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Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church
Black Hawk
SD
57718-9693
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Who we are
MISSION
We are the baptized children of God, forgiven and redeemed by Jesus. We are His family called together to receive His gifts and to serve others.
VISION
We, at Divine Shepherd, guided by the unfailing Word of God, proclaim the love of Jesus, nurture our faith, love and encourage youth, support family life, and spread the good news of Jesus to people in our communit and beyond
We are the baptized children of God, forgiven and redeemed by Jesus. We are His family called together to receive His gifts and to serve others.
VISION
We, at Divine Shepherd, guided by the unfailing Word of God, proclaim the love of Jesus, nurture our faith, love and encourage youth, support family life, and spread the good news of Jesus to people in our communit and beyond
Street Address
7308 Wedgewood Dr
Black Hawk,
SD
57718-9693
United States
Phone: (605) 787-6438
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Church Pastor
Rev Randy Sturzenbecher
Pastor
7308 Wedgewood Dr
Black Hawk,
SD
57718-9693
United States
Phone: (605) 787-6438
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Quote of the Day
Mark 9:23
Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
Denomination
Lutheran Church
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The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
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Rev Randy Sturzenbecher
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Pastor
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Melissa Siefert
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Church Secretary
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Mailing Address
7308 Wedgewood Dr
Black Hawk, SD
57718-9693
Black Hawk, SD
57718-9693
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Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church Black Hawk Service Times
Worship Services
Sunday 8:00 am & 10:30 am
(8:00 service is Live-streamed on Facebook)
Sunday Adult Bible Study – 9:30 am-10:15 am
(also Live-streamed on Facebook)
Sunday School 9:30 am – Online Video Lessons
Wednesday 6:00 pm
(Live-streamed on Facebook only)
Wednesday School & Confirmation 7:10 pm – Online Video Lessons
Service Times last updated on the 20th of July, 2020
Sunday 8:00 am & 10:30 am
(8:00 service is Live-streamed on Facebook)
Sunday Adult Bible Study – 9:30 am-10:15 am
(also Live-streamed on Facebook)
Sunday School 9:30 am – Online Video Lessons
Wednesday 6:00 pm
(Live-streamed on Facebook only)
Wednesday School & Confirmation 7:10 pm – Online Video Lessons
Service Times last updated on the 20th of July, 2020
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Our Worship Services are casual and family-oriented. We’re a church for people from all walks of life. Please wear whatever is most comfortable for you.
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Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church History
Beginnings
October 13, 1984 – Zion Lutheran Church establishes a Mission Church in Black Hawk, SD
September 21, 1986 – South Dakota District helps with the purchase a building site and construction of a “Preaching Station” church building. 34 Members
February 8, 1987 – Pastor Lloyd Redhage was installed as Missionary-at-Large.
June 7, 1987 – The newly formed Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church dedication service was held.
June 8, 1987 – Pastor Lloyd Redhage was installed as Pastor of Divine Shepherd. 100 Members
1987 - 1997 Milestones
Purchased organ
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) formed
Purchased Parsonage
1.8 acres south of the church property purchased for future expansion
1989 – Church office, Sunday School classrooms and new nursery room added
Dedication of new Bell Tower and bell
Purchased piano
1997 – Celebrated 10th Anniversary
May 17, 1997 – Pastor David Schwan was installed as Pastor
1998 - 2006 Milestones
Worship area expanded and Sunday School Classrooms added
Confirmands presented personalized quilts by LWML
2002 – Pre-School program begins
2005 – Shepherd’s Park and playground structure, picnic shelter and garage added
March 5, 2006 – Pastor Randy Sturzenbecher is installed as Pastor.
2007 - 2012 Milestones
Purchased organ
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) formed
Purchased Parsonage
1.8 acres south of the church property purchased for future expansion
1989 – Church office, Sunday School classrooms and new nursery room added
Dedication of new Bell Tower and bell
Purchased piano
1997 – Celebrated 10th Anniversary
May 17, 1997 – Pastor David Schwan was installed as Pastor
Volleyball court added to the park
Annual Congregational Motorcycle Ride begins
New organ purchased
Mission trip to New Orleans for Katrina clean up
2007 – 20th Anniversary Celebration
First Annual Harvest Dinner
2008 – Worship service added
Adopted Albert Sutton as Specialized Ministries Pastor Program (SMP) Vicar
Bible Bag program begins
Information and Library Center added
2009 – Mission trip by members to Hong Kong (MCDH Lutheran School)
July 2010 & July 2011 – Hosted Ma Can Duen Hey (MCDH) students from Hong Kong
Divine Shepherd joins Black Hills Lutheran School Association
Rusty Restorations Men’s Bible Study begins
Adult Chime Choir started
2011 – First paid church secretary begins
New Preschool is dedicated
Vicar Albert Sutton is ordained at Pine Ridge
2012 – 25th Anniversary Celebration
Ark for the playground is dedicated
Support Missionary Alissa Asmus
Church Response, Piedmont Valley Food Bank and Audio Ministry mailed to shut-ins on CD
Youth attend Higher Things conference annually
2013 - 2018 Milestones
Annual Hong Kong Missions begin
Voters approve construction of new sanctuary with walk out lower level offices to meet the growing needs and missions of Divine Shepherd
2015 – Laborers for Christ supervise the construction
2016 – Website Created
Preschool expanded to create an Early Childhood Center
Stained glass windows are moved to new sanctuary
Establishment of Early Childhood Center (ECC)
2017 – Dedication of new Sanctuary and ECC
LCMS Black Hills circuit congregations celebrate 500th Anniversary of the Reformation at Rushmore Plaza Civic Center
30th Anniversary
Professional Cleaning company hired
2018 – Hosted 17 students and 2 teachers from Hong Kong
Church Website expanded to be method of communication to members and community
Two new stained-glass windows are donated and installed in the windows behind altar
New offices for Pastor, Secretary, a workroom, and conference/meeting room are added
Sculpture of Christ on the Cross is donated to DSLC by a member
2019 & Forward
2025 Vision Committee established
Live streaming the Sunday Worship service begins and is available to www.divineshep.org and on Facebook
Annual Pastor visits to Divine Shepherd students attending college
Divine Shepherd supports missionaries serving in Spain, Asia, Pine Ridge and Trinity Lutheran Church in Belle Fourche
Evangelism Committee sponsors Easter Egg Hunt and Trunk or Treat as annual events
1st Annual Community Picnic
October 13, 1984 – Zion Lutheran Church establishes a Mission Church in Black Hawk, SD
September 21, 1986 – South Dakota District helps with the purchase a building site and construction of a “Preaching Station” church building. 34 Members
February 8, 1987 – Pastor Lloyd Redhage was installed as Missionary-at-Large.
June 7, 1987 – The newly formed Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church dedication service was held.
June 8, 1987 – Pastor Lloyd Redhage was installed as Pastor of Divine Shepherd. 100 Members
1987 - 1997 Milestones
Purchased organ
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) formed
Purchased Parsonage
1.8 acres south of the church property purchased for future expansion
1989 – Church office, Sunday School classrooms and new nursery room added
Dedication of new Bell Tower and bell
Purchased piano
1997 – Celebrated 10th Anniversary
May 17, 1997 – Pastor David Schwan was installed as Pastor
1998 - 2006 Milestones
Worship area expanded and Sunday School Classrooms added
Confirmands presented personalized quilts by LWML
2002 – Pre-School program begins
2005 – Shepherd’s Park and playground structure, picnic shelter and garage added
March 5, 2006 – Pastor Randy Sturzenbecher is installed as Pastor.
2007 - 2012 Milestones
Purchased organ
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) formed
Purchased Parsonage
1.8 acres south of the church property purchased for future expansion
1989 – Church office, Sunday School classrooms and new nursery room added
Dedication of new Bell Tower and bell
Purchased piano
1997 – Celebrated 10th Anniversary
May 17, 1997 – Pastor David Schwan was installed as Pastor
Volleyball court added to the park
Annual Congregational Motorcycle Ride begins
New organ purchased
Mission trip to New Orleans for Katrina clean up
2007 – 20th Anniversary Celebration
First Annual Harvest Dinner
2008 – Worship service added
Adopted Albert Sutton as Specialized Ministries Pastor Program (SMP) Vicar
Bible Bag program begins
Information and Library Center added
2009 – Mission trip by members to Hong Kong (MCDH Lutheran School)
July 2010 & July 2011 – Hosted Ma Can Duen Hey (MCDH) students from Hong Kong
Divine Shepherd joins Black Hills Lutheran School Association
Rusty Restorations Men’s Bible Study begins
Adult Chime Choir started
2011 – First paid church secretary begins
New Preschool is dedicated
Vicar Albert Sutton is ordained at Pine Ridge
2012 – 25th Anniversary Celebration
Ark for the playground is dedicated
Support Missionary Alissa Asmus
Church Response, Piedmont Valley Food Bank and Audio Ministry mailed to shut-ins on CD
Youth attend Higher Things conference annually
2013 - 2018 Milestones
Annual Hong Kong Missions begin
Voters approve construction of new sanctuary with walk out lower level offices to meet the growing needs and missions of Divine Shepherd
2015 – Laborers for Christ supervise the construction
2016 – Website Created
Preschool expanded to create an Early Childhood Center
Stained glass windows are moved to new sanctuary
Establishment of Early Childhood Center (ECC)
2017 – Dedication of new Sanctuary and ECC
LCMS Black Hills circuit congregations celebrate 500th Anniversary of the Reformation at Rushmore Plaza Civic Center
30th Anniversary
Professional Cleaning company hired
2018 – Hosted 17 students and 2 teachers from Hong Kong
Church Website expanded to be method of communication to members and community
Two new stained-glass windows are donated and installed in the windows behind altar
New offices for Pastor, Secretary, a workroom, and conference/meeting room are added
Sculpture of Christ on the Cross is donated to DSLC by a member
2019 & Forward
2025 Vision Committee established
Live streaming the Sunday Worship service begins and is available to www.divineshep.org and on Facebook
Annual Pastor visits to Divine Shepherd students attending college
Divine Shepherd supports missionaries serving in Spain, Asia, Pine Ridge and Trinity Lutheran Church in Belle Fourche
Evangelism Committee sponsors Easter Egg Hunt and Trunk or Treat as annual events
1st Annual Community Picnic
Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church Historical Photos
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