*Candidates for Office*

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1 *Nominees for President Arlene Naasz, Brookings Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Brookings, SD National: *Candidates for Office* all offices at the circle level, Society Bylaws Chairman, Christian Growth Chairman, helped organize evening LWML Circle Historian, Secretary, Treasurer Vice President of Gospel Outreach, Vice President of Mission Projects, Nominating Committee Chairman, Parliamentarian, Creative Enhancement Coordinator on Host Committee for 2007 Sioux Falls Convention, Ushers and Pages Chairman for 1989 Rapid City Convention, Special Gifts Committee Chairman, Bylaws Chairman, Registration Chairman for District Convention, Choir Director for District Convention Mission Service Committee, Christian Life Committee, wrote devotions for meeting and Event Planner : Congregation: Sunday School and Vacation Bible School Teacher, Choir Director, VBS music director, choir, bell choir, Altar Guild, Lutheran Student Fellowship Committee Education: Bachelor of Science (SDSU) Occupation: Former teacher, Administrative Assistant for Daktronics married to Terry, two children, three granddaughters Community: South Dakota Lutherans for Life Secretary, Aberdeen Lutheran for Life Treasurer, Parent Community Network Committee Mission Statement: As God has so richly blessed me, I will strive to serve and praise him wherever He leads me o of me. *Nominees for Vice President of Christian Life Bobbie Bierman, Mansfield Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Mansfield President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Christian Life, Prayer Chain Chairman President (twice), Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer Secretary : Congregation: Choir, Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, Vacation Bible School Director, Altar Committee Education: Bachelor of Science in Child Development from South Dakota State University Occupation: Retired! Current: homemaker, farm wife, on-call Grandma Husband Leland (farmer), 4 children Community: Warner Board of Education Personal Mission Statement: To remember to listen to the Lord and follow whatever He has for me to 11

2 Lisa Asmus, Sioux Falls Memorial Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, Member of LWML Vice President of Christian Growth, SW Florida Congregation: Teacher of parents and 2 Sunday School, One in Spirit Worship Team, Vacation Bible School, Youth, have taught Bible class Education: Bachelor of Arts in Education, Concordia St. Paul Occupation: Teacher (preschool) at Sioux Falls Lutheran School Husband Aaron, Pastor at Memorial Lutheran, Sioux Falls; 3 children Community: volunteer at Catfish Bay Personal Mission Statement: I fail to live as God would have me live. I am so thankful for the love that Jesus showed on the cross that gives me forgiveness. My life is not about what I can do but what God can do through me. To Him be the Glory. *Nominees for Vice President of Gospel Outreach Susan Kinsley, Huron Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Huron Treasurer, Vice President, President, Secretary Vice President, Chairman Gospel Outreach, Nominating Committee, Delegate to the National Convention in 2005 Chairman Gospel Outreach Committee Congregation: Member of Board of Education, Taught Sunday School for over 20 years Education: attended Business College Occupation: semi-retired clerical with the Beadle County Community Health Office Married to Don for 46 years, mother of 4 and grandmother of 5 Community: Co-chairman of a Relay for Life team for many years, 4-H Leader for 18 years Personal Mission Statement: To encourage all women of the LCMS to regularly study God s Word and use their God give gifts to share the message of salvation through Christ with others in their churches, communities and around the world. That LWML continue to seek God s guidance as we work together in serving Him. Name Mary Jo Stier, Onida Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Onida LWML National: have served in all offices at the society level served as President for four years, served as Secretary/Treasurer South Dakota Young Woman Representative to the Minneapolis convention; served as Vice President of Human Care and as Vice President of Communication, currently serving as Chairman of the Nominating Committee served as Guest Services Chairman for the 2007 Sioux Falls Convention; served on the Friends Into Serving Him Taskforce for , currently serving as chairman of the taskforce. 12

3 Congregation: Education: Occupation: Community: served as congregational treasurer for 4 years, was reappointed for another two years, served as congregational secretary; am currently serving as church secretary which I have been doing for three years; Sunday School and Vacation Bible school teacher as well as superintendent for VBS; youth group leader; currently serving on the SD LCMS Youth Board. attended the University of Minnesota/Morris for 4 years, graduated from South Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies. I am currently working for the Agar-Blunt-Onida School district and have been for the past 13 years. My main responsibilities are to supervise students in study hall and I am the DDN Campus administrator (which is our grading program) as well as help out in the library. I also work part-time as a cashier/stocker at the local grocery store. In my spare time, I fill in at two of the local businesses in Onida. husband, Steven; two children serving as treasurer and newsletter editor for OHS/SBHS Alumni Association; serving as FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) advisor for the school district; President of the Onida Area Chamber of Commerce for the past nine years; serving on the Parent Advisory Team for the school district; a member of the Sully Post #79 American Legion Auxiliary serving as secretary and membership chairman; served on the Potter/Sully County Thrivent Chapter as treasurer, youth director and am currently serving as Congregational Advocate. Personal Mission Statement: The Lord has blessed me with many gifts and talents. It is only right that I should use gifts and talents to share and spread His Word as best as I can. The LWML gives me the opportunity to do just that. *Nominees for Treasurer Bev Johnson, Vale Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church, Black Hawk member of society at Zion Lutheran, Sioux Falls; Chairman Special Events; member of Divine Shepherd, served as treasurer. Black Hills Zone President On committee for Spring Retreat for the Bible Study in Pierre Congregation: Treasurer for the church Education: High school, Harrisburg, SD Occupation: office manager, City of Sturgis husband, Ron; one son and daughter-in-law and 4 granddaughters Personal Mission Statement: Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and all your plans will succeed Prov. 16:3 Mary Wannamaker, Olivet Zion Lutheran Church, Delmont Member Mitchell Treasurer 13

4 Congregation: Zion member Education: West Lyon High School; attended Nettleton College, Sioux Falls for one year Occupation: farmer, bookkeeper, State of SD Inspector married to husband, Silas for 12 years Community: help my neighbors with projects Personal Mission Statement: do what I can to help others. *Nominees for Nominating Committee Kelli Anawski, Brookings Peace LutheranChurch, Brookings LWML National: Secretary YWR, Committee on Young Women, Vice President of Servant Resources Host Committee Sioux Falls Convention Personal Mission Statement: I wish to serve the Lord with gladness as a woman on a mission to share the love of Je Congregation: Sunday school teacher, host family, ECC Board Member Education: SDSU Bachelor of Science in FCS Education Occupation: Registrar at Sanford Health in Brookings husband Mark; and two children Community: Hillcrest Elementary PTA member with all those I meet. Susan Buxcel, Yankton St. John s Lutheran Church, Yankton In my circle, I have held all offices. Currently I am Christian Growth Chairman. In our St. John s Society, I have served as Secretary, Treasurer, Christian Growth, and currently am President. Congregation: In my congregation, I am a Stephen Minister. I play hand bells and sing in the choir. I am the only girl in a Bible class. Education: Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education Occupation: Retired now, but was a preschool teacher at St. John s Preschool husband, Virgil; two sons and two daughter-in-laws; 4 grandchildren Community: School Board member for Missouri Valley Christian Academy, Retired Teachers on Membership Committee, help with Snack Pack program in elementary school, substitute teacher MVCA Personal Mission Statement: My mission is to live the mission of LWML and reflect the light of Christ to others whos touch mine. 14

5 Deborah Faber, Murdo Messiah Lutheran Church, Murdo joined our church s LWML group in 1978, was secretary for a few years became zone vice president in fall of 2011 Congregation: Sunday School teacher, choir member Education: graduated high school from Fairborn, Ohio; some classes at Sinte Gliska in Mission, earned certification in Medical Transcription from vo-tech in Rapid City Occupation: medical transcription for St. Mary s Hospital in Pierre husband, Dean; five children and one step-son Community: city council member for 3 years; cheerleader advisor for 2 years, Jones County school substitute teacher, ran city paper, EMT for 15 years Personal Mission Statement: I try to show Christ in my life, wherever I am, and strive to be ready to Christ s word w situation presents itself. Name Lynette Tisdall, Box Elder Peace Lutheran Church, Rapid City President, Secretary, Treasurer President, Historian Congregation: Financial Secretary, Choir, Sunday School music Education: graduated high school Occupation: Special Education Aide married, 2 children, 4 grandsons Personal Mission Statement: to serve the Lord with gladness wherever He puts me. Carol Backens, Spearfish, SD St. Paul Lutheran Church, Spearfish Congregation: Education: Occupation: Community: St. Paul Lutheran Guild - over the years I have served in all the offices, more than once. Nomination committee, Christian Growth Chairman, delegate to state conventions Nomination committee many years ago. Church Council secretary for many years, Sunday School teacher, Bible School teacher, Altar Guild, choir. 3 years of college, plus additional courses Homemaker Husband, 3 children (all grown and married) and 9 grandchildren Alumni Board of Directors at BHSU for the past 30 years, fund drives for charity, and 15

6 involvement in pro-life activities etc. Mission Statement: To serve the Lord in the best way I can, and with the talents He has given me, with a cheerful heart. *Nominees for Pastoral Counselor Rev. Ray Greenseth Education: Graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in Chippewa Falls, Wis. After graduation served 2 ½ years in the U. S. Air Force, leaving to attend Concordia College, Milwaukee. He then transferred to Concordia College, Ann Arbor. Following graduation he entered Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO. Ministry: Vicarage was at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, San Antonio, TX. First call was to St. Paul s Lutheran Church, Wakefield, Nebr. and Trinity Lutheran Church, Altona, Nebr. From there took a call to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Carmi, Ill. and Trinity Lutheran Church, McLeansboro, Ill. The next call was to First Lutheran Church in Wall and Immanuel Lutheran Church in Creighton. Currently is the pastor at Messiah Lutheran Church in Murdo, St. Paul s Lutheran Church, Draper, and Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Philip. Married to Patti and has 6 children with only one currently at home. Mission Statement: I enjoy being a pastor and look forward to serving the LORD and to doing His work where ever me. Rev. Greg Lehr Education: Born and raised in Aberdeen and graduated from Aberdeen Central High School in He then attended the SD School of Mines and Technology graduating in 1991 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. For 14 years he worked in the Fire Sprinkler System contracting business with the last nine years in Sioux Falls. In 2005 the family moved to St. Louis and he began studies at Concordia Seminary. Ministry: He was a deferred vicar at Zion, Sioux Falls as the Assistant Pastor. After completion of vicarage requirements he accepted the call on June 23, In January 2011, Zion called him to be the Senior Pastor and was installed February 6, 2011 and continues to serve at Zion. He met Renee in 1986 and they married in They have a 14 year old daughter Regan attending Lincoln High School. 16