Augustana Lutheran Church, Sioux City, Iowa The Trumpeter January 2015

Volume 23, Issue 1

From the Pastor Reflections: At the end of the year, many people reflect on that year as a way of trying to make sense of horrible events and reliving good events. We have much for which to give thanks to God for things which happened in 2014. In March 2014 I began my fifteenth year as the pastor of Augustana Lutheran Church. It continues to be a great honor for me to be your pastor! It also continues to be fun to be your pastor. Our 2010 babies continue to be good role models for the several babies born

in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014. It is such a blessing to this congregation that these kids and their parents are so active. Thanks be to God! Baptisms: Ava Elizabeth Baker, 4/19/14; Gemma Lea Harry, 5/18/14; Quinn May Liberto, 8/24/14; Mila Jane Sachie Coles, 9/21/14; Isaiah Keith Renneke, 9/28/14; and Corinne Ara Anderson, 12/21/14. Affirmation of Baptism: Nicole Marie McGlothlen, Joshua David Midland, and Abigail Jean Parker, 10/26/14. Member Funerals/Memorial Services: Woody Rask, 2/5/14; Don Mohan, 2/11/14; Doris Watson, 5/15/14; Donna Grell, 9/4/14; and Beverly Harris, 9/20/14. High School Graduations: Greer Annon Macfarlane, Nicole Rae Page, and Ross Patrick Peterson. New Members: Joshua & Jennifer (Seger) Harry, 6/15/14. Member Wedding: Dawn Kowalke and Jamison Painter, 8/2/14. While reflecting is good and sometimes painful, I look forward to a renewed sense of cheerful giving to the mission of the church as people seriously look at their offerings. I look ahead with eager anticipation to dis-covering what the Holy Spirit has in mind for us in 2015 and beyond. And I look forward to discovering that together with you. I am especially excited to looking forward to our yearlong celebration of 125 Years at Sixth and Court Streets. Blessings to all in 2015!

What do you know about the religion of Muslims? Did you know the reli-gion is call Islam? Did you know that we share biblical stories with Mus-lims? Join Pastor Del for a twelve-session introduction to Islam. We will be viewing a series of lectures by Dr. John L. Esposito, Professor of Religion and International Affairs and of Islamic Studies at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. The sessions are entitled: Islam, Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow; The Five Pillars of Islam; Muhammad—Prophet and States-man; God’s Word—the Quranic Worldview; The Muslim Community—Faith and Politics; Paths to God—Islamic Law and Mysticism; Islamic Revival-

ism—Renewal and Reform; The contemporary Re-surgence of Islam; Islam at the Crossroads; Women and Change in Islam; Islam in the West; and The Fu-ture of Islam. Adult Education meets in the Augsburg Room from 9:00-10:00.

Adult Education

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Finance Mission Team The Finance Mission Team has a two-fold pur-pose—to oversee the financial receipts and dis-bursements of the congregation and to prepare a financial Mission Plan each year. We plan to safely secure the offerings, count them and deposit them in the bank. The amounts are then posted to the individual member accounts by the office adminis-trator who also prepares individual statements on request. Payments of bills are made by authoriza-tion in the Mission Plan or by request of the spon-soring Mission Team. As with most congregations our offerings are not keeping up with our mission needs. To date we are about $7,000 short but have been able to borrow from our own savings ac-counts to keep the bills current. We are “robbing Peter to pay Paul” so to speak, as it comes from our capital improvement savings. It is a challenge to meet the mission of Augustana, but it will be done. Anyone interested in helping with this mis-sion team please let us know.

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Steffe Sea reigned as the 2014 Lucia at the 60th Lucia Festival Sunday at Augustana Lutheran Church. Her attendants were Abbie Parker and Ni-cole McGlothlen. Steffe wore the traditional wreath of lighted candles on her head, as she and her at-tendants served cookies

following the smorgasbord meal. Star boys, wearing hats with stars and carry-ing a star wand, accompanied Lucia and her at-tendants. The star boys were Elliott Swenson and Dawson Trobaugh. Shannon Peterson and Angela Iversen, ac-companied by Heidi Sea, sang the Lucia Song, and Shelley Hexom read the Lucia story. The Lucia Festival originated in Sweden where, according to legend, Lucia was a medie-val saint who carried food and drink to the hungry in the province of Varmland during a period of famine. Lucia stands today as a symbol of light and hope to all humankind. Dave Madsen served as master of ceremonies and Pastor Del Olivier led those in attendance in carol singing to conclude the festival.

60th Lucia Festival

Open Positions on Congregation Council At our Annual Meeting in January, we will elect people to fill three positions on the Council. Cur-rently two of these positions are filled by Krystal Gough and Dick Lindblom. The open position was created when Paul Olson and his family moved to North Dakota. Both Krystal and Dick are eligible for election to second terms.

Tusen Tak! For us non-Swedes: “Thousand thanks” to all who participated in Advent and Christmas worship and activities and to those who helped set up, take down, decorate, and re-decorate.

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Jay Anliker (Oliviers’ nephew), Robert Barger (Kris Whitsel’s grandfather), Bill Bean (Jean Huff’s friend), Emrich Bell (Seaton’s grandson), Oriah Boling-Ellens (Schossows’ niece), George Burg, Dawn Cannon (Fred Hexom’s cousin), Charlene Epis (Elaine Kreutzian’s sister), Darrell Elvik (Ollie Nygard’s cousin), Jeff Emerson, Ken File (Sheila Schossow’s father), Catherine Goertz (Lois Daniels’ mother), Kris

Grunig (Strohbeens’ friend), Jon Hanson (Judy Swanson’s friend), John Hart, Paula Hebron, Ron Houske (Jack Ward’s friend), Theresa Krusko (Shelley Hexom’s mother), Katy Krznarich (Shelley Hexom’s great aunt), Kim Lundgren (Pat Bergstrom’s niece) Kenneth McAlexander (Jon’s grandfather), Sara McAlexander, Trevor & Nicholle Mammen and family (Deb Fegenbush’s family), Jean Midland, Eleanor Moline, Marion Moline, Den-ise Nurse (Robinson’s cousin), Norma Parker, Millie Peterson, Wendy Pohl (Paige Gray’s sister), Rosalie Richardson, Sarah Robinson (Clyde & Beverly Robinson’s grand-daughter) Deke Ross (John Krager’s friend), Sharon Schweitzer (Elaine Kreutzian’s sister), Jim Swanson (Bob’s brother), Clayton Swenson (Carla Glass’ grandfather), Leslie Walker (Schossows’ friend), Jane Ward, Gary Winters (Nancy Van Meter’s brother), and those affected by disasters throughout the world.

Each week we pray for some of the families in the congregation. Following is the list of those for whom we pray in January.

January 4—Margaret Johnson; Linda Kassis; Dean Koeppen; Wesley & Jessie, Lane and Chase Koons; John & Delaine, Devon and Jessica Krager.

January 11—Elaine Kreutzian; Chuck & Barb Lamphear; Tim Laros; Mike & Connie and Ingrid Larson; Jerry & Sue and Jonathan Levay.

January 18—Chris Levine; Jeff & Marlene and Robyn Levine; Chris & Jenna, Hunter and Quinn Liberto; Dick Lindblom; Dennis & Lisa and Holly Lines.

January 25—Erik Lundin; Steve & Amy and Greer Macfarlane, Dave & Mary, Michael and Christine Madsen; Tom & Kella, Alex and Sophia Manning; David Mara.

Remember in Prayer

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The Epiphany of Our Lord and the Epiphany Season The Christmas season (a full twelve days) ends on January 6 which is celebrat-ed as the Epiphany of Our Lord. The word “epiphany” means “manifestation.” It is the day we observe as the day that Jesus Christ was revealed to the nations. Most often the Church remembers the magi, the wise men from the East who visited the young Son of God perhaps at the age of two. We get that story from the Gospel of Matthew. On January 11 we observe the Baptism of Our Lord. It is our custom to have the Baptism Faith Stepping Stone during which we bless those families whose chil-dren were baptized since the previous Baptism of Our Lord. Subsequent Sundays after Epiphany emphasize the deepened baptismal life. Baptism is a call, and on the second Sunday after Epiphany the readings emphasize the calls of Samuel and Nathanael. On the third Sunday after Epiphany the lectionary turns to the call to baptismal living, as the fishermen brothers are called by Jesus to costly discipleship. On the fourth Sunday the demonic and unclean aspects of our lives—names that often accurately describe us—are cast out as the new name of Christ is place on us. On the fifth Sunday the emphasis turns to the healing and serving done in Jesus’ name, as the community deepens baptismal living and serving, all grounded in the preaching of the Gos-pel. Finally, in the Transfiguration of Jesus, what had only been heard by Jesus at his Baptism (God speak-ing of him as God’s beloved) is now heard by the disciples too.

Epiphany

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In 2014, more than 7,547 groups participat-ed n Souper Bowl of Caring, collecting more than $8,409,928 dollars and 1,584,000 food items for local hunger relief charities. “Lord, as

we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us to be mindful of those who are hungry. Let us work together across the nation to tackle hunger and poverty. It has become a powerful movement that is transforming the time around the Super Bowl weekend in to the nation’s largest celebration of giving and serving. Be part of this movement of sharing God’s love with those in need. On February 3, (Super Bowl Sunday) the youth will be available with Soup Kettles to receive donations to feed the hungry in Siouxland. The money will be donated to Interfaith Resources, who provide food for local food banks. Non-perishable foods may al-so be donated. These will be distributed by the St. Thomas Food Bank. For more information regarding this active organization go to www.souperbowl.org. This story tells how 1 small gesture can make a world of difference.

Lee Welp received his first Communion on No-vember 23. Tyler is the son of Cindy Welp. The body and blood of Christ given and shed for you Tyler. Eliana Iversen received her First Communion on December 21. Elie is the daughter of Pete & Ange-la Iversen. The body and blood of Christ given and shed for you, Elie.

Souper Bowl of Caring

Reports for Annual Meeting Mission team chairpersons and any others who normally submit reports for our annual meeting are asked to get them to Ruth by Janu-ary 15 so she has time to get packets ready before the meeting. Thank you for your cooper-ation.

Christian Education Schedule

January 4, 2015—Sunday school resumes March 29, 2014—Sing at the Palm Sunday/Sunday of the Passion worship April 5, 2015—No Sunday school (Easter Sun-day) May 10, 2015—Last Sunday school class

May 17, 2015—Sundae Sunday with teacher recognition during the 10:15 worship.

Thank You Thank you for your support in buying gifts for the giving tree.

First Communions

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January Birthdays, Baptism Birthdays, and Anniversaries

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Birthdays

4 Paul Olson

6 DJ Wynn

10 Chuck Lamphear

14 Andre’ Torres

15 David Mohan

16 Noah Dickman

Bob Padmore

Spencer Will

18 Joe Glass

24 George Burg

Ron Parker

25 Cyd Hall

26 Mike Larson

Zach Plambeck

27 Alicia Trobaugh

28 Elaine Kreutzian

Rosalie Richardson

29 Madeline Hexom

30 Ava Baker

Baptisms

1 Andy Gray

5 Mary Madsen

6 Trevor Welp

Rollie Whitsel

8 Carl Peterson

10 Devon Krager

13 Sophia Manning

14 Jan Page

20 Sophia Renneke

21 Mollie Mize

25 Erik Hagberg

26 Molly Baker

Marty Sea

27 Austin Craighead

29 Alex Baker

30 Amy Macfarlane

31 Dick Sea

Anniversaries

4 William & Tanya McFall 11 Rollie & Kris Whitsel If you see a missing name or incor-rect date, please advise the office of the correct information.

Official Notice Official Notice of the Au-gustana Lutheran Church Annu-al Meeting Augustana Lutheran Church will gather for her annual meeting fol-lowing worship on Sunday, Janu-ary 25. All confirmed members are encouraged to attend. We will vote to fill vacancies on the Congrega-tion Council and will elect voting members to the 2015 Synod As-sembly.

Official Notice Official Notice of the Au-gustana Lutheran Foundation Annual Meeting The Augustana Lutheran Foun-dation Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 25 during the Congregation Annual Meeting.

Stewardship Corner Thank you to those who have completed and returned your “Intent to Give” sheets and Time and Talent surveys for 2015. Thank you to all who continue to be faithful and thankful stewards of your time, talents, and posses-sions.

Worship assistants 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, January 4, 2015 Acolytes—Nicole McGlothlen and Jackson Wynn Greeters—Skip & Shelia Schossow Assisting Minister—Russ Wooley Communion Assistants—Steve & Amy Macfarlane (bread) Eucharistic Ministers—-Linda Nygard and Deb Fegenbush Technical Assistant—Zach Plambeck

Sunday, January 11, 2015 Acolytes—Lexy Baier and Nicole McGlothlen Greeters—Beth Schwaderer and Amy Swenson Assisting Minister—Nic McGlothlen Communion Assistants—Abbie Parker and Nicole McGlothlen (bread) Technical Assistant—Emily Hall

Sunday, January 18, 2015 Acolytes— Dominic Trobaugh and Noah Dickman Greeters—Jan Mohan and Judy Swanson Assisting Minister—Emily Hall Communion Assistants—Marge Swanson and Jane Olivier (bread) Eucharistic Ministers—Nancy Van Meter and Alice Sea Technical Assistant—Josh Midland

Sunday, January 25, 2015 Acolytes—Abbie Parker and Trevor Welp Greeters—Bob & Marge Swanson Assisting Minister—-Donna Walsh Communion Assistants—Dave Drefke and Judy Swanson (bread) Technical Assistant—Marlene Levine

Sunday, February 1, 2015 Acolytes—Josh Midland and Abby Whitsel Greeters—Pauline Beales and Pat Bergstrom Assisting Minister—Amy Macfarlane Communion Assistants—Christi & Darrel Bullock (bread) Eucharistic Ministers—-Judy Swanson and Marion Erickson Technical Assistant—Matt Rixner

Ushers for January Bullock family (Darrel, Captain), Gough family, and Ginny Ericson.

Altar Guild Christi Bullock and Lois Irwin

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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 Coor-dinator will contact you if needed. JoAnn Dickman, Diane Gross, Ju-lie McGlothlen, Shannon Peterson, Heidi Sea, and Nancy Van Meter..

New Address

David Midland 900 Farnam Street #606 Omaha, NE 68102

From the Olivier Family Thank you for the kind wishes, cards, and gifts of appreciation dur-ing this holiday season.

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“Yee Ha”

By water and Word Corinne Ara Anderson was baptized into Christ at the 10:15 service on December 21. Corinne’s spon-sors are Jeremy & Stacey Lar-son. Corinne is the daughter of Ryan & Anna (Larson) Ander-son and little sister of Breckan. Proud grandparents are Mike & Connie Larson. Welcome to the family, Corinne.

Baptism

What does a pas-tor serving an histori-cally Swedish congre-gation do when he goes out of town? Much to the chagrin of his wife, he gets silly sometimes. Take, for instance, when he sees a mechanical Dala horse to ride at the Swedish-American Institute in Minneapolis. He's got to pose for a picture, right? His colleague, the Rev. David Ha-laas, pastor at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Sioux City was all too happy to photograph the moment. How does one say, "Yee hah" in Swedish

Christmas Program 2014

Augustana Lutheran Church

600 Court St.

Sioux City, IA 51101

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Office hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-1:30 pm The Rev. Del Olivier, Pastor

Phone: 712-255-7694 Diana Wooley, Director of Music

Fax: 712-255-7695 Michael Madsen, Organist

www.augustanasc.org Angela Iversen, Shannon Peterson, Heidi Sea, and Donny Short, Pianists

“Augustana Lutheran, Sioux City” on Facebook Mark Kochen, Sexton

January 2015 Ruth Brei, Office Administrator

Schedule:

8:00 Holy Communion Worship

9:00 Music with Mrs. Wooley,

Adult Fellowship, and Adult Ed-

ucation

9:15 Celebration Choir

10:15 Holy Communion Worship

—nursery

—handicap accessible

—free taxi to worship—277-0000

Mission Statements:

Church: A welcoming, caring congre-gation offering opportunities for wor-ship, spiritual growth, and fellowship. We express our faith and love to oth-ers in the name of Jesus Christ.

Staff: We are called to work together to enhance the community of Au-gustana Lutheran Church as we share our ministry of witnessing to the living God in Jesus Christ, facilitating the gifts and talents of people.

Congregation Council:

Deb Fegenbush (2015); Adam

Frisch (2016); Krystal Gough

(2014); Shelley Hexom, Vice

President (2016); Jean Huff

(2015); Marlene Levine, Secre-

tary; Dick Lindblom, President

(2014); The Rev. Del Olivier,

Pastor; Sheila Schossow

(2015); Martin Sea, (2016);

Bob Swanson, Treasurer.