With  the  leaves  falling  and  all  the  beautiful  colors  surrounding  us  we  must   remember  each  season  brings   with   it   a   gift   and   that   to   experience  change   is   a   blessing.     This   change   season   gives  reason   to   harvest,   not   just   crop,   but   all   of   our  wonderful  ideas  and  memories.    Take  this  time  to  breathe   in   the   crisp   autumn   air,   to   jump   in   the  leaves,  and  let  your  creativity  shine.    Do  not  fret  over   the   loss  of   summer,   instead  remember   the  heated   flash   and   balance   your   self   now   in  preparation  for  the  upcoming  months  of  hustling  in  the  cold.  

WORDS FROM THE…  Consistory Vice President      by  Rick  Veldkamp  

One  of  the  main  items  for  the  Consistory  was  to  choose   a   Search   Committee   to   help   in   calling   a  new   pastor.     A   team   of   seven   members   was  chosen  and  they  will  be  asked   if  they  are  willing  to   serve   on   the   committee.    When   the   team   is  finalized   they   will   be   presented   to   the  congregation.     They   will   begin   the   work   of  completing   a   church  profile   and   submitting   that  to  the  denominational  office.    Pastors  who  want  to   be   considered   will   submit   resumes   to   the  Search  Committee  and   they  will   determine  who  will   be   interviewed.   Please   keep   the   Search  Committee   in   your   prayers   as   they   go   through  this  process.      

 Upcoming  Pulpit  Supply:  

October  27-­‐                Chad  Hanson    November   3-­‐       Ryan   Feltman   and   the   Gideons  November  10-­‐        Ryan  Ovenden    November  17-­‐        Ben  Cochran  

A Call To Members:

NOTES FROM THE LIBRARY by Sharon Hegge

In   this   “INSTANT”   age,   there   are   still   some  individuals   who   want   to   hold   a   book   in   their  hands  while  they  read.    The  Library  in  our  church  has  a  variety  of  books  available:      Historical  Fiction:  credible  authors  who  diligently  research   their   topic,   and   are   for   recreational  reading  and  to  educate  us.  Contemporary  Fiction:  deals  with  issues  of  today;  which  is  helpful,  especially  if  one  is  going  through  a  similar  issue.    Biographies  and  Autobiographies  are  so  valuable  in   teaching   us   what   others   have   done   and   are  doing;   which   inspire   us   to   step   out   of   our  comfort  zone.  We   also   have   many   series   that   follow  generations   and   are   popular,   giving   us   glimpses  into  history.  Our   Library   has   many   books   by   well-­‐known  authors  as  well:  Lynn  Austin   is  an  author  who  excels   in  historical  and  contemporary  issues.  

 Dell  Rapids  Reformed  Church          (605)  428-­‐3951          Reformed@SiouxValley.net  

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Jerry   Jenkins   has   a   number   of   books   that   are  suspenseful.  Robert  Whitlock   is  another  author  with  complex  plots  and  suspense.  Jane  Kirkpatrick   is  an  award-­‐winning  author  and  focuses   on   woman   who   were   working   against  society’s  norms  to  trail  blaze  the  way  for  others.    Photography,   botany,   and  women’s   rights   are   a  few  of  the  topics  she  addresses.  Stop   in   the   Library   and   browse.   You   are  encouraged  to  check  book  out  too.    The  process  to  check  out  a  book  is  as  easy  as  taking  the  card  out  of  the  book  you  wish  to  use,  sign  your  name,  date   it   for  one  month  and  place   the  card   in   the  basket  on  the  West  wall/countertop.    Suggestions  for  new  books  are  always  welcome.        

YOUTH ADVENTURES…

RCYF:                                                                                  by  Ryan  Feltman    The  Sr.  High  Youth  group  will  be  taking  a  trip  to  Planet  Wisdom  in  Minneapolis,  MN  on  December  6-­‐7.  This  event  is  a  great  opportunity  for  students  to   grow   their   faith   by   hearing   from   great  speakers   like   Mark   Matlock,   skits   by   The   Skit  Guys,  and  music  by  The  Chris  Coleman  Band.  The  weekend   will   cost   $75   per   student,   which   will  cover   event   registration,   hotel   and   travel.     The  only   other   expense   will   be   food   and   shopping  money.        

Registration is due October 23rd.

Sunday School                            by  Pam  Van  Zee    

Sunday  school  is  off  to  a  great  start.    The  kids  are  having   fun   singing   and   participating   in   large  groups,   which   is   followed   by   time   in   the  classrooms  with  small  group.    We  completed  the  fall   curriculum  titled  "Gods  Game  Plan"  and   just  started   our   Christmas   curriculum   titled   "Under  The  Tree".      Speaking  of  Christmas,  can  you  believe  Christmas  is   just  63  days  away!    With  that  in  mind,  we  will  be   starting   Christmas   Program  practice   in   just   a  few  short  weeks.        Practices   will   be   held   on   the   following   dates:    Sunday,   November   24   at   10:45-­‐11:45am  Wednesday,  December  4  at  6:30-­‐7:30pm  Sunday,  December   8   at   10:45-­‐11:45am   Wednesday,  December  11  at  6:30-­‐7:30pm  Sunday,  December  15  at  10:45-­‐11:45am        The  Christmas  program  is  scheduled  for  Sunday,  December  15  at  6:30pm.    Kids Club: by  Joslyn  Nelson

Grade  school  children  are  enjoying   the  activities  at   Kids   Club   each  Wednesday  night   and  with   20  to  25  kids  attending  each  week  they  seem  to  be  excited  about  what  is  happening  at  Kids  Club!      

Grandma  Judy   teaches   the  children  songs  and   it  is   fun   to   hear   their   voices   sing   praises   to   God  each   week.     This   past   Wednesday,   the   kids  learned   a   new   song   titled,   "Only   a   Boy   Named  David,"   which   fits   well   with   our   lessons   about  King  David.      

The   kids   are   still   enjoying   story   time   taught   by  Grandma  LeeAnn.    They  listen  attentively  so  they  are  able  to  interact  and  answer  questions  during  the   review   game.     I   heard   one   girl   tell   LeeAnn,  "Story  time  is  my  favorite  part!    I  think  the  stories  are  interesting!"      

Grandma   Karen   prepares   fun   crafts   for   the   kids  each  week,  which  they  all  thoroughly  enjoy.    You  can  sense  the  children's  anticipation  each  week,  as   to   what   new   craft   Karen   has   planned   for  them!        Each  child  works  very  hard  to  learn  their  memory  verse   each   week.     I   am   sure  many   of   you   have  noticed   the   sticker   chart   on   the   door   near   the  kitchen.    The  sticker  chart  is  for  each  time  a  child  says   their   memory   verse.     After   4   stickers,   the  child  gets  to  pick  out  a  prize,  which  they  get  very  excited  about!      We   have   had   some   fun   and   yummy   snacks  prepared  by   ladies   in   the  church.    Thank  you  SO  much  for  sharing  with  us!    The  kids  look  forward  to  these  treats!      It   has   been   very   exciting   to   see   so   many   kids  excited   about   Wednesday   nights   and   what   a  blessing   to   have   so   many   learning   about  Jesus.     Remember   kids;   you   can   bring   your  friends   so   they   can   have   fun   with   you   at   Kids  Club  too!  

COMMUNITY and PRAYER

ELEVATE:                            by  Worship  Pastor  Ben  Cochran    With  the  fall  finally  arriving,  and  harvest  time  at  hand,  I  feel  like  a  farming  metaphor  from  Scripture  would  be  only  appropriate.    

Galatians  6:8-­‐10  (New  International  Version)  

“8  Whoever  sows   to  please   their   flesh,   from  the  flesh   will   reap   destruction;   whoever   sows   to  please  the  Spirit,  from  the  Spirit  will  reap  eternal  life.  9  Let  us  not  become  weary  in  doing  good,  for  at  the  proper  time  we  will  reap  a  harvest  if  we  do  not   give   up.   10   Therefore,   as   we   have  opportunity,   let   us   do   good   to   all   people,  especially   to   those  who   belong   to   the   family   of  believers.”  

  Our  prayer   in  Elevate,   and   for   the  whole  church,  is  that  we  continue  to  sow  to  please  the  Spirit;   that  we  would  be   a  place  where   true-­‐life  change   takes   place!   Let’s   continue   church   to  abide  in  the  True  Vine,  Jesus  Christ,  and  find  life,  and   peace,   and   joy.   Let   us   not   grow   weary   in  planting   seeds   and   doing   good   for   each   other,  knowing  Christ  will   lead  our   loved  ones,   friends,  and  coworkers  to  Him  in  His  time.    

  If   you   haven’t   heard,   Elevate   meets   on  Sunday   nights   in   the   Fellowship   Hall.   We   come  together   to  praise   Jesus  with  songs,  hymns,  and  spiritual  songs,  thanking  Jesus  for  all  He  has  done  in  our   lives!  These  next  couple  of  weeks  we  are  giving   the   opportunity   for   those   in   the   body   to  share  what  the  Spirit  has  spoken  to  them  in  their  own   quiet   times   throughout   the   week,   or   how  different   “Life   Verses”   have   helped   shape   who  they  are,  or  how  these  verses  have  helped  them  through   different   seasons   of   life.   So   come   and  join  us!  

 

“O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.”

— Micah 6:8

Sometimes  we  think  our  purpose  in  this  life  must  be  only  one  specific   thing.   In   light  of  Micah  6:8,  what  do  you  think  God’s  purpose  is  for  you?  

Did   you   know   the  word   “purpose”   comes   from  the   Anglo-­‐Norman   word   “purposer”?   "Pur"  meaning  forth  and  “poser”  meaning  to  put.  You  could  say  our  purpose  is  what  we  “put  forth.”      

What  are  you  putting  forth?  

“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”

— Ephesians 2:10

At some point, all of us wonder, “What is my purpose here on earth?” and you're not the only one who’s thought about that. “Long ago” God thought about you and planned good things for you to accomplish.

That's pretty cool. You're not an accident; you’re a masterpiece. But not just a masterpiece that hangs on a wall in a museum. You’re a masterpiece who God has big plans for.

Think of your life as a work of art.

What do you think God wants to accomplish through his artistry in you?  

 

Bountiful Baskets                                    by  AliceAnn  Krantz  

 

What  is  Bountiful  Baskets?      

Bountiful   Baskets   is   a   not-­‐for-­‐profit   food   co-­‐op  for   families   that  wish   to  have   fresh  produce   for  less  money.    BBFC  is  a  group  of  people  who  work  together  for  mutual  benefits  and  is  a  grassroots,  all-­‐volunteer,   no   contracts,   no   catch   co-­‐operative.     Since   there   are   no   employees   at  Bountiful   Baskets,   the   group   pays   rock   bottom  prices   on   food.     This   also  means   that   the   co-­‐op  would  not  happen  without  volunteers.  

How  do  you  participate  in  Bountiful  Baskets?  

In   order   to   participate   an   account   must   be   set  up.     This   is   free   and   must   be   done   online   at  bountifulbaskets.org.     Making   a   contribution   is  sometimes   referred   to   as   “ordering”,   but   this   is  not   accurate   as   we   are   contributing   and  

participating.    Bountiful  Baskets  is  not  a  business  that   you   buy   from,   rather   a   co-­‐op   where  participants   contribute   funds;   which   is   pooled  together  to  buy  items.    Feel  free  to  check  out  the  website  and  be  sure  to  access  the  links  for  “New  Participant  Instructions”  and  “Information”.  

Where  do  I  contribute?  

Our   local   site   is   at   the   Fire   Hall   in   Trent.     The  Trent   site   is   an   “A”  week.     This  means   that   the  opportunity  to  participate  is  every  other  week  on  a  Saturday.    To  reserve  a  basket,  it  must  be  done  online  for  a  small  fee.  Contributions  are  accepted  online  during  the  “A”  week,  beginning  Monday  at  10AM   for   South   Dakota   and   ending   at   8PM  Tuesday  night  or  when  the  baskets  have  all  been  spoken   for,  whichever   is   sooner.     Currently,   the  Trent   location  has  an  8AM  volunteer  time  and  a  9AM  pickup  time.      

Contributing   also   consists   of   volunteering  occasionally,   which   includes   a   smile   and   a  helping  hand.    Opportunities   included  preparing  baskets,   breaking   down   boxes,   assisting   with  distribution   and   packing   up.     Volunteering   for  Bountiful   Baskets   takes   very   little   time   but   is  what  allows  our  co-­‐op  to  be  so  successful!      

 

What  are  the  upcoming  dates?  

Contribute:  October  21st  Volunteer/Pickup:  October  26  Contribute:  November  4th  Volunteer/Pickup:  November  9th  

 I   am   so   excited   to   be   able   to   help   bring   this   to  our  area!  I  am  currently  the  VSC  for  the  Trent  site  and   would   love   to   have   you   join   us   in  contributing.    Check  out  our  local  Facebook  page:  Moody   County   Food   Co-­‐Op.     Our   website   will  provide  updates  on  drop   times,  helpful  hints  on  how   to   use   your   produce   and   other   great  information.    We  hope  to  see  you  in  Trent  soon!  

VICTORY in DONATING:

Genesis  1:26      Then  God  said,   "Let  us  make  man   in  our   image,  after   our   likeness;   and   let   them   have   dominion  over  the  fish  of  the  sea,  and  over  the  birds  of  the  air,   and   over   the   cattle,   and   over   all   the   earth,  and  over   every   creeping   thing   that   creeps  upon  the  earth."  (RSV)    

Our  world  was  created  by  a  loving  God  who  calls  us  to  care  for  and  sustain  it.    Much  can  be  done  to  help  save  our  beautiful  earth.      

The  average  person  generates  over  4  pounds  of  trash  every  day  and  about  1.5  tons  of  solid  waste  per   year.     Over   75%   of   waste   is   recyclable,   but  we   recycle   about   30%   of   it.     Americans   throw  away   25   million   plastic   bottles   every   hour.     If  every   American   recycles   1/10   of   their  newspapers   we   could   save   about   25   million  trees.    

Over   87%  of  Americans  have   access   to   curbside  or   drop-­‐off   recycling   programs.     In   2010,   paper  recycling   had   increased   over   89%   since   1990.    Help  is  needed  to  continue  the  trend.      

Why   recycle?     It   reduces   pollution,   reduces   the  need   for   landfills,   reduces   litter,   cares   and  sustains  our  earth.  

How   can   you   help?     The   Dell   Rapids   Lions   Club  collects  all  paper  goods  the  1st  and  3rd  Saturday  of   each   month   at   3rd   St.   and   Orleans   Avenue.  Proceeds   for   this   project   and   other   Lions   Club  projects  are  used  within  the  community  through  youth   scholarships,   support   to   our   community  and   donations   to   several   organizations   in   Dell  Rapids.    (www.dellrapidslions.org)  

 

Did   you   know   that   our   church   donates   old  magazines  and  plastic  containers  to  The  Banquet  in  Sioux  Falls?    Feel   free  to  drop  off   these   items  outside  the  office  door!  

PEW NEWS and EVENTS

Attention   Women:   You   are   invited   to   a   time   of  Bible   study,   prayer   and   encouragement.     The  Women’s  Sunday  School  class  will  begin  a   study  on   the   book   of   John.     It   includes   light   daily  homework   and   promises   to   be   a   great   study!    Join  us  Sunday,  October  27th  in  the  Library  after  the  morning  service.  

Also   following   worship   on   October   27th   is   an  opportunity   to   learn  more   about   our   June  2014  mission   trip   to  Kenya.    The  meeting   is   solely   for  information  purposes   and  does  not   commit   you  to   anything.     If   you   are   unable   to   attend   but  would  like  to  learn  more,  please  contact      Ryan  @  759.0365  or  ryan@thereformedchurch.org.  

Reminders for Sunday’s: Sunday School 10:45AM Jr. High RCYF 5:30PM Adult Bible Study (Library) 6PM Elevate at 7PM Sr. High Small Groups 8:15PM

Reminders for Wednesday’s: Kids Club 6:30PM Sr. High RCYF 7PM

The  Women’s  Auxiliary  of   Inspiration  Hills  extends  an   invitation   to   you   to  attend   the  Harvest   Supper  on   Tuesday,   November   19th   at   6:30   PM   at   the  Inspiration  Hills  Retreat  Center.    Entertainment  for  the   evening   will   be   a   Men’s   Trio   from   Sheldon  Bethel  Reformed  Church.    The  cost  for  the  evening  is  $10.00.  

Upcoming Events: October 28: Education Committee Meeting 7PM October 30: Kids Club Fall Festival November 2: Center of Hopes annual Fall Benefit Fall/Holiday Graft Fair, Crooks November 3: Kids Club sings in Church St. Anthony Group Soup Supper Zion Lutheran Church Fall Dinner, Garretson November 6: Martha Circle at 2PM November 19: Inspiration Hills Supper

October ** BIRTHDAYS ** November

Andrew  Krantz   Andrew  Alberts  Brett  Gruis   Austin  Alberts  Brittney  Siemonsma   Blair  Ellefson  Cindy  Pulsher   Brent  Eddy  Cole  Van  Duyn   Joan  Hegge  David  Schuch   Karson  Koopman  Derick  Veldkamp   Katy  Pulscher  Jaimie  Feltman   Kayla  Triebwasser  Jerry  Kerns   Larry  Heinemann  Karen  Vietor   Mallory  Haak  Kevin  Alberts   Pam  DeLange  Ryan  Feltman   Sharon  Hegge  Violet  Alberts   Sharon  Skinner  Vivian  Haak   Shelly  Clauson  

 Sidney  Krantz  

 Todd  Wiebenga  

  Verlyn  Van  Holland     Virgil  Anderson  

 

Anniversaries in October Gail  and  Rick  Veldkamp  Ryan  and  Jaimie  Feltman  Virgil  and  Lorene  Anderson    Anniversaries in November Darrell  and  Buff  Gildemeister  Gerald  and  Vivian  Haak  Jerome  and  Betty  Haak  Roger  and  Judy  Dearduff  Tim  and  Terry  Eddy    

The Christian Women’s Connection was held October 22 at the Reformed Church. It was a fantastic turn out and we were blessed with Joyce Yexley of West Fargo, ND discussing “A Broken Dream to a New Purpose” and music from Jinky Jane Millanes. Please join us next month, November 12th in Flandreau at the William J Janklow Community Center. The feature is a Harvest Auction of baked goods and craft items. Proceed will be a love give to Stonecroft Ministries. Music will be provided by Deb Pulscher and our speaker is Cathy Mitchell of Renner, SD who will discuss “Hungry for the Lord” ~ a personal journey of how she overcame an eating disorder and how her appetite has found contentment, confidence, and purpose.

ERC  125th  Anniversary  

The   Emmanuel   Reformed   Church   of   Springfield,  SD   will   be   celebrating   its   125th   Anniversary   on  December  1,  2013.    The  morning  worship  service  at  10:00  a.m.  will  be  highlighted  with  music  and  with   Rev.   Carl   Boersma   (son   of   the   church)  highlighting   the   past   history   of   the   church   and  Rev.  Stan  Vandersall  (interim  pastor)  highlighting  the  future  of  Emmanuel  Reformed.    There  will  be  a  potluck  dinner  served  after  the  worship  service.    Emmanuel   Reformed   was   instrumental   in  establishing   “daughter   churches”   in   Yankton-­‐Riverview   Church   and   in   Mitchell-­‐First  Reformed.     All   are   invited   to   join   and   celebrate  with   the   congregation   on   this   momentous  occasion.  

Announcement:  

The  RCW  is  updating  their  booklets  and  a  request  has   been  made   to   provide   the   email   addresses  for   the   Prayer   Chain,   much   like   the   phone  numbers   that  provided   for   the  Calling   Tree.    An  email   was   sent   to   the   address   on   file   seeking  your  permission  to  submit  your  email  address  to  the  RCW  booklet  for  2014.    If  you  did  not  receive  an   email,   please   contact   the   office   as   it   means  that  your  information  is  not  on  the  Prayer  Chain  contact  or  the  information  on  file  is  not  valid.  

RCW  Hostesses:    There  has  been  much  discussion  regarding   the   Fellowship   cookies   provided   each  Sunday.    It  has  been  decided  that  the  Church  will  provide  cookies  on  the  1st  and  3rd  Sunday  of  each  month   and   the   RCW   Kitchen   Hostesses   will  provide  the  cookies  for  the  2nd  and  4th  Sunday  of  each   month.     If   there   is   a   5th   Sunday,   the  Hostesses   will   be   responsible   for   this   date   as  well.    This  will  go  into  effect  as  of  Nov  1st  

November  RCW  Hostesses:  

Loretta  Coad,  Michelle  Triebwasser,  

Lori  Baye,  Darla  Andersson