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Notes from Nicaragua
For the 11th consecutive year, members of Gloria Dei traveled to Nicaragua on a medical mission. Making the trip February 15-22 were: Pastor Loren Odland; Carla Borchardt, RN; Dan Lindquist, RN;…
POSTPONED: “Chili with the Bishop”
As a winter storm is approaching much of South Dakota, we have decided to postpone the final “Chili with the Bishop” scheduled for tomorrow. We have rescheduled the event for…
From the Bishop Elections Committee
Dear South Dakota Synod colleagues and fellow leaders,
Greetings! In November (2011) our Synod Council, acting in accordance with the South Dakota Synod Constitution, appointed a 3-member Bishop Elections Committee…
Joys and Concerns: Paul Rupp Update
Pastor Karen Rupp, Director of Pine Ridge Retreat Center, and her husband, Paul, are returning to Pine Ridge from Baltimore. Paul is sore and stiff from the harvesting, but anxious…
Wall Dividers For Sale at Trinity, Letcher
Trinity Lutheran-Letcher, SD has twelve room dividers that will connect together. They have twelve pieces that are five feet wide and six feet tall. Each has pieces on the bottom…
“Pipe Organ Encounter” in Sioux Falls
The South Dakota Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is hosting its 6th Pipe Organ Encounter (POE) this coming summer July 15-20 on the campus of Augustana College. This…
Joys and Concerns: Sad News from Cameroon
We are saddened to announce to you that Mr and Mrs Bouta Lambert were killed when hit by a car returning from their farm on their motorbike. Mr Bouta Lambert…
Joys and Concerns: Celebrating Zachary James
Pastors Daniel and Kristin Ostercamp of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Webster celebrated the finalization of the adoption of their son, Zachary James, on February 15.…
