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1 Trinity Lutheran Church Lake Norden, SD Member NALC Pastor David Patterson Trinity Office: Secretary: Brittany Larson Parsonage: C: (605) Website: H: (605) C: (605) Like us on Facebook! Pg 1 Membership Pg 2-3 Pastor s Page Marriages: None. Deaths: Ron Dickson Baptisms: None. Confirmations: None Transfers In: None. Trans. Out: None. Per Trinity s Constitution to be a voting member, you must be a confirmed member that has communed in this congregation & shall have made a contribution of record to this congregation. To help us keep an accurate roster of these basic standards, please fill out a communion card and place in the offering plate. Cards are in the pew holders. To contribute, place money in an envelope (also in pew holders) with your name on it. If you do not wish to use an envelope, you can write a check addressed to Trinity Lutheran Church and state offering on memo line. Please note there is no defined amount that needs to be given it can be as small as a penny. Please note that these parameters must be met to vote at any congregational meeting. Decision made by the council to utilize the honor system at the annual meeting with these limits identified and members place a mark if they have met them. If you have any concerns or questions about this, please contact a council member. Thank you for your assistance on this the vital issue. **IF THESE PARAMETERS ARE NOT MET YOU ARE THEN AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER, WHICH MEANS YOU RE NOT ABLE TO VOTE BUT STILL A MEMBER OF TRINITY.** Pg 3-4 Council Minutes Pg 5 Spill the Beans Birthdays Plan Ahead Pg 6 Kids Page Pg. 7 Calendar Pg. 8 Mail page 1

2 Living the Disciple s Life Through the season of Pentecost, I am preparing a series of articles about discipleship. In this month s article (the 6 th and final article in the series) I explore living a disciple s life in in the way of Jesus Christ and then bring this series to its conclusion. Living the disciple s life in the way of Jesus Christ Then Jesus told his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it (Matthew 16:24-25). When you become aware of God s presence in you and with you, and you come to know Him through His Word, something incredible begins to happen: you begin to desire to be LIKE Him. The truest way to know someone more deeply is to stand in their shoes, walk in their footsteps. It does not matter that you fall, it does not matter that you fail. For it is in the trying that one grows closer to God. If you could truly live and act as Jesus lived and acted (truly righteous and free of sin), then you would have no need of Him. It is when you try to walk in Jesus footsteps and fail that you most deeply experience God s presence in your life. For it is when you turn away from Christ s path and stumble and fall that God lifts you up, and turns you back to Him, and sets your feet (once again) on the path which Christ has trod. And in that moment we experience two equal and opposite insights: a profound understanding of just how far beyond us God is, and an equally profound understanding of just how close to us God is. My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments. Whoever says "I know him" but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him, but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. By this we may know that we are in him: whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked (1 John 2:1-6). Conclusion Discipleship is not first and foremost about salvation. Salvation is the Father s work of grace, through faith in the Son, by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. And discipleship is not a synonym of faith in Jesus Christ. Discipleship is the wholehearted response to the faith given by God. It is the giving of all in response to the one who has given you all; it is the giving up to Him who first gave up everything for you; and it is living for the one who lives in, with and for you. Discipleship is not easy. It requires a total devotion of your life to God and this devotion requires discipline: A discipled commitment to living each and every moment of each and every day in relationship with God who has first established this relationship with you; a discipled commitment to learning from God more about God through His ultimate revelation of Himself, His own true Son, and the Scriptures that testify to Him; and a disciplined commitment 2

3 to follow Jesus, to do as Jesus did and as He would have us do, and to become more like Him. Discipleship is difficult, but the benefits far outweigh the costs. We will only experience the full blessings of eternal life in the resurrection, but what price would you pay to experience even the smallest part of those blessings now. This is what discipleship is all about. We live is a world today where most people doubt the value of the church and question why they would want to have anything to do with it (or with God). It is not enough to tell them about Jesus and the blessings of eternal life, we must show them. We need disciples. We have many people who want to tell us about God and many people who would lead us in worshiping God, but when was the last time you met someone who could actually show you God is a real and very personal way. This is what disciples do. They live in a consciously aware relationship with God; continually learning more and more about God; and in that relationship and through that learning, continually seeking to follow in His ways and become more like Him. It is through the lives of disciple that we can glimpse God with us. So, will you be a disciple? "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple. For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it? Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him, saying, 'This man began to build and was not able to finish.' Or what king, going out to encounter another king in war, will not sit down first and deliberate whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with twenty thousand? And if not, while the other is yet a great way off, he sends a delegation and asks for terms of peace. So therefore, any one of you who does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple (Luke 14:26-33). Pastor David Patterson Council Minutes Trinity Lutheran Church 11 October 2018 Meeting was opened by President Dan Koistinen Present: Dan Koistinen, Bob Hauschildt, Lee Swanson, Brian Jager, Brady Jager, David Carlson, and Pastor Patterson Absent: two unfilled positions, Larry Jensen Others Present: Brittan Larson, Teresa Hauschildt, Penny Patterson Devotions: Pastor had devotions 3

4 Secretary s Report: Brian made a motion to approve the minutes. Seconded by David C. Motion carried Treasurer s Report: Tabled till next month to provide time to fix glitches/errors. Committee Reports: Christian Ed: Christmas Program is in progress Evangelism: Will be held in conjunction with the Covenant Church at the Community Center Oct. 27 from 5-8 pm. Property: Educational Unit Rafters not yet started. Altar Cloth Mechanism in process. Hope to be completed by October 28. Worship & Music: Discussed the Sing-a-long Video. Pastor noted most small churches no longer have pianists/organists. Brady made a motion to spend $140 to subscribe to the Sing-a-long-Video service. Seconded by David. Motion carried. Old Business: Discussed voting membership and qualifications. Parsonage update Pastor would like to see this completed by January. A list of what needs to be done. May need to consider hiring to finish. Still have two open council positions. Several members have been approached and they have declined the position. A couple more names were submitted for consideration. Anyone interested in being on the council, please let one of the member know. New Business: October is Pastor Appreciation Month. MDiv Student from Madagascar was discussed. Council decided not to support this mission. Lawn Terry Kasten will not be mowing the lawn next summer. Brady said he will do this. Thank you extended to Terry for his service. Harvest Festival Offering: o Loose offering will go to the Haiti Mission o Envelopes will go to respective congregations Brittany reminded us that Committee Reports will be needed by January 6 th so Annual report can be printed that week to allow a 2- week period for people to review prior to the annual meeting Church Calendar was presented for review Next meeting will be Thursday November 8, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Brian will have devotions Joint Meeting with Badger will be in November. No definite date given at this time. Submitted by: Lee Swanson Communications Due to privacy laws, it is recommended that a family member or a friend notify either Brittany or Pastor Patterson directly with any hospitalizations, nursing homes admits, or if any pastoral care is needed. We don t want anyone to be left hanging during times of need. We want to hear from you not only in times of need, but also in your times of joy! Let the office know what is happening in your 4 lives we love to hear from you!

5 2 Jocelyn Steffensen 4 Shawna (Sowers) Kretzschmar 6 Robert Kasten 10 Dawson Jager 11 Amy (Riter) Parish 13 Shirley Strande 13 Patrick McNamara 14 Angela (Jager) Hudy 15 Kirby Antonen 17 Sylvia Riter 18 Faron Sowers 19 Christi Koistinen 20 Donna Anderson 20 Floyd Arneson 21 Carolyn Larson 22 Unice Jager 23 Darin Miller 24 Eugene Riter 26 Bella Ann Kretzschmar 27 Sheldon Koisti 27 Lila Grape 27 Gerald Kasten 30 Cyra Schaefer What are Fellowship dinners? They provide an opportunity for church members to share ideas of good nutrition, strengthen friendships, and celebrate God s goodness. Even in the days of Israel there was a coming together for feasting and socializing... What better way for family, friends, and visitors to relax together in a spiritual setting than by choosing to fellowship together through sharing a meal. Although many believers today do not recognize the importance of fellowship or local church involvement, Christian fellowship is essential to spiritual growth. Many aspects of our spiritual lives depend on being together with other believers to encourage, teach, serve, and share life together Fellowship meals may consist of a dinner menu to include: entrees, cooked vegetables, salads and/or relishes, breads, beverages, and desserts. Other ideas for meal planning include soup and salad menus, theme menus, holiday type meals, and build your own meal from simple ingredients from a baked potato bar, salad or sandwich bar. Anything goes the simpler the better! We will have a fellowship meal each month, excluding December & May, every 2 nd Sunday. We will pass a sign-up sheet for a Host/Hosts for each month and then hang in the Narthex. This can be one family or more anything goes! In general, the host is responsible for the main course, while the other guests bring a salad/vegetable dish, an appetizer, or a dessert to round out the meal. At the end of each month we will pass a signup sheet for the rest of the meal for the next month. 5 TLC Women s November mission is to provide 20 meals for Thanksgiving for Food Pantry. Each Sunday in November we will be collecting items to complete a Thanksgiving meal. November 4 th : Potatoes and dressing November 11 th : Can of cranberry sauce, green beans or corn, pumpkin November 18 th : Jello and can of fruit

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7 Meeting was called to order by Chair Renae Jager. Trinity Lutheran Women Meeting October 3 rd, 2018 Present: Tammy McNamara, Jane Haufschild, Barb Ruotsalainen, Sylvia Riter, Paulette Kasen, Kathy Antonen, Jeanette Tuohino, and Lori Patterson. Devotions were given by Jane Hauschildt. Jane, Jeanette, Kathy, and Paulette presented a skit. Secretary s Report was read by Kathy Antonen. Motion to approve as presented by Lori and seconded by Tammy. Treasurer s Report: Given by Tammy. Balance of $ Motion by Barb and seconded by Lori to approve as presented. Old Business: Angel Tree Project was discussed. Unanimous decision was made to not proceed with this project. Discussion was held on church cleaning. We had set up another fall date as the spring cleaning was not completed. It a bust. Discussed that is probably time to hire this out. Unfortunately, everyone is busy and unable to commit to. No action taken. Will table until next spring. October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Will celebrate Pastor Dave during service on October 14 th and fellowship meal. Women will present with card and money. Fellowship meals are planned for every 2 nd Sunday of the month except for December and May. New Business: We have individuals who will apply for Thrivent Action Team money for Thanksgiving meal for Food Pantry, poinsettias, and possibly the LNCC Christmas Party. A quilt for senior Kirby Antonen is in the works. Will be presented to him in May Need someone to organize and chair the Lake Norden Care Center Christmas Party. (Usually first Wednesday of December 2 pm) Will ask Brittany to place in bulletin and newsletter. Harvest Festival is October 27 th in conjunction with Covenant Church. Being no further business meeting adjourned. Next meeting will be Wednesday, December 5 th at 7 pm. 7

8 Sunday School Families: We Will begin singing our Christmas program songs in November and start practicing our skit in December. Teachers please make note that they will have class throughout November, but not during December. If you have any questions, please contact Brittany! ATTENTION ALL COMMITTEES!! Your reports are due to the office by January 6 th NO LATER. It was requested that the annual report be printed and available 2 weeks prior to the Annual Meeting, which means a stricter deadline! Sunday School Christmas Program has been set for Wednesday, December 19 th at 7:00 pm. Dinner to follow. Our program this year is From Heaven Above Make-up date has been set for Saturday, December 22 nd at 5 pm if inclement weather prevents our program on Wednesday. When: Saturday, Nov. 24 th Time: 9:00 A.M. Where: Trinity What: Decorate the Church for Advent/Christmas 8

9 Pastor David Patterson: Secretary: Brittany Larson Office open by appointment Parsonage: (605) C: H: Office: C: (605) Website: Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Ushers: David Carlson & Terry Kasten Confirmation held in pm every Wed, unless noted. Every Sunday: 9:30 am Sunday 10:45 Worship Unless noted that date. Food Pantry open every Monday from 12:30-3 pm, unless noted All Saint s - White Simply Worship 6:30 p.m. Evangelism Mtg 7 p.m. Council Mtg th Sun. after Pent; Green Liturgical Communion Fellowship Sunday 6:30 pm Joint Council Meeting Print newsletter 8:45 a.m. Fold Newsletter th Sun. after Pent; Green Simply Contemporary Worship Noisy Offering No Confirmation Class 7:30 pm Joint Thanksgiving Eve Service at Trinity 25 Christ the King - White Simply Communion No Sunday School 9 a.m. Decorate Church Fellowship Sunday Host: The Koistinen Family Scripture Readers: 11/4 Rusty Antonen 11/11Kathy Antonen 11/18 Christi Koistinen 11/21 11/25 Penny Patterson Audio Visual: 11/4 11/11 11/18 11/21 Brittany Larson 11/25 Acolytes: 11/4 Jose Mahe 11/11 Evan Schultz 11/18 Macy Muller 11/21 Laura Larson 11/25 Emme Aho 9

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