Let`s play ball! - Linwood Wesleyan Church

April Link - Vol. 16 Issue 4
growing - serving - following
Wednesday Night Activities
K-3rd Grade - Children’s Center
(April 6th - May 11th)
4th-5th Grade - Room 201
6th-12th Grade - Filling Station
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Wednesday Night Study
Family Faith Link
April 6th - May 11th @ 7:00pm
Bring the whole family and grow in faith
together!
Topic - Prayer: Having the Mind of Christ
(doors open at 6:30pm - nursery available)
Tuesday Night Study
“Understanding Spiritual Gifts” - 6:30pm
Location: Starkenburg Home
(5201 S Wells Ave)
(Questions - contact James Ronke -605.321.3264)
Thursday Night Study
The Mix (20’s/30’s) Bible Study - 7:00pm
Location: The Otten Home
(5508 S Grand Prairie Dr)
Questions - contact Dody Otten - 605.940.4693
Let's play ball!
If you're interested in playing on the
Linwood Church softball team, come
to room 114 after church on April 3rd
for a short meeting or contact Tyler
Luschen (320.304.2640; tgluschen@
gmail.com) by April 15th.
The first game is April 25th!
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WednesdayStudentMinistries
7:00pm
(doors open at 6:30pm)
-- enter on the south side of the building
OTEG: April 6th: Meet at Scheels - 7-8:15pm
Questions - talk to Don (605.332.9080;
[email protected])
6th-12th Grade - Filling Station
4th-5th Grade
Room 201
Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
Children’s Center
April 6th-May 11th
~Annual Health Fair - May 11th
SAVE THE DATE
GRADUATION SUNDAY
On Sunday, May 22nd, we will be honoring our high school
graduates. During the Sunday school hour, meet the graduates
in the Filling Station to find out their future plans, offer them
encouragement and enjoy some refreshments.
PARENTS
If you have a student that will be graduating this year, please
send the following information items to the church office - office@
linwoodchurch.org - by April 15th:
*Student’s full name
*Senior Photo
*High school graduating from
*Plans after graduation
(if attending college - name of school & major)
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The Link is published monthly by Linwood Wesleyan Church
605.332.9080 - [email protected] - www.linwoodchurch.org
Election Sunday
will be May 1st.
Voting will be open
before and after the
worship service (until
12:00pm).
The Annual
Congregational
Meeting will be
Sunday, May 15th
at 6:30pm. Come
hear about what’s
happening and
what’s in store for
Linwood Church in
the coming fiscal
year.
Missions Weekend Events - April 23rd
(sign up at the Welcome Center)
Cards of Compassion
Linwood Filling Station - 1:00-3:00pm
Create greeting cards to send/give to friends near and far for birthdays, anniversaries
or to offer words of encouragement.
Donations of scrapbook paper, adhesives, embellishments, envelopes, old greeting
cards, etc. can be dropped off in the “Cards of Compassion” box at the Welcome
Center until April 20th.
Kids Against Hunger Food Pack
33rd & Minnesota Ave - 1:00-3:00pm
Packing meals for children and their families in
geographic areas of need.
Good Samaritan Center Coffee Party
401 W 2nd St - 2:00-4:00pm
Join the residents for a musical, coffee and refreshments. Sit with the
residents, help serve the refreshments and join in the singing.
“Equipping the global church to share the holistic Gospel.”
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Help us reach our community
through the Spring Carnival on the
Linwood Front Lawn.
Sign up to serve food, greet
people, run a game, etc.
Volunteer sign-up online @
www.linwoodchurch.org
2:00-5:00pm
Questions - contact Stephanie
605.332.9080;
[email protected]
Join us for VBS!
June 20th-24th - 9am-12pm
Volunteer Registration
Child Registration
All registration will be online @
April 25th - June 10th
starts April 1st
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www.linwoodchurch.org
(ages 4yrs old - 5th grade)
(or until full)
APRIL CALENDAR
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Ladies Night Out @ Unglued, 6-9pm
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Regular Worship Schedule
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“Understanding Spiritual Gifts” Bible Study,
6:30pm, Starkenburg home
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K-3rd Grade - 7:00pm
CIA - 7:00pm
OTEG - 7:00pm
Faith Family Link (Adult study) - 7:00pm
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The Mix Study, 7:00pm
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Regular Worship Schedule
Pre-Service Prayer, Chapel, 9:45am
Newcomers’ Lunch, Filling Station, 11:45am
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“Understanding Spiritual Gifts” Bible Study,
6:30pm, Starkenburg home
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K-3rd Grade - 7:00pm
CIA - 7:00pm
OTEG - 7:00pm
Faith Family Link (Adult study) - 7:00pm
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The Mix Study, 7:00pm
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Softball Team sign up deadline
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Regular Worship Schedule
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“Understanding Spiritual Gifts” Bible Study,
6:30pm, Starkenburg home
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K-3rd Grade - 7:00pm
CIA - 7:00pm
OTEG - 7:00pm
Faith Family Link (Adult study) - 7:00pm
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The Mix Study, 7:00pm
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Missions Emphasis Weekend events,
information at the Welcome Center
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Regular Worship Schedule
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First Linwood Church softball game, time &
location TBD - watch the bulletin for details
We extend our sympathy to Irene George and
family. Irene’s brother, Wayne Friessen, passed
away March 17th.
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“Understanding Spiritual Gifts” Bible Study,
6:30pm, Starkenburg home
Our Sympathy
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K-3rd Grade - 7:00pm
CIA - 7:00pm
OTEG - 7:00pm
Faith Family Link (Adult study) - 7:00pm
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The Mix Study, 7:00pm
If you have an emergency after hours and would like
to reach a Linwood pastor, please call the office at
332.9080 and follow the prompts.
CPR Class
A basic life saving course will be offered free of charge to
Linwooders on Saturday, April 9th from 10 am - 12 pm covering
adult, child & infant CPR and AED. Please RSVP to Becky
Hanzen at [email protected] or 605.366.5976.
Our Sympathy
We extend our sympathy to James Ronke and
family. James’ brother, Bernard Ronke, passed
away March 17th.
Our Staff
Bob McHenry Lead Pastor
Don Vanderlip Generations Pastor
Stephanie Holsing Director of Connections
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1101 East 57th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Thank you and God Bless...
Linwood Church,
Just a note to say thanks for all you do for my mom (Mary
Wright). Phone calls and visits from Linwood friends help
her feel connected to her church community. That is very
comforting for her.
Sincerely,
Mary Merritt
Linwood Church Family,
Thank you for sending a plant for my brother’s funeral,
also for the phone calls and cards.
Lee & Irene George
Thank you Linwood Caring Ministries and Church for the
beautiful daisies for Pastor’s Wife Appreciation Month!
Thanks for thinking of me!
Kristi Vanderlip
Dear Linwood Church,
Thank you so much for the beautiful Azalea plant for
Glenys’ service! Your support and kindness are much
appreciated.
Marilyn Chrismore
(Glenys Ortman’s niece)
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Dear Linwood Friends,
Once again we thank the church for being there for us
in time of need. For Pastor Bob’s visit before surgery, all
the phone calls, cards, visits and prayers. A special thank
you to Caring Ministries, they have been wonderful in
preparing meals, cds, etc. We are so blessed to be members
of Linwood. I am doing well. Thank you again for your
prayers.
God Bless,
Mary Wenzlaff
Dear Caring Ministries Team,
Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers sent to me
during Pastor’s Wife Appreciation Month. I appreciate
your thoughtfulness.
Cheryl McHenry
Dear Linwood,
Thanks so much for the flowers you sent to me. So kind
of you to think of me.
Cheryl McHenry