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The Visitor A publication of Morningside Lutheran Church, Sioux City, Iowa
Vol. 44-No. 1 January 8, 2013
The planning for the mission trip to Asia in December, 2012, actually began 13 years ago when I went with the United
Nations to 6 different countries on the 'Mekong Project'. I had never planned to go back to Asia, but God had different
plans. I had two days off during that time to go sight-seeing, so I went to Chiang Mai, met a mountain village man, and
asked him to take me up to his village on the top of the mountain. God has been giving me crazy ideas ever since then.
This trip was a little different from others we have taken. Other trips included sightseeing and projects, but this time we
tried to establish relationships with 25,000 church people in Thailand. They are looking for an organization such as
LCMC to be affiliated with.
Laos is a communist country. It is on the list of the world's most persecuted nations. It is frequently mentioned in Voice
of the Martyrs and talked about within human rights groups. This year we received authority from the Lao government
to have Christianity recognized as a religion in Laos.
Cambodia is a small country bordered by Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. Primarily a Buddhist nation, its main languages
are Khmer, French, and English. Mission agencies work among the 13 million citizens. Workers are sent to help in the
orphanages, hospitals, and slums.
We have a church on a floating village that began with digging a much-needed well for the community. Now there is an
established church with 70% of the villagers claiming Christ as their Savior.
The needs in Southeast Asia are so vast. We ate lunch in a mountain village in Laos where there is no Christian witness.
That was one village on one mountain. Multiply that by the thousands of mountains and thousands of villages all over
Southeast Asia.
Mark Vander Tuig, LCMC Service Coordinator will join us for all worship services on January 20 and then at 1:30 in
the gym Mark, the mission team, and myself will be showing slides from our trip and talking about our ministry there in
the afternoon. Please come to see what God is doing in this part of the world.
God Bless, Pastor Tom
Attendance/Giving for:
December 16, 2012
Sunday Worship $ 25,501.75
Building Fund $ 262.50
Worship Attendance 952
Sunday School Offering $ 20.00
Sunday School Attendance 161
December 23, 2012
Sunday Worship $ 16,675.85
Building Fund $ 277.50
Worship Attendance 891
December 24, 2012
Christmas Eve Worship $ 11,570.00
Worship Attendance 1636
December 30, 2012
Sunday Worship $ 26,544.85
Building Fund $ 200.00
Worship Attendance 537
Our Church Family
St. Luke’s: Larry Wilson, Nancy Carstensen,
Charlotte Knudson, Rachel Storm, Harold Mo-
line, Brandon Johnson, Bruce Trobaugh, Jessi-
ca Hanson, Clara Thompson
Finance
Tyson Michael Gigaroa, son of
Dominick Gigaroa & Terra Gray was
brought to the Lord in Holy Baptism. We
pray that God will richly bless and guide
him in the years ahead as he grows in his
Christian faith.
Budget 2 yr Variance
Item 12/31/11 12/31/12 YTD Actual__
Revenue $ 1,119,669 $ 1,131,381 $ 11,712
Less: Exp. $ 1,115,845 $ 1,086,377 $ 29,468
Net $ 3,824 $ 45,004 $ 41,180
Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name. "But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.” 1 Chronicles 29:13-14
~Finance Team~
We extend our sympathy to the Families of
Judy Rosfjord; to Barbara Frey & Family
on the loss of Barbara’s daughter Pam Frey
and to Lois Burton on the loss of her moth-
er. We pray that God will continue to com-
fort them during their time of loss.
Elderversity
Sing-A-Long: Join us in the Chapel on
Sunday, January 27th at 7:00 p.m. for the
Sing-A-Long. Anyone who enjoys singing
the old hymns is welcome to come and
join us. Refreshments are served.
Sunnyside Neighborhood Fellowship will meet for their
annual potluck supper on Sunday, January 13th, at 6:00
p.m., Sunrise Gerwulf Center.
On February 6th we will begin a new theme called:
“This and That,” Come to the Kitchen Lounge at 10:30
a.m. for the first DVD about Abe Lincoln, titled,
“Stealing Lincoln’s Body.” This is a look at something
we have seldom heard or read about. As usual, coffee
will be served.
Morningside At The Mission will begin conducting
monthly services at the Sioux City Gospel Mission. The
schedule for this 2012-2013 year include: January 10,
February 21, March 14, April 30, & May 9. Anyone is
welcome to be a part of our Sioux City Gospel Mission
Ministry! Please call Connie Bartels at 402-987-3373 if
you would like to join and/or have questions.
Volunteer Needed: We are in need of someone to work
in the church office on the 2nd Sunday of each month
from 7:45 to 9:30 to answer the phone. Please contact the
church office if you would be willing to help.
Glasses? Missing your glasses? Several pairs have been
turned in to the church office. Please check the counter
on the front office.
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank you MLC
members for providing gifts for the 2012 Christmas
Giving Tree Ministry. Your generosity provided 200
gifts for those in need. Thanks for sharing the joy of
Jesus with others this Christmas Season.
~With Appreciation ~ Social Concerns Team~
Dear MLC Family, We send our heartfelt gratefulness
and appreciation to you for your generosity. I don’t
know who the givers are or were towards our support
each month and for our upcoming internship in Fiji. I am
always in awe of how the Lord has put you into our life
and how much you bless us. “Thank you” doesn’t seem
quite enough to express our thankful hearts, even more so
because you give without the spotlight. Thank you for
making this ministry possible. Thank you for loving and
remembering us. ~Jodi & Danae De Herrera~
Events Bible Study
Missionary News
Beth Moore's new lecture study: The Law of Love:
Lessons from the Pages of Deuteronomy will begin on
Thursday mornings, January 24th from 9 - 11 in Fireside
Room. Led by Barb Houske and there is minimal home-
work.
Please contact Pam Thorson if you are interested in signing
up for the Thursday morning Bible Study beginning Jan-
uary 24, 2013 by calling Pam at 402-494-9309 or by e-
mail [email protected].
Director of Music Ministries: Morningside Lutheran
Church is seeking a Spirit-Filled follower of Jesus to lead,
equip, and inspire the musical worship life of our
congregation. We currently have four, distinct, worship
services on Sunday morning with a broad range of musical
expressions from pipe organ and choirs to electric guitars
and drums. Each style expresses the rich diversity of our
congregation and we are eager to grow in our love for
Jesus as we worship Him with “Psalms, hymns, and spir-
itual songs.”
The ideal candidate must be passionate about their
Christian faith as well as being a talented musician and
vocalist. They must be a shepherd of musicians who
enjoys working collaboratively in directing the music
ministry of a large, multi-staff congregation.
A complete job description can be requested from the
church office. Please mail or e-mail resume with cover
letter to:
Pastor Darrin Vick
Morningside Lutheran Church
700 South Martha St.
Sioux City, IA 51106
Employment Opportunity
Contact: Kathy Yoder
Phone: 276-2511
Email:
First Communion: The First Communion workshop for
5th graders and their parent(s) is scheduled for Saturday,
March 2nd.
The 5th graders will take First Communion on Sunday
March 3, during the 9:30 worship. There will be a special
reception afterwards in the gym.
ANNUAL MEETING
JANUARY 27, 2013
12:30 P.M.
Due to the Kitchen remodel, we will not
be able to serve an annual dinner. The
Haiti Mission Team will be serving
complimentary treats and desserts in the
narthex before the Annual Meeting.
Budget Forums ~ Room 171
January 20, 2013 9:30-10:30 a.m.
January 27, 2013 9:30-10:30 a.m.
From Gloria Sauck: In November I traveled with many
of the ELCK Central Diocese office staff to the Coast of
Kenya to visit some of the church work there and attend
the official opening of an orphanage where they would
like to see a dispensary built in the near future at Wema.
I have been working on getting the Kibera Springs of Life
Lutheran Dispensary up and running again. If we get
government permission I will work there one day per
week for a month or so to see patients until we can hire a
nurse. This will be good for me to keep up my Kenya
nursing practice license. Also, I have been writing up the
draft of the Health Department 5 year strategic plan for the
ELCK Central Diocese.
I will be traveling to Samburu to spend Christmas at
Arsim. My knee is healing well and I feel better about
walking and using it all the time. Stairs are getting easier!
Thank you for your prayer for and support of the Lutheran
work in Kenya. God’s blessings, Gloria Sauck
Jodi & Danae DeHerrera: I am so thankful to the Lord
for the opportunity to have attended the Foundation for
Counseling Ministry (FCM) school. It has been the great-
est most fulfilling course I have ever taken. I am so
excited about all this plus how now I feel better equipped
to come alongside others.
January 1, 2013, Danae & I will begin our day traveling to
Fiji to begin the next phase. We are so thrilled for this
opportunity to serve in the South Pacific and with a
wonderful team. Although this is ‘hands on” phase, it is
still a college level course. Aside from direct ministry, we
are required to complete field assignments, a book report,
case studies and prepare/teach counseling topics.
Jodi & Danae
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Jesus Christ which Results in Changing
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CHURCH STAFF
Darrin Vick Senior Pastor
Tom LoVan Associate Pastor
Paul Andell Associate Pastor
Charity Peterson Interim Music Director
Kathy Yoder Director of Children's
Ministries
Ben Anderson Middle School Youth
Director
Paul Peterson High School Youth
Director
Tom Miller Technology &
Contemporary Worship Coordinator
Barb Baker Church Administrator
Judy Kane Administrative Assistant
Fran Cole Administrative Assistant
Jim Ewoldt Custodian
Zack Skokan Custodian
JoAnn Roos Preschool Director
Holly Mathiason Preschool Teacher Aide
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Our Worship Schedule
8:00 am: Traditional Worship
9:30 am: Celebration Worship
11:00 am: Contemporary Worship 11:00 am: Multicultural Worship
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