a publication of

American Lutheran Church
311 South 4th Avenue
P.O. Box 132
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605)793-2444
www.itctel.com/americlc
E-mail: americlc@itctel.com

The congregation is
a ministry in the
Medary Conference of the South Dakota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Church Staff:
Pastor John Sandstrom
Kay Carter,
Church Secretary
Rose Marie Belaen,
Custodian

Church Council:
   Roy Wiersma, President
Dennis Strait, Vice-President
Lynn Vetter, Secretary
Gareth Hamen, Treasurer
Sherwin DeKam
Ernest Karst
Lynn Borer
Rod Fischer
Sharon Hyde

From the Pastor's Desk

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
     Greetings to you in our Lord.
     That's the key to Christian living - living in Christ. I think truly living in Christ happens when we live in faith in Him, trusting and following Him rather than our own agendas.
     Wheat Ridge Ministries has provided the following "50 Hints for Health and Hope". I think they are a light and helpful description of what living in Christ could look like.
     God bless!
     In Christ with hope,   

                                             Pastor John

50 Hints for Health and Hope


Stop global whining * Think hope * Tell the faith-story * Hug a child * Say yes * Go fly a kite - literally * Blow up a balloon * Read a book * Pray for someone * Smile at a grouch * Worship the Lord * Shout hooray * Forgive an enemy * Laugh out loud * Pet a dog (or even a cat) * Know you are forgiven * Encourage a friend * Listen to an elder * Stop and marvel at the beauty of nature * Exercise regularly * Say a word of hope each day * Forget fat foods * Share peace * Be a carrier of hope * Get plenty of sleep * Plan a family gathering * Celebrate life...have a positive attitude * Make a new friend * Don't do too much of any one thing - moderation, moderation, moderation * Get creative * Protect yourself from pollution * Spend 30 minutes a day doing something you like *

Wear your seat belt * Get regular check-ups * Exercise your brain * Sing along with the radio * Share your feelings * Pray often * Laugh - just for fun * Thank and praise God all day long * Call a friend * Stay away from caffeine * Eat dinner with your family * Say hi to a neighbor * Ride a bike * Stay tobacco free * Don't let calories sneak up on you * Start something new * Study the Bible * Support the health and hope ministry of Wheat Ridge



YOUTH NOTES

Here are a few youth opportunities coming up.  Talk to Brenda or Pastor.


August 2 & 3 - Godstock, south of Kones Korner

August 10 - Fundraiser Pancake Breakfast at Castlewood Days

August 25 - Luther League Lake Poinsett Outing, 2:00 p.m., Grades 7 - 12

Registration for the 2003 Atlanta
Youth Gathering opens September 16, with a deposit of $100 due. Talk about it at home. There will be an informational meeting on September 8th after worship service.

September 29 - Luther League (grades 7-12) will go horseback riding at Canyon Ranch in Veblen

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