Trinity Lutheran Church

203 N. Harth Ave.

www.tlcmadison.com

Sharing God’s Word.

Doing God’s Work.

Trinity Tidings - April 2016

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Phone Directory Page 4

Youth Director Page 5

Youth News Page 7

What’s Happening At Trinity Email Address You Tube Care Team Food Pantry Membership Information April Mission of the Month Health Tip St. Dysmas April Calendar March Council Minutes Unapproved — Annual Meeting Minutes Congregational Information Trinity Preschool

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If you or someone you know is hospi-talized, please contact the church of-fice to let us know.

Thank you from Trinity’s Care Team.

If you are currently receiving the Trini-ty Tidings in the mail and would like to receive it electronically, please contact the church office. Also, we send out “e-news” that will delivered to your inbox weekly! If you have not received this and would like to, please let the office know your email address.

You can now view all Sunday worship services on our YouTube channel! Just search for Trini-ty Lutheran Church ELCA or click on the link on our website!

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The Lake County Food Pantry mis-sion of the month is canned fruit. Do-nations can be brought to Trinity.

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATIONMEMBERSHIP INFORMATIONMEMBERSHIP INFORMATIONMEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Have you moved? Did you disconnect your land line? Did you change your email address? Did you get married? Did you have a baby? Did you get a divorced? Do you wonder why the church has not been connecting with you? Please let us know when you have an address change, email change, mari-tal status change, etc.

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Let’s celebrate Water and Stewardship Sunday, April 24th

“The Lord God put the man in the garden of Eden to care for it and to work it” (Gen. 2:15)

In 1955, the National Association of Conservation Districts be-

gan a national program to encourage Americans to focus on

Stewardship. Stewardship Week is officially celebrated from the

last Sunday in April to the first Sunday in May. It is one of the world’s largest conserva-

tion-related observances.

For Lutherans the Stewardship concept is deeply rooted in the Biblical mandate to be

“Care-Takers of God’s planet.” It involves personal and social responsibility, including

a duty to learn about and improve natural resources as we use them wisely, leaving a

rich legacy for future generations.

I have numerous good friends who acknowledge that climate change is a problem but

claim that it is just too expensive to do anything about it. Preserving the atmosphere

that will allow our children to enjoy life on the only planet in the universe that we know

contains life is too expensive? What an odd level of priorities that is. To me, even if

one has doubts, an issue like the fast climate change is one where it is far better to err

on the side of caution than to simply let it all go with possibly devastating results. In

that sense I would rather that our great grandchildren look back on today’s genera-

tions as the heroes who began easing our planet’s climate transformation to a halt as

opposed to reviling us for continuing to mess it up so badly that they live more difficult

lives on a harsher planet with less food and less beauty, hiding from more violent

weather and being exposed to more international conflicts.

No matter where you stand on that issue of climate change I’d like to invite you to join

us to celebrate our world-wide conservation observance of our natural resources.

God’s blessings,

Pastor Dirk

PASTOR’S NOTESPASTOR’S NOTESPASTOR’S NOTESPASTOR’S NOTES

Rev. Dirk Hagmaier Co-Pastor 256-2771

Rev. Constanze Hagmaier Co-Pastor 256-2771

Sandy Rhode, AIM Youth & Education Director 256-2771

Marlys Schmidt Executive Administrative Assistant 256-2771

Preschool Staff

Melissa Palmquist Preschool Director 256-2771

Summer duRandt Preschool Assistant 256-2771

STAFF

Beth Delzer President 256-6246

David Rossing Vice-President 256-3851

Joan Merager Secretary 256-2296

CONGREGATIONAL OFFICERS

Katie Nelson Treasurer 556-0051

BOARD OF DEACONS

Michael Brooke (17) Chair/Evangelical Outreach 256-0245

Ann Marie Rossing (18) Mission Momentum 256-3851

Barb Jorgenson (19) Sacraments & Services 530-4137

Susan Langner (17) Life & Growth 480-0734

Nancy Sabbe (19) Worship and Music 256-3664

Becky Brown (17) Chair/Confirmation Education 256-2509

Carolyn Feige (19) Continuing Education/Library 270-132

Amy Townsend (18) Elementary Education 359-6989

Julie Jones (19) Preschool & Early Childhood 270-9715

Adam Shaw (19) Youth Ministry 256-6150

BOARD OF PARISH EDUCATION

Sandy Rhode, AIM Youth & Education Director 256-2771

Keith Knutson (19) Stewardship 256-3006

Stacy Krusemark (17) Church Sanctuary Property 280-6824

Roger Olson (17) Education Wing 427-3391

Peggy Hoff (18) Development & Planning 480-4157

Thomas Hansen (19) Insurance 480-1636

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

David Rossing (17) Chair Council Vice-President 256-3851

Tom Farrell (17) Treasurer 256-6777

Rob Thuringer (18) Commission Member 480-0917

FOUNDATION COMMISSION

Nancy Kasuske (21) Commission Member 483-3199

Valerie Kuhl (20) Commission Member 256-6882

Marc Molskness (19) Commission Member 483-3561

Vocal Directors:

Adult Sandy Cole 256-3222

Chapel (Grades 9-12) Virginia Lemme 483-3125

Chancel (Grades 5-8) Tami Christiansen 480-0727

CHOIRS

Covenant (Grades 1-4) Mary Hunter 256-3280

Handbell Directors:

Epiphany Diane Plack 256-3665

Youth Sandy Cole 256-3222

Celebration Team Direc-

tor

Virginia Lemme 483-3125

Sunday School Choir

Directors:

Preschool 1-Kindergarten Tami Christiansen 480-0727

Grade 1-4 Stacey Riedel 256-3665

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Nancy Presuhn (18) Congregational Delegate 256-3419

Jennifer Briggs (17) Council Delegate 480-1870

Karen Kalvig (19) Congregational Delegate 256-2347

Chris Giles (17) Congregational Delegate 256-7630

Randy Van Rosendale (19) Congregational Delegate 256-9669

Sandy Cole (17) Council Delegate 256-3222

Sandy Cole 256-3222

Barb Feige 256-2865

Nancy Miller 256-2145

Kay Johnson 256-4798

FUNERAL COMMITTEE

Newsletter Marlys Schmidt 256-2771

Mission of the Month Ann Marie Rossing 256-3851

Prayer Chain Marlys Schmidt 256-2771

MISCELLANEOUS

Video Communication Roger Hillestad 256-4087

Trinity Women Nancy Miller 256-2145

Wedding Coordinator Robin Boldt 256-2771

Church Council meets at 8:00 p.m. in the Fellowship hall the

second Tuesday of each month. All members are welcome to

attend a council meeting, or contact any of the above leaders

with any concerns, suggestions, or questions. We are here to

serve you!

If you would like to participate in any of these opportunities,

please feel free to contact the contact person listed. If you

have an interest in an activity not listed, please contact the

church office (256-2771).

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FROM THE YOUTH DIRECTOR SANDY FROM THE YOUTH DIRECTOR SANDY FROM THE YOUTH DIRECTOR SANDY FROM THE YOUTH DIRECTOR SANDY I would like to thank everyone who has come to the Lenten Soup Suppers in February and March for your support in helping our campers go to Bible Camp! I would also like to thank the campers, camper parents, Confirmation Guides, confirmands, and Service Groups for all of their work with the Soup Suppers and delivering soup to the shut-ins of our congregation for the last six weeks!

On Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 10:45 a.m., the Middle School LYO Committee will meet in the Fire-side Room for their monthly meeting. The High School LYO Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. in the Youth Room.

The Acolyte Schedule for this month is as follows: 4/3/16-8:45 a.m.-Cody Brown/Keaton Nighbert; 11:00 a.m.-Rylee Hall/Alexis Drew; 4/10/16-8:45 a.m.-Jackson Boldt/Casey Meadows; 11:00 a.m.-Rylee Hall/Alexis Drew; 4/17/16-8:45 a.m.-Drew Moore/Makena Schultz; 11:00 a.m.-Mackenzie Ryan/Jackson Boldt; 4/24/16-8:45 a.m.-Casey Meadows/Rebecca Sims; 11:00 a.m.-Casey Meadows/Colby Briggs.

We want to thank all of the parents who have helped serve the Wednesday night suppers! We have the following open-ings for this month-4/6/16-_________, 4/13/16-_________, 4/20/16-__________, and 4/27/16-_____________.

The Milestone Ministry Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 5:15 p.m. in the Church Office.

The registration form for Preschool Bible School is in this newsletter. Preschool Bible School will be held Sunday, June 5-Thursday, June 9, 2016 from 5:45-7:30 p.m. The theme is “Our Favorite Parables and Stories About Jesus.” The registration form/health form for Day Camp is on Trinity’s website under Forms & Policies and is also on Facebook. Day Camp will be for youth who have completed Kindergarten-grade 5 (as of 5/16). It will be June 13-16, 2016 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and held at the Lake County 4-H grounds. The actual cost of Day Camp is $50 per person, but the charge will be $25 each or a family maximum of $50. There are camperships available for Day Camp. The theme is “In It, Not Of It” from Romans 12:2. Please attach the completed health form to the Day Camp Registration form. We need the health form attached now, not the first day of Day Camp. Please turn these registration forms in by Monday, May 2, 2016. If you have questions, please call me at 605-256-2771 or 605-270-9510.

We will have “Second Breakfast” on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the Youth Room for Grade 5-6. We will have a guest speaker. L. Driscoll/T. Hass’s class is responsible for the breakfast. Grade 7-8 will have their “Third Breakfast” on April 17, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the Youth Room. We will have a Service Project. D. Lemme’s class is responsible for the breakfast.

We will be honoring our Sunday School Teachers, Helpers, Music Leaders and Confirmation Guides at both Worship Services on Sunday, April 24, 2016. We will also honor them with a Continental Breakfast in the Fireside Room from 9:00-10:00 a.m. as a thank you.

On Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 5:15 p.m., the Summer Ministry Committee will meet in the Church Office.

The deadline for Worksheet #3, Worksheet #4, a Statement of Faith and an interview with the other Pastor is Friday, May 20, 2016. The confirmands and Mentors need to attend two Worship Services together and turn in their two “Worship Notes” by Sunday, September 11, 2016.

Seniors 2016! Please turn in a senior picture and a short resume of your future plans to me for a special display that we are planning for you. Your promptness will be greatly appreciated!

Sandy Rhode, AIM

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HEALTH TIPS FOR APRILHEALTH TIPS FOR APRILHEALTH TIPS FOR APRILHEALTH TIPS FOR APRIL

APRIL MISSION OF THE MONTHAPRIL MISSION OF THE MONTHAPRIL MISSION OF THE MONTHAPRIL MISSION OF THE MONTH

The Gathering

The Gathering is a community mission which fulfills Jesus’ words to His disciples in His teachings from the Mount of Olives: Matthew 25:35 "For I was Hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink. . . ".

Since 2004, the Gathering has been feeding and nourishing body and soul of anyone who needs a meal and warm hospitality for a time. Initially the Gathering, which is hosted by First United Methodist Church, wel-comed people twice a month. The numbers served at the first meals were in the 30's, and today on a weekly basis there are about 120 individuals who come to the Gathering for a meal "to nourish body and for fellow-ship to feed the soul." The Gathering is staffed week by week by civic, business, youth, and a wide variety of groups from the area who are dedicated to the care of others in our community. The Gathering became a weekly service to those desiring to share a meal in 2011.

Trinity has been an integral part of this feeding ministry in the Madison community, and our church will have an opportunity to help serve a meal on May 16, 2016. Help will be needed to set up the dining area, welcome and dish up the food for the guests, fellowship during the meal and clean up the dishes and the dining area when the meal is complete. The meal is served from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. This requires approximately 9-12 vol-unteers from our congregation. A sign-up sheet will be available in the weeks prior to the serving event. Any donations collected through the mission of the Month in April will be used to help defray the cost of providing a meal for our service time on May 16, 2016. Please consider a financial gift and in May giving of your time and service to others.

For questions, or to sign up, to help call the church office at 256-2771 or Ann Marie Rossing at 256-3851.

As students move through their school year, it is important that they learn study skills. Kids look to us to teach effective methods for studying: the techniques that will help them deeply understand and retain information, distill complex ideas and feel confident come test day. Want to improve your kids’ study skills? Work on these suggestions, and you’ll be well on the way. Here are some simple tips to share with your child for building the good study skills that can lead to great grades.

1. Planners are a sanity saver. Time management is tricky for everyone, especially kids and teens. Having major deadlines, due dates, events, and extra-curricular activities in one place helps kids visualize their week, manage their time, and stay on track.

2. Breaking down is a good thing. There is nothing worse than not knowing where to start when it comes to schoolwork. Understanding how to break daunting projects into more manageable ones is a key skill. For example, make studying for a giant math final approachable by making a list of all the concepts included in the test and review them one at a time.

3. Organization isn’t overrated. Keeping notes, projects, and reading materials in logical order helps kids find what they need right away, cutting down on time spent tracking things down and upping time spent actual-ly studying.

4. Taking good notes matters. It helps keep kids’ grades up, especially in middle or high school. 5. Study slow and steady. The best way for kids to do well on tests is to review the information daily at

home. Having children work with friends to study or in small groups outside of school is a great way to en-courage this.

6. Getting homework done thoughtfully and on time is one of the most fundamental study skills. 7. Encouraging kids to listen carefully and spend plenty of time reading directions really helps. Also make

sure they know it’s OK to speak up if they don’t understand testing directions. 8. Come up with some cool “rewards” with your kids—extra time with you, a favorite treat, later curfew—to

let them know you recognize their efforts. Support and encourage them. Keep your sense of humor. “Compliments of the Madison Faith Community Nursing Task Force”

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YOUTH NEWSYOUTH NEWSYOUTH NEWSYOUTH NEWS

MIDDLE SCHOOL LUTHERAN YOUTH ORGANIZATION (MSLYO-GRADE 6-8):

• April 3, 2016-10:45 a.m. Middle School LYO Committee Meeting in the Fireside Room.

• April 8, 2016-5:30-9:30 p.m. Stampede Game. Tickets are $12 each. Sign up on the “Middle School Youth” bulletin board.

HIGH SCHOOL LUTHERAN YOUTH ORGANIZATION (HSLYO-GRADE 9-12):

• April 6, 2016-8:00 p.m. High School LYO Committee Meeting in the Fireside Room.

• April 8, 2016-5:30-9:30 p.m. Stampede Game. Tickets are $12 each. Sign up on the “High School Youth” bulletin board.

• April 30, 2016-4:00-11:00 p.m. Serve at the S.D.S.U. Athletic Banquet. This is a fundraiser for the high school youth going to Tennessee.

• June 10-19, 2016-HS Mission Trip to Cumberland Mountains in Tennessee.

ST. DYSMAS WORSHIP OPPORTUNITYST. DYSMAS WORSHIP OPPORTUNITYST. DYSMAS WORSHIP OPPORTUNITYST. DYSMAS WORSHIP OPPORTUNITY

One of the ministries that are supported by the generosity of the members of Trinity Lutheran Church is St. Dysmas which is a Lutheran congregation that is inside the South Dakota State Penitentiary and the mem-bers of the church are inmates. The name St. Dysmas is the legendary name that was given to the thief on the cross who in Luke 23:42 asked Jesus to, “. . . remember me when you come into your kingdom.” St. Dysmas celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. At least once a year, members from Trinity attend worship in the penitentiary. Twelve guests are invited to attend from different congregations throughout the year. The worship opportunity at St. Dysmas is a privilege we would encourage you to share. The inmate choir, the music, the sharing of the peace, and the brief time for fellowship all comes with gratitude from the inmates we worship alongside. The men are so appreciative of the time spent and shared with them. Many in the prison have no visitors and the opportunity to talk with and worship alongside someone is a most welcome gift. Those who attend always report that we receive so much more than we could hope to give by our presence at that prison worship. We leave the worship filled with joy given by the Holy Spirit and the heartfelt thanks ex-pressed by the inmates for our presence. Sometimes people are reluctant to attend for fear of their own safety. Be assured that the worship experience is safe. Those who volunteer to attend will complete a Department of Corrections clearance and a waiver. You must be at least 18 years of age. Often there is opportunity to ride with others traveling to Sioux Falls for the worship. Attendees arrive no later than 6:00 pm and the worship is generally over 7:30-8:00pm. There is an opportunity to have coffee with Pastor Bob Chell and talk about the ministry and your experience after the worship if desired. The next scheduled date for Trinity to attend the worship is May 5, 2016 and we will attend again on Septem-ber 29, 2016 if you are unable to attend in May. If you are interested in attending the spring worship op-portunity, please contact Ann Marie Rossing (605)256-3851 or call the church office (605)256-2771. In Matthew 25:40, Jesus tells us, “. . . whatever you did for one of the least of these, you did it unto me.” Those in prison are among those Jesus named as “the least of these.” They were considered to be the “forgotten fifth” by Pastor Leroy Iseminger because we do not see them or think of them. I encourage you to consider visiting the prison and worship with the “family” of St. Dysmas.

Submitted by Ann Marie Rossing, Deacon, Mission Momentum

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APRIL CALENDARAPRIL CALENDARAPRIL CALENDARAPRIL CALENDAR

Sun Mon Tue

Sunday Schedule: 8:00 am—Coffee Hour (Narthex) 8:45 am—Worship Traditional (S) 9:45 am—Coffee Hour (FH) 10:00 am—Sunday School 11:00 am—Worship Celebration (S) Tuesday Schedule: 8:30 am—Staff Meeting (CR) 1:00 pm—Quilting (FH)

Council Schedule: (2nd Tuesday of the month) 1:00 pm—Finance Committee (CR) 5:15 pm—Precouncil (CR) 5:15 pm—Milestone Ministry Committee Meeting (CO) 5:45 pm—Executive Council (CR) 6:30 pm—Board of Trustees (FH) 6:30 pm—Board of Deacons (CR) 6:30 pm—Board of Education (CO) 8:00 pm—Council Meeting

Wednesday Schedule: 4:30 pm—Youth Jubilant Bell Choir (SB) 5:15 pm—Covenant Choir (FS), Epiphany Bell Choir (SB) 5:30 pm—Confirmation Supper 5:50 pm—Chancel Choir (YR) 6:00 pm—Chapel Choir (FS) 6:30 pm—Confirmation 6:45 pm—Adult Choir (FS) 6:45 pm—Celebration Practice (S)

3

**See Sunday Schedule 10:45 am—MSLYO Committee Meeting (YR) 2 pm—Eagle Scouts (FH) 6 pm—Marriage Group (FH)

4

9 am and 12:30 pm—Preschool (SR) 5:30 pm—Bears (FS) 7 pm—Troop 5 Boy Scouts (FH)

5

**See Tuesday Schedule **See Council Schedule 9 am and 12:30 pm—Preschool (SR) 5:30 pm—Tigers (FS) 6 pm—Wolves (YR) 6 pm—MRT-LSS (CR) 6:30 pm—Webelos I (FS)

10

**See Sunday Schedule 11:45 am—Baptism Dinner (FH) 10:00 am—Milestone Ministry Class (FS)

11

4 pm—Cancer Support Group/Nicky’s 5 pm—HS Pizza Ranch Fundraiser 5:30 pm—Girl Scout Brownies (YR)

12

**See Tuesday Schedule 9 am and 12:30 pm—Preschool (SR) 5:30 pm—Tigers (FS) 6 pm—Wolves Cub Scouts (YR) 6 pm—MRT-LSS (Room 19)

17

**See Sunday Schedule

18

7 pm—Troop 5 Boy Scouts (FH)

19

8:30 am—Staff Meeting (CR) 9 am—Mary Circle (FH) 9 am and 12:30 pm—Preschool (SR) 1 pm—Quilting (FH) 6 pm—MRT-LSS (CR) 6:30 pm— Cub Scouts Pack Meeting (FH) 7 pm—Martha/Naomi Circle at Bethel Apt. Community Room

24 **See Sunday Schedule

25

9 am and 12:30 pm—Preschool (SR) 7 pm—Troop 5 Boy Scouts (FH)

26

9 am and 12:30 pm—Preschool (SR) 8:30am—Staff Meeting (CR) 1 pm—Quilting (FH) 5:15pm—Summer Ministry Committee Meeting (CO) 6 pm—MRT-LSS (CR) 6 pm—Pack Committee (FS)

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APRIL CALENDARAPRIL CALENDARAPRIL CALENDARAPRIL CALENDAR

Wed Thu Fri Sat

Room Codes: CO=Church Office CR=Conference Room FS=Fireside Room FH= Fellowship Hall S=Sanctuary SB=Sanctuary Balcony SR=Sonshine Room YR=Youth Room

1

6:45 am—Men’s Group (FH) 9 am and 12:30 pm—Preschool (SR)

2

6 pm—Worship (FH)

6

9 am and 12:30 pm—Preschool (SR) 7:45 pm—HSLYO Committee Meeting (YR) **Wednesday Schedule

7

9 am and 12:30 pm—Preschool (SR) 11:30 am—Women’s Bible Study (FS)

8

6:45 am—Men’s Group (FH) 9 am and 12:30 pm—Preschool (SR) 5:30 pm-9:30 pm—MS + HS LYO to Stampede Game in SF

9

6 pm—Worship (FH)

13

9 am and 12:30 pm—Preschool (SR) 6:45 pm—HS Bible Study (YR) **Wednesday Schedule

14

9 am and 12:30 pm—Preschool (SR) 9 am—Worship Committee (FS) 11:30 am—Women’s Bible Study (FS)

15

6:45 am—Men’s Group (FH) 9 am and 12:30 pm—Preschool (SR)

16

6 pm—Worship with Potluck (FH)

20

9 am and 12:30 pm—Preschool (SR) 9:30am—Ruth Circle 6:45 pm—HS Bible Study (YR) **Wednesday Schedule

21

9 am and 12:30 pm—Preschool (SR) 11:30 am—Women’s Bible Study (FS)

22

6:45 am—Men’s Group (FH) 9 am and 12:30 pm—Preschool (SR)

23

9 am—Covenant Choir Gathering (FS) 6 pm—Worship (FH)

27

9 am and 12:30 pm—Preschool (SR) 6:45 pm—HS Bible Study (YR) **Wednesday Schedule

28

9 am and 12:30 pm—Preschool (SR) 11:30 am—Women’s Bible Study (FS) 7 pm—Prairie Piecemakers Quilt Guild (FH)

29

6:45 am—Men’s Group (FH) 9 am and 12:30 pm—Preschool (SR)

30 1 pm—Baby Shower (FH) 6 pm—Worship (FH)

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MARCH COUNCIL MINUTESMARCH COUNCIL MINUTESMARCH COUNCIL MINUTESMARCH COUNCIL MINUTES

March 8, 2016 8:00 P.M.

President Beth Delzer called the Trinity Lutheran Church council meeting to order by asking members to re-cite our mission statement: “Sharing God’s Word, Doing God’s Work.” Council members absent and excused were: Nancy Sabbe; Ann Marie and David Rossing; and Adam Shaw. Keith Knutson led our devotions and he read from I Corinthians 12:4-6. He said our common good is spread-ing the Gospel. President Delzer presented the agenda and asked for a motion to approve; Stacy Krusemark made the mo-tion and Amy Townsend seconded. Motion passed. The council minutes were presented from February 9, 2016 by President Delzer. She asked for a motion to approve; Mike Brooke made the motion and Roger Olson seconded. Motion passed. Pastor Constanze presented the Educational Moment by handing out a sheet for the council about Trinity Lu-theran’s Organization Chart. She explained the organizational structure of Trinity Lutheran Church. The financial report was discussed and we are about $4300.00 behind. A motion to approve the financial re-port was made by Roger Olson and seconded by Peggy Hoff. Motion passed. STAFF REPORTS WERE PRESENTED BY: Sandy Rhode, Parish Education coordinator reported: • Lenten services are continuing and students are delivering soup to 22 shut-ins. • Five campers and parents help to serve each week. • On February 21st, eighteen 5th grade students did the communion class and the students made the communion bread for Maundy Thursday. • There is a milestone presentation and educational moment each week in March. • 5th & 6th graders had their “Second Breakfast” and made gifts for 43 shut-ins. • High School youth Olivia Boldt, Hailey Streff, Mitch Hansen, and Austin Olson talked to the 7th & 8th grade at their “Third Breakfast.” • Summer Ministry--Preschool Bible School will be June 5th thru 9th. • Day Camp is starting June 13th thru 16th. • The High School students who are going to Tennessee this summer hosted a fundraiser dinner on Sunday evening, March 6th, at the church. Tickets were $20.00 each. Pastor Dirk reported: • We are in the middle of Lent and we have had great services. • Pastor Dirk attended the Conference Assembly in Howard on Sunday and he will serve on the Multi- Cultural Board. • Bishop David is encouraging us to participate in the “Listen God is Calling Campaign.” 45% of all pastors will retire and this money will help to increase scholarship support for seminary students and to recruit pastors. • In 2017, we will celebrate 500th year of Reformation.

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MARCH COUNCIL MINUTESMARCH COUNCIL MINUTESMARCH COUNCIL MINUTESMARCH COUNCIL MINUTES Pastor Constanze reported: • A retirement brunch was held to celebrate and thank Barb Feige for her many years of dedication to the Care Team and Funeral Committee. It was attended by the Funeral Committee, funeral directors from all three funeral homes, and the staff. • Sandy Cole will be the chairman of the Funeral Committee along with Kay Johnson, Nancy Miller, Mary Hutchinson, Mary Cole, and Sharol Bargmann. • Pastor Constanze is on the Resolutions Committee for the SD Synod Assembly. • On March 15th, Aly Bruna will begin working two afternoons a week and all day Friday. • Ben and Myrtle Sorensen, pillars of Trinity, donated a life insurance policy to Trinity Church. • Update on Faith Community Nursing--will check with Avera on a health compensation for Emily. President Delzer reminded us of Coffee with the Council on Sunday, March 13th in the Fellowship Hall. Parish Education Board Chairman Becky Brown reported: • Mentor program update-only 5 out of 15 have completed first pastor interview. An e-mail reminder is being sent. • High School trip update: Tour of Italy supper was a success. • Pizza Ranch fundraiser will be on March 14th. • Fundraising efforts are continuing. • Preschool Bible School dates have been set for June 5th thru the 9th. • Teacher appreciation gifts have been chosen and will be given at the end of April. • Gifts for Sunrise Service and Day Camp have been selected. Trustee Board Chairman Roger Olson reported: • Checking with Ryan Townsend on flooring and he presented samples, carpet squares, and vinyls. • Trustees will take care of information on technical tech quotes. • Checking on bats. • Sorensen fund will be left in money market. • Discussed sacristy window. • Discussed Faith Community Nursing and Avera health. • Pay the bills. Deacon Board Chairman Mike Brooke reported: • We are looking for a choir director to replace Tami Christiansen. • Soup suppers are going well. • Continue to work on recruiting worship volunteers, especially ushers. • No Midco TV broadcast of 8:45 a.m. service due to “security concerns.” • Chamber coupon book ideas discussed. • Deacons will serve Sunday, July 10th for the stewardship treat idea. Pastor Constanze reminded us she has three more spots for adults to attend the South Dakota Assembly at Watertown, SD on June 3rd & 4th. President Beth adjourned the meeting by all council standing and joining hands and praying The Lord’s Pray-er. March treats were provided by the Trustees. April treats will be provided by the Deacons.

Respectfully submitted, Joan Merager, Council Secretary

ANNUAL MEETING 2016ANNUAL MEETING 2016ANNUAL MEETING 2016ANNUAL MEETING 2016

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These are the UNAPPROVED Annual Meeting minutes. The minutes will NOT be approved until the 2017 Annual Meeting.

The 129th ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES Trinity Lutheran Church Madison, South Dakota

Sunday, January 17, 2016, 12:10 pm The 129th Annual Meeting of Trinity Lutheran Church, Madison, South Dakota, was called to order by President Tom Rook at 12:10 P.M. Adoption of Rules: President Tom Rook reminded everyone to do the following: • Please extend courtesy to all when speaking at the microphones. • Unless otherwise determined by a majority vote of the assembly, all speeches during discussion shall be limited to

two minutes. • A speaker on one side of the question shall be followed by a speaker on the other side. President Rook declared a quorum. The secretary’s minutes of the 128th Annual Meeting were presented as recorded. Jeanine Reed made a correction to the minutes on page 7 which states “Tom Farrell moved to amend the original motion and to approve Faith Community Nursing as a ministry of Trinity Lutheran Church in 2016 with full funding provided outside the 2016 Trinity Lutheran Church mission plan, and to authorize the council to evaluate the need throughout 2016 with possible inclusion in 2016 Mission Plan if found to be a Trinity Lutheran Church ministry need.” The year needs to be changed to “2015” in the first three instances: “Tom Farrell moved to amend the original motion and to approve Faith Community Nursing as a minis-try of Trinity Lutheran Church in 2015 with full funding provided outside the 2015 Trinity Lutheran Church mission plan, and to authorize the council to evaluate the need throughout 2015 with possible inclusion in the 2016 Mission Plan if found to be a Trinity Lutheran Church ministry need.” Pastor Dirk moved to accept the corrected minutes and Kurt Chris-tiansen seconded. Motion carried. President Tom Rook thanked everyone for the honor to be President and their trust, faith, and support during his presi-dency of Trinity Lutheran. He said it takes a group to work together to accomplish our missions. He thanked the boards and said it gives him a new appreciation of what goes into each board and their responsibilities. He thanked the trustees and trustee chair, Jody Bergheim, for handling all the funds, the board of Parish Education and Parish Education chair, Jennifer Briggs, for all they do for our youth, the board of Deacons and Deacon chair, Sandy Cole, for putting our church services together. He expressed thanks to our treasurer Katie Nelson and to Keith Knutson, a member of the finance committee for their advisory function. He also thanked Marlys Schmidt for keeping our church organized and Dave Reed for the fine job in maintaining the building. He also extended a thank you to Vice President Beth Delzer for her support. We are blessed to have Pastor Constanze and Pastor Dirk in our community and he thanked them for their service to Trinity Lutheran Church. President Rook encouraged the congregation to continue supporting missions and ministries. Pastor Dirk led us in the annual congregational meeting opening liturgy book and we read the Litany responsively. Pastor Dirk reported he had just attended a conference in Chamberlain and they discussed what challenges our church faces. He said all ministries have to be financed and he feels we are extremely blessed. Pastor Dirk reminded us Bob Ellsworth will be conducting a campaign for the Synod soon “Listen! God is Calling.” Pastor Constanze reported all bills are paid and we met our expenses with $14,800.00 surplus. She was thankful for many things this past year. She stated that she has been thankful for their new baby, Emma, and for the council and the church staff for letting her work on a flexible schedule. She reported that the screens are up in the narthex which is a good exposure to multimedia within our church family. She pointed out that the increased use of social media like Face-book and YouTube spreads Trinity beyond our walls. She is thankful for the many new members we have welcomed this past year. It was difficult to say goodbye to Jane Schubert, who was our receptionist and moved to Mitchell, and to our organist, Colleen Tucker, who retired and is traveling in Europe. Pastor Constanze asked the congregation to keep Faith Community Nursing in our prayers as they will soon be interviewing three candidates. She ended her report by noting that 2017 will be the 500th anniversary of Reformation.

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Auditors Report: Auditor Rachael Jencks reviewed the 2015 church financial records and found them in proper order. Treasurer and Financial Reports: President Rook presented the Treasurer and Financial reports. A motion to approve was made by Beth Delzer and seconded by Jennifer Briggs. Motion carried President Rook presented the slate of new officers and asked for further nominations. Kurt Christiansen made a mo-tion that nominations cease and Danny Brown seconded. Motion carried. The nominating committee report is as follows for the 2016 year: Vice President – David Rossing (‘17) Trustees:

Stewardship – Keith Knutson (‘19) Insurance – Tom Hansen (‘19)

Deacons: Sacraments and Services – Barb Jorgenson (‘19) Worship and Music – Nancy Sabbe (‘19)

Parish Education: Continuing Education – Carolyn Feige (‘19) Parish Education/Preschool and Early Childhood – Julie Jones (‘19) Youth Ministry – Adam Shaw (‘19)

Nominating Committee: Council Delegate/one year – Jennifer Briggs (‘17) Council Delegate/one year – Sandy Cole (‘17) Congregational Delegate/three years – Randy Van Rosendale (‘19) Congregational Delegate/three years – Karen Kalvig (‘19) Trinity Foundation:

Five Year Term – Nancy Kasuske (‘21) Completing a Resignation Term – Rob Thuringer (’18)

Bethel Delegates: Lanny Lemke (‘20) Myron Downs (‘20)

The current Bethel Delegates are:

Tom Farrell (‘16) Sharon Carlson (‘16) Dan Carlson (‘17) Kay Johnson (‘18) Joyce Farrell (‘18) Lana Johnson (‘19) Millie Moser (‘19)

David Wheeler moved to approve all reports “C through “T” as prepared for the Annual Report Booklet. Jody Bergheim seconded. Motion carried. The reports are as follows: C. Auditor, Rachael Jencks D. Treasurer, Katie Nelson E. Financial, Katie Nelson F. Nominating Committee, Joyce Farrell 1. Further Nominations (must have consent of nominee) 2. Balloting

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Members Transferred In:

March 2016 – Josh Kearin, Danielle Rosheim, and Conor Kearin

Members Transferred Out:

February 2016 – Deloris Rowland to First United Methodist Church in Huron, SD

March 2016 – Kari Woldt by request

March 2016 – Jane Prouty to Zion Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD

Death:

March 4, 2016 – Arlys Stanford

March 14, 2016 – H. Paul Dillon

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G. Foundation Commission, Tom Farrell H. Board of Trustees, Jody Bergheim I. Board of Deacons, Sandy Cole J. Board of Parish Education, Jennifer Briggs K. Youth & Education Director, Sandy Rhode, AIM L. Milestone Ministry Committee, Sandy Rhode, AIM M. Preschool, Melissa Feige Palmquist N. Women of Trinity 1. President, Nancy Miller 2. Treasurer, Sharon Halseth O. South Dakota Synod, Letter from Bishop David Zellmer P. Bethel Lutheran Home, Jim Iverson Q. Lutheran Outdoors in South Dakota R. Lutheran Social Services S. Troop 5 Boy Scouts of America T. Faith Community Nursing Beth Delzer moved to accept the 2016 Mission Plan (Budget); it was seconded by Wade Briggs. Motion carried. President Rook asked for other items for discussion. Being none, he again thanked the congregation for the honor of serving Trinity Lutheran Church. Pastor Dirk thanked Tom and the council for the great leadership. President Rook introduced the new council president for 2016, Beth Delzer, and she in turn thanked Tom Rook for his years on the council and his year as President. She asked for a motion to adjourn the 129th Trinity Lutheran Church An-nual Meeting. Diane Bruns made the motion and Dick Ellis seconded. Motion carried. The meeting closed with all stand-ing and saying The Lord’s Prayer. Pastor Constanze reminded the council there would be a short meeting with their boards immediately following adjourn-ment.

Respectfully submitted, Joan Merager, Council Secretary

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