Saturday, April 24, 2010

4-25-10 Announcements

VOTER’S MEETING will be held next after church service.

ATTENTION LADIES OF THE CONGREATION: Sunday,
May 2nd at 6:00 p.m. will be our Mother/Daughter banquet (potluck).
Please invite mothers, daughters, granddaughters, friends, etc.

THE EXAMINATION SERVICE will be on Saturday evening, May
8th at 7:00 p.m. and Confirmation will be on Sunday, May 9th at
9:30. Our confirmands are, Paige Albrecht, Nicole Hinckley, Matthew
Peterson and Maria Starner.

LUTHERAN WITNESS: If you know of any address changes that
need to be made to the Lutheran Witness, please let me know. Or if you
are not receiving the Lutheran Witness and would like to, please let me
know. Diane

BANQUET UPDATE: We still need lots of help serving at the Banquet
and help with preparing the meal. Transportation will be available for those who need it. Be at the church by 4:00 p.m. If you are helping to prepare the meal, please talk to Joan. This years menu will be, Barbeques, baked beans, tator tots and bananas. Donations of 1% milk and coffee will be accepted. You can leave them in the kitchen. Please remember, no open toed shoes. No low cut tops of short tops. No shorts above the knee. Your help is greatly appreciated.

MAIN STREET LIVING:

May 2nd Kid's Crossing, watch as Janitor Bob shows how those that love Jesus obey His Commands and the laws of God.
The featured speaker is Rev. Terry Naasz from Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Brookings, SD. The sermon theme is "Eyes on the Prize." The hymns are My Hope Is Built on Nothing Else; Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus; and Jesus Shall Reign Where the Sun. The Main Street Living Choir will provide the hymns. The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

“I HAVE GOOD NEWS FOR YOU”: Pastor Kramer will be starting and adult instruction class, titled, “I Have Good News for You.” It covers the basic Christian doctrines in ten lessons, each lasting about an hour and a half. Upon completion of the course, you may join the church, but there is no obligation to do so. The course is also an excellent Biblical review for those who are already members. If you are interested, please speak to the pastor or sign up on the bulletin board. We will try to work with your schedules; cassette tapes will be also available for those unable to attend class. Tentative time- Sunday after services or any weekday evening.

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS: If you are able to volunteer driving another member of the church to a doctor appointment or other appointments, please speak to Diane.

SUNDAY SCHOOL DATES TO NOTE:
May 23rd – End of Sunday School year for summer break
June 27th, July 25th & August 29th- We will have the Sunday School children meet after church on the last Sunday of each month through out the summer. Week of July 18th – VBS; evenings (watch for more details)
Sept 12th- Sunday School year begins
Please prayerfully consider helping with VBS or SS. Anyone interested please contact any education board member; Kristi, Lisa or Amber.

PORTALS OF PRAYER: If you or if there is someone you know who
would like to receive the Portals of Prayer in large print, please sign up on
the sheet in fellowship hall.

Sunday, April 18, 2010

4-18-10 Announcements

VOTER’S MEETING will be held next Sunday after church service.

LAWN MOWING: Trustees are accepting bids for lawn mowing.
Please submit your bid to Mark, Scott or Craig as soon as possible.

ATTENTION LADIES OF THE CONGREATION: Sunday,
May 2nd at 6:00 p.m. will be our Mother/Daughter banquet (potluck).
Please invite mothers, daughters, granddaughters, friends, etc.

THE EXAMINATION SERVICE will be on Saturday evening, May
8th at 7:00 p.m. and Confirmation will be on Sunday, May 9th at
9:30. Our confirmands are, Paige Albrecht, Nicole Hinckley, Matthew
Peterson and Maria Starner.

ALLEN NEUHARTH AND EVA ORR will be united in the bonds
of marriage here on Saturday, April 24th at 3:00 p.m. We pray God
would bless their marriage.

MELCHER SCHOLARSHIP: Please turn your application for
the Melcher Scholarship to Garnet, Sylvia or Clarice as soon as
possible.

SWAN LAKE CHRISTIAN CAMP: There are brochures for Swan
Lake Camp on the bulletin board in fellowship.

CAMP MINNEBOJI: There are brochures for Camp Minneboji on
the bulletin board in fellowship hall.

LUTHERAN WITNESS: If you know of any address changes that
need to be made to the Lutheran Witness, please let me know. Or if you
are not receiving the Lutheran Witness and would like to, please let me
know. Diane

SUNDAY SCHOOL DATES TO NOTE:
May 23rd – End of Sunday School year for summer break
June 27th, July 25th & August 29th- We will have the Sunday School children meet after church on the last Sunday of each month through out the summer. Week of July 18th – VBS; evenings (watch for more details)
Sept 12th- Sunday School year begins
Please prayerfully consider helping with VBS or SS. Anyone interested please contact any education board member; Kristi, Lisa or Amber.

BANQUET UPDATE: We still need lots of help serving at the Banquet
and help with preparing the meal. Transportation will be available for those who need it. Be at the church by 4:00 p.m. If you are helping to prepare the meal, please talk to Joan. This years menu will be, Barbeques, baked beans, tator tots and bananas. Donations of 1% milk and coffee will be accepted. You can leave them in the kitchen. Please remember, no open toed shoes. No low cut tops of short tops. No shorts above the knee. Your help is greatly appreciated.

PORTALS OF PRAYER: If you or if there is someone you know who
would like to receive the Portals of Prayer in large print, please sign up on
the sheet in fellowship hall.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Folders

FLOWERS on the Altar this morning are in honor of Arden and
Arlene 50th wedding anniversary given to them by their
children. Congratulations!

LAWN MOWING: Trustees are accepting bids for lawn mowing.
Please submit your bid to Mark, Scott or Craig as soon as possible.

ATTENTION LADIES OF THE CONGREATION: Sunday,
May 2nd at 6:00 p.m. will be our Mother/Daughter banquet (potluck).
Please invite mothers, daughters, granddaughters, friends, etc.

MELCHER SCHOLARSHIP: Please turn your application for
the Melcher Scholarship to Garnet, Sylvia or Clarice as soon as
possible.

SWAN LAKE CHRISTIAN CAMP: There are brochures for Swan
Lake Camp on the bulletin board in fellowship.

CAMP MINNEBOJI: There are brochures for Camp Minneboji on
the bulletin board in fellowship hall.

SNACKS: There is a sign up sheet in fellowship hall for snacks for
Weekday School and Confirmation. If anyone is able to help out with
this it would be appreciated.

LUTHERAN WITNESS: If you know of any address changes thatneed to be made to the Lutheran Witness, please let me know. Or if you are not receiving the Lutheran Witness and would like to, please let me know. Diane

THANK YOU from the Jason & Connie Luke family for all your
e-mails, phone calls, cards and most of all prayers during surgery and
recovery of Jason’s sister.

Friday, April 2, 2010

announcements 4-4-10

THANK YOU to all who provided an Easter lily to be used at the Easter Services. If you desire, you may take your flower home after service.

COFFEE HOUR: There will be coffee hour after church service
this morning in honor of Pastor Kramer’s birthday. Happy
Birthday Pastor!!

LWML will meet Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. “Where Jesus
Walked,” will be shown. Marlene has topic, Gerry will be hostess.
Everyone is invited to attend.

MENTOR/MENTEE outing will be next Sunday, April 11th. We will
be leaving after church to Sioux Falls for dinner and a movie.

LAWN MOWING: Trustees are accepting bids for lawn mowing.
Please submit your bid to Mark, Scott or Craig as soon as possible.

MELCHER SCHOLARSHIP: Please turn your application for
the Melcher Scholarship to Garnet, Sylvia or Clarice as soon as
possible.

SWAN LAKE CHRISTIAN CAMP: There are brochures for Swan
Lake Camp on the bulletin board in fellowship hall.

CAMP MINNEBOJI: There are brochures for Camp Minneboji on
the bulletin board in fellowship hall.

SNACKS: There is a sign up sheet in fellowship hall for snacks for
Weekday School and Confirmation. If anyone is able to help out with
this it would be appreciated.

LUTHERAN WITNESS: If you know of any address changes that
need to be made to the Lutheran Witness, please let me know. Or if you
are not receiving the Lutheran Witness and would like to, please let me
know. Diane

PORTALS OF PRAYER: If you or if there is someone you know who
would like to receive the Portals of Prayer in large print, please sign up on the sheet in fellowship hall.

FOR I WAS HUNGRY AND YOU GAVE ME SOMETHING TO EAT, I WAS THIRSTY AND YOU GAVE ME SOMETHING TO DRINK, I WAS A STRANGER AND YOU INVITED ME IN. MATTHEW 25:35: We will again be serving at The Banquet in Sioux Falls. The date is set for Tuesday, April 27th. We will need 6-7 volunteers to be there at 2:00 p.m. to help prepare the meal. We will also need 35-40 volunteers to be there at 5:15 to serve the meal. Sign up sheets are posted on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall. Your help is greatly appreciated. We had a wonderful turnout last year. I hope we can do it again. It was a humbling and worthwhile experience. Any questions, please contact Joan.

MAIN STREET LIVING:

April 11th Kid's Crossing goes with Thomas as Christ shows him the wounds in his hands so he will believe.
The featured speaker is Rev. Jeff Kalb from Emanuel Lutheran Church in Sisseton, SD, and Zion Lutheran Church in Waubay, SD. The sermon theme is "No Fear!" The hymns are He's Risen, He's Risen, Christ Jesus the Lord. The Main Street Living Choir will provide the hymns. The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

Three Estates; God's innoculation for fear

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