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GLORIA DEI GOOD NEWS
Freed by Christ
We Gather, Grow, Give, and Go
All to the Glory of God.
5500 East 57th St.
Sioux Falls SD
57108
(605) 371-3737
www.gloriadei-sd.org
MARCH 2016
Worship Schedule
Saturday 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 9:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Wednesday 6:00 p.m.
Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
A complete calendar of events and video
recordings of all Gloria Dei sermons are
available on our website www.gloriadei-sd.org
For general email: [email protected]
IN THIS ISSUE
“Sir, if you have carried Jesus away, tell me where you have laid
him, and I will take him away.” Jesus said to her, “Mary!” ...And
Mary went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the
Lord.” — John, chapter 20
In our year long reading of the New Testament, we've arrived at the gospel of John.
If you need a reading schedule, look on our website, or pick up a schedule on the
Welcome Table at church. It's never too late to start reading the Bible.
John's gospel gives a grand picture of Jesus as the Son of God, who was with God
even at the beginning of time, and who indeed is God in the flesh. Throughout the
gospel we see Jesus performing signs, or miracles, that point to Jesus being God in
the flesh. Within our Wednesday evening services during Lent we are focusing on
some of those signs (water into wine, walking on water, healing of the blind man,
raising of Lazarus and more).
Then, as we approach Holy Week and the celebration of Easter, we will tell the
story of Jesus' arrest, suffering, death, and resurrection. What a great story it is;
God in the flesh among us, living to show us the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and
then dying on the cross for our sins, only to be raised to new life by God. Jesus'
death and resurrection is God's ultimate act of love for you and me; an act that has
defeated the power of sin and death forever.
Holy Week
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Announcements
page 3-4
New Members
page 5
Children, Youth and
Family Ministries
page 6-8
Mission and Outreach
page 9
Food Ministry
page 10
Confirmation News
page 11
Worship Arts
page 11
Fellowship Ministries
page 12
Health Ministries
page 13
Church Council
page 14
Financial News
page 14
Simply Giving
page 15
Library News
page 16
Scouting News
page 17
–A blessed Lent, Holy Week and Easter
celebration to you all.
Staff Directory
page 18
Pastor Tim
Jesus tells us in John 15: "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I
have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's
friends. I do not call you servants any longer, but I call you friends." If you
haven't before, begin now by thinking of yourself as a friend of Jesus; a friend of
God. As a friend of God, you are a recipient of the amazing grace he has to offer.
He will never leave you or forsake you. And he will both inspire you and give you
the strength to live out his commandment to love one another - to befriend one
another.
In the gospel of John, upon Jesus’ resurrection, Mary Magdalene recognizes him
only as he calls her by name. As you gather at Gloria Dei with your sisters and
brothers in the faith, come looking for Jesus, as
Mary did. You just may be surprised that the
Living Christ (your Lord, your Savior, your
friend) calls you by name, and your life is
changed forever by God's ultimate act of love.
HOLY WEEK
Holy Week and Easter at Gloria Dei
Weekend of the Passion/Palm Sunday
Saturday, March 19 Worship 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 20 Worship 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Maundy Thursday - March 24
Worship, including Holy Communion
6:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Good Friday - March 25
The Liturgy of Good Friday with Tenebrae
7:00 p.m.
Easter Prayer Vigil - March 26-27
6:30 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.
Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, March 27
The Resurrection of Our Lord
Saturday, March 26 Worship 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 27 Worship 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Please note: All four services on March 26 and 27 are
Easter Celebration services
LENTEN SERVICES
Wednesday evening Lenten Services continue
through March 16. Services begin at 6:00 p.m.
Meals are served from 5:00-5:45 p.m.
EASTER PRAYER VIGIL
The Easter Prayer Vigil service in the earliest days of the
church lasted through the night as participants waited to
greet the dawn of Easter Sunday. Gloria Dei will have a
Prayer Vigil beginning at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26
and ending at 6:00 a.m. on Easter Sunday, March 27.
Serving from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Adults $8 Kids 6 and under $5
Fundraiser for Youth Mission Trip
MENU
Garden fresh salad
Green bean casserole
Bacon
Scrambled eggs
Homemade waffles
Muffins
Those who would like to participate are invited to sign up
for a half-hour time slot to pray in the Sanctuary at Gloria
Dei. You may sign up individually, as couples, as families,
or with friends.
Deviled eggs
Egg bake
Biscuit and sausage gravy
Carved ham
Fresh fruit
Juice and coffee
The prayer vigil sign-up sheet will be available at the
Welcome Center.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS continued
Sympathy and God’s Peace to:
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Lucille Quanbeck and her family on the death of her brother, Joel Njus, on January 27, and her sister-in-law, Twila Njus, on
February 7.
Jackie Koopmann, Katie Kluver and Jordanne Park on the death of their father and grandfather, Virgil Jurgens, on January 28.
Brandon Hurd and his family on the death of his grandfather, Robert Hurd, on January 29.
Fran Shupick and his family on the death of his sister, Sharon Lawson, on February 1.
Eric Knutson and his family on the death of his mother, Mary Ann Knutson, on February 2.
Jill Wiesner and her family on the death of her father, Robert Ambur, on February 9.
Jim Krueger and his family on the death of his brother, Tom Krueger, on February 22.
Congratulations and God’s Blessings to:
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Aaron and Shalee Bauer on the birth of their son, Braxton Aaron, on January 17.
Derrick and Ashley Fordyce on the baptisms of their sons, Ethan Bryce and Easton Scott, on February 7.
Ron Konold on his 80th birthday on Tuesday, February 9.
Chayson and Erin Hewer on the birth of their son, Brooks Allen, on February 12.
New members who were received on February 27 and 28.
Save the date for a retirement reception for Pastor Loren and
Sandy Odland on Sunday, April 24 at Gloria Dei. Pastor
Loren’s last day at Gloria Dei will be April 30.
Please plan to join us in this celebration of the Odlands’
ministry at our church. More details to follow.
Boy Scouts to Begin Working on “God and Life” Award
In March and April, Boy Scouts from several Troops in Sioux Falls will begin working with Pastor Loren on the
“God and Life” Religious Award. This award, designed for 9 th-12th graders, is the fourth in a series of religious
awards for youth in Scouting and other organizations.
The first session will be Tuesday, March 1 at 8:00 p.m. at Gloria Dei. The other five sessions are tentatively planned
for Tuesday nights. All sessions will be one hour. Each Scout is responsible for purchasing his own “God and Life
Student Workbook.” Copies will be available at the first session. Cost is $4.50, payable to Troop 371.
Contact Pastor Loren if you have questions at [email protected].
Podcast – Gloria Dei sermons are now
Podcasted on iTunes!
To find the podcasts, you can search iTunes for Gloria Dei
Lutheran Church Sioux Falls, SD or click this link to
subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/
gloria-dei-lutheran-church/id1076364756
OR you can check out our website for a button to
click to subscribe: www.gloriadei-sd.org/sermons-2
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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NEW MEMBERS
We welcomed these new members to Gloria Dei on February 27 and 28.
Congratulations and God’s Blessings to them!
Gloria Dei - Glory to God.
Justin Barthel & Jenny Simonett
4414 W Shipton St
Sioux Falls 57108
Julie Bartunek
4501 S Florence Ave
Sioux Falls 57103
Kristi Beck
6216 W 61st St
Sioux Falls 57106
Michaela Bernard
6001 S Prairie View Circle
Sioux Falls 57108
Heidi Brockhouse
Samantha
1302 E 5th St #2
Sioux Falls 57103
Tony Burke & Stacey Loen
Ava
804 N Caleb Ave
Sioux Falls 57103
Jim Collingwood
3105 W Cinnamon St
Sioux Falls 57108
Jim & Glenda Consoer
4400 E 23rd St
Sioux Falls 57103
Eric & Linda Hardy
Zander, Alaina
209 W Maple St
Harrisburg 57032
Mark & Stephanie Heiden
4312 Arden Ave
Sioux Falls 57103
Kady Hopp
3004 S Lyndale Ave
Sioux Falls 57105
Dustin & Kasie Smith
Tristan
4212 E 38th St
Sioux Falls 57103
Ryan & Samantha Story
Mason, Olive, Dalton
608 N Redbird Pl
Sioux Falls 57107
Michael & Sarah Johansen
Sydney
4200 E 38th St
Sioux Falls 57103
Kayla Swee
2301 S Covell Ave
Sioux Falls 57105
Kirk & Roxanne Keupp
3001 S Coral Cir
Sioux Falls 57103
Tate Teveldal & Malissa Gruenwald
3928 S Western Ave
Sioux Falls 57105
Allen & Janis Landa
8709 W Annabelle St
Sioux Falls 57106
Jeffrey Tobin & Andrea Boisner
7604 S Bell Circle
Sioux Falls 57108
Jim & Sara Maloney
Abby
47874 Atterbury Ct
Harrisburg 57032
Michelle Ust
Sayler
5700 E Red Oak Dr #8
Sioux Falls 57110
Steven & Connie Marks
4317 Mesquite Ave
Sioux falls 57110
Kyle & Tami Van Heerde
Chase, Zach
3109 S Alpine Ave
Sioux falls 57110
Kyle & Sara Consoer
Caeden, Ellie, Brycen
4608 S Graystone Ave
Sioux Falls 57103
Dee Messerli
3720 E Fox Run Place
Sioux Falls 57103
AJ Gengler
4609 N Graduate Ave Apt 413
Sioux Falls 57107
Kevin & Heather Nelson
1301 W Wicklow Ct
Sioux Falls 57108
Jeremy & Emily Gieseke
Beck, Owen
4305 E 22nd St
Sioux Falls 57103
Brett & Becky Sadler
Jessica
2805 N Oak Road
Brandon 57005
Philip Vik
7604 S Ridgestone Dr
Sioux Falls 57108
Doug & Judy Gjesdal
47516 271st St
Harrisburg 57032
Tim & Emily Sass
Adelyn, Mariela
8801 E Sassafras St
Sioux Falls 57110
Josh & Corrie Weiland
Tessa, Allee
377 N Marquette Ave
Sioux Falls 57110
Eric & Colleen Schmidt
Carter
5708 W Essex Dr
Sioux Falls 57106
Derek West & Allison Johnson
4405 W Ballard St
Sioux Falls SD 57108
Dan & Paula Hagen
Hannah, Samuel
2149 S Silverpine Ct
Sioux Falls 57110
Michael Vigants
809 E Heatherwood Circle
Brandon 57005
Lisa Vik
7604 S Ridgestone Dr
Sioux Falls 57108
Dorothy Williamson
3905 S Grand Slam Ave
Sioux Falls 57110
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CHILDREN, YOUTH and FAMILY MINISTRIES
Contact Sandy Berven, Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries at [email protected]
MOPS
organization. It should be quite enlightening!
Friday, March 11, 9:00-11:00 a.m. in Williams Fellowship Hall
MOPPET Volunteers needed to help care for
the children of the MOPS Moms – contact
[email protected]
Guest Speaker: Melanie Hammer with Priceless Priorities
A spunky speaker who has tons of great ideas and
suggestions about decluttering, spring cleaning and overall
Family/Church School
“Inside Out” Movie Night – Family movie
night featuring “Inside Out” on Friday,
March 4 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Join us for a free
fun night of crafts, games, snacks, and movie
watching. Please rsvp to Erin Oster at
[email protected] if interested in
bringing sweet treats!
First Communion Milestone
First Communion Blessing and Sacrament will take place on
Thursday, March 24 for any student 4th grade and up who has
not had First Communion instruction.
Wednesday, March 9
Plan Your
Summer Sunday!
6:00 p.m. - Worship
March 6 – Register for
Day Camp, VBS,
Mission Trips etc.
6:45-8:00 p.m. - Communion education
and cup painting
Kids’ Night Out – March 11 and April 8
Thursday, March 24
Church School Dates
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6:45-7:15 p.m. - Milestone preparation
and photo in the Chapel
Sunday, March 27 – No Church School - Happy Easter
Sunday, May 8 - Mother’s Day participation in Worship
10:30 a.m. Worship only (2 year old – Grade 4)
Music with Sharon, Jon and Brynn Gretchen and
Childrens’ Choir
Last Day of Church School
Sunday, May 15
Wednesday, May 18
7:30-8:30 p.m. - Maundy Thursday
worship for First Communion
participants
8:30 - Cake reception for First
Communicants and families
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CHILDREN, YOUTH and FAMILY MINISTRIES continued
Middle School
High School
Club 56 – monthly youth group for
High school events and service projects are scheduled
grades 5 and 6
 Thursday, March 17 Happy St. Patrick’s
Day! It’s not luck, it’s faith!
 Thursday, April 21 – GAMES, games
and more games! Last one for the school year.
throughout the year. Get connected by following us on
facebook at Gloria Dei Youth of Sioux Falls https://
www.facebook.com/pages/Gloria-Dei-Youth-of-SiouxFalls/1422712494644811 or on our NEW website at
www.gloriadei-sd.org.
Every Wednesday Youth Night and Bible Study
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Know Wednesday Youth Night - Know Jesus, Know Life
John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way the truth and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through me.” High school
youth, youth assistants and adult leaders get to KNOW Jesus by
learning, sharing and growing in his Word.
Club 56 packed Chemo Care kits.
Lock-In
registration
needed available
online
Friday,
March 4,
5:00 p.m. to
Saturday,
March 5,
8:00 a.m.
Be. Be Strong. Be Courageous. TEEN TALK
Small group
7th and 8th Grade youth group
Feed my Sheep Wednesdays
Bring your flock to the fun! 7/8th grade youth group only
from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
John 21:17 … Jesus said, “Feed my sheep” (Youth room is
open at 4:30 p.m. for those riding the bus) FMS programming
begins at 5:00 p.m. Large group games, get to know you
activities, service projects and table talk from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Worship together from 6:00-6:30 p.m. – no rsvp needed.
Joshua 1:9….Have I not commanded you? Be strong
and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged,
for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Tuesdays March 1, March 8, March 15, March 22 and
March 29
7:00-8:30 p.m. High school confidential small gr oup
setting that allows open communication between youth and
Stronghold therapists Jodi Merrit and Joshua Duncan.
Contact: Sandy Ber ven at sandy.ber ven@glor iadei-sd.org
for more information.
NEW!!! FRIDAY NIGHT
OUT: HIGH SCHOOL
Friday, April 22
7:30-10:00 p.m.
Adult/College Connection – TBD EACH MONTH
Freshly baked treats, prayers, Bible verses, gifts, laughs, hugs
and more included in each visit. To learn more about getting
your child connected please contact Sandy Berven at
[email protected]
Gloria Dei is open for all high school youth.
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Scrimmage basketball game, sign up by April 20 at youth
group.
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Chess Club
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Open youth room, games and snacks
South Dakota Synod Marty’s Mug
Check out Marty’s Mug in Sioux Falls on Facebook for meeting
times and locations. This group connects Sioux Falls young
adults in meaningful conversation and provides an opportunity
to grow in faith and friendship.
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CHILDREN, YOUTH and FAMILY MINISTRIES continued
Summer Trip/Camp Opportunities
With Every Act III - Inner City Mission and Youth Trip TEXAS
Completed grade 8 -High School
July 12 (12:01 a.m.) – 19 (mid-day) 2016 - $600 per person - deposit $125
This is our third trip. With Every Act concentrates on loving God and loving others. We start with a
blessing at Gloria Dei for everyone and then jump on the bus at 12:01 a.m. for a week of serving others and building relationships. In
Dallas we will be involved in service projects, Bible study, enjoying nature and team building. In Houston we will do more service
work, worship and have some summer fun! In both areas we will be meeting other youth groups in the areas, volunteering within the
communities and hearing from scheduled pastors/inspirational leaders.
Grades 7-8th - Denver Servant Journey (NeSoDak)
June 11-18, 2016 - $500 per person, 10 spots available (chaperones needed) - deposit $125
Registration opened February 1!
Together, as a community of old friends and new, you'll work in a variety of places, exploring what it means to bring God's work, Our
Hands, to life. The Denver area and surrounding communities have a variety of opportunities for adventure after the daily projects
have been completed. Look forward to exploring the area both inside and outside the city limits, whether it be museums, a baseball
game, day hiking or scenic overlooks. Youth/Parent meeting - March 6 at 11:00 a.m.
Gloria Dei Day Camp
July 25-29, 2016
Cost $55 – Children completing grades kindergarten - 5.
NeSoDak staff comes to Gloria Dei for a week equipped to serve our congregation and community. Youth will engage in Bible study,
worship, songs, arts and crafts, service projects and games. A Thursday night program will be presented for family and guests.
**Your family can volunteer to help with NeSoDak Staff. They need housing for the week, lunch and dinners. This is a great
experience for your family and very helpful in continuing the program.
Gloria Dei Vacation Bible School
August 1-5 (Program on Sunday, August 7)
Cost $25 – Children completing Preschool 3 year old – Grade 1
VBS is a week of contagious music, story time, crafts, games and snacks that are centered on the theme of a
cave quest. Cave Quest – Following Jesus, the Light of the World.
More summer camp opportunities with NeSoDak and Shetek
(register at respective websites)
NeSoDak Camp: Grades 3 - 8 (More information online at losd.org)
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Explorers - July 6-8 - $275 (Grade 3 - 6)
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Fishing Camp - June 19 - 24 - $450 Enemy Swim (Grade 3 - 6)
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Middle School Youth Camp - July 10 - 15 (Grade 5 - 6)
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Crow Wing River Adventure - July 31 - August 5 - $450 partial week at NeSoDak
and Crow Wing River in Central Minnesota. (Grades 6-8)
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Junior High Camp - July 31 - August 5 - $450 (Grade 7 - 8)
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Music Camp - August 7 - 12 - $450 (Grade 5 - 8)
Shetek Camp: (More information and registration is online at campshetek.com – also check out Family Camp for your family)
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Beginner – August 1-5 (Completed grades 2 - 3)
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Junior – July 25-29 (Completed grades 4 - 5)
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Youth Camp – July 18-23 (Completed grades 6—7)
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Wet and Wild Camp – July 31 – August 5 - $465 start at Shetek, Camp Emmaus and Crow Wing River to Luther Crest Bible
Camp near Alexandria MN for adventure water skiing on Lake Carlos and returning to Shetek on Friday (Completed grades 7 - 8)
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MISSION AND OUTREACH
Contact Pastor Loren Odland at [email protected]
March Partnership Ministry - The Banquet
As a Servant…
…we serve those in need
…we are humbled
…we do His will without question or hesitation
…we are the hands and feet of God.
Gloria Dei will be serving The Banquet on Thursday, March 17. Sign-up sheets are located on the kiosk
in the Gathering Area. The help of approximately eight people is needed in the morning from 9:30 a.m.
to 12:00 p.m. or from 10:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to prepare the food. Approximately 45 people are needed
in the evening from 5:15-8:00 p.m. to serve the food, pour beverages, give out and take tickets and, of
course, wash dishes and clean-up. For those of you unfamiliar with The Banquet, it is an ecumenical
feeding ministry here in Sioux Falls whose mission is to provide a safe place for people to gather and
receive food and fellowship for the body and for the soul. It is located at 900 E. 8 th Street. They
serve evening meals Monday through Friday, lunch on Saturdays and breakfast on Monday-Friday. It is
a great opportunity to help those in need in our own community.
If you would like to help The Banquet in other ways, they are always in need of coffee (any brand,
regular or decaf, but PLEASE NO flavored coffee), sugar, salt, stamps, clean plastic containers with
lids such as those from margarine, yogurt or cottage cheese, plastic grocery bags, books, and current
magazines for all ages (please cut the mailing label off). If you have any of these items and would like
to donate them, you may drop them off at The Banquet at 8th Street and Indiana Avenue.
GLORIA DEI QUILTING
Wednesday Lenten Offering
Our Gloria Dei Quilting groups contribute quilts to Lutheran
World Relief and also to local charities. Have you ever wondered
where Lutheran World Relief quilts go? In 2015, a total of 332,592
LWR quilts were sent to:
Angola, Burkina Faso, Djibouti, Georgia, India, Lebanon, Mali,
Mauritania, Nepal, Philippines, Tanzania, Thailand, Ukraine.
First and foremost, recipients use their LWR quilts to shield against
the cold and rain, and for warm bedding. But their versatility also
makes quilts useful as simple tents, floor coverings, or a wrap to
hold a baby on a mother’s back.
Visit www.lwr.org for more information.
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100% of the Wednesday
offering during Lent will be
used to feed the hungry. The
offerings will be split evenly
between the ELCA World
Hunger Appeal and Feeding
South Dakota.
FOOD MINISTRY
Contact Deb Peterson at [email protected], Jan Wood at [email protected] or Janine Larson
March Sunday Brunch Menu
March Wednesday Meals
Serving from 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Suggested donation $3.00 per person
Serving from 5:00-5:45 p.m.
Suggested donation $3.00 per person
Scrambled eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, fruit,
muffins, juice and milk - Prepared and
served by the Bailey family and Moira
Zahn
March 2
Nacho supreme - chips, taco meat, cheese
sauce, lettuce, sour cream and salsa
March 9
Soup supper
French toast, ham, fruit, muffins, juice
and milk - Prepared and served by the
Men’s Softball Team
March 16
Baked potato bar
March 23
Soup supper
March 20
Special Palm Sunday Fundraiser Brunch
See page 2 of this newsletter for details.
Prepared and served by the youth
attending summer mission trips
March 30
Meatballs, mashed potatoes with gravy
and corn
March 27
Krispy Kreme Donuts - Fundraiser for
youth trips
$1 each or $10 a dozen for glazed
$12 a dozen for filled donuts
March 6
March 13
All meals served with fruit, dessert, lemonade and milk
******Healthy Meal Option******
Grilled chicken on a bed of garden greens
MEATBALLS
Ingredients
 1 pound lean ground beef
 1 egg
 2 tablespoons water
 1/2 cup bread crumbs
 1/4 cup minced onion
 1/2 teaspoon salt
 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl combine the egg, water, bread crumbs, onion, salt and pepper and combine. Add the ground beef that
has been broken into chunks, and mix gently but thoroughly with your hands to combine.
Form this mixture into meatballs about 1" in diameter and place on a broiler pan or a pan with sides topped with a
wire rack. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until meatballs register 165°F on a meat thermometer.
Would you like to be part of the Food Ministry at Gloria Dei? Sign-up on our website at www.gloriadei-sd.org/meals.
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CONFIRMATION NEWS
Contact Pastor Loren Odland at [email protected]
6th Grade Confirmation Camp at NeSoDak
Ninth Grade Confirmation
Luncheon Date Changed
Camp dates for 6th graders are: JUNE 12-17 or JUNE 19-24.
 If you have registered for camp but have not paid the $125
The Spring Luncheon for 9th graders,
parents and mentors has been changed
from Sunday, April 24, to Sunday, April
17. We will have lunch, review the 9th grade Confirmation work,
and work on the details for the 10th grade year and the
Confirmation Service. All 9th graders, parents and mentors are
expected to attend. The Luncheon begins at noon and will end by
1:00 p.m. A letter will soon be sent to all 9 th graders, parents and
mentors with more details.
deposit, please do so asap. Make checks out to Lutherans
Outdoors and turn in to the Gloria Dei office.
 If you have paid the deposit but have not registered on-line, please do
so at http://www.gloriadei-sd.org/confirmationcamp/.
 If you have not paid the camp deposit or registered on-line, please do
it today!
 If you have not completed the Health form on-line, please do so asap.
If you need help with the registration process, please contact Laura at
Lutherans Outdoors at 605-274-5326.
WORSHIP ARTS
Contact Matt Walicke, Director of Worship Arts, at [email protected]
Musicians Gearing up For Holy Week and Easter
It’s still not too late to participate in the music ministry as we celebrate Holy
Week and Easter!
SOLO INSTRUMENTALISTS: Join our incredible Chamber Bells and Chamber
Choir for Good Friday as these two ensembles present intimate, challenging,
and beautiful music for worship. If you are an instrumentalist interested in
being a part of this, please let me know! We also have other opportunities during Holy Week
ROC
and Easter.
ENSEMBLES: You are welcome to sing with the Gloria Dei Choir as we prepare for Easter. Please
feel free to join us on Wednesday nights from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the choir room to sing
outstanding music with this excellent ensemble. Men are particularly encouraged to join!
Middle School Choir is open for singers in grades 6 - 8. This year, we’re singing an amazing
arrangement of “Hallelujah” (you know the song… it’s in every movie) with words celebrating
Christ’s resurrection. Feel free to join us from 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays to sing with us.
GRACE Liturgical Dance
Grace practices will take place on the following dates from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.:
March 6
high school only
March 13
high school and middle school
March 20
high school and middle school
Grace Participation in Worship is planned for:
March 20
high school and middle school (arrive at 7:30 a.m.)
March 24
high school only (Maundy Thursday)
April 3
high school and middle school
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FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES
Contact Darice Huber, Director of Lay Ministries, at [email protected]
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Exercising Your Faith
Mondays at 5:15 p.m. in the
Youth Room “Living a Life of
Worship”
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Tuesday Women’s Gather
Bible Study
9:30-10:30 a.m. in Room 123
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Wednesday Women’s
Morning Bible Study
10:30-11:30 a.m. in
Room 123
“Glory Days”
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Men’s Wednesday Morning
Bible Study
6:30 a.m. in Room 123
Third Thursday Evening Bible
Study March 17
6:30-8:30 p.m.
A Walk Through the New
Testament with Pastor Tim in
the office conference room
Gloria Dei Book Group
OWLs (Older , Wiser Luther ans)
Gloria Dei OWLs is a group of wiser, mature
Lutherans who meet for fellowship and a potluck
lunch on the third Sunday of each month at 11:30
a.m. in room 123. The next OWL meeting will be
Sunday, March 20. J oin us for good food and
great conversation.
The Gloria Dei Book Group will meet on Thursday,
March 31 at 5:30 p.m. in room 123. We will be discussing
The Memory Keeper’s Daughter by Kim Edwards. There
is a library book-club-to-go bag available for this book.
Gloria Dei continues reading through the new
testament. Here is the schedule for March:
March 7-12
March 14-19
March 21-26
March 28-April 2
John 11-13
John 14-17
John 18-2
John 21
Join Pastor Tim on Thursday, March 17 from
6:30-8:30 p.m. for a discussion on the book of John.
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HEALTH MINISTRIES
Contact Judi Schwerin, Faith Community Nurse, at [email protected]
HEALTH MINISTRY SCHEDULE
Empty Arms
Monday, March 7, 7:00 p.m.
[email protected]
Room 101
Support group for infertility or
pregnancy loss
Stephen Ministers
Thursday, March 10
Room 123
Confidential support ministry for
those facing difficult times
Check’n on the Second
March 12-13
Gathering Area
Blood pressure checks following
Worship services
Divorce C.A.S.T.
Thursday, March 17, 6:30 p.m.
Room 123
Support group for those dealing with
separation, divorce, or remarriage
Women in Transition
Tuesday, March 22, 5:30 p.m.
Contact: [email protected]
Room 123
Dinner
Support group for women facing
widowhood
Exercising Your Faith
Mondays, 5:15-6:30 p.m.
Youth Room
Exercise and Bible study
SIGH Clinic
Wednesday, March 23
12:00-4:00 p.m.
Falls Community
Center
521 N. Main Ave.
Care and comfort to those struggling
in Sioux Falls
Pickle-ball
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:15-10:15 a.m. Gym
[email protected]
Thursdays, 6:45-8:45 p.m.
[email protected]
Exercise and FUN
WALKING SOULS
We have been walking to Jerusalem now for a little over two weeks and I trust your Lenten walking is going well. I'm not sure how
much you know about Jerusalem, but I want to share some general tidbits with you about early Jerusalem's first 500 years.
 Jerusalem is the site of much turmoil through the ages. It has been destroyed, besieged, attacked, captured and recaptured
countless times.
 Jerusalem is a central city in both the Jewish and the Islam religions.
 Archeological evidence indicates the first settlement in what would become Jerusalem was built between 4500-3500 BCE (before
the common era) or BC (before the birth of Christ).
 The Israelite history in Jerusalem began in 1,000 BCE when King David conquered Jerusalem. After this it became the City of
David, and the capital of the United Kingdom of Israel.
 It was at the site of Mount Moriah that David constructed an altar and brought the Ark of the Covenant to the city.
Jerusalem now was not only the political, but also the spiritual center for the Jewish people. Sacrifices were offered here and the
people had three pilgrimages a year, including the all important Passover. ( Did you
know that it was also on Mount Moriah that obedient Abraham was ready to offer Isaac
as an offering to God? The Bible is so rich in symbolism!)
 David was part of God's plan as a successful warrior, and his son Solomon built the
grand Temple of Solomon at about the same site.
 Near the end of Solomon's reign, the Kingdom of Judah split from the Kingdom of Israel
and Jerusalem became the capital of the Kingdom of Judah.
 As the years progressed and the Kingdom of Israel was decimated, Jerusalem again had
paramount status.
Let’s take this period of Lent to exercise the physical body by walking, exercise the spiritual body by praying, and exercise the mind
by learning about Jerusalem. Blessings to you on your journey! Judi
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CHURCH COUNCIL
CURRENT
CHURCH COUNCIL
Board of Education Chair
Position Open
Council President
Rob Broin
Check out the Resources page on the
Gloria Dei website for Council
Minutes.
Board of Administration Chair
Julie Garry
Council Vice President
Jon Sogn
Board of Fellowship Chair
Erin Horstmeyer
Treasurer
Jarrod Edelen
Board of Mission and
Outreach Chair
Aaron Schultz
Secretary
Sara Dannen
Board of Worship and
Arts Chair
Nancy Vanden Berge
FINANCIAL NEWS
Contact Cheryl McGuire, Business/Facility Administrator, at [email protected]
Simply Giving
Simply Giving is a simple way to
make your regular church
contributions. The program is
designed to help you conveniently,
consistently, and joyfully give
financial gifts to Gloria Dei’s
ministry.
Both our members and Gloria Dei
benefit from using this program.
By giving through electronic funds
transfer, you are truly giving of the
Biblical “first fruits.” Gloria Dei
benefits from a consistent,
predictable income. Please
prayerfully consider this giving
opportunity.
2016 General
Offerings
Weekly Attendance
January
$170,487
January 2/3
674
Year-to-date actual
$170,487
January 9/10
887
Year-to-date pledged
$137,583
January 16/17
682
January 23/24
1019
January 30/31
1030
3-Year Pledge
(5/1/2015 - 4/30/2018)
January Offerings
$54,500
Total Offerings
since Campaign start
$817,401
Forms are available in the church
office and on page 15 of this
newsletter.
Total 3-Year Pledge
$3,209,597
Contact Cheryl McGuire for more
information.
The mortgage loan balance is $4,585,942.
If you are a Thrivent member, you may have Thrivent Choice Dollars available to
donate to a non-profit organization. We would like to suggest that you select Gloria
Dei Lutheran Church to receive your choice dollars. They must be designated by
March 31. Thank you.
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SIMPLY GIVING
AUTHORIZATION FORM
Name of the organization: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
ENVELOPE/DONOR #
DATE
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Type of authorization:
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 Change banking information
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Address
City
State
Zip
Email Address
DATE OF FIRST DONATION:
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FREQUENCY OF DONATION:
FUNDS:
 Weekly – Mondays
 Monthly on the 1st
 Monthly on the 15th
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General/Operating
Loaves & Fishes
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Total
Please debit my donation from my (check one):
CHECKING / SAVINGS
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$_____________
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Account Number: ___________________________________
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I authorize the above organization to process debit entries to my account. I understand that this authority will remain in effect until I provide
reasonable notification to terminate the authorization.
Authorized Signature:_______________________________________________________ Date:________________
If using a checking account, please attach a voided check at the bottom of this page.
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LIBRARY NEWS
Contact Laura Ruesch at [email protected]
Checking Out Books Is A Piece of Cake!
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Remove the card, and print your first and last name
Stamp the return date on the card, and place it in the card caddy on the desk
Stamp the return date on the card pocket or the date return card in the movies
so that you know when to return your items
ENJOY!
If it’s your first time checking out, not a problem! Just fill out an information
slip (found in the desk caddy), and paperclip it to your book card.
These wonderful children’s Easter books will be on the shelf and ready to check out in March. They are located in the Children’s Area
in the back of the library. Also new: The Super Gifts of Spring by Dandi Daley Mackall.
Several biblical DVDs have been added this month. A.D. The Bible Continues is the continuation of where The Bible left off. The
journey begins with the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. The Gospel of John, Saul, The Book of Daniel, and The Book of Ruth
are all excellent movies to watch for biblical history. The Friends of Jesus, written by Karen Kingsbury, includes the stories of Simon,
Martha, Jairus, Mary Magdalene, Peter and John, friends with whom Jesus surrounded himself.
Eve, written by Wm. Paul Young, author of The Shack, is a
novel that is a bold, unprecedented exploration of the Creation
narrative, true to the original texts and centuries of scholarship,
yet with breathtaking discoveries that challenge traditional
beliefs about who we are and how we’re made.
The Beginner’s Bible set of four DVDs, each with 3-4 stories,
includes The Story of Easter, The Story of Jesus and His
Miracles, The Story of Daniel and the Lion’s Den, The Story of
the Battle of Jericho, The Story of the Prodigal Son, The Story
of the Good Samaritan, The Story of Noah’s Ark and more.
The five book series, The Last Jihad, will be completed with the
addition of The Last Days and The Copper Scroll, books two
and four, respectively, of the series. Author Joel C. Rosenberg
is an American strategist and has written several books on
Middle East politics, Bible prophecy and political thrillers.
The Saddle Club movies are very popular check-outs in the
Youth section. Two new DVDs will be added to the collection:
The Saddle Club: Friends Forever and The Saddle Club:
Saving Pine Hollow.
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SCOUTING NEWS
Contact Lyle Ruesch [email protected] or 371-1749
Boy Scout Mission: Is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
Boy Scouts & Cub Scouts of Gloria Dei celebrated Scout Sunday on February 7 th by ushering, greeting, lectoring and serving breakfast.
On February 6, the annual Klondike Derby was held at the Newton Hills Boy Scout Camp. It was postponed from an extremely cold
Saturday in January. Some of the older Scouts of Troop 371 helped plan for the event along with the District and then ran the six
individual stations. Each of the six Scout units that attended was scored at each station and the highest scoring units received an award
at each station.
March Scout Calendar
Twelve scouts and five adults from Troop 371 went on a winter “campout” to the
Shetek Boy Scout Camp January 29-31. They spent the day outside working on
orienteering and exploring and having some “snow fun.” In the evening they had
some indoor fun and of course cooked and ate some tasty food. The adults enjoyed
sitting in front of the blaze in the massive fireplace, not being “attached” to any
phones or computers.
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Troop 371
March 7 Troop Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Scout physicals
March 14 Court of Honor 7:00 p.m.
March 21 PLC 6:15 p.m.
Troop Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Troop Committee Meeting 8:15 p.m.
Scout physicals
March 28 No School – No Scouts
Pack 371
March 18 Pinewood Derby Practice 5:00-7:00 p.m.
March 19 Pinewood Derby Race 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Individual Den Meetings
STAFF DIRECTORY
CHURCH OFFICE 605-371-3737
Tim Selbo
Senior Pastor
[email protected]
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Deb Peterson
Food Ministry Co-Coordinator
[email protected]
Loren Odland
Associate Pastor
[email protected]
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Jan Wood
Food Ministry Co-Coordinator
[email protected]
Dwight Stensgaard
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Associate Pastor/COO
[email protected]
Janine Larson
Food Ministry Assistant
Matt Walicke
Director of Worship Arts
[email protected]
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Dan and Molly Rost
Child Care Coordinators
[email protected]
Cheryl McGuire
Business/Facility Administrator
[email protected]
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Jeff Riley
Head Custodian
[email protected]
Sharon Claude
Preschool Director
[email protected]
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Gordy Albers
Custodian
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Sandy Berven
Director of Children, Youth and
Family Ministries
[email protected]
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Tanya Stadem
Office Staff
[email protected]
Pat Zoerink
Office Staff
[email protected]
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Judi Schwerin
Faith Community Nurse
[email protected]
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Heidi Nail
Office Staff
[email protected]
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Darice Huber
Director of Lay Ministries
[email protected]
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Rachael Fode
Media Ministry Coordinator
[email protected]
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Gail Wilcox
Office Administrator
[email protected]
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Cicely Schock
[email protected]
Michelle Anderson
Education Assistant
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