Marriages: None. Deaths: Patsy Steffensen; Marvin Marttila. Baptisms: None. Confirmations: None. Transfers In: None. Transfers Out: None.

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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 Devotional Page Pg 3 Council Minutes Pg 4 Birthdays Spilling the Beans Pg 5 Puzzle Page Pg 6-7 Prayer Program Pg 8 Evangelism Page Marriages: None. Deaths: Patsy Steffensen; Marvin Marttila Baptisms: None. Confirmations: None. Transfers In: None. Pg 9 NALC Daily Bible Reading Pg 10 Happenings this Month Pg. 11 Calendar Pg. 12 Mail page Transfers Out: None. 1

2 Listening for the Promise The Epiphany of Our Lord January 6, 2018 Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. - Isaiah 60:3 Global Magnetism Take a good long look today. Gaze far outside the room where you now sit, and behold the global epiphany of Jesus. An epiphany is a revealing, a making known, a public showing that is a great ah ha moment. January 6th is called Epiphany Day - the 12th day of Christmas - marking the visual appearance of Jesus to the nations. On this day the magi from the East got an eye-full. They got to see the glory of God revealed in the Babe of Bethlehem. To these kings on camels from across the desert is made known who the Ruler of the universe really is. These are Gentiles, not Jews. They are foreigners, of other tongues, not the chosen people of Abraham. And here they are, in the Nativity story. They were well-off and educated experts in astronomy and ancient writings. (Think: PhD-types). They were Persians, with a wholly different worldview and culture. And yet, here they are, given a key role in the Lord s invasion of Earth. They illustrate the world-wide scope of this Jesus. As the lowly shepherds signify the gift of the Savior for local commoners, now these magi too get a peek at what God has done. These rich and learned foreigners are in on this salvation from on high. Talk about inclusivity; the Lord is going all out. Jesus is for everyone! He was multicultural centuries before we knew about that word. From Jesus first entry into our human race, it is revealed that God s love is universal. Now today, can you see how wide is this child s sway? Isaiah was absolutely correct: Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. Yup, nations and kings across the centuries and around the world do come to Christ s light. Christians come in every color and every language, in all age groups and income levels. Jesus has a global magnetism. Jesus reigns from pole to pole. Our joyous response is Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. Lift up your eyes round about and see! (Isaiah 60:1, 4). Happy Epiphany! Sola Worship Resource Weekly Devotional 2018, Sola Publishing ( written by Chris Brekke. Scripture taken from ESV Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version ), copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. 2

3 Council Minutes Trinity Lutheran Church 14 December :00 pm Meeting was conducted by President Larry Jensen. Present: Bob Hauschildt, Aaron Swanson, Bud Larrabee, Brittany Larson, Charles Anderson, Brian Jager, Larry Jensen, and Pastor Patterson Absent: Lee Swanson Devotions: Bud had devotions Secretary s Report: Brittany made a motion to approve the minutes. Seconded by Bud. Motion carried Treasurer s Report: Treasurer s report for November reviewed. Bud made a motion to approve. Seconded by Charles. Motion carried. Committee Reports: Christian Ed: Brittany reported that Christmas program was scheduled for Sunday, December 17 th at 5 pm. BBQ supper by the TLCW will be provided. No Sunday school will be held remainder of December resumes January 7 th. Acolyte list has been made and the kids will be starting on the 7 th of January. Pastor will be meeting with Acolytes and parents to discuss the duties that are expected. Evangelism: No meeting held tonight. Property: Bud reported that peoples have been wondering about why there are no greeters. Due to space constraints on calendar and Usher s role as greeters had been removed a few years back. Will place on Annual Meeting Agenda to discuss. Discussion held about the types of services that are used each month. Previously decided to have 3 traditional and 1 contemporary service each month. This will also be added to the Annual Meeting Agenda. Old Business: Parsonage still need receipts for parsonage upgrade from Pastor so a motion can be made to make restitution to them. Pastor will bring them at next meeting. Window purchase & installation will be done Spring Theresa will begin duties as Treasurer in January. Terry has been in contact with Theresa and helping to make a smooth transition. A short council meeting was held the previous Sunday to address the number of Christmas Services. See those minutes for details. New Business: Christmas offering discussed. Motion by Brittany to have the loose Christmas offering be given to the ESD Mission District of the NALC. Motion seconded by Brian. Motion carried. Nominating committee letters have been sent. Positions needed are Roger, and Bud. Brittany has agreed to do a 2 nd term. Christian Ed has Tammy s first term up. Budget Report reviewed and discussed. Report is complete pending the S.S. & Medicare withholdings. Motion by Bob to approve the report as amended to give to the Congregation at the Annual Meeting; seconded by Bud. Motion carried. December 24 th no morning services, Christmas Eve Candlelight services at 4 pm in Badger and 9 pm at Trinity held instead. January 1 st is New Year s Day Food Pantry will be closed. Annual meeting for Trinity will be held on January 21 st with potluck dinner to follow Badger s annual meeting will be held January 28 th. Trinity will have worship at 9 am that Sunday. Next meeting will be Thursday, January 11 th at 7 pm. Brian made a motion to adjourn and seconded by Charles. Motion carried. Adjourned in Lord s Prayer. 3 Submitted by: Brittany Larson

4 2 Raquel (Jager) Gorder 2 Mike Jager 3 Doug Hakeman 2 Darian Riter 8 Jeanne (Steffensen) Olney 8 Jenna Johnson 10 Danielle Schaefer 13 Lana Niemann 17 Jason Arneson 21 Delbert Riter 21 Morrell Spencer 21 Ethan Swanson 22 Abby Antonen 22 Ronald Koistinen 26 Carmen Antonen Spill the beans!? Please do! We love hearing from you please let us know what is going on in your lives! Newsletter submissions are few and far between our church family loves learning about you and what is going on in your lives! 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 lives we love to hear from you! 4

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6 The list provided below is Trinity s Prayer Program for the 2018 year. Each week we prayer for members of our church. Please cut out and keep near your bibles. The names will be printed in weekly bulletins, but no longer in the newsletter. An additional list can be published for those that are needing extra prayers, whether due to health concerns general or specific illness, or other things that may be going on in your life. January 7 th Travis Riter; Bud & Patty Larrabee; Bob & Vikki Koistinen; Nick Jensen 14 th Jessica Koistinen; Chance Kretzschmar; Elaine Larsen; Ruby Crowe 21 st Roberta Pedersen; Kathy Antonen; Brooks (Jager) Borchard; Jason Arneson 22 nd Jonathan Kretzschmar; Charles Anderson; Daniel Andrews; Kim & Roxie Bevers 29 th Carol Olson; Tony & Stacy and Kye & Aspen Campbell; Janet Andrews February 4 th Kristi (Kasten) Roed; Chance Niemann; Lynn & Lillian Haug; Barbara (Koisti) Halonen 11 th Shyla Kielty; Dan, Christi, Broden, & Anaiya Koistinen; Justin Espland 18 th Barb Ruotsalainen; Kirby Antonen; Jeanne (Steffensen) Olney 25 th Raquel (Jager) Donnelly; Marcey (Jager) Hagedorn; Pat & Nina Harding March 4 th Andy & Sharon Espland; Brian & Renae Jager; Bradley Gomer 11 th Kasey Steffensen; Amy (Riter) Parish; Deb Paso; Bradley Ruotsalainen 18 th Danielle Schaefer; Linnea (Swanson) Sando; Nicole (Jager) Simril 25 th Scott, Amber, Jocelyn, Faith & Tanner Steffensen; Allen West; Larry & Sandy Aho April 1 st Floyd Arneson; Larry Barnett; Stacy Hakeman 8 th Larry & Tanya Jensen; Terry Hauschildt; Mark Anderson; Brent Koisti 15 th Ron & Lana Glaim; Doug Hakeman; Robert & Marian Carlson 22 nd Tracy (Lee) Barlow; Justin Koistinen; Lana Niemann 29 th Eugene Riter; Mary Pekas; Charles Strande; Doriane Paso May 6 th Michael Jager; Lila Grape; Abby Antonen; 13 th Linda (Clark) Currence; Carmen Antonen; Ray & Joan Arneson 20 th Jeremy Espland; Roy, Sammi, & Remington Hauschildt; George Grape 27 th Gerald, Brittany, Laura, Alyce, & Carolyn Larson; Elizabeth (Kasten) Gau; Lexi Kranz June 3 rd Terry Pedersen; Donald Jr. Anderson; Mark Anderson; 10 th Robert & Sue Kasten; June Hakeman; Jamie (Jager) Jorgenson 17 th Todd, Abby, Emma, Evan & Addison Schultz; Morrell Spencer; Brett Kasten 24 th Denny & Lori Patterson; Jade Kretzschmar; Darin Riter July 1 st Jeff & Sharon Jager; Bob & Theresa Hauschildt; Deano Hartwig 8 th Jason, Brandy, Emmett, Melanie, & Claudia Aho; Don & Sharon Thue; Aaron Swanson 15 th Terry & Paulette Kasten; Angela (Jager) Hudy; Kari (Carlson) Fleming 22 nd Deni Christopherson; Arlo & Barb Carlson; Christina (Andrews) Bahr 29 th Gerry & Doris Koisti; Roger & Donna Anderson; Paul Kasten; August 5 th Brady, Ciara, Jaden, Maddie, Dawson, & Preston Jager; Noel Christopherson 12 th Pastor & Penny Patterson; Ericka (Koistinen) Stormo; Shirley Skoglund; Cyra Schaefer 19 th Harvey Aho; Jeanette Tuohino; Dacia (Pedersen) Sorrell; Ashley Jensen 25 th Dawn (Hakeman) Nelson; Randy Riter; Donna Steffensen 6

7 September 2 nd Roger & Jane Haufschild; Unice Jager; Gerald Kasten; Amanda Jensen 9 th Sheldon & Darla Koisti; Sherri (Ruotsalainen) Tormanen; Ethan Swanson 16 th Tony Arneson; Ronald Dickson; Elwood & Gayle Andrews 23 rd Darren Kastein; Unice Jager; Steven Hauschildt; Jane Espland; 30 th Morrell Spencer; Jill (Jager) Mundale; Lloyd Riter October 7 th Darryl & Gloria Kastein; Ronald Koistinen; Seth Swanson 14 th David Carlson; Allan & Janet Arends; Jessica Koistinen; 21 st Alan Brendsel; Ann (Grape) Cromer; Ethel Koistinen 28 th Jimmy Glaim; Timothy Carlson; Scott Bentley; James & Marla Andrews November 4 th Alex Antonen; Jarid Espland; Shirley Strande; Donna Muser 11 th Jessica (Koistinen) Prouty; Pat, Tammy & Skyler McNamara; David Lee 18 th James Anderson; Doug Koistinen; James & Cynthia Juntunen 25 th Barry & Dorene Lemme; Cathy Prouty; Delbert & Sylvia Riter December 2 nd Rusty & Sherry Antonen; Robert Bentley 9 th Darin Aho; Cheri (Carlson) Welk; Kelly Haug; Rhonda Paso 16 th Leona, Samantha, Kayla, & Bella Kretzschmar; Rodney Anderson; Darin Miller 23 rd Kris (Nielsen) Anthony; Austin Niemann; Kelsi (Nelson) Oderman 30 th Barbara Miller; Kendell Riter; Alan & Lee Swanson; Jan & Stan Sowers From the Correct Perspective A child sat at his grandmother s feet as she embroidered. Looking up, he saw a mishmash of threads & ugly knots, but no discernable picture or words. Nana, he said with concern, that s not very pretty. Come up here, Grandma invited, and look at it from this side. You have to see it from my perspective. Oh! the boy exclaimed then. It s beautiful! Today the Magi gaze in deep wonder at what they see: heaven on earth, earth in heaven, humanity in God, God in humanity, one whom the whole universe cannot contain now enclosed in a tiny body. As they look... their symbolic gifts bear witness: incense for God, gold for a king, myrrh for one who is to die. Peter Chrysologus (5th century) Seeing the world from our human, earthly viewpoint, we can t grasp the masterpiece that God is completing. But when we finally see it from his perspective, we ll discover that the threads & knots all contribute to a beautiful work of art. That work won t be finished until Jesus returns, but in the meantime, may God grant us an occasional glimpse of the work in progress from God s side! 7

8 Emmanuel: The Glory of Christmas By Max Lucado & Charles Swindoll Then the angel said to them, Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:10-11 We worry. We worry about the IRS and the SAT and the FBI. We worry we won t have enough money, and when we have money we worry that we won t manage it well. We worry that the world will end before the parking meter expires. We worry what the dog thinks if he sees us step out of the shower. We worry that someday we ll learn that fat-free yogurt was fattening. Honestly, now. Did God save you so you would fret? Would he teach you to walk just to watch you fall? Would he be nailed to the cross for your sins and then disregard your prayers? I don t think so either. ~ Max Lucado (in the Grip of Grace) A Tree That Points to Jesus By David Mead I love to see my Christmas tree. It glows so bright and heavenly, Reminding me at Christmas time Of how the starry skies did shine In Bethlehem so long ago When heaven s angels were aglow. To shepherds who were filled with fear The shining angel did appear And brought good tidings of great joy. The Light of God a baby boy- Was wrapped with love that very morn. The Savior of the world was born. So when I see my tree so bright, I thank God for his gift of Light. For Christ was born for you and me That we may all shine heavenly. A bright, eternal life s in store With him in heaven forevermore. The Three Wise Men In the dessert, very far, Wise Men saw a shining star. They all cheered a cheery cheer. This star means a King is near! Lets go find him right away. Grab your camel. Leave today! So they all sat on a hump and they followed. Bump, bump, bump. That bright star was leading them to a child in Bethlehem. They gave him some gifts, I m told: Myrrh and frankincense and gold. David Mead, 2005 Creative Communications for the Parish. 8

9 Daily Bible reading guide from the NALC, LCMS & LCC Reading the Word of God, a daily Bible reading guide, has been prepared for Lutherans to use over the next three years. The NALC has joined with the Lutheran Church-Canada & the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod to compile a three-year plan of daily Bible readings & a year-long series of weekly readings on Martin Luther s approach to the Scriptures. Daily Readings The daily readings are listed on calendars for 2018, 2019 and The plan provides a guide that will take the reader through the entire Old Testament one time in three years, with the exception of Psalms, which are read twice each year. The New Testament will be read twice in the three years. A reading from the Old Testament, a psalm (or portion of a psalm) and a reading from the New Testament are assigned for each day. Certain church festivals Christmas, Easter, Pentecost and so forth have readings appointed for the specific occasion. Weekly Readings As a companion to the Daily Reading Guide, the participants of the NALC-LCC-LCMS consultations are also offering selected readings from the work, Luther and the Scriptures, by Johann Michael Reu, ( ) a German-born American Lutheran pastor, theologian & educator who taught from 1899 until his death at Wartburg Theological Seminary, Dubuque, IA. As Luther speaks to us of the clarity, simplicity, and trustworthiness and infallibility of Scripture, it is our hope & prayer that each member, household & congregation will turn daily to the Biblical readings with renewed desire for the Word which is a lamp to [our] feet & a light to [our] path (Ps. 119:105). If you are interested in participating in this journey, copies have been made in the Narthex to pick up. If more are needed (which would be awesome!) please let Brittany know and she will print a copy for you. 9

10 January 15 th we celebrate MLK Jr. s birthday! We celebrate the baptism of Jesus on Sunday, January 7 th. Trinity will have our Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 21 st following the worship service. A potluck dinner will follow in the basement. Please have your committee reports to Brittany by Wednesday, January 17 th. Badger is scheduled to have their annual meeting on January 28 th. Because of this, we will have our worship service at 9 am that Sunday. No Sunday School will be held that day. 10

11 Pastor Dave Patterson: Secretary: Brittany Larson Office open by appointment Parsonage: (605) C: H: Office: C: (605) Website: Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 New Year s Day *denotes service with communion Food Pantry Closed No Adult Bible Class 5:30 pm Confirmation 7 Baptism of Our Lord :30 am Sunday School 10:45 am Worship 12:30-3 Food Pantry 7 pm Adult Bible Class 5:30 pm Confirmation 6:30 pm Evangelism Mtg 7 pm Council Mtg MLK Jr. Day :30 pm 9:30 am Sunday School Committee Reports 12:30-3 Food Nursing Home 10:45 am Worship* Due! Pantry 5:30 pm Confirmation 7pm Adult Bible Class :30 am Sunday School 10:45 am Worship Trinity s Annual Meeting 12:30-3 Food Pantry 7 pm Adult Bible Class 1 pm Quilting 5:30 pm Confirmation 8:45 am Fold Newsletter am Worship* No Sunday School Badger Acolytes: 1/7 Jocelyn Steffensen 1/14 Madalyn Bos 1/21 Emma Schultz 1/28 Macy Muller 12:30-3 Food Pantry Audio Visual: 1/7 1/14 1/21 1/28 Scripture Reader: 1/7 1/14 1/21 1/28 Kindness is like snow it beautifies everything it covers. Kahlil Gibran Ushers: Jason Aho Confirmation will be held at Trinity for the month of January. 11

12 RETURN SERVICE REQUIRED Return to: TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH RD AVE N P.O. BOX 230 LAKE NORDEN, SD