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A Great Faith Buiding Experience - 2008-07-30 Thank You to Everyone Who Helped Make VBS 2008 A Success! - 2008-07-30 Worthy Words from WELCA - 2008-07-30 Thank You Notes - 2008-07-30 Ministry of the Month: "Go and Tell" - 2008-07-30 Confirmation Classes Begin on 27 August - 2008-07-30 Community Bible Study Begins on September 8th - 2008-07-30 Seek the Lord while He may be found - 2008-07-30 August Youth News - 2008-07-30 27 Campers attended Lutheran Outdoors Camps this Summer - 2008-07-30 Are we looking for a Savior in the political process? - 2008-06-11 Third Annual Ice Cream Social on 25 June - 2008-06-02 WELCA News - 2008-06-02 Ministry of the Month: Love in Action - 2008-06-02 VBS Scheduled for 21-24 July - 2008-06-02 Thank You Notes - 2008-06-02 Summer 2008 Bible Camp Experience - 2008-06-02 Quilting News - 2008-06-02 Summer 2008 Worship Opportunities - 2008-06-02 An Example of Faith and Faithfulness - 2008-06-02 God Bless Our 2008 High School Graduates - 2008-04-29 April Worthy Words from WELCA - 2008-04-29 April Music News and Rehearsal Schedules - 2008-04-29 Ministry of the Month: Lutheran World Relief - 2008-04-29 April Quilting News - 2008-04-29 Lutherans Outdoors Capital Campaign for Joy Ranch - 2008-04-29 May Youth News - 2008-04-29 Endless Winter? - 2008-04-25 Confirmation will be on April 6th - 2008-03-31 Thank You to Lent and Easter Musicians - 2008-03-31 WELCA News - 2008-03-31 Ministry of the Month: Welcome Center - 2008-03-31 Treava Lundberg leads "Let There Be Praise" Worship Services on 13 April - 2008-03-31 Gideons Sunday on 20 April - 2008-03-31 "Join Hands Day" on Saturday, May 3rd - 2008-03-31 LifeLight Concert Series Returns to Milbank on Saturday, April 11th - 2008-03-31 Jesus Offers Rest to the Weary - 2008-03-31 Scholarships Available for American Lutheran Members - 2008-03-31 March 2008 Council Meeting Minutes - 2008-03-31 VBS Scheduled for 21-24 July - 2008-03-31 WELCA News - 2008-03-03 First Communion on Maundy Thursday, Classes in February and March - 2008-03-03 Confirmands prepare for Confirmation on April 6th - 2008-03-03 ELCA releases draft of Sexuality Social Statement on 13 March - 2008-03-03 New Member Recognition Brunch on March 30th - 2008-03-03 Is This Life all there Is? - 2008-03-03 Holy Week Celebrates Jesus' Final Week, Crucifixion and Resurrection - 2008-03-03 Music Opportunitiies in March - 2008-03-03 Ice Fishing on a Beautiful Winter Day - 2008-03-03 WELCA February News - 2008-01-29 Quilting February News - 2008-01-29 Ministry of the Month: G.I.F.T and WOW - 2008-01-29 First Communion on Maundy Thursday, Classes in February and March - 2008-01-29 Lent Confirmation Mentors Needed - 2008-01-29 Lines from the Library - 2008-01-29 And the Winner is... - 2008-01-23 Celebrating Lent in a Messy World - 2008-01-23 Christmas Means "God is with us" - 2007-12-24 Annual Stable Worship Service - 2007-12-22 Why Should Christians remember Hanukkah as we celebrate Christmas? - 2007-12-03 Special Advent Celebration Worship at 7PM on 2 December - 2007-11-27 Quilters to Provide Quilt for SD Lutherans Outdoors Auction - 2007-11-27 Music Opportunities in December - 2007-11-27 Thank You Notes - 2007-11-27 WELCA News - 2007-11-27 Recognizing the True Gifts of Christmas - 2007-11-27 Lutherans Outdoors Capital Campaign for Joy Ranch - 2007-10-29 WELCA November News - 2007-10-29 "Blessings from Green Beans" Raises over $1,000.00 for Food Pantry - 2007-10-29 November Lines from the Library - 2007-10-29 Food and Fellowship - Its Just Around the Corner - 2007-10-29 WOW (Worship on Wednesday) Off to a Great Start - 2007-10-29 Ringers Participate in Sioux Falls Handbell Festival - 2007-10-29 2007 Prison Angel Tree Ministry - 2007-10-29 Quilts On Their Way Around the World - 2007-10-29 Ministry of the Month: Altar Guild - 2007-10-29 SD Human Services Center Christmas List - 2007-10-29 Martin and Katie Luther Visit on Reformation Sunday - 2007-10-29 I'm Still Trying to Understand God's Plan for My Life - 2007-10-11 WOW Begins Second Year on October 3rd - 2007-10-02 LifeLight Concert Series Returns to Milbank on October 10th - 2007-10-02 WELCA October News - 2007-10-02 Ministry of the Month: Coffee Fellowship Supports Youth Ministry - 2007-10-02 Family Sunday School: "Generations in Faith Together" - 2007-10-02 WELCA Bible Study for 2007-2008: The Beatitudes - 2007-10-02 American Lutheran Welcomes 32 New Members on Rally Day - 2007-10-02 October Youth News - 2007-10-02 Church Council Meeting Minutes for 12 September 2007 - 2007-10-02 We Are In Good Hands! - 2007-09-26 "GIFT: Generations in Faith Together" is new Sunday School Program - 2007-09-05 WELCA News and Notes for September - 2007-09-05 "I will sing to the Lord, for he has been good to me" - 2007-09-05 Mount Carmel Piano Trio in Concert at 4PM on 23 September - 2007-09-05 Mike Haddican is new Director of Youth &Family Ministries/Volunteer Coordinator - 2007-09-05 Third Graders to Receive Their Bibles on 17 September - 2007-09-05 "Bringing in the Sheaves" Hymnsing with Gracia Grindal - 2007-09-05 Community Bible Study focuses on the Book of Acts - 2007-09-05 Middle and High School Parties to Welcome New Youth Director - 2007-09-05 Our Benevolence helps support Jean Marc Djoulde in Cameroon - 2007-09-05 ELCA National Assembly News - 2007-09-05 Minutes of 26 August Special Congregational Meeting - 2007-09-05 The Church Loves its Children! - 2007-08-02 Joint VBS with Central United Methodist a Great Success - 2007-08-01 WELCA August News - 2007-08-01 Musical Opportunities in August - 2007-08-01 Ministry of the Month: "We All Are One in Mission" - 2007-08-01 Confirmation 2007-2008 is Ready to Begin! - 2007-08-01 Community Bible Study with the Book of Acts on Monday, 17 September - 2007-08-01 Think Fall - Think WOW - 2007-08-01 The Quilters Are Keeping Busy! - 2007-08-01 American Considers a New Way to do Sunday School - 2007-08-01 Gracia Grindal Leads "Bringing in the Sheaves" Hymn Sing on 19 August - 2007-08-01 Mt Carmel Trio to Perform on 23 September - 2007-08-01 Report on the SD Synod Assembly, June 1-2 - 2007-07-10 Sometimes We Are Lost and Don't Even Know It - 2007-06-26 Join Us for Pie and Ice Cream on June 6th! - 2007-06-04 WELCA News and Notes for June and July - 2007-06-04 Parish Nurse Notes - 2007-06-04 NeSoDak Counselors lead joint ALC/CUM VBS from 23 to 26 July - 2007-06-04 Ministry of the Month: Gardeners - 2007-06-04 Summer Music - 2007-06-04 Prayers from the Third Grade Sunday School Class - 2007-06-04 Worthy Words from WELCA - 2007-05-03 Pam Nelson is New Church Secretary - 2007-05-03 Join Hands Day is Saturday May 5th - 2007-05-03 Ministry of the Month: Property Management Committee - 2007-05-03 We are only safe in the Savior - 2007-05-03 Music Opportunities - 2007-05-03 WOW Baking Ministry - 2007-05-03 Library News - 2007-05-03 VBS is 23-26 July - 2007-05-03 May Youth News - 2007-05-03 Confirmation Day on Sunday, May 6th - 2007-05-03 Confirmation Day on Sunday, May 6th - 2007-05-03 LifeLight Tour Coming to Milbank, 8PM Saturday 14 April - 2007-03-27 Worthy Words from WELCA - 2007-03-27 Music, Special Services to Enhance Our Worship in April - 2007-03-27 A New SD Bishop Will Be Elected at the Synod Assembly in June - 2007-03-27 Join Hands Day is Saturday May 5th - 2007-03-27 Attention Hospitality Team Members! - 2007-03-27 American Lutheran Youth News - 2007-03-27 Ministry of the Month: Stewardship - Money Counters - 2007-03-27 First Communion for 24 of our Young People on Maundy Thursday - 2007-03-27 Everyone is Invited to WOW (Worship on Wednesday) - 2007-03-27 Gideons Sunday is April 29th - 2007-03-27 Sixteen Eighth Graders Prepare for Confirmation - 2007-03-27 Celebrating Easter with the Communion of Saints - 2007-03-27 He is Risen! Holy Week Services - 2007-02-27 WELCA March News - 2007-02-27 Wednesday Lent Services Feature Animals from the Bible! - 2007-02-27 Adult Bible Study Opportunity in Lent - 2007-02-27 Youth News - 2007-02-27 First Communion Instruction in March - 2007-02-27 American Lutheran Congregation Celebrates Sixty Years! - 2007-02-07 Peter Rogahn Organ Recital on Sunday, 11 February - 2007-01-29 Worthy Words from WELCA - 2007-01-29 Want to make a difference in the faith life of our Middle School Confirmands? - 2007-01-29 New Church Photo Directory - 2007-01-29 Ministry of the Month: Welcome Center - 2007-01-29 Quilters Teach WOW Children How To Quilt - 2007-01-29 Prayer Shawl Appreciation Day on 25 February - 2007-01-29 Lent Worship Theme is "Animal Tales...from the Bible!" - 2007-01-29 Lent Adult Bible Study on Wednesday Nights - 2007-01-29 February Youth News and Opportunities - 2007-01-29 First Communion for Third Grade and Older - 2007-01-29 Thank You for Your Ministry to Us - 2007-01-29 Parish Nurse News - 2007-01-29 Deal Or No Deal? - 2007-01-25 American Evangelical Lutheran Church Celebrates 60 Years! - 2007-01-10 Camp Sunday and Pancake Feed on 14 January - 2006-12-20 CPR and AED (Defibrillator) Class on 16 January - 2006-12-20 December Music News and January Music Oppportunities - 2006-12-20 Thank You - 2006-12-20 WELCA News - 2006-12-20 News You Can Use from the Youth Directors - 2006-12-20 Lines from the Library - 2006-12-20 The Welcome Center Will Soon Have a New Look! - 2006-12-20 Prison Fellowship Angel Tree - 2006-12-20 Luther House of Study Established in Sioux Falls - 2006-12-20 Many Opportunities for Worship During Advent and Christmas - 2006-11-30 Youth Group Decorates and Delivers Christmas Trees to Shut-in Members - 2006-11-30 Prison Tree Fellowship Provides Gifts to Children - 2006-11-30 Church Youth Busy With Fun Activities and Service Projects - 2006-11-30 Lines From the Library - 2006-11-30 Have You Ever Wondered What God's "Backside" Is? - 2006-11-30 "Thank You" Notes - 2006-11-30 Cathy Moklebust Leads Handbell Festival - 2006-11-06 November Quilting News - 2006-11-06 We Thank God for These Saints - 2006-11-06 Ministry of the Month: WOW (Worship on Wednesday) - 2006-11-06 Stop the Spread of Germs! - 2006-11-06 Blessings from Green Beans Concludes Successful Season - 2006-11-06 Sunday School Christmas Program - 2006-11-06 November Youth Activities - 2006-11-06 Lefse Fundraiser to Support Concert Fund - 2006-11-06 WELCA November Update - 2006-11-06 Service Opportunities:Bloodmobile and Angel Tree - 2006-11-06 Community Bible Study on Monday Nights - 2006-11-06 ST. Dysmas Prison Ministry - 2006-11-06 Word Alone Network News - 2006-11-06 "The Trial of Martin Luther" Performed for Reformation Sunday - 2006-11-06 Every Day Is Thanksgiving Day - 2006-11-01 Halloween Horror Movies Can't Spoil October - 2006-10-25 American Lutheran Welcomes New Members - 2006-10-09 WELCA October News - 2006-10-09 We Pray for our Members Serving in the Military - 2006-10-09 Music and Worship Opportunities in October - 2006-10-09 Quilters Remain Busy in October - 2006-10-09 "Surrounded" is New WELCA Bible Study Series - 2006-10-09 October Youth Ministry Events - 2006-10-09 October Ministry of the Month: Prayer - 2006-10-09 Holy War - 2006-09-29 Jackie Quinn and Chelsea Chen Headline Concerts in August - 2006-09-01 AJ and Liz Franken are new Youth Leaders - 2006-08-31 WELCA September News - 2006-08-31 Quilting September News - 2006-08-31 2006 WELCA Mission Action Project Update - 2006-08-31 Ministry of the Month: Sunday School - 2006-08-31 Music Opportunities in September - 2006-08-31 Third Graders will receive Bibles - 2006-08-31 Stewardship: Seven Wonders of the World - 2006-08-31 Stone Croft Bible Study Resumes on Wednesday Mornings - 2006-08-31 LInes from the Library - 2006-08-31 Bible Study on the Familly Offered during Sunday Education Hour - 2006-08-31 Adult Bible Study Offered in Fireside Room during Sunday Education Hour - 2006-08-31 Jackie Quinn in Concert at American Lutheran Church - 2006-08-01 WELCA August News - 2006-08-01 June and July Pastoral Acts - 2006-08-01 Music Opportunities in August - 2006-08-01 Ministry of the Month: Bulletins and Newsletters - 2006-08-01 Confirmation 2006-2007 - 2006-08-01 What Makes a Christian Steward? - 2006-08-01 Food and Fellowship Organizing for Fall - 2006-08-01 "Reckless!" Youth Gathering in Nashville - 2006-08-01 Trio Concert to Feature Flute, Harp and Organ - 2006-08-01 Time Flies - 2006-08-01 August Quilting News - 2006-08-01 Greetings from the SD Synod Assembly - 2006-06-21 Meet the Ice Cream Man! Ice Cream Social Marks One Year in the New Church - 2006-06-01 Quilting News - 2006-06-01 Church School on Wednesday, With a Meal and Worship? - 2006-06-01 Ministry of the Month: The Larger Church - 2006-06-01 Chelsea Chen Returns for an Organ Recital on 27 August - 2006-06-01 WELCA Summer News and Bible Studies - 2006-06-01 Stained Glass Windows Installed, Dedication on 4 June - 2006-06-01 VBS Day Camp 23-27 July - 2006-06-01 ALC Youth will be enjoying Lutherans Outdoors Bible Camps this Summer - 2006-06-01 God's Blessings Pastor Hodum...Thank you for 65 Years of Ministry - 2006-06-01 American Lutheran and Wilmot Lutheran Youth Attend Nashville Gathering in July - 2006-06-01 From Everlasting to Everlasting - 2006-05-08 Confirmation of Sixteen 8th Graders on May 7th - 2006-05-04 Opportunities to Make Music - 2006-05-04 What is Confirmation? - 2006-05-04 Youth News - 2006-05-04 Do This Once a Week - You'll Live Longer - 2006-05-04 Congratulations to the Class of 2006 - 2006-05-04 Vacation Bible School is 23-27 July - 2006-05-04 Wednesday Night Worship during the Summer - 2006-05-04 Pulpit,Pews,Parents: Teaching the Christian Faith to All Generations - 2006-05-04 Christ's Resurrection is the Central Event of the Christian Faith - 2006-04-18 Community Bible Study Holds Visitor Days in April - 2006-04-18 April Music News - 2006-04-18 Lay Leadership is April Ministry of the Month - 2006-04-18 "Thank You" Notes - 2006-04-18 Art Committee Church Decorating Update - 2006-04-18 Confirmation is on May 7th - 2006-04-18 WELCA News: Midwife Kits - 2006-04-18 We are Fortunate to be able to Share of Our Abundance - 2006-03-30 Sounds of Healing: What Makes the Harp so Angelic? - 2006-02-28 WELCA March News - 2006-02-28 Funds Donated for a Welcome Center - 2006-02-28 Ministry of the Month: Altar Guild - 2006-02-28 Music Opportunities in March - 2006-02-28 Parish Nurse News - 2006-02-28 Stewardship for the 21st Century - 2006-02-28 Quilting News - 2006-02-28 First Communion Class for Grades 3-6 Offered - 2006-02-28 New Members Join our ALC Family of Faith - 2006-02-28 "Behind the Scenes": A Word from the Audio/Visual Team - 2006-02-16 Lines from the Library - 2006-02-16 News from the Evangelism Committee - 2006-02-16 Quilting News - 2006-02-16 Leaning Toward Lent - 2006-02-16 First Communion - 2006-02-16 Healer of Our Every Ill - 2006-01-30 Good News Bearers - 2006-01-12 "Christmas Snapshots" is the Sunday School Christmas Program - 2006-01-12 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service of Lessons, Carols and Communion - 2006-01-12 Camp Sunday Pancake Feed Raises Funds for Campers - 2006-01-11 2005 In Review - 2005-12-29 Music Opportunities - 2005-12-29 Youth News - 2005-12-29 WELCA News - 2005-12-29 Ministry of the Month: Global Health Ministries - 2005-12-29 "Effective Parenting in a Defective World" Class Begins in January - 2005-12-29 Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done - 2005-12-29 Reflections on Waiting for Christ While Waiting for the Power to Come Back On - 2005-12-06 Tom Roberts presents "'Twas the Night Before Christ" - 2005-12-06 Mill Theater shows "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" - 2005-12-06 Winter Youth Group Fall News, Winter Activities - 2005-12-06 Prayer Shawl News - 2005-12-06 Good News Bearers - 2005-12-06 Parish Nurse News - 2005-12-06 New Hospitality Team - 2005-12-06 Parenting Class to be Offered in January - 2005-12-06 November Begins by Remembering All Saints - 2005-11-14 Help Wanted! All Listed Positions Have Heavenly Benefits! - 2005-11-14 WELCA Mission Action - 2005-11-14 Community Bible Study - 2005-11-14 Ministry of the Month: Hospitality Team - 2005-11-14 Quilting News - 2005-11-14 Youth News and Coming Attractions - 2005-11-14 Blessings from Green Beans (and Other Vegetables) - 2005-11-14 Are Disasters Signs that Jesus is Coming Soon? - 2005-10-31 Young and Old Enjoy Senior Citizens' Banquet - 2005-10-19 Welcome to New Members! - 2005-10-13 WELCA October News - 2005-10-13 Quilting News - 2005-10-13 Community Bible Study for Women - 2005-10-13 Prison Fellowship Angel Tree - 2005-10-13 Adult Sunday School - 2005-10-13 Confirmation News - 2005-10-13 Senior Citizens' Banquet and Leaf Raking - 2005-10-13 Pastoral Acts - 2005-10-13 Music Opportunities - 2005-10-13 An Update from Congregation President Jim Thune - 2005-09-29 September Council Meeting Minutes - 2005-09-29 Welcome to the Reformation (In Case You Thought You Had Missed It) - 2005-09-29 Five Hundred Attend Chelsea Chen Organ Dedication Concert - 2005-09-05 Rally Day Activities Set for Sunday, September 11th - 2005-09-02 Third Graders to Receive Bibles on Sunday, September 18th - 2005-09-02 WELCA News - 2005-09-02 Prayer Shawl Ministry News - 2005-09-02 Gifts for Landscaping the New Church - 2005-09-02 Women's Community Bible Study - 2005-09-02 Ministry of the Month: Youth and Education Ministry - 2005-09-02 Special Congregational Meeting on Sunday, September 25th - 2005-09-02 Opportunities to Make Music Abound at ALC! - 2005-09-02 Parish Nurse News - 2005-09-02 Analysis of the ELCA Assembly in Orlando by World Magazine - 2005-09-02 What Did They Really Do? by Jaynan Clark Egland, Word Alone Network Pres. - 2005-09-02 LSS News - 2005-09-02 Mission Action - School Kit Time Again - 2005-09-02 I Can Do Nothing Apart from God - 2005-09-01 Organ Dedication on 28 August - 2005-08-02 Festivities to Dedicate the Church on 30-31 July - 2005-08-02 WELCA August News - 2005-08-02 VBS Offering Supports Prayer Shawl Ministry - 2005-08-02 2005 Vacation Bible School a Success! - 2005-08-02 Come and Make Beautiful Music at American Lutheran! - 2005-08-02 Church Landscaping Update from Sid Fosheim - 2005-08-02 Parish Nurse News - 2005-08-02 Confirmation Program Set for This Year - 2005-08-02 August Quilting News - 2005-08-02 WELCA Mission Action News - 2005-08-02 Pre-School Vacation Bible School 11-14 July - 2005-07-14 Six Counselors from NeSoDak Lead 2005 VBS - 2005-07-14 K-6th Grade Vacation Bible School 11-14 July 2005 - 2005-07-14 Our Lent Offerings help support the Ministry of Jean Marc Djoulde in Cameroon - 2005-07-11 From Inspiration to Creation: The Making of our Stained Glass Windows - 2005-07-05 Food and Fellowship Kicks Off a New Year - 2005-07-05 Dedication Activities Set for 30/31 July - 2005-07-05 Nancy Kruger Designs New ALC Logo - 2005-07-05 Theme for Stained Glass Windows at ALC - 2005-07-05 Art Committee Update on Church Decorating - 2005-07-05 What is the Prayer Shawl Ministry? - 2005-07-05 Prayer Shawls for Those Who Have Served Us - 2005-07-05 Wednesday Night Service Schedule - 2005-07-05 Parish Nurse News - 2005-07-05 American Lutheran Celebrates First Service in New Church on June 5th - 2005-06-06 The first stained glass window, "Jesus the Good Shepherd" is installed - 2005-06-05 Wherever God is, We are safe at home - 2005-05-25 New Church Building Update for 13 May 2005 - 2005-05-13 May is Moving Month! - 2005-05-10 New Church Building Rapidly Approaching Completion - 2005-05-09 Building Committee Update - 2005-05-04 Prayer Shawl Ministry (Oodles of Loops) - 2005-05-04 Youth News - 2005-05-04 Evangelism Council Committee-Food and Fellowship - 2005-05-04 Quilting News - 2005-05-04 Parish Nurse News - 2005-05-04 2005 High School Graduates - 2005-05-04 Ssixteen Young People Confirmed on May 1st - 2005-05-04 Thank You - 2005-05-04 Renee Neuharth Has Led M&Ms for Ten Years - 2005-05-04 Organ Leads Worship for the Last Time - 2005-04-14 Organ to Be Installed at New Church in April - 2005-04-05 WELCA News for April and May - 2005-04-05 High School and Elementary Youth Activities in April - 2005-04-05 Food and Fellowship is More than Lutheran Jello - 2005-04-05 Parish Nurse News - 2005-04-05 Join Hands Day - Making a Difference - 2005-04-05 Worship Committee Goals for 2005 - 2005-04-05 Confirmation Set for Sunday, May 1st - 2005-04-05 Special Thanks for our Prayer Shawl Ministry - 2005-04-05 A Messager from the President of the Congregation - 2005-04-05 David Salmen and Crew Begin Building the New Organ - 2005-04-05 David Salmen and Crew Begin Building the New Organ - 2005-04-05 Only God Can Help Us Make the Tough Choices - 2005-03-30 ALC Church Council Responds to ELCA Sexuality Task Force Recommendations - 2005-03-30 New Church Building Progress and Pictures - 26 March - 2005-03-28 New Church Building Progress Report for 17 March - 2005-03-17 New Church Buil