by Kevin Veldhuisen | Oct 22, 2019 | Meet the Pastor, New Song
Meet Pastor Jerry Tell us a little about yourself: My family, the Bertelson’s, have lived in the southeast South Dakota area since the late 1880s. My roots run deep in the area and I’m grateful for the opportunity to return ‘home.’ I was born in Sioux Falls and grew...
by Kevin Veldhuisen | Sep 27, 2019 | New Song
Introducing Your New POSD Communicator The POSD recently hired me to fill the Communicator position. My name is Louise Van Poll and, among other things, I will be the editor of New Song. I am a member of First Presbyterian in Huron, where I am active as an elder and...
by Kevin Veldhuisen | Sep 27, 2019 | Meet the Pastor, New Song
Meet Pastor David Pastor David Cook is the new pastor at the United Churches of Hot Springs. He was kind enough to answer a few questions for us so that we can all get to know him better. Check out his responses and please do take the time to reach out to him and his...
by Kevin Veldhuisen | Aug 21, 2019 | New Song, Uncategorized
Pastors’ and CRE Retreat 2019 Theme: Emotional Intelligence in Ministry Dates: Sept 23-25, 2019 Location: Swan Lake/Still Waters Retreat Center 45474 288th Street, Viborg, SD 57070 Why attend? How you manage your emotions and relate to others has major...
by Kevin Veldhuisen | Aug 21, 2019 | New Song, Uncategorized
Here’s My Heart: A Report from Presbyterian Youth Triennium By Debra VanOverschelde Presbyterian Youth Triennium was held July 16-20 at Purdue University. This event takes place every three years and this year’s gathering marked the thirteenth Triennium and...
by Kevin Veldhuisen | Aug 21, 2019 | Meet the Pastor, New Song
Rev. Paul Henschen is the new pastor at First Presbyterian Church, Sturgis. Check out his answers to our questions to get to know him a little and be sure to reach out and extend him a warm welcome! Tell us a little about yourself. I was born in Atlanta, but grew up...