Inwood Lutheran Parish

Minerva TerWee is beginning preparation for a bone marrow transplant at Avera McKennan Hospital (room 3125). Pray that a match may be found soon.

Gordon Eiesland is still suffering with a lot of pain from knee surgery, and has another procedure scheduled. Please pray for pain relief and healing for Gordon.

Jennie Bonnema is back at her home at Village Inn following hospitalization last week.

A prayer request for Wanda Olson who had a kidney removed on March 3. Please pray for God to heal her surgery and to help her remaining kidney function correctly. Also, please pray for continued healing for Milo Olson who was hospitalized for a bowel obstruction.

Prayers of thanks and continued healing for Sylvan Golden, who now has three stents in his heart and is healing well. (Char Espeland's dad)

Jean Mundt is recovering from knee replacement surgery.

Mary Van Roekel is recovering from a stroke.

Dorothy Moen is now at Fellowship Village.

Remember the people of Haiti recovering from a devastating earthquake.

Eunice Lee has moved to Bethany Meadows at Brandon SD and enjoys hearing from friends in Inwood! Her address is: Bethany Meadows, 3008 E Aspen Blvd, Room 303, Brandon SD 57005. Phone: 605 582 7422

Angela Kroger On October 19, an accident occured which caused Angela Marie Bauman-Kroger to be airlifted to Sioux Falls, SD at Avera Mckennan. She was transferred to Craig Institute in Denver, CO where she received specialized treatment for an extended period of time. Information can be found at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/angelakroger.

Rentchler Babies Update/Prayers — A website is available to see photos of the babies, read the journal, get specific prayer requests and sign the guestbook. The website gives us the opportunity to get an update on how the babies are doing, and to stay involved in their lives. May God bless the family with healing and growth. Click on this link: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/rentschler4.

Kim Schoenfelder has a cancerous brain tumor. They were unable to remove it all with surgery. Kim is Greg Munger's sister's husband. Please pray for his continued healing and comfort while God holds him in his loving arms.

Dustin Vogelzang (son of Gary & Debbie Vogelzang) is serving in the Army. His email address: big-red-1-07@hotmail.com. Mail is welcome!

Jesus came to get Stan Smidt and took him home Friday, April 16. His funeral and celebration of his life was held at Our Savior's on Tuesday, April 20. May God's healing hand give family and friends comfort in this time of loss.

Jasper "Jap" Ter Wee, 70, died Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Sanford Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Inwood. Visitation will be Tuesday until 4 p.m. at Porter Funeral Home, Inwood and with the family present from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. We pray for God's comfort and strength during this time of loss and grieving.

Funeral Services for Pete Ter Wee were held at Bethlehem Church on Monday, February 8. We extend our sympathy to his family. Take comfort in the love that God and others have for you.

Congratulations to Chris & Becca (Hage) Bixler who were married at Bethlehem Church on Saturday, January 2. God bless the joining of your lives and love in marriage.

The family of Jasper "Jap" Ter Wee would like to thank all of our relatives, friends, Pastor Wolf and Church families for the prayers, cards, food and memorials. Thanks also for the care and concern given by the staff at the Sanford hospital and clinic in Canton. Jap will be missed by all. Karen Ter Wee & Family, Marla Ter Wee & Family, Gary & Linda Ter Wee & Family, Terry & Glori Ter Wee & Family, Andrew & Jennifer Ter Wee & Family, Jennie Rebecca & Jim Tupper & Family

Thank you family & friends for your prayers, flowers, gifts, cards, phone calls & food brought to our home while Milo & I were in the hospital. Thanks Pastor Wolf for his visits and prayers. God Bless you, Milo & Wanda

Thank you to everyone for wishing us well on our Anniversary in so many ways and for coming to our coffee. We had a wonderful day! Family & special people like each of you made it so. Dick & Eleanor

Thank you to Bethlehem Church for remembering me with a beautiful lily on Easter Sunday. I was pleased also to receive a very special Easter basket from Our Savior’s Church. I appreciate your thoughtfulness so much! Leota Madland.

The Board of Evangelism and Board of Lay Ministry would like to thank all those who made donations to the Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund. The Inwood Lutheran Parish donation to the Lutheran World Relief Fund is $2,315.37.

Thanks to all for cards, phone calls, visits, gifts of food, etc. while I was hospitalized and since returning home. All was very much appreciated. Jean Mundt

Flowers at Bethlehem January 31 are in memory of Verlys Grau, widow of Kenneth Grau and niece of Raymond Jungerson.

The Board of Evangelism suggests that we include those listed as having birthdays and anniversaries each month in our prayers and use this as our church prayer list. That way during the year we reach everyone with our prayers.

Happy Birthday…God Bless you!!

  2  Arlene Yunker, Doug Stensland

  3  Mary Jane Kruse

  4  Jeremy Kruse, Jana Ter Wee

  6  Becky Roemen

  7  Eric Ahrendt, Sophia Rice, Jamie Pedersen

  8  Dawn Lee

  9  Haley Bolerjack

 10  Sandra Ahrendt, Brenda Baatz, Denise Lawton, Rob Van Egdom, Brian Stensland

 11  Deb Kroger, Tim Lange

 12  Justin Kooistra

 13  Reid Halfacre

 14  Kyle Van Voorst

 15  Anna Wolf

 16  Harry Sorlie

 17  Parker Cordingley

 18  Lori Twedt, Alexis Schruers

 20  Ashlee Bahnson, Dorothy Jensen, Howard Wentworth

 21  Valera Wordelman

 22  Lamont Rentschler, Courtney Van Ginkel

 23  Scott Kock

 24  Mark Stensland, Janelle Rentschler

 25  Luke Vander Sanden, Sarah Van Gorkom, Kyle Stensland

 28  Alexis Potter

 29  Matt Van Dyke, Rochelle Hoogendorn

 30  Alva Pedersen, Mark Johnson

May your home be richly blest with Christ as the most honored guest.

  Apr. 4  Scott & Pam Kock

  Apr. 5  Tadd & Bobbie Kerkvliet

  Apr. 7  John & Mary Brink

  Apr. 14 Dean & Marlene Hage

  Apr. 20 Rob & Michelle Hage

  Apr. 27 Adam & Laurie Politzer

  Apr. 28 Milo & Wanda Olson 60th

Weston Daniel Hage, infant son of Dan & Sheila Hage, born October 31, 2009 at Des Moines IA, received Holy Baptism at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on March 14. His baptism sponsors are Jodi & Russ Pixler and Koury & Laura Kramer. Weston's baptismal gown was made by his Great Grandma Opal and worn by Grandpa Dean. We rejoice with this family as Weston becomes a child of God and member of God's own family.

Lydia Renee Hanson, infant daughter of Brian & Valerie Hanson, born September 30, 2009 at Des Moines IA received Holy Baptism at Bethlehem November 29. Her baptism sponsors are David Schelling and Amber Weber. We rejoice with this family as Lydia becomes a child of God and member of God's own family.

We pray for God's Blessings on Ashlyn Faith Haahr, daughter of Kyle and Christina Haahr, was baptized at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on Sunday October 18, 2009. Her baptism sponsors were Jason Van Ginkel and Jason Haahr.

We pray for God's Blessings on Cadence Carley Van Dyke as she receives Holy Baptism at Bethlehem Lutheran Church today. Cadence, daughter of Michael Van Dyke and Rikka Eneboe, was born May 28, 2009 in Fargo ND. Her baptism sponsors are Matthew Van Dyke, Nick Eneboe, and Tabitha Syverson. You are His precious child Cadence - may you always walk in His love. Special music in honor of Cadence baptism will be provided by Andrea Hoogendoorn.

Damon Rhett Augustine Snyders, infant son of Luke 7 Chelsea Snyders, born July 7, 2009 at Sioux Falls, SD, received Holy Baptism at Bethlehem, September 6. His baptism sponsors are Laura & Koury Kramer, Will & Ashley Kimberley, John & Molly Snyders. We rejoice with this family as Damon becomes a child of God and member of God's own family.

Allison Marie Munger, infant daughter of Bennett & Emily Munger, born June 16, 2009 at Sioux Falls SD will receive Holy Baptism at Bethlehem Lutheran Church this morning. Her baptism sponsors are Pete Wodzinski and Travis & Larscina DeWeerd. We rejoice with this family as Allison Marie becomes a child of God and a member of God's own family.

We pray for God's Blessings on Lexie Alesia DeWeerd, daughter of Travis & Larscina DeWeerd, as she receives Holy Baptism at Bethlehem on April 19 with Tressa Munger and Bennett & Emily Munger as her sponsors. Lexie was born March 14, 2009. We rejoice with this family as Lexie Alesia becomes a child of God and a member of God's own family.

We pray for God's Blessings on River Johnny-Damon Kramer, infant son of Laura & Koury Kramer, who was baptized April 12 at the Bethlehem Easter Sunrise Service. His baptism sponsors were Will & Ashlee Bahnson-Kimberley, Luke & Chelsea Snyders and Kyle & Kelly Kramer. You are His precious child - may you always walk in His love.