January 2014

NEWSLETTER

First

Presbyterian

Church

Huron SD

Issue # 1

January, 2014

Pastor’s pen

Once upon a time there was a group of Christians

who gathered to worship God every Lord’s Day. In their

worship services they read the scripture, digested a sermon,

celebrated the sacraments, and sang together. But, oddly enough,

they had no hymnbooks! None at all!

Instead, they sang exclusively from a “Psalter,” that is, the

Book of Psalms set to meter. These strange, psalm-singing Chris-

tians typically referred to themselves as “Presbyterians.” But don’t

think it too eccentric that they sang chapters from the Book of

Psalms! Each chapter in the Book of Psalms is an individual

“psalm,” that is, a song written for use in worship and devotion.

While most Presbyterians nowadays sing hymns as well as

psalms, the Book of Psalms is still our original song-book, the foun-

tainhead of Christian prayer and praise. You’ll find that very many

of our “hymns” are actually paraphrased psalms. For instance did

you know that “Joy to the World,” “A Mighty Fortress,” and “O

God, Our Help in Ages Past” are psalms re-ordered and set to a sing-

able meter?

One of the remarkable things about the 150 song-prayers that

we find in the “Book of Psalms” is that they cover the whole range

of human life. They hold nothing back! The entire human condition

– from joy to depression, from rage to thanksgiving, from sickness

to wonder – is brought before God in prayerful song. Athanasius (an

early church leader and theologian) says, “It is my view that in the

words of this book the whole human life…is comprehended and

contained. Nothing to be found in human life is omitted.”

Over the next few weeks we’ll delve into these songs for all

seasons, finding the real help for our real lives that the psalms offer

us.

– Pastor Andrew

Military Personnel and Families President Obama Government Officials Prison Inmates Assisted Living, Nursing Homes & Home Bound SunQuest Village: Kathleen Amundson, Mary Haley, Iven & Lorraine Jacobson,Harlow & June Larsen, Eva Vilhauer. Jim Dunbar Country Side Living, Mitchell: Don & Korlas Winter. StoneyBrook Suites: Viola Hins, SunQuest Healthcare Center: Maxie Cook, Les Erdahl, Bernice Hermanson, Emma Timothy. Thelma Peterson, Bob Mueller, Harriet Turnwall, Henry Sievers, Dutch Meyer Out-of-Town Nursing Homes: Florence Reimers, Ann Tomkins, Jill Baker. Home Bound: Mahalia Connell

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Elder of the Month: Deacon of the Month: Milo Pietz Janice Christensen

Volunteers for Prayer Chain #1 #2

Greg & Donna Hepper 352-3621 Frances Langbehn 352-4079 Vi Magness 352-5377or 8759 Bev Erdahl 352-4746 LaVonne Nicholas 352-7957 Marlene Gamber 352-5219 Sue Gose 352-8104 Cam Galliger 352-4928 Betty Freeman 352-1447 Mona Kotas 352-9517 Iris Brown 352-4718 Brad Magness 352-9545 To join a prayer chain, please call the church office.

Celebrations In December

Birthdays: Jo Polly 80, Madelyn Nickelson 86 & Joan Daugherty 81 Anniversaries: Harvey & Anne Wollman’s 55th If you have been missed or do not want us to publish this infor-mation, please call the office.

CAKE PROVIDERS AND WORKERS January 2014 Funerals

Diana Herdman, Ruth Herzberg, Ron & Jill Hins, Roberta Hintz, Iven & Lorraine Jacobson, Randy & Adele Ja-cobson, Phyllis Jones, Sara Jorgensen, Wade & Renea Katz, Marvin & Ruth Kelley, Harold & Dar King, Keri Knudson-Brede, Duane & Leanne Kopfmann

We’ve Got Mail

We would like to thank everyone who remembered us on our 58th anniversary with a lovely card or greeting.

Victor & Eileen Dracy Thank you fro the dutck cradle cross for

Grady and thinking of us. We are blessed to have Grady arrive in our life.

Brenda, Matt & Grady Gilbert Thank you so much for your generosity. I greatly ap-

preciate all the support y’all have given me. The scholarship is helping me finance my way through the last year of my col-lege career. I couldn’t be more honored than to receive it from this great place we all call home.

Chad Sabers Thank you for the beautiful poinsettia and to all of the

Deacons who faithfully bring me CD’s and bulletins from church when I can’t be there. Also I want to thank Damek for the nice Christmas card he made.

Sincerely yours, Mary Haley Greetings to everyone and a big thank you for the

beautiful red poinsettia. It helped bring some of the bright Christmas spirit into our new surroundings.

Love, miss y’all! Iven & Lorraine Jacobson

PER CAPITA TAX FOR 2014: $26.02 per church member

To: The family and friends Kevin Brink, Madelyn Nickelson’s grandson

PRAYER LIST

Members Dick Biel Ron Hastings Sharon Hastings Bob Mueller Alan Schmidt Beverly Hook Oliver Nicholas LaVonne Nicholas Cherry Amick Dutch Meyer Marvin Kelley Henry Sievers Darrell Briscoe

Friends & family David Bryan (Alan Schmidt’s brother in law) Orville Brugger & Virgil Brugger (LaVonne Nicholas’ brothers) Greg Clark (Howard & Helen’s son) Kim Crump (Cam & Melba Galliger’s daughter) Larry Claypool (Renea Katz’s father) Lois Duxbury (Jack Duxbury’s mother) Kory Farstad (Lisa Gogolin’s father) Tammy Israel (attends here & friend of Barb Peterson) Jerry Hatley (Iris Brown’s son-in –law) Amber Harris (Peggy Mueller’s granddaughter) Gladys Hrdlicka (Donna Meiers’ mother) Cloe Jesson ( 2 year old niece of Marlene Gamber’s friend). Alfreda King Siems ( friend of Peggy Mueller) Scott Lindblad (Peggy Mueller’s son) Mary Louise & Leslie Jensen (Brenda Schmidt’s parents) Charlotte Mangan (sister of Oliver Nicholas) Doretta Nelson (sister of Berneice Muilenberg) Glen Millage (Pastor Andrew’s uncle) Susan Munion (friend of Cam & Melba Galliger) Marian (Wold) Martin (friend of Lori Magness) Kathi Mueller (wife of Mike and daughter-in-law of Karen) Pam McAloon ( friend of Mona Kotas) Angel Pietz (Cheryl Davidson’s great niece) April Pimental (Dave Armstrong’s daughter) Ron Portner (Alan Schmidt’s cousin) Michael Peterson (friend of the Alan Schmidt family) Patty Ruehle (Chuck Groth’s sister) Doris Schlimgen (Donna Hepper’s mother) Berniece“Schamp”Lowenberg (Keri Brede’s grandmother) Phyllis Schmidt (Alan Schmidt’s mother) Sonnie Schimke (14 mo. Old grandson of Merle Schimke) Braxton Whitaker (great grandson of Cobbie & Vi Magness) Joe Wolf (JoLynne Parmely’s brother–in-law)

Please consider teaching 2 Sundays for the children!

“GOOD SAMARITAN” 4th Rotation (Jan. 5– Feb. 9)

DATE: WORKSHOP: TEACHER:

Jan. 5 Video (1st-3rd) filled Storytelling (4th-6th) filled

Jan. 12 Storytelling (1st-3rd) filled

Video (4th-6th) filled

Jan. 19 Arts / Crafts (1st-3rd filled

Science (4th-6th)

Jan. 26 Science (1st-3rd)

Arts / Crafts (4th-6th) filled

Feb. 2 Computer (1st-3rd)

Cooking (4th-6th)

Feb. 9 Cooking (1st-3rd)

Computer (4th-6th)

“LORD’S SUPPER” 5th Rotation (Feb. 16 – Mar. 11)

DATE: WORKSHOP: TEACHER:

Feb 16 Sunday School Choirs Sing

Feb 16 Video (1st-3

rd) filled

Storytelling (4th-6th) filled

Feb. 23 Storytelling (1st-3rd) filled

Video (4th-6th) filled

Mar. 2 Arts / Crafts (1st-3rd)

Science (4th-6th)

Mar. 9 Science (1st-3rd)

Arts / Crafts (4th-6th)

Mar. 16 Computer (1st-3rd)

Cooking (4th-6th)

Mar. 23 Sunday School Choirs Sing

Mar. 23 Cooking (1st-3rd)

Computer (4th-6th)

Sign up in the hall by the water fountain,

contact the office, Pastor Andrew or Brenda Arteman

Directors: Gina Griffith & Erica McNeil Who: 1

st-8

th Graders

When: Wednesdays, 5:45-7:45p

Meal at 5:45 including Senior High

Upcoming Events

1/15 Tye-dye t-shirts 11/13

Practice for the Christmas

program 2013!

Construction

Began

October 17

Member Highlights Gary & Roxy Gogolin

Gary was born in Huron to Mike and Mary Ann Gogolin. He has one sister, Gayle, who lives in Gettysburg and two brothers; Greg (Laura) of Rosemount, MN and Gene (Susan) of Middleburg, Fl. Gary attended Huron schools and graduated from HHS in 1973. Upon Graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was discharged in 1977 and returned to Huron. Roxy was born in Wessington Springs to Jim and Ada Pownell and is a lifelong mem-ber of First Presbyterian. She has one

brother, Randy (Jan) of Spokane, WA. Roxy graduated from Huron High School in 1978. During and after high school she was employed at Trade-home Shoes, where she and Gary met and began dating. They married at First Presbyterian on Jan. 20, 1979. Gary returned to active duty with the Naval Reserve in 1980 and they spent the next 14 years at various locations in Iowa and Minnesota until he retired in 1994 and they returned to Huron. Gary is employed by the City of Huron as a water/wastewater treatment op-erator and Roxy is an administrative assistant with the Beadle County Wel-fare and Veterans Service offices. The couple has two children. Son, Geoff is married and lives in Cavour. He works as a mechanic for the Beadle County highway department and operates a small engine repair business. His wife, Lisa, is an accountant at LSI. They have two sons, Judson (3 ½ years) and Brantley (9 months). Gary and Roxy's daughter, Amanda, lives in Sheridan, WY where she is em-ployed as a veterinary technician at a small animal hospital. Both Geoff and Amanda were avid hockey players when they were in school, so much of the family's life revolved around the sport. Gary coached for several years and Roxy served as team coordinator as well as many other volunteer duties. They were also active in First Presbyterian's LOGOS Program and received the 1997 Friends of Youth Award. Most recently Roxy began service as a Deacon in January 2014. Gary enjoys playing golf in the summer and Roxy likes to do crafts. Camping with friends and relatives is also a favorite pastime, as well as spending as much time as possible with their kids and grandsons.

Your generosity

has made this possible.

Future generations will

thank you!

The West

doors

opened

Dec. 22.

. December Session Highlights The Session study from the book Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations was chapter 3, Intentional Faith Devel-opment. Dar King and Brian Lichty were examined and ap-proved for Ordination as an Elder. Other Elders and Dea-cons who will be ordained will be examined at a later date. Installation of new officers is planned for January. Session approved the membership transfers of Jeanna Sabers to Westminster Presbyterian Church in Min-neapolis, MN and Cole Kappler Therkildsen to Bloomington Island Presbyterian Church in Savannah, GA. Darel Peterson was elected to serve as 2014 Treas-urer. Anyone interested in succeeding Darel in this position, or in working as a co-treasurer should contact Darel or Pastor Andrew. The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held Sun-day, January 26 following worship. The purpose of the meet-ing will be to hear the budget and accept the annual report, to elect a Deacon for a 2-year unexpired term, to elect members for the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee, and to at-tend to any other business of the church. The next Stated Session meeting will be Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 7:30 pm in the dining room. Buildings & Grounds: Weather delayed completion of the west steps, but work is now in the final stages. The land-scaping work will be done in the spring. A sub-committee has been formed to plan for the remodeling of the kitchen. The church has entered into a 5-year lease agreement with the City of Huron for the sections of the parking lot owned by the church. For allowing the City’s use of the lot the City will maintain the surface and provide snow removal Christian Education: Dave Armstrong has resigned his position as part-time Christian Education director. The CE committee will work with the Administration committee to determine any future staffing needs. (continued

The Mission Committee would like to

thank you for once again supporting

our Christmas projects by providing

socks for patients of the SD Human

Services Center in Yankton and buy-

ing, wrapping and delivering gifts for

Prison Fellowship Angel Tree chil-

dren. We appreciate your generous

giving to share Christ's love with those

less fortunate.

2014 Offering envelopes are in the east room for those who have been using them. If you would like a set, contact the of-fice.

I want to thank you all for the very pretty

Christmas plant you gave me . I love it. It was very

thoughtful of you to think of me at this time.

Eva Vilhauer

Thank you so much for the beautiful poinsettia plant.

Also for the many visits from the Deacons’ and Pastor An-

drew, and the sermon tapes I can listen to in y room.

Bob Mueller

Helping Hands appreciates First Presbyterian Church’s support each month. It makes a difference in what we can feed the needy in our community.

Thank you for your generosity.

Pastor Crandall, Ladies Group, Men’s group and con-

gregation.

Thank you for taking the month of October to gather

food items for our food pantry. The youth for gathering cereal.

All of your groups do such a great job

Salvation Army

FYI–Mary E Carlin, former member, daughter of Rev. Robert and Joyce Hickman will be ordained January 4th ,2014 at 3:30 pm at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church. Mary is going to serve in the Heritage Presbytery of Milwaukee, WI.

Pastor Andrew & friends at First Church

We moved Dad into the Sunquest Nursing Home. Thanks for

all you’ve done for our parents. God Bless you all.

Marty Ferris, Dutch Meyer’s daughter

Attendance

Sunday School Worship Date # Date # Date # Date 12/02/12–45 12/01/13–38 12/02/12—159 12/01/13—162 12/09/12–29 12/08/13–47 12/09/12—55 12/08/13—152 12/16/12–47 12/15/13–52 12/16/12—200 12/15/13—235 12/23/12–33 12/22/13–24 12/23/12—223 12/22/13—193 12/30/12–103 12/29/13—111 Christmas Eve 2013, communion served to 240, approximately 300 at the service.

(Session Highlights Continued) . Church Life: Leif Andol was the speaker for our Christmas Around the World potluck dinner held December 15. Administration: The Session voted to approve the 2014 Budget as presented. This will be available to the congregation in the annual report. The committee approved funding for childcare services during Wednesday night activities. Pastor Andrew will be on vacation January 27-30. Mission & Evangelism: The church sent 6 boxes to military personnel as part of the Boost the Troops program. Socks were delivered to the Human Services Center for Rock the Socks. The Angel Tree gave gifts to 16 children. A donation of $200 was re-ceived to help support that project. Worship & Music: Session voted to approve the following schedule for 2014 Communion Services: January 12, March 2, April 13, April 17, June 8, August 24, October 5, November 23, De-cember 24. Home Communion will be delivered on 5 Sundays. Nominating Committee: A slate of candidates for the Asso-ciate Pastor Nominating Committee is being filled. Donna Hepper has been nominated to fill the 2-year unexpired term as a Deacon following the resignation of Sandy Fisher due to her move to Flor-ida. The congregation will vote on these candidates at the next Congregational Meeting.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

2

PW CT 9:00

3 4

5

Men’s Fellowship 8:00

Holy Buckets

Sunday School 9:15

Worship 10:30

6

7

8

LOGOS 5:45

Senior High 5:45

Adult Choir 6:30

Praise Team 7:45

Adult Bible Study 7:45

9

Hope Circle 9:30

Joy Circle 1:30

10

Presbytery Council

11

Evelyn Cudmore 92

12

Sunday School 9:15

Worship 10:30

13 14

C. E. 6:30

Church Admin. 6:30

Miss./Evan. 6:30

Bldg./Gr. 7:00

Church Life 7:00

Worship/Music 7:00

Session 7:30

15

LOGOS 5:45

Senior High 5:45

Adult Choir 6:30

Praise Team 7:45

Adult Bible Study 7:45

16 17 18

19

Men’s Fellowship 8:00

Sunday School 9:15

Worship 10:30

20

Holiday

Martin Lutheran

King

Office Closed

21 22

LOGOS 5:45

Senior High 5:45

Adult Choir 6:30

Praise Team 7:45\

Adult Bible Study 7:45

23

Donald Winter 87

24 25

26

Sunday School 9:15

Worship 10:30

Con

27

Joyce Reiter 84

28 29

LOGOS 5:45

Senior High 5:45

Adult Choir 6:30

Praise Team 7:45

Adult Bible Study 7:45

30 31

January 2014