311 South 4th Avenue   *   Castlewood, SD  57223  *  (605) 793-2444

Today, August 22

Wednesday, August 25

Sunday, August 29

Pray for our brothers and sisters who are or have been ill: Della Aronson, Bud Walraven, Karl Coning, Shelly Walder, Joann Ries, Bea Wiarda and Walter Kalt. Pray for families of Todd Clark and Bill Coning and all those who mourn. Pray for the family of Leola Wenzlick who morn her passing. Thank God for the people of the Pacific Island nations and Papua New Guinea, who risked their lives in spreading the Gospel and whose faith through the years gives reason to celebrate God’s goodness. Pray for peace in Iraq, Afghanistan, Israel/Palestine, Sudan and for all nations in conflict. Pray for our military people in Iraq/Afghanistan: Gerry Somsen, Matthew Haug, Jay Goldhorn, Cole Namken.

Today: Organist: Roxanne Bass. Reading:. Dee Vetter. Acolytes: Kaylea Karst.

Offerings received last Sunday were: $795.00- General Fund, $190.00 - Building Fund, $10.00 - Mission Fund.

Today after worship our Thrivent group will do a benefit for the Mary Clark family at ALC which will receive Thrivent matching funds up to $500. Rolls will be served. A free-will offering will be received. We encourage your support. Thank you so much!

A Sunday School teacher or two and substitutes are still needed for the 2004-2005 Sunday School from Sept. 12 to May 15. Call Brenda McKee if you will be a teacher.

The funeral for Leola Wenzlick was held at ALC on Wednesday, August 25, 2004. Please pray for her family in their time of grief.

EVERYONE CAN JOIN IN THE CROP WALK!! The Crop Walk is on Sunday Sept. 12, registration begins at 2:30 and the walk at 3:00 p.m. starting and ending at American Lutheran Church. There will be 3 routes: one about 3 miles, one about 1 ½ mile and the other a CROP POP (ride a tractor pulled trailer). As of now you can contact Pastor John for CROPWALKER envelopes. If there is anyone interested in distributing the envelopes and being the contact person, please see Pastor john. Thanks.

Servers for August - Ushers: *Gareth & Sharla Hamen, Julie Hamen family, Rose Belaen & Jessica Tol, Terry & Dolly Gasner, Clarence & Melissa Rhody, Dennis & Karen Lund, Ron & Fran Gunderson

Acolytes: Aug. 29 – Beth Sonen, Sept. 5 – Chase Walder

Ushers for September: *Sherwin & Shelly DeKam family, Janell Bemis family, Todd & Brenda Woertink, Richard & Lorrie Lemke family, Gary & Robin Gabur family, Robert & Carna Miller

Communion ware: Ruby McKee, Shelly Walder, Rhonda Karst and Dawn Wiersma

Lutherans Outdoors is holding its annual Quilt Auction at 1:30p.m., Sunday, September 5^th at NeSoDak, Waubay, SD. This is Lutherans Outdoors largest fundraiser, with all proceeds going to the camping ministry of LO. All are welcome to join us for worship at 11:00, followed by lunch and the auction. On Saturday, September 4^th, from 10:00 – 4:00, the quilts will be on display. Lunch will be available in the dining hall. Handmade crafts will be sold both days.

Divorced, Widowed and Separated Support Group will hold registration on Tuesday, September 7^th, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception School. It is a non-denominational and sponsored by Catholic Family Services. For more information call 886-6321 or 1-866-700-2376.

Questions or Comments are Always Welcomed.   Send mail to: American Lutheran Church.

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Last updated: September 07, 2004.