5-15-2011 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we continue to pray for Doris Albrecht and Leann Albrecht, and the family of former SPLC Pastor, Rev. Koch, 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.

Baccalaureate Sunday
We welcome you to our Baccalaureate service today where our 5 high school graduates (Taylor Koehn, Brandy Hora, Kory Henrichs, Collin Anderson and Jeremy Albrecht) and 3 college graduates (Tracey Schnabel, Brett Pidde and Tiffany Mehlhaff) will receive a blessing from the church. We pray that God will give them guidance and wisdom for the decisions about their life that they will be making in the years to come and that they will grow ever closer to Him in faith with their lives honoring the Name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Everyone is invited to stay for the reception after the service.


DISTRICT PLANNING CONFERENCE – If someone would like to represent our church at the District Planning Conference next Fall, please contact the Pastor. Each church in the SD District is allowed to have 1 representative if they so choose; this volunteer position is not required to be approved by our voters’ assembly. The 1-day conference will be held on Sept. 26th at Zion in Mitchell from 8:30 until 3:30.

PRE-2011(!) CONFIRMATION CLASS PICTURES – We are gathering as many former SPLC confirmation class pictures as we can for eventual display in our church. We would like to go back in history as far as possible. If you can locate a picture of your confirmation class (or your parents’ classes, your children’s classes, etc.), please loan it to the Pastor along with the names of everyone in the picture, the year of confirmation and your name. He will return it to you after making a copy for the church. An 8x10 picture is preferable but what-ever size you have will be gratefully accepted. Thank you in advance!

URGENT MISSION OPPORTUNITIES – This year God has opened many doors for LCMS members to serve overseas as missionaries and teachers for 1 to 2 years. As of this month, 36 critical positions remain unfilled. God has prepared in advance these exciting good works for His people. Besides the critical 36 openings, there are more than 200 other opportunities available to make the love of Christ known in Word and deed by serving within the LCMS World Missions organization … from 1 week positions to lifetime positions and everything in between! Perhaps one of these positions is for you and perhaps for someone you know. Please see the today’s enclosed insert on how to get additional information or contact the Pastor.

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 LUTHERANS FOR LIFE DIAPER/LAYETTE item drive will continue through Father’s Day, June 19th. 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.

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!!

SECRETARIAL – If anyone is interested in the secretarial position, please speak with Diane. A list of her responsibilities has been posted on the bulletin board.

SPECIAL PLATE OFFERING will be taken today to help with the new furnace expense. There is a basket in the Fellowship Hall for your donations.

SARAH RUML would like to thank all those who have given prayer or financial support for her Dells Summer Training Program thus far. Your contributions are immensely appreciated! Sarah will continue to fundraise until July 1st; if you are interested in helping support Sarah or if you would like more information, please contact Scott or Susan Ruml (925-7004) or Sarah (605-660-5330 or sarah.ruml@jacks.sdstate.edu). Also refer to the bulletin/message board for an extended letter explaining more about what Sarah is doing this summer. Thank you!

SUNDAY SCHOOL UPDATES – The last day of Sunday School will be May 22nd. We will be having Sunday School in the summer on June 26th, July 31st and August 28th. Please join us next week for Sundae Sunday where we will be serving ice cream sundaes, awarding best attendance awards and recognizing the teachers for all their hard work! Any questions, please talk to Lisa, Amber or Cheri.

SONSURF BEACH BASH VBS – The dates of VBS are July 18th thru July 22nd. You can sign up by emailing Amber at ambersayler@hotmail.com or let Lisa, Amber or Cheri know. Also, please contact any of these 3 ladies if you would like to help out with our VBS this summer. This will be a fun-filled week of beach fun while learning lots about our Savior! Please watch for more details.

FREEMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY is conducting their annual fund drive. There is a basket in the Fellowship Hall for your donations. The Hospital Auxiliary uses these funds to purchase needed items for our local hospital/nursing home. There is also a sheet for you to sign if you are willing to help or donate for their annual soup day in October. We are very fortunate to have this health facility in our community; please contribute if you are able. Thank you.

THE FUNERAL SERVICE for Rev. Willard Koch (a former SPLC Pastor) was held last Monday, May 9th, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Glencoe, MN. Rev. Koch was received into Glory on May 5th. We ask God to comfort his wife and family in their time of grief with the sure and certain hope of the resurrection of all flesh on the Last Day and the subsequent joyful reunion in heaven of all believers.