PARISH LIGHT. A Reformation Message from Presiding Bishop Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton

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AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH PARISH LIGHT A Beacon of god s love a home for all people American Lutheran Church 401 South Flynn Drive, PO Box 287, Milbank, SD 57252 November 2017 A Reformation Message

1 AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH PARISH LIGHT A Beacon of god s love a home for all people American Lutheran Church 401 South Flynn Drive, PO Box 287, Milbank, SD November 2017 A Reformation Message from Presiding Bishop Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton Dear friends in Christ, You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free. (John 8:32) On Reformation Day, we gathered as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in our congregations, across this church, and with our Lutheran family around the globe to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. This centennial has provided a welcome occasion to learn more about Martin Luther and the Reformation, while strengthening our understanding and commitment to our ministries. It has given us an opportunity to look back on the history of our tradition and to discern how we are being called forward together in Christ. As the first centennial of the Reformation to take place in the context of our church s deep ecumenical and inter-religious partnerships, this anniversary is unfolding in a spirit of reconciliation. Together with our Roman Catholic sisters and brothers, and other ecumenical companions, we have taken significant steps on the way to unity, justice and peace. With our inter-religious neighbors, we also have deepened mutual understanding across religious lines and collaborated for the common good. Over the course of this year, in initiatives and events across this church and The Lutheran World Federation, we have been inspired by the ways in which Lutherans continue to share boldly the gifts of our tradition. One of these is Martin Luther s insistence that the unconditional promise of God s love in Jesus Christ frees us to love and serve our neighbors. This counter-cultural message is as fit for us today as it was for Christians 500 years ago. On this day, and into God s future, we are called to be a public witness to how God is continually at work, in and through us, re-forming the body of Christ in a world broken by sin. Thanks be to God. The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton Presiding Bishop Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Pastoral Acts Donald LeRoy Pratt March 26, 1924 - October 20, 2017 Funeral Wednesday, October 25 Date 10/01/17 10/08/17 10/15//17 10/22/17 10/29/17 Attendance 259 195 175 175 155 Giving $ 12,275 $

Quilters Group The Quilters create quilts that are given to LWR and local charities plus infant quilts for every child baptized at ALC. Meets the 2 nd & 4 th Tuesday at 9am in the Fellowship Hall.

2 Pastoral Acts Donald LeRoy Pratt March 26, October 20, 2017 Funeral Wednesday, October 25 Date 10/01/17 10/08/17 10/15//17 10/22/17 10/29/17 Attendance Giving $ 12,275 $ 2,546 $ 2,814 $ 1,840 $ 2,477 Wednesday Morning Bible Study Wednesdays at 10:00am. Meets in the Library. Thursday Morning Men s Breakfast Study Thursdays at 7am. Meets in the Fellowship Hall. Quilters Group The Quilters create quilts that are given to LWR and local charities plus infant quilts for every child baptized at ALC. Meets the 2 nd & 4 th Tuesday at 9am in the Fellowship Hall. Prayer Shawl Ministry This group crochets or knits prayer shawls (on their own time). Yarn is provided. Contact Janelle Kelly for information. Page Turners Book Club Meets the third Thursday of each month at 7pm. Parish Health Nurse Diana Dirksen reminds us to be on the lookout for details on the Christmas Party the first week of December. A L C C o u n c i l U p d a t e C a p i t a l C a m p a i g n U p d a t e : O u r d e a d l i n e f o r m a t c h i n g f u n d s i s c o m i n g u p o n N o v e m b e r 1 0. P l e a s e m a k e y o u r p l e d g e f o r c o n t r i b u t i n g b y t h e n. Y o u r a c t u a l c o n t r i b u t i o n t o t h e c a p i t a l c a m p a i g n d o e s n o t h a v e t o b e m a d e t h e n, b u t w e d o n e e d t o h a v e y o u r p l e d g e a m o u n t. American Lutheran Church Staff and Church Council ALC OFFICE Office PARISH ASSISTANT Carol Kirchberg Carol.Kirchberg@americanlutheran.com OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Gail Selgeby alcoffice@itcmilbank.com Cell Phone CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Amy Bass Amy.Bass@americanlutheran.com PRESCHOOL Nicole Scott Teacher preschool@americanlutheran.com PARISH NURSE Diana Dirksen dirksen@tnics.com CHURCH COUNCIL President Steve Wenzl Vice President Jerry Kathman Secretary Troy Kastrup Treasurer Mary Bjordahl PROPERTY/ MANAGEMENT Craig Kirchberg Steve Street Jerry Kathman YOUTH/EDUCATION Carol Kirchberg Theresa Granquist Janet Zemlicka FINANCE/STEWARDSHIP Kevin Bjordahl Bob Biersbach Steve Wenzl WORSHIP/EVANGELISM Bryan Johnson Dell Stengel Troy Kastrup If you are unable to attend worship in person: Listen to the service LIVE on KMSD 9am Sundays (1510AM/98.3FM) FACEBOOK Like Us on Facebook Bulletins Newsletters Worship Videos Calendar and Events Pastoral Care Needed? If you or someone you know needs pastoral care, please contact the church office, any of the church staff, or any of the ALC Council Members.

3 Farewell Program Pastor Carl and Carol Larson

4 WE ARE THANKFUL! Whew! The month of October slipped right on by and we will be busy preparing for the holiday season coming up with Thanksgiving and Christmas. Our days have been kept quite busy with many fall activities, including going outside to enjoy the beautiful weather and watching the fall attributes of leaves changing color and falling off the trees. We were fortunate enough to squeeze a visit in at the Pumpkin Patch between all the rain that came about the first part of October. We had an enjoyable time with the fun activities available for us, plus the opportunity of taking home a donated pumpkin. Many thanks to Mark & Emily Mueller for their generosity and hospitality of hosting ALC Preschool. The children were quite impressed with having our local fire department stop by our classroom for a visit during Fire Safety & Prevention Week. They provided us with tips about fire safety, in addition to being able to check out the fire truck first hand (climbing up into the vehicle and sitting in the seats). We also practiced our fire drill at school to ensure we knew where our fire safety spot was. We had a spooktacular end to our month with learning, games, treats, activities, and of course, a good ol Halloween Party. The 4 Year Old Class went to Milbank Rehab (Golden Living Nursing Home) & shared some Halloween Cheer to the residents. Have a blessed November! Save the Date! 2nd Annual SOUP CHALLENGE Coffee Fellowship Hour Sunday, November 19 Served by ALC Preschool December 3rd Following Worship Service

5 November 2017 Sunday School children enjoyed games, painting pumpkins, pizza and a movie in the Holy Word Theater for the Halloween Party. Thank you to the Mueller Family for generously donating pumpkins! There will be no Sunday School November 26th! Below: Third graders received Bibles on October 22. Save the Date! Sunday School children will be performing the Christmas program The Wonder on Sunday, December 10th at 9am during the church service. A tentative dress rehearsal will take place on Saturday, December 9th at 9:00am. Please mark your calendars!

6 Lefse You are invited to bake Krumkaka on Wednesday November 8 at 1:00. Beginners WELCOME! Women of the ELCA PEACE CIRCLE Meets the first Tuesday of each month at noon in the Library. You are invited and encouraged to attend anytime! For Sale after Worship on Sundays

7 Wednesday November 15 3:30-5:00

Sunday, November 12, 5 pm Pizza, popcorn, candy, pop Free-will offering Holy Word Theatre HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Jason Mischel 11/7 Carson Myrum 11/7 Jessica Van Veen 11/7 Jody Welberg 11/8 Joey Christopherson 11/9 Callie Myrum 11/10 Jim Davis 11/10 Charlie

Smith 11/15 Joe Frederiksen 11/15 Karla Kastrup 11/2 Neil & Shirley Thorson 11/4 David & Carmen Van Veen 11/10 Ken & Kay Johnson 11/15 Thomas

Ash 11/23 Braden Femling 11/23 William Tesch 11/23 Dave Zinter 11/24 Payton Westfield 11/24 Carol Whitlow 11/26 Jacob Thyne 11/26 Galen Zemlicka

11/29 Gus Johnson 11/30 Brandon Hansen HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

8 Sunday, November 12, 5 pm Pizza, popcorn, candy, pop Free-will offering Holy Word Theatre HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! 11/1 Jordan Welberg 11/2 Derrick Aho 11/4 JadaLeigh Wellnitz 11/5 David Bergan 11/5 Steven Grabow 11/6 Zane Frederiksen 11/6 Diane Hamman 11/6 Jason Mischel 11/7 Carson Myrum 11/7 Jessica Van Veen 11/7 Jody Welberg 11/8 Joey Christopherson 11/9 Callie Myrum 11/10 Jim Davis 11/10 Charlie Johnson 11/11 Jeff Loutsch 11/11 Jordan Volkenant 11/13 Sophie Gruba 11/13 Harvey Schmeichel 11/13 Lois Stinson 11/14 Carol Kirchberg 11/14 Dean Smith 11/15 Joe Frederiksen 11/15 Karla Kastrup 11/2 Neil & Shirley Thorson 11/4 David & Carmen Van Veen 11/10 Ken & Kay Johnson 11/15 Thomas Kasuske 11/15 Mackayla Schuelke 11/15 Heather Zinter 11/16 Harlan Schlueter 11/16 Kale Wenzl 11/18 Lance Hamman 11/19 Emily Mueller 11/21 Stephen Ash 11/23 Braden Femling 11/23 William Tesch 11/23 Dave Zinter 11/24 Payton Westfield 11/24 Carol Whitlow 11/26 Jacob Thyne 11/26 Galen Zemlicka 11/27 Garron Campbell 11/27 Christopher Loutsch 11/28 Ron Boe 11/28 Gene Boerger 11/28 Nathan Strege 11/29 Crosby Bass 11/29 Whitney Christopherson 11/29 Gus Johnson 11/30 Brandon Hansen HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! 11/22 Wally & Diane Hamman 11/24 Jeff & Kathleen Jones TO A L L M U S I C I A N S Please let the church office know if you would be willing to provide extra music for Christmas Eve. WE NEED YOU! Sunday, November 19, 5 pm Pizza, popcorn, candy, pop Free-will offering Holy Word Theatre

2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat ALC Delivers Meals on Wheels Nov 6-Dec 1 1 9am TOT Group 10am Bible Study 5:15pm Bell Practice 6:30 Manna Band 3:30

Bible Study 1pm Krumkaka Baking 5:15pm Bell Practice 3:30 Confirmation 6pm Church Council 9 7am Bible Study 10 11 12 9am Worship 10am Fellowship 10am Sunday

10am Bible Study 2pm Alzheimer's Support Group 3:30 Confirmation Global Poverty Experience 5:15pm Bell Practice 16 7am Bible Study 2pm Vespers 6pm Manna Band

10am Sunday School 5pm Movie Gifted 26 9am Worship 10am Fellowship NO Sunday School 20 7pm Scouts Bloodmobile at Unity Square 27 28 9am Quilting 21 22 9am TOT

9 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat ALC Delivers Meals on Wheels Nov 6-Dec 1 1 9am TOT Group 10am Bible Study 5:15pm Bell Practice 6:30 Manna Band 3:30 Confirmation 2 7am Bible Study All Saints Day 9am Worship 10am Fundraiser in Fellowship Hall 10am Sunday School pm Peace Circle 8 9am TOT Group 10am Bible Study 1pm Krumkaka Baking 5:15pm Bell Practice 3:30 Confirmation 6pm Church Council 9 7am Bible Study am Worship 10am Fellowship 10am Sunday School Mission Bake Sale 5pm Movie BFG 13 7pm Scouts 5pm Football Banquet in Fellowship Hall 14 9am Quilting 5:30pm PEC 6pm Manna Band Practice 15 9am TOT Group 10am Bible Study 2pm Alzheimer's Support Group 3:30 Confirmation Global Poverty Experience 5:15pm Bell Practice 16 7am Bible Study 2pm Vespers 6pm Manna Band Practice 7pm Page Turners Book Club am Worship 10am Fellowship Preschool Fundraiser LIA Signup for Dec. 10am Sunday School 5pm Movie Gifted 26 9am Worship 10am Fellowship NO Sunday School 20 7pm Scouts Bloodmobile at Unity Square am Quilting am TOT Group 10am Bible Study NO Confirmation 29 9am TOT Group 10am Bible Study 5:15pm Bell Practice 6:30pm Manna Band 3:30 Confirmation 23 Thanksgiving Fellowship Hall Reserved Office Closed 30 7am Bible Class 24 Office Closed 25

10 Happenings Church PO Box South Flynn Drive Milbank, SD Phone: (605) Website: ALC Autumn Evening

In This Issue. Annual Ladies Night Out. Sunday, November 29

In This Issue. Annual Ladies Night Out. Sunday, November 29 American Lutheran Church November 2015 We are looking for 3 families who would like to light the Advent wreath. There will be one family per Sunday who will light the wreath. If you are interested please