Than One - Lutheran Deaconess Association

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Brenda feeds Abby while Belle and Amy watch. Conducting grief groups. Assisting Cass County emergency personnel by checking on flood victims. Arranging transportation to and from church. Planning healing services. Training ushers in CPR. Caring for soles and toes during foot care clinics. Leading aerobics. Finding volunteers. Bringing gifts to pregnant families. Equipping the congregation to provide a healing and healthy place as a faith community. These are all a part of Deaconess Brenda Bauer’s ministry as parish nurse/deaconess at St. John Lutheran Church, Fargo, N.D.

When Brenda made a visit to the home of Jesse and Amy Carlsen, she thought it would be a typical visit to a pregnant couple. But this visit was different. When Brenda arrived at the Carlsen’s home, she discovered that Amy was pregnant with conjoined twins. Right away Brenda asked what their needs were. And so began a journey together for the congregation and family. Abbigail Lynn and Isabelle Anne Carlsen were born November 29, 2005 at Abbott Hospital in Minneapolis. They arrived kicking and screaming and weighed

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5 pounds 2 ounces each and were 17 3/4 inches long. Identical twin sisters, they were conjoined at the lower chest and upper abdomen. Brenda assisted in organizing meals and home health services. She researched the medical needs and options for the twins. Brenda organized a benefit dinner with matching funds from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. While 200 – 300 people were expected, over 1000 showed up raising over $14,000. When Brenda won tickets to a Valentine’s dinner, she gave them to Amy and Jesse and babysat the girls. When the time came for the operation to separate Abby and Belle, Brenda joined the Carlsens in Rochester, Minn. The night before the service, Brenda conducted a healing service and a blessing of the hands of the medical professionals. One of them remarked later that it felt like someone was guiding their hands. The very successful surgery has been followed by months of therapy. Abby and Belle are doing really well. Jesse and Amy are very

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grateful for Brenda’s help. Even though Amy was born in Deaconess Hospital, Great Falls, Mont., she did not know any deaconesses until she came to St. John. Amy says, “Brenda makes it easy to ask for help, I can call and ask her anything. I wouldn’t do that with anyone else.” Jesse added, “She is a great resource. She will be there at any time we need her.” If you would like to read more about Abby and Belle’s journey, you can visit www. caringbridge.org/visit/abbybelle.

Before surgery, Brenda holds Belle and Abby.

From my perspective . . . Dear friends, Hospitality is the theme of our current “book of the year.” Deaconesses and students read a book together throughout the year. We talk about it in person at deaconess area conferences and through our email list for deaconesses. The reading and conversation help us grow in ministry. Hospitality is about welcome—creating space for someone to come in and feel at home. Sometimes the ministry of hospitality involves making room in our time or attention. Sometimes it involves an actual space in a real place. We like to think of our Center for Diaconal Ministry as a place of hospitality. People come to enjoy our lovely gardens. Some find the labyrinth in the backyard helpful for their prayer. Many come into our house for quiet or community.

I’d like you to meet some of our guests during this past year: • Participants in the Luther Hostel at Valparaiso University came for refreshments and fellowship. • Deaconesses from throughout Indiana came several times for meetings. • Women discerning God’s call to diaconal ministry came to talk with staff and students. • Deaconesses and friends gathered for a reception during the Lutheran Deaconess Conference. For many, it was their first look at the newly landscaped gardens. • In August and in March deaconess students— 35 of them—from around the USA and Canada came for their annual seminar. Deaconesses and others came to teach and encourage them. • At 7:00 a.m. each Wednesday, students, staff

and faculty gather in the living room for a brief Eucharist service followed by breakfast and conversation. • Deaconess Mary Mwaura from the Lutheran Church in Kenya made our Center her home-base during a two-month visit. • Students and perspective students gathered with the LDA staff for suppers of homemade soup and quiet conversation during Advent and Lent. • Friends of the LDA stopped in for the open house before or after the Advent/ Christmas Vesper Service at the VU Chapel of the Resurrection or for a reception during the Institute for Liturgical Studies. • Local pastors and other church workers found this a prayerful place for a morning Lenten retreat. • Students came to study or meet with friends or consult with staff or prepare

Haley Hackett, one the of the LDA’s 34 students, teaches fourth grade St. Mark Lutheran School in Brunswick, Ohio. Last summer she spent two weeks in northwestern Kenya with Valparaiso University’s Engineers Without Borders. While in Kenya, she taught Sunday School and worked on an irrigation project. This summer Haley is going to South Aftrica to build houses.

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and share a meal. Maybe even you have come to visit. Please know that you are always welcome. Know, too, that we are grateful for all the ways you support and promote this ministry. You help us be hospitable to all who come. Sharing Christ’s service,

Louise Williams, Executive Director

“I asked my Sunday School class, ‘What is a deaconess?’” One of the children replied, “I think she is sort of a janitor.” From Deaconess Amelia Doctor -- May, 1954. Do you know what a deaconess is? Contact us for more information!

Could a deaconess serve with you?

The ministry of deaconesses varies depending upon the needs of the ministry setting and the deaconess’ own gifts and abilities. Diane Marten can assist you in exploring whether a deaconess (or intern) could effectively serve with you. Contact her at 219-464-6925 or e-mail: [email protected]

Sowing Seeds for Future Servants “We have always been impressed with the dedication and commitment of the deaconesses we have known – as well as the leadership of the LDA,” wrote Bill and Eunice Seeber. “When we revised our estate plan several years ago and set up charitable remainder unitrusts, it was inevitable that we include the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Lutheran Deaconess Lutheran Deaconess Association staff and friends celebrate! Association as one of the beneficiaries.” Their planning will assist the LDA throughout the future. The LDA has received a $100,000 grant from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation designed to help generate more financial gifts like the Seebers. The grant will fund “Sowing Seeds for Future Servants,” a program to educate and motivate donors to give planned gifts to the Lutheran Deaconess Association’s endowment fund. The LDA’s grant is one of 75 awarded by the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation as part of its $4.8 million Charitable Gifting Initiative program. The Thrivent grant will be used to educate LDA staff, board and other key volunteers on the basics of planned giving. Workshops focusing on planning for the future through gifts such as trusts, annuities, bequests and life insurance, and making a gift to the LDA, will be held at locations around the U.S. over the next two years.

►Nebraska, Wisconsin, Arizona, Washington, Maryland, Florida, and Virginia… in the last seven months, the LDA has consecrated seven deaconesses all over the United States! Surrounded by deaconesses, Saki Nabeshima was consecrated at Faith Lutheran Church, Phoenix, Ariz.

Would you like more information about planned giving opportunities? Contact Lisa at 219-464-6925.

▲Deaconess students Lora Rehbein, Heather Kroschel and Linda Davis celebrated graduation from Valparaiso University. They are beginning internships over the summer -- Lora in Indiana, Heather in Colorado and Linda in Papua New Guinea.

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Honor and Memorial Gifts

In Honor of

Deaconess Jamie Alden Michael Nelson Dale Von Seggern Holly Andersen Valerie Andersen Dr. Leah Keehr Anderson, deaconess student Mark & Linda Keehr Deaconess Arlene Arlin-Janssens Henry Fuqua (2) Deaconess Linda Balfany Margaret Stortz Kristi Bangert Robert & Kathryn Kleisch Deaconess Brenda Bass Wilbur & Letitia Johnston Deaconess Brenda Bauer St John Lutheran Church, Fargo, ND Paul & Vicki Bauman Georgia Rush Deaconess Sonja Baumeister Deaconess Betty Knapp Deaconess Karen & Jim Melang Deaconess Bonnie Belasic David & Joy Belasic John Bernthal Ed & Bernice Bernthal Deaconess Bonnie Beversdorf Arlene & Carlton Riemer Bill & Eunice Seeber Pat Boessling Deaconess Pat Gorton Deaconess Kathy Borgman Jean Wagner Loren & Arlene Kramer Deaconess April Boyden Frances Mueller (2) Stanley & Jan Weiss John Stokes James & Nancy Becker Deaconess Virginia Brondos Judy Grollmus Gary Brugh, Retiring Board Mark Bartusch Deaconess Marlys Waldo Deaconess Sheryl Andreasen Gene Bahls Carlene Bartelt Carsten & Georgia Falkenberg Deaconess Lisa & Carmine Polito Deaconess Ann Marie Rehbein Lydia Volz Deaconess Joan Cole-Heine Deaconess Janet Conrady Deaconess Cherryll Hoffman Deaconess Rhoda Schuler Lee Smith Dorothea Tenney Ted & Kathleen Ludwig Deaconess Deborah Matern Graf David Opgrand Calvin & Tillie Remmert Robert & Lois Rimbo H. Drew McAllister Jan Rubsam James & Sheryl Honig Tim Virus Margaret Hanson John Paul Karl & Paige Reichardt Calvin & Karen Tiebert

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Received May 2006 - January 15, 2007 Gerald Spice Lorraine Brugh Joanna Truemper Eleanora Pennekamp Martha Rohlfing Deaconess Louise Williams Class of ‘81 Deaconess Brenda Pearcy Sr. Ramona Cecille Addie Butler Deaconess Joan Cole-Heine Judy Whaley, deaconess student Joyce Perkins Deaconess Nita Cunningham Mano & Judith Hardies Rosemary Rader Martha Horn Deaconess Elizabeth DeMik Otto & Martha Hecht Deaconess Natalie DeMik Deaconess Elizabeth DeMik (2) Otto & Martha Hecht Deaconess Nanette Dost Stan & Helen Howard Thomas Droege Deaconess Judee Tomlinson Deaconess Ruth Dyer William Rittberger Deaconess Juanita Ebert Ed Zaloudek Donald & Suzanne Folberg David & Shirley Susan GH & Doris Harder Deaconess Gretchen Enoch Robert & Sheila Enoch (2) Kermit & Juanita Blezinger Deaconess Cheryl Erdmann Mildred Anderson Duwayne Sheldon (2) Cheryl Reimer Ruth Erickson Darlene Erickson Darcy Ewald LWML, St Paul, Caro, MI Dorothy Faasel Rev. & Mrs. Richard Wukasch Deaconess Barb Finley Alden Finley Deaconess Hertha Fischer Anne Murphy Deaconess Brenda Fleagle Luana Krieger-Blake & Brian Blake Deaconess Eunice Foote Marie Paxson Deaconess Bonita Fredel Karen Riemer Anonymous Gloria Darnall Sarah Allen Judy Whaley, deaconess student Deaconess Debra Ganser WELCA, St Peter, Sheboygan, WI Deaconess Carole Garwood Margaret Stortz Deaconess Gladys Gilmore Henry & Renae Cleveland Good Shepherd Communities 50th year Paul Hillmann Deaconess Deborah Matern Graf Kelly Crozier & Mark Christy

WELCA, St Peter, Sheboygan, WI Ernie & Grace Schleicher Marian Jameson Deaconess Bettye Green Deaconess Pat Gorton James Youngjohn Lee Zoppa Deaconess Joann Grepke Sharen Ramsey (2) Deaconess Diane Greve Deaconess Gwen Sayler Haley Hackett, deaconess student Ed & Virginia Johnson Deacon Daphne Haeslop Gisele Clark Ruth Hanna Dot Nuechterlein Deaconess Olivia Hartung Gilbert Reed Ken & Cindy Gentsch Esther Hawley Dwight Cook Deaconess Hilary Hefferlin Michael Nelson Dale Von Seggern Mr. & Mrs. George Heineke Dave & Gayle Van Patten Deaconess Roberta Hillhouse Patricia Colacicco Debbie Lennox, deaconess student Deaconess Cherryll Hoffman David & Carole Fechner Dwight Cook Jerry & Ione Cook Kathryn Miller Deaconess Connie & Leonard Johnson Barbara Frey Deaconess Beverly Hohman Melinda Holland Deaconess Judy Hoshek Charlotte Hoshek Dan Rossbach Richard & Ellen Warger Deaconess Diana Iltzsche Joe & Lis Ring Deaconess Claire Jackson Robert & Virginia Visser Deaconess Jan Janzow Tim Mathews Deaconess Connie Johnson Maxine Branshaw Mary & Orville Finseth Mary Holmes Deaconess Kay Johnson Elsie Johnson Walter Keller Deaconess Louise Williams Phyllis Kersten Harriette Jersild (2) Miriam Misch James Klockau Victor & Florence Saeger Deaconess Kati Kluckman-Ault Karen Brau LDC Board Deaconess Maralyn Marske– Walker Deaconess Dawn Hoy Deaconess Laura Lazar Deaconess Gwen Sayler

Debbie Lennox, deaconess student Margaret Stortz Lois Lucas Carolyn Fletcher Deaconess Julie Luedtke Elizabeth Kelsey Beverly Lund, deaconess student Christopher Lund Lutherans giving care & education Florence Stelzer Karl & Gail Lutze Joel & Christine Lehmann Hildegarde Lutze Deaconess Diane Marten Sharon & Bill Benz Sandy & Mark Koppen Debra Mattheis Phyllis Mattheis Deaconess Karen Melang Judy Koepke & Jeff Schmid Deaconess Kristin Geske Meyer Roger & Jane Geske Deaconess Stephanie Meyer Robert Turk Jenny & Conrad Peterson (2) Mary Holmes Deaconess Nancy Mickan Deaconess Paula Mickan Deaconess Evelyn Middelstadt Cherlyne Beck Frieda Struebing Elinor Kenyon Deaconess Carleen Miller Ronald & Maureen Brown (2) Martha & George Sims Marcus Miller Judith Wise LaVerne & Vernon Mitmoen (80th birthdays) Arlene Gross Karla Willim Moody Louise Willim Deaconess Erma Murray John & Carol Horn Barbara Herbener Violet Sharpe Deaconess Saki Nabeshima Deaconess Judi Tyler Deaconess Saki Nabeshima’s wedding Deaconess Diane Marten Deaconess Deb Nebel Deaconess Maralyn MarskeWalker Deaconess Jan Orluske Edward & Mary Holland Deaconess Gwen Sayler Deaconess Pamela Peter’s Birthday Deaconess Maralyn MarskeWalker Deaconess Karen Pitkin Martha Putnam, deaconess student Deaconess Lisa Polito George & Carol Scherzer John & Sonja Kreitzer Bob & Jennifer Scherzer Jonn Kusch Deaconess Lisa & Carmine Polito Carsten & Georgia Falkenberg Julie Pophal, deaconess student Mabel Minor

Honor and Memorial Gifts

Martha Putnam, deaconess student Linda Krueger Deaconess Liesl Pyle Rose Klimek Deaconess Darlene Quiram Pat Bell Brian Raack’s wedding Marlene & Robert Raack Deaconess Cindy Rasmussen Sherry Schantz Deaconess Connie & Leonard Johnson Deaconess Jan Reaver Alice Voges Ann Rebeck, deaconess student Joanne Ciarniello Diane Konyk David & Janet Schiopota Judith Vanke Deaconess Jeanette Rebeck Joanne Ciarniello Diane Konyk David & Janet Schiopota Deaconess Ann Marie Rehbein Lois Monks Valerie Andersen Aurella Swanson Lora Rehbein, deaconess student Valerie Andersen Kathy Bussman Scott Rehbein Kathy Bussman Duane & Katie Renken 50th wedding anniversary Paulette & Reynold Waech Mrs. Malcolm Reynolds Lawrence & Dorothy Keen Deaconess Deb Robinson Susan Greer Deaconess Julianne Keehl & Beau Roger’s wedding Deaconess Diane Marten Deaconess Lisa & Carmine Polito Martha Rohlfing Ruth Rohlfing Deaconess Linda Rosnau Leona Beckstrand (2) Deaconess Phyllis Saathoff Deaconess Dawn Hoy Deaconess Gwen Sayler’s Birthday Valerie Sayler Tillie Schmidt Bob & Louise McDonnold Deaconess Rhoda Schuler Deaconess Sylvia Grubb Martha Putnam, deaconess student Deaconess Lorinda Schwartz Kas & Barbara Kachmarek William & Eunice Seeber Clarence & Margaret Rivers Deaconess Gloria Stubitsch Jonn Kusch Deaconess Jennifer Tinker Gordon & Elaine Tinker Deaconess Judi Tyler Amy Duemler Ellen Vance Carolyn Fletcher Deaconess Ellen Voigtman Diane Gillman Mr. & Mrs. Henry Volzke Dave & Gayle Van Patten

Received May 2006 - January 15, 2007 (Continued)

Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Volzke Dave & Gayle Van Patten Alice Weber Irene Heider The Weller Family Indiana Deaconess Area Conference Deaconess Jean Wildgrube Fred & May Nee Pam Nee & Steven Babin Val Behling Susan Haswell Gordon & Florence Johnston Ella Weber Deaconess Jean & Paul Wildgrube Jessie Roensch Cesar & Marie Gomez Deaconess Addie Wilkins Elizabeth Danker All my wonderful family Gladys Williams Gladys Williams Traci & Bill Preuss Deaconess Louise Williams Joel & Christine Lehmann Deaconess Deb Robinson Sandra Highlan Luetta Werner Miriam Misch Don & Carol Koetke Deaconess Marla Wood Tim Reschke Deaconess Kaylyn Wurster Arlene Doepke

In Memory of Edgar Albers Daniel Tews Lillie Baker Laverne Baker Eugene Bauman Gloria Bauman Catherine Becker Marlene Raack David Beery Deaconess Linda & Felix Moreno Ed Bender Joyce Perkins Robert C. Bender Susan Bender (2) Lillian Benson Robert Benson Paul & Sarah Bente Paul & Edna Bente Muriel Bickel Laura Lehman Henry P. Boardman Sr. Margaret Boardman Adele Braun Ruth Proft Dannehl Lois Brokering Herb Brokering Helen Brommer Deaconess Mary Koepsell Mr. & Mrs. Wilmore Carlson John & Louise Willim Martha Carr Kristi & Mark Bangert Pate Copeland Lynn Ashburn Marie Daege Thomas & Dolores McEnterfer

Lorrie Dammann Lillian Wiebel Jim & Christy Davis Brede & Shelley Westby Thomas Dorris Olive Dorris John Dravininkas Lydia Dravininkas Jack Eisenman Jr. Marion Eisenman Frances McIntyre Eppley Harold Eppley My grandparents Ricki Finstad Elmer Foelber Fred & Esther Kruger Don Frey Barbara Frey Ruth Fruechtenicht Paul & Dorothea Nieter Bette Jane Galow Carl Galow Lisa Gatz Deaconess Lisa & Carmine Polito Betty Gilbertson Linda Walters Renos & Virginia Grafe Ruth Ann Tuttle Robert Gulbranson Deaconess Jan Orluske Frances Hagen John Hanke William Hansen Deaconess Lorna Hansen Louise Harazin Lynn Johnson Fred Harder Deaconess Pat Harder Kenneth & Dorothy Heidemann Clifford Heidemann (2) Departed Loved Ones George Hemmeter William Herbst Dorothy & George Herbst Charles Hill Brede & Shelley Westby (2) Bernard Hillila Deaconess Louise Williams Lois Hoeppner Brian Hoeppner Greg Hoshek Charlotte Hoshek (2) Deaconess Judy Hoshek Nick Dobrinich Mildred & George Hovey Deaconess Edie Hovey Elaine Hudson Deaconess Karna Secker Robert Hughes Renate Hughes Richard Hughley Susan Sering Hughley Harry Huxhold Susan McMahon Edwin Johnson Jean Johnson Marie Johnson Alma Kretzschmar My parents Deaconess Mary-Anne Jungst Werner & Louise Jurgens Lois Ross

Nicole Maria Kelley Carole Petersen Larry Kersten John & Harriet Roberts Nancy Kersten Kathy Albain Ivy & Rudolph Kloehn Deaconess Barbara Kloehn Pyle Mr. & Mrs. Charley Kneifel Betty McGinley Lou Ann Koenig Irvin & Marlene Pratt (2) Kenneth Korby Jeanne Korby Deaconess Louise Williams Deaconess Brenda Pearcy Arnold Krentz Deaconess Shirley & Maynard Dorow Edgar Krentz Martin & David Kretzschmar Alma Kretzschmar Fred Krueger Deaconess Louise Williams Deaconess Lisa & Carmine Polito Ralph Krueger Marilyn Krueger Rev. & Mrs. Erwin Kurth Miriam Misch Mr. & Mrs. Lambert Betty McGinley Stella Land Larry & Donna Donner Deaconess Lisa & Carmine Polito Bob Laubenberg Alma Laubenberg (2) Dorothy & Paul Liebermann Edwin & Jan Sohn Loved ones Ken & Sis Hess Deaconess Hanna Luenberg Renate Hughes Sr. Evelyn Lukens Lee H. Wesley Esther Lutze Deaconess Elizabeth DeMik Karl & Gail Lutze Joel & Christine Lehmann Hildegarde Lutze Vernon McGinley Dean & Betty McGinley Frederick Mohr Sarah Mohr Kenneth Mortimer Deaconess Darlene Mortimer Edwin Nerger Deaconess Joann & Frank Grepke Kathe Nielsen Carolyn Nielsen (2) John Norberg Wayne Kuhl

Deaconess Irma Pflueger Beata Madoerin Ralph Phipps Julius & Lorraine Friedric Deaconess Elaine Albers Plackner Joanne & Martin Seltz Rev. & Mrs. Ron Fletcher Jim & Ellen Vance Michael & Jennifer Vance Daniel Tews James Plackner

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New Gifting Opportunity from IRAs An exciting opportunity beneficial to the LDA became available this year. This year individuals with traditional (and Roth) IRAs may make income tax-free gifts directly to the LDA. This new tax law enables donors to eliminate the income tax that might normally be associated with IRA distributions. These gifts not only provide income tax and estate tax benefits to our donors, but will help the LDA continue its mission. There are certain guidelines that must be followed. The donor must be at least age 70 ½. The transfer may be any amount up to $100,000. The donor must not receive any additional benefits, such as income from a gift annuity or the benefits of a donor advised fund.

The donor does not receive a tax deduction, but simply does not have to declare any gifted income from the IRA. Call Deaconess Lisa Polito at 219-464-6925 today to find out more. Thrivent members receive the added benefit of using this distribution as a membermatching gift under the Giving Plus® Program. A gift qualifies for a $1 for every $2 given match up to $600 given ($300 match). This new tax law benefit is only available throughout the end of the year, so contact Polito and your financial planner to find out how best to serve your needs and the needs of the LDA. Carsten Falkenberg, ® CFP , ChFC, CLU, FIC, Senior Financial Consultant, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

Honor and Memorial Gifts (continued)

Ruben & Lorraine Schmidt Indiana Deaconess Area Conference Leroy Schwab Deaconess Bonnie Beversdorf Ruth Semelka Deaconess Eileen Browne Mary Sievers Chuck & Shirley Roth Florence Smith Nancy Harrison-Werner Juanita Smith Stanley & Lorraine Jordan Katarina Springer Ron & Helen Gustafson Elaine Stallard Dean & Betty McGinley Herbert Steinbauer Deaconess Clara Steinbauer Mearl Steltenpohl Deaconess Malinda Steltenpohl Deaconess Clara Strehlow Deaconess Pamela & Curt Peters John Strietelmeier Rita Mangelsdorf Louis Stubitsch Ed & Nancy Stubitsch David Swanson Aurella Swanson Anthony Sylvester Frances Sylvester Emma Thauwald Helen Schuppan Deaconess Margaret Heine Towe Christie Kim Janice Trautmann Jane Larcom

Judy Probst Robert Probst Lauretta Powenski Janice Powenski Doris Rees Lynn Johnson Walt Reiner Deaconess Louise Williams Deaconess Lisa & Carmine Polito Susan Reinhardt William Reinhardt (2) Margaret Rettig Indiana Deaconess Area Conference Robert & Mildred Riske Doug Riske DeAnn Hilfiker John Robertson Bernell Bachmeier Deaconess Ellen Rodenbeck Bernice Rodenbeck Mildred Ruth Deaconess Bonnie Beversdorf James Sachaschik Ed & Nancy Stubitsch Jennifer Scherzer Bob Scherzer Deaconess Lisa & Carmine Polito George & Carol Scherzer Greg & Marianne Scherzer Marilyn Scherzer Kelly Vetter Harold Schmeckpeper Erna Schmeckpeper

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Thanks Gary! Retiring LDA Board member Gary Brugh spent his sabbatical at the LDA updating our policy and procedure manual and doing some long-range budget forecasting. This is what Gary said about his time at the LDA: During my sabbatical I was able to observe the LDA’s office operations and interactions. Seeing how the staff take having a diaconal heart very seriously was truly an inspiration. They all love their job and love their God. I want to take some of their calm, servant attitude back with me to my job. If I can keep the focus they reflect in their lives, I too, would be better equipped for service. Gary serves as Budget Director for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Sylvia Trautmann Jane Larcom Robert Trevis Margaret Trevis David Truemper Rick & Sue AmRhein Kathy Vanderhoff Deaconess Brenda Pearcy Kenneth Voges Alice Voges Oris Voigtman Paul & Jean Voigtman Deaconess Eunice Weidner Deaconess Eleanor Christensen Martha Weller Indiana Deaconess Area Conference Susan Wendorf Joel & Christine Lehmann Edward Werner Selma Werner Carl Westby Brede & Shelley Westby (2) Edwin Wiebel Lillian Wiebel Erna Wiersig Nancy Stelling Diane Wille Richard Wille Clayton & Margaret Wohlhueter Deaconess Bonita Fredel Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Wright Deaconess Nancy Strobel Ida Wukasch Richard & Sylvia Wukasch

The LDA Today is published semi-annually by the Lutheran Deaconess Association, Inc. Executive Director : Deaconess Louise Williams Editor: Deaconess Lisa Scherzer Polito Contributing editor: Carl Galow Layout: Deaconess Mary Hackbarth Lutheran Deaconess Association 1304 LaPorte Avenue Valparaiso, IN 46383 Phone: 219-464-6925 www.valpo.edu/lda