Author: Laura

Good News at Renner Lutheran

May 2022

Our Mission:
In sharing the Lord’s Word, we: make disciples, love God and neighbor, grow in God’s grace and knowledge, glorify God!
In this issue in the season after Easter you will find: * A special recipe, *Events calendar, *humor, *fellowship occasions, *people to wish happy birthday to, *brief history lesson and more.
Pastor Laura Phillips
laura@rennerlutheran.com
Cell: 605-359-6294
Shawna
Office Manager
info@rennerlutheran.com
605-338-7120
Nikolas James
Organist
nik@nikolasjames.net

All are welcome to our first ever youth banquet. Hear author and professional speaker VJ Smith spinning tales about an ordinary man who became legendary by treating everyone with dignity, kindness, and respect. Come for fellowship, a catered meal and silent auction. Sunday May 1st from 5:00-7:00 at the Morton Center 47669 252nd St Baltic SD . This is a free will offering event with proceeds will help students attend Flathead Lutheran Bible camp
RSVP to elsie@westnidaros.org (Pastor or Shawna) before Thursday May 28th if you plan on attending.
If you cannot attend but still want to help, you can donate items for the raffle, or invite friends and family to attend and bid on some auction items such as; Blackstone Griddle, and several pounds of ground beef. Stay tuned for the full list as it develops.

Installation and Ordination

Gospel Readings for May

May 1, John 21:1-19
May 8, John 10:22-30
May 15, John 13:31-35
May 22, John 14:23-29
May 29, John 17:20-26

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Council Minutes – April 5, 2022

Present: Stephanie Marshall, Rahn Siemonsma, Tim Eggers, Harold Ahlers, Wendy Madsen, Pastor Laura Phillips, Natalie Lavender, Deanne Kracht, Nancy Houlihan, Mary Lei, Amanda Dieren, Lorrie Merkwan, Mike Eggers, Lorie Grau
Absent: David Atherton
Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm by President, Rahn Siemonsma.
Mission statement read by all.
Devotions: Tim, Green Lights & God’s Will: Ron Hutchcraft Ministries
Council Secretary Report: Approved via email.
Financial Secretary Report: General offering for the month remains steady, slightly lower than the previous month. Designated offering for Youth totaled $1,009 with Other Giving at $346. Motion made by Tim, second by Natalie to approve and place on file, motion passed.
Treasurer Report: Profit and Loss review compared to budget. Overall financials continue to reflect positive revenue in general offering and Motion made by Tim, second by Natalie to approve and place on file, motion passed.
Pastor’s Report:
Worship: Lenten services continue. Palm Sunday service, Maundy Thursday services planned and Easter Service at 9 am. Special offering for Church on the Street raised approximately $500.
Learning Opportunities and Fellowship: Spring Theological Conference scheduled in Deadwood April 19th-21st.
Other: First Communion class has 8 students, class starts 4.6. Confirmation resumes in a few weeks. Students will be confirmed in the Fall. Youth Group planning fundraiser, Sunday May 1st at 5 pm; location TBD. VJ Smith, author, will be featured speaker. Youth will serve dinner. Free will offering. Funds raised at this event will be used to fund bus transportation for summer trip.
Motion made by Mike, second by Mary to approve and place on file, motion passed.
Committee Reports
Board of Ed:
Community Easter Egg Hunt April 9th 10 am. Flyers have been distributed through-out the community. Set up at 8:30 am.
Donations needed for plastic eggs and wrapped candy for the event.
Vacation Bible School planning underway. Tuesday through Thursday, 6p-8p with meal served prior (5:30 pm). Ages 3 to 6th grade. Painting activity planned August 2nd-4th.
Sunday School attendance increased last Sunday to 16.
Sunday School students to lead in the Lord’s Prayer and Apostles Creed and sing during Palm Sunday service. Last day of Sunday school Sunday, May 22nd.
Motion made by Wendy, second by Lorie. Motion passed.
Board of Deacons:
Reader and communion service covered through May 1st.
Additional volunteers have been trained in power point operation for services. Live stream on YouTube continues.
By suggestion add greeters back to service.
Motion made by Mary, second by Wendy to approve and place on file, motion passed.
Board of Trustees:
Review of comparable insurance policies in process. Annual insurance premiums are paid for the year. Recommendation to keep existing insurance carrier as changing would be substantial increase in cost.
Fire extinguisher inspection completed. HVAC will be inspected in the coming months.
Supply room downstairs is locked now.
Motion made by Tim, second by Harold to approve and place on file, motion passed.
Executive Board:
No report.
Organizational Reports
WELCA: April meeting held on the 2nd with bible study. 100th anniversary event is upcoming.
Men in Mission: April meeting had bible study. Outdoor clean up and maintenance planned.
Suggestion Box:
Add greeters back to service. Deacons noted and will add to service sign up as well as announcement at service.
Old Business:
Youth Mission Trip
Fund raising continues. Approximately $3500 raised to date. Estimated cost $1,000/person. Any additional funds raised above cost for RLC members will be used to support scholarship sister church youth.
New Business:
100th Anniversary Event. Basement construction began in 1922. Preliminary ideas: “ice cream social” i.e picnic to on Sunday, July 31st, mid afternoon. Historical items could be displayed.
Other Giving Missions:
1.26% of March General Offering was $141.
Shetek.
Motion made by Wendy, second by Tim, motion passed.
Devotions: Pastor Laura
Serving: Stephanie
Next month’s meeting will be Tuesday, May 3rd.
Meeting Adjourned with Lord’s Prayer
Submitted by Council Secretary: Stephanie Marshall

Organizational Reports
WELCA: April meeting held on the 2nd with bible study. 100th anniversary event is upcoming.
Men in Mission: April meeting had bible study. Outdoor clean up and maintenance planned.
Suggestion Box:
Add greeters back to service. Deacons noted and will add to service sign up as well as announcement at service.
Old Business:
Youth Mission Trip
Fund raising continues. Approximately $3500 raised to date. Estimated cost $1,000/person. Any additional funds raised above cost for RLC members will be used to support scholarship sister church youth.
New Business:
100th Anniversary Event. Basement construction began in 1922. Preliminary ideas: “ice cream social” i.e picnic to on Sunday, July 31st, mid afternoon. Historical items could be displayed.
Other Giving Missions:
1.26% of March General Offering was $141.
Shetek.
Motion made by Wendy, second by Tim, motion passed.
Devotions: Pastor Laura
Serving: Stephanie
Next month’s meeting will be Tuesday, May 3rd.
Meeting Adjourned with Lord’s Prayer
Submitted by Council Secretary: Stephanie Marshall

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Renner Lutheran History
A century ago people of God who worshiped in this area were busy planning and building in an effort to make a worthy House of the Lord. Planting a seed of what we see today. Parallel to 100 years ago the congregation was blessed to have made it out of a pandemic and came together to combine funds at great sacrifice to complete the project. We remember those faithful servants of God who presented this congregation to the Lord dedicated it to His Honor and Glory. We who lift our voices in prayer and praise today as did those faithful in 1922 give thanks to God for this House of Worship and we are grateful to those hardy pioneers who started this flock we have today.
A celebration picnic is planned for July 31, 2022.

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Monthly Financials Summary for April 2022

Total All Giving: $ 12,514.77 Budget: $ 16,016.81
YTD Total All Giving: $ 42,866.16 Budget: $ 38,381.17
Expenses: $ 15,003.58 Budget: $ 16,677.20
Expenses Year to Date: $ 44,264.61 Budget: $ 48,097.00
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2022 Line of Credit Limit $24,000.00
Line of Credit Balance (Interest Rate 5.50%) $ .00 Available: $ 24,000.00
Checking Account Balance (per Bank statement): $ 86,048.88
Uncleared Transactions $ 49.44
Funds Available (includes remaining Line of Credit) $109,999.44
Each month, 1.26% of our General Offerings are given to Mission Support/March $141.00
Each month, 1.26% of our General Offerings are given to a designated recipient (voted on by council but suggestions are always welcome!)
A detailed report of monthly financials is available for your review in the 3 ring binder located on the table outside the Pastor’s office door.
Endowment Fund Balance: $ 14,563.14

Youth Group

WELCA NOTES – April
There were 11 members present for our April 2 meeting. Pastor Laura led is in an interesting Bible study. Kathy called the meeting to order following the study. Secretary’s report was read and accepted. Treasurer reported a March balance of $1975.03 Old business included information of Crossroads Conference on April 23 at First Lutheran. We voted to give $100.00 for offering. Donations for Shetek auction in June will be discussed at our May meeting. New business included voting on replacing the defective 30 cup coffee pot and some discussion of the upcoming 100th anniversary of our congregation this summer. Council will be included in this discussion. Birthday song was sung for Kathy Evenson. We closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Our next meeting will be May 14.
Mary Knudson, secretary

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Mobile Food Pantry
Food of the month for May
Peanut Butter

Confirmation
Last day May 18th

Crafters for Christ Mondays 1-3:00
*Not meeting Memorial Day

Congratulations are in order for this years 1st communion class
Nikki Thompson, John Thompson, Tenley Black, Talen Black, Brooklyn Bangasser, Frankie Dieren, Kenny Muller, Payton GlenHeater
*Thank you to all parents, sponsors, parishioners, clergy that helped guide God’s children in this path through out the years.

VBS

August 2-4 2022
5:30 meal 6:00-8:00
All 3 years to 6th grade welcome, no experience necessary
Bible stories, Painting, Games, Music, Laughter
You do not need to be a member of Renner Lutheran to attend

Mexican Pork Chops
4 Pork chops 1/3 c water
2 T. Oil 1/2 T. ground cumin
1 C, Chunky taco sauce
2 T. Lemon juice Salt
Heat oil in a frying pan. Brown pork chops on both sides. Combine taco sauce, water, lemon juice and cumin; pour over pork chops. Simmer 20 minutes

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1– Allen Busmann
2– Deb Busmann, Jace Doan
3-David Atherton
4– Lisa Seimonsma, Nicole Lawrence
5-Dee Christenson, Kayla Turner
7– Dorothy Pedde, Jay Peterson
8– Bill Reimnitz
10-Crystal Aman
11-Jill Nelson
12-Mark Loe
13-Mark Christenson
15-Tiffany Willert
16– Daniel Bangasser Philip Eggers 17 –Richie Christenson
19-Robin Willhoit
20-Bonnie Aesoph, Charlie Nelson
21-Kelle Eggers
23 – June Dieren
28-Jon Siemonsma
29-Julia Ask, Christi Reit
30-Bill Peterson, Duane Krumbach
Fay Berghorst
If there are any mistakes or any omissions please contact Mary Knudson

Volunteer opportunity: Necessities for Neighbors will be distributing supplies on May 17 at 1st Lutheran 5:00-7:00. Signup sheet in the annexation

God is talking to one of the angles and says, “I just created 24 hours of alternating light and darkness on Earth. Isn’t that good?” The Angle says “Yes, what will you do now?” and God replied “ I think I’ll call it a day.”

Men in Mission-next meeting Saturday May 14, at 9:00. High School Youth Group, May 1, Youth get to volunteer for Banquet featuring guest speaker V.J Smith. All are welcome to attend and the community is encouraged to invite a friend or 2. Monthly meeting May 15 at RLC 5:00-6:30
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Council meeting: Tuesday May 3. 6:30 Committee meeting followed by full council at 7:00

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May 2022

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
1 9:30 Worship w/Communion / Sunday School / 5-7 Banquet at the Morton Center	2 1:00-3:00 Crafters for Christ	3 3:30 Pastor’s Text / 6:30 Committees / 7:00 Council	4 7:30 Confirmation	5	6	7
8 9:30 Worship / Sunday School / Mothers Day	9 / 1:00-3:00 Crafters for Christ	10 / 3:30 Pastor’s Text	11 7:30 Confirmation	12	13	14 Men in Mission and WELCA 9:00
15 9:30 Worship w/ Communion / 10:30 S School / Youth group 5:00-6:30 at RLC	16 / 1:00-3:00 Crafters for Christ	17 / 3:30 Pastor’s Text / Necessities for Neighbors at 1st Lutheran	7:30 Last day of Confirmation	19	20	21
22 9:30 Worship / Last day of Sunday School for the season	23 / 1:00-3:00 Crafters for Christ	24 / 3:30 Pastor’s Text study	25 / Deadline for Newsletter	26	27	28
29 9:30 Worship	30 / Memorial Day,	31 / 3:30 Pastor’s Text Study

The Northern rim Youth Group cordially invites everyone to attend the first Northern Rim Youth Banquet on Sunday May 1 from 5-7p.m. At the Morton Center. We will hear speaker V.J Smith who wrote the book “The Richest Man in Town” Enjoy good food (roast beef, smothered chicken, baked potatoes, green beans, peach cobbler with coffee, milk and lemonade) & fellowship, and bid on Silent Auction items. Free will offering. Proceeds will help send students to Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp in Montana this summer. RSVP to Pastor or Shawna.

Renner Lutheran
Church, ELCA

47474 258th Street
Renner, SD 57055
www.RennerLutheran,com

@RennerLutheranChurch

Census March 27 65 March 30 66 April 3 71 April 6 70 Palm Sunday 99 Maundy Thurs 68 Easter 127 Good Friday 45

Worship with us!