Outlook Fall 2023 by lutheransoutdoors

Fall 2023 Vol 36, Issue 2

News for the Friends of Lutherans Outdoors in SD THANK YOU, TERI GAYER! On July 21-23, 2023, Klein Ranch alumni and friends gathered to celebrate 50 years of ministry. Time was made for participants to reminisce, ride a horse, hike in the Mini-Badlands, worship at the Stone Church, and celebrate the good ministry that has happened during the past fifty years. 50 YEARS OF MINISTRY AT KLEIN RANCH! The opportunity was also made to say thank you to Teri Gayer. Teri is stepping away after over 30 years of leadership with Lutherans Outdoors at Klein Ranch and NeSoDak. Teri was willing to share some memories and nuggets of wisdom during her farewell party. We wish Teri the best in her future ways of leadership on the prairie. We will miss her. Excellent job good and faithful servant!

“There are so many blessings here (at Klein Ranch). You get into the muck and mud of camp yet you forget how astounding the blessings are.” ~Teri Gayer

“Many people refer to Klein Ranch as being in the middle of nowhere. I say it is in the middle of everywhere! We all have to travel to get here. We bring a little bit of us to Klein Ranch to leave here. We all take a little bit of Klein Ranch with us when we leave.” ~ Teri Gayer

Photos: Above, Teri Gayer, surrounded by a cloud of witnesses, recieving a blessing for her ministry of over 30 years with Lutherans Outdoors. Top right, Teri Gayer with Wes and Corrine Arnold. Bottom right, The beautiful Stone Church, Worship site during the 50th Anniversay Celebration. >ƵƚŚĞƌĂŶƐ KƵƚĚŽŽƌƐ ŝŶ ^ŽƵƚŚ ĂŬŽƚĂ ǁĞůĐŽŵĞƐ Ăůů ƚŽ ĞǆƉůŽƌĞ ĂŶĚ ĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ŚƌŝƐƚ͛Ɛ ůŽǀĞ ŝŶ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ĂŶĚ ĐƌĞĂƟ ŽŶ͘ ~ Mission W Statement South W Wof.Lutherans L O SOutdoors D . Oin R G Dakota /Ŷ ƚŚĞ ,ŝůůƐ͘ KŶ ƚŚĞ WƌĂŝƌŝĞ͘ ƚ ƚŚĞ tĂƚĞƌ͘

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THE DIRECTOR’S PERSPECTIVE Over the course of 2023, you have heard me share the Core Values of Lutherans Outdoors:

Administrative Office

Explore Faith, Welcome All, Build Leaders, and Care for ALL Creation

2001 S Summit Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57197

But, did you know that Outlaw Ranch, Klein Ranch, and NeSoDak each have a Core Value specific to their site?

NeSoDak 3285 Camp Dakota Drive Waubay, SD 57273 605-947-4440 nesodak@losd.org Marti Knudsen | NeSoDak Director Open | Program Director Open | Office Manager Kris Mueller | Hospitality Manager Dustin Holt | Facility Manager 12703 Outlaw Ranch Rd. Custer, SD 57730 605-673-4044 outlaw@losd.org

Families who attend the Family Camp program not only bond among themselves, but also become part of a larger family that forms each week. This sense of community helps create lasting relationships among participants and staff. Youth who participate in a week of camp have the opportunity to build strong connections with their peers, mentors, and camp staff. These bonds contribute to a sense of belonging and support that can last well beyond their time at camp. The dedication to community-building is not limited to the summer months. Whether it’s through religious or spiritual programs, community service, or other activities, participants are encouraged to form meaningful connections with others at Outlaw Ranch. The commitment to community is not just for campers; it extends to the Outlaw Ranch staff as well. The staff members themselves form a close-knit community, which sets a positive example for campers, participants, and volunteers. This strong sense of community among the staff likely contributes to the welcoming and supportive atmosphere of the camp. On the Prairie, at Klein Ranch, we promise to Empower Self-Confidence. Klein Ranch promises to empower self-confidence through interaction with horses. Working with horses can indeed be a transformative experience, especially for youth.

Taking care of horses involves a range of responsibilities, such as feeding, grooming, and learning to saddle the horses. This teaches youth about accountability and commitment, skills that can be applied in various aspects of life.

Klein Ranch

Nurturing community is a value that helps create a warm and inclusive environment. Connecting families, campers, and staff, and making it a place where people can grow, learn, and build lasting relationships.

Horses are highly sensitive animals that mirror human emotions. Through gentle and patient interaction with horses, youth can learn to build trust and establish a connection. This experience can translate into building trust with others in their lives.

Outlaw Ranch

11921 SD Highway 65 Isabel, SD 57633 605-273-4441 kleinranch@losd.org

In the Hills, at Outlaw Ranch, we promise to Nurture Community.

Understanding and effectively communicating with horses is essential. Youth learn to interpret non-verbal cues, which can improve their communication skills with peers, family members, and authority figures. Many individuals find horses intimidating at first. Through gradual exposure, interaction and guidance, youth can learn to overcome their fears. Youth learn more about their strengths, weaknesses, and personal preferences, leading to increased self-awareness and confidence. At NeSoDak, we promise to Connect at the Water. The promise of connecting at the water is a beautiful and meaningful one, emphasizing the transformative power of nature and faith.

NeSoDak’s location on a water-surrounded peninsula provides a unique opportunity for campers to be grounded in nature activities, such as nature hikes and plant identification, fostering a sense of connection to the environment as well as awe and wonder about the natural world. These activities often require skills that help campers engage more deeply with nature. Opportunities abound to educate campers about the importance of water conservation and environmental stewardship emphasizing the interconnectedness of all living things. The promise of connection also highlights the role of water as a sustainer of life. It serves as a powerful metaphor for their connection to God inviting campers to engage in prayer, study, and discussions exploring faith. The joy of water activities, such as swimming and boating, can be a source of pure happiness. These experiences contribute to the overall well-being of campers. Lutherans Outdoors continues to RE-IMAGINE! And we are doing this…

IN THE HILLS | ON THE PRAIRIE | AT THE WATER Be BeGood, Good,

Paul PaulHanson Hanson Executive ExecutiveDirector Director

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT From Musical Instrument to Work of Art! by Crystal Swenson

My connection to NeSoDak goes back further than Lutherans Outdoors. My dad was on the NeSoDak Board of Directors in the early 1960’s. My first camping experience was during the summer of 1967. I went back in the summer of 1968. My counselor, Deb, was one of the main guitar players for the summer. That is when I knew I wanted to learn how to play guitar. My parents gave me my first guitar as a Christmas gift that year. When I was in college, I traded that guitar for a 12-string. I took it with me to NeSoDak for the summer of 1976 when I did my Recreation internship. It was during summer camp when I started playing more and improving my skills.

Crystal Swenson with her “Work of Art”.

I graduated from Northern State in 1977 and went back to NeSoDak. I developed a friendship with Rachel Jacobson, a counselor from Veblen. We stayed in touch over the years. Like many camp staff friendships, personal visits weren’t numerous, but they were always special. My 12-string guitar went with me to Outlaw in 1980 when I was the summer program director. And it went with me several times over the years as I attended Family Camp. Eventually, it developed bridge issues, and I no longer played it. I replaced it with a new 12-string Washburn and a couple of 6-string Taylors. As years went on, Rachel developed a passion for mosaic work. She won an award at the Minnesota State Fair for her work on a guitar. The first time I saw her award winner, I knew I would love to have her mosaic my guitar—the one I played the summer I worked with her. She encouraged me to come to one of her Mosaic Weekends in the Twin Cities and do the artwork myself. That never seemed to work out (probably because I wanted her to do it). Last summer, she agreed to take my guitar and turn it into a piece of art.

Rachel Jacobson Arntson staff alumni, and mosaic artist.

Rachel asked me for input, and I gave her ideas. I wanted to showcase the cross at Inspiration Point and the LO logo. I love to photograph flowers, and she incorporated my love. Each time she sent a photo of the work in progress, I would get tears in my eyes. Although the guitar can no longer be played, it still makes joyful noises. When I look at “Jacob” (yes, I name my guitars), I hear Rachel’s raucous laughter. I hear myself playing it at numerous campfires and worship services. I hear voices singing along to the chords as I strummed. Thank you, Rachel Jacobson Arntson, for sharing your talent!

WELCOME SKYLAR! Outlaw Ranch welcomed Program Director, Skylar Schwab in May. From Skylar, “It is with great joy and excitement that I get to begin my newest adventure at Outlaw Ranch! I’ve been in the camp world for almost 15 years either as a camper, counselor, planning the programs, a volunteer, or bringing youth from my church to camps across the Midwest. So basically, the magic of camp is in my spirit through and through. Our two dogs have learned that their walks will be a bit more interesting in the Black Hills. I am thrilled to continue discovering how God will use my gifts at Outlaw!” Please join us in continuing to welcome Skylar to the Lutherans Outdoors family! 3

RE-IMAGINING THE FUTURE of Lutherans Outdoors The work of the LO Board of Directors continues through the process of re-imagining LO. Why is the Board doing this work, you might ask: The church has changed. Our congregations have changed. LO needs to change. “We can’t become what we need to be – by remaining what we are.” Re-imagining consists of performing DEEP DIVE AUDITS of the following areas of Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota: (Completed from Oct. 2022 to April 2023) Philosophy – New Core Values are in place and being lived out at our sites Budget / Finances – New systems for improved function are being implemented Financial Development – Seeking new creative opportunities to increase funding Marketing – Is in the midst of a professional audit to set a defined focus and telling of the LO story Most recent audits have included: (Conducted from April to July) Governance has produced a number of recommendations to improve function, communication, education, and training of the board, along with setting some exciting expectations to set a future vision seeking to serve the needs of God’s people in innovative ways. Site & Facilities is looking at new ways to manage the assets we are blessed to have and to develop a comprehensive system to track current needs and project future needs based on depreciation and a program vision for each site. The board has begun a deep dive into a Program Audit for each site. It is expected that this audit will be packed with recommendations seeking to make LO more responsive to the changes impacting churches, communities, and families. Finally, in October, we will begin our final audit area – Staffing. As these audits are completed, recommendations are authorized by the Board for action. Each recommendation is assigned a task team and completion date. These recommendations help poise LO to further RE-IMAGINE a new and vital strategic direction for the organization as it seeks to meet your needs. Randy Youngquist-Thurow, Deacon Associate Director

THANK YOU, Lutherans Outdoors Summer 2023 Staff at Outlaw Ranch, Klein Ranch, and NeSoDak.

We are very grateful to everyone who gave a gift in support of Lutherans Outdoors in the 2023 Calendar year to date.

Thank You for your Gifts in 2023

If your name has been accidently omitted please contact us at info@losd.org.

Thank You for your Annual Fund Gifts in 2023 January 1, 2023- August 31, 2023 Celebrator: $25,000-$49,999

Gary and Rosemary Chappell

Voyager: $10,000 - $24,999

Kay Hesby DeMaris and Erv Nesheim Rand and Karen Schleusener John and Annelies Seffrood Thrivent Financial

Trailblazer: $5,000 - $9,999

Karen Braun Linda Groon Joy Prehn Joel and Sharon Ziebarth Investor: $2,500 - $4,999

Matt and Darcie Bien Norm Eitrheim David and Cindi Ellison Harold and Else Feistner Fund Erik and Lauren Gilbertson Regg and Barb Glawe Larry and Marcia Janssen Linda Jorgensen South Dakota Community Foundation Mark and Susan Leddy Visionary: $1,000 - $2,499

Lynelle Aanestad Mads and Chloe Andenas Molly and James Anderson Sara and Chris Bartling Lois Bellows Carla Borchardt Janis Borstad Jon and Renee Christensen Dan Cole Gerald and Nancy Cutshaw Kent and Susan Edson Norris and Carolyn Einertson Richard and Lynette Erickson Mark and Trina Groen Don and Patti Gromer Wayne and Gwynn Hansen Bernie and Margaret Hanson Joe and Mandy Harber Dan and Allison Haugrud Jean and Stanley Hawthorne Fund of Thrivent Joe Hendrickson Darlyne Johnson Marie Rexius and Dennis Johnson Brandi and Matthew Jorgensen Kyle and Heather Kepner Denny Pearson and Karen Kraus Patricia Lee Carol Lerdal Phil and Barb Lewison Chris and Vicki Lieber Bryce and Tennile Lindskov David Watkins and Lois Malcolm Larry and Kathy McHenry Kris Mueller Joanne Nagele Marilyn Nef Greg and Sue Olsen Tom and Gail Opoien

Frank and Lorri Papke Marlyce Payne Estelle Pearson Jeff and Marilee Pederson Marge Perry Jane Peterson Gary and Sue Sackmann Mark and Janet Schlueter Peg Seljeskog Patricia Sterud Kent and Holly Stillson Curtis and LeAnn Stowe Torness Family Fund Patsy Uken David and Janelle Vig Mary White Jeff and Gayle Wisnewski Pathfinder: $500 - $999

Julie Kahl and Ed Anderson Nate and Audrey Bergengren Dwight and Mary Berglin Mary Devany and Rex Bishman Dean and Joyce Bliss Jeff and Deb Bloom Lois Borchardt Laura Burritt Randy and Sonia Bury Gladys Danahy Connie and Tom Earley Roe and Pat Eidsness Stephanie and Jorge Espinoza Douglas and Beverly Fritz Taylor Fuhr Gregory and Winifred Giles Diana Glover Gregg and JJ Gohl Gina and Andrew Greene Michele Mucciante and Steven Groon Bethel Hagen Paul and Sara Hanson Darrell Hillestad David and Diane Hovden Janelle and Mark Hoven Richard and Janice Jasmer Darrell and Bette Johnson Diane Johnson John and Kay Johnson Linda Johnson William and Kathryn Kendall Linda and Pat Kennedy Dan and Arlene Kirby Josh and Marti Knudsen Twyla Knutson Jan and Jack Larson Cheryl Lundeen Ron and Jane Lundstrom Chuck and Amy Martinell Roger and Kelley McGowan Barb and Jim Miller Tim and Tanya Miller Bob and Gail Mueller Delmar and Nancy Mueller Debra Nelson Jerry and Karen Nettifee

Duane and Margie Neugebauer Sharon and Dave Oliver Dugan and Jeanne Petersen Franklin Pudas Kim and Rob Rieger Douglas and Randi Jo Rokke Carlene Rosencranz Ron and Martha Rossing Keith and Cathy Rounds Lyle and Laura Ruesch Chuck and Sandy Schlueter Carol Schroeder Jim Soper Marilyn Stemsrud Kevin and Mara Stillson Thomas and Julie Stotz Mark and Bonnie Thompson Jon and Diane Van Patten Rodney and Betty Veflin Merritt and Pam Warren Linda and Todd Weidner Denise and Richard Wiese Explorer: $300 - $499

Anonymous (6) Stuart Almos Gary Anderson Steve and Diane Brandsrud Lyle and Julaine Busch Bonnie Callies Bob and Melissa Decker Leah Dewald Tom and Kay Dunham Iver and Mary Finnesand Jim and Heidi Fowler Mary Fristad Nelann Glawe Lois Haertel Chuck Hamner Joe and Nancy Hartung Dustin and Sarah Holt David Johnson Jordan and Erica Julius Victoria Kingslien Kirk Kirchgasler Robert Kortlever Chris and Aaron Matson Dale Mundhenke Dennis and Rae Nelson Roy Ogren Ozzie and Bev Osheim Nancy Penk Floyd and Carol Prouty Warren and Trudy Quail Kyle and Susan Repp David Schaack SF Area Comm. Foundation E. Larson Fund Jim and Lynn Slaney Harold and Roxanna Sorknes Jonathan and Kara Vehar Donald and Carolyn Weber Randy and Mir Youngquist-Thurow Order of the Pioneer: $100 - $299

Anonymous (8) Arlys Abernathy Doug and Carol Adams George and Terry Amundson Anne Anderson Elaine and Glen Anderson

Rod Arhart Ken and Mary Bauman John and Tamme Berdahl David and Betty Berg George and Connie Blank Linda Bollenbach Dick and Cynthia Borrud Chris and Marilyn Bretoi Gloria and Allen Brown Laurie Bruun-Mitchell Randa Burrish Bob Campbell Chad and Maria Campbell Pat and Scott Carter Elizabeth Chan James and Gina Chilson Mark and Renae Christensen Bill and Peg Cone Bob and Gloria Coulter Eldon and Doris Dahl Barb and Ross Delzer Gary and Donna Dettman Doug and Carol Dreke Cari and Scott Eastman Paul and Deborah Egeland David and Ruth Erickson Dave and Marvene Evenson Maggie Fink Mark and Monica Fischer Jon and Merry Freedlund Don and Judy Gohl Carolyn Goldammer Ben Graf Lynn Graves Larry and Carol Green Scott and Miriam Hackler Joy Hagen Michael and Sharon Halseth Arlene Ham Burr James and Patti Hanisch Richard and Sandra Hansen Floyd and Jill Hansmeier Kathy Harmel Peg and Clayton Hedman Ron and Barb Hillestad Marty Hogen Diane Hoines Denise and Scottie Hojer George Houle Lois and Don Houwman Warren Hua Loretta Hunt Spencer and Tanya Jacobson Arlene and Bob Jenson Elizabeth Johnson Lynn and Ginny Johnson Tim and Barbara Johnson Susan Johnston David Jorgenson Vernon and JoDean Joy Gary and Stephanie Joyce Dan and Lissa Kahl Tiffany Kashas Rick and Kay Kasperson Sharon Kayser Karen and Tonu Kiesel Bob and Gert King Enid Kinkead Stephanie and Doug Kittleson Myla Kneeland Bob and Eunice Knight Roberta Koehler Marlene and Gordon Kotab Dale Kroupa Renae and Steve Langland Deb and Tom Langrehr Jerry and Jeanette Larsen Dennis and Shirley

Larson Duane Larson Don and Marilyn Lee Jim and Sandra Lindekugel Jeff and Jean Liudahl Sandra Looney Carol Lund Marcy Lund Warren and Holly Lunden Ralph and Lucille Marquardt Annikki Marttila Barb and Leon Melstad Gary and Jane Monson Shirley Morgan Sharon Mortrud Mildred Moser Sandy Musil Todd and Linda Naab Dave and Kathleen Needham Jenny and Neal Nelson Jonah Nelson Dennis and Mary Neugebauer Ron and Dawn Neugebauer Paul Newman Jeff and Kris Nornes Jim and Carol Oakland David and Barbara Ohleen Eric and Krista Ohrtman Dale and Deanna Olsen David Olson Roberta Olson Roger Olson Carol Osterman Chad and Kristi Osthus Kate Owen Scott and Val Parsley Almira Pederson Heidi Pelzel Wayne Peters Joleen Peterson Steve and Enid Peterson Carol and Gerald Petri Nancy Pietz Gregg Poe Rich and Kathy Reid Travis and Laura Rinas Fred and Mary Rittberger Fred and Sally Rosin Brett Runge Deloris Saman David and Mary Sandve Roy and Dorothy Satre Curtis Schempp Gene and Norma Schlekeway Esther Schlueter Christy Schmahl Paul Schmahl Glenn and Marlene Sellevold Emily Kern and Nate Skadsen Gary and Marsha Skogen Harold Slinden Jon and Kristy Sogn Neil and Kari Sorensen Jeff and Siri Sorenson Joanne Stange Gladys and Wes Storm Jared and Leah Storm Bill Stuby Crystal Swenson Howard Swenson Reed and Kathy Swenson Dave and Jan Thom Brian and Barbara Thoreson George Ust Abby Vanden Berge Judy VandenBerge Doug and Julie Verley Dave and Brenda Versteeg Lyle and June Wagner Phil and Roberta Wagner

Melissa and Darin Waldner Marvin Walz Lori and Buck Ward Trudy Wastweet Al and Pam Weidenbach Duane Weisshaar Diana and Bill Whipple David and Beverly Wildermuth Veronica Williams Melissa and Dustin Wiseman Steve and Rita Wishard Jessica Ziebarth Friends: $0- $99

Anonymous (1) Peggy and Ed Adams Dwight and Becky Althoff Marcie and Ray Andersh Barbara and James Anderson James and Joan Anderson Marie Assmus Endowment Fund Todd and Crystal Beckman Judy and Randy Bemuer Dave and Doris Bergan Howard and Arlene Bich Karl and Rebecca Breddin LeRoy and Leone Brown Barbara Brueske Bill and Chris Burleson Sean and Kara Califf Rod and Wendy Christman Custer County Chronicle Dorothy Dahlberg Delores M. Deibert Betty DeLay Robert and Cozette Dorton Larry and Nancy Elverud Phil and Marlys Engh Beth Erdahl Julie and Mark Ferri Grant and Sarah Fischenich Grace Fodness

George and Ruth Frear Kris Garlick Bob Fitch and Mary Lee Gayer Wayne and Gail Greaves Bob and Sherry Groon Kristi and Guy Gullickson Marit Gurley Dirk and Constanze Hagmaier David and Dori Hanneman Ed and Sharon Hansen Roberta Hansen Mikal and Nancy Hanson Keith and Cheryl Harry Sam Hatlestad Tom and Sandy Hendrickson Jackie Hensley Gene and Sharon Hetland Chris and Jess Jasso John and Paulette Jeske Brenda Handel-Johnson and Andy Johnson Donnell and Donna Johnson Dave and Donna Kloker Clarice Konold Monica and Kurt Konold Robert and Alice Kurtz Chris and Melissa Larson Judith and Bobby Litsey Heidi Marttila-Losure Dean and Connie Mikkelson Jaime Miller David and Linda Morrison Gary and Carol Nelson Thomas and Nancy Nelson Dale and Pam Nesheim Network for Good Kathy Nielsen Roger and Jan Noer Tim and Katherine Oleson Tammy and Bryce Olson Tracie Osthus Keith and Lucy Parker Janis Pearson David Peters Jeff and Mary Peterson David and Deb Qualseth Deb and Jerry Raabe

Honor Roll January 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023 Morris and Cathy Nelson Neal and Jenny Nelson

Nate Tieg Linda Bollenbach

Lois Bellows Lynn and Jim Slaney

Sir, Lead horse at Klein Ranch Joe and Katelynd Hendrickson Eric and Elsa Ohrtman

Marjorie Hall’s 100th Birthday Nelann Glawe

Betsy and Asher Kohler Sharon Kayser

Ferne Liebsch’s 100th Birthday Nelann Glawe Megan Warkenthien Brian and Barbara Thoreson

Teri Gayer’s Years of Ministry at LOSD Howard Swenson Molly Anderson

Ava Marie and William’s Baptismal Anniversaries Barb and Dave Ohleen

Mary Stutz Rebecca and Karl Breddin

Phil Wold Elaine and Glen Anderson Emmalynn Schlekeway Gene and Norma Schlekeway

Dick and Marillyn Campbell Bob Campbell Lewison’s 80th Birthdays Cozy and Robert Dorton

Teri Gayer Warren Hau

Jerry and Carol Raap Greg Rames Taylor and Jaiden Randall Melanie Remily Kyle and Tammy Richards Bev Rieck Donna Robinson Nicholette Rohr Mike and Lindsey Ronfeldt Kermit and Doris Rye Karen Schleining Joyce Schroeder Jim and Arletta Schuh Richard Schulte Cynthia and Lee Schumacher Barbara Selland Dennis and Lori Skadsen Kenneth and Koreen Snow

Dick and Jeanne Stonefield Jean and Harlan Sundvold Susan Thie Carol Thomsen Heidi and Jeff Thoreson Gaylon and Nichol Townsend Emily and Tyler Tupa Jeff and Stacey Tveit John and Kathy Urch Donna and Leon VanderLinden Richard and Roxie Waggoner Carol Dixon and Mark Weber Brielle Weir Jim and Sherri Wendland Jeff and Amy Wisdorf Toby and Janelle Wishard George and LaVonne Young David and Deb Zelmer

Congregational Giving January 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Aberdeen, SD Union Creek Lutheran Church Akron, IA Brandon Lutheran Church Brandon, SD Highland Lutheran Church Brandt, SD Zion Lutheran Church Bridgewater, SD Butler Lutheran Church Bristol, SD First Lutheran Church Britton, SD First Lutheran Church Brookings, SD Grand Valley Lutheran Church Canton, SD Trinity Lutheran Church Chamberlain, SD St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Clear Lake, SD First Lutheran Church Colton, SD Our Savior Lutheran Church Corsica, SD Benton Lutheran Church Crooks, SD West Nidaros Lutheran Church Crooks, SD

Custer Lutheran Fellowship Custer, SD Trinity Lutheran Church Edgemont, SD Trinity Lutheran Church Estelline, SD Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Hermosa, SD Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church Herreid, SD Community Lutheran Church Hill City, SD St. John’s Lutheran Church Hot Springs, SD Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Huron, SD Lake Preston Lutheran Church Lake Preston, SD Lake Whitewood Lutheran Church Lake Preston, SD Highlanda Lutheran Church Langford, SD St. John Lutheran Church Madison, SD Trinity Lutheran Church Madison, SD First Presbyterian Church McIntosh, SD Trinity Lutheran Church Midland, SD

South Dakota Synod ELCA American Evangelical Lutheran Endowment Milbank, SD Sioux Falls, SD First Lutheran Church Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church Mitchell, SD Sioux Falls, SD Faith Lutheran Church Grace Lutheran Church New Effington, SD Sisseton, SD Oldham Lutheran Church Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Oldham, SD Spearfish, SD Peace Lutheran Church Hope Lutheran Church Pollock, SD Summit, SD St John Lutheran Church Trinity Lutheran Church Ramona, SD Tea, SD Atonement Lutheran Church Leganger Lutheran Church Rapid City, SD Toronto, SD Calvary Lutheran Church First Lutheran Church Rapid City, SD Valley Springs, SD Faith Lutheran Church Palisade Lutheran Church Rapid City, SD Valley Springs, SD First Lutheran Church Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Sioux Falls, SD Veblen, SD Gloria Dei Lutheran Church First Lutheran Church Sioux Falls, SD Volga, SD Messiah-New Hope Lutheran Church Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer Sioux Falls, SD Watertown, SD Our Savior’s Lutheran Church American Lutheran Church Sioux Falls, SD Webster, SD Peace Lutheran Church Immanuel Lutheran Church Sioux Falls, SD Whitewood, SD Wilmot Lutheran Church South Dakota Synod ELCA Wilmot, SD Sioux Falls, SD Trinity Lutheran Yankton, SD

WELCA, Conference & Sunday School January 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023 Women of Good Shepherd Lutheran Aberdeen, SD Women of Crocker Lutheran Bradley, SD Women of Brandon Lutheran Brandon, SD Women of First Lutheran Claire City, SD St. John Lutheran Men in Mission Dimock, SD

Women of Emmanuel Lutheran Groton, SD Women of Our Savior’s Lutheran Huron, SD Women of Vangen Lutheran Mission Hill, SD Women of New Home Lutheran Mitchell, SD Women of Faith Lutheran New Effington, SD

Women of Resurrection Lutheran Pierre, SD Bear Butte Conference Rapid City, SD Northern Plains Conference Redfield, SD Women of Grace Lutheran Sisseton, SD Prairie Coteau Conference Summit, SD

Women of Lake Campbell Lutheran Volga, SD Women of St. John Lutheran Warner, SD Women of Our Savior’s Lutheran Waubay, SD Women of Butler Lutheran Webster, SD

Gifts in Memory of our Loved Ones January 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023 CARROLL “CHUCKIE” AANESTAD Lynelle Aanestad DEAN AMDAHL Carol and Doug Dreke CHERRY BECK Nelann Glawe RICHARD BELLOWS Lynn and Jim Slaney SHEILA BJORKLUND Nelann Glawe ELAINE BOEKER Ron and Dawn Neugebauer DALE BORMANN Ron and Dawn Neugebauer PAUL BORMANN Ron and Dawn Neugebauer CLAIRE BRANDT Diane Hoines GLENN BRUESKE Clarice Konold Bob and Jan Houim Barbara Brueske ALAN BUSKRUD Carol and Doug Dreke CATHY CHRISTOPHERSON SD Synod, ELCA CHARLIE CORNELIUS Harlan and Jean Sundvold

JIM HECK Ron and Dawn Neugebauer

BARBARA PAULSEN Nelann Glawe

ERIC HESKIN Kara and Sean Califf

ALMOND PETERSON Keith and Lucy Parker

RENAE JAGER Nelann Glawe

LEONA PIEHL Nelann Glawe

JOHN JORGENSEN Linda Jorgensen Brandi and Matthew Jorgensen Kenneth and Koreen Snow and family Dale and Pam Nesheim David and Deb Qualseth Family and Friends

KATHY POE Gregg Poe

LEON JOSEPHSEN Nelann Glawe EUGENE KETTERLING Ron and Dawn Neugebauer LOUISE KITTELSON Rod and Wendy Christman Family TOM LABAT Jackie Hensley Clarice Konold NANCY LARSON Nelann Glawe PAUL R. LARSON Don and Carolyn Weber

JERRY POPPEN Mark and Monica Fischer HOWARD PRIESZ Clarice Konold EVELYN QUESTAD Bev and Dave Wildermuth

JOE SEVERSON Roger and Kelley McGowan CAROLYN SPILDE Tammy and Bryce Olson ED STAHL Carolyn Goldammer and family Keith and Lucy Park

JOYCE LEISCHNER Ron and Dawn Neugebauer

JONATHAN STEINWAND Roger and Jan Noer

GARY DEAN Erica and Jordan Julius

FERNE LIEBSCH Nelann Glawe Bob and Sherry Groon

LINDA STENGEL Mark and Monica Fischer

KEVIN DUBS Dennis and Shirley Larson

NORMA MARRION Erica and Jordan Julius

PEGGY STROMNESS Rod and Wendy Christman Family

ALICE DUNN Dave and Bev Wildermuth

CARYL MCGUIRE Mark and Monica Fischer

DON SWEETER Estelle Pearson

MARLYS ERDAHL Beth Erdahl

LOIS MONAHAN Rod and Wendy Christman Family

PASTOR JAMES THVEDT Estelle Pearson David and Cindi Ellison

JOAN MURPHY Carol and Doug Dreke

JASON TIEDE Ron and Dawn Neugebauer

GENE NELSON Mark and Bonnie Thompson

JODY WELBERG David and Doris Bergan

CHARLES NEMITZ Nelann Glawe

DONNA WILS Mark and Monica Fischer

MARY NIELAND Dorothy Dahlberg

MERLYN WOOKEY Keith and Lucy Parker

NOEL NIELSON Nelann Glawe

CHARLES YUILL Patricia Lee

NORBERT NOLZ Ron and Dawn Neugbauer

DEREK ZENK Bryce and Tammy Olson

OLIN ODLAND Carol and Doug Dreke

JUDY ZUEGER Sharon Kayser

WESLEY ERDAHL Beth Erdahl DENNIS DEAN ERICKSON Carolyn Goldammer JUDY EVERSON Nelann Glawe CELINE FERGEN Ron and Dawn Neugebauer CAROL FISCHER Mark and Monica Fischer MILTON FLISRAND Nelann Glawe LORA GERLACH Ron and Dawn Neugebauer JOAN GROON Tammy and Bryce Olson Nelann Glawe MARTIN HAASE Bev Rieck Jeff and Stacey Tveit Bev and Dave Wildermuth GLENN HAGEN Keith and Lucy Parker JOHN HANSON Carol and Doug Dreke

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DORIS SCHLIMGEN Ron and Dawn Neugebauer

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT From Musical Instrument to Work of Art!