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The East Side Voice
Volume 15, Issue 8
August 2014
UPDATE ON THE CALL PROCESS FOR AN ASSOCIATE PASTOR
ALL OF US ARE ANXIOUS TO WELCOME A NEW ASSOCIATE PASTOR TO EAST SIDE. THE PROCESS TO DO SO HAS
BEEN PUT INTO MOTION, AND I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOU EXACTLY WHERE WE ARE IN THAT PROCESS.
TWO ESSENTIAL PARTS OF THE PROCESS ARE CURRENTLY IN MOTION.
THE FIRST IS THE CREATION OF A CALL COMMITTEE. THIS GROUP, COMPRISED OF THE CHURCH COUNCIL PLUS 10
-12 ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE CONGREGATION WILL REPRESENT A CROSS SECTION OF THE EAST SIDE
MEMBERSHIP. THE COMMITTEE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING THE QUALIFICATIONS OF POTENTIAL
CANDIDATES, PARTICIPATING IN INTERVIEWS, DOING SITE VISITS, AND ULTIMATELY MAKING A
RECOMMENDATION TO THE CONGREGATION.
A LETTER WAS SENT TO ELEVEN INDIVIDUALS ASKING THEM TO SERVE ON THE CALL COMMITTEE. SOME OF
THESE WERE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAD VOLUNTEERED TO SERVE AND OTHERS WERE NAMES SUGGESTED BY THE
CHURCH COUNCIL OR BY OTHER MEMBERS OF THE CONGREGATION. RESPONSE TO THIS LETTER HAS BEEN VERY
POSITIVE. AS SOON AS THAT LIST IS COMPLETE, THE NAMES WILL BE SHARED WITH THE
CONGREGATION.
THE SECOND PART OF THE PROCESS IS EQUALLY IMPORTANT AND REQUIRES YOUR PARTICIPATION. WE NEED TO
DEVELOP A PROFILE OF THE PERSON WE WANT AS OUR NEXT ASSOCIATE PASTOR. WHAT ARE THE
CHARACTERISTICS, THE SKILLS, THE STRENGTHS WE WANT AND NEED IN THIS PERSON? TO CREATE THIS PROFILE,
WE NEED YOUR INPUT.
ON JULY 13 AND 20, MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH COUNCIL HELD COUNCIL CHATS BETWEEN SERVICES. DURING
THIS TIME, WE VISITED WITH SEVERAL MEMBERS OF THE CONGREGATION AND RECEIVED EXCELLENT INPUT. IF
YOU HAVE NOT YET HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS, PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO CHAT WITH
A MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL . IF YOU PREFER, YOU MAY PUT YOUR THOUGHTS IN WRITING AND LEAVE THEM IN
MY MAILBOX. ALL COMMENTS WILL BE SHARED WITH THE COMMITTEE.
THERE WILL CONTINUE TO BE ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR INPUT THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS, AND WE
WILL KEEP THE CONGREGATION INFORMED AS WE PROCEED.
WITH YOUR HELP AND WITH GOD’S BLESSINGS, WE WILL FIND THE RIGHT ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR EAST SIDE.
CARLA MIDDLEN, COUNCIL PRESIDENT
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Chloe Elizabeth Hartje daughter of Don &
Tonya Hartje, who was baptized on June 29th.
Samantha Brianne Hartje, daughter of Don
& Tonya Hartje, who was baptized on June
29th.
Bently Thomas DeGroot, son of Kelsey
Degroot, who was baptized on July 13th.
Sophia Lillian Prickett, daughter of John &
Rochelle Prickett, who was baptized on July
20th.
Aaron and Gwenn (Archer) Beukelman,
who were married June 28th at East Side.
Nick and Kelsey (Anderson) Leafstedt, who
were married July 18th at East Side.
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A reminder that during August the church office
will close at noon on Fridays.
Summer office hours are:
Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am to Noon
1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Friday, 8:00 am to Noon
In September we will return to the regular schedule.
Changes of Address
Vernon Koepp is now at
Good Samaritan—Canistota,
700 W Main St
Canistota, SD 57012
Archie Satter is now at Good Samaritan Village,
Marion Road, Room 406A.
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Arnie Juhler, father of Mike Juhler, whose
Memorial Service was held July 23rd at East
Side.
Alma Vangsnes is now at Southridge Healthcare
Center, Room 300.
Have you ever wanted to try lecturing or driving the bus?
If so, an opportunity is now available. Sessions will be held on Thursday,
August 14, 2014 at 7:00 PM and Friday, August 15, 2014 at 9:00 AM. Please
choose the session that fits your schedule and come prepared to try one or
both of these activities. You will experience the feeling of helping enrich our
Sunday worship service. See you there!
- Linda Hoeck, Volunteer Coordinator
RADIO SPONSORSHIP
Many people benefit from the broadcast of our worship service each
week, which is aired in five states!
Sponsorships ($200/service) are welcome. Each Sunday we broadcast our
9:30 am worship service over KSOO Radio (1140 AM) at 11:00 am
The service is also available on our website, normally by Monday afternoon.
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August 3rd is in memory of David & Arnold Eliason, given by Lucille Eliason & Judi Eliason, and
their families.
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(given by friends and relatives unless
otherwise noted as of July 28th)
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The Voice
is the monthly newsletter of East Side Lutheran
Church, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It is sent to all
members of the parish, and others upon request. It
can also be downloaded from our website.
East Side Lutheran Church
1300 East 10th Street, Sioux Falls SD 57103-1796
(605) 336-3597 Fax: (605) 336-8660
www.eastsidelc.org
Staff
Rev. Dr. Olaf Roynesdal . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Pastor
Rev. Kermit Rye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Visitation Pastor
Rev. Dr. Carroll Marohl . . . . . . . .. .Education Pastor
Gigi Rieder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Office Manager
Katie Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . Receptionist/Secretary
Linda Hoeck . . . . . . . . . . . . .Membership Coordinator
and Volunteer Coordinator
Jennie Hoefer . . . . Children/Youth Ministry Director
During the first half of 2014, Food to You - the
Mobile Food Pantry, a ministry sponsored by
Charis Ministry Partners, had 585 volunteers who
assisted over 1,900 families at four different
locations throughout the months. Food to You
was able to offer our families over 65,000 pounds
of food through Feeding SD. It is partnerships like
East Side Lutheran Church that able Charis to be
the hands and feet of Christ in our community.
Thank you so much!
East Side serves at
Food to You
Thursday, September 4th
Hard-working volunteers needed at:
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4:15 pm to unload the truck
4:15 pm to sort/organize food
 5 pm to distribute food
Please sign up at the table in the Narthex.
Thank you!
Properties
Michael Rieder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Custodian
Mark Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Custodian
Music Ministries
Paul R. Griffith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Organist
Glenyta Hanson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Choir Director
Linda Hoeck . . . . . . . . . Celebration Ringers Director
Deborah Passick . . . . . . . . . . . King’s Choir Director
Worship Services
Sundays
8:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am 6:00 pm
Radio Broadcast:
Sundays, 11:00 a.m.
(KSOO 1140 AM)
The audio broadcast is also available on our website on
Monday afternoon —
www.eastsidelc.org/radio.php
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Guatemala Mission Trip—June 2014
The Guatemala Mission Trip was a success, and our group returned safely thanks to your prayers. Thanks
to East Side’s offerings and donations, we were able to bring down 20 wheelchairs, 6 quilts, 15 pillowcase
dresses, 163 pair of socks, 42 pair of underwear, 7 pair of shoes, 11 school supplies, and 9 ‘ABC’ books
colored by the Sunday School children. Throughout the week the group was able to: Work on various
tasks at the Hope Haven factory; Deliver food/dresses/quilts to low-income families in the city of
Xenacoj; Fix wheelchairs for disabled children at Hermano Pedro’s Hospital in Antigua; Bring shoes/socks
to an orphanage near Antigua; Seat and adjust 19 children at a wheelchair distribution. In their
downtime the group was able to participate in local cultures, and visit Lake Atitlan (surrounded by three
volcanoes). We should all be proud that we belong to a church that
pulled together to support this trip.
Pictured above is Andrea Herrera, who
received a wheelchair at the distribution.
Left picture taken in Xenacoj, Guatemala.
Front Row: Shelli Masek, Lorri Halverson, Matt
Richard, Kseniya Halverson, Dana Wilson, Deb
Hopkins, Ron Hopkins.
Back Row: Katie Alexander, Lyndsey Watzek.
Do you like to do crafts, Bible lessons, and hang out with a group of great kids!?!
If that is the case, we are looking for you!! We are looking for individuals who are
interested in teaching Sunday School/Wednesday Church School for the 2014-2015
school year! If you are interested in teaching or assisting in the classroom, please let
Jennie know by Sunday, August 17th. There will be an informational meeting on
Wednesday, August 27th at 7pm for those interested. Thank you in advance!
Dear East Side Lutheran,
Your special ways and generous hearts make a beautiful
difference. Thank you so much for giving at Heather
Peterson’s Benefit in February.
- Healing Power for Heather Committee
Thank you for opening your doors to us! This
week has truly been one to remember. We
really love your kids and had an
amazing time with them!
God Bless,
The Shetek Day Camp Staff
Hillary, Elias & Amy
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Maynard & Karen Anderson
Patty Baker
John & Tina Beck
Karolina Blake
Todd Brannan
Norma Brenden
Tom & Jeanette Burkhart
Edna Colwill
Tami Dammer
Dave & Janet Drewes
Jan Driver
Carl & Pam Eliason
Deb Ellingson
Ryan & Megan Faber
Kent Foster
Mildred Hiney
Vicki Hiney
Al & Linda Hoefert
Reggie & Shelly Huber
Don Jensen
Bill & Karen Keiser
Sherry LePera
Martha McCreight
Rodney & Lori Newhagen
Listed are the members of
Service Team 7
who will be serving in September.
Volunteers are needed on Sunday
mornings to lector, serve communion,
greet, drive the bus, and serve coffee.
If you would like to volunteer, please call
Linda Hoeck at 332-7506.
Adam & Deborah Passick
If you have changed phone numbers
recently, please contact the office with
updated contact information.
Ron & June Reed
Thank you for serving!
Jim & Leesa Olander
Ben & Jennie Hoefer
Dee Hohn
Stacey Huber
Bart Jones
Lynne Koppinger
Jon & Kimberly Mathison
Judy Middlen
Dick & Joyce Newhagen
Val Overgard
Justin & Kristi Point
Jason & Katy Rush
Doug & Mitzi Sandberg
Jon & Connie Salberg
Mark Skalland
Marlin & Colleen Wangsness
Greg & Dawn Warwick
Kenneth & Carol Smithey
Dennis & Diane Snelling
Laura Warwick
Brian & Laurie Weidenbach
Roy Sorenson
Elvin & Carol Thomsen
Evelyn Weidenbach
Marvin & Marie Wieber
David & Tia Tolk
Arnold & Pat Tronson
Pat & Amber Wiedman
Dean Wilson
Mario & Melissa Tschumper
Tom was a single guy living at home with his father and working in the family business. When he
found out he was going to inherit a fortune once his sickly father died, he decided he needed a wife
with which to share his fortune.
One evening at an investment meeting, he spotted the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. Her
natural beauty took his breath away.
he said to her,
Impressed, the woman obtained his business card. Three days later, she became his stepmother.
Women are so much better at estate planning than men.
Good estate planning can prevent this! Be sure you have a plan,
and remember the East Side Endowment Fund in your will!
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Youth News
During the week of June 23-26th we had Shetek
Lutheran Ministries here at East Side, doing Day
Camp!!! We had a huge number of campers here!!! Here
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We had a total of 23 campers, 7 helpers and 3
counselors! Thank you to all those who donated snacks
for the campers, they really enjoyed them!! A HUGE
THANK YOU to the CHURCH OF EAST SIDE!!! The
counselors stayed here at the church.
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Dates to
Remember:
September 7th: Rally Day
Education News
9:15am: Registration in downstairs gathering area and meet with
teachers in classrooms (Forms will be mailed out at a later date)
9:45am: Rally Sunday Picture on main steps (weather permitting)
More festivities information to follow soon!!
Lend A Hand
These are the items we are looking for to start the next school year with. If you
are able to help, please drop them in the Sunday School/Church School box
located under the mailboxes.
Bleach Wipes
Elmer’s School Glue/Glue Sticks
Sharpies (any color)
Pencils
Hand Sanitizer
Kleenix
White Board Markers
Thanks in advance!!
Children’s/Youth Ministry:
Jennie Hoefer
[email protected]
Director of Education
Pastor Carroll Marohl
[email protected]
Tuesday, August 5th from 5-8 pm
HuHot Mongolian Grill on East 10th Street
Come out for dinner while supporting our youth attending the
2015 National Youth Gathering in Detroit!
10% of sales and 100% of tips goes to the youth group.
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“We are often the answer to our own prayers.” This statement,
made by Pastor Wangsness in his last sermon really stuck with me. So
often we ask “Why doesn’t someone…?” or “Who will….” when the
answer to both questions should be “What can I do?”
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FOOD FOR
THOUGHT
Somehow we think that whatever we might do is not enough, but what we need to remember is that
whatever we do can be a beginning and can inspire others to do step forward and make their own
contribution. It is never about one person or one group; it is about all of us working together.
For example, a few months ago a generous donor in our congregation gave $2200 to be used for the
rejuvenation of various rooms and areas in the church. The results were amazing. Groups and individuals
stepped forward and donated their time, their talents, and additional funds to transform the two Sunday
School gathering places, the two upstairs meeting rooms, and the upstairs hallway. All of those involved
in these projects realized that they could make a significance difference by stepping forward and
becoming involved instead of sitting back and waiting for someone else to do it. This is an example for all
of us.
We cannot let “the lawsuit” hamper East Side Lutheran from moving forward. There is much we can do
both within our church and in our surrounding neighborhood. All it takes is for us to be willing to step
forward and say “We can and we will do this!”
Take a minute to think about our needs. What are the things we pray for? What can we do to help
answer those prayers? This list is endless. It is all about being proactive, not reactive. We pledged to be
“in the neighborhood for good.” Our neighborhood is our own congregation, our immediate
neighbors, our community, and our world.
Every single one of us can make a positive difference in our church, our community, and in the world
around us. We cannot wait for that mysterious “someone” to step forward. Instead, we must ask
ourselves every day: “What can I do to make a difference?” If we do so, amazing things will happen
and we will be a part of them. Remember that we are often the answer to our own prayers.
Carla Middlen, Congregation President
Union Gospel Mission Lamplighters doesn’t meet in the summer, but that doesn’t mean you
can’t give a monetary gift or help prepare and serve meals. Each nourishing meal is $2.15, so a gift
of $25.80 will feed 12 people. The mission’s Vacation Bible Time (VBT) shows great numbers:
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80 children attended
27 received their own personal Bible
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400 meals served to just the young people
150 meals served after the Gospel program to parents/friends
For more information on giving, contact the Gospel Mission or the church office.
Lamplighters’ meetings will begin again in September. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
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ROOF FUND ESTABLISHED!
At its July meeting, East Side’s Congregation Council officially established
the ROOF FUND. It is of no surprise to anyone that our roof is in need of replacement. We have been
patiently (and impatiently) waiting for a decision from the SD Supreme Court regarding our lawsuit appeal.
With our current mortgage we cannot borrow additional funds (or make additional monthly payments!) So
the fund exists for all who would like to contribute to it. Donations large and small can be given to the Roof
Fund but please note:
Our General Fund needs remain and funds cannot be diverted from that Fund.
The Building Fund (mortgage) needs faithful monthly support as well.
Various roofing options are being explored. Cost estimates for replacing the sanctuary roof as well as the
building addition roof range between $250,000 to $400,000!
The WELCA Synodical Leadership Workshop/Convention was held in Brookings on June
20th and 21st. Three women of our congregation attended the gathering: Nancy Renner, Patty
Johnson and Karel Amend. Below are notes that the women took throughout the workshops.
Theme: “Who? Me? Women of Faith Making a Difference”
Pastor Nyla Schoeld began by challenging us with the thought, “What does God require of you?”
The basic scripture passages were from Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know I have plans for you says the
Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Micah 6:8 – “He has
showed you, o man, what is good: and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to
love kindness, and to walk humbly with the Lord.” After using examples from her life, she
encouraged us to “act boldly to activate our faith in Christ”.
Several sessions were offered – How to best use our monetary
resources in our Christian life, Eating healthy and economically, Our
outreach to those in need, Working with refugees, How to help by not
helping, Global missions, etc.
“Don’t judge others – Don’t impose your ways on others”
Lisa Hanna-Riddle teaches English to refugee pre-school children in the Sioux Falls schools. The
stresses each child experiences are unique because of their background. One shouldn’t prejudge
where they are coming from. One 8 year old told of having a grand house and lifestyle – we assume
the child is dreaming, no doubt. Then at parent-teacher conferences, the father of the child confirmed her story. He was an executive in the government in his country. Here, he works 2 low-paying
jobs to support his family and those left behind. Prejudging by what we think we see in others is a
common error in our lives.
We would hope that more women of the ELCA would take the opportunity to attend future
assemblies of WELCA. You will see and hear about the great opportunities we have and can create
in our Christian lives.
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East Side Lutheran Congregation Council
June 30, 2014
Present: Pam Alexander, Jeff Armstrong, Jason Bormann, Joey Larson, Carla
Middlen, Wayne Wosje, and Pastor Olaf Roynesdal.
Absent: Tom Hendricks and Lorri Halverson.
Guest: Pastor Marlin Wangsness.
An opening prayer was given by Pastor Wangsness.
Secretary’s Report: Motion was made by Jeff Armstrong, seconded by Jason Bormann to approve minutes
from the May 12, 2014 meeting. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Wosje verified with the finance office that profits from our debit card sales are
going to help pay the monthly mortgage payment. There were no questions on the report. Motion was made
by Pam Alexander, seconded by Jeff Armstrong to accept the report as given. Motion carried.
Updates:
 Thanks were expressed to Pastor Wangsness, Pastor Olson and Pastor Nelson for filling in during the
months of May and June.
 There was a good turnout for Pastor Kvanli’s farewell and it went well.
 Day camp was attended by 23 children and it was a successful event.
 Several weekends ago when multiple inches of rain fell, we had about 12 inches in the boiler room and
have added an additional sump pump to help with future issues. There have been several new leaks
observed in both the fellowship hall and the sanctuary.
 There has been no news on the lawsuit.
 The platform in the pulpit needs either repair or replacement.
Business:
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 Rally Sunday is September 7 and plans are progressing for the event. Jennie Hoefer will be added to the
committee. Neighborhood businesses will be contacted to see if they want to participate and help
sponsor the event. Tables and chairs may be placed in the parking area next to the sidewalk to enable
more people to attend.
 Composition of the Call Committee was discussed and after some discussion it was decided that the
council would be a part of that committee in addition to 8-12 people on the list of names submitted.
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 Council chats will be held on July 13 and 20 between the services. On July 13 Jason Bormann and
Carla Middlen will be available from 9:00 to 9:30 and from 10:30 to 11:00 Pam Alexander and Carla
Middlen will be available. On July 20th from 9:00 to 9:30 Joey Larson and Wayne Wosje will be available
and from 10:30 to 11:00 Pam Alexander and Carla Middlen will be available.
 A comment sheet will be made available for congregation members to submit possible names for a new
pastor and any other comments they may have.
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 A temple talk will be given on July 13 to inform the congregation about the council chats and the
comment sheet.
 At the next meeting a review will be done on the Ministry Site Profile, Associate Pastor Job Description
and how the strategic plan is a part of the process.
The next meeting will be July 21, 2014 at 5:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda J. Hoeck, Secretary
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East Side Lutheran Congregation Council
July 21., 2014
Present: Pam Alexander, Jeff Armstrong, Lorri Halverson, Joey
Larson, Carla Middlen, Wayne Wosje, and
Pastor Olaf Roynesdal.
Absent: Jason Bormann and Tom Hendricks.
An opening prayer was given by Pastor Roynesdal.
Secretary’s Report: Motion was made by Pam Alexander,
seconded by Jeff Armstrong to approve minutes from the June
30, 2014 meeting. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: A check for damages to the east parking lot has been received. The payment from
Verizon was received too late to be included in this month’s financial report so next month’s report will show
a double amount. Motion was made by Lorri Halverson, seconded by Jeff Armstrong to accept the report as
given. Motion carried.
Updates:
 There has been no word on the lawsuit this month.
 There is one item to be completed in the upstairs meeting room and one in the hallway and then these
rejuvenation projects will be complete. Both areas will be open for viewing on Rally Sunday.
 Discussion was held on the many comments received during the Council Chats held the past two Sundays.
These Chats will be held again, possibly in October.
 A roof fund will be set up for those wishing to contribute to that need.
 Lorri Halverson gave a review of the Guatemala Mission trip.
 Discussion was held on the upcoming Rally Sunday event and some type of notice will go out to the
neighborhood.
Business:
 There are a few people who have not yet responded to the invitation to be on the Call Committee.
 A meeting will be held in the near future and some forms will be available in the newsletter for
congregation members to submit names and/or comments for this process.
 Michael Menholt has applied to Luther Seminary for the fall term.
 A motion to endorse Michael for candidacy for ordination was made by Lorri Halverson, seconded by Pam
Alexander. Motion carried. A motion to support him financially with $5,000.00 was made by Pam
Alexander, seconded by Lorri Halverson. Motion carried.
 Lorri Halverson and Pastor Roynesdal will meet to discuss the fall stewardship campaign.
 We have replaced our sump pumps in the boiler room and the water situation has been stabilized.
 We will have someone come out and fix the law sprinkler system.
 We will be looking at the Strategic Plan to determine what parts haven’t been done. The Plan will
probably be updated when we have our new Associate Pastor.
The next meeting will be August 25, 2014 at 5:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda J. Hoeck, Secretary
East Side Lutheran Church
Capital Campaign (and other) News
Volume 13, Issue 8
August 2014
News and Updates
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Train Up a Child … The total received since January 2014: $ 662 (Jar—$ 366; Sunday School
offerings—$ 296) In seven months we have been able to provide a year’s tuition at church elementary
schools for 44 children! Our Sunday School children continue to lead the way! Thank you all for
your faithful support!
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We continue to thank Dick Newhagen and Dale Fritz for keeping our lawn mowed and looking
fabulous! Thanks to Dorothy Skadsen and Marcia Roynesdal for keeping the north flower bed looking
great!
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Did you know? The “after-school program” run by Lutheran Social Services and hosted by East
Side continues throughout the summer. 40 children attend the all-day program! They meet in the south
end of the basement, use our computer lab and game room, have visits from the Bookmobile, and take
field trips each week.
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We had sump pump problems in the boiler room. Two pumps work year-round. The electrical outlets
had to be replaced and all is working well. We also had lawn-sprinkler issues … seems it wasn’t
plugged in!
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A lot of good feedback was given to council members during their recent “chats” on July 13th and July
20th. Council members were impressed by the conversation and the comments. All comments — even
negative ones — were presented in a positive and appreciative way. Council members are looking
forward to October when these “chats” will be held again. Please realize, however, that you can speak
with a council member at any time! They are: Carla Middlen (President), Linda Hoeck (Secretary),
Wayne Wosje (Treasurer), Tom Hendricks (Evangelism), Jeff Armstrong (Property), Lorri Halverson
(Stewardship), Joey Larsen (Fellowship), Jason Bormann (Education), Pam Alexander (Worship).
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RALLY SUNDAY is September 7th and our full schedule of activities resumes.
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$ 10,097
$ 101,969
Building Fund Gifts for July
Building Fund Total Gifts 2014
Interest Paid
Principal Paid
Add’l Principal
Loan Balance
Payment, May 15, 2014
$6,685
$7,265
$1,775,339
Payment, June 15, 2014
$6,658
$7,292
$1,768,047
Payment, July 15, 2014
$6,630
$7,320
$1,760,727
The East Side Building Project
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In the neighborhood for God!
BULLETIN ADS
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SILENT BELLS:
For the first time in centuries, church bells didn't ring and no mass was
celebrated the last Sunday of June in Mosul, the Iraqi city overrun by the radical Islamic group called
ISIS. Christians in Mosul have been forced to pay a tax for their non-Muslim status. When one
Christian family said it didn’t have the money, the mother and daughter were raped. The husband and
father was so traumatized by the event that he committed suicide. By tradition, Mosul is the site of the
prophet Jonah’s burial. Most Christians have fled from Mosul, some going to Kurdistan.
Score Box!
June (2013)
July
August
September
October
November
December
January (2014)
February
March
April
May
June
July
Snow Removal
$ 3,403
$ 1,166
$ 1,627
$ 784
Gas Electricity
$
89
$
86
$
88
$
85
$ 118
$ 1,330
$ 2,440
$ 3,693
$ 3,803
$ 3,912
$ 1,776
$ 692
$
90
$ 188
$ 1,365
$ 1,932
$ 2,206
$ 2,130
$ 2,498
$ 1,971
$ 1,777
$ 2,557
$ 1,930
$ 2,158
$ 1,956
$ 1,686
$ 1,290
$ 1,932
General
Fund
Income 2014
Received
Needed
Difference
$4,724
$ 11,644
- $6,924
$9,240
$ 11,644
- $ 2,404
$7,632
$ 11,644
- $ 4,012
$8,560
$ 11,644
- $ 3,084
$14,565
$ 11,644
$ 2,921
Totals
$44,721
$ 58,220
- $13,503
2014 YTD
$ 297,670
$314,388
- $16,718
East Side Lutheran Church
1300 East 10th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57103-1796
www.eastsidelc.org
Address Service Requested
Non-Profit Org
US Postage
PAID
Permit No. 1041
Sioux Falls, SD
August 2014
Sunday, August 17th
9:30 am & 11:00 am