5-1-2011 announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we pray for Doris Albrecht (in the hospital), for June Roth and Leann Albrecht (both recuperating at home), for June Heckenlaible and her family as they mourn the loss of Wally as well as for our shut-in members, our inactive members and for at least two people in your life who don’t know Christ. We also give praise, honor and thanks to God that Richard Salis’ treatments are finished and that his cancer is now in remission!

Confirmation Sunday
We welcome everyone to today’s Confirmation service and the bringing of our 8 confirmands -- Brianna Orcutt, Cole Paulson, Cailey Roth, Cody Roth, Josh Roth, Brian Schamber, Kendra Schamber and Travis Schnabel -- into the church as communicant members through the Rite of Confirmation. We pray that the Lord will continue to sanctify them through His Word and that they will continue to walk the road of life with their pathways brightened by the never-failing lamp of His Word. Everyone is invited to stay for the coffee and cake reception after the service.

LADIES – Remember this evening is the Mother/Daughter potluck beginning at 6:00 p.m. BRING YOUR GUEST AND SPECIAL APRON.

THANK YOU to everyone that came to the Easter Sunrise Breakfast. We appreciate your support. – St. Paul Youth Group

YOUTH GROUP – There will be no meeting in the month of May.

BACCALAUREATE SUNDAY – Please join us on Sunday, May 15th, for our Baccalaureate service when our 5 high school graduates – Jeremy Albrecht, Collin Anderson, Kory Henrichs, Brandy Hora and Taylor Koehn – will receive a blessing from the church. Everyone is invited to stay for the reception after the service.

FREEWILL OFFERINGS last month for the “Faith Comes by Hearing” Bible CD program were $568. Per Voters’ Assembly action at their last meeting, we will send in a $950 donation to help fund their continuing operations. The $382 difference is to be paid from our General Fund. Hosanna Ministries sends us their sincere thanks for joining with them to help fulfill the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20 to spread the Gospel to all nations.

SUMMER CAMP – We have received the information regarding Camp Minneboji’s 2011 summer camp schedule. Registration forms for Camp Week (June 19-25) are available here at the church or on-line at www.minneboji.com. The camp, for kids in Grades 4 thru 9, features Bible study, mission presentations, music, crafts, sports, recreation and the chance to meet new Christian friends. This year’s theme is “Angels.” The registration deadline is June 1st. If you are interested, please contact the Pastor for more information or check out their website.

ANNUAL LUTHERS FOR LIFE DIAPER/LAYETTE item drive will begin on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8th and continue through Father’s Day, June 19. Diapers of all sizes are needed as well as diaper wipes, powders, lotions, baby bath items, shampoos, etc. Layette items such as receiving blankets, sleepers, booties, sweaters and other infant wear as well as any items that might be typically given as a shower gift are also welcome. A collection container will be in the Fellowship Hall.

ALBRECHT FAMILY – A benefit fund has been established for the Robert Albrecht family at CorTrust Bank. The fund is to help defray medical costs for both Doris and her daughter-in-law Leanne, as they battle cancer. Their friends and family are planning a benefit for later this Spring.

SUNDAE SUNDAY will be on May 29th this year. The congregation is invited to join the Sunday School students and teachers as we wrap up the Sunday School year. Ice cream sundaes will be served during our social time following the worship service. See you there!!