First Things

A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR DAVE

This year on All Saints’ Sunday (the first Sunday of November), we read the

beatitudes from Matthew 5. It seems somehow appropriate that in the year 2020 we

would remember the saints by reading about the challenges of life. In a year full of

challenges, to hear that God blesses the poor, the grieving, the meek, and the

hungry; that God blesses those who act out of mercy and purity and peace; that God

blesses you when are persecuted, reviled, and spoken against. And it all ends with

the note – “rejoice and be glad…”

We remember those who have walked difficult and confusing paths before. We

remember the names of those who trusted in God’s grace and peace in the midst of

trials and tribulations. And, we remember that we, too, are held by God.

In the midst of the noise of politics and culture, in the face of disease and natural

disasters, we stand with people of faith from all times and places and we confess -

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not

fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the

sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult.

The nations are in an uproar, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth

melts. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. (Psalm 46)

There are many voices trying to disrupt the presence of God; but the one who spoke

creation into being, the one who sent his Son to live out God’s will and salvation for

humanity, the one who claims you in love and grace – this one is present, this one is

our refuge. God is present and at work - let’s live our lives making THAT visible.

First Lutheran Church of Brookings, SD

...engaging life and the world, by and through God's grace.

Volume 21 Issue 4 November of 2020

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH

2020 QUILT SALE Imagine the comfort and care you feel when you snuggle under a quilt! Here is your chance

to share that feeling with a family member or friend.

Check out the pictures of the 50+ quilts, lap robes, table runners, etc. along with the

description and prices of each piece on the next five pages. All of the pieces were made

by the Monday evening “Sew What” quilters and the Tuesday morning “Mission Interest”

Quilters. All proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase fabric for next year’s senior

quilts and mission quilts that will be sent to Lutheran World Relief for distribution all over

the world as well as locally in the Brookings area.

Reserve your item by calling Julie Bergan Abraham at 690-6292. Items that are sold will be

available for pick up at the church (FLC Fellowship Hall entrance) on Monday, November

23rd from 4-8 pm or Tuesday, November 24th from 9 am-1 pm.

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in person

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in person

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10:30 am

in person

worship

8:30 am

in person

worship

The 8:30 am Traditional Festival Service and the 10:30 am Contemporary Praise Service will be available on Facebook Live and the FLC App every Sunday. The 8:30 am service can be heard on AM1430

KBRK at 11:00 am.

Those attending in-person worship must register with Diane at 692-6251 before noon on Friday and wear a face mask.

Offices closed for Thanksgiving

6:00 on-line

Journey

7:00 8th grade

conf. @ FLC

6:00 on-line

Journey

7:00 6th grade

conf. @ FLC

6:00 on-line

Journey

7:00 7th grade

conf. @ FLC

Item # Item Description Size $$ Comment

1. Quilt- Blue Strips 56”x 80” $60.00

2. Quilt - Black & grey strips 70” x 98” $80.00

3. Quilt - Blue & White sashed 74” x 98” $70.00 Sold - paid

4. Quilt- Cream & Salmon – vintage 71” x 79” $80.00

5. Quilt - Blue Sharks 76” x 80” $65.00

6. Quilt- Pink & Black Paris with pillowcase 60” x 80” $60.00

7. Quilt - Blue “Scrapy Sashed” 78” x 90” $80.00

8. Quilt- Mint “Heart of the Home” 80” x 90” $80.00

9. Quilt- Gold, sage & wine (vase motif) 70” x 86” $70.00

10. Quilt - Pastel Pinwheel 58” x 79” $70.00

11. Quilt - Mint & Salmon 60” x 80” $60.00

12. Quilt - Cream & Blue Country Birdhouse 60” x 80” $60.00

13. Quilt - Red & Black Santa 58” x 76” $65.00

14. Quilt - Violet & Teal Strips 60” x 76” $60.00

15. Quilt - “Aztec” Burgundy & Blue 60” x 80” $60.00

16. Quilt - Mint & Black 56” x 74” $60.00

17. Quilt - Red & White Polka Dots 68” x 88” $60.00

18. Quilt - Ocean Blue & Lavender 54” x 74” $60.00

19. Quilt - Yellow & Green Pastel Floral 56” x 80” $60.00

20. Quilt - Black & Gold 60” x 80” $60.00

21. Quilt - Pink & Grey 66” x 74” $60.00

22. Quilt - Sky Blue “Duckies” 60” x 80” $60.00

23. Quilt - Rainbow Noah’s Ark 60” x 80” $70.00

24. Quilt - Navy/Beige w hints of Orange 54” x 74” $50.00

25. Quilt - Vintage Jade “Butterfly” 70” x 84” $80.00

26. Quilt - Lavender Teddy Bear 60” x 80” $60.00

27. Quilt - Salmon & Gold 60” x 80” $60.00

28. Lap Robe/Wall Hanging- Blue, Green, Brown -- Fisherman’s Delight

48” x 59” $40.00

29. Quilt - Blue Sashed “Scrappy” 76” x 98” $80.00

30. Quilt - Grey & Yellow 70” x 85” $65.00

31. Quilt - Burgundy & Ecru 58” x 72” $50.00

32. Quilt - “Pumpkin Spice” 60” x 88” $60.00

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Item # Item Description Size $$ Comment

32. Quilt - “Pumpkin Spice” 60” x 88” $60.00

33. Quilt - Navy & Burgundy Panel 64”x 84” $70.00

34. Quilt - “Holiday Delight” 72” x 88” $60.00

35. Quilt - Grape/Blue “Springtime Delight” 69” x 70” $60.00

36. Quilt - Pink & Sage Green Floral 68” x 88” $65.00

37. Quilt - Green & Cream “Grapevine” 68” x 80” $60.00

38. Lap Robe - “Sunset Diamonds” 48” x 58” $40.00

39. Lap Robe - “Christmas Delight” 56” x 56” $50.00

40. Lap Robe - Black/Grey/Brown – “Wolves” 48” x 51” $50.00

41. Baby Quilt - Blue & Yellow 33” x 42” $20.00

42. Baby Quilt - Yellow/Red/Green -“Clowns” 32” x 40” $20.00

43. Baby Quilt - Black & Gold – “Cowboy” 33” x 40” $20.00 Sold - Paid

44. Baby Quilt - Orange & Green – “Floral” 36” x 48” $20.00

45. Baby Quilt - Blue “Tweedy Bird” 38” x 38” $20.00

46. Baby Quilt - Blue “Mini Squares” 32” x 58” $20.00

47. Baby Quilt - Blue & Yellow “Lion & Stars” 40” x 40” $20.00

48. Table Runner - “Independence Day” 16” x 31” $15.00

49. Table Runner - “Independence Day” 16” x 31” $15.00

50. Table Runner - “Boo-ti-ful” (Dark Blue) 13” x 42” $15.00 Sold - Paid

51. Table Runner - “Boo-ti-ful” (Dark Blue) 13” x 42” $15.00

52. Table Runner - “Cats-n-Jacks” 12” x 43” $15.00 Sold - Paid

53. Table Runner - “Cats-n-Jacks” 12” x 43” $15.00

54. Pillow Case - “Christmas Owls” (single) Standard $5.00 Sold - Paid

55. Pillow Case - Halloween (pair) Standard $10.00 Sold - Paid

56. Pillow Case - Lavender & Sea Foam “Sparkle Unicorn”

Standard $10.00

57. Lap Robe - Green Winged Teal– “Harvest Gold Duck”

48” x 48” $20.00 Sold - Paid

58. Table Runner - Teal – “Bird Houses” $20.00 Sold - Paid

59. Table Runner - Green - “Bird Houses” $20.00 Spoken for

60. Wall Hanging – “Frosty the Snowman” $25.00

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THE FLC Mission Interest Quilters are in need of used or new

sheets for liners and backs. All other fabric donations are

welcome, too! For pickup service, please contact Mary at 605-

690-8862 or leave a message at 605-693-3041. Thank you for

your faithful support.

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A NOTE OF THANKS

I have been blessed to represent First

Lutheran Church as a missionary to Belize.

Thanks to the generosity of our members,

we have received donations for 32 student

scholarships for the 2020 -2021 school

year. My hope was to return to Belize in

August to deliver these scholarships to the

students, but my plans changed when the

airport in Belize delayed its opening, and

planes cancelled flights due to the increased

number of Covid 19 cases.

Checks were sent to the principal of the

school to pay tuition for the students who

began classes on October 1st. The principal

emailed a note with the words “this has

taken a big chunk of the burden off my

shoulders.” Students and families are

struggling to put food on the table, and

many are unable, especially at this time, to

pay for school costs. With the continued

support and generosity of our congregation,

we make a difference in the lives of the

students at Alvin L. Young Nazarene High

School Succotz, Belize.

Everything at the school is for the Glory of

God, to Worship God, and to Honor Country.

I pray I will be able to return to Belize in

January to continue my volunteer service to

this mission and I thank you for your

continued prayers and support.

Dee Shanley and the Belize Mission Team

TECH SCHOOL STUDENTS

SUPPORTED BY THE BELIZE

TEAM

Leslie – chef school

Leslie is the granddaughter of the cook who

regularly served us our meals when we

stayed on the school campus. She grew up

helping in the kitchen and after graduating

from high school, her dream was to attend

cooking school at a technical institute.

Several FLC Belize team members provided

her tuition. In 2019 Leslie cooked for our

team. Now she has graduated and cooks at

a local restaurant. Here is her graduation

photo with Dee and one of Leslie at work!

Sharlone – horticulture school

Sharlone was recommended to us by

Nehru, a lay pastor working with addiction

and struggling families, as a young man

who deserves a chance. Nehru visited him

recently and said, “Very impressed with

Sharlone...he was under a tree busy

studying. He had a neat haircut.” Sharlone

studies horticulture at a technical school

and needs our prayers for his continued

success.

Dee and Ms. Lavern, high school principal

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STAFF SUPPORT

Kevin – high school math teacher

Dee and Kevin watch a 4th of July Parade in

2019 when Kevin visited SD. In August

2019 he spoke at FLC. Then Kevin and Dee

drove back to Belize with many items

purchased for the school. Kevin coaches

soccer at the school and teaches math,

industrial design, and tends the livestock.

Kevin also provides free rides to school from

his village. He is a terrific example of a

dedicated teacher who does anything and

everything to help students be successful.

He would like to earn his administrative

degree.

TUITION SUPPORT

Luis Enrique - farmer

Luis has received tuition support from

Belize 2019 team members Waynette and

Orland Geigle. (Waynette is Lon Moeller’s

sister.) They met Luis on the school

campus when he and his sister were selling

handcrafts and slate drawings. They

learned he had a small farm and was

attending college at University of Belize,

Central Farm in San Jose. Luis studies

agriculture and would like to get an MA in

the US. They kept in touch through

FaceBook/Messenger. This year Luis is

attending remotely because of COVID. His

old computer died, so they helped him

purchase a used computer because he was

trying to do his lessons on his phone.

Last year before COVID Luis had gotten a

job at an ag supply store in Belize City to

help with his tuition costs. So he attended

school first time and worked. When COVID

came he lost his job.

Luis raises a variety of plants on his small

farm including sweet peppers, corn, beans,

okra, watermelon and cocoyams. They also

gather firewood from the farm to sell. He

had one cow and a few pigs and is now

trying his luck with chickens.

Luis’s crops sometimes suffer from drought

and high temperatures. This year when a

hurricane skirted the country, the high

winds damaged his corn crop.

Banana leaves shielding watermelon from the hot sun.

A NOTE OF THANKS FROM MS.

LAVERN, PRINCIPAL

Ms. Lavern is the dedicated high school

principal whose vision has transformed the

course offerings. She adds her thanks to

FLC and Dee in this correspondence:

“I am ever so grateful that the group and

Pastor Nyla reached out to the students this

past year. We have gotten some heart-felt

thanks from parents to the sponsor so I am

sure they will be open to the

communication. Ms. Dee, you said that the

sponsors want to reach out to the students

in other ways. please encourage them to

do so. Life is really hard here in Belize for

many people because of the loss of jobs

and livelihood of many families.”

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2020 HAM/LEFSE/PIE BASKET FUNDRAISER for BELIZE

Order your Ham/Lefse/Pie Baskets today!

$25.00 Ham/Lefse Basket includes 5-8 pound

ham, 10 lefse rounds, 1 focaccia bread, and 1

pie (your choice when ordering)

Purchase of one basket will provide 5 turkey dinners

for students and teachers in Belize, with a goal of

120 dinners to our partner school.

Order by calling or texting: Dee at 605-690-

8460 or Mary at 605-690-8862.

Curbside pick up at First Lutheran Church on

Monday, Nov. 23rd and Tuesday, Nov. 24th

or Delivery in Brookings

Thanks for supporting the FLC

Belize Mission Team and the

students in Belize.

ALVIN L. YOUNG HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL PROGRAMS Over the years the Belize Team has helped to develop technical classes at Alvin L. Young

High School in Succotz, Belize. Dr. Lon Moeller and Ag students from SDSU helped establish

an Ag program there with high school students planting and selling vegetables. They also

raise turkeys, sheep, ducks, and chickens. With the donation of a chicken plucker by FLC

friends, they butcher chickens twice a year and then prepare a Bar-B-Q chicken fundraiser.

Students, families, and community members purchase a lunch with proceeds used for school

needs, such as an air conditioner for the computer lab. This photo shows last year’s students

at work on the Bar-B-Q fundraiser.

This school year has been very challenging for the school and students with classes being

held on-line. School staff are now also tending the plants. The school caretaker and male

teachers are raising the chickens and have prepared for their first Bar-B-Q sale.

The other two technical classes have been suspended for this semester. Dee Shanley has

been a volunteer sewing teacher for the past two years. She hopes she will be able to

return for second semester in January 2021.

GRAPHIC DESIGN WORK

Last spring FLC member Jean Gentry helped the computer teacher develop a graphics design

course. These photos show her working with students. Sewing and graphics design

students love to work together to create projects to sell with proceeds going to help fund

school needs.

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Postponed

As we know, the coronavirus pandemic requires us to socially distance, and we decided to postpone this year’s luncheon and sales. We are very thankful to Pastor Dave and the Reopening Task Force for

addressing our FLC members and community’s safety needs.

Our Belize Mission Team is very excited to announce Purses for a Powerful Purpose in July 2021!

If you would like to donate items for the July 2021 Purses for a Powerful Purpose, please contact any of these people: Debbie Pederson 605-691-1803,

Dee Shanley 605-690-8460, or Mary Moeller 605-690-8862. We are more than happy to pick up any donated purses, jewelry, or Christmas

decorations.

If you are cleaning out your closets or Christmas totes, consider donating to a great cause. Your donation is greatly appreciated.

We look forward to the new year and new opportunities to serve. Thank you for your past generosity and for ongoing support to benefit Belize students. We

continue to pray for your health and safety as well as for our Belizean friends.

In Service,

Belize Mission Team Dee Shanley, Pastor Nyla Schoeld, Mary Moeller, Jean Bernhardt Gentry,

Debbie Pederson

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council@firstlutheranbrookings.org

President: Nichole Berkenhoff Vice President: Tiffany Lewis

Secretary: Barb Jensen Brenda Algood

Lonnie Bayer (appointed for the year) Kris Seas Erik Dahl

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH COUNCIL

We are unable to collect food pantry items at the church right now, but you can drop off

food directly at the pantry. Donations can be made Monday, Wednesday and Friday from

10:00 am to 5:00 pm at 217 4th Street. The top ten needs right now are: beef stew, apple

sauce, cream of chicken soup, canned fruit, rice, pineapple, pancake mix with syrup,

oatmeal, egg noodles and heavy soups.

We are helping build the home we helped fund (future residence of the Zarpelah family)!

Now we need your hands to help build on Saturdays! Will you be one of them? We'll start

around 9:00 am, and be done around 3:30 pm. If you want to volunteer, or have any

questions, please contact the Habitat offices at 697-2540.

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Our children’s program, Journey to Discipleship has its own show this year. Due to the

rising numbers of Covid 19, the decision was made to hold hybrid programming this year.

The show includes stories, craft segments, games, and so much more. It streams live

Wednesday nights at 6:00 pm on the Church Website, Church App, and our YouTube

channel. Once the show is over it will be on the YouTube channel to be watched over and

over. To find the YouTube page: open YouTube, search Faith Formation Kids Brookings

FLC. Once you have the page subscribed, this will allow you to find it easier next time.

NEWS FLASH: This program is open to EVERYONE, small children to senior adults.

Watch alone or as a family. We ask for everyone to participate by sending in

prayer requests, celebrations and so much more.

In order for children 3 years old to 5th grade to receive birthday Cards, birthday shout outs

on the show, gifts from the church, templates for activities, and more, the children must be

officially registered for Journey to Discipleship. All children are welcome. They do not have

to be members of First Lutheran Church. Registrations can be completed at https://

firstlutheranbrookings.org/children or go directly to the Church Website under ministry,

children.

All 3rd and 5th Graders

We will be working on the 3rd Grade Faith Steppingstone Class to be scheduled in December

and the 5th Grade Steppingstones class to be scheduled during Lent. We will need your

contact information, including a physical address, phone, and email by December 1st. You

do not have to be registered for Journey to Discipleship, although all the information we

need is on the registration form. You can send information to

Faithformations@firstlutheranbrookings.org.

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Congratulations to our young people who were confirmed at the Affirmation of

Baptism service held on Sunday, September 27th at the 2:00 pm outdoor worship

service.

Ryan Bauman Sophia Katherine Berkenhoff

Tanner James Walker Blumke Taylor Keith Boeve

Kaylyn Mae Zhen Chapman Bailey Christenson

Karson Deckert Isaac Kahne Dobesh

Max Donelan Sofia Elaine Dvergsten

Drue Gilbertson Sophia Hammrich

Sydney Hesby Jackson Blue Hoffmann

Taylor Doreen Hokenson Paden I. Holt

Audrey Donna Jensen Jadyn Marie Kuehl

Nathan Steven Lease Timothy Paul Melby

Cyanne O’Neill Ella Park

Mira Rosabella Little Paso Grace Mary Prusa

Jeffory Howard Rice Emily Lorraine Robbins

Noelle Rachel Schoeld Ruby Laurel Siemonsma

Thomas Smith Marisa Lou Steineke

Chloe Ann Stimson Gracie Kay Wallace

Jennavieve York

MEET MADISON MCCABE, OUR NEW YOUTH DIRECTOR

Hey there! My name is Madison McCabe, my pronouns are

they/them/theirs. I am the new Youth Director here at First

Lutheran. Since we haven’t had the chance to meet in

person, I thought I would let y’all in on a bit of my life. I

originally hale from the Decorah area, in northeast Iowa,

where I grew up on a farm with four siblings and lots of

animals. During my college time, I headed down south to

Phoenix, Arizona for schooling and in the summers I worked

at Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp in Montana. In the fall of

2019, I made my way to Manchester, England. I was lucky

enough to be part of a program organized by the ELCA

Churchwide office called Yong Adults in Global Mission. While

in Manchester I work as a Parish Assistant at an Anglican

Catholic church. Surprisingly, even after my time in England,

American football is still my sport of choice; you will find me

rooting for the Minnesota Vikings through every season.

After moving around so drastically in the last few years I am

excited to become rooted in the community of Brookings!

Thank you for the warm welcome in this season of oddity, I

look forward to the day I can greet you all in person!

The Membership

Records of First

Lutheran Church from

June - October

of 2020

Baptisms: Emma Jeanette Cushing

Child of Kaylee Cushing

Hattie Grace Diercks Child of Brady and Leeann Diercks

Quincy Kay Holmquist Child of Tyler and Hanna Holmquist

Gracelyn Faye Schievelbein Child of Ryan and Danielle Schievelbein

Fallon Jean Barber Child of Clint and Heidi Barber

Weddings: Cherryl Oloo Ouma & Mia Marie Phillips

Passings: Leroy Suurmeyer, Molu Zarpeleh,

Peggy Rue, Laurie Ness, Roberta Walz, Alex Kahler,

Alvin Carlson, Donna Kluess, Harold Raabe & Jerald Kluess

New Members: Derek, Samantha and Reagan

Tupper

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June - October of 2020

Many memorials were received, but this is the list of memorials that

remained at First Lutheran Church.

In memory of Brooke Anderson Joniak:

Diane and Lynn Anderson

In memory of Don Hind:

Betty Hind

In memory of Dick Oppelt:

Marge Odegaard

In memory of Peg Rue:

Verlie Barg, Gertrude Schmieding, Harry and

Helen Jones, Bob Houtkooper, Doug and Mary

Miller, Lewayne Erickson, Barbara Horten,

Dean and Leona Krogmann, Earl Rue, Joy

Bretsch, Bob and Julie Bell, friends and family

In memory of the Ernest Weins Family:

Larry and Shirley Larson

In memory of Janice Kampmann:

Doug Kampmann, friends and family

In memory of Steven Koepsell:

Ruth Hevle

In memory of Mardella Buchenau:

Ruth Hevle, Joy Bretsch

In memory of Donna Kluess:

Ruth Hevle, Joy Bretsch, Betty Hind, Mr. and

Mrs. Darold Laabs

In memory of Jerald Kluess:

Ruth Hevle, Joy Bretsch, Betty Hind

In memory of Roberta Walz:

Janis Smith Reinschmidt, Craig Walz, friends

and family

In memory of Laurie Ness:

David and Janet Johnson

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