12/23/2012 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we continue to remember all of the families (both in our midst and nationwide) who are in mourning over the loss of their loved ones as well as all other people who sick or in cancer treatment, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 people who do not yet know Christ.

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 Lutherans For Life before our 1^st midweek service and the Roth families who hosted the supper before our 2^nd midweek worship service.  Thank you all very much – we sincerely appreciate your work!

LADIES AID will meet on January 3^rd at 7:00 p.m. for Bible Study and business meeting.  The hostess will be Marie Wrenn.  Visiting Helpers are Ruth Koerner and Garnet Stern.  Coffee Hour committee for January 6^th is Garnet Stern, Staci Stern and Susan Borglum.

Christmas Worship Services – We invite you to join us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of Man and Son of God!  Our Christmas Eve Children’s Program will be held on Dec. 24^th at 7:00 p.m.  Please mark your calendars and come worship with us as our youth present the Christmas story.  Our Christmas Day service will be Dec. 25^th at 9:30 a.m.  Both services will be filled with your favorite Christmas hymns so bring a friend with you!

NO MIDWEEK SCHOOL or CONFIRMATION CLASSES on the last 2 Wednesdays of December.  Christmas Break will be 2 weeks long so both classes will resume January 2^nd!

CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Sun., Dec 23^rd        10:45 – 2:30    (all ages; no Sunday School;

                                                      lunch will be provided)

MANY THANKS to Diane Engbrecht and Brenda Carmichael (members of Zion Lutheran, Canistota) who volunteered to sing in our choir’s Cantata performance today.  We sincerely appreciate your willingness to give of your time and talents to the music ministry of our church!  Also please note that our choir will perform their Cantata at Zion Lutheran in Canistota next Saturday at 7:00 p.m.

HOLIDAY CHEER – This past Wednesday the Ladies Aid Visiting Committee delivered “Holiday Best Wishes” in the form of a personal visit, a Christmas card and a bud vase containing a carnation and evergreens to the following church members:  Bob Albrecht, Clara Baer, Erna Bittner, Bernice Cvrk, Matt Dannenbring, Alice Fliginger, Bernice Graber, Ella and Elsie Hein, Verna Herrboldt, Connie Hinckley, Myrna Huber, LaVonne Knittel, Ruth Koerner, Delphine Laber, Lorna Langle, Mahala Petersen, Lucille Rembold, Helen Schamber, Max Schamber, Gary Schrag, Kermit and Darlene Schrag, Olinda Stark, Pauline Walz and Marge Wollman.  Christmas cards were sent to the Kahlen Salis family in Freeman and Altha Mayer in Yankton.

If anyone has bud vases they no longer need, please bring them to the church kitchen and mark them for the visiting committee.  We will start saving the vases for next year’s deliveries.  Thank you very much.

We want to send A BIG THANK YOU to all God’s “angels” here on earth that contributed to our Christmas Mission Tree.  Your generosity was amazing and heaven-sent for those in need.  We collected 2 coats, 4 scarves, 23 blankets, 38 undergarments, 47 hats, 63 pairs of gloves and 103 pairs of socks.  Thank you so much for your participation and as well as for sharing the spirit of giving.  May God bless your Christmas!  (s) The Board of Ed

THANK YOU so much for your comforting words, prayers, cards and beautiful flowers.  You have touched my heart with your kindness!  I thank God each day for my St. Paul Lutheran Church family! (s) Susan Borglum

THANK YOU Denise Peterson and Steve Smidt for helping out with the youth lock-in.  They had a fun time and it could not have happened without your help.  (s) Aleta Starner

ANNUAL REPORT – It’s that time of year to start working on the annual report.  Please get your report to Aleta or Pastor before the next elected officials take your place in the upcoming year.  Thank you for your help in getting the reports done in a timely matter.

There is a SIGN UP SHEET on the bulletin board if you would like to usher in the upcoming year.  Please add your name if you are interested in helping out.  Thank you.

NEW ADDRESSES -- The following members have moved:

Lucille Rembold:  Room 125, Salem Home, 106 West 7^th Street

Altha Mayer:  Room 22, Wakonda Heritage Manor, 515 Ohio St., Wakonda, SD 57073

RIDE THE BUS! – Winter weather is here so don’t forget that you can take advantage of Freeman’s free bus service.  They will pick you up at your home in Freeman and drop you off at the church.  To return, they can pick you up either right after worship or after Sunday School.  All you have to do is call 661-6545 by at least 6:00 the prior Saturday evening and give them your address.  Please do not pay or tip the driver directly.  If you wish to make a contribution to help pay for the bus system, please put your donation in our offering plate and designate it accordingly.  We will see to it that the funds are sent to where they are to go.

MAIN STREET LIVING may be seen on Sunday mornings at 10:00 on KDLT-NBC.  If you would like to donate to Main Street Living, there will be a basket in the Fellowship Hall for the next couple of Sundays.  Funds will be matched by the Ladies Aid.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR is broadcast on Sunday mornings at 8:30 on 105.9 FM and at 9:30 on 570 AM.

12/16/2012 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember the family of Jackson Vetch during their mourning of Jackson’s death, the family of Curt Stern (a cousin to Cindy Olesen) during their mourning of Curt’s death, all others who are ill or in cancer treatment, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 people who do not yet know Christ.

MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES – We will gather at 7:00 p.m. on Dec. 19^th for worship for our remaining midweek Advent service.  Beginning 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 and hosted by the Samaritans.  Please plan to join us and please bring a friend or relative to share in this opportunity for worship and fellowship!

NO MIDWEEK SCHOOL or CONFIRMATION CLASSES on the last 2 Wednesdays of December.  Christmas Break will be 2 weeks long so both classes will resume January 2^nd!

THE LORD’S SUPPER at St. Paul Lutheran Church is administered in accordance with the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions.  It is celebrated in the confidence that we receive – in, with and under the consecrated bread and wine – our Savior’s true Body and Blood for the forgiveness of our sins.  All who commune at this altar are making this public confession of the faith that we believe and teach as is written in the Holy Scriptures.  If you are not a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and yet desire to receive the Sacrament, please speak with the Pastor before the worship service.

CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Wed., Dec 19^th       5:00 - 6:00       (all ages)

Sun., Dec 23^rd        10:45 - ?          (all ages; no Sunday School;

                                                      lunch will be provided)

Christmas Worship Services – We invite you to join us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of Man and Son of God!  Our Christmas Eve Children’s Program will be held on Dec. 24^th 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 Savior and Redeemer.  Our Christmas Day service will be Dec. 25^th at 9:30 a.m.  Both services will be filled with your favorite Christmas hymns so bring a friend with you!

ST PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH CHRISTMAS CARE TREE – You may have noticed a Christmas tree in the Fellowship Hall.  We are wishing to bless those in need to keep warm this Christmas season.  As a mission of giving, we are hoping to collect hats, mittens, socks and small fleece blankets or other items that you feel are appropriate.  We don’t want to put an age limit on this project as there are not only children but elderly who are in need.  We will collect items through Dec 16^th and hope to distribute the items before Christmas.  God bless the children and congregational members who wish to participate.  Thank You!  The Board of Ed

MAIN STREET LIVING – may be seen on Sunday mornings at 10:00 on KDLT-NBC.  If you would like to donate to Main Street Living there will be a basket in the Fellowship Hall the next few Sundays.  Funds will be matched by the Ladies Aid. 

THE LUTHERAN HOUR is broadcast on Sunday mornings at 8:30 on 105.9 FM and at 9:30 on 570 AM.

12/09/2012 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember Matt Dannenbring and all others who are sick, recovering or in cancer treatment, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 people who do not yet know Christ.

MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES – We will gather at 7:00 p.m. on Dec. 12^th and Dec. 19^th for worship for our remaining two midweek services.  At 5:45 p.m. (before each Wednesday’s service) 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 and hosted by the Ken Roth, Craig Roth and Mark Roth families.  The theme for this year’s Advent season is the 7 Churches of Revelation.  Please plan to join us and please bring a friend or relative to share in this opportunity for worship and fellowship!

THE LORD’S SUPPER at St. Paul Lutheran Church is administered in accordance with the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions.  It is celebrated in the confidence that we receive – in, with and under the consecrated bread and wine – our Savior’s true Body and Blood for the forgiveness of our sins.  All who commune at this altar are making this public confession of the faith that we believe and teach as is written in the Holy Scriptures.  If you are not a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and yet desire to receive the Sacrament, please speak with the Pastor before the worship service.

CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Sun., Dec. 9^th          11:30 - 1:45       (all ages; lunch provided)

Wed., Dec. 12^th       5:00 - 6:00         (all ages)

Wed., Dec 19^th        5:00 - 6:00         (all ages)

Sun., Dec 23^rd         10:45 - ?           (all ages; no Sunday School;

                                                      lunch will be provided)

ST PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH CHRISTMAS CARE TREE – You may have noticed a Christmas tree in the Fellowship Hall.  We are wishing to bless those in need to keep warm this Christmas season.  As a mission of giving, we are hoping to collect hats, mittens, socks and small fleece blankets or other items that you feel are appropriate.  We don’t want to put an age limit on this project as there are not only children but elderly who are in need.  We will collect items through Dec 16^th and hope to distribute the items before Christmas.  God bless the children and congregational members who wish to participate.  Thank You!  The Board of Ed

LWML will meet at Julie Huber’s on Dec. 13^th at 2:00 p.m.  Please remember to bring your Christmas stocking offerings, mites and a local offering.  Also bring Christmas goodies to eat and a Christmas reading.

MAIN STREET LIVING – If you would like to donate to Main Street Living there will be a basket in the Fellowship Hall for the next few Sundays.  Funds received will be matched by the Ladies Aid.

MAIN STREET LIVING may be seen on Sunday mornings at 10:00 on KDLT-NBC.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR is broadcast on Sunday mornings at 8:30 on 105.9 FM and at 9:30 on 570 AM.

12/02/2012 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Matt Dannenbring who has a severe back injury, the families of Doris Albrecht and Roger Koch as they mourn Doris’ and Roger’s deaths, Connie Hinckley as she continues to recover at home, all others who are sick or recovering, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 people who do not yet know Christ.

DORIS ALBRECHT’S ENTRANCE INTO GLORY – We pray for peace and comfort for the family of Doris Albrecht whom God called to her eternal rest on Thursday, Nov. 29^th.  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.

IN CHRISTIAN LOVE AND SYMPATHY we remember the family of Roger Koch, age 61, who was summoned home to heaven by his Lord last Sunday, Nov. 25^th.  We give thanks to our Lord for His loving-kindness and for all of the mercies granted to Roger during his earthly life, especially for calling him to faith in Jesus Christ through Holy Baptism.  The funeral was held last Friday at Shepherd of the Grove Lutheran Church, Maple Grove, MN.  Roger is a son of former Pastor Willard Koch, now deceased, who served our congregation from 1962 thru 1967.

MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES have been scheduled.  We will gather at 7:00 p.m. on Dec. 5^th, Dec. 12^th and Dec. 19^th for worship.  At 5:45 p.m. (before each Wednesday’s service) 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 and hosted by Lutherans For Life.  The theme for this year’s Advent services will be “The 7 Churches of Revelation.”  Please plan to join us and please bring a friend or relative to share in this opportunity for worship and fellowship!

THE LUTHERAN HOUR is broadcast on Sunday mornings at 8:30 on 105.9 FM and at 9:30 on 570 AM.

YOUTH GROUP LOCK-IN – The youth will be having a lock-in on Friday, Dec. 7^th, from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 Saturday morning.  Each youth may bring a friend to spend the night with them and one of their favorite games to play.  Please plan to attend for a night a fun and fellowship!

ST PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH CHRISTMAS CARE TREE – You may have noticed a Christmas tree in the Fellowship Hall.  We are wishing to bless those in need to keep warm this Christmas season.  As a mission of giving, we are hoping to collect hats, mittens, socks and small fleece blankets or other items that you feel are appropriate.  We don’t want to put an age limit on this project as there are not only children but elderly who are in need.  We will collect items through Dec 16^th and hope to distribute the items before Christmas.  God bless the children and congregational members who wish to participate.  Thank You!  The Board of Ed

LADIES AID CHRISTMAS PARTY – Plan to attend the Ladies Aid Christmas Party today at 4:00.  There will be a short devotion and a $5.00 gift exchange.  The Christmas project is Main Street Living with funds being matched by the Ladies Aid.

CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Wed., Dec. 5^th         5:00 - 6:00         (all ages)

Sun., Dec. 9^th          11:30 - 1:45       (lunch provided) (all ages)

Wed., Dec. 12^th       5:00 - 6:00         (all ages)

Wed., Dec 19^th        5:00 - 6:00         (all ages)

Sun., Dec 23^rd         10:45 - ?            (all ages; no Sunday School;

                                                      lunch will be provided)

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCDE AWARDS given today during our worship service are for the 1^st quarter of this Sunday School year.  Receiving awards are: Alaric Knittel (Pre-K & K), Riley Knittel, Dillon Podzimek and Zac Sayler (1^st & 2^nd grade), Isabel Sayler (3^rd thru 5^th grade) and Lindsay Thomas (6^th thru 8^th grade).

MAIN STREET LIVING  may be seen on Sunday mornings at 10:00 on KDLT-NBC.