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Volume LIII Issue 12 December 2018 Inside this issue: President’s Letter 2 Cross+Generational Ministries 3 Milestones 4 Peer Ministries 4 Organ Update 5 Chili/Cornbread Cook-off 6 Finance & Membership 8 Volunteer Listing 9 Calendar 10 Ministry List 11 From Pastor Saturday 5:30 PM Sunday 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM Advent Action The works that the Father has given me to complete, the very works I am doing, testify on my behalf that the Father has sent me. (John 5:36) Jesus is answering questions about the testimony of John the Baptist, who he describes as a “burning and shining light” that gave hope for a while. But then he continues “I have a testimony greater than John, the works I am doing testify that the father has sent me. “Jesus says “I am not asking you to just believe my words, look at my actions or the works that I do.” Actions speak for themselves, whereas words can be debated and interpreted on a theoretical level. Advent is a time set aside for reflection, for waiting in hope for the birth of Christ anew in our hearts; therefore, Advent is also a time of action. Most often we do not think ourselves into new ways of living, rather we live ourselves into new ways of thinking. Jesus tells us “See the testimony of my ministry, ok, now follow me.” Try this and you will see for yourself that it is true. Soren Kierkegaard used the phrase ‘Leap of faith” to describe moments of encounter with the living God on the spiritual journey. In taking that leap from the status quo of what is comfortable in order to cross a line based on what one believes are kingdom values—then and only then can we hear in a new way and really believe what we say we believe. What leap of faith do you need to take this Advent? Is your leap of faith to start a prayer practice that transforms your Advent from mainly a count down to Christmas to a time of growth and renewal? Is your leap of faith to take time for yourself, despite the demands of the world, simply because you are a beloved child of God saved by grace. Maybe this Advent in particular you are being called to speak truth to power to those who profess values very different from the kingdom values of Jesus. Maybe this Advent you can risk volunteering at Feeding Brookings, the Harvest Table, or another local ministry. Advent is a time of waiting, reflection, and hope; therefore Advent is a time of action. ———————————————————————————————————–——————— Share the Warmth this Advent! Add a hat, a pair of gloves, a scarf or other warm item to the Christmas Tree by the Conference room. Items will be distributed to those in need in January.

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Volume LIII Issue 12

December 2018

Inside this issue:

President’s Letter 2

Cross+Generational

Ministries 3

Milestones 4

Peer Ministries 4

Organ Update 5

Chili/Cornbread Cook-off 6

Finance & Membership 8

Volunteer Listing 9

Calendar 10

Ministry List 11

From Pastor

Saturday

5:30 PM

Sunday

8:30 AM &

11:00 AM

Advent Action

The works that the Father has given me to complete, the very

works I am doing, testify on my behalf that the Father has sent

me. (John 5:36)

Jesus is answering questions about the testimony of John the

Baptist, who he describes as a “burning and shining light” that

gave hope for a while. But then he continues “I have a testimony

greater than John, the works I am doing testify that the father has sent me. “Jesus says

“I am not asking you to just believe my words, look at my actions or the works that I

do.” Actions speak for themselves, whereas words can be debated and interpreted

on a theoretical level.

Advent is a time set aside for reflection, for waiting in hope for the birth of Christ

anew in our hearts; therefore, Advent is also a time of action. Most often we do not

think ourselves into new ways of living, rather we live ourselves into new ways of

thinking. Jesus tells us “See the testimony of my ministry, ok, now follow me.” Try

this and you will see for yourself that it is true.

Soren Kierkegaard used the phrase ‘Leap of faith” to describe moments of encounter

with the living God on the spiritual journey. In taking that leap from the status quo of

what is comfortable in order to cross a line based on what one believes are kingdom

values—then and only then can we hear in a new way and really believe what we say

we believe.

What leap of faith do you need to take this Advent? Is your leap of faith to start a

prayer practice that transforms your Advent from mainly a count down to Christmas

to a time of growth and renewal? Is your leap of faith to take time for yourself,

despite the demands of the world, simply because you are a beloved child of God

saved by grace. Maybe this Advent in particular you are being called to speak truth to

power to those who profess values very different from the kingdom values of Jesus.

Maybe this Advent you can risk volunteering at Feeding Brookings, the Harvest Table,

or another local ministry.

Advent is a time of waiting, reflection, and hope; therefore Advent is a time of action.

———————————————————————————————————–———————

Share the Warmth this Advent!

Add a hat, a pair of gloves, a scarf or other warm item to

the Christmas Tree by the Conference room. Items will be

distributed to those in need in January.

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Page 2 December 2018 The Insight

From the President My dad loved Christmas. My brother and I remember mom and dad “discussing”

it after dad had gone overboard buying Christmas presents. As I have mentioned

in previous columns, my dad died when I was in high school. It was around 6 months

after his death that my sister-in-law joined my family. A few years later my oldest

niece was born. Then a few years later my youngest niece was born. At first it was

easy to buy my nieces toys or games as gifts. As they got older though, they started

requesting more adult presents and it got harder to find the gifts that they wanted. I

often ended up resorting to getting them gift cards. It was also hard to buy gifts for

my mom, brother, and sister-in-law because they simply didn’t want anything.

Often, my mom or my brother would mention ending the Christmas gift exchange

since it was getting so hard to buy gifts for each other. I said that we should keep

exchanging gifts. If for no other reason we needed to keep it going to keep dad’s memory alive because, like I said,

dad loved Christmas so much. After talking about it for a few years, about 5 years ago my mom finally put her

foot down and said “no more - we will stop exchanging gifts”. I fought tooth and nail to keep it going because dad

liked Christmas so much. But I lost that fight.

The first year we didn’t exchange gifts it seemed odd, and I missed it. But as time has passed I have grown to like

the fact that we no longer exchange gifts. I thought we had to keep exchanging gifts to keep my dad’s memory

alive. I was wrong. Instead of hurrying from store to store making sure I got the right gift for the right person,

remembering to get a gift receipt, and a thousand other things, I have more time to reflect on the good times with

dad. I also have more time to sit back and consider the greatest gift God gave all of us with the birth of his son.

This is, after all, what Christmas is about.

What things are we doing here at Ascension that we are hanging onto because of tradition, because it is easier to

keep doing the same thing than it is to change, or because “that is the way we have always done it?” As I

discovered with exchanging Christmas gifts, sometimes we must make some changes for things to be better.

Darrin Daggitt

Congregational President

Advent Meals & Worship:

In celebration of Advent, we will be having 6:00 pm

Wednesday night services December 5, 12 & 19th.

Join us prior to services for Midweek Advent Meals on

Wednesday evenings at 5:15pm. The High School Youth

Group and Christikon will alternate serving the meal and

receive Free Will Offerings to support each ministry

respectively! We hope to see you all there!

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Cross+Generational Ministries

Sunday School

Sunday School Christmas Program The Sunday School Christmas Program will be held December 16th at both

services. Program Rehearsal will be held at 10am, Saturday, December 15.

Please talk to a Christian Ed Board member if you want to help! The

program will be combined Preschool through Grade 6.

Sunday School Children (PreSchool through Grade 4)

SING in Worship: December 16 (Christmas Program), February 24 (8:30am), and April 14 (8:30 & 11:00).

===============================================================================

We keep track of attendance! At the end of the year, those in preschool through 6th grade who have missed

4 or fewer times will receive a treat. If you attend worship at another church, simply bring the bulletin with you

and you can receive credit for that day.

Sunday School classes are held for ALL ages from 9:45-10:45am each Sunday. Registration and volunteer signup is

on the kiosk and on the website. For more information on Youth Sunday School, contact Heather Kepner

([email protected]) and for questions on adult classes talk to Elaine Rietz ([email protected]).

There will be NO Sunday School on these dates:

December 16 (Christmas Program), December 23 & 30, and April 21st.

Ascension Mission Diversity Travel Experience Award

The Ascension Mission Diversity Travel Experience Award has been established to foster

mission/service experiences, either domestic (cross cultural) and/or international, to those in

need in the United States and developing countries. This award is offered annually to

financially assist those participating in such experiences. A selection committee will determine the recipient(s) and

the amount of the award. Selection committee decisions will be final.

Applications for the award may be picked up at the church office during regular office hours and must be returned

to the church office by January 31st. Awards will be announced March 1st.

The recipient(s) of this award shall be based on the following criteria:

Use this award to participate in a domestic (cross cultural) or international mission/service project experience

as part of Ascension Lutheran Church’s (or when appropriate SDSU University Lutheran Center’s) mission

outreach program deemed appropriate by the selection committee.

First preference will be given to active members of Ascension Lutheran Church, Brookings, SD. If there are

no Ascension Lutheran Church members who apply, then members from SDSU University Lutheran Center

who apply may be considered. Preference will be given those who show/explain how this financial assistance

will be beneficial to them.

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December Milestone:

2 Year Olds & Prayer: Workshop is December 2, at 10:00am. Recognition in worship at both

Sunday services, December 3. If you have a child that was two-years old on September 1, 2018,

you should have received a letter in the mail with more information on this Milestone. If not,

please talk to Pastor Fred for the details.

“Just as the ancient roadways used

stones to mark the miles traveled, so

homes can use faith milestones to

mark our journey.”

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Upcoming Milestones:

3rd Grade: Bibles, January 6, 2019

4-year-olds: Understanding Worship, January 26, 2019

Ascension Lutheran Church is committed to the vision God has placed before us of passing on faith

in Jesus Christ. One way in which we do this is through Miles stones Ministry. Milestones are

identified moments that are right for a child's next step in his or her faith journey. By equipping

families with education about the milestone, lifelong faith formation is developed!

HIGH SCHOOL

YOUTH

Date Event Focus

December 12 Peer Ministers in Training Lesson #4 Spirit Nudges

January 16 Peer Ministers in Training Lesson #5 Decisions

January 30 Peer Ministers in Training Lesson #6 Journey

February 13 Peer Ministers in Training Lesson #7 Well Aware

February 27 Peer Ministers in Training Lesson #8 Plan

March 13 Peer Ministers in Training Lesson #9 Invite

March 27 Peer Ministers in Training Lesson #10 Welcome

April 10 Peer Ministers in Training Lesson #11 Hurt

April 24 Peer Ministers in Training Lesson #12 Opening

TBD – Sunday (April

28 or sometime in

May)

Commissioning during Worship

Service

Peer Ministry Schedule

2018-19:

7:00 PM in the Youth Room

Training for all high schoolers

began in October. Peer

Ministers develop

communication skills that allow

them to reach out to others

and effectively help those

around them. Skills include

listening, questioning, non-

verbal communication, how to

welcome a stranger, values, and

decision-making--all in the

context of a Christian faith.

High schoolers should plan to

join us when you can!

Questions? Talk to Robin

Schulte, 695-5810.

Any adults interested in helping

with either Peer Ministry? If so,

please contact Robin or Pastor

Fred.

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A Note About Advent & Christmas Eve

Offerings:

All offerings in special offering envelopes marked "Advent Offering" or

"Christmas Eve Offering" as well as all loose checks & cash from

special services will support Ascension's designated benevolences. Our

designated benevolences include: Habitat for Humanity, Luther

Seminary, Lutheran Social Services, Lutherans Outdoors, My Neighbor

Program, Native American Ministries, Seminary Student Scholarships,

St. Dysmas Prison Congregation, and University Lutheran Center. Any

offerings in regular Sunday envelopes will go in the general fund.

We had a very productive informational meeting on November 18th between services and are planning on having

another opportunity soon for those who could not attend. A lot of information was shared at our meeting. Below

is a copy of the hand out from November 18th. If you have any questions, please contact Naomi Stout

([email protected]) or call the church office and check your update for information on upcoming meetings.

We look forward to more conversations about how to move forward.

Organ Information

The Organ Selection Committee (OSC) has been working diligently for the last two months on gathering

information about replacement options for our dying Johannus Organ. We met July, started gathering information

and a week later took two trips to Sioux Falls and Fargo to hear organs.

After all this information and discussion, the OSC recommends that the congregation buy a pipe organ from

Nordlie’s for $190,528.50.

Here are the reasons why:

1. A pipe organ is the fiscally responsible choice:

Options:

Digital Organ Pipe Organ

Upfront cost $70,000.00 $190,528.50

20 year cost $140,000.00

40 year cost $280,000.00

50 year cost $10,000.00

50 year total cost $490,000.00 $201,000.00

2. We are a strong singing congregation that appreciates corporate worship. Singing has been an integral part

of Lutheran worship, and a pipe organ of this caliber would better support our worship here at Ascension.

3. This is a real instrument, blowing real air, through real pipes. Real air moving through the pipes brings

about thoughts of the Holy Spirit moving through us as instruments of God’s grace.

4. This organ would be a work of art, hand crafted and customized to our church. It is really a part of our

architecture--the built space in which we worship together. It will look like it was always meant for

Ascension--because it will be uniquely constructed for us.

Minimal maintenance would be needed on this organ. The organ they proposed to build for us doesn’t have

any reed pipes. These are the pipes that need the most attention. They have small moving parts that wear

out and need tuning. We would not have any of those kinds of pipes and so the maintenance on this organ

would be minimal.

Ascension Lutheran Church

Scholarship

If you are a member of Ascension and a

Brookings High School senior this year, you

are eligible to apply for the Ascension

Lutheran Church Scholarship.

Applications are available in the church

office or on the Ascension website

homepage and need to be returned to the

church office by December 15.

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Page 6 December 2018 The Insight

Feeding Brookings The December Food of the Month: Canned Meats (tuna, chicken,

spam, ham)

Hygiene Items: Toilet paper & Facial tissue (Kleenex), Laundry

detergent, Bar soap & Toothpaste & Shampoo.

Contact the church office with any questions you may have about this

ministry, 692-6565, email [email protected] or visit www.feedingbrookings.org.

While Feeding Brookings has a Food of the Month, we still accept donations at any time throughout the year of any nonperishable item or hygiene item.

Feeding Brookings is a United Way organization and an equal opportunity provider.

Middle School Youth Group Service Opportunity

Where: Ascension and Brookings Regional Humane Society

When: Saturday, December 29th @ 11

Details: We will meet at Ascension at 11 for pizza. We will then caravan over to the Humane

Society to volunteer from 12 to 2. After volunteering, youth are welcome to stay longer to spend

time with the animals. Depending on the number of youth who sign up we may need one or two adult volunteers

to assist with driving and supervising. Friends are welcome. A sign up sheet will be available on the kiosk. Both

an Ascension (if you haven't filled one out already) and Humane Society waiver need to be filled out. The

Humane Society waiver can be found here: http://brookingshumane.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Volunteer-

Application.pdf or copies will be available on the kiosk. We will also be collecting donations through the month of

December in the Gathering Area. A wish list can be found here: http://brookingshumane.org/wish-list/ or by the

donation box. Contact Kyle Kepner with any questions (320-760-4369 or [email protected]).

MSYG Caroling and Chili/Cornbread Cook-off!

On December 16 the MSYG will carol at the Edgewood and Stoneybrook Assisted Living.

Meet at the church at 4:40pm.

The whole congregation is invited to join them for their Chili/Cornbread Cook-off starting at

6:15pm that same evening. Bring your chili and/or cornbread to compete for Best Chili, Most

Creative Chili, and Best Cornbread! We’ll have a time of sampling and crowd judging before a

time of festive fellowship over food! See you there!

Camp Registration & Early bird pricing going on now! Lutherans Outdoors in SD offers Bible camp experiences for youth 1st grade & older, adults,

& families. Check out the LOSD summer schedule and register on their website,

www.losd.org. Ascension covers 20% of the registration fee for youth attending camp.

Register online and then let the office know what week & camp you plan to attend. High

Schoolers, college students, and adults are able to attend Christikon in Montana for a week of

backpacking. See www.christikon.org and talk to Rich Reid or Les Olive for more information.

Talk to your friends about joining you at summer camp! As always, camperships are available.

Cost should never be a factor in deciding if a child can go to camp. Talk to Pastor Michael if there is a need.

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Annual WELCA Combined Meeting and Bible Study will be

Monday, December 3 at 7pm in the Fireside room at Ascension.

Please remember to bring 1 dozen bars or cookies for the Christmas

plates we will be assembling at the meeting. All Welcome! Hope to

see you there!

Dorcas Circle meets at 1:15 PM on the 4th Thursday each month. Con-

tact Bette Johnson at 692-4148.

Esther Circle meets at 9:00 AM on the 4th Thursday each month. Con-

tact Mary Kidwiler, 692-2511 and Cheryl Kriese, 692-2947.

Eve Circle meets at 6:00 PM on the 4th Monday each month. Contact

Doris Brown at 692-5901 or Nancy Nelson at 692-5312.

Quilters meet at Ascension each Thursday at 9:00 AM. Contact Joanne

Matthees (692-1783) or Dianne Hoff (692-1797) for more information.

Feeding Brookings would like to thank those who donated money for butter as part of the Thanksgiving trimmings. The total collect-ed was $705.00 which was used to purchase 140 pounds of butter and 140 dozen dinner rolls from Ascension.

Women of

the ELCA

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and find up-to-date news,

announcements, and calendar on our website,

ww.ascensionbrookings.org.

Thank you to all who donated to

Operation Christmas Child.

We collected 62 boxes!! The 7th and 8th grade class won our friendly competition. Our next Sun-day School service project will be collecting canned soups in January for Feeding Brookings during our annual "Souper Bowl Sunday" event. All classes, Preschool through Adult, are encouraged to participate. Collection boxes located in each classroom.

Brookings Pub Theology: Different Brews, Different Views. Held at Eponymous Brewing Company (126 Main Ave. S.) on Thursdays starting

at 8pm. All Perspectives Welcome. Get to know others and enjoy a time of great conversation. Contact Pastor

Fred for more information or email us at [email protected]

Work and Play December!

Kids and Parents please note that Work and Play will run for the first two weeks of December and w ill end at 5pm! Contact Pastor Fred ([email protected]) with any questions. Merry Advent!

Your purchases can make a difference! AmazonSmile donates to Ascension Lutheran Church when you do your holiday shopping at smile.amazon.com/ch/46-0315096

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Finance & Membership

December Noisy Offerings

will support St. Dysmas Prison Ministry

Memorials: In memory of Richard

Krogstad: Ray & Sylvia

Ofstedal

In memory of Marcella

Krogstad: Donna Rue

In memory of Dorothy

Carlon: Hans & Joan

Sacrison

In memory of Aaron

Olson: Cynthia Elverson

In memory of Bob

Johnson: Larry & Jan

Fjeldos

In memory of Lorna

Sanders: Bob & Lisa

Otterson

In memory of Dick Lee:

Larry & Jan Fjeldos

October 2018-Financial Report Annual Budgeted Income & Expenses for 2018 ................................................................................ $663,656.00

% of Year Past ............................................................................................................................................ 83.33%

% of Budgeted Income Received YTD ................................................................................. 75.53% ($501,284.11)

% of Budgeted Expenses Incurred YTD ............................................................................... 71.66% ($475,578.79)

October Budgeted Income & Expenses ............................................................................................... $55,304.66

October Actual Income ........................................................................................................................ $55,913.82

October Actual Expenses ..................................................................................................................... $50,071.87

October Income Less Expense ............................................................................................................. $ 5,841.95

Year to Date Income Less Expense ..................................................................................................... $ 25,705.32

$-

$10,000.00

$20,000.00

$30,000.00

$40,000.00

$50,000.00

$60,000.00

$70,000.00

January February Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct

Income & Expenses by Month

Budgeted Income & Expenses Actual Income Actual Expenses

$420,000.00

$440,000.00

$460,000.00

$480,000.00

$500,000.00

$520,000.00

$540,000.00

$560,000.00

2018 YTDBudgetedIncome &Expenses

2018 YTD ActualIncome

2018 YTD ActualExpenses

2018 Income & Expenses, as of October 31, 2018

Year-End Giving Reminders:

All 2018 contributions must be received in the church

office by 4:00pm Monday, December 31, or

postmarked no later than December 31.

If you are giving a contribution to the church by means

of a stock transfer, please contact Lanita Vanderbush at

the church office, 692-6565 or [email protected],

to inform her.

As a reminder, if you have not turned in your 2019

Pledge card, please complete and return it to the

church office as soon as possible. Cards are available in

the office. Your financial commitment to this

congregation is appreciated!

Tranfers/Removals: Jonas & Merritt Ortmann

Emil & Ethel Klavetter

Deaths Richard (Dick) Lee

Baptisms: Libby Quinn Radtke,

Charlotte Joy Bielfeldt

New Members: Sara Mooney

Grayson Brainard

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DECEMBER 2018

Wed, 6pm Dec 5 Dec 12 Dec 19

Lock Up Schedule

Nov 26-Dec 2: Gregg & Vi Jongeling

Dec 3-9: Randy & Sue Knutzen

Dec 10-16: Jim & Paula Meyer

Dec 17-23: Steve Minor

Dec 24-30: Murph Monahan

Dec 31-Jan 6: Les Olive

If you are unable to serve on the date you are scheduled,

please find a replacement & notify the church office @

[email protected] or 692-6565

Greeter Heather Kepner

Jan Fjeldos Brad & Kay Ruden

Lori & Cassie Munster-

man

User Jim & Charee

Housiaux Floyd & June Wiesner Randy & Jennifer Soma

Chrismas

Eve

December 24

4:00 PM

December 24

6:00 PM

Worship

Assistant

Jerry & Mary

Fiedler John & Kathy Miller

Greeters Joseph, Tami,

Thomas Thvedt

Roni Williams

Mary Kidwiler

Ushers Phil & Roberta

Wagner

Nancy Swanson &

Chuck Dupraz

Pam & Merritt War-

ren

Kathy & Rich Reid

A/V TBD TBD

SATURDAY

5:30p DECEMBER 1 DECEMBER 8 DECEMBER 15 DECEMBER 22 DECEMBER 29

Musician Leah Brink Joan Riessen Joan Riessen Joan Riessen Joan Riessen

Worship Assis-

tant/s

Bryan & Amy

Pedersen Sandy Olson Andy Stremmel

Duane & Joanne

Matthees Andy Stremmel

Ushers Bryan & Amy

Pedersen Bob Kortlever De Wiskur

Duane & Joanne

Matthees Bob Kortlever

SUNDAY DECEMBER 2 DECEMBER 9

DECEMBER 16 SS Christmas

Program DECEMBER 23

DECEMBER 30

9:30 service

Musician Leah Brink Leah Brink Leah Brink Leah Brink Leah Brink

Worship Assis-

tant/s

8:30a

Bill & Mary Kees Bruce & Carmen

Johnson

Doug & Mary

Malo

Steven & Anita

Ust Darrin Daggitt

Shelley Dempsey

11:00a Mark & Becky

Ekeland

Kevin & Sarah

Smith

Paul & Mari

Von Fischer Les & Diane Olive

Greeters

8:30a

Roni Williams

Viola Laabs

Janet Livingston

Monica Campbell

Matt & Sarah

Dammen

Jerry & Mary

Fiedler Jan Fjeldos

Mark & Becky

Ekeland 11:00a Kevin & Sarah

Smith

Bryon & Carla

Ramlo Rich & Kathy Reid

Steve & Kathy

Pohl

Ushers

8:30a

Erling Engstrom

Gary Dusharm

Phil & Roberta

Wagner

Jamie &

Nichole Russell Dennis & Rita

Miller Kyle Kepner

Randy & Lori

Bjorklund 11:00a

Nels & Dee

Granholm

Mark & Ginny

Halvorson

Dave & De Gilk-

erson

John & Heidi Hul-

berg

A/V 8:30a Kyle Kepner Paul Richter Larry Osborne Payton Mergen TBD

11:00a Susan Kranz TBD Steve Minor Kevin Sackreiter TBD

Coffee Hosts

9:30a-11:00a

Monica Campbell

Linda Richter Al & Gail Lee

Don & Helen

Jacobson Brad & Kay Ruden

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Ministry List Ascension Staff Office 692-6565 or [email protected]

Pastor ........................ Rev. Michael Mortvedt, 692-8282 (H) [email protected] 691-4331 (C) Pastor .......................... Rev. Frederick Bartelt, 692-9005 (H) [email protected] (727) 403-8545 (C) Business Administrator ......................... Lanita Vanderbush [email protected] Director of Music Ministry, Joy Singers Dir ... Naomi Stout [email protected] Communications Coordinator..........................Joni Mueller Trinity Teens Choir Director....................... Katie Housiaux Spirit Singers Choir Director ............................. Katie Tvedt Organists ........................................ Leah Brink, Joan Riessen

Executive Committee Congregational President .............. Darrin Daggitt, 692-1376 President-Elect ................................... Kathy Miller, 692-7680 Secretary ....................................... Laura Plowman, 359-5966 Treasurer ....................................... Bruce Johnson, 693-2956 Past President ............................... Nancy Swanson, 692-4195

Council Members Christian Education .................. Terri Stauffacher, 692-3311 Church & Community .................. Mariah Weber, 370-8059 Church Finance ...................... Jennifer Soma, 507-230-0323 Membership Participation ..........Roberta Wagner, 692-6467 Operations & Maintenance .................. Steve Ust, 692-3150 Stewardship ....................................... Marc Serrett, 691-3543 Worship & Music ........................... John Hulberg, 697-5194 Youth Ministry ................................. Kyle Kepner, 692-2038

Board Chairs Christian Education ................... Shelby Eischens, 693-3182 Church & Community ............... Jamie Grimsrud, 695-8377 Church Finance ............................... Dan Bielfeldt, 690-4859 Membership Participation ................. Diane Olive, 692-1425 Operations & Maintenance .. Shari Budahl-Avery, 692-2066 & Al Lee, 693-2950 Stewardship ................................. Brenda Johnson, 690-1643 Worship & Music ................................ Mary Malo, 692-4927 & Kathy Waddell, 592-9380 Youth Ministry .................................. Sarah Halsey, 690-0665

Mission Endowment Committee Chair ................................................ Doug Malo, 692-4927

Mutual Ministry Committee Carmen Johnson .................................................. 693-2956 Chad Munsterman ............................................... 697-8018 Andy Stremmel ..................................................... 692-8833 Pam Warren ......................................................... 692-1421

ALCW Co-Presidents ............................... Nancy Nelson, 692-5312 Shirley Nelson, 695-4039 Secretary .......................................... Elaine Rietz, 692-8373 Treasurer ................................... Lois Thompson, 695-5174

Quilters Joanne Matthees ................................................... 692-1783 Dianne Hoff ......................................................... 692-1797

Altar Guild Joan Riessen .......................................................... 692-8833

Communion Coordinator Becky Ekeland ...................................................... 692-7934

Office Hours Monday: 8:30 AM-4:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM-4:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:30 AM-4:00 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM-4:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Lunch Hour: 11:30 AM-12:30 PM *Hours may vary occasionally.

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The Insight Volume LIII - Issue 12

December 2018

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Ascension is a house of hospitality built on the foundation of sharing

the living faith in Jesus Christ at home, in the congregation, and in

the community.

Our Purpose is to be in relationship with God, the creation and one another.

Our Passion is the love of Christ for all people.

Our Power is the Holy Spirit gifting us to fulfill our purpose and passion.

2030 Third Street

Brookings, SD 57006

Phone: 605-692-6565 / Fax: 605-692-6808

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.ascensionbrookings.org

All Board Meal & Meetings

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Meal at 6:00 PM - Meetings at 6:30 PM

Operations & Maintenance Board serving

Ham & Baked Potatoes