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Dear friends in Christ at American Lutheran Church, Suzanne and I want to thank all the members of
American Lutheran for the hospitality you have
shown us during our first week in Milbank. Your
thoughtfulness is much appreciated and we look
forward with hope and expectation for the
opportunities for mission and ministry together in
the New Year.
INTERIM MINISTRY TASKS
Some of the key tasks of interim ministry as stated in the SD Synod interim ministry manual.
1. Review the congregation’s history
2. Be in contact with the Bishop, the synod staff.
3. During the interim ministry period, a
congregation can ready itself spiritually with a
renewed commitment to the Gospel.
4. Be open to accept and welcome other styles of
pastoral ministry.
5. Assist with the development of the
congregational mission profile.
6. Carry out the responsibilities as stated in the
Covenant for Interim Pastoral Ministry.
Every interim period is unique in its own way and
looks back with reflection and looks forward to
what the future can hold for mission and
ministry.
MISSION & MINISTRY 2018
As we approach the beginning of a new year, much
is being written about what to expect in the year
ahead. How will the church adjust and adapt to the
coming changes? Who will be called to guide us as
our new pastor? Will we be ready to embrace the
future with confidence and hope?
WILL WE BE AN
“ACTS 10” CHURCH?
There is always a natural resistance to change. The
four Gospels in the New Testament record how the
people in Jesus’ day resisted the new directives
Jesus gave in his teachings. Jesus challenged the
people to look at their relationship with God and
others from a new perspective. In the Sermon on
the Mount, Jesus says, “You have heard that it was
said to the people long ago … but I tell to you”.
(Matthew 5 NIV) A new and vibrant faith, Jesus
taught, needed freedom to stretch and expand.
In the tenth chapter of Acts, we can read about the
vision of Peter and how he was called to step outside
the established traditions of his day in order to reach
out with the Gospel message. Peter had a vision of
what God had called him to do and said later, “I now
realize how true it is that God does not show favorit-
ism but accepts men from every nation who fear him
and do what is right.” God’s message was for all
people. That was a new concept in Peter’s day. The
church in every age has had to adapt and change in
order to communicate the Gospel message. As we
begin a new year I am certain the members of Amer-
ican Lutheran did not anticipate technological
change that has taken place in the 21st century and
what might take place in the years to come. We are
called in our day to proclaim the changeless message
of God’s love for his creation in a new and fresh
way to our generation.
As we prepare for the New Year, how will we
approach mission and ministry together –
T.T.W.W.A.D.I. or P.A.W.T.A.C.D?
Grace and Peace to you during the New Year,
Pastor Bob & Suzanne Hansen
www.americanlutheran.com
PARISH ASSISTANT Carol Kirchberg
[email protected] 605-432-5566
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Amy Bass [email protected]
PRESCHOOL Nicole Scott—Teacher
Assistant—Brittany Bray Volunteer—Rebecca Welberg
CUSTODIAN Gary Christensen
Cell 605-924-0181
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR [email protected]
Gail Selgeby 605-432-5566 Cell 605-467-3831
PARISH NURSE Diana Dirksen
[email protected] 605-432-6128 (leave message)
Date
12/3 12/10 12/17 12/24 12/31
Attendance
275 322 178 402 56
Giving
$ 8,903 $ 2,735 $ 3,385 $ 9,439 $7,593
RADIO
Listen to the service LIVE on KMSD 9am Sundays
(1510AM/98.3FM)
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• Bulletins
• Newsletters
• Worship Videos
• Events
• Nominees needed for ALC Council. Four new council members will be elected at the annual meeting in January. Please prayerfully consider this opportunity to serve. If you have questions, contact the church office or talk to one of the current council members.
• The ALC Annual Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, January 21, after the morning worship service.
• New Member Sunday is February 11.
• Call Committee Members Dave Bergan, Nathan Bass, Mark Leddy, Scott Torness, Amber Scriver, Sheila Myrum, Patti Frazee, and Darby Wainorek
CHURCH COUNCIL
President Steve Wenzl Vice Pres. Jerry Kathman
Secretary Troy Kastrup Treasurer Mary Bjordahl
PROPERTY/ MANAGEMENT
Steve Street Jerome Kathman Craig Kirchberg
YOUTH/EDUCATION
Theresa Granquist Janet Zemlicka Carol Kirchberg
FINANCE/STEWARDSHIP
Kevin Bjordahl Steve Wenzl
Bob Biersbach
WORSHIP/EVANGELISM
Bryan Johnson Dell Stengel Troy Kastrup
American Lutheran Church Council Update
If you are a member of Thrivent, you have access to two $250 debit cards each year to be used for a cause, mission, or project of your choice. Contact Carol Kirchberg in the church office for more information.
If you have a project, mission, or cause that would benefit from a $250 Thrivent Debit card, let Carol also know your need. She will match you up with a Thrivent member.
Helping kids-celebrating others-Making Crafts for encour-agement-Giving to the homeless -Teaching Others-Cooking for others-improving your preschool or school-organize-Education-fundraise-Service Activities-food drives-bake sales-craft sales-host a workshop-clean your church kitchen-women’s Shelters-Clean up parks-Quilters-library-Children-Orphan Grain Train meals-Lemonade Stands-Garage Sales-Education-whatever is important to you!
Pastoral Acts in December
Iris Bunting
October 9, 1928-December 13, 2017 Funeral December 20, 2017
THRIVENT ACTION CARDS
www.americanlutheran.com
1st Place Honors Soup Challenge Sunday
Nathan Bass - People’s Choice
Kamille Knudson - Most Creative Name
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You are invited!
Open Forum Discussion led by Pastor Hansen
“What does it mean to be a member of
American Lutheran Church?”
Sunday January 14
after worship
This is for members and non-members.
February 11
If you are interested in becoming a member of ALC and have not
been contacted: please call the church office
for more information.
605-432-5566
Wednesday Morning Bible Study Wednesdays at 10:00 am
Meets in the Library. You are invited!
Thursday Morning Breakfast Study This study is for the early riser! Breakfast
followed by bible study and great conversation Thursdays at 7am. Please join us!
Meets in the Fellowship Hall.
Quilters Group The Quilters create quilts that are given to LWR
and local charities plus infant quilts for every child that is baptized at ALC. Meets the 2nd and 4th
Tuesday each month at 9am in the Fellowship Hall. We can use your help!
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Bible Study & Ministry
Thanks to all who made our bake sale a success. We made
$1,148 which was given to missions. This year we chose to send
$350 to each of the following; The Milbank Area Backpack
Program, Global Health, and Campus Ministries in Brookings.
Again, Thank you. Earlier this year, NESODAK made a request
for help to purchase shoreline that became available at the
camp. We pledged to contribute $1,500. We are making yearly
payments of $500. Peace Circle, WELCA
Peace Circle Bible Study, Fellowship, and Community Service.
Meets the first Tuesday of each month at NOON in the Library. Please join us!
Page Turners Book Club
Meets the third Thursday of each month at 7pm. Contact Patti Frazee for more information.
January 18th meeting will be at 5 p.m. at Parkview United Methodist Church. January book is Somebody's Baby by Charlotte Vale Allen.
Contact Patti Frazee for more information.
Prayer Shawl Ministry This group crochets or knits prayer shawls (on their
own time) that are given to members that are in need of a special touch of love. Yarn is provided.
Contact Janelle Kelly for information.
Page Turners
7am
Classes held Monday-Thursday: 3 Year Olds: 8:15-11:15am | 4 Year Olds: 12:15-3:15pm | E-Mail: [email protected]
Enrolling NOW! Spots are filling..
For 2018-2019 School Year (Must be 3 or 4 by September 1, 2018) Registration forms available on church
website or on bulletin board near classroom door
$50 Registration Fee (fee includes student placement, school supplies,
preschool t-shirt, and snacks)
For more information: E-Mail: [email protected]
ALC Office: (605) 432-5566
Happy New Year from ALC Preschool!
The month of December was quite busy and filled with much excite-ment for all the Christmas festivities in and out of our classroom.
We prepared and rehearsed for our performances (Sunday morning worship service and the Milbank Rehabilitation Center), creating art masterpieces displayed in the hallway, making gifts to give, and read-ing stories about Christmas including the story of Baby Jesus’ birth.
We continued our annual tradition of making gingerbread houses adorned with lots of frosting and a wide variety of candies. For
some, this was a first time experience and they loved taking it home to show their families. Before holiday break, all students enjoyed a fun-filled morning of watching a movie, eating some yummy treats, partaking in holiday themed activities, singing, and opening gifts.
Wishing you a wonderful 2018 filled with peace, love, & happiness!
On behalf of ALC Preschool, we’d like to say THANK YOU to all those who helped in making the Souper Sunday Challenge a SUCCESS —
volunteers, soup/dessert makers, and attendees.
We are blessed for your generosity!!!! You made it a GREAT event!
During the month of January, ALC Preschool is selling Hardee’s
Bucks as a fundraiser. They are $1.00 each and you can buy as
many as you’d like. Stop by the Preschool or Church Office, or
grab some after church on Sunday mornings. THANK YOU FOR
YOUR SUPPORT!
Congratulations to the Sunday
School children on a fantastic
performance of “The Wonder” for
the Christmas program! They all
worked very hard and put on a
great show! They are a wonderful
group of kids!
The children enjoyed making
Christmas crafts in Sunday School
for the last class of 2017. Sunday
School will resume on January 7,
2018. We will continue with our
“Finding Jesus Under the Sea,”
curriculum as we start 2018!
Parish Nurse Diana Dirksen Blood pressures will be taken Jan 7. Walkers: I will be getting information out on our 2018 “Walk Where Jesus Walked”. Anyone interested in joining us please email me at
Thank you to everyone that joined us for our Christmas party and our Blue Christmas service. Diana
1/02 Greg Grimm 1/02 Janelle Kelly 1/03 Kathy Sussex 1/03 Sean Zimny 1/08 Doug Dohrer 1/08 Rosemary Goetschius 1/08 Mark Granquist 1/08 Jason Stinson 1/08 Matthew Unzen 1/09 Aaron Anderson 1/09 Bob Biersbach 1/10 Monica Fischer 1/10 Jennifer Roggenbuck 1/10 Bradyn Wienk 1/12 Madisen Sipe 1/14 Stacy Anderson 1/14 Marilyn Hodenfield 1/14 Rebecca Welberg 1/15 Theresa Granquist 1/15 Mervyn Larson 1/15 Peyton Snell 1/15 Brett Storm 1/17 Patty Hamman 1/17 Stanley Street 1/20 Robin Cook
1/20 Suzanne Unzen 1/21 Melody DeLong 1/21 Susan Leddy 1/22 Jaxon Bear 1/22 David Gulck 1/23 Spencer Boerger 1/23 Garret Christopherson 1/23 Brady Gomer 1/23 Sandy Kathman 1/23 Karmen LaRoche 1/23 Lauren Lester 1/23 McKenzie Severson 1/24 Karen Smith 1/26 Peg Dohrer 1/26 Ken Johnson 1/26 Emily Madsen 1/27 Olivia Barlund 1/27 Samantha Madsen 1/28 Jonathan Ash 1/29 Gail Selgeby 1/29 Kelly Zahrbock 1/30 Marjorie Keller 1/30 Madison Tesch 1/31 Lois Buhler 1/31 David Dorneman
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
1/02 Kirby & Rita Hins 1/03 Keith & Diane Grabow
1/16 Michael & Monica Gruba 1/27 Alan & Linda DeLong
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!
Sunday, January 21, at 5pm Pizza, Popcorn, Candy Pop
Free Will Offering Sign up at Welcome Center.
Holy Word Theatre
**Movie Night for Grownups is scheduled for January 14.
Movie TBD.
Practice is on Wednesday’s at 5:15 Contact Mary Bjordahl for more information.
Praise Band Practice is on Wednesday’s at 6:30. Contact
Scott Torness for more information.
Mo
vie
Nig
hts
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Office Closed
2 12:00 Peace Circle
3 9am TOT Group 10am Bible Study 3:30 Confirmation 5:15 Bells 6:30 Manna
4 7am Bible Study
5
6
7 9am Worship/Communion 10am Fellowship 10am Sunday School
8 7pm Scouts
9 9am Quilters
10 9am TOT Group 10am Bible Study 3:30 Confirmation 5:15 Bells 6:30pm Manna 6pm Church Council Mtg.
11 7am Bible Study
12 13
14Camp Sunday 9am Worship/Communion 10am Pancake Breakfast 10am Sunday School 10:15am Discussion led by Pastor Hansen on Membership 5pm Movie Night
15 7pm Scouts
16
17 9am TOT Group 10am Bible Study 2pm Alzheimer’s Support Group 3:30 Confirmation 5:15 Bells 6:30 Manna
18 7am Bible Study 2pm Vespers at St. Williams 7pm Book Club
19 20
21 9am Worship/Communion 10am Fellowship 10am Annual Meeting 10am Sunday School 5pm Movie Night
22 7pm Scouts
23 9am Quilters
24 9am TOT Group 10am Bible Study 3:30 Confirmation 5:15 Bells 6:30 Manna
25 7am Bible Study
26
27
28 9am Worship 10am Fellowship 10am Sunday School
29 7pm Scouts
30 31 9am TOT Group 10am Bible Study 3:30 Confirmation 5:15 Bells 6:30 Manna
2018
PO Box 287 | 401 South Flynn Drive
Milbank, SD 57252
Phone: (605) 432-5566
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.americanlutheran.com
Church
PARISH LIGHT AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH
American Lutheran Church 401 South Flynn Drive, PO Box 287, Milbank, SD 57252 January 2018
A Beacon of god’s love | a home for all people
January 14 - Pancake Breakfast - Annual Fundraiser for Camp
Scholarships.
January 14 - What does it mean to be a member of ALC? An
open forum discussion led by Pastor Bob Hansen.
January 14 and 21 - Movie Nights in the Holy Word Theatre.
January 21 - Annual Meeting.
