-3241

https://mealtrain.com/ol8ql4


Vacation Bible School & Day Camp 2019 REGISTRATION FORM—COMPLETE ONE PER CHILD PLEASE (more available at church)

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church is excited to offer exciting summer opportunities for youth this summer!

July 8-11 Vacation Bible School for kids who have already turned 3 through entering kindergarten in the fall of 2019.

VBS meets at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1020 State Street, Spearfish

JULY 8-11 Day Camp – is for kids who have completed kindergarten – 5th grades in the 2018-2019 school year. Day

Camp is limited to a maximum of 60 students; this will be on a “first come—first served” basis, so be sure to register

early. OSLC will supplement a portion of the tuition charged by LO (Lutherans Outdoors) who will run the camps per

child (scholarships available). Families will be responsible for $25.00 registration fee. Day Camp meets at the City Park in

the North Shelter by the Tennis Courts. Registration must be received by July 1 for Day Camp

Please check:

VBS for 3 yrs. - entering Kindergarten (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) NO FEE.

Day Camp (Completed Kindergarten -5th grade) July 12-15 (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) $25.00

CAMPERS TO BRING: Water bottle, Sunscreen, White cotton T-shirt for tie-dying.

Child Name M F

Address Phone Text: YES / NO

Email address (regularly checked)

Child’s Birth Date Age Grade completed 2018-2019

PLEASE COMPLETE THE HEALTH FORM ON THE REVERSE OF THIS REGISTRATION

AREAS YOU CAN HELP: (please circle)

VBS Craft helper/leader VBS Games helper/leader VBS Snack helper VBS Storytelling

helper/leaderVBS Song helper/leader VBS Shepherd Decorate prior to VBS

DAYCAMP: Help prepare lunch for campers/counselors Day Camp Park Assistant

Please contact BETH if you have any questions: [email protected] or 642-3715

I willingly agree to allow OSLC, by means of photography and videography, to publish photographs and/or video of my child in all forms of media. YES NO “My child(ren) have permission to take part in all DayCamp or VBS activities. I agree that the church, its personnel and volunteers will not be held responsible and herby release them from any accidents that may occur”. YES NO Authorization of Treatment: In the event I cannot be reached in an emergency and my child requires necessary emergency care, I give permission for delivery of such by available medical personnel. YES NO PARENT SIGNATURE: DATE:


Health History Form for Day Camp & VBS Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota - Outlaw Ranch

BRING THIS HEALTH FORM WITH YOU TO CAMP! To be filled in by parents / guardians of minors

Day Camper or Preschooler Name ________________________________________________________________

Birthdate _________________________ Sex_____________ Age _____________

Parent or Guardian ____________________________________________________________________________

Home Address ____________________________________________ Night Phone (_____)_________________

City ________________________ State _______ Zip Code ___________ Cell Phone ___________________

Business _________________________________________________ Day Phone (_____)_________________

Second Parent, Guardian, or Emergency Contact ___________________________________________________

Home Address _____________________________________________ Phone (_____)_____________________

City ________________________ State _______ Zip Code __________ Cell Phone ____________________

Approved Persons to pick up your child ____________________________________________________________

Name of family physician ______________________________________ Phone ___________________________

Preschool VBS STOP HERE: DAY CAMP ONLY Health History

Give approximate dates: Recommendations and Restrictions while at camp OR VBS: ___________ Frequent ear infections Any activity restrictions or treatment to be continued at camp:

___________ Heart defect or disease _____________________________________________________

___________ Convulsions MEDICATIONS CANNOT BE ADMINISTERED AT VBS

___________ Diabetes Any medication to be administered at camp: _____________________

___________ Bleeding/clotting disorder (specific dosages) :__________________________________ ___________ Hypertension

___________ Mononucleosis Medications must be turned in to the camp health care Explain the following on back: personnel upon arrival. Please send prescriptions in the

___________ Psychiatric treatment original bottle with the doctor’s directions on the label. ___________ Operations

___________ Serious Injuries Any over-the-counter medications NOT to be given to the camper

___________ Chronic / recurring illness while at camp: _______________________________________________

Diseases Dietary restrictions: ____________________________________ ___________ Chicken pox VACCINE INFORMATION NEEDED FOR DAY CAMP ONLY! ___________ Measles Vaccines: Date of Basic immunization: Booster: ___________ German measles Tetanus: ____________ ___________ ___________ Mumps DTAP ____________ ___________ MMR: ____________ ___________ Allergies (check only) Varicella ____________ ___________

___________ Hay fever Polio ____________ ___________ ___________ Ivy poisoning Hepatitis B: ____________ ___________ ___________ Insect stings Others: ____________ ___________ ___________ Penicillin

___________ Asthma Description of any current mental or psychological conditions ___________ Other (specify) requiring medication, treatment, or special restrictions or

considerations _________________________________________ _____________________________________________________

Any time health care outside of the camp community is needed, parents and guardians will be notified. If you wish to be notified in any other circumstances, please list here: ______________________________

This health history is correct so far as I know, and the person herein described has permission to engage in all prescribed camp activities except as noted. Authorization for treatment: I hereby give permission to the camp health care personnel to provide routine health care and to administer medications brought to Day Camp as noted above and to the medical personnel selected by the host congregation to order X-rays, routine tests, treatment, and necessary transportation for my child. In the event I cannot be reached in an emergency, I hereby give permission to the physician selected by the host congregation to secure and administer treatment, including hospitalization, for my child as named above. I give permission for my child’s photo to be used for publicity purposes. Signature of parent or guardian:_____________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________

BRING THIS HEALTH FORM WITH YOU TO CAMP!! YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO REGISTER WITHOUT THIS HEALTH FORM!!

May 2019

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

*Please Note: There are NO Wednesday Suppers

beginning May 8 through mid-September.

1 9:30 AM WELCA Board Mtg. 5:00 PM Bell Choir 5:16 PM Wednesday Supper ~ Potluck 5:16 PM Confirmation 8th Gr. 6:26 PM Wednesday Word 8th Grade Faith Statements 7:10 PM HS Youth @ TLR 7:15 PM Senior Choir

2 2:00 PM Senior Ministry

Games & Snacks 6:00 PM J.J. Team Practice 6:30 PM Boy Scouts

3 6:00 AM Christian Business Men’s Group at TLR

4

5 8:30 AM Worship Service Affirmation of Faith 8th Graders 10:45 AM Joyful Journey

Worship Service 12:45 PM

Confirmation Sunday

6 10:30 AM Circle Study Leaders 1:00 PM Yarn Ministry 6:00 PM Good Shepherd Clinic

Pastor’s Day Off

7 8:30 AM Fix-it Group 9:00 AM Quilting 5:30 PM Education Comm

8 5:00 PM Bell Choir

Meet to clean and put away Bells

6:26 PM Wednesday Word 7:10 PM HS Youth @ TLR 7:15 PM Senior Choir

9 8:00 AM Men’s Group 8:00 AM Women’s Morning

Wake-Up Bible Study 10:00 AM Hickory House HC 1:00 PM Esther Circle 6:00 PM J.J. Team Practice


11

8:00 AM Men’s Fellowship

Senior Breakfast set-up Time TBD

12 8:30 AM Worship Service 9:30 AM High School Senior

Breakfast 10:45 AM Joyful Journey

Worship Service

13

10:30 AM Senior Ministry 11:00 AM Deborah Circle @ TBD 1:00 PM Yarn Ministry 1:00 PM Lutheran Bridge 6:00 PM Good Shepherd Clinic

Pastor’s Day Off

14 8:30 AM Fix-It Group 9:00 AM Quilting 10:00 AM Serendipity Club BS 5:00 PM Mission Team 6:00 PM Church Council @ TLR

15 10:00 AM Spearfish Canyon Healthcare (Dorsett) Worship Service w/Holy Communion

6:26 PM Wednesday Word 7:10 PM HS Youth @ TLR

16 8:00 AM Spearfish Ministerial 10:00 AM Ruth Circle 10:00 AM Burrs HC 10:45 AM Sandstone HC 6:00 PM J.J. Team Practice 6:30 PM Boy Scouts

17 6:00 AM Christian Business Men’s Group at TLR 7:00 AM GSC Board Mtg.

18

19 8:30 AM Worship Service 10:45 AM Joyful Journey Worship Service 3:00 PM Graduation Open

House for Paxton Klug

SHS Graduation

Installation of Church Council

20

1:00 PM Yarn Ministry 6:00 PM Good Shepherd Clinic

Pastor’s Day Off

21

8:30 AM Fix-it Group 9:00 AM Quilting 1:00 PM NHCPT 6:00 PM Cub Scouts

22 10:45 AM Edgewood Vista

Worship w/Holy Communion 6:26 PM Wednesday Word

~ Healing Service 7:10 PM HS Youth @ TLR

Newsletter Items Due

23 8:00 AM Men’s Group 8:00 AM Women’s Morning

Wake-Up Bible Study 6:30 PM Boy Scouts


BakkeWarne Wedding Rehearsal @ Terry Peak

25 8:00 AM Men's Fellowship 10:00 AM Nauman/Hale

Wedding Rehearsal 4:00 PM BakkeWarne

Wedding @ Terry Peak

26 9:00 AM Worship Service 10:00 AM Coffee Fellowship 2:00 PM Nauman/Hale

Wedding

Summer Worship Schedule Begins

27 Good Shepherd Clinic~Closed

Memorial Day (office Closed)

28 8:30 AM Fix-It Group 10:00 AM Serendipity Club BS 9:00 AM Quilting 5:00 PM Worship & Arts 6:30 PM Friendship Ministry

29 6:26 PM Wednesday Word

30 6:30 PM Boy Scouts

31 6:00 AM Christian Business

Men’s Group at TLR

June 1

S.D. Synod Assembly – Sioux Falls: May 30 - June 1

Mission Statement: Inspired by God’s grace, we open our hearts to all in faith, prayer, fellowship and service through Jesus Christ.

Our Savior's Lutheran Church 1020 State Street Nonprofit Org. Spearfish, SD 57783 U.S. Postage Paid Spearfish, SD ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Permit No. 78

Our Savior's Lutheran Church 1020 State Street Spearfish, SD 57783

Staff: Stephan Sandness, Senior Pastor Laura Campbell, Deacon

Beth Nielsen, Director of Children’s Ministries Julie Lee, Office Manager

Lisa Williams, Receptionist

Worship: Sundays 8:30 AM Traditional Worship Service 9:45 AM Coffee & Conversation 10:45 AM Joyful Journey Contemporary Worship Service Wednesdays: 6:26 PM Wednesday Word Summer schedule begins May 26:

Sundays 9:00 am Worship Service 10:00 am Coffee Fellowship

Wednesdays 6:26 pm Wednesday Word

Church Office located at 1020 State Street Church Phone Number: 642-3715 Kitchen/Quilting Phone Number: 722-0660

Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday

WEB site: www.oslcspearfish.com E-mail: [email protected]

http://www.oslcspearfish.com/

a little bit of s nshine - spearfish, sd...karlee paulson, kaycee schenk, brea servaty, danielle...

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