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THE REPORTER
Grace and peace to you from God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. The other night Jessi and I were looking at our calendar for the summer. As we went through each week and weekend we realized that our summer is already full of scheduled events and activities a full month and a half before it begins. Between the kids activities, weddings, family reunions, and many other things, our summer is pretty full. While this is both exciting, because of all of the fun things we have scheduled, it is also a bit overwhelming to realize that we have very little time that is un-scheduled. I have been told that this only gets worse the other the kids are. As I was pondering our upcoming summer, I began to wonder, where does church and worship fit in the midst of all of this? It’s easy to get caught up in the busyness of summer, or any other time of the year for that matter, and put worship on the back burner. What struck me is how the law of our calendar’s overtakes us. We go from one event to another, from one ballfield to the next until we are rundown and exhausted. What do we miss when we get so busy we have a hard time making worship? What’s missing is God’s Word of promise in Jesus Christ. Specifically, we do not hear the promise of forgiveness. The promise that our schedules and all the things we do are not our identity. Our identity is given in the promise of baptism, a free gift from Jesus Christ, that we are His and He is ours. That He has taken our sins setting us from the power of sin and death. This is no small promise that we can live without, it is the promise that gives us peace, peace with God, peace in ourselves. This summer I encourage you to not neglect the hearing of this promise. Seek it out no matter where you are, if you are visiting family in another town, state, country, find a place to worship, a place to hear God’s Word. For God’s Word will give you all you need for each day, no matter how busy it maybe. Here’s to a great summer! In Christ, Pr. Jared Rakness
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Generosity & Missions March Operating Fund Actual Monthly Income: $39,832.25 Actual Monthly Expenses: $28,382.20 Actual YTD Income: $87,473.72 Actual YTD Expenses: $86,039.83 Budget: $414,152.00 Simply Giving Sign up to give your offering online! Head to westnidaros.org and click on "DONATE," then "GIVE NOW" and follow the directions. Especially during this summer, this is a convenient way to keep up with your pledge. Sunday School Teacher Appreciation On May 5, we will be honoring all teachers and those involved in Sunday school. If you happen to see them, please say thank you! Local ministry will be serving cookies to all teachers and Sunday school children after class that day. This years teachers are: Preschool - Shannon & Hannah West Kindergarten - Angie Lee & Gidget McAreavey 1st Grade - Trish Olthoff & Stacy Bunde 2nd Grade - Stacey Tiahrt & Jade & Louise Kvale 3rd Grade - Kris Rise & Cassie Blair 4th Grade - Stacey Jewett & Amber Fluth 5th Grade - Connie & Darin Larson & Tom Wenzel 6th Grade - Aimee Carls Music - Amy Lofswold & Elise Hasche Also on May 5, there will be coffee and cake following both worship services for the congregation in honor of our teachers, graduating high school seniors & in special honor of Bob Tidemann and Bob Carlson who are retiring after over 30 year of serving as our head ushers. Be sure to thank them for their dedication and love for this congregation and church.
Cookie Jar The May cookie jar offerings will be going to St. Dysmas Prison Ministry. Baltic Food Bank Wish List Peanut Butter, Jelly, Sugar Free Jelly, Flour, Jello, Sugar Free Jello, Pudding, Sugar Free Pudding, Pudding Cups, Canned Chicken, Tuna, Oatmeal, Cereal, Breakfast Bars, Pop Tarts, Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ Sauce, Juice, Coffee, Spices, Salt, Pepper, Cake Mixes, Brownie Mixes, Vegetable Oil, Other Baking Supplies, Laundry Soap, Dish Soap, Boxed Potatoes, Scalloped Potatoes, Au Gratin Potatoes The Baltic Food Bank is open to all residents of Baltic and Crooks. It is open the second Wednesday of every month from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., as well as the fourth Saturday of every month from 1:30-2:30 p.m., as well as by emergency appointment by calling 605-529-5032. Faith Temple Food Giveaway Giveaways occur every Friday at 4 pm at the Nordstrom-Johnson Building on the campus of the W.H.Lyons Fairground and are open to everyone 18 and older. More info at website FaithTempleFood.com May 80+ Birthdays 2 - Lorraine Hafstad 15 - Marilyn Johnson April Baptisms Hazelee Lillian Oglesby Parents: Brian & Amy Oglesby
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May Calendar 4 - WELCA Meeting & Brunch 7 - Quilting 14 - Quilting 21 - Quilting 22 - Bible Study Rolls for Campers Delicious cinnamon rolls will be served after worship on Sunday, May 19 for $1 a roll. These mouthwatering pastries help provide funding to send our upcoming 7th grade students to camp Confirmation Camp at NeSoDak by Waubay, SD. Thank you for supporting this experience for them!
Book Club The last book club until August will be May 15th at 7:00 pm in the church library. The book to be discussed is “I Am Malala” by Malala Yousafzai. Malala was targeted by the Taliban and shot in the head in 2012. She miraculously survived and continues to campaign for education. This book will make readers believe in the power of one person’s voice to inspire change in the world. All are welcome to join in the discussion. Check out a copy from the blue bag in the church library, and join in the informal discussion. Hope to see you there!
If you are able to help usher, please contact Dale Olthoff or the church office!
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Children, Youth & Family Ministry May Calendar 1 - iFaith, confirmation, HS Ministry 5 - Last day of SS, Senior Recognition 8 - HS Ministry 15 - HS Ministry @ Thunder Road 29 - Colorado Prep Hike @ Great Bear First Communion The following students celebrated their Milestone of First Communion on Maundy Thursday this year: Parker Atwood, Morgan Bunde, Owen Bunde, Gavin Crosby, Kadence Davey, Kendra Eggert, Connor Glasford, Mason Harstad, Cole Hendrixson, Brady Jewett, Chase Jones, Nina Keller, Layla Kirkvold, Libby Krcil, Kendall McAreavey, Bergan Rakness, Daniel Ramstad, Mercedes Schulte, and Savannah Schulte Thank You! A huge THANK YOU to all of our wonderful Sunday school teacher who gave of their time, talents, and energy to the students of West Nidaros this school year. You make a difference in these students' lives. Graduating Seniors Congratulations to our high school seniors graduating this month! They will be recognized during the 10:30 worship on Sunday, May 5. They will receive a quilt from the WELCA Quilters as well as receive a blessing. Please stay after worship to enjoy a piece of cake and congratulate them that morning. Summer is Coming! Summer means sun, fun, and no school! It also means Bible camp, vacation Bible school, and high school trips! Summer dates will be released soon for all the fun activities for our students here at West Nidaros so keep your eye out for what we have in the works.
iFaith iFaith's final meeting of the school year will be Wednesday, May 1. Students can be dropped of by Tri-Valley or Baltic buses, or dropped off at 4 p.m., then be picked up by 5 p.m. There will be food, fellowship and fun! Confirmation The last night of confirmation will be Wednesday, May 1. We will be having a potluck meal starting at 5:40 p.m. then having a fun night! High School Ministry High School Ministry will continue to meet through part of May. Our last meeting will be on May 15 when we will meet at Thunder Road in Sioux Falls to go play mini golf, ride go carts, then go out for food/ice cream! Colorado Prep Hikes Students heading to Colorado will start meeting weekly to get prepared for the mountain on Wednesday May 29. We will meet in the parking lot at Great Bear at 6:30 p.m. Come wearing your hiking boots and a weighted backpack. Don't forget your water and bug spray! We will meet weekly on Wednesdays at different location until we leave for Colorado. Colorado Fundraisers As the countdown to Colorado hits the double digits and we get more physically and mentally prepared for this adventure, we need to finish up a bit of fundraising to help reach our goal. Please check out our envelope fundraiser hanging up in the stairwell of the church narthex through May! You will find 100 hundred envelopes labeled 1-100. Whatever number is on the outside, please put that amount of money on the inside (i.e.5-$5, 25-$25, etc)! Thank you for the amazing continued support of our awesome youth!
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Easter Memorial Gifts Jim & Betty Anderson Paul & Jan Anderson Paul & Jan Anderson Gary & Mary Brendtro Robert & Gail Carlson Leo & Phyllis Falconer Gene & Janis Haagenson Vince & Margie Hanson Ron & Margie Hegge Bob Hempel Glen & Sharon Hoekman Glen & Sharon Hoekman Kent & Cindy Johnson Dennis & Linda Kappes Darin & Connie Larson Jeff & Linda Oyen Monte & Carla Oyen Robert & JoAnn Oyen Allan & Karen Pulscher Dale & Jill Rye Larry & Joni Schuler Todd & Dana Sundal Don & Glenna Swier Gaylon & Jolene Wehde Deb & Rob Whipple Marv & Elaine Wieman Julie Yde, Dane & Anna Yde & Katrina Yde & Joe Wiltse
In Celebration of our family In Memory of our grandson Lucas Sundal In Celebration of our family In Memory of our parents, Lincoln & Stella Brendtro and George & Alice Kelly In Memory of Larry Boerger In Celebration of our family In Celebration of our family In Celebration of our grandchildren In Memory of our parents In Memory of my wife Joanne In Memory of Alma Baalson In Memory of Adele Oien In Celebration of our children, grandchildren & great grandchildren In Celebration of our grandchildren In Celebration of our family In Celebration of our family In Memory of our parents, Ivan & Lois Oyen and Herb & Kathryn Swason In Celebration of our family In Memory of our parents, daughter-in-law and granddaughter In Memory of Dale’s father, Norris Rye In Celebration of our family In Celebration of our family In Memory of our parents & In Celebration of our family In Celebration of all of our family In Celebration of our family In Celebration of our family In Memory of JR and Jorgen Yde
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE ALTAR GUILD FUNDRAISER FOR THE BEAUTIFICATION OF OUR CHURCH THIS EASTER SEASON!
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Council Meeting Minutes West Nidaros Church Council Meeting – Sunday, April 7th, 2019 Meeting Called to Order: Chris Langloss at 11:51 pm Devotions: Theresa Lien Members Present: Chris Langloss, Dale Olthoff, Jared Questad, Mike Bemboom, Theresa Lien, Gail Carlson, Mindy Rezac, Terry Leraas, Ryan Faber, Marv Wieman Members Absent: Jim Z, Tim Tiahrt, Alissa Nelson, Visitors: Pr Jared, Sheryl Enger Visitors Report: Add item 1a to agenda- Ins Policy update Agenda: Added west road to New Business M/S: Theresa L/Terry L Treasurer's Report: M/S: Mike B/Mindy R Financial Secretary's Report: NA M/S: tabled (April info presented, not March) Secretary's Report: One date correction M/S: Gail C/Dale O Committee Review: NA Unfinished Business: - Bylaws/Constitution:In progress - Ins Policy: Question of number of buildings on policy, sq footage, question of liability in cemetery. Getting new bids for insurance coverage, Bowen Ins, Farmers Ins and Clark Ins. - Long Term Projects: Review Capital Campaign Budget & determine size of loan by May meeting. Waiting to see what bills come in then decide. Loan extension ends June 5th, 2019. - Master Site Plan Task Force: Mike Bemboom: Sent out survey form and link to congregation for feedback on project priorities. - Ministry Team membership: New Member Coffee chat in Martin Luther room scheduled for April 28th @ 9:30, receive new members May 5th. - Coffee Stewards: Tabled due to retirement of the Bobs. - Carpet Removal in HDR: lead paint and tile is to be covered and not disturbed during carpet removal and recovering. - Security Cameras: Installed. 1 camera back of church facing cemetery, 1 camera front of church parking lot, 1 camera in sanctuary above projection screen facing doors
New Business -Usher Info: Pastor will meet with Bob C to get a list of responsibilities for new head ushers then develop a plan for ushers going forward. May 5th celebrate the 30+ years of service from Bob C and Bob T (no plaques please). -Altar Painting: Motion to move $7,1XX undesignated donation to the Alter painting fund. M/S Gail C/Terry L Start Altar painting in steps as money in fund allows. M/S Dale O/Marv W -West Road: Road between Church and Cemetery was allowing water to get into kitchen of HDR. Meeting held April 9th to discuss. Tim Ramsted will lower, cut and grade road to ditch to the north at no cost. Winter will supply fill if needed. Two ash trees nearest will need to be removed. Review of Pastor’s Report: Weather was a challenge for attendance end of March Have a candidate for student pastor with hope to be intern later. Can preside over worship approx. once a month and work with other groups and youth. A support committee will need to be created, Jeff Oyen was mentioned to lead. May 12th starts 9:30 single service Waiting on bid for permanent sound system in FLC Letter from Jim Dunlop about not having land auction in the parking lot. Thank you letter from Lutheran Social Services for donation Review of Faith & Formation Report: Ok Review of Youth and Family Ministry Report: OK Review of Music & Worship Report: will need to work on organ concert requested with previous donation Review of Ministry Teams Minutes: Local Ministry: Crooks Parade float as of now has no leader due to a conflict on parade day. They are more than welcome to help anyone who’d like to take over planning, please contact Theresa Lien if interested. Also discussed planning Summer Park service in Crooks. Other Reports: For Your Information: Thank You's: Students for hosting the breakfast. Everyone who helped deal with water in the basement and helped make the plan to avoid future troubles. Next Council Meeting: Sunday, May 5th, 2019 at 11:45 am Next Ministry Teams Meeting- May 1st regular time. Meeting Adjourned: Chris Langloss at 1:20pm M/S: Mindy R/Dale O
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Connect with us! Website: westnidaros.org Facebook: @WestNidarosLutheranChurch Instragram: @westnidaros Worship: Sundays at 8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. starting May 12 Sunday School/GIFT at 9:20 a.m. (ending May 5) Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fridays: 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.
WEST NIDAROS STAFF PASTOR JARED RAKNESS (605) 543-5215 JARED@WESTNIDAROS.ORG DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION JESSI RAKNESS (605) 413-8412 JESSIRAKNESS@GMAIL.COM DIRECTOR OF YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY/OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR ELISE HASCHE (507) 438-9170 ELISE@WESTNIDAROS.ORG DIRECTOR OF MUSIC KRISTI STELTER (605) 254-5618 KRISTI@WESTNIDAROS.ORG CUSTODIAN CHRIS LANGLOSS (605) 940-0274 CHRIS@WESTNIDAROS.ORG CHURCH OFFICE (605) 543-5215 OFFICE@WESTNIDAROS.ORG
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