5-8-2011 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we pray for Doris Albrecht and Leann Albrecht, and for the family of Mabel Haar as they mourn the death of Mabel as well as for our shut-in members, our inactive members and for at least two people in your life who do not know Christ.

LWML will meet this Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. The topic will be given by Marge and lunch will be served by Julie.

BACCALAUREATE SUNDAY – Please join us next Sunday for our Baccalaureate service when our high school and college graduates will receive a blessing from the church. Everyone is invited to stay for the reception after the service.

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 drive will begin today 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.

SPECIAL PLATE OFFERING will be taken for the next two Sundays to help with the new furnace expenses. There will be a basket in the Fellowship Hall to drop off your donation.

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

MAY 24TH UNTIL AUGUST 15th, 2011 Sarah Ruml will be in Wisconsin Dells living, working, studying the Bible, and ministering with several other college students from the Upper Midwest. Before leaving for the Dells, Sarah needs to raise $2,400 for the training program fee, room and board. She is asking God to surround her with a team of people who will each pray for and financially contribute anywhere from $25 to $500. If you are interested or would like more information please contact Scott or Susan Ruml (605-925-7004) 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!

MABEL HAAR’S ENTRANCE INTO GLORY – We pray for comfort for the family of Mabel Haar whom God called to her eternal rest on Friday, April 29th. We give thanks to our Lord for His loving-kindness and for all of the mercies granted to Mabel during her earthly life, especially for calling her to faith in Jesus Christ through Holy Baptism. We pray that God would comfort all who mourn with the hope of the glorious resurrection of the body and a happy reunion in heaven, and that He would sustain the family with the knowledge that all who remain faithful will be given the crown of eternal life and will be in our Lord’s presence forevermore. Mabel’s funeral was Thursday, May 5th.

OLD 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 whatever size you have will be gratefully accepted. Thank you in advance!