St. John's Lutheran (LCMS), Howard, SD
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Friday, November 23, 2007
The Bulletin for November 25 is Available.
The Bulletin for 10/25/2007(pdf), The Last Sunday of the church Year is online and available for download.
St. John's uses the Three Year Lectionary from Lutheran Service Book.
St. John's uses the Three Year Lectionary from Lutheran Service Book.
Labels: Bulletin
WORSHIP THIS WEEK
Ushers : Tom Hueners, Barry Callies, Skyler Hoyer, Edwin MeyerElder:Gary Hueners
Greeters: Joe and Donna Bechen
Acolyte: Lindsy Ginzlinger
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Life Quote: “Adoption can be a beautiful solution for a child who needs a stable, loving home; for birthparents who want the best for their child which they are not able to provide; and for adopting parents who are ready in every way to parent but are unable to give birth to a child. It is true that God can take what seems like the worst of all circumstances and turn them into the best. A healthy adoption is a shining example of this miracle!” Janette Clausen, LBSW, Director of Pregnancy Counseling and Adoptions, Lutheran Family Service of Iowa. A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life / www.lutheransforlife.org / 888-364-LIFEStewardship in Colossians 1:13-20: The Epistle reading for the last Sunday in the church year reminds us that God in Christ rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into His kingdom of light so we might use all of life and life’s resources in service to Him and our neighbor.
Lutheran Radio? Yes: Join host Pastor Todd Wilken at 12:20pm, on Radio Station KLOH 1050AM as he discusses “The Person & Work of the Holy Spirit” Dr. Carl Fickenscher, Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Missions, Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN
St. John’s Web site has current information posted on it. Go there to get the most current church calendar, the latest newsletter, minutes from meetings, read and listen to Pastor Watt’s sermons, and much more.
Please let pastor Watt know if you wish to continue receiving the Lutheran Witness.
Vial of Life forms are available at the usher's desk. Please take as many copies as you would like. More will be available at the history case in the Narthex. Pastor Watt can also fill out a typed copy for easier reading. He would be glad to help anyone fill out the forms. Stickers for the frige and the front door are on the way.
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S
Today: 9:30am—Worship10:30am—Sunday School Program Rehearsal and Adult Bible Class
Monday: 7:00pm—Youth Education Summit, Zion Lutheran, Mitchell, SD
7:30pm—Madison Mastersingers Rehearsal
Tuesday: 6:30pm—EMT Class
Wednesday: 3:45pm—Junior Confirmation
Thursday: 6:30pm—EMT Class
Sunday: 9:30am—Worship w/ Holy Communion
10:30am—Sunday School Program Rehearsal and Adult Bible Class
Hometown Holiday Parade: Ideas and volunteers are needed to put a float together for the Hometown Holidays Parade on November 30. If anyone is interested in helping to put a float together for the parade, please contact pastor or Karen Hueners.
Reminder: Advent services start December 5th at 7:30pm. Please join us as we prepare for Our Savior’s birth in Word and Song.
Family Night December 9th, Christmas Caroling. 5pm. Church parking lot, please check the signup sheet on the bulletin board. There’s still time to submit names for caroling stops to pastor Watt.
The Sunday School Christmas Program is Coming Soon! December 16th at 10:30am. A pot luck dinner will follow. Please come and enjoy fellowship with us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior.
GOD’S PEOPLE AT PRAYER
Maynard Hahn, Cancer; Pastor Goldhammer, Cancer; Flo Bader, Hospice; Pastor Botsford, Critical Care; Mariam Benson, Home improving; Delores Callies, strength as she waits on the Lord’s timing for her death.Labels: Announcements
Listen to Pastor's Sermon for Thanksgiving Day, 2007
Listen to the Sermon Here
Read the Sermon Here.
Listen to the Sermon HereRead the Sermon Here.
Labels: PodCast, Sermon, Thanksgiving, Worship
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Saturday, November 17, 2007
The Bulletin for November 18 is available.
The Bulletin for 10/18/2007(pdf), The 25th Sunday after Pentecost is online and available for download.
St. John's uses the Three Year Lectionary from Lutheran Service Book.
St. John's uses the Three Year Lectionary from Lutheran Service Book.
Labels: Bulletin
Announcements for November 18, 2007
A benefit for Tom Rentschler, who needs a kidney transplant, is planned for December 8, 2007. A German sausage supper will held at the VFW -Madison,SD.Serving is from 6:00-7:30pm. Tickets are $8:00 in advance and $10:00 at the door. Children age 4-11 are $4:00,under 4 yrs are free. A raffle, live and silent auction will be going on at this time as well. Please contact Charlene Schmit for tickets 772-4824.
Pastor Watt on Main Street Living: Look for Pastor Watt to preach on KDLT TV (5) at 10am or KAUN-PAX-TV at 11am, Sunday December 16, 2007.
10:30am—Sunday School Program Rehearsal
10:30am—and Adult Bible Class (Church Basement)
Monday 7:00pm—Madison Master Singers Rehearsal (Madison)
Tuesday NO EMT Class
Wednesday No Junior Confirmation—Thanksgiving Break
10:00am—Worship Service, Good Samaritan w/ Holy Communion
Thursday Thanksgiving Day
9:30am—Thanksgiving Service
Friday 6:00pm—EMT Class
Saturday 8:00am—EMT Class (all day)
Sunday 9:30am—Worship w/ Holy Communion
10:30am—Sunday School and Adult Bible Class
Family Night in December will be Christmas Caroling. December 9th, 5pm. Look for the signup on the bulletin board. Please Submit names for caroling stops to Pastor.
Please talk to Karen Hueners if you wish to work on the float for Home Town Holidays.
The Sunday School Children will lead us in worship on December 16th at 10:30am. There will be no Sunday School or Adult Bible class. Please join us for a potluck dinner immediately following the service.
Cancer: Maynard Hahn, Pastor Goldhammer
Hospice: Flo Bader
Failing Health: Delores Callies
Surgery: Curt Hueners, Kristi Bartschers, Deb Dalton, Jim Rentschler, Kami Esser
Hospitalized: Miriam Benson, Pastor Botsford
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thanks! The German Sausage Dinner Committee thanks each and everyone of our members who helped in anyway to make our 2nd Annual sausage dinner a success. If you donated a salad, or a dessert, sold tickets, worked and or came to eat you helped and the committee does appreciate it, and says a BIG thank you to all of you. The $1200 raised goes towards our churches mission commitment.A benefit for Tom Rentschler, who needs a kidney transplant, is planned for December 8, 2007. A German sausage supper will held at the VFW -Madison,SD.Serving is from 6:00-7:30pm. Tickets are $8:00 in advance and $10:00 at the door. Children age 4-11 are $4:00,under 4 yrs are free. A raffle, live and silent auction will be going on at this time as well. Please contact Charlene Schmit for tickets 772-4824.
Pastor Watt on Main Street Living: Look for Pastor Watt to preach on KDLT TV (5) at 10am or KAUN-PAX-TV at 11am, Sunday December 16, 2007.
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S
Today 9:30am—Worship w/ Holy Communion10:30am—Sunday School Program Rehearsal
10:30am—and Adult Bible Class (Church Basement)
Monday 7:00pm—Madison Master Singers Rehearsal (Madison)
Tuesday NO EMT Class
Wednesday No Junior Confirmation—Thanksgiving Break
10:00am—Worship Service, Good Samaritan w/ Holy Communion
Thursday Thanksgiving Day
9:30am—Thanksgiving Service
Friday 6:00pm—EMT Class
Saturday 8:00am—EMT Class (all day)
Sunday 9:30am—Worship w/ Holy Communion
10:30am—Sunday School and Adult Bible Class
Family Night in December will be Christmas Caroling. December 9th, 5pm. Look for the signup on the bulletin board. Please Submit names for caroling stops to Pastor.
Please talk to Karen Hueners if you wish to work on the float for Home Town Holidays.
The Sunday School Children will lead us in worship on December 16th at 10:30am. There will be no Sunday School or Adult Bible class. Please join us for a potluck dinner immediately following the service.
GOD’S PEOPLE AT PRAYER
Serving the USA: Chad Genzlinger, Jennings Kuhle, Trevor Gluhm, Tyler May, Luke WattCancer: Maynard Hahn, Pastor Goldhammer
Hospice: Flo Bader
Failing Health: Delores Callies
Surgery: Curt Hueners, Kristi Bartschers, Deb Dalton, Jim Rentschler, Kami Esser
Hospitalized: Miriam Benson, Pastor Botsford
Labels: Announcements
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Oldest Tornado Picture and Howard History
I stumbled on this picture on the internet. A bit of Howard history. This is said to be the oldest known photo of a tornado. Photo provided by Nate Mayes. This was taken 22 miles southwest of Howard, South Dakota on August 28, 1884.
I stumbled on this picture on the internet. A bit of Howard history. This is said to be the oldest known photo of a tornado. Photo provided by Nate Mayes. This was taken 22 miles southwest of Howard, South Dakota on August 28, 1884.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Friday, November 09, 2007
Announcements for 11-11-2007
Greeters: Joe and Donna Bechen Acolyte: Lindsy Ginslinger
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Stewardship Thought from 2 Thessalonians 2:1-8, 13-17: As we live out our lives as God’s stewards we are reminded that our Heavenly Father and Lord Jesus Christ love us and strengthen and encourage us for every good deed and word. What we do as God’s stewards really does make a difference!
Quote about Life: “So whether you are part of a biological, adoptive, or blended family, care for each other as Christ cares for you. Through His death on the cross you have become part of God’s family and have been given equal status with Christ as the Father’s adopted children (Ephesians 1:4-6).” Diane E. Schroeder, President, Lutherans For Life. A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life / www.lutheransforlife.org / 888-364-LIFE
There will be a Lutherans for Life Meeting Nov 15, 7pm at Peace Lutheran Church, Brookings, SD. $3590 was raised for the Alpha Center by the Bike for Life Fundraiser! Questions call: Les Hoffman 692-2072 or Cindy Buchholtz 693-3756
What about Eternal Punishment? Listen to a discussion on this topic with host Pastor Todd Wilken with guest Dr. Peter Scaer, Assistant Professor of New Testament Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN 12:20pm on KLOH 1050AM.
11:30am—2nd Annual Sausage Supper
5:00pm—In Home Bible Study (Clint Hoyer)
Monday 7:00pm—Madison Master Singers Rehearsal (Madison)
Tuesday 11:30am—Circuit Pastor’s Conference (St. John’s Howard)
6:30pm—EMT Class
Wednesday 1:45pm—Junior Confirmation
Thursday 2:30pm—Worship at Sunrise Terrace w/ Holy Communion
6:30pm—EMT Class
Friday 2:00pm—Pastor in Sioux Falls, Taping for Main Street Living
Sunday 9:30am—Worship w/ Holy Communion
10:30am—Sunday School Adult Bible Class
Family Night in December will be Christmas Caroling. Please Submit names for caroling visits to Pastor.
Thanks to all who helped make family night a wonderful event. Board of Education
Please talk to Karen Hueners if you wish to work on the float for Home Town Holidays.
Failing Health: Delores Callies
Hospice: Flo Bader
Surgery: Curt Hueners, Kristi Bartschers, Deb Dalton, Jim Rentschler
Hospitalized: Miriam Benson, Pastor Botsford
WORSHIP THIS WEEK
Ushers: Tom Hueners, Barry Callies, Skyler Hoyer, Edwin Meyer Elder: Gary HuenersGreeters: Joe and Donna Bechen Acolyte: Lindsy Ginslinger
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Quote about Life: “So whether you are part of a biological, adoptive, or blended family, care for each other as Christ cares for you. Through His death on the cross you have become part of God’s family and have been given equal status with Christ as the Father’s adopted children (Ephesians 1:4-6).” Diane E. Schroeder, President, Lutherans For Life. A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life / www.lutheransforlife.org / 888-364-LIFE
There will be a Lutherans for Life Meeting Nov 15, 7pm at Peace Lutheran Church, Brookings, SD. $3590 was raised for the Alpha Center by the Bike for Life Fundraiser! Questions call: Les Hoffman 692-2072 or Cindy Buchholtz 693-3756
What about Eternal Punishment? Listen to a discussion on this topic with host Pastor Todd Wilken with guest Dr. Peter Scaer, Assistant Professor of New Testament Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, IN 12:20pm on KLOH 1050AM.
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S
Today 9:30am—Worship w/ Holy Communion11:30am—2nd Annual Sausage Supper
5:00pm—In Home Bible Study (Clint Hoyer)
Monday 7:00pm—Madison Master Singers Rehearsal (Madison)
Tuesday 11:30am—Circuit Pastor’s Conference (St. John’s Howard)
6:30pm—EMT Class
Wednesday 1:45pm—Junior Confirmation
Thursday 2:30pm—Worship at Sunrise Terrace w/ Holy Communion
6:30pm—EMT Class
Friday 2:00pm—Pastor in Sioux Falls, Taping for Main Street Living
Sunday 9:30am—Worship w/ Holy Communion
10:30am—Sunday School Adult Bible Class
Family Night in December will be Christmas Caroling. Please Submit names for caroling visits to Pastor.
Thanks to all who helped make family night a wonderful event. Board of Education
Please talk to Karen Hueners if you wish to work on the float for Home Town Holidays.
GOD’S PEOPLE AT PRAYER
Cancer: Maynard Hahn, Pastor GoldhammerFailing Health: Delores Callies
Hospice: Flo Bader
Surgery: Curt Hueners, Kristi Bartschers, Deb Dalton, Jim Rentschler
Hospitalized: Miriam Benson, Pastor Botsford
Labels: Announcements
The Bulletin for November 11, 2007 is Available.
The Bulletin for 10/11/2007(pdf), The Reformation Sunday, is online and available for download.
St. John's uses the Three Year Lectionary from Lutheran Service Book.
St. John's uses the Three Year Lectionary from Lutheran Service Book.
Labels: Bulletin
Monday, November 05, 2007
Second Annual German Sausage Dinner
For Advance Tickets, contact any
St. John’s Member or
Mark November 11th on Your Calendar
Get ready for Sausage and Kraut!
Get ready for Sausage and Kraut!
The Second Annual German Sausage Dinner
for the Mission Work of St. John's Lutheran Church, Howard, SD
for the Mission Work of St. John's Lutheran Church, Howard, SD
Advance Tickets: $7
Limited Tickets at the Door: $8
Ages 4-8: $4
Children 3 and Under: Free
Limited Tickets at the Door: $8
Ages 4-8: $4
Children 3 and Under: Free
For Advance Tickets, contact any
St. John’s Member or
- Bonnie Litterick 772-4325
- Charleene Schmit 772-4824
- Julie Schwader 772-5481
Labels: Calendar, Events, Missions, Sausage Supper
Sunday, November 04, 2007
Read or Listen to Pastor Watt's Sermon for All Saint's Day
Listen to the Sermon Here
Read the Sermon Here.
Listen to the Sermon HereRead the Sermon Here.
Labels: All Saints, Sermon, Worship
Saturday, November 03, 2007
Announcements for November 4, 2007
Elder:Gary Huenders
Greeters: John and Darcy Albert
Acolyte: Lindsy Ginzlinger
Lutheran’s For Life Quote: “There is no such thing as an unwanted child, only unfound parents.” Dr. Jean Garton, former president of Lutherans For Life. A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life / www.lutheransforlife.org / 888-364-LIFE
Greeter’s Schedules are available at the usher’s desk. Please pick one up if you don’t have one.
Lutheran Radio? Yes: Join host Pastor Todd Wilken at 12:20pm, on Radio Station KLOH 1050AM as he discusses The Lutheran Reformers vs. Other Reformers with guest Dr. Patrick Ferry, President Concordia University- Wisconsin
St. John’s Web site has current information posted on it. Go there to get the most current church calendar, the latest newsletter, minutes from meetings, read and listen to Pastor Watt’s sermons, and much more.
10:30am—Sunday School and Adult Bible Class
12:30pm—Worship at Good Samaritan
5:00pm—Family Night Bon-Fire.
Monday: 6:15pm—Evening Guild
7:30pm—Madison Mastersingers Rehearsal
Tuesday: 6:30pm—EMT Class
Wednesday: 3:45pm—Junior Confirmation
6:00pm—In Home Bible Study (Buck Eggert)
Thursday: 6:30pm—EMT Class
Friday: 2:30pm—Worship Service at Whispering Winds
Sunday: 9:30am—Worship w/ Holy Communion
11:30am—Sausage Supper
5:00pm—In Home Bible Study (Clint Hoyer)
Hometown Holiday Parade: Ideas and volunteers are needed to put a float together for the Hometown Holidays Parade on November 30. If anyone is interested in helping to put a float together for the parade, please contact pastor or Karen Hueners.
Family Night Tonight! Food, Fun, Door Prizes! Join us at a bonfire on beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the church parking lot. There is a signup sheet for food on the bulletin board.
The Sausage Supper for Missions is next week. Please mark your calendars and be prepared to work your assigned duties. Thanks.
GOD’S PEOPLE AT PRAYER
Cancer: Yasmine (Pr. Nour’s sister), Maynard Hahn, Pr. Goldhammer
Hospitalized: Ron VanPelt (released), Curt Hueners, Mariam Benson, Pr. Botsford (Pr. Watt’s Friend)
Hospice: Flo Bader (Pr. Watt’s Aunt)
Special: Delores Callies
WORSHIP THIS WEEK
Ushers : Tom Hueners, Barry Callies, Skyler Hoyer, Edwin Meyer Elder:Gary Huenders
Greeters: John and Darcy Albert
Acolyte: Lindsy Ginzlinger
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Stewardship Thought on 1 John 3:1-3: This beautiful Epistle reading for All Saints’ Day reminds us that God has lavished such love on us so that we are now His children. As God’s stewards we live out our stewardship in a way that gives evidence of our “family resemblance” as God’s children.Lutheran’s For Life Quote: “There is no such thing as an unwanted child, only unfound parents.” Dr. Jean Garton, former president of Lutherans For Life. A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life / www.lutheransforlife.org / 888-364-LIFE
Greeter’s Schedules are available at the usher’s desk. Please pick one up if you don’t have one.
Lutheran Radio? Yes: Join host Pastor Todd Wilken at 12:20pm, on Radio Station KLOH 1050AM as he discusses The Lutheran Reformers vs. Other Reformers with guest Dr. Patrick Ferry, President Concordia University- Wisconsin
St. John’s Web site has current information posted on it. Go there to get the most current church calendar, the latest newsletter, minutes from meetings, read and listen to Pastor Watt’s sermons, and much more.
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S
Today: 9:30am—Worship10:30am—Sunday School and Adult Bible Class
12:30pm—Worship at Good Samaritan
5:00pm—Family Night Bon-Fire.
Monday: 6:15pm—Evening Guild
7:30pm—Madison Mastersingers Rehearsal
Tuesday: 6:30pm—EMT Class
Wednesday: 3:45pm—Junior Confirmation
6:00pm—In Home Bible Study (Buck Eggert)
Thursday: 6:30pm—EMT Class
Friday: 2:30pm—Worship Service at Whispering Winds
Sunday: 9:30am—Worship w/ Holy Communion
11:30am—Sausage Supper
5:00pm—In Home Bible Study (Clint Hoyer)
Hometown Holiday Parade: Ideas and volunteers are needed to put a float together for the Hometown Holidays Parade on November 30. If anyone is interested in helping to put a float together for the parade, please contact pastor or Karen Hueners.
Family Night Tonight! Food, Fun, Door Prizes! Join us at a bonfire on beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the church parking lot. There is a signup sheet for food on the bulletin board.
The Sausage Supper for Missions is next week. Please mark your calendars and be prepared to work your assigned duties. Thanks.
GOD’S PEOPLE AT PRAYER
Hospitalized: Ron VanPelt (released), Curt Hueners, Mariam Benson, Pr. Botsford (Pr. Watt’s Friend)
Hospice: Flo Bader (Pr. Watt’s Aunt)
Special: Delores Callies
Labels: Announcements
The Bulletin for All Saint's Day (Observed) is Available for Download
The Bulletin for 10/28/2007(pdf), The Reformation Sunday, is online and available for download.
St. John's uses the Three Year Lectionary from Lutheran Service Book.
St. John's uses the Three Year Lectionary from Lutheran Service Book.
Labels: Bulletin
Friday, November 02, 2007
2008 Officers and Board Members
Office Individual Term length (current term) Term Expires
President Joe Bechen 2 year term (1) Dec 2008
Vice President Rob Eggert 2 year term (1) Dec 2008
Secretary Sarah Feldhaus 2 year term (1) Dec 2009
Treasurer Rhonda Hoyer 3 year term (1) Dec 2010
Elders Rod Ulrich 3 year term (1) Dec 2009
Jerry Sprecher 3 year term (1) Dec 2009
Max Schwader 3 year term (2) Dec 2008
Gary Hueners 3 year term (1) Dec 2008
Jim Rentschler 3 year term (1) Dec 2010
Finance Theresa VanSickle 2 year term (2) Dec 2008
Ryan Miller 2 year term (2) Dec 2009
Tom Hueners 2 year term (1) Dec 2008
Bonnie Litterick 2 year term (1) Dec 2009
Donna Bechen 2 year term (1) Dec 2009
Trustees Barney Mette 3 year term (1) Dec 2009
John Rentschler 3 year term (1) Dec 2008
Jim Litterick 3 year term (1) Dec 2010
Cemetery Harlan Haak 3 year term (1) Dec 2009
Steve Litterick 3 year term (2) Dec 2008
Steve Jacobson 3 year term (1) Dec 2010
Education Jane Hoyer 3 year term (2) Dec 2010
Julie Schwader 3 year term (2) Dec 2008
Darcy Albert 3 year term (1) Dec 2009
Auditing Committee:
Richard Schmit, Tom Hueners and Rhonda Hoyer
Memorial Committee:
Judy Rentschler, Janice Kuhle and Charlene Schmit
Reflects voting results of quarterly voters meeting held 10-28-07
Labels: Administration, Officers, VotersMeeting
DRAFT MINUTES Quarterly Voters Meeting, October 28, 2007
10:30 a.m.
President Joe Bechen called the meeting to order with 49 voting members present.
The secretary’s minutes of July 8, 2007 were approved as read.
Pastor’s Report: (attached)
Treasurer’s Report: Lois Kuhle provided the attached report which coincides with the information from the Finance Committee. Motion was made and seconded to approve the report. Bobbie Mette/Janice Kuhle. Motion carried.
Elders: Garyl Bell reported on two items for the elders that must be considered in today’s voter’s meeting: 1) transfer in of membership for Kristi Bartscher and 2) the peaceful release of Jeri VanSickle to Peace Lutheran in Rapid City. Motion was made and seconded to accept Kristi Bartscher to membership at St. John’s Jim Litterick/Bonnie Litterick. Motion passed. Motion was made and seconded for the peaceful release of Jeri VanSickle to Peace Lutheran in Rapid City. Tom Hueners/ Bobbie Mette. Motion passed.
Motion was made and seconded to discontinue the requirement of communion cards prior to the actual day of the communion service and to request the cards on the day of the communion service for record keeping purposes. Tom Hueners/Max Schwader. Motion passed.
Trustees: No report. Steve Litterick did indicate that a firm had been contacted to check sealing the bell tower.
Board of Education: Julie Schwader reported that the children now meet on Sunday morning vs. Wednesday afternoon at the request of the majority of the parents involved. Enrollment is at approximately 18 children. December 16 will be the Christmas program followed by potluck. Family night is scheduled for November 4.
Cemetery Board: Steve Litterick reported that several dead trees had been removed.
Memorial Committee: no report
Audit committee: no report
Old business: None
New business: Election of 2008 officers and budget for 2008.
Motion was made and seconded to accept the ballot for officers with one candidate for treasurer. Tom Hueners/Gary Bell. Motion passed. Max Schwader, Gary Bell and Helen Sprecher were appointed to count ballots.
The proposed budget was reviewed by President Bechen. (copy attached). One change was to ask families of the congregation to volunteer as janitorial support for a particular month to save the congregation approximately $2400. Joe again expressed appreciation to Jerry Sprecher for the snow removal.
The suggested change to eliminate the separate telephone number for the church basement does not meet 911 recommendations so was re-added to the budget. Motion was made and seconded to approve the revised budget for 2008. John Haak/Tom Hueners. Motion passed.
Election outcome:
Sarah Feldhaus, Secretary
Rhonda Hoyer, Treasurer
Jim Rentschler, Board of Elders
Ryan Miller, Bonnie Litterick and Donna Bechen, Finance Board
Jim Litterick, Board of Trustees
Steve Jacobson, Cemetery Board
Jane Hoyer, Board of Education.
Joe thanked the candidates for their willingness to serve and asked Helen Sprecher to destroy the ballots.
Next meeting will be the 3rd Sunday in January, 2008
Meeting was adjourned with the Lord’s Prayer.
Submitted Kathy Callies, Secretary
President Joe Bechen called the meeting to order with 49 voting members present.
The secretary’s minutes of July 8, 2007 were approved as read.
Pastor’s Report: (attached)
Treasurer’s Report: Lois Kuhle provided the attached report which coincides with the information from the Finance Committee. Motion was made and seconded to approve the report. Bobbie Mette/Janice Kuhle. Motion carried.
Elders: Garyl Bell reported on two items for the elders that must be considered in today’s voter’s meeting: 1) transfer in of membership for Kristi Bartscher and 2) the peaceful release of Jeri VanSickle to Peace Lutheran in Rapid City. Motion was made and seconded to accept Kristi Bartscher to membership at St. John’s Jim Litterick/Bonnie Litterick. Motion passed. Motion was made and seconded for the peaceful release of Jeri VanSickle to Peace Lutheran in Rapid City. Tom Hueners/ Bobbie Mette. Motion passed.
Motion was made and seconded to discontinue the requirement of communion cards prior to the actual day of the communion service and to request the cards on the day of the communion service for record keeping purposes. Tom Hueners/Max Schwader. Motion passed.
Trustees: No report. Steve Litterick did indicate that a firm had been contacted to check sealing the bell tower.
Board of Education: Julie Schwader reported that the children now meet on Sunday morning vs. Wednesday afternoon at the request of the majority of the parents involved. Enrollment is at approximately 18 children. December 16 will be the Christmas program followed by potluck. Family night is scheduled for November 4.
Cemetery Board: Steve Litterick reported that several dead trees had been removed.
Memorial Committee: no report
Audit committee: no report
Old business: None
New business: Election of 2008 officers and budget for 2008.
Motion was made and seconded to accept the ballot for officers with one candidate for treasurer. Tom Hueners/Gary Bell. Motion passed. Max Schwader, Gary Bell and Helen Sprecher were appointed to count ballots.
The proposed budget was reviewed by President Bechen. (copy attached). One change was to ask families of the congregation to volunteer as janitorial support for a particular month to save the congregation approximately $2400. Joe again expressed appreciation to Jerry Sprecher for the snow removal.
The suggested change to eliminate the separate telephone number for the church basement does not meet 911 recommendations so was re-added to the budget. Motion was made and seconded to approve the revised budget for 2008. John Haak/Tom Hueners. Motion passed.
Election outcome:
Sarah Feldhaus, Secretary
Rhonda Hoyer, Treasurer
Jim Rentschler, Board of Elders
Ryan Miller, Bonnie Litterick and Donna Bechen, Finance Board
Jim Litterick, Board of Trustees
Steve Jacobson, Cemetery Board
Jane Hoyer, Board of Education.
Joe thanked the candidates for their willingness to serve and asked Helen Sprecher to destroy the ballots.
Next meeting will be the 3rd Sunday in January, 2008
Meeting was adjourned with the Lord’s Prayer.
Submitted Kathy Callies, Secretary
Labels: Administration, Meetings, VotersMeeting
