The Trumpeter
April 2016—Volume 24, Issue 4
Augustana Lutheran Church, Sioux City, Iowa
From the Pastor
Some people comment how busy I must be at Christmas. Yes, Christmas is busy, especially when one thinks of
all the commercial hype and the countdown of shopping
days until the holiday. My reply, however, is that Lent and
Easter are much busier for us pastors. Besides Easter Sunday, we have midweek Lenten services and Holy Week services. Unchurched people respond with blank expressions. This is the perfect
teaching opportunity for me.
We have completed our journey through Lent and unfurled the
“Alleluia” banner the children buried on Transfiguration Sunday, February 7. We will move through seven Sundays of Easter to the Festival of
Pentecost on the 50th day after the Resurrection.
We see signs of resurrection all around us—flowering plants,
greening trees, beautiful spring weather. We are reminded that through
Holy Baptism we are Easter people. We are people who not only benefit from Jesus’ death on the cross to take away our sins, but we also
share in the resurrection to eternal life when we die. Easter is about
good news…actually, the best news and so we proclaim:
Alleluia! Christ is risen!
He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Thank You!
To all those who helped plan, who participated
in the leadership, and those who attended our Lenten, Holy Week, and Easter services: THANK
YOU!!!!!!
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Anniversary Celebrationpg. 6
Birthdays, Baptism Birthdays, Anniversaries-pg. 4
Calendar-pg. 7
Christian Education Newspg. 2
ConFest Spring 2016-pg. 4
Flower Chart-pg. 5
From the Pastor-pg. 1
Lutheran Lakeside Camp
Day-pg. 3
Mission Team Highlights-/
Piece Corps-pg.3
New Address pg. 5
New Members-pg. 2
Remember in Prayer-pg. 2
Stewardship Corner-pg.2
Thank you-pg. 1
Worship Assistants and
Other Servers-pg. 5
Youth News-pg. 4
Remember in prayer. . .
Robert Barger (Kris Whitsel’s grandfather),
Janice Barrett (Sue Levay’s friend), Emrich
Bell (Seatons’ grandson), Todd Boland (Linda Nygard’s
nephew), Oriah Boling-Ellens (Schossows’ niece),
Dawn Cannon (Fred Hexom’s cousin), Clara C. Davis
(Ja’Net’s mother), Darrell Elvik (Ollie Nygard’s cousin),
Charlene Epis (Elaine Kreutzian’s sister), Jeff Emerson,
Ken File (Sheila Schossow’s father), Pastor Lorene
Glant, Kris Grunig (Strohbeens’ friend), Jon Hanson
(Judy Swanson’s friend), John Hart, Paula Hebron, Paul
Hexom (Fred’s father), Ron Houske (Jack Ward’s
friend), Judy Howard (Wards’ friend), Keith Howard
(Libertos’ friend), Katy Krznarich (Shelley Hexom’s great
aunt), Amy Lahrs (Jean Huff’s friend), Ken Lawson
(former member), Kim Lindgren (Pat Bergstrom’s
niece), Kenneth McAlexander (former member Jon’s
grandfather), Sara McAlexander (former member), Peter Macfarlane (Steve’s father), Trevor & Nicholle Mammen and family (Deb Fegenbush’s family), Janet Maxwell, Janelle Miranda (Jean Huff's friend), Eleanor Moline, Marion Moline, Denise Nurse (Robinsons’ cousin),
Ouida Olson, Vicki Plambeck (Scott’s mother), Wendy
Pohl (Paige Gray’s sister), Rosalie Richardson, Stella
Rixner, Alice Sea, Cynthia Seymour (Judy Swanson’s
friend), Kristie Smith (Gloria Smith’s daughter), Clayton
Swenson (Carla Glass’ grandfather), Dennis Van Meter
(Nancy’s son), Gene Wagner (Dick Lindblom’s friend),
Leslie Walker (Schossows’ friend), the family of Jack &
Jane Ward, Cindy Washinowski, Gary Winters (Nancy
Van Meter’s brother), Tami Zerr (Lori Padmore’s sister),
and those affected by disasters throughout the world
and the others we name before you.
Each week we pray for some of the families in the
congregation. Following is the list of those for whom we
pray in April.
April 3—David Mara; Judy, Kulia and Bryce Matsuo;
Janet Maxwell; Terry & Debbie, Trisha, Sean and Devin
McAllister; William & Tanya McFall; Marty & Julie, Nic
and Nicole McGlothlen.
April 10—Harriette McGuire; John & Kelly Meis; David
Midland; Jean and Josh Midland; Joe & Joan Mitchell.
April 17—William & Mollie Mize; David Mohan; Janice
Mohan; Marion Moline; Eleanor Moline.
April 24—Louise Moreland; Mike & Martha and Andrew
Moreland; Dave & Julie and Tori Nelson; Allison Ness;
Ollie & Linda Nygard.
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Stewardship Corner
This month we learn about the stewardship
(caretaking) of relationships. Our relationships
with others are a gift from God and a measure of
our stewardship for God. We do this stewardship
at home by providing Christian education for our
children while living and growing together as a
family. At work we show our fellow workers the
example of Christian behavior and supporting
caring. In church we participate with others in
worship, mission teams, projects, and forming
friendships.
Christian Education Schedule
April 17, 2016—Lutheran Lakeside Camp Day
May 15, 2016—Last Sunday school class
May 22, 2016—Sundae Sunday with
teacher recognition during the 10:15
worship. Students sing with Celebration Choir.
Welcome, New Members
Larry and Nancy Brockshus were received
as members of Augustana on February 28.
Larry is a retired Air Force Colonel and is
employed by the Sioux City School District as the
teacher in the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer’s
Training Corps (A.F. JROTC). Larry was born in
Hartley, Ia. His hobbies include woodworking.
Nancy was born and raised in Sioux Falls,
SD. She says her occupation is “Grandma on
call.” Her hobbies include reading, sewing, and
scrapbooking. Larry & Nancy have two adult children, Adam and Beth, and three grandchildren,
Lauren, Nathan, and Miles.
Welcome to the family, Larry & Nancy!
Mission News
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Social Concerns
April Benevolence will again be a Food Drive
for food pantries at First Lutheran and St. Thomas
Episcopal churches. “God loves a cheerful giver”.
In addition to food items, the food pantries have requested toothpaste, laundry detergent, Kleenex, and
toilet paper.
We will again offer a cash opportunity of giving this
year. In lieu of food items, money may be donated,
which will be divided between the food pantries of St.
Thomas and First Lutheran. They can then use the
money to purchase food from the Food Bank at 18
cents per pound. Money can be placed in a pew envelope marked Food Drive or writing a check and noting Food Drive on the memo line.
Thanks for your generosity.
Piece Corps
The Piece Corps (Quilters) of Augustana Lutheran Church have made over 30 quilts since the
beginning of the year. We average around 100
each year.
The Piece Corps meets on the second and
fourth Tuesdays of the month from 10:30 AM to
2:30 PM in either the Augsburg Room or Reformation Hall. We welcome new members to join us
in this ministry. You don’t have to sew at a machine You can design, cut squares, or pin the
three parts of our quilts together. Donations of fabrics and sheets are always appreciated.
Most of our quilts last year were donated to the
Council on Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence
and Lutheran World Relief.
Members of the
Piece Corps are Pauline Beales, Lois Hansen, Elaine Kreutzian,
Rosalie
Richardson,
Janice Mohan, Gloria
Smith , Marge Swanson, and Jean Turner.
Lutheran Lakeside Camp Day
Staff from Lutheran Lakeside Camp will be at
Augustana on Sunday, April 17th. They will meet
with the Sunday school kids and parents during
education time. Even though I plan to be on sabbatical this summer, I will come to God’s Little
Sprouts on July 11. Five of our little ones, parents,
and Pastor Del had great fun last year.
Lakeside staff will also talk about the other offerings like robotics camp, reading camp, etc.
There will probably be a fun activity which could
involve running, yelling, screaming…having fun!
There will also be a temple talk during the
10:15 service and we will receive a special offering for Lakeside.
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Youth News
April Celebrations
Birthdays
3 Isaiah Renneke
6 Devon Krager
Sheila Schossow
7 Jonathan Bullock
Madalyn Welp
10 Doug Peterson
Doug Strohbeen
11 Jeff Levine
14 Bob Stewart
15 Pastor David Cox
Allison Ness
16 Brenda Davis
17 Cindy Welp
19 Matt Rixner
20 Pauline Beales
21 Shelley Hexom
22 Marilyn Hagberg
Abbie Parker
24 Miriam Terrones
27 Doug Gough
Jack Padmore
30 Jenna Liberto
Baptism Birthdays
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24
28
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Andre’ Torres
Jacob Bowers
Jean Turner
Steven Cox
Rosalie Richardson
Joe Glass
Kaitlin Nguyen
Ross Peterson
Pat Bergstrom
Jacob Stowater
Rosemary Forsling
Isaac Plambeck
JoAnn Dickman
Lila Plambeck
Ava Baker
Connie Larson
Steffie Sea
Greer Macfarlane
Clyde Robinson
Josh Harry
Noah Dickman
Abbie Dickman
Ellie Dickman
Wedding Anniversaries
4 David & Beverly Drefke
23 Richard & Mary Hettinger
If you see a missing name or
incorrect date, please advise
the office.
Summer Music
Diana Wooley is looking for volunteers to provide music for the summer worship. Please let her
know when you are available.
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April 3 is the last date for
this school year that we will
be helping to pack backpacks at the
Food Bank of Siouxland. We need
twelve youth and adults to work this
event. We meet at
the Food Bank at
6:00 (on 11th Street
east of Floyd).
ConFest, Spring 2016
For several years the
Western Iowa Synod has
held events for confirmation-aged youth in various
locations. This year we will meet at
St. John Lutheran Church in LeMars
Wednesday, April 13. The theme is
“BFF: Be Faithful Friends.”
Living Waters Conference
Assembly/Meeting
Monday, April 4, 2016. 5:30 p.m.
(supper and meeting—concluding at
6:45 p.m.)
Agenda: nominations and resolutions
to forward to June Synod Assembly.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: rostered
leaders, voting members who have
been chosen to attend June Synod
Assembly,
congregation
council
members.
RSVP to Pastor if you are planning
to attend/eat!
The quarterly Siouxland Table
meeting will follow at 7:00 p.m.
Agenda: to discuss common concerns, ideas for ministry, cooperative
mission opportunities, and to hear
from community leaders.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: pastors,
congregational leaders, church staff
members, any interested person!!
Both meetings are at Trinity Lutheran
Church, 11th & Jackson, Sioux City.
Worship assistants,
you are responsible for serving on the day they are scheduled. If you are unable to
serve on a date scheduled, please arrange for a substitute and notify the office so the correct names
may be entered in the bulletin.
Sunday, April 3, 2016
Acolytes—Noah Dickman and Abby Whitsel
Greeters—Terry & Debbie McAllister
Assisting Minister—Dave Madsen
Communion Assistants—Deb Fegenbush and Deb McAllister
(bread)
Eucharistic Ministers—Nancy Van Meter and Deb Fegenbush
Technical Assistant—Spencer Gough
Sunday, April 10, 2016
Acolytes—Jackson Wynn and Isaac Plambeck
Greeters—Ollie & Linda Nygard
Assisting Minister—Emily Hall
Communion Assistants—Dominic Trobaugh and Isaac
Plambeck (bread)
Technical Assistant—Josh Midland
Sunday April 17, 2016
Acolytes—Dominic Trobaugh and Trevor Welp
Greeters—Dick & Alice Sea
Assisting Minister—Susie Strohbeen
Communion Assistants—Doug Strohbeen and Nicole McGlothlen (bread)
Eucharistic Ministers—Marian Erickson and Linda Nygard
Technical Assistant—Zach Plambeck
Sunday, April 24, 2016
Acolytes—Lexy Baier and Noah Dickman
Greeters—Skip & Sheila Schossow
Assisting Minister—Matt Rixner
Communion Assistants—Marlene Levine and Abbie Parker
(bread)
Technical Assistant—Emily Hall
Sunday, May 1, 2016
Acolytes—Isaac Plambeck and Jackson Wynn
Greeters—Dan Graben and Judy Swanson
Assisting Minister—Lynne Rask
Communion Assistants—Judy Swanson and Marian Erickson
(bread)
Eucharistic Ministers—Judy Swanson and Phyllis Van Evera
Technical Assistant—Marlene Levine
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Funeral Helpers
The following are asked to bake a cake
or help in the kitchen for funerals during
the month. The Funeral Coordinator will
contact you if needed.
Marilyn Hagberg, Gwen Hart, Shelley
Hexom, Angela Iversen, Connie Larson,
and Jenna Liberto.
Ushers for April
Bullock family (Darrel, Captain); Gough
family; Ginny Ericson
Christi Bullock
Altar Guild
New Address
Larry & Nancy Brockshus
402 Glen Eagle Ct.
Dakota Dunes, SD 57049
Flower Chart
The flower chart for 2016 has been
posted in the narthex by the north entrance to the nave. Please sign up if and
when you are willing to donate bouquets
that adorn the reredos. The cost for a
beautiful bouquet is $35.
Anniversary Invitation
Community Garden
St. Thomas Episcopal Church is looking for someone to manage the community
garden at the church. Duties include managing the planting, upkeep, and harvesting.
Interested persons can contact St. Thomas at 712-258-0141.
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April 2016
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
Sat
2
10am-2pm
Volleyball
3-6pm Gym in
use
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2nd Sunday
of Easter
Quarter Sunday
10
4
9:15am Music
staff mtg.
5
6
7
5-9pm JfK
5-9pm JfK
11
12
13
10:30am
Piece Corps
2pm Magic
Club
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4th Sunday of
Easter
14
5-9pm JfK
5-9pm JfK
ConFest at St.
John, Le Mars
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19
20
21
Lutheran
Lakeside
Camp Day
5-9pm JfK
5-9pm JfK
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25
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2pm Piano
Recital
5-9pm JfK
6:45pm Worship and Music Meeting
5th Sunday of
Easter
7pm Lydia
Martha Circle
5-9pm JfK
6:45pm Congregation
Council
9:15am Music
staff mtg.
9:15am Music
staff mtg.
10:30 am
Piece Corps
9:45am Bickford Cottage
10am-2 pm
Volleyball
3-6pm Gym in
use
15
16
10am House
of Friendship
Banquet
10am–2pm
Volleyball
22
23
28
5-9pm JfK
3-6pm Gym in
use
10am-2pm
Volleyball
3-6pm Gym in
use
5-9pm JfK
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10am AWE
Rehearsal
10am Rhoda
Circle
5-9pm JfK
6pm Backpacks
at Food Bank
3rd Sunday of Pastor in Des
Easter
Moines
8
5-9pm JfK
29
30
10am-2pm
Volleyball
3-6pm Gym in
use
Sunday mornings: 8:00—Holy Communion, 9:00—Adult Education, Music with Mrs. Wooley,
9:15—Celebration Choir Rehearsal, Sunday School, 10:15—Holy Communion.
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Augustana Lutheran Church
600 Court St.
Sioux City, IA 51101
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Sunday Schedule:
8:00 Holy Communion Worship
9:00 Adult Education, Music with
Mrs. Wooley
9:15 Celebration Choir Rehearsal,
Sunday School
10:15 Holy Communion Worship
—unstaffed nursery available
—handicap accessible
—free taxi to worship—277-0000
Mission Statements:
Congregation Council:
Church: A welcoming, caring congre-
Caleb Christopherson (2018); Ad-
gation offering opportunities for wor-
am Frisch (2016); Shelley Hexom,
ship, spiritual growth, and fellowship.
President (2016); Jean Huff (2018);
We express our faith and love to oth-
Jeff Levine. Vice President (2017);
ers in the name of Jesus Christ.
Marlene Levine, Secretary; Dick
Staff: We are called to work together
Lindblom (2017); David Midland
to enhance the community of Au-
(2018);The Rev. Del Olivier, Pastor;
gustana Lutheran Church as we
Lila Plambeck (2017); Martin Sea,
share our ministry of witnessing to the
(2016); Bob Swanson, Treasurer.
living God in Jesus Christ, facilitating
the gifts and talents of people.
Office hours Mon-Fri 8:00 am-1:00 pm
The Rev. Del Olivier—Pastor
Phone: 712-255-7694
Diana Wooley—Director of Music
Email: [email protected]
Web site: www.augustanasc.org
Bob Barry and Shannon Peterson—Organists
Bob Barry, Heidi Graben, Angela Iversen, Shannon Peterson, and
Donny Short—Pianists
Facebook: Augustana Lutheran, Sioux City
April 2016
Mark Kochen—Sexton
Ja’Net Sides—Office Administrator