Saturday, June 25, 2011

06-26-2011 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we continue to pray for Doris Albrecht, Richard Salis and Olinda Stark. We also pray for our shut-in members, our inactive members and at least two people in our lives who don’t know Christ.

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.

THE SAMARITAN GROUP will meet Wednesday, June 29th, at 6:30 p.m. at church. New members are always welcome!

THE FLOWERS on the altar are in honor of Pauline Walz’ 100th birthday.

BIRTHDAY OPEN HOUSE – The Walz family wishes to invite our church family to Pauline’s 100th birthday celebration. The open house will be at Geo’s this afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m.

LUTHERAN HOUR – July 3, 2011 – Pastor Greg Seltz’ sermon theme, based on Galatians 5:25, will be “Living in the Freedom of Faith.” The Lutheran Hour is broadcast every Sunday morning at 8:30 on 105.9 FM (KMIT) at 8:30 and at 9:30 on 570 AM (WNAX).

THE ALPHA CENTER and the South Dakota Lutherans For Life say “Thank you very much” for the donations given these last few weeks. Our continuing support makes it possible for them to continue their support for those in need.

MAIN STREET LIVING – July 3, 2011 – Kid’s Crossing is based on Luke 12:15. Janitor Bob talks about greed and how life is more than possessions. The featured speaker is Rev. George Sagissor from Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD. The sermon theme is “Freedom Now!” The hymns are: God of Grace and God of Glory; America the Beautiful; and God Bless Our Native Land. The Main Street Living Choir will provide the hymns; the program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

Main Street Living may be seen each Sunday morning on KDLT-NBC Sioux Falls at 10:00 a.m. Their mailing address is: Main Street Living, 1400 So. Duluth Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57105. The program may be viewed on the web at www.mainstreetliving.com. Viewers, area churches and memorial gifts provide the support for the program.

CONFIRMATION PICTURE PROJECT UPDATE – This project of gathering prior confirmation class pictures for eventual display in our church is progressing very well! We now have 61 photos of the 78 years our church has had such classes. The 17 remaining years of which we are still searching for pictures are: 1932, 1935, 1936, 1941, 1942, 1944, 1947, 1951, 1952, 1961, 1967, 1973, 1976, 1988, 1989, 1995 and 2005. If you were confirmed in one of these years or know someone who was, we sure would like to get a copy of that class’ picture to add to our collection. Thanks to all of you who were willing to spend your time and effort to search thru attics, picture albums and boxes of pictures! The success of this project is because of you!

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL – There will be Sunday School today after the worship service. Class will be held in the confirmation classroom.

Monday, June 20, 2011

06-19-2011 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we pray for Doris Albrecht and Richard Salis as they continue their cancer treatments, Olinda Stark under hospice care, Zac Sayler with his broken arm and Mary Glynn as she continues taking care of her sister and elderly mother. We also pray for our shut-in members, our inactive members and at least two people in our lives who don’t know Christ.

COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION procedures will change slightly this week. In consideration of those who have difficulty walking up and down the steps to the altar we will distribute the Communion elements at the front of the sanctuary. You may come forward when directed to do so by the ushers, forming a single line down the center aisle. Both the common cup and individual cups will still be available. After receiving the Lord’s Supper, please return to your pew via the side aisle on your side of the sanctuary. We will commune one side of the sanctuary at a time. There will be one blessing and dismissal at the end after everyone has communed. Please give your comments on this trial procedure to any elder (Gary Pfeiffer, Scott Stern and Paul Wynia).

THE SAMARITAN GROUP will meet Wednesday, June 29th, at 6:30 p.m. at church. New members are always welcome!

BIRTHDAY OPEN HOUSE – In honor of Pauline Walz’s 100th birthday, the Walz family wishes to invite our church family to an open house celebration at Geo’s next Sunday, June 26th from 2 to 4 p.m.

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL for children from pre-school thru 7th grade will be held next Sunday, June 26th, after the service. We will meet in the confirmation room upstairs.

2011 CONFIRMATION PICTURES taken by Penny Smidt are now available. Please contact her at 925-4292 if you would like a set. Please note that the pictures are available in electronic format only.

MAIN STREET LIVING – June 19th Kid’s Crossing emphasizes that we are all precious in the eyes of God. The featured speaker is Rev. Kelly Smith from Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Huron, SD. His sermon theme is “The Trinity and Creation.” The hymns are Glory be to God the Father, God Has Spoken by His People, and Holy, Holy, Holy. The Main Street Living Choir will provide the hymns; the program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

Main Street Living may be seen each Sunday morning on KDLT-NBC Sioux Falls at 10:00 a.m. Their mailing address is: Main Street Living, 1400 So. Duluth Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57105. The program may be viewed on the web at www.mainstreetliving.com. Viewers, area churches and memorial gifts provide the support for the program.

THE BIBLE ON TRIAL will be broadcast on KDLT-TV on June 19th and 26th at 11:00 a.m. following Main Street Living. This program is sponsored by the South Dakota LWML and LLL. Biblical criticism, ancient historical voices, the illumination of archaeology, the testimony of first-century followers of Jesus Christ – all these come to bear on the examination of the reliability of the Scriptures in “The Bible On Trial: Beyond A Reasonable Doubt.”

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!

COMING EVENTS – Additional information about the following events will be published when we get closer to the applicable dates:
Aug 7  Installation of Brian Bucklew at Zion Lutheran (Delmont)
and Emmaus Lutheran Church (Tripp)
Sept 10  Bike For Life (100 mile bike ride to support LFL)
Nov 18-20  Regional High School Youth Gathering near Omaha

SPECIAL BLESSINGS today to all who have been entrusted with the vocation of father!

Saturday, June 11, 2011

6-12-2011 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we pray for Doris Albrecht as she continues her chemotherapy treatments, Olinda Stark under hospice care and Zak Sayler who broke his arm last week. We also pray for our shut-in members, our inactive members and at least two people in our lives who don’t know Christ.

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.

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.

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!

2011 CONFIRMATION PICTURES taken by Penny Smidt are now available. Please contact her at 925-4292 if you would like a set. Please note that the pictures are available in electronic format only.

THANKS to everyone that contributed to the FRHS Auxiliary fund drive the past few weeks. We collected $51.00. Thank you.

THE FAMILY OF NORBERT GEIDEL invites the congregation for cake during coffee hour today in honor of Norbert’s 80th birthday. We thank and praise God for granting Norby 80 years of life.

MAIN STREET LIVING – June 19th Kid’s Crossing emphasizes that we are all precious in the eyes of God. The featured speaker is Rev. Kelly Smith from Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Huron, SD. His sermon theme is “The Trinity and Creation.” The hymns are Glory be to God the Father, God Has Spoken by His People, and Holy, Holy, Holy. The Main Street Living Choir will provide the hymns; the program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.
Main Street Living may be seen each Sunday morning on KDLT-NBC Sioux Falls at 10:00 a.m. Their mailing address is: Main Street Living, 1400 So. Duluth Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57105. The program may be viewed on the web at www.mainstreetliving.com. Viewers, area churches and memorial gifts provide the support for the program.

THE BIBLE ON TRIAL – The Bible … how could it possibly be accurate? How can you know? What about this book that has compelled people to give their lives to defend its claims? The validity of the Bible has been questioned for ages and still remains an intriguing subject that has a proven ability to attract audiences! “The Bible on Trial” from Envoy Productions takes a unique look at the subject and presents facts about the most widely printed book in history. Internationally recognized experts of ancient texts, archaeological and other related disciplines illuminate the efforts taken throughout history to ensure the integrity and significance of this ancient text. The “Bible on Trial” invites viewers to be the jury in this case. There will be a special showing of this compelling program on KDLT, the NBC affiliate from Sioux Falls today and also on June 19th immediately following Main Street Living. This program is sponsored by the Lutheran Laymen's League of South Dakota, and the LWML.

LUTHERAN HOUR BROADCASTS – For those wishing to listen to the Lutheran Hour, it is broadcast in this part of the state every Sunday morning on 105.9 FM (KMIT) at 8:30 and 570 AM (WNAX) at 9:30.

Saturday, June 4, 2011

06-05-2011 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we continue to pray for Doris Albrecht, Arden and Arlene Stern, and Olinda Stark as well as for the family of Joyce Lehman as they mourn the death of Joyce’s son, Kevin. We also keep in our prayers our shut-in members, our inactive members and at least two people in our lives who don’t know Christ.

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.

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.

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!

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL – We will be having summer Sunday School on June 26th, July 31st and August 28th. All children Pre-K thru the 8th grade are encouraged to attend.


SECRETARIAL POSITION FILLED – Lisa Andersen and Aleta Starner will be job-sharing the church’s secretarial position starting June 1st. Please continue to send any announcements that you may have to the church’s e-mail account. You may also call them on their cell phones: Lisa at 670-3006 and Aleta at 660-3651.

FRHS AUXILIARY – This is the last Sunday for you to contribute to the FRHS Auxiliary fundraising drive. The contribution basket is in the Fellowship Hall. If possible, please donate to this fundraising event. Thank you.

LUTHERAN HOUR BROADCASTS – For those wishing to listen to the Lutheran Hour, it is broadcast in this part of the state every Sunday morning on 105.9 FM (KMIT) at 8:30 and 570 AM (WNAX) at 9:30.

The Bible on Trial – The Bible … how could it possibly be accurate? How can you know? What about this book that has compelled people to give their lives to defend its claims? The validity of the Bible has been questioned for ages and still remains an intriguing subject that has a proven ability to attract audiences! “The Bible on Trial” from Envoy Productions takes a unique look at the subject and presents facts about the most widely printed book in history. Internationally recognized experts of ancient texts, archaeological and other related disciplines illuminate the efforts taken throughout history to ensure the integrity and significance of this ancient text. The “Bible on Trial” invites viewers to be the jury in this case. There will be a special showing of this compelling program on KDLT, the NBC affiliate from Sioux Falls on June 12th and June 19th immediately following Main Street Living. This program is sponsored by the Lutheran Laymen's League of South Dakota, and the LWML.

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