IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we especially pray for Connie Hinckley and her family; Connie had two strokes last week and is in Sanford Hospital ICU. We also remember in our prayers our family and friends who have wandered away from the church, those in cancer treatment, those in mourning, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least two people in your life who do not know Christ.
BEFORE LEAVING the sanctuary, please find one person whom you don’t know or don’t know very well, introduce yourself and have a brief chat with them.
CONFIRMATION SUNDAYWe welcome everyone to today’s Confirmation service and the bringing of our 3 confirmands -- Patrick Albrecht, Christa Peterson and Dillon Starner -- 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 coffee and cake after the service.
SECRETARY POSITION IS OPEN to share duties with Aleta. If you are interested in the position, please talk to one of the elders: Scott Stern, Paul Wynia or Brian Knittel.
MOTHER-DAUGHTER POTLUCK BANQUET is at 6:00 tonight. Everyone is invited to attend, bring a friend and enjoy the fellowship and good food! Please bring a hot dish, salad or dessert to share. Beverages will be provided. See you there!
THANK YOU, Dillon Starner, for playing today’s Prelude on your bassoon!
LWML will meet Thursday, May 10th, at 7:00 p.m. Gerry will do the topic and Wyona will bring the dessert. All ladies of the congregation are welcome to attend.
MISSION SUPPORT OPPORTUNITY – From June 12th until July 27th Sarah Ruml will be serving in a Midwestern city with a large Muslim population. Here she will be immersed in the Middle Eastern culture in this city, building bridges and establishing common ground between two diverse cultures and beliefs. During this short-term trip, she will teach English as a second language and work to build relationships with the people in this community. The cost of the trip including transportation, food and lodging will be $2,000 which she needs to raise before May 15th. 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 at 925-7004 or Sarah at 605-660-5330 or sarah.ruml@jacks.sdstate.edu. Thank you!
THE SAMARITAN GROUP will be sponsoring a free-will offering after church today to help defray the cost of Sarah Ruml’s Mission Trip. Samaritan group members will have baskets available after service for your donations. Checks maybe made out to St. Paul Samaritans or to Sarah herself.
IN OUR LIBRARY we have a new pamphlet on the vertical rack: “What Happens When I Die” (by Lutheran Hour Ministries).
THE LAST DAY OF SUNDAY SCHOOL classes will be May 20th.
SUNDAE SUNDAY will be on May 27th. The congregation is invited to join our Sunday School students and teachers as we wrap up another year. Ice cream sundaes will be served by the Board of Education during our social time after the worship service. See you there!
SUNRISE NATIONAL PARK VBS – The dates for this year’s VBS will be July 16th thru July 20th. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall. Please contact Amber, Cheri or Kari if you would like to help out with our VBS program this summer. It will be a week of National Forest fun while learning lots about our Savior! Please watch for more details! UPCOMING EVENTS to put on your calendar: Today Confirmation reception after the worship service Today Mother-Daughter Potluck Banquet May 13 Mother’s Day May 13 Senior Sunday Reception May 17 Ascension Day Worship Service at 7:00 p.m. May 27 Sundae Sunday
MAIN STREET LIVING – May 13 – Kid’s Crossing – Janitor Bob tells Simon about the Good Shepherd; Krista K visits with a modern day shepherd. The speaker will be Rev. Jais Tinglund from Our Savior Lutheran Church (Aberdeen) and St John Lutheran Church (Columbia). The sermon theme is “Understanding Our Lack of Understanding.” The Main Street Living Choir will provide the hymns. MSL may be seen each Sunday morning at 10:00 on KDLT-NBC.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR – May 13 – “Barrier-Breaking Love” will be the theme of Rev. Gregory Seltz’ sermon. God’s love is no respecter of persons. His love comes to all by grace through faith in Jesus. The Lutheran Hour is broadcast every Sunday morning at 8:30 on 105.9 FM (KMIT) and at 9:30 on 570 AM (WNAX).
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