1. Art and Diseño

The Insight
From the President
Thank you for electing me to serve in 2015 through January 2016 as
President of the Congregation. I am looking forward to sharing the
living faith in Jesus Christ with each of you this year as we move
ahead with the outcomes from the 2014 strategic planning process.
These outcomes are: Building and sustaining relationships through
small group and intergenerational activities; enhancing worship and
music; reviewing the governance structure; and a capital campaign to
retire the debt. All of these outcomes are inter-related and will have productive outcomes with input, engagement, and participation from each of you. Please know that the
Council values your input. The Council will provide the guidelines, but we depend on
each of you to step up and assist with implementation strategies.
A retreat is planned for Ascension Council Members on February 13-14. The purpose of
the retreat is team building and leadership skill enhancement. Jim LaDoux from Vibrant
Faith will facilitate the discussion at the retreat. Mr. LaDoux will continue as a leadercoach for one year for members serving on the Council.
Volume L Issue 2
February, 2015
Inside this issue:
From Pastor Rhonda
2
Meet Sandy Olson
3
Wednesdays in Lent
3
From Pastor Dennis
4
Love & Logic
5
Stewardship
6-7
Christian Education
8
Please note that I plan to have a cup of coffee and be available between services on Sunday in the Gathering Area. If you have compliments, questions or suggestions for what is
happening at Ascension please sit down with me to share your ideas. I look forward to
the discussion. I can also be reached at home at 692-8533. If there is a concern, let me
know, but also understand that I will ask you for your assistance in finding a solution.
Cross-Generational
8-9
My husband, David, and I have been Ascension members since March 1994. I served as
Council President in 2004 during the expansion of the Sanctuary and addition of the offices and workroom. I retired in July 2013 after serving nearly 20 years as Dean of Nursing at SDSU. Prior to 1994, David and I lived in St. Louis, MO; Overland Park, KS; and
Houston, TX. David and I are native South Dakotans. I grew up on a farm near Groton
and David in Groton. We have two sons and three grandchildren.
Membership & Financial
10
Volunteer List
11
Calendar
12
Ministry List
13
WELCA
9
Feeding Brookings
9
I invite you to review and understand the Mission of Ascension: Purpose, Passion, and
Power. Information about Ascension is on the web site www.ascensionbrookings.org.
Ascension Lutheran Church is a house of hospitality built on the foundation of sharing
the living faith in Jesus Christ at home, in the congregation, and community.
Roberta K. Olson, President
New Members to be received: If you are interested in
joining Ascension, please contact the office, 692-6565 or [email protected]. New members will be received in
worship February 21 & 22.
Saturday
5:30 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM & 11:00 AM
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From Pastor Rhonda
Dear Friends,
Lent is the season when the daylight lasts longer each day. During this lengthening, trees begin to awaken from their long winter’s nap. Roots reach deeper into
the soil, drawing up water and nutrients. Soon, sap begins to rise, buds appear
and, before long, leaves unfurl. The wonder and beauty of it all is breath taking.
Our faith lives are similar to the life of trees. The means of grace—God’s word
and the holy sacraments—plant us firmly in this world. Our roots reach down
into the word of God, quenched by the waters of baptism and fed on the bread
and wine of the Lord’s Supper. The life of Christ rises within us. With the light
of Christ shining upon us, we grow in faith toward God and in fervent love toward one another. The branches of
our lives stretch up from the trunk of our identity in Christ Jesus and spread out in all directions. Our works of love
and mercy multiply, like leaves on those branches, providing beauty to others.
This year, the season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18th, at 7:00 pm. It will include the imposition of
ashes as a sign of repentance and cleansing, and the sharing of the Holy Supper.
After Ash Wednesday, our midweek services will use Marty Haugen’s “Unfailing Light” liturgy and will focus on the
Tree of Life. We will “grow” a tree of life throughout the weeks of Lent, beginning with the trunk and branches.
New leaves will appear weekly. Choirs will provide special music, and there will be a community of faith activity that
will “leaf” you wondering at the beauty of it all. “Wooden” that be fun?! (I hope that’s not too sappy.)
Come, and grow with us!
Pastor Rhonda
The Diaper Project: There are many families in Brookings who have difficulty
purchasing diapers and wipes due to financial strain. To ease this strain, the
Harvest Table gives away diapers and wipe to their littlest guests. Recently, over
only a two-month period, 20,020 diapers were distributed. The need is great!
Last year, the Diaper Project made donations to the Harvest Table of 18,122 diapers, 100 boxes of wipes, and $1,752.
Let’s expand the opportunity to give! Consider taking this opportunity to your
place of work, service organization, social club, book group, coffee group, etc.
Imagine how many families could be assisted if many groups in our community
contributed.
Corinne Stremmel and friends will be collecting donations of diapers and wipes
from mid-January to mid-February. There will be a drop box at Ascension or you
can make a cash donation (checks payable to the Harvest Table with Diaper Project in the memo). All sizes of diapers are needed, but the larger sizes are especially needed. Please help
make a different in the lives of the babies of Brookings this Valentine’s Day. Thank you!
If you have questions, email [email protected] and follow on twitter @diaperproject2.
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Meet Sandy Olson
Director of Cross+Generational Ministries
I am excited to meet you as the next Director of Cross+Generational Ministries. I have
lived in Dell Rapids for the past 2 1/2 years with my husband, Rev. Michael Mortvedt, the
Pastor of the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids, and our dog Thor, a delightful Norwegian
Elkhound. Together we have a blended family of four grown, married children, spread
across the country, two grandchildren, both age two, and one more due in February.
My paternal grandparents emigrated from Norway to the coal mines of southern Colorado, where I was raised. I began skiing when I was five years old and still enjoy downhill
skiing when possible. In Dell Rapids, we cross-country ski on the Big Sioux River. Thor loves it. We also garden, hike,
camp and travel.
I played the piano for a High School choir across Europe, travelled and led tours to El Salvador, Jordan and Palestine,
housed refugees from Rwanda, and led fifteen trips to Juarez Mexico with high school youth and families to build
houses and relationships with those who are our neighbors.
I have a degree from St. Olaf in voice and piano. I am an Associate in Ministry and have served Christ the Savior Lutheran in Aurora CO, Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit in Centennial, CO, and Lord of the Mountains in Dillon,
CO, in the areas of education, youth and family ministry, social ministry, evangelism, worship, and pastoral care. I am
a Spiritual Director and teach piano, voice, and guitar privately. I also served as National Director for Alternatives for
Simple Living, an outreach of ELCA World Hunger for three years.
In South Dakota, I have served at West Nidaros in Crooks as Youth and Family Interim, then directing the Choir,
Praise Band and River Sounds String Band, working with Social Outreach, Evangelism and worship planning. The last
six months in Dells, I have helped with confirmation, choir, office work and supply preaching. I enjoyed teaching guitar at Collision, a drop-in youth center in Sioux Falls and just completed a course through the Luther House of Studies in Lutheran Heritage. I enjoy learning and listening. Let’s discover together how we can build up the Body of
Christ at Ascension.
Midweek Lenten Meals & Worship
February 18
Ash Wednesday worship at 7:00pm (no meal prior)
Joy Singers sing
Join us for a meal at 5:15pm and worship at 6:00pm on the following Wednesdays:
February 25
Sloppy Joes and ice cream sundaes served by Corinne Stremmel and friends for the Diaper Project.
Spirit Singers sing in worship.
March 4
Chicken wild rice soup & ham sandwiches served by Christikon. Trinity Teens sing in worship.
March 11
Meal served by Youth Gathering attendees. Joy Singers sing.
March 18
Pulled pork & SDSU ice cream served by the Dan & Katie Tvedt family for Guatemalan Mission Trip.
Spirit Singers sing.
March 25
Meal served by Youth Gathering attendees. Trinity Teens sing.
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From Pastor Dennis
Dear Friends in Christ,
As many of you know, my wife, Mona, was hospitalized for 11 days in the middle of January with pneumonia.
She is now home and doing better. The illness was probably brought on by the chemotherapy she was receiving. It
knocked down her defenses to the point that she became very ill. We want to thank you all for your prayers and
concern. We have felt the power of those prayers in her recovery and we know that you will continue to pray for
both of us through this journey. I want to thank Pastor Rhonda and the staff for their understanding and support
through this time. They have been wonderful to us!
Yours in Christ,
Pastor Dennis Hansen
The 23 National Youth Gathering “Detroiters” continue to work hard to raise funds for next summer’s
week-long experience. Maybe you’ve seen them at a Jacks game? Track their progress on the poster in
the Gathering Area and consider making a donation to the cause.
The cost of the trip, over and above the $250 already paid by each attendee, is $900 per person and it
just happens to be 900 miles from Brookings to Detroit. Most of the people attending would not be able to
go without the financial support of members of the congregation. Can you help with a donation of 1/3
($300); 2/3 ($600) or 3/3 ($900) of the Youth Gathering experience?
900 miles from Brookings to Detroit / $900 per person to attend
Name_______________________________ Phone number_____________________________
I will support the Youth Gathering attendees by pledging or making a donation in the following amount:
_____ $300 (1/3)
_____ $600 (2/3)
_____ $900 (3/3)
_____ Other $__________
Please return this form to the office or leave in the offering plate. Checks can be made to Ascension with
Detroit in the memo.
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Parenting Class to be offered at Ascension
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Stewardship
One of the biggest joys of my life occurred in June 2001
when I was able to tour the D-day beaches in France. In
case you aren’t a history buff like me, the D-day beaches
are the area in northern France where the US and the
other allies conducted an amphibious landing during
World War II to open up the western front against Nazi
Germany. The area of the beach that was code named
Omaha was particularly hard for the invading troops due
to bluffs abutting the beach. The Germans had all of their
weapons on the bluffs looking down on the landing men.
Compounding the difficulty, the landings took place on a
rising tide (shortly after low tide) and Omaha beach is
over ¼ mile wide at low tide. So the troops had to cross
the ¼ mile wide beach with no place to hide from the
enemy fire. When we visited Omaha beach in 2001, just
by pure chance it was shortly after low tide so we got to
see what it was really like for the landing troops. My
niece wanted to touch the water of the English Channel
so I walked out onto the beach with her. When I turned
to walk back to our vehicle I imagined myself as one of
the landing troops, which was pretty easy to do since the
rusting war relics are still on the bluffs. I couldn’t believe
the bravery of the veterans that landed on the beach. I
am not sure if I would have been brave enough to cross
that distance while under enemy fire. Since my visit I
have read a few books and watched documentaries
about the landings. When asked how they could be so
Stewardship Highlight Organizations
The Stewardship Board’s “Highlight Organizations” is a
program to enhance Ascension’s understanding of the
many different stewardship activities our members participate in and support with prayer, time, talents, and finances. Each month we will highlight an organization we
support in our church newsletter. We are not asking for
a pledge, rather prayerful consideration of ways you can
help and become involved in this worthwhile activity.
See the next page for this month’s Stewardship
Highlight.
brave, almost without exception the veterans said that they
knew they had a mission to do
so they did it.
In a few weeks we will celebrate Ash Wednesday which
starts Lent and leads us into Easter. One of my favorite
parts of the bible is when Jesus had his moment of doubt
in the Garden of Gethsemane on the night he was betrayed. I tend to forget that Jesus was totally human, just
like you and I. The moment of doubt when the situation
totally overwhelmed him and he cried so hard that tears
of blood came out reminds me of his humanness which
makes me feel closer to him. When this occurred, Jesus
prayed about it and then, just like the World War II veterans, completed the mission that was before him.
As we all know, the future of Ascension is a little up in
the air. This is being written before the annual meeting
so I don’t know the end result, but a tight budget is a
major concern. Finding permanent replacements for our
staff openings and the feeling that God is guiding us to
enhance our music ministry despite the tight budget adds
to the concern for the coming year. But using the example of the World War II veterans and Jesus we can pray
about it and then complete the mission that God has set
before us.
Darrin Daggitt, Stewardship Board
LUTHERANS OUTDOORS IN SD God’s Work. Our Hands. Lutherans Outdoors in SD is supported by Ascension’s contributions to the Synod and special designated offerings.
At Lutherans Outdoors we provide opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to connect with one another. These connections allow each person to explore and play in a nurturing environment, which leads to a stronger faith foundation, discovering personal gifts, developing new
skills, as well as building life-long relationships. Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota is dedicated to
quality faith experiences and hospitality for youth and adults and has been for more than 65 years.
Our Mission
Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota welcomes all to explore and experience Christ’s love in community and creation.
Our Vision
We are your first choice for dynamic and innovative Christ-centered ministries: many sites, many
seasons, many experiences.
Each camp follows the standards of the American Camp Association (ACA)
Joy Ranch is working toward the process of ACA accreditation and all other sites are currently accredited.
LO staff is well-trained and offers signature hospitality.
LO camps include diverse sites and programs.
LO camps promote spiritual and personal growth.
Learn more at: http://www.losd.org/
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Christian Education
Souper Bowl Sunday February 1!
Sunday school children are encouraged to bring cans of SOUP for
Feeding Brookings on Super Bowl
Sunday, February 1. There will be a
table in the hallway for your cans.
THANKS!
Sunday School
Teachers are needed for all ages & workshops
throughout the year. See the poster on the bulletin
board and sign up today!
Sunday School children sing in worship this
year. Mark your calendars and plan to have your children join us in sharing music in worship on the following dates:
February 22 at 11:00am: 3rd-6th grades sing
March 29 at both services: preschool-6th grades sing
for Palm Sunday
April 26 at 11:00am: preschool-2nd grades sing
MILESTONES
“Just as the ancient roadways used stones
to mark the miles traveled, so homes can
use faith milestones to mark our journey.”
Ascension Lutheran Church is committed to the vision God has placed before
us of passing on faith in Jesus Christ.
One way in which we do this is through
Milestones Ministry. Milestones are identified moments
that are right for a child's next step in his or her faith
journey. By equipping families with education about the
milestone, lifelong faith formation is developed!
MILESTONE THIS MONTH:
Wednesday, February 11 at 6:45pm – HS Freshmen
“Lenten Bread Bakers” milestone
Saturday, February 28 at 10:00am – 2nd Grade
“Prayer” milestone
Adult Sunday School
Please join us in the Meeting Room Sundays at
9:45am. February 1st, 8th, & 15th Darrin Daggitt, John Miller, and Doug Malo will lead a discussion on Money Isn’t/Is Everything: What Jesus
Said about the Spiritual Power of Money. February 22nd Lorraine Kracke and Kyle Kepner will
talk about Mission Interpreters training. Beginning March 1, Duane Matthees will lead discussions on the early church.
WAVE
Wednesdays Are Very Exciting.
The WAVE continues to roll! Children are learning
about the Fruits of the Spirit this year.
Please contact Melissa Waligoske at
[email protected] if you have questions or would
like to participate or help.
Wednesdays ARE Very Exciting!
Sign up for Camp!
Youth as young as 1st grade can attend Lutherans Outdoors in SD camps, or families may go to Family Camp.
Check out the LOSD summer schedule on their website, www.losd.org. Talk to Darcie Bien if you have
questions.
High Schoolers are able to attend
Christikon in Montana for a week of backpacking, August 2-9. See www.christikon.org. Talk to Rich Reid or
Les Olive for more information on Christikon.
As always, camperships are
available. Cost should never
be a factor in deciding if a
child can go to camp. Talk
to Pastor Rhonda if there is
a need.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH
Pizza and Sky Zone Event - February 8
Details: Join us for pizza at the church at noon. After
we eat pizza we will head to the Sky Zone in Sioux Falls.
We will leave the church at 12:45. Jumping at the Sky
Zone will be from 2:00–4:00 p.m. The cost for this
event is $15.00 per Ascension member jumpers/$20.00
for non-members and $2.00 for jump socks. If you already have jump socks be sure to bring them.
Important: All of the attendees need to have a waiver
filled out and signed by their parent or legal guardian if
they are under 18 years of age. Waivers must be submitted electronically at www.skyzone.com/siouxfalls.
Please submit waivers by Tuesday, February 3.
Drivers will be needed for this event.
Sign up at the kiosk or e-mail [email protected] to
attend and volunteer to drive.
Hope to see you there. Bring a friend too!
Tuesday Bible Study
Join together to look closely at the
ending chapters of Matthew
(beginning with Mt. 24) and explore
what the words mean for us. The
six-week class will meet 1:30 PM
on Tuesdays, beginning Feb.
10. Everyone is welcome. The
class will be led by Elaine Rietz.
Knitting and Crocheting group
Our group meets the third Tuesday each month at
7pm at Ascension. The purpose of our group is to
let persons in the community know we care about
them by giving them the items we have knitted or
crocheted. Since we began in Sept., 2012, we have
donated almost 200 items. If you are interested in
joining us, please come to one of our meetings or
call Nancy Nelson for more information at 692-5312.
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Women of
the ELCA
February Bible Study Leaders meet with Elaine
Rietz on Saturday, February 21 at 9:30am
Dorcas Circle meets at 1:15 PM on the 4th Thursday each month. Contact Diane Olive at 692-1425.
Esther Circle meets at 9:00 AM on the 4th Thursday each month. Contact Lois Bellows at 697-5084
or Mary Roe at 692-9325.
Eve Circle meets at 6:00 PM on the 4th Monday
each month. Contact Doris Brown at 692-5901 or
Nancy Nelson at 692-5312.
Mary & Martha Circle meets at 7:00 PM on the
4th Monday each month, except June & July. Contact Darcie Bien at 692-0802.
Quilters meet at 9:00 AM on the 2nd, 3rd & 5th
Thursdays each month. Contact June Wiesner at
696-9878 for more information.
Feeding Brookings
Feeding Brookings
Grocery Distribution
Thursdays 4-5pm
Food of the Month: Pancake Mix
Hygiene Items:

Toilet paper & Facial tissue (Kleenex)

Bar soap & Toothpaste & Shampoo
Contact the church office with any questions you may
have about this ministry, 692-6565,
email [email protected] or
visit www.feedingbrookings.org.
Feeding Brookings is a United Way sponsored
organization and an equal opportunity provider.
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Finance
$680,000.00
$660,000.00
$640,000.00
December 2014 Financial Report
$620,000.00
Annual Budgeted Income & Expenses for 2014 .......... $668,771.50
$600,000.00
% of Year Past............................................................................. 100.00%
% of Budgeted Income Received YTD......... 96.60% ($646,046.80)
$580,000.00
% of Budgeted Expenses Incurred YTD ...... 87.59% ($585,749.64)
$560,000.00
Monthly Budgeted Income & Expenses ........................... $55,730.96
$540,000.00
2014 YTD 2014 YTD 2014 YTD
Actual
Actual
Budgeted
Income Expenses
Income &
Expenses
December Actual Income ................................................... $67,336.65
December Actual Expenses ............................................... $67,510.02
2014 Income & Expenses, as of
December 31, 2014
Membership
Baptisms:
Elsa Rose Clements-Johnson
Budgeted Expenses
Actual Income
Actual Expenses
$80,000.00
$75,000.00
$70,000.00
$65,000.00
$60,000.00
$55,000.00
$50,000.00
$45,000.00
$40,000.00
Jan
Memorials
Given by Clarke & Shirley Christianson,
Dean & Siri Peterson, Murph Monahan
in memory of Patti Monahan
Given by Pat Collins in memory of Paul
& Mickey Collins
Given by Roberta Hansen in memory of
Lois Meyer
Given by Larry & Jan Fjeldos in memory
of Millard Johnson
Given by Signe Anderson, Raymond &
Sylvia Ofstedal, Mary Wolpert in memory of Wesley Bugg
Given by Paul & Winnie Johnson in
memory of Caroll Hall
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
June
July
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Ascension Lutheran Congregation:
Many thanks for your kind donation of gifts for the residents at the
Neighborhoods at Brookview. The
residents were excited to receive
gifts after Christmas and were all
very thankful for the very useful
items. All of your kindness and
generosity was/is greatly appreciated. Sometimes the “smallest”
acts of kindness mean the most to
people. Again, on behalf of the residents and staff at the Neighborhoods THANK YOU!
Amanda Uecker
Activities Coordinator
The Neighborhoods at Brookview
Dear Ascension Lutheran,
Thank you for your gift of $700 to St.
Dysmas on 12/9/2014. I’m so grateful
for your support of St. Dysmas. Your
gift has a real and significant impact.
Because we are not on synod or
church-wide budgets we depend on
gifts like yours. Thank you for your
generosity and entrusting us with your
gift. We will honor your trust.
May God’s blessings give you peace,
hope, and joy,
Rev. Bob Chell
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VOLUNTEERS FOR FEBRUARY 2015
SATURDAY
(5:30)
Worship
Assistant/s
Ushers
SUNDAY
Worship
Assistant/s
8:30a
11:00a
Greeters
8:30a
11:00a
Ushers
8:30a
11:00a
A/V
8:30a
11:00a
Coffee
Hosts
9:30a-11:00a
SPECIAL
SERVICES
Worship
Assistant/s
Greeters
Ushers
A/V
February 7th
February 1st
Phil & Roberta
Wagner
Carl & Nancy
Fahrenwald
Nancy Correll
Irene Porter
Matt & Sarah
Dammen
John & Kathy
Miller
Erling Engstrom
February 14th
February 21st
Amy Pedersen
Duane Matthees
Dick & MaryJo Lee
Steve & Ila Kool
Harold Widvey
Glen Nachtigal
Lindsay & Judy
Wollmann
February 8th
Steve & Anita Ust
Les & Diane Olive
Steve & Mary Kay
Helling
Dan & Katie Tvedt
February 15th
Jim & Charee
Housiaux
Merritt & Pam
Warren
Al & Linda
Whitaker
Bruce & Christine
Kreutner
Steve & Ila
Kool
Bruce & Vickie
Newman
February 22nd
Randy & Sue Knutzen
Bill & Nancy Flynn
Dolores Ostroot
Lois Bellows
Nichole, Caitlin &
Miranda Russell
Brad & Kay Ruden
Carol Holm
Paul & Nancy Fixen
Randy Knutzen
Alan & Susan Mergen
Family
Paul & Mari
von Fischer Family
Rich & Kathy Reid
Nels Granholm
Kevin & Sarah
Smith Family
Merritt & Pam
Warren
Jamie Russell
Jim Thvedt
Matt Bien
Paul Evenson
Carl Fahrenwald
Susan Kranz
Nate Quam
Steve Minor
Kevin Sackreiter
Lorraine Kracke
Trudi Mofle
Arne & Doris
Brown
Mark & Becky
Ekeland
Dianne Hoff
Brenda Johnson
Feb. 18 - 7:00p
Ash
Wednesday
February
28th
Feb. 25 - 6:00p
Lenten Service
Jerry & Mary
Fiedler
Ted & Lou
Eggebraaten
Mark & Becky
Ekeland
Bill Flynn
Ron & Lois Ladegaard
TBD
TBD
Andy Stremmel
Terri Murfield
Jeff Van Gerpen
Dave Johnson
LOCK-UP SCHEDULE:
February 2-8: Doug Malo; February 9-15: Jim Thvedt;
February 16-22: Jerry & Mary Fiedler; February 23-March 1: Merritt & Pam Warren
If you are unable to serve on the date you are scheduled, please find a replacement and notify the church office
at [email protected] or 692-6565. See Ascension’s website for updated Volunteer Listings and Instructions.
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Ministry List
Ascension Staff (692-6565)
Senior Pastor .............. Rev. Rhonda Hanisch, 697-7928 (H)
[email protected]
Interim Associate Pastor ...................... Rev. Dennis Hansen
[email protected]
Director of Cross-Generational Ministries ...... Sandy Olson
[email protected]
Admin/Financial Assistant .................... Lanita Vanderbush
[email protected]
Church Secretary ...............................................Gloria Smidt
[email protected]
Publications Secretary .........................................Darcie Bien
[email protected]
Custodian ............................................................ Anna Smith
Joy Singers Choir Director ........................... Lori Bjorklund
Trinity Teens Choir Director .............................Darcie Bien
Spirit Singers Choir Directors . Lori Bjorklund, Katie Tvedt
Executive Committee
Congregational President ............. Roberta Olson, 692-8533
President-Elect ............................ Carl Fahrenwald, 693-6432
Secretary ......................................... Jennifer Soma, 692-5085
Treasurer ........................................ Gary Williams, 592-9033
Past President .................................Larry Osborne, 627-9169
Board Contacts
Christian Education..................... Sarah Dammen, 651-2669
Church & Community ..................Mariah Weber, 370-8059
Finance ................................................ Kathy Reid, 692-8561
Membership Participation ......................................................
Operations & Maintenance............ Dennis Miller, 693-4161
Stewardship ......................................... Doug Malo, 692-4927
Worship & Music ..........................Becky Ekeland, 692-7934
Youth Ministry ................................Julie Hemmer, 691-3092
Office Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM-3:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM-3:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM-3:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM-3:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Lunch Hour: 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
*Hours may vary occasionally.
ALCW
Co-Presidents .................................. Nancy Nelson, 692-5312
Shirley Nelson, 692-5351
Secretary ............................................. Elaine Rietz, 692-8373
Treasurer .............................................Darcie Bien, 692-0802
Quilters
Bette Johnson .......................................................... 692-4148
June Wiesner ........................................................... 696-9878
Altar Guild
Joan Riessen ............................................................. 692-8833
Communion Coordinators
Becky Ekeland .......................................................... 692-7934
Sue Knutzen ............................................................. 692-7203
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February 2015
Return Service Requested
2030 Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
Phone: 605-692-6565 / Fax: 605-692-6808
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.ascensionbrookings.org
Ascension is a house of hospitality
built on the foundation of sharing
the living faith in Jesus Christ at
home, in the congregation, and in
the community.
 Our Purpose is to be in relationship
with God, the creation and one another.
 Our Passion is the love of Christ for all
people.
 Our Power is the Holy Spirit gifting us
to fulfill our purpose and passion.
Ash Wednesday Worship
Wednesday, February 18 - 7:00 PM
All Board Meal & Meetings
(No meal prior to the service)
Tuesday, February 10
Wednesday Lenten Services
February 25, March 4, 11, 18 & 25 - 6:00 PM
(Meals served at 5:15 PM)
Meal at 6:00 PM - Meetings at 6:30 PM
(Christian Education Board Serving)