IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Brian Stern who recently had surgery for a detached retina, Lindsay Thomas who will have oral surgery this week, the successful surgeries on Kermit Schrag and Connie Hinckley, all others who are recovering from surgery and illness, those being treated for cancer and those in remission, our shut-in members and, especially during the Christmas Season, at least two people who don’t know Christ.
BAPTISM OF VINCE KRAJEFSKA – We joyfully welcome Vince Anthony Krajefska into our Christian family today through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism! We thank God for giving Vince new birth, true faith and eternal life, and we pray that God’s holy angels will watch over him throughout his life. Vince is the son of Anthony and Heather (nee Paulson) Krajefska.
LADIES AID will meet on January 5th at 7 p.m. Our regular business meeting will include the election of a Vice-Chairman and Secretary for a 2 year term. Nominated for Vice-Chairman are Garnet Stern and Barb Salis; nominated for Secretary are Phyllis Knittel and Corrine Handel. Pastor will led us in Bible study; we will study session #3 in our Life of Jesus Teachings book. Our hostess for the evening will be Lee Lagendyk. Coffee hour committee for January 1st will be Joan Dreessen and Millie Gunderson. In charge of Altar flowers for the month of January will be Garnet Stern. All ladies of the congregation are invited to join us for the evening.
LADIES AID had a very successful Christmas Project this year which was to provide financial support for the Main Street Living television programming broadcasts. Donations received were $490; however, since this was a 2-for-1 matching fund project, a check for $980 was sent to MSL. Thank you very much to all who helped make the project a success!
NEW YEAR’S EVE worship service will not be held this year. However, we still encourage everyone to do their personal evening devotions, remembering that no matter what personal difficulties we will face next year, no matter what decisions we will have to make, no matter the times of uncertainty or anxiety in our lives, Jesus Christ … “who is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Heb. 13:8) … will be there to strengthen us, help us, comfort us and guide us. Only God knows what 2013 will bring but whatever may happen, one thing remains the same: Jesus Christ, who is “our God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, our shelter from the stormy blast and our eternal home” (LSB 733 Verse 1).
NO MIDWEEK SCHOOL or CONFIRMATION CLASSES on the last Wednesday of December; both classes will resume January 4th!
PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER using your God-given gifts and talents in service to Him and our church. We will need the following offices to be filled. Please contact one of the Elders or the Chairman if you are willing to have your name placed on the ballot for: Chairman, Elder, Trustee, Board of Education, Evangelism, Usher and congregation Secretary.
WANTED: DARTBALL PLAYERS! Young and old, men and ladies, you are all invited to join us for dartball this year. Please contact Dean or Orville if you are interested in playing.
MAIN STREET LIVING – Jan. 1, 2012 – Kid’s Crossing introduces Epiphany with the retelling of the Wise Men’s visit and our need to seek Jesus. The featured speaker is Rev. Bill Sabol from Trinity Lutheran Church in Jasper, MN. The sermon theme is “What’s in a name? The hymns are “Oh Come All Ye Faithful”, “Jesus Name of Wondrous Love” and “Savior Again to Thy Dear Name.” The Main Street Living choir will provide the hymns. Main Street Living may be seen each Sunday morning at 10:00 on KDLT-NBC Sioux Falls.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR – Jan. 1, 2012 – “The Lord Will Have the Last Say!” will be the sermon theme by Rev. Gregory Seltz. (II Tim. 4:6-8) The Lutheran Hour is broadcast every Sunday morning at 8:30 on 105.9 FM (KMIT) and at 9:30 on 570 AM (WNAX).
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
12-18-2011 Announcements
IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Bob, Travis, Connie, Kermit, Herb and all others who are recovering from surgery and illness, those being treated for cancer, our shut-in members and, especially during the Christmas Season, at least two people who don’t know Christ.
CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICES – We invite you to join us as we celebrate the birthday of our Savior and Friend, our Master and Lord, Jesus Christ, the Son of God! Our Christmas Eve Children’s Program will be held next Saturday, the 24th, at 7:00 p.m. Please mark your calendars and come rejoice with us as our youth present the Christmas story and as we worship our Creator and Redeemer. Our Christmas Day service will be Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Both services will be filled with your favorite Christmas hymns so bring a friend with you!
PARENTS OF SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN – Please make note of the following dates for our Christmas Program Practice Schedule:
Today:: 11:30am-1:45pm (lunch will be provided)
Wed., Dec. 21st:: 5pm-6pm
NO MIDWEEK SCHOOL or CONFIRMATION CLASSES on the last 2 Wednesdays of December. Christmas Break will only be 2 weeks long, though; both classes will resume January 4th!
A CHRISTMAS SEASON GOAL for you to consider: During this last week before Christmas, contact (personally or by phone) one non-attending member whom you know; lovingly give them a word of encouragement and invite them to our children’s program on Christmas Eve or our Sunday worship service on Christmas Day. “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another – and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” (Hebrews 10:24-25)
A SPECIAL THANK YOU to the Samaritan Ladies for their time and effort last Wednesday to provide our soup and sandwich supper! They did an excellent job as did the Andersen family and the Men’s Bible Study Group the prior two Wednesdays. Thank you very much for your service!
LADIES AID will be meeting on January 5th at 7 p.m. Our regular business meeting will include the election of a Vice-Chairman and Secretary for a 2 year term. Nominated for Vice-Chairman are Garnet Stern & Marie Wrenn; and nominated for Secretary are Phyllis Knittel & Corrine Handel. All ladies of the congregation are invited to our meetings.
PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER using your God-given gifts and talents in service to Him and our church. We will need the following offices to be filled. Please contact one of the Elders or the Chairman if you are willing to have your name placed on the ballot for: Chairman, Elder, Trustee, Board of Education, Evangelism, Usher and congregation Secretary.
CHRISTMAS SACKS: If you would like to make a donation for the children’s Christmas gift sacks, please see Bob Pidde after the service this Sunday.
WANTED: DARTBALL PLAYERS! Young and old, men and ladies, you are invited to join us for dartball this year. Please contact Dean or Orville if you are interested in playing.
THE LADIES AID will be doing their annual matching funds Christmas project for Main Street Living from November 27th through December 18th. There will be a freewill offering basket in the Fellowship Hall; the amount collected will be matched by the Ladies Aid. Your continued generosity is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
COFFEE HOUR GROUP SCHEDULE FOR 2012 There are copies of the Coffee Hour Schedule on the kitchen window sill in the Secretary’s basket. Thank you for all the goodies that everyone has brought; they have been enjoyed by all.
SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AWARDS given today are for the first quarter of the Sunday School Year. Receiving awards today are: Zac Sayler, Sarah Harris, Isabel Sayler, and Josh Wynia.
NICHOLAS ABBAS, nephew of Marvin and Harvey Dannenbring, is currently serving our country in Afghanistan. He will be celebrating his 30th birthday on December 22nd. Please help him celebrate this day with a birthday card! His address is:
JLSC
Box 531
APO AE 09898
Information about Nicholas and his service to our country is on the table in the Narthex.
MAIN STREET LIVING for December 25, 2011 – Kid’ Crossing - Watch as the “Puzzle Club” kids solve the Christmas Mystery. The featured speaker is Rev. Dan Deardoff from Blessed Redeemer Lutheran Church in Brandon, SD. The sermon theme is “The Wonder of Christmas.” The hymns are “Angels from the Realms of Glory”; “Oh Come All Ye Faithful”; and “Joy to the World”. 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 at 10:00 on KDLT-NBC Sioux Falls and may also be viewed on the web at www.mainstreetliving.com.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR sermon for December 25 is "Something To Ponder." The featured speaker is Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus. The very first Christmas greeting was: "...unto you has been born this day ... a Savior, Who is Christ the Lord." That's still something for us to ponder. (Luke 2:16-19)
The Lutheran Hour is broadcast every Sunday morning at 8:30 on 105.9 FM (KMIT) and at 9:30 on 570 AM (WNAX).
CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICES – We invite you to join us as we celebrate the birthday of our Savior and Friend, our Master and Lord, Jesus Christ, the Son of God! Our Christmas Eve Children’s Program will be held next Saturday, the 24th, at 7:00 p.m. Please mark your calendars and come rejoice with us as our youth present the Christmas story and as we worship our Creator and Redeemer. Our Christmas Day service will be Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Both services will be filled with your favorite Christmas hymns so bring a friend with you!
PARENTS OF SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN – Please make note of the following dates for our Christmas Program Practice Schedule:
Today:: 11:30am-1:45pm (lunch will be provided)
Wed., Dec. 21st:: 5pm-6pm
NO MIDWEEK SCHOOL or CONFIRMATION CLASSES on the last 2 Wednesdays of December. Christmas Break will only be 2 weeks long, though; both classes will resume January 4th!
A CHRISTMAS SEASON GOAL for you to consider: During this last week before Christmas, contact (personally or by phone) one non-attending member whom you know; lovingly give them a word of encouragement and invite them to our children’s program on Christmas Eve or our Sunday worship service on Christmas Day. “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another – and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” (Hebrews 10:24-25)
A SPECIAL THANK YOU to the Samaritan Ladies for their time and effort last Wednesday to provide our soup and sandwich supper! They did an excellent job as did the Andersen family and the Men’s Bible Study Group the prior two Wednesdays. Thank you very much for your service!
LADIES AID will be meeting on January 5th at 7 p.m. Our regular business meeting will include the election of a Vice-Chairman and Secretary for a 2 year term. Nominated for Vice-Chairman are Garnet Stern & Marie Wrenn; and nominated for Secretary are Phyllis Knittel & Corrine Handel. All ladies of the congregation are invited to our meetings.
PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER using your God-given gifts and talents in service to Him and our church. We will need the following offices to be filled. Please contact one of the Elders or the Chairman if you are willing to have your name placed on the ballot for: Chairman, Elder, Trustee, Board of Education, Evangelism, Usher and congregation Secretary.
CHRISTMAS SACKS: If you would like to make a donation for the children’s Christmas gift sacks, please see Bob Pidde after the service this Sunday.
WANTED: DARTBALL PLAYERS! Young and old, men and ladies, you are invited to join us for dartball this year. Please contact Dean or Orville if you are interested in playing.
THE LADIES AID will be doing their annual matching funds Christmas project for Main Street Living from November 27th through December 18th. There will be a freewill offering basket in the Fellowship Hall; the amount collected will be matched by the Ladies Aid. Your continued generosity is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
COFFEE HOUR GROUP SCHEDULE FOR 2012 There are copies of the Coffee Hour Schedule on the kitchen window sill in the Secretary’s basket. Thank you for all the goodies that everyone has brought; they have been enjoyed by all.
SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AWARDS given today are for the first quarter of the Sunday School Year. Receiving awards today are: Zac Sayler, Sarah Harris, Isabel Sayler, and Josh Wynia.
NICHOLAS ABBAS, nephew of Marvin and Harvey Dannenbring, is currently serving our country in Afghanistan. He will be celebrating his 30th birthday on December 22nd. Please help him celebrate this day with a birthday card! His address is:
JLSC
Box 531
APO AE 09898
Information about Nicholas and his service to our country is on the table in the Narthex.
MAIN STREET LIVING for December 25, 2011 – Kid’ Crossing - Watch as the “Puzzle Club” kids solve the Christmas Mystery. The featured speaker is Rev. Dan Deardoff from Blessed Redeemer Lutheran Church in Brandon, SD. The sermon theme is “The Wonder of Christmas.” The hymns are “Angels from the Realms of Glory”; “Oh Come All Ye Faithful”; and “Joy to the World”. 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 at 10:00 on KDLT-NBC Sioux Falls and may also be viewed on the web at www.mainstreetliving.com.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR sermon for December 25 is "Something To Ponder." The featured speaker is Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus. The very first Christmas greeting was: "...unto you has been born this day ... a Savior, Who is Christ the Lord." That's still something for us to ponder. (Luke 2:16-19)
The Lutheran Hour is broadcast every Sunday morning at 8:30 on 105.9 FM (KMIT) and at 9:30 on 570 AM (WNAX).
Sunday, December 11, 2011
12-11-11 Announcements
IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Travis Schnabel as he recovers from shoulder surgery, Herb Huber hospitalized with pneumonia, those with various health problems, those in cancer treatment programs, our shut-in members and at least two people who don’t know Christ.
PARENTS OF SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN – Please make note of the following dates for our Christmas Program Practice Schedule:
Wed., Dec. 14th:: 5pm-6pm
Sun., Dec. 18th:: 11:30am-1:45pm (lunch will be provided)
Wed., Dec. 21st:: 5pm-6pm
COME AND LISTEN! For the four Sundays in Advent this year our choir will be singing during both the preludes and the offertories. As always, the music will be awesome! Come and listen! Come and enjoy!
OUR LAST MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICE will be this Wednesday and will begin at 7:00. At 5:45 p.m. we will provide a soup and sandwich supper for all who wish to get together for a light meal. This week’s meal will be provided by the Samaritan Ladies. Please join us and please bring a friend or relative to share in this opportunity for worship and fellowship! Many thanks to Keith, Lisa and Tracy Andersen for providing last Wednesday’s soup supper!
A CHRISTMAS SEASON GOAL for you to consider: During each of the next two weeks before Christmas, contact (personally or by phone) one non-attending member whom you know, lovingly give them a word of encouragement and invite them to our last midweek Advent service, the children’s program on Christmas Eve or our Sunday worship service on Christmas Day. “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another – and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” (Hebrews 10:24-25)
PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER using your God-given gifts and talents in service to Him and our church. We will need the following offices to be filled. Please contact one of the Elders or the Chairman if you are willing to have your name placed on the ballot for: Chairman, Elder, Trustee, Board of Education, Evangelism, Usher and congregation Secretary.
CHRISTMAS SACKS: If you would like to make a donation for the children’s Christmas gift sacks, please see Bob Pidde after the service this Sunday or next Sunday, December 18th.
WANTED: DARTBALL PLAYERS! Young and old, men and ladies, you are invited to join us for dartball this year. Please contact Dean or Orville if you are interested in playing.
THE FINAL WORSHIP SERVICE for St. John Lutheran Church in Chester will be today at 2:30 p.m. Please keep the parish in your prayers as they prepare for this momentous occasion. This final service will be open to anyone who wishes to attend.
THE LADIES AID will be doing their annual matching funds Christmas project for Main Street Living from November 27th through December 18th. There will be a freewill offering basket in the Fellowship Hall; the amount collected will be matched by the Ladies Aid. Your continued generosity is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
MAIN STREET LIVING December 18, 2011 - Kid’s Crossing – “Red Boots For Christmas,” is the German folk tale of Hans, the shoemaker, as he learns that the true meaning of Christmas is found in giving. The featured speaker is Rev. Scott Sailer from Faith Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD. The sermon theme is “Jesus, Son of David.” The hymns are Lift Up Your Heads Ye Mighty Gates; What Child is This?; and Oh Come, Oh Come Emmanuel. The Main Street Living choir will provide the hymns. Main Street Living May be seen each Sunday morning at 10:00 on KDLT-NBC Sioux Falls and may also be viewed on the web at www.mainstreetliving.com.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR December 18, "Ordinary? No,
Extraordinary!" Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Gregory Seltz. Through God's gift of a Savior, ordinary lives take on extraordinary significance. (Luke 1:26-38) The Lutheran Hour is broadcast every Sunday morning at 8:30 on 105.9 FM (KMIT) and at 9:30 on 570 AM (WNAX).
COFFEE HOUR GROUP SCHEDULE FOR 2012 There are copies of the Coffee Hour Schedule in the kitchen by the Secretary basket. Thank you for all the goodies that everyone has brought; it has been enjoyed by all.
PARENTS OF SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN – Please make note of the following dates for our Christmas Program Practice Schedule:
Wed., Dec. 14th:: 5pm-6pm
Sun., Dec. 18th:: 11:30am-1:45pm (lunch will be provided)
Wed., Dec. 21st:: 5pm-6pm
COME AND LISTEN! For the four Sundays in Advent this year our choir will be singing during both the preludes and the offertories. As always, the music will be awesome! Come and listen! Come and enjoy!
OUR LAST MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICE will be this Wednesday and will begin at 7:00. At 5:45 p.m. we will provide a soup and sandwich supper for all who wish to get together for a light meal. This week’s meal will be provided by the Samaritan Ladies. Please join us and please bring a friend or relative to share in this opportunity for worship and fellowship! Many thanks to Keith, Lisa and Tracy Andersen for providing last Wednesday’s soup supper!
A CHRISTMAS SEASON GOAL for you to consider: During each of the next two weeks before Christmas, contact (personally or by phone) one non-attending member whom you know, lovingly give them a word of encouragement and invite them to our last midweek Advent service, the children’s program on Christmas Eve or our Sunday worship service on Christmas Day. “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another – and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” (Hebrews 10:24-25)
PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER using your God-given gifts and talents in service to Him and our church. We will need the following offices to be filled. Please contact one of the Elders or the Chairman if you are willing to have your name placed on the ballot for: Chairman, Elder, Trustee, Board of Education, Evangelism, Usher and congregation Secretary.
CHRISTMAS SACKS: If you would like to make a donation for the children’s Christmas gift sacks, please see Bob Pidde after the service this Sunday or next Sunday, December 18th.
WANTED: DARTBALL PLAYERS! Young and old, men and ladies, you are invited to join us for dartball this year. Please contact Dean or Orville if you are interested in playing.
THE FINAL WORSHIP SERVICE for St. John Lutheran Church in Chester will be today at 2:30 p.m. Please keep the parish in your prayers as they prepare for this momentous occasion. This final service will be open to anyone who wishes to attend.
THE LADIES AID will be doing their annual matching funds Christmas project for Main Street Living from November 27th through December 18th. There will be a freewill offering basket in the Fellowship Hall; the amount collected will be matched by the Ladies Aid. Your continued generosity is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
MAIN STREET LIVING December 18, 2011 - Kid’s Crossing – “Red Boots For Christmas,” is the German folk tale of Hans, the shoemaker, as he learns that the true meaning of Christmas is found in giving. The featured speaker is Rev. Scott Sailer from Faith Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD. The sermon theme is “Jesus, Son of David.” The hymns are Lift Up Your Heads Ye Mighty Gates; What Child is This?; and Oh Come, Oh Come Emmanuel. The Main Street Living choir will provide the hymns. Main Street Living May be seen each Sunday morning at 10:00 on KDLT-NBC Sioux Falls and may also be viewed on the web at www.mainstreetliving.com.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR December 18, "Ordinary? No,
Extraordinary!" Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Gregory Seltz. Through God's gift of a Savior, ordinary lives take on extraordinary significance. (Luke 1:26-38) The Lutheran Hour is broadcast every Sunday morning at 8:30 on 105.9 FM (KMIT) and at 9:30 on 570 AM (WNAX).
COFFEE HOUR GROUP SCHEDULE FOR 2012 There are copies of the Coffee Hour Schedule in the kitchen by the Secretary basket. Thank you for all the goodies that everyone has brought; it has been enjoyed by all.
Monday, December 5, 2011
12-04-2011 Announcements
IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Travis Schnabel with his upcoming shoulder surgery, Kermit and Darlene Schrag with their ongoing medical difficulties, our many members undergoing cancer treatment, our other members with health and personal problems, our shut-in members and at least two people who don’t know Christ.
LADIES AID CHRISTMAS PARTY will be held this afternoon at 4 p.m. All ladies of the congregation are encouraged to bring a friend and join us as we prepare for the Christmas season by hearing the Christmas story & singing Christmas hymns. Please remember to bring a $5.00 gift for our gift exchange. Ladies Aid members are asked to bring Christmas goodies for lunch. Hope to see you there. Joan Dreessen will be in charge of Altar flowers for the month of December.
PARENTS OF SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN Please make note of the following dates for our Christmas Program Practice Schedule:
Wed. Dec. 7th: 5pm-6pm
Wed. Dec. 14th: 5pm-6pm
Sun. Dec. 18th: 11:30am-1:45pm (lunch will be provided)
Wed. Dec. 21st: 5pm-6pm
COME AND LISTEN! For the four Sundays in Advent this year our choir will be singing during both the preludes and the offertories. As always, the music will be awesome! Come and listen! Come and enjoy!
MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Dec. 7th and Dec. 14th. At 5:45 p.m. we will also provide a soup and sandwich supper for all who wish to get together for a light meal. This week’s soup and sandwich supper will be provided by Keith, Lisa and Tracy Andersen. Please plan to join us and please bring a friend or relative to share in this opportunity for worship and fellowship! And THANK YOU to the Men’s Breakfast Bible Study Group for providing last Wednesday’s soup supper!
LWML will meet this Thursday, the 8th, at 7:00 p.m.; Julie will provide the refreshments. Remember your socks!
PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER using your God-given gifts and talents in service to Him and our church. We will need the following offices to be filled – please contact one of the Elders or the Chairman if you are willing to have your name placed on the ballot for: Chairman, Elder, Trustee, Board of Education, Evangelism, Usher and congregation Secretary.
WANTED: DARTBALL PLAYERS! Young and old, men and ladies, you are invited to join us for dartball this year. Please contact Dean or Orville if you are interested in playing.
THE FINAL WORSHIP SERVICE for St. John Lutheran Church in Chester will be on Dec. 11th at 2:30 p.m. Please keep the parish in your prayers as they prepare for this momentous occasion. This final service will be open to anyone who wishes to attend.
THE LADIES AID will be doing their annual matching funds Christmas project for Main Street Living from November 27th through December 18th. There will be a “freewill offering basket” in the fellowship hall; the amount collected will be matched by the Ladies Aid. Your continued generosity is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
DRIVERS ARE NEEDED to transport church members for medical appointments and treatments. If you are willing to help out with this transportation ministry, please talk to Pastor Borglum.
THANK YOU for returning my container to the church! (s) Susan Ruml
MAIN STREET LIVING for December 11, 2011: Join "The Little Shepherd" and his little lamb "Bramble" as they journey to the manger to see the baby Jesus. The featured speaker is Rev. Warren Uecker from Our Savior Lutheran Church in Madison, SD. The sermon theme is "The Reason for the Light." The hymns are “On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry”, “Hark! The Glad Sound”, and “Jesus Thy Blood and Righteousness”. The Main Street Living choir will provide the hymns. Main Street Living May be seen each Sunday morning at 10:00 on KDLT-NBC Sioux Falls and may also be viewed on the web at www.mainstreetliving.com.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR sermon for December 11, 2011 is "Waiting for Jesus; Living Relentless Lives of Grace! " by Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Gregory Seltz. God's grace is relentless, always there, forgiving, encouraging, and empowering our lives in Him. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-24) The Lutheran Hour is broadcast every Sunday morning at 8:30 on 105.9 FM (KMIT) and at 9:30 on 570 AM (WNAX).
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT REMINDER If you have an announcement for the bulletin, you may hand-write it, call it in to the church office or send us an e-mail to stpaulfreeman@gmail.com. The deadline is noon on Thursday. Announcements received after Thursday may or may not be in the bulletin; we will try but we are making no promises! Get it to us by Thursday noon and we will publish it!
LADIES AID CHRISTMAS PARTY will be held this afternoon at 4 p.m. All ladies of the congregation are encouraged to bring a friend and join us as we prepare for the Christmas season by hearing the Christmas story & singing Christmas hymns. Please remember to bring a $5.00 gift for our gift exchange. Ladies Aid members are asked to bring Christmas goodies for lunch. Hope to see you there. Joan Dreessen will be in charge of Altar flowers for the month of December.
PARENTS OF SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN Please make note of the following dates for our Christmas Program Practice Schedule:
Wed. Dec. 7th: 5pm-6pm
Wed. Dec. 14th: 5pm-6pm
Sun. Dec. 18th: 11:30am-1:45pm (lunch will be provided)
Wed. Dec. 21st: 5pm-6pm
COME AND LISTEN! For the four Sundays in Advent this year our choir will be singing during both the preludes and the offertories. As always, the music will be awesome! Come and listen! Come and enjoy!
MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Dec. 7th and Dec. 14th. At 5:45 p.m. we will also provide a soup and sandwich supper for all who wish to get together for a light meal. This week’s soup and sandwich supper will be provided by Keith, Lisa and Tracy Andersen. Please plan to join us and please bring a friend or relative to share in this opportunity for worship and fellowship! And THANK YOU to the Men’s Breakfast Bible Study Group for providing last Wednesday’s soup supper!
LWML will meet this Thursday, the 8th, at 7:00 p.m.; Julie will provide the refreshments. Remember your socks!
PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER using your God-given gifts and talents in service to Him and our church. We will need the following offices to be filled – please contact one of the Elders or the Chairman if you are willing to have your name placed on the ballot for: Chairman, Elder, Trustee, Board of Education, Evangelism, Usher and congregation Secretary.
WANTED: DARTBALL PLAYERS! Young and old, men and ladies, you are invited to join us for dartball this year. Please contact Dean or Orville if you are interested in playing.
THE FINAL WORSHIP SERVICE for St. John Lutheran Church in Chester will be on Dec. 11th at 2:30 p.m. Please keep the parish in your prayers as they prepare for this momentous occasion. This final service will be open to anyone who wishes to attend.
THE LADIES AID will be doing their annual matching funds Christmas project for Main Street Living from November 27th through December 18th. There will be a “freewill offering basket” in the fellowship hall; the amount collected will be matched by the Ladies Aid. Your continued generosity is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
DRIVERS ARE NEEDED to transport church members for medical appointments and treatments. If you are willing to help out with this transportation ministry, please talk to Pastor Borglum.
THANK YOU for returning my container to the church! (s) Susan Ruml
MAIN STREET LIVING for December 11, 2011: Join "The Little Shepherd" and his little lamb "Bramble" as they journey to the manger to see the baby Jesus. The featured speaker is Rev. Warren Uecker from Our Savior Lutheran Church in Madison, SD. The sermon theme is "The Reason for the Light." The hymns are “On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry”, “Hark! The Glad Sound”, and “Jesus Thy Blood and Righteousness”. The Main Street Living choir will provide the hymns. Main Street Living May be seen each Sunday morning at 10:00 on KDLT-NBC Sioux Falls and may also be viewed on the web at www.mainstreetliving.com.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR sermon for December 11, 2011 is "Waiting for Jesus; Living Relentless Lives of Grace! " by Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Gregory Seltz. God's grace is relentless, always there, forgiving, encouraging, and empowering our lives in Him. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-24) The Lutheran Hour is broadcast every Sunday morning at 8:30 on 105.9 FM (KMIT) and at 9:30 on 570 AM (WNAX).
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT REMINDER If you have an announcement for the bulletin, you may hand-write it, call it in to the church office or send us an e-mail to stpaulfreeman@gmail.com. The deadline is noon on Thursday. Announcements received after Thursday may or may not be in the bulletin; we will try but we are making no promises! Get it to us by Thursday noon and we will publish it!
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