IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS please remember Gregg Stern and his family as he travels to and from India on a mission trip, Myron Schaffer and Clara Baer who are still hospitalized, those in cancer treatment programs as well as our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.
MAIN STREET LIVING – Dec. 29th – Kid’s Crossing: Watch as the Puzzle Club kids solve the Christmas mystery. The featured speaker will be Rev. Tom Christopher from St. Martin Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Trinity Lutheran in Spencer and St. John Lutheran in Emery. His sermon theme will be “Ever Full of Sap and Green.” The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.
THE BOE INVITES YOU back to church @ 4 pm today for a movie matinee. We will be showing "Little Heroes": Ten year old Charley struggles with poverty and making friends. But she has a most loyal friend a person can ask for, a dog named Fuzz. In the midst of criticism and trials Charley and Fuzz make a perfect team to rise to the occasion. Come see a heartwarming tale of courage, sacrifice and friendship.
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 and 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 2014 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 Wednesday, Jan. 1st. Classes will resume January 8th.
LADIES AID will meet On January 2, 2014 at 7:00 pm with Bible Study and business meeting. There will be election of Vice Chairman and Secretary. Phyllis Knittel will be Hostess. On Altar Guild for January is Phyllis Knittel and Visiting Helpers are Ruth Koerner and Garnet Stern. Coffee Hour committee for January 5th is Lee Lagendyk, Sharon Pfeiffer and Barb Salis.
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS in the church will be taken down on Friday, January 3rd, beginning at 6:00 pm. If you have the time, would you please help us get the decorations and Christmas trees put back into storage? Many hands will make light work! Thank you in advance for your assistance!
LADIES AID CHRISTMAS PROJECT is Main Street Living. If anyone is interested in contributing, there will be a basket at the kitchen window for several Sundays. Funds will be matched by the Ladies Aid. Thank you!
CHRISTMAS FUND – Through today, Dec. 29th, we are accepting freewill offerings to replenish our Christmas Fund. These monies will be used to replace or repair our Advent and Christmas decorations, as needed, as well as to purchase the Children’s Christmas Program gift
bag items. The offering basket is on a table in the Fellowship Hall.
REMINDER: All money that is put into special envelopes (Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.) is designated as missions. Regular Sunday envelopes have two parts. One side is for general fund and the other side is for missions. If you want your offering to go to something other than general fund or missions, please write a note on the outside
of your envelope. Usually, the loose plate offerings go into the general fund. It was voted on at the last quarterly meeting to designate loose plate offerings, from Thanksgiving through the end of the year, to go to the local food pantry. - The Board of Finance
A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to all who donated to the BOE Mission Tree Project. Your response has been overwhelming. All donated items are going to The Pantry in Freeman and will be helping our community stay warm this winter. GOD bless you for your generosity.
ANNUAL REPORT – It’s that time of year to start working on the annual report. Please get your report to Denise Peterson or to Pastor as soon as you can. Thank you for your help in getting the reports done in a timely manner.
PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER using your God-given gifts and talents in service to our Lord and His church. In January we will need to fill various offices and positions. Please contact the Chairman of the Congregation (Randy Koerner) or any elder if you are willing to have your name placed on the 2014 election ballot. Thanks!
PLEASE REMEMBER that the back pews on each side of the church are reserved for families with small children (as noted on the signs). If you do not have small children, please courteously move forward so that our families who do have children can sit where it will be easier to take care of them
A SPECIAL THANK YOU to all Christmas season choir members, vocalists and musicians for providing us with special music for our worship services. We give thanks to God for all of you who were willing to share your talents with the rest of us and for using them to God’s glory!
DARTBALL PLAYERS are needed to play for St. Paul/Freeman against other LCMS churches in the area. Men, women, and teenagers are eligible to play. The season begins on JAN. 20, 2014 and runs through the first part of March. Regular season games are played on Monday evenings. (It is an enjoyable time with fellow Christians.) If you cannot play every week that is okay. There is a yellow sign-up sheet on the bulletin board and there is no cost. If you have questions, contact Tom Stolp (605-261-0751) or Rev. Weeman (605-925-4004).
Our YOUTH GROUP has temporarily suspended all activities and meetings effective immediately because of a lack of interest and support by the majority of the youth. It really is neither right nor fair to the 3 or 4 youth and 2 sets of parents who show up for the activities and meetings, do all of the planning for future events, etc., and then have no one else ever participate in anything. We will consider restarting the Youth Group next Fall when other youth become eligible to participate.
COFFEE HOUR GROUP schedule is done and in the secretaries basket in the window sill in the kitchen.
SIGN UP SHEET for ushers for 2014, if you would like to be a usher for the year 2014 please put your name on the sign up sheet on the bulletin board.
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Monday, December 23, 2013
12-22-13 Announcements
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We Welcome Everyone…
…in the Name of Jesus, our crucified and risen Lord and Savior, especially those who are worshiping with us for the first time. Please sign our guest book and accept our invitation to worship with us again!
IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS please remember Hunter Kjose (Arden and Arlene Stern’s grandson) and Christa Peterson as they recover from their surgeries, Clara Baer and Myron Schaffer who are still hospitalized, those in cancer treatment programs as well as our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.
MAIN STREET LIVING – Dec. 22nd – Kid’s Crossing tells the story of Hans the Shoemaker as he learns that the true meaning of Christmas is found in giving. The featured speaker will be Rev. Steven Weispfennig from St. John Lutheran Church in Yankton. His sermon theme will be “Not What I Expected.” The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Dec 22nd 10:45-1:15 (all kids) *** Lunch served
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. 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 Savior and Redeemer. Our Christmas Day service will be Dec. 25th at 9:30 a.m. Both services will be filled with your favorite Christmas hymns so bring a friend with you!
LADIES AID will meet On January 2, 2014 at 7:00 pm with Bible Study and business meeting. There will be election of Vice Chairman and Secretary. Phyllis Knittel will be Hostess. On Altar Guild for January is Phyllis Knittel and Visiting Helpers are Ruth Koerner and Garnet Stern. Coffee Hour committee for January 5th is Lee Lagendyk, Sharon Pfeiffer and Barb Salis.
NO MIDWEEK SCHOOL or CONFIRMATION CLASSES on Wednesday, Dec. 25th or on Wednesday, Jan. 1st. Classes will resume January 8th.
LADIES AID CHRISTMAS PROJECT is Main Street Living. If anyone is interested in contributing, there will be a basket at the kitchen window for several Sundays. Funds will be matched by the Ladies Aid. Thank you!
CHRISTMAS FUND – Through Dec. 29th we will be accepting freewill offerings to replenish our Christmas Fund. These monies are used to replace or repair our Advent and Christmas decorations, as needed, as well as to purchase the Children’s Christmas Program gift bag items.
REMINDER: All money that is put into special envelopes (Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.) is designated as missions. Regular Sunday envelopes have two parts. One side is for general fund and the other side is for missions. If you want your offering to go to something other than general fund or missions, please write a note on the outside of your envelope. Usually, the loose plate offerings go into the general fund. It was voted on at the last quarterly meeting to designate loose plate offerings, from Thanksgiving through the end of the year, to go to the local food pantry. - The Board of Finance
TIS THE SEASON: The BOE once again is doing our Mission Mitten Tree. We are collecting blankets or warm outdoor clothing - scarves, mittens, hats, boots, coats anything that the congregation would like to donate to help those in need. Thank you, GOD Bless You this Christmas and your giving.
PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER using your God-given gifts and talents in service to our Lord and His church. In January we will need to fill various offices and positions. Please contact the Chairman of the Congregation (Randy Koerner) or any elder if you are willing to have your name placed on the 2014 election ballot. Thanks!
ANNUAL REPORT – It’s that time of year to start working on the annual report. Please get your report to Denise Peterson or to Pastor as soon as you can. Thank you for your help in getting the reports done in a timely manner.
PLEASE REMEMBER that the back pews on each side of the church are reserved for families with small children (as noted on the signs). If you do not have small children, please courteously move forward so that our families who do have children can sit where it will be easier to take care of them
A SPECIAL THANK YOU to Lutherans For Life, the Andersen family and our Youth Group for their time and effort to provide our midweek Advent soup and sandwich suppers this year! They did an excellent job! Thank you all very much!
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 & evergreens to the following church members. Clara Baer, Erna Bittner, Bernice Cvrk, Alice Fliginger, Bernice Graber, LaNae Harberts, Ella & Elsie Hein, Verna Herrboldt, Connie Hinckley, Myrna Huber, LaVonne Knittel, Ruth Koerner, Lorna Langle, Mahala Peterson, Christa Peterson, Lucille Rembold, Myron Schaffer, Helen Schamber, Chris Schenkel, Gary Schrag, Linda Stark, Pauline Walz, and Marge Wollmann. A Christmas card was sent to Altha Mayer at Wakonda.
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 vases for our next year deliveries. Thank you very much.
DARTBALL PLAYERS are needed to play for St. Paul/Freeman against other LCMS churches in the area. Men, women, and teenagers are eligible to play. The season begins on JAN. 20, 2014 and runs through the first part of March. Regular season games are played on Monday evenings. (It is an enjoyable time with fellow Christians.) If you cannot play every week that is okay. There is a yellow sign-up sheet on the bulletin board and there is no cost. If you have questions, contact Tom Stolp (605-261-0751) or Rev. Weeman (605-925-4004).
COOKBOOKS make great Christmas gifts. We will again be selling them after church this Sunday. If you need any before, or after that, contact Diane Schnabel, LaNae Harberts or Kristi Dannenbring. Kairos also has them available during the week.
ST. PAUL’S LITTLEST LAMBS – The Cradle Roll banner is now hung and has the names of our littlest lambs on it. Please check it out! We thank Meranda Van Ningen from the Kairos for her creative design talents in working with us and we thank Morgan Kleinsasser for hanging the banner.
Hearing God’s Word last week:
Sunday Worship Service – 118
Sunday School – 14
Adult Bible Study – 5
Men’s Wednesday Bible Study – 8
Midweek Advent Service – 44
We Welcome Everyone…
…in the Name of Jesus, our crucified and risen Lord and Savior, especially those who are worshiping with us for the first time. Please sign our guest book and accept our invitation to worship with us again!
IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS please remember Hunter Kjose (Arden and Arlene Stern’s grandson) and Christa Peterson as they recover from their surgeries, Clara Baer and Myron Schaffer who are still hospitalized, those in cancer treatment programs as well as our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.
MAIN STREET LIVING – Dec. 22nd – Kid’s Crossing tells the story of Hans the Shoemaker as he learns that the true meaning of Christmas is found in giving. The featured speaker will be Rev. Steven Weispfennig from St. John Lutheran Church in Yankton. His sermon theme will be “Not What I Expected.” The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Dec 22nd 10:45-1:15 (all kids) *** Lunch served
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. 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 Savior and Redeemer. Our Christmas Day service will be Dec. 25th at 9:30 a.m. Both services will be filled with your favorite Christmas hymns so bring a friend with you!
LADIES AID will meet On January 2, 2014 at 7:00 pm with Bible Study and business meeting. There will be election of Vice Chairman and Secretary. Phyllis Knittel will be Hostess. On Altar Guild for January is Phyllis Knittel and Visiting Helpers are Ruth Koerner and Garnet Stern. Coffee Hour committee for January 5th is Lee Lagendyk, Sharon Pfeiffer and Barb Salis.
NO MIDWEEK SCHOOL or CONFIRMATION CLASSES on Wednesday, Dec. 25th or on Wednesday, Jan. 1st. Classes will resume January 8th.
LADIES AID CHRISTMAS PROJECT is Main Street Living. If anyone is interested in contributing, there will be a basket at the kitchen window for several Sundays. Funds will be matched by the Ladies Aid. Thank you!
CHRISTMAS FUND – Through Dec. 29th we will be accepting freewill offerings to replenish our Christmas Fund. These monies are used to replace or repair our Advent and Christmas decorations, as needed, as well as to purchase the Children’s Christmas Program gift bag items.
REMINDER: All money that is put into special envelopes (Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.) is designated as missions. Regular Sunday envelopes have two parts. One side is for general fund and the other side is for missions. If you want your offering to go to something other than general fund or missions, please write a note on the outside of your envelope. Usually, the loose plate offerings go into the general fund. It was voted on at the last quarterly meeting to designate loose plate offerings, from Thanksgiving through the end of the year, to go to the local food pantry. - The Board of Finance
TIS THE SEASON: The BOE once again is doing our Mission Mitten Tree. We are collecting blankets or warm outdoor clothing - scarves, mittens, hats, boots, coats anything that the congregation would like to donate to help those in need. Thank you, GOD Bless You this Christmas and your giving.
PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER using your God-given gifts and talents in service to our Lord and His church. In January we will need to fill various offices and positions. Please contact the Chairman of the Congregation (Randy Koerner) or any elder if you are willing to have your name placed on the 2014 election ballot. Thanks!
ANNUAL REPORT – It’s that time of year to start working on the annual report. Please get your report to Denise Peterson or to Pastor as soon as you can. Thank you for your help in getting the reports done in a timely manner.
PLEASE REMEMBER that the back pews on each side of the church are reserved for families with small children (as noted on the signs). If you do not have small children, please courteously move forward so that our families who do have children can sit where it will be easier to take care of them
A SPECIAL THANK YOU to Lutherans For Life, the Andersen family and our Youth Group for their time and effort to provide our midweek Advent soup and sandwich suppers this year! They did an excellent job! Thank you all very much!
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 & evergreens to the following church members. Clara Baer, Erna Bittner, Bernice Cvrk, Alice Fliginger, Bernice Graber, LaNae Harberts, Ella & Elsie Hein, Verna Herrboldt, Connie Hinckley, Myrna Huber, LaVonne Knittel, Ruth Koerner, Lorna Langle, Mahala Peterson, Christa Peterson, Lucille Rembold, Myron Schaffer, Helen Schamber, Chris Schenkel, Gary Schrag, Linda Stark, Pauline Walz, and Marge Wollmann. A Christmas card was sent to Altha Mayer at Wakonda.
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 vases for our next year deliveries. Thank you very much.
DARTBALL PLAYERS are needed to play for St. Paul/Freeman against other LCMS churches in the area. Men, women, and teenagers are eligible to play. The season begins on JAN. 20, 2014 and runs through the first part of March. Regular season games are played on Monday evenings. (It is an enjoyable time with fellow Christians.) If you cannot play every week that is okay. There is a yellow sign-up sheet on the bulletin board and there is no cost. If you have questions, contact Tom Stolp (605-261-0751) or Rev. Weeman (605-925-4004).
COOKBOOKS make great Christmas gifts. We will again be selling them after church this Sunday. If you need any before, or after that, contact Diane Schnabel, LaNae Harberts or Kristi Dannenbring. Kairos also has them available during the week.
ST. PAUL’S LITTLEST LAMBS – The Cradle Roll banner is now hung and has the names of our littlest lambs on it. Please check it out! We thank Meranda Van Ningen from the Kairos for her creative design talents in working with us and we thank Morgan Kleinsasser for hanging the banner.
Hearing God’s Word last week:
Sunday Worship Service – 118
Sunday School – 14
Adult Bible Study – 5
Men’s Wednesday Bible Study – 8
Midweek Advent Service – 44
Sunday, December 15, 2013
12/15/2013 Announcements
IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS please remember Hunter Kjose (Arden and Arlene Stern’s grandson) and Christa Peterson as they recover from their surgeries, Clara Baer and Myron Schaffer who are still hospitalized, those in cancer treatment programs as well as our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.
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
PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER using your God-given gifts and talents in service to our Lord and His church. In January we will need to fill various offices and positions. Please contact the Chairman of the Congregation (Randy Koerner) or any elder if you are willing to have your name placed on the 2014 election ballot. Thanks!
MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES – We will gather at 7:00 p.m. this Wednesday for our 3rd and final midweek Advent worship service. 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. The theme for this year’s Advent services is “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” 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 Wednesday, Dec. 25th or on Wednesday, Jan. 1st. Classes will resume January 8th.
Extra ADVENT DEVOTIONAL BOOKLETS are in the library.
DECEMBER 22 is the date set for our choir cantata. This year's selection is "A Festive Celebration of Christmas Joy". Please join us and bring your friends as we present this selection of traditional songs and narration.
COOKBOOKS make great Christmas gifts. We will again be selling them after church this Sunday. If you need any before, or after that, contact Diane Schnabel, LaNae Harberts or Kristi Dannenbring. Kairos also has them available during the week.
REMINDER: All money that is put into special envelopes (Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.) is designated as missions. Regular Sunday envelopes have two parts. One side is for general fund and the other side is for missions. If you want your offering to go to something other than general fund or missions, please write a note on the outside of your envelope. Usually, the loose plate offerings go into the general fund. It was voted on at the last quarterly meeting to designate loose plate offerings, from Thanksgiving through the end of the year, to go to the local food pantry. - The Board of Finance
ST. PAUL’S LITTLEST LAMBS – The Cradle Roll banner is now hung and has the names of our littlest lambs on it. Please check it out! We thank Meranda Van Ningen from the Kairos for her creative design talents in working with us and we thank Morgan Kleinsasser for hanging the banner.
TIS THE SEASON: The BOE once again is doing our Mission Mitten Tree. We are collecting blankets or warm outdoor clothing - scarves, mittens, hats, boots, coats anything that the congregation would like to donate to help those in need. Thank you, GOD Bless You this Christmas and your giving.
LADIES AID CHRISTMAS PROJECT is Main Street Living. If anyone is interested in contributing, there will be a basket at the kitchen window for several Sundays. Funds will be matched by the Ladies Aid. Thank you!
CHRISTMAS FUND – Through Dec. 29th we will be accepting freewill offerings to replenish our Christmas Fund. These monies are used to replace or repair our Advent and Christmas decorations, as needed, as well as to purchase the Children’s Christmas Program gift bag items.
MENTOR/MENTEE will be meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. Please plan to attend for fun and fellowship.
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. 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 Savior and Redeemer. Our Christmas Day service will be Dec. 25th at 9:30 a.m. Both services will be filled with your favorite Christmas hymns so bring a friend with you!
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Dec 18th 5-6 (all kids)
Dec 22nd 10:45-1:15 (all kids) *** Lunch served
MAIN STREET LIVING – Dec. 15th – Kid’s Crossing continues preparations as they visit “The City That Forgot Christmas.” The featured speaker will be Rev. David Gunderson from St. John Lutheran Church in Yankton. His sermon theme will be “Be Patient!” The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.
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
PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER using your God-given gifts and talents in service to our Lord and His church. In January we will need to fill various offices and positions. Please contact the Chairman of the Congregation (Randy Koerner) or any elder if you are willing to have your name placed on the 2014 election ballot. Thanks!
MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES – We will gather at 7:00 p.m. this Wednesday for our 3rd and final midweek Advent worship service. 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. The theme for this year’s Advent services is “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” 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 Wednesday, Dec. 25th or on Wednesday, Jan. 1st. Classes will resume January 8th.
Extra ADVENT DEVOTIONAL BOOKLETS are in the library.
DECEMBER 22 is the date set for our choir cantata. This year's selection is "A Festive Celebration of Christmas Joy". Please join us and bring your friends as we present this selection of traditional songs and narration.
COOKBOOKS make great Christmas gifts. We will again be selling them after church this Sunday. If you need any before, or after that, contact Diane Schnabel, LaNae Harberts or Kristi Dannenbring. Kairos also has them available during the week.
REMINDER: All money that is put into special envelopes (Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.) is designated as missions. Regular Sunday envelopes have two parts. One side is for general fund and the other side is for missions. If you want your offering to go to something other than general fund or missions, please write a note on the outside of your envelope. Usually, the loose plate offerings go into the general fund. It was voted on at the last quarterly meeting to designate loose plate offerings, from Thanksgiving through the end of the year, to go to the local food pantry. - The Board of Finance
ST. PAUL’S LITTLEST LAMBS – The Cradle Roll banner is now hung and has the names of our littlest lambs on it. Please check it out! We thank Meranda Van Ningen from the Kairos for her creative design talents in working with us and we thank Morgan Kleinsasser for hanging the banner.
TIS THE SEASON: The BOE once again is doing our Mission Mitten Tree. We are collecting blankets or warm outdoor clothing - scarves, mittens, hats, boots, coats anything that the congregation would like to donate to help those in need. Thank you, GOD Bless You this Christmas and your giving.
LADIES AID CHRISTMAS PROJECT is Main Street Living. If anyone is interested in contributing, there will be a basket at the kitchen window for several Sundays. Funds will be matched by the Ladies Aid. Thank you!
CHRISTMAS FUND – Through Dec. 29th we will be accepting freewill offerings to replenish our Christmas Fund. These monies are used to replace or repair our Advent and Christmas decorations, as needed, as well as to purchase the Children’s Christmas Program gift bag items.
MENTOR/MENTEE will be meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. Please plan to attend for fun and fellowship.
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. 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 Savior and Redeemer. Our Christmas Day service will be Dec. 25th at 9:30 a.m. Both services will be filled with your favorite Christmas hymns so bring a friend with you!
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Dec 18th 5-6 (all kids)
Dec 22nd 10:45-1:15 (all kids) *** Lunch served
MAIN STREET LIVING – Dec. 15th – Kid’s Crossing continues preparations as they visit “The City That Forgot Christmas.” The featured speaker will be Rev. David Gunderson from St. John Lutheran Church in Yankton. His sermon theme will be “Be Patient!” The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.
Sunday, December 8, 2013
12/08/2013 Announcements
IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS please remember Clara Baer who continues to recuperate in the Freeman Hospital, Myron Schaffer who is back in the VA Hospital in Sioux Falls for additional leg surgery, those in cancer treatment programs as well as our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.
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.
MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES – We will gather at 7:00 p.m. on Dec. 11th and Dec. 18th 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. The theme for this year’s Advent services is “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” Please plan to join us and please bring a friend or relative to share in this opportunity for worship and fellowship!
Extra ADVENT DEVOTIONAL BOOKLETS are in the library.
DECEMBER 22 is the date set for our choir cantata. This year's selection is "A Festive Celebration of Christmas Joy". Please join us and bring your friends as we present this selection of traditional songs and narration.
COOKBOOKS make great Christmas gifts. We will again be selling them after church on a couple Sundays in Dec. (8th and 15th). If you need any before, or after that, contact Diane Schnabel, LaNae Harberts or Kristi Dannenbring. Kairos also has them available during the week.
REMINDER: All money that is put into special envelopes (Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.) is designated as missions. Regular Sunday envelopes have two parts. One side is for general fund and the other side is for missions. If you want your offering to go to something other than general fund or missions, please write a note on the outside of your envelope. Usually, the loose plate offerings go into the general fund. It was voted on at the last quarterly meeting to designate loose plate offerings, from Thanksgiving through the end of the year, to go to the local food pantry. - The Board of Finance
TIS THE SEASON: The BOE once again is doing our Mission Mitten Tree. We are collecting blankets or warm outdoor clothing - scarves, mittens, hats, boots, coats anything that the congregation would like to donate to help those in need. Thank you, GOD Bless You this Christmas and your giving.
LADIES AID CHRISTMAS PROJECT is Main Street Living. If anyone is interested in contributing, there will be a basket at the kitchen window for several Sundays. Funds will be matched by the Ladies Aid. Thank you!
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Dec 8th 11:30 – 1:45 (all kids) ***Lunch served
Dec 11th 5-6 (all kids)
Dec 18th 5-6 (all kids)
Dec 22nd 10:45-1:15 (all kids) *** Lunch served
MAIN STREET LIVING – Dec. 8th – Kid’s Crossing joins the Little Shepherd and his little lamb (Brambles) as they journey to the manger to see the Baby Jesus. The featured speaker will be Rev. Tim Rynearson from Peace Lutheran Church in Brookings and Redeemer Lutheran Church in Flandreau. His sermon theme will be “Abiding in Hope.” The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.
LWML will meet this Thursday, Dec. 12th, at 2:00 p.m., at Julie Huber’s home. Please remember to bring your socks, some Christmas snacks and a Christmas reading.
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.
MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES – We will gather at 7:00 p.m. on Dec. 11th and Dec. 18th 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. The theme for this year’s Advent services is “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” Please plan to join us and please bring a friend or relative to share in this opportunity for worship and fellowship!
Extra ADVENT DEVOTIONAL BOOKLETS are in the library.
DECEMBER 22 is the date set for our choir cantata. This year's selection is "A Festive Celebration of Christmas Joy". Please join us and bring your friends as we present this selection of traditional songs and narration.
COOKBOOKS make great Christmas gifts. We will again be selling them after church on a couple Sundays in Dec. (8th and 15th). If you need any before, or after that, contact Diane Schnabel, LaNae Harberts or Kristi Dannenbring. Kairos also has them available during the week.
REMINDER: All money that is put into special envelopes (Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.) is designated as missions. Regular Sunday envelopes have two parts. One side is for general fund and the other side is for missions. If you want your offering to go to something other than general fund or missions, please write a note on the outside of your envelope. Usually, the loose plate offerings go into the general fund. It was voted on at the last quarterly meeting to designate loose plate offerings, from Thanksgiving through the end of the year, to go to the local food pantry. - The Board of Finance
TIS THE SEASON: The BOE once again is doing our Mission Mitten Tree. We are collecting blankets or warm outdoor clothing - scarves, mittens, hats, boots, coats anything that the congregation would like to donate to help those in need. Thank you, GOD Bless You this Christmas and your giving.
LADIES AID CHRISTMAS PROJECT is Main Street Living. If anyone is interested in contributing, there will be a basket at the kitchen window for several Sundays. Funds will be matched by the Ladies Aid. Thank you!
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Dec 8th 11:30 – 1:45 (all kids) ***Lunch served
Dec 11th 5-6 (all kids)
Dec 18th 5-6 (all kids)
Dec 22nd 10:45-1:15 (all kids) *** Lunch served
MAIN STREET LIVING – Dec. 8th – Kid’s Crossing joins the Little Shepherd and his little lamb (Brambles) as they journey to the manger to see the Baby Jesus. The featured speaker will be Rev. Tim Rynearson from Peace Lutheran Church in Brookings and Redeemer Lutheran Church in Flandreau. His sermon theme will be “Abiding in Hope.” The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.
LWML will meet this Thursday, Dec. 12th, at 2:00 p.m., at Julie Huber’s home. Please remember to bring your socks, some Christmas snacks and a Christmas reading.
Monday, December 2, 2013
12-01-13 Announcements
IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS please remember Clara Baer who continues to recuperate in the Freeman Hospital, those who are recovering at home, those in cancer treatment programs as well as our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.
MAIN STREET LIVING – Dec. 1st – Kid’s Crossing introduces the Christmas season with the program “Christmas Is.” The featured speaker will be Rev. Chris Asher from Resurrection Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. His sermon theme will be “It’s Time to Get Up.” The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.
MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES have been scheduled for this year. We will gather at 7:00 p.m. on Dec. 4th, Dec. 11th and Dec. 18th 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. The theme for this year’s Advent services will be “Oh Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel.” Please plan to join us and please bring a friend or relative to share in this opportunity for worship and fellowship!
ADVENT DEVOTIONAL BOOKLETS (written by Lutheran Hour Ministries) were distributed after last week’s worship service. Additional copies are in the library.
NO MIDWEEK SCHOOL CLASS this Wednesday (Dec. 4th).
WHO ARE OUR COLLEGE STUDENTS? - We are considering different ways to stay in touch with our members who are attending vocational schools and colleges. So that we can be sure that we know who these individuals are, would you please let the church office know (preferably by e-mail) the name, mailing address, e-mail address and cell phone number of anyone in your family who attending college or a vocational school. Thanks!
LADIES AID will meet for their Christmas meeting on Dec. 5th at 7:00 p.m. with Bible Study followed by a short business meeting. Members are asked to bring a Christmas goodie to share for lunch. Joan Dreessen is on Altar Guild for December. Coffee Hour committee for Dec. 1st is Ella and Elsie Hein, Cindy Hofer and Phyllis Knittel.
THANK YOU, again, to all who helped and contributed in any way to make our 49th annual bazaar a success! We raised $5,026.61 after expenses this year. (s) The Bazaar Committee
MISSING: We had a divided flat silverware tray that is no longer in the kitchen. If you know where it is or borrowed it please return it ASAP. Thank you.
COOKBOOKS make great Christmas gifts. We will again be selling them after church on a couple Sundays in Dec. (8th and 15th). If you need any before, or after that, contact Diane Schnabel, LaNae Harberts or Kristi Dannenbring. Kairos also has them available during the week.
CALANDAR sorry about having the ladies aid serve all month, they will be doing the 1st Sunday of December. There is a corrected copy of the calendar on the bullion board and the calendar for the week will also have the correct people that will be serving lunch, ushering and acolyte. Sorry about the mistake
REMINDER: All money that is put into special envelopes (Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.) is designated as missions. Regular Sunday envelopes have two parts. One side is for general fund and the other side is for missions. If you want your offering to go to something other than general fund or missions, please write a note on the outside of your envelope. Usually, the loose plate offerings go into the general fund. It was voted on at the last quarterly meeting to designate loose plate offerings, from Thanksgiving through the end of the year, to go to the local food pantry. - The Board of Finance
TIS THE SEASON: The BOE once again is doing our Mission Mitten Tree. We are collecting blankets or warm outdoor clothing - scarves, mittens, hats, boots, coats anything that the congregation would like to donate to help those in need. Thank you, GOD Bless You this Christmas and your giving.
CONGRATULATIONS to the 2nd - 3rd grade class as well as the 4th- 6th grade class! Both of these classes had 100% participation of class color day!!
To ALL those who participated way to show your spirit!! BOE
QUARTERLY ATTENDANCE AWARDS FOR OUR SS STUDENTS:
Students receiving awards today are:
Pre K-1st grade: Lydia Dannenbring
2nd-3rd grade: Zac Sayler with PERFECT ATTENDANCE
4th-6th grade: Isabel Sayler
7th-8th grade: A 4 way tie- Bryce Dannenbring, Charles Harberts, Lindsay Thomas and Morgan Dannenbring
It is so GREAT to see such good attendance in SS. Thank You Parents and Students. BOE
PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER USING YOUR God-given gifts and talents in service to our Lord and His church. In January we will need to fill various offices and positions. Please contact the Chairman of the Congregation (Randy Koerner) or any elder if you are willing to have your name placed on the 2014 election ballot. Thanks!
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Dec 4th 5-6 (all kids)
Dec 8th 11:30 – 1:45 (all kids) ***Lunch served
Dec 11th 5-6 (all kids)
Dec 18th 5-6 (all kids)
Dec 22nd 10:45-1:15 (all kids) *** Lunch served
Hearing God’s Word last week:
Sunday worship service: 142
Adult Bible Study: 8
Sunday School: 22
Men’s Wednesday Bible Study: 7
Thanksgiving: 95
MAIN STREET LIVING – Dec. 1st – Kid’s Crossing introduces the Christmas season with the program “Christmas Is.” The featured speaker will be Rev. Chris Asher from Resurrection Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. His sermon theme will be “It’s Time to Get Up.” The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.
MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES have been scheduled for this year. We will gather at 7:00 p.m. on Dec. 4th, Dec. 11th and Dec. 18th 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. The theme for this year’s Advent services will be “Oh Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel.” Please plan to join us and please bring a friend or relative to share in this opportunity for worship and fellowship!
ADVENT DEVOTIONAL BOOKLETS (written by Lutheran Hour Ministries) were distributed after last week’s worship service. Additional copies are in the library.
NO MIDWEEK SCHOOL CLASS this Wednesday (Dec. 4th).
WHO ARE OUR COLLEGE STUDENTS? - We are considering different ways to stay in touch with our members who are attending vocational schools and colleges. So that we can be sure that we know who these individuals are, would you please let the church office know (preferably by e-mail) the name, mailing address, e-mail address and cell phone number of anyone in your family who attending college or a vocational school. Thanks!
LADIES AID will meet for their Christmas meeting on Dec. 5th at 7:00 p.m. with Bible Study followed by a short business meeting. Members are asked to bring a Christmas goodie to share for lunch. Joan Dreessen is on Altar Guild for December. Coffee Hour committee for Dec. 1st is Ella and Elsie Hein, Cindy Hofer and Phyllis Knittel.
THANK YOU, again, to all who helped and contributed in any way to make our 49th annual bazaar a success! We raised $5,026.61 after expenses this year. (s) The Bazaar Committee
MISSING: We had a divided flat silverware tray that is no longer in the kitchen. If you know where it is or borrowed it please return it ASAP. Thank you.
COOKBOOKS make great Christmas gifts. We will again be selling them after church on a couple Sundays in Dec. (8th and 15th). If you need any before, or after that, contact Diane Schnabel, LaNae Harberts or Kristi Dannenbring. Kairos also has them available during the week.
CALANDAR sorry about having the ladies aid serve all month, they will be doing the 1st Sunday of December. There is a corrected copy of the calendar on the bullion board and the calendar for the week will also have the correct people that will be serving lunch, ushering and acolyte. Sorry about the mistake
REMINDER: All money that is put into special envelopes (Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.) is designated as missions. Regular Sunday envelopes have two parts. One side is for general fund and the other side is for missions. If you want your offering to go to something other than general fund or missions, please write a note on the outside of your envelope. Usually, the loose plate offerings go into the general fund. It was voted on at the last quarterly meeting to designate loose plate offerings, from Thanksgiving through the end of the year, to go to the local food pantry. - The Board of Finance
TIS THE SEASON: The BOE once again is doing our Mission Mitten Tree. We are collecting blankets or warm outdoor clothing - scarves, mittens, hats, boots, coats anything that the congregation would like to donate to help those in need. Thank you, GOD Bless You this Christmas and your giving.
CONGRATULATIONS to the 2nd - 3rd grade class as well as the 4th- 6th grade class! Both of these classes had 100% participation of class color day!!
To ALL those who participated way to show your spirit!! BOE
QUARTERLY ATTENDANCE AWARDS FOR OUR SS STUDENTS:
Students receiving awards today are:
Pre K-1st grade: Lydia Dannenbring
2nd-3rd grade: Zac Sayler with PERFECT ATTENDANCE
4th-6th grade: Isabel Sayler
7th-8th grade: A 4 way tie- Bryce Dannenbring, Charles Harberts, Lindsay Thomas and Morgan Dannenbring
It is so GREAT to see such good attendance in SS. Thank You Parents and Students. BOE
PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER USING YOUR God-given gifts and talents in service to our Lord and His church. In January we will need to fill various offices and positions. Please contact the Chairman of the Congregation (Randy Koerner) or any elder if you are willing to have your name placed on the 2014 election ballot. Thanks!
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Dec 4th 5-6 (all kids)
Dec 8th 11:30 – 1:45 (all kids) ***Lunch served
Dec 11th 5-6 (all kids)
Dec 18th 5-6 (all kids)
Dec 22nd 10:45-1:15 (all kids) *** Lunch served
Hearing God’s Word last week:
Sunday worship service: 142
Adult Bible Study: 8
Sunday School: 22
Men’s Wednesday Bible Study: 7
Thanksgiving: 95
Saturday, November 23, 2013
11-24-2013 Announcements
IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS we remember Chris Schenkel as he recovers from leg amputation surgery, Clara Baer as she recovers from abdominal surgery, Christa Peterson as she continues to undergo tests and analysis, those who are recovering at home, those in cancer treatment programs as well as our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.
MAIN STREET LIVING – Nov. 24th – Kid’s Crossing looks at how trusting in God can help us face difficult situations. The featured speaker will be Rev. Garen Pay from Pease Lutheran Church in Alcester. His sermon them will be “Promises For Sinners.” The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.
WE WILL BE DECORATING the church for Christmas on Friday, Nov. 29th at 6:00. Volunteers are needed and will be greatly appreciated! There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. Thank you in advance for helping to get your church ready for Christmas!
WHO ARE OUR COLLEGE STUDENTS? – We are considering different ways to stay in touch with our members who are attending vocational schools and colleges. So that we can be sure that we know who these individuals are, would you please let the church office know (preferably by e-mail) the name, mailing address, e-mail address and cell phone number of anyone in your family who is attending college or a vocational school. Thanks!
OUR THANKSGIVING DAY worship service will begin at 9:30 this Thursday. Please plan to join us and please bring a friend or relative to share in our worship and fellowship!
Dec 4th 5-6. (all kids)
Dec 8th 11:30-1:45. ***Lunch served (all kids)
Dec 11th 5-6 (all Kids)
Dec 18th 5-6 (all kids)
Dec 22nd 10:45-1:15 ***Lunch served (all kids)
MISSING: We had a divided flat silverware tray that is no longer in the kitchen. If you know where it is or borrowed it please return it ASAP. Thank you.
Ladies Aid will meet for their Christmas meeting on Dec. 5th at 7:00 p.m. with Bible Study followed by a short business meeting. Members are asked to bring a Christmas goodie to share for lunch. Joan Dreessen is on Altar Guild for December. Coffee Hour committee for Dec. 1st is Ella and Elsie Hein, Cindy Hofer and Phyllis Knittel.
OUR THANKSGIVING DAY worship service will begin at 9:30 this Thursday. Please plan to join us and please bring a friend or relative to share in our worship and fellowship!
COOKBOOKS make great Christmas gifts. We will again be selling them after church on a couple Sundays in Dec. (8th and 15th). If you need any before or after that contact Diane Schnabel, LaNae Harberts or Kristi Dannenbring. Kairos also has them available during the week.
MAIN STREET LIVING – Nov. 24th – Kid’s Crossing looks at how trusting in God can help us face difficult situations. The featured speaker will be Rev. Garen Pay from Pease Lutheran Church in Alcester. His sermon them will be “Promises For Sinners.” The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.
WE WILL BE DECORATING the church for Christmas on Friday, Nov. 29th at 6:00. Volunteers are needed and will be greatly appreciated! There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. Thank you in advance for helping to get your church ready for Christmas!
WHO ARE OUR COLLEGE STUDENTS? – We are considering different ways to stay in touch with our members who are attending vocational schools and colleges. So that we can be sure that we know who these individuals are, would you please let the church office know (preferably by e-mail) the name, mailing address, e-mail address and cell phone number of anyone in your family who is attending college or a vocational school. Thanks!
OUR THANKSGIVING DAY worship service will begin at 9:30 this Thursday. Please plan to join us and please bring a friend or relative to share in our worship and fellowship!
Dec 4th 5-6. (all kids)
Dec 8th 11:30-1:45. ***Lunch served (all kids)
Dec 11th 5-6 (all Kids)
Dec 18th 5-6 (all kids)
Dec 22nd 10:45-1:15 ***Lunch served (all kids)
MISSING: We had a divided flat silverware tray that is no longer in the kitchen. If you know where it is or borrowed it please return it ASAP. Thank you.
Ladies Aid will meet for their Christmas meeting on Dec. 5th at 7:00 p.m. with Bible Study followed by a short business meeting. Members are asked to bring a Christmas goodie to share for lunch. Joan Dreessen is on Altar Guild for December. Coffee Hour committee for Dec. 1st is Ella and Elsie Hein, Cindy Hofer and Phyllis Knittel.
OUR THANKSGIVING DAY worship service will begin at 9:30 this Thursday. Please plan to join us and please bring a friend or relative to share in our worship and fellowship!
COOKBOOKS make great Christmas gifts. We will again be selling them after church on a couple Sundays in Dec. (8th and 15th). If you need any before or after that contact Diane Schnabel, LaNae Harberts or Kristi Dannenbring. Kairos also has them available during the week.
Monday, November 18, 2013
11-17-13 Announcements
IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember those who are recovering at home, those in cancer treatment programs as well as our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.
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.
Main Street Living – Nov. 17th – Kid’s Crossing shows that God’s love surrounds us and gives us strength for every day. The featured speaker will be Rev. Kim Kantz from St. John Lutheran Church in Revillo and Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Milbank. His sermon theme will be “Coping With the Changing Times.” The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.
WE WILL BE DECORATING the church for Christmas on Friday, Nov. 29th at 6:00. Volunteers are needed and will be greatly appreciated! There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. Thank you in advance for helping to get your church ready for Christmas!
PARENTS, TEACHERS AND STUDENTS: Please mark your calendars for SS Class Spirit Day. On November 24th we are encouraging each class to show their spirit by dressing in the class color. PreK-1st : Green 2nd-3rd: Blue 4th-6th: Red 7-8th: Orange Let's see which class has the strongest spirit.
WHO ARE OUR COLLEGE STUDENTS? – We are considering different ways to stay in touch with our members who are attending vocational schools and colleges. So that we can be sure that we know who these individuals are, would you please let the church office know (preferably by e-mail) the name, mailing address, e-mail address and cell phone number of anyone in your family who is attending college or a vocational school. Thanks!
CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Nov 20th 5-6 (2nd grade-8th only)
Dec 4th 5-6. (all kids)
Dec 8th 11:30-1:45. ***Lunch served (all kids)
Dec 11th 5-6 (all Kids)
Dec 18th 5-6 (all kids)
Dec 22nd 10:45-1:15 ***Lunch served (all kids)
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.
Main Street Living – Nov. 17th – Kid’s Crossing shows that God’s love surrounds us and gives us strength for every day. The featured speaker will be Rev. Kim Kantz from St. John Lutheran Church in Revillo and Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Milbank. His sermon theme will be “Coping With the Changing Times.” The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.
WE WILL BE DECORATING the church for Christmas on Friday, Nov. 29th at 6:00. Volunteers are needed and will be greatly appreciated! There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. Thank you in advance for helping to get your church ready for Christmas!
PARENTS, TEACHERS AND STUDENTS: Please mark your calendars for SS Class Spirit Day. On November 24th we are encouraging each class to show their spirit by dressing in the class color. PreK-1st : Green 2nd-3rd: Blue 4th-6th: Red 7-8th: Orange Let's see which class has the strongest spirit.
WHO ARE OUR COLLEGE STUDENTS? – We are considering different ways to stay in touch with our members who are attending vocational schools and colleges. So that we can be sure that we know who these individuals are, would you please let the church office know (preferably by e-mail) the name, mailing address, e-mail address and cell phone number of anyone in your family who is attending college or a vocational school. Thanks!
CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Nov 20th 5-6 (2nd grade-8th only)
Dec 4th 5-6. (all kids)
Dec 8th 11:30-1:45. ***Lunch served (all kids)
Dec 11th 5-6 (all Kids)
Dec 18th 5-6 (all kids)
Dec 22nd 10:45-1:15 ***Lunch served (all kids)
Saturday, November 9, 2013
11-10-2013 Announcements
IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember those who are recovering at home, those in cancer treatment programs as well as our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.
MAIN STREET LIVING – Nov. 10th – Kid’s Crossing looks at Psalm 91:11 about God sending His angels to guard us. The featured speaker will be Rev. Ben Rucker from Zion Lutheran Church in Round Lake, MN. His sermon theme will be “He Told You So.” The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.
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.
WE WILL BE DECORATING the church for Christmas on Friday, Nov. 29th at 6:00. Volunteers are needed and will be greatly appreciated! There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. Thank you in advance for helping to get your church ready for Christmas!
THRIVENT ANNUAL MEETING – Hutchinson County Thrivent members are invited to attend the annual meeting in Tripp in the First American Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall at 6:00 tonight. A catered meal will be served with door prizes and musical entertainment.
CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Nov 10th 12:30-2:30 (2nd grade-8th only)
Nov 13th 5-6 (2nd grade-8th only)
Nov 20th 5-6 (2nd grade-8th only)
Dec 4th 5-6. (all kids)
Dec 8th 11:30-1:45. ***Lunch served (all kids)
Dec 11th 5-6 (all Kids)
Dec 18th 5-6 (all kids)
Dec 22nd 10:45-1:15 ***Lunch served (all kids)
SALEM HOME ANNUAL MEETING – Please see the notice posted on the bulletin board about the Salem Home’s upcoming annual meeting at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday, the speaker, the activities, etc.
BAZAAR: Thank you to everyone who donated, worked and supported us to make our 49th Bazaar another successful day. We could not do this without you. Also thanks for coming to help with the setup and cleaning on Sunday. (s) Bazaar Committee
MAIN STREET LIVING – Nov. 10th – Kid’s Crossing looks at Psalm 91:11 about God sending His angels to guard us. The featured speaker will be Rev. Ben Rucker from Zion Lutheran Church in Round Lake, MN. His sermon theme will be “He Told You So.” The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.
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.
WE WILL BE DECORATING the church for Christmas on Friday, Nov. 29th at 6:00. Volunteers are needed and will be greatly appreciated! There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. Thank you in advance for helping to get your church ready for Christmas!
THRIVENT ANNUAL MEETING – Hutchinson County Thrivent members are invited to attend the annual meeting in Tripp in the First American Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall at 6:00 tonight. A catered meal will be served with door prizes and musical entertainment.
CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Nov 10th 12:30-2:30 (2nd grade-8th only)
Nov 13th 5-6 (2nd grade-8th only)
Nov 20th 5-6 (2nd grade-8th only)
Dec 4th 5-6. (all kids)
Dec 8th 11:30-1:45. ***Lunch served (all kids)
Dec 11th 5-6 (all Kids)
Dec 18th 5-6 (all kids)
Dec 22nd 10:45-1:15 ***Lunch served (all kids)
SALEM HOME ANNUAL MEETING – Please see the notice posted on the bulletin board about the Salem Home’s upcoming annual meeting at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday, the speaker, the activities, etc.
BAZAAR: Thank you to everyone who donated, worked and supported us to make our 49th Bazaar another successful day. We could not do this without you. Also thanks for coming to help with the setup and cleaning on Sunday. (s) Bazaar Committee
Sunday, October 27, 2013
10/27/2013 Announcements
IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember those who are recovering at home, those in cancer treatment programs as well as our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.
CHRISTMAS CANTATA – It’s that time again! The St Paul Senior Choir is starting rehearsals for our Christmas Cantata. We are looking for some additional members – sopranos, altos, tenors and basses would be warmly welcomed! Come join us on Sunday mornings for practice from 11:30 to 12:30. We meet in the choir loft as we prepare the cantata to be performed in December here at St Paul. Come join us as we raise our voices in joyous praise to our Lord and Savior. Hosannas forever!
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN will again be performing the Christmas Eve service this year. We ask that you e-mail Amber at ambersayler@hotmail.com or Kristi at kedfuntalk@hotmail.com to let them know if your child/children will be participating. We would like to know no later than the end of October so parts can be divided out accordingly and a practice schedule can be set up. Thank you! – B of Ed
THE BOARD OF ED will be showing a movie TODAY Sunday October 27th at 4:00 that is called 25 Hill. Plot- 12 year-old Trey Caldwell (Nathan Gamble) is shattered when his soldier father is killed in Afghanistan, leaving a hole in the boy’s life – and an unfinished Soap Box Derby car in the garage. A final gift from his dad, the car is a constant reminder of all that could have been. But when Trey meets Roy Gibbs (Corbin Bernsen), a grizzled Fire Chief devastated by the loss of his firefighter son on 9/11, a new relationship forms and old wounds finally begin to heal. As the unlikely team works to complete the Soap Box car and train for the upcoming Derby, they’ll learn that life isn’t about the starting line or checkered flag – it’s about having the courage to make the incredible journey of faith in between. Please join us, we will be serving popcorn.
QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING NOTICE – Our Fall voters’ meeting will be held today in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service.
PLAN TO ATTEND THE BAZAAR ON NOVEMBER 7TH FROM 10:30 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M. We will again have a Country Store, Stitchery/Craft Booth and the Lunch Counter. We still need a few volunteers to help us during the day and evening shifts, please let us know if you are willing to help either in the kitchen, waitress or as a cashier. Thanks to all of you that have volunteered to work and/or bring food, this is greatly appreciated. The food list and the work schedule are posted on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall and on the refrigerator in the kitchen.
BAZAAR SET-UP: We will be setting up for the Bazaar and cleaning the kitchen on Sunday, Nov. 3rd starting at 1 p.m. We would appreciate if you would come and help us with this project. Also, please check the kitchen to see if any of the containers, bowls, cake pans or pie plates are yours; we seem to have items that have been left from funerals or potlucks that need to be returned to their rightful owners. Thank you.
COOKBOOKS: We have heard a lot of great things about our church's wonderful cookbook. Unfortunately there is always a few mistakes with a project like this. We would like to keep track of any errors that you may come across that will affect the outcome of a recipe. There is an orange notebook on top of the microwave in the kitchen and we ask that you write down any errors that you may find. You may also want to double check on the recipe(s) you put in. Thanks for your help on this.
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS – Notice #2 – The Church Council is proposing to change By-Law V(4) – Election of Officers on Page 14 of our Amended Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws dated July 16, 1995. The proposal is to change the Board of Finance to 3 members (from the current 5 member requirement) and to change the term of office for each member to 3 years (from the current 5 year requirement). These changes are proposed to become effective October 31, 2013. If you have any comments or suggestions, please contact Randy Koerner.
THE SAMARITAN GROUP is making plans to send our military people a care package. If you have anyone in the military that you would like to receive a package, please give Diane Schnabel their name and address. The package will go out about the 2nd week of November. Thank you.
THE BOARD OF ED is looking for an piano accompanist for the children's Christmas Eve program, anyone interested should contact Amber 925-7132, 759-6342 or ambersayler@hotmail.com LADIES AID Bazaar will be held November 7th. Plan now to attend. On Altar Guild for November is Julie Huber and Corrine Handel is Visiting Helper. Coffee Hour Committee for Nov. 3rd is Joan Dreessen, Millie Gunderson and Corrine Handel.
REMINDER: Please have your announcements in by noon on Thursday and if you have any announcements please e-mail those to the churches e-mail address. It is easier for the two of us doing them to make sure we don’t miss any. Thank you.
YOUTH GROUP will be meeting next Sunday, November 3rd at 7:00 p.m. please plan to attend.
CHRISTMAS CANTATA – It’s that time again! The St Paul Senior Choir is starting rehearsals for our Christmas Cantata. We are looking for some additional members – sopranos, altos, tenors and basses would be warmly welcomed! Come join us on Sunday mornings for practice from 11:30 to 12:30. We meet in the choir loft as we prepare the cantata to be performed in December here at St Paul. Come join us as we raise our voices in joyous praise to our Lord and Savior. Hosannas forever!
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN will again be performing the Christmas Eve service this year. We ask that you e-mail Amber at ambersayler@hotmail.com or Kristi at kedfuntalk@hotmail.com to let them know if your child/children will be participating. We would like to know no later than the end of October so parts can be divided out accordingly and a practice schedule can be set up. Thank you! – B of Ed
THE BOARD OF ED will be showing a movie TODAY Sunday October 27th at 4:00 that is called 25 Hill. Plot- 12 year-old Trey Caldwell (Nathan Gamble) is shattered when his soldier father is killed in Afghanistan, leaving a hole in the boy’s life – and an unfinished Soap Box Derby car in the garage. A final gift from his dad, the car is a constant reminder of all that could have been. But when Trey meets Roy Gibbs (Corbin Bernsen), a grizzled Fire Chief devastated by the loss of his firefighter son on 9/11, a new relationship forms and old wounds finally begin to heal. As the unlikely team works to complete the Soap Box car and train for the upcoming Derby, they’ll learn that life isn’t about the starting line or checkered flag – it’s about having the courage to make the incredible journey of faith in between. Please join us, we will be serving popcorn.
QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING NOTICE – Our Fall voters’ meeting will be held today in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service.
PLAN TO ATTEND THE BAZAAR ON NOVEMBER 7TH FROM 10:30 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M. We will again have a Country Store, Stitchery/Craft Booth and the Lunch Counter. We still need a few volunteers to help us during the day and evening shifts, please let us know if you are willing to help either in the kitchen, waitress or as a cashier. Thanks to all of you that have volunteered to work and/or bring food, this is greatly appreciated. The food list and the work schedule are posted on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall and on the refrigerator in the kitchen.
BAZAAR SET-UP: We will be setting up for the Bazaar and cleaning the kitchen on Sunday, Nov. 3rd starting at 1 p.m. We would appreciate if you would come and help us with this project. Also, please check the kitchen to see if any of the containers, bowls, cake pans or pie plates are yours; we seem to have items that have been left from funerals or potlucks that need to be returned to their rightful owners. Thank you.
COOKBOOKS: We have heard a lot of great things about our church's wonderful cookbook. Unfortunately there is always a few mistakes with a project like this. We would like to keep track of any errors that you may come across that will affect the outcome of a recipe. There is an orange notebook on top of the microwave in the kitchen and we ask that you write down any errors that you may find. You may also want to double check on the recipe(s) you put in. Thanks for your help on this.
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS – Notice #2 – The Church Council is proposing to change By-Law V(4) – Election of Officers on Page 14 of our Amended Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws dated July 16, 1995. The proposal is to change the Board of Finance to 3 members (from the current 5 member requirement) and to change the term of office for each member to 3 years (from the current 5 year requirement). These changes are proposed to become effective October 31, 2013. If you have any comments or suggestions, please contact Randy Koerner.
THE SAMARITAN GROUP is making plans to send our military people a care package. If you have anyone in the military that you would like to receive a package, please give Diane Schnabel their name and address. The package will go out about the 2nd week of November. Thank you.
THE BOARD OF ED is looking for an piano accompanist for the children's Christmas Eve program, anyone interested should contact Amber 925-7132, 759-6342 or ambersayler@hotmail.com LADIES AID Bazaar will be held November 7th. Plan now to attend. On Altar Guild for November is Julie Huber and Corrine Handel is Visiting Helper. Coffee Hour Committee for Nov. 3rd is Joan Dreessen, Millie Gunderson and Corrine Handel.
REMINDER: Please have your announcements in by noon on Thursday and if you have any announcements please e-mail those to the churches e-mail address. It is easier for the two of us doing them to make sure we don’t miss any. Thank you.
YOUTH GROUP will be meeting next Sunday, November 3rd at 7:00 p.m. please plan to attend.
Monday, October 21, 2013
10-20-13 announcements
IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember those who are recovering at home, those in cancer treatment programs as well as our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ. 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.
MAIN STREET LIVING – Oct. 20th – Kid’s Crossing stresses Philippians 4:6 that we are to make our requests known to God through our prayers. The featured speaker will be Rev. Kent Borglum from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Freeman. His sermon theme will be “Remain in the Word.” The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.
QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING NOTICE – Our Fall voters’ meeting will be held next Sunday in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service. BY-LAW AMENDMENTS – Notice #1 – The Church Council is proposing to change By-Law V(4) – Election of Officers on Page 14 of our Amended Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws dated July 16, 1995. The proposal is to change the Board of Finance to 3 members (from the current 5 member requirement) and to change the term of office for each member to 3 years (from the current 5 year requirement). These changes are proposed to become effective October 31, 2013. If you have any comments or suggestions, please contact Randy Koerner.
LADIES AID BAZAAR will be held November 7th. Plan now to attend. On altar guild for November is Julie Huber and Corrine Handel is visiting helper. Coffee hour committee for Nov. 3rd is Joan Dreessen, Millie Gunderson and Corrine Handel. Plan to attend the Bazaar on November 7th from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. We will again have a Country Store, Stitchery/Craft Booth and the Lunch Counter. We still need a few volunteers to help us during the day and evening shifts, please let us know if you are willing to help either in the kitchen, waitress or as a cashier. Thanks to all of you that have volunteered to work and/or bring food, this is greatly appreciated. The food list as of this week is posted on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall and on the refrigerator in the kitchen. Work schedule will be posted next Sunday.
BAZAAR SET-UP: We will be setting up for the Bazaar and cleaning the kitchen on Sunday, Nov. 3rd starting at 1 p.m. We would appreciate if you would come and help us with this project. Thank you.
CHRISTMAS CANTATA – It’s that time again! The St Paul Senior Choir is starting rehearsals for our Christmas Cantata. We are looking for some additional members – sopranos, altos, tenors and basses would be warmly welcomed! Come join us on Sunday mornings for practice from 11:30 to 12:30. We meet in the choir loft as we prepare the cantata to be performed in December here at St Paul. Come join us as we raise our voices in joyous praise to our Lord and Savior. Hosannas forever!
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN will again be performing the Christmas Eve service this year. We ask that you e-mail Amber at ambersayler@hotmail.com or Kristi at kedfuntalk@hotmail.com to let them know if your child/children will be participating. We would like to know no later than the end of October so parts can be divided out accordingly and a practice schedule can be set up. Thank you! -- Board of Education
SAVE THE DATE: Next Sunday October 27that 4 pm will be our first fall movie day for church families and guests. Please mark your calenders and come for fellowship and popcorn. Feel free to bring friends and a beverage. Thanks Board of Ed.
THE SAMARITAN GROUP is making plans to send our military people a care package. If you have anyone in the military that you would like to receive a package, please give Diane Schnabel their name and address. The package will go out about the 2nd week of November. Thank you.
THANK YOU my dear friends at St. Paul who remembered me with such beautiful cards and notes for my “Surprise “ 80th birthday on Oct.13th. It was wonderful hearing from each of you. I cherish the times we had together while we were living in Freeman such as the services at ST Paul with the beautiful choir music, the Bible Study, the coffee hour. LWML, Ladies Aid, and of course the annual bazaar. Hopefully I can see many of you at the bazaar this Nov. God has truly blessed me in these 80 years and I pray that He will continue to shower His blessings upon you as well. Gratefully, Marlene Geidel
Sunday, October 13, 2013
10-13-2013 Announcements
IN
YOUR DAILY PRAYERS
this week please remember those who are recovering at home, those in cancer
treatment programs as well as our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2
family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.
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.
MAIN
STREET LIVING – Oct. 13th – Kid’s Crossing looks at
how death in this life brings us to life in heaven. The featured speaker will be Rev. Paul Pater
from St. John’s Lutheran Church in Howard.
His sermon theme will be “Give Thanks.”
cookbook potluck – We are
excited to have a Cookbook Potluck on Sunday, October 20th. Prepare your dish or another from the
cookbook and bring it for a congregational meal on Sunday, October 20th
and discover all the delicious recipes that can be found in The St. Paul
Lutheran Cookbook!
THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE – has started making plans for the
November 7th event, which will run from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Food donations
are needed for chicken noodle soup, vegetable soup, chili soup, chicken
sandwich meat, salads, pies, pickles, crackers & coffee. We will also need
workers for the day and evening shifts. We will again have the Country Store,
Stitchery/Craft Booth, and the Lunch Counter. Please see or call Darlene Schrag
(925-7767), Corrine Handel (925-7433), Mildred Siekmann (925-7050), or Sharon
Pfeiffer (925-7604) if you are willing to donate food or work.
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN will again be performing the Christmas
Eve service this year. We ask that you
e-mail Amber at ambersayler@hotmail.com or Kristi at kedfuntalk@hotmail.com to
let them know if your child/children will be participating. We would like to know no later than the end
of October so parts can be divided out accordingly and a practice schedule can
be set up. Thank you! -- Board of
Education
LFL
QUARTERLY MEETING – This quarter’s meeting will be here at St Paul
Lutheran Church on October 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to join us!
the cookbooks have arrived! –
Sales to St. Paul congregational members will begin after church on October 13th
and will continue until the end of October.
The books will be selling for $20.00 each. Pre-sold books may also be picked up. Sales to the general public will begin at the
Bazaar on November 7th.
Monday, October 7, 2013
10-06-2013 Announcements
IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember those who are recovering at home, those in cancer treatment programs as well as our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.
Main Street Living – Oct. 6th – Kid’s Crossing learns to grow strong in the Lord through prayer. The featured speaker is Rev. Greg Lehr from Zion Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. His sermon theme will be “You Are My Witnesses.” The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.
LARGE-PRINT HYMNALS – If anyone desires to use a large-print hymnal, we will make available as many as we need. Just let any of the ushers know. Thanks.
midweek school snacks – There is a Fall Semester sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for those who wish to donate snacks for our Midweek School and Confirmation Class students. If you are planning to provide snacks, please choose your preferred dates early so that we have time to cover the remaining open dates. Thanks!
the cookbooks have arrived! – Sales to St. Paul congregational members will begin after church on October 13th and will continue until the end of October. The books will be selling for $20.00 each. Pre-sold books may also be picked up. Sales to the general public will begin at the Bazaar on November 7th.
cookbook potluck – We are excited to have a Cookbook Potluck on Sunday, October 20th. Prepare your dish or another from the cookbook and bring it for a congregational meal on Sunday, October 20th and discover all the delicious recipes that can be found in The St. Paul Lutheran Cookbook!
THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE – has started making plans for the November 7th event, which will run from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Food donations are needed for chicken noodle soup, vegetable soup, chili soup, chicken sandwich meat, salads, pies, pickles, crackers & coffee. We will also need workers for the day and evening shifts. We will again have the Country Store, Stitchery/Craft Booth, and the Lunch Counter. Please see or call Darlene Schrag (925-7767), Corrine Handel (925-7433), Mildred Siekmann (925-7050), or Sharon Pfeiffer (925-7604) if you are willing to donate food or work.
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN will again be performing the Christmas Eve service this year. We ask that you e-mail Amber at ambersayler@hotmail.com or Kristi at kedfuntalk@hotmail.com to let them know if your child/children will be participating. We would like to know no later than the end of October so parts can be divided out accordingly and a practice schedule can be set up. Thank you! -- Board of Education
SHHH! IT'S A SURPRISE AND YOU ARE INVITED: The daughters of Marlene Geidel are organizing a surprise 80th birthday party / open house for Marlene.
Where: The First Dakota National Bank 500 E Norway Mitchell SD
When: Sunday, October 13th from 1:30 - 4 pm.
No gifts please but we are requesting a card with a memory or funny story you can share with Marlene.
If you are not able to attend but would like to send a card please mail to:
Cheri Knittel 43683 285th Freeman SD 57029
Hope to see you there.
Friday, September 13, 2013
09-15-2013 Announcements
IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please pray for those who are recovering from surgery
and illness, and those in cancer treatment programs as well as our shut-in and
inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do
not yet know Christ.
MAIN STREET LIVING – Sept. 15th – Kid’s Crossing shows us that wisdom helps in making the right decisions in our life. The featured speaker is Rev. Scott Spiehs from St. John Lutheran Church in Wolsey. His sermon theme will be “Jesus Christ Saves Sinners.” The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.
PORTALS OF PRAYER – In addition to the standard pocket-size edition and the
full-size, large print edition, Portals of Prayer now has available a
digest-size edition. Both the size of
the booklet and the size of the font are in between the other two editions –
that is, the booklet and the font in the digest size are larger than the
pocket-size edition and are smaller than the large print edition. If you would like to receive the new
digest-size booklet each quarter (or for one quarter as a trial period), please
let the pastor know.
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.
HIP
HIP HORRAY!! Today is the first day of Sunday School. Sunday school will
be held upstairs, after church. There will be beverages in
classrooms, and the students may bring their snacks to the
classroom.
Also
the BOE would like to announce the following activities for the following fall
quarter
OCTOBER
27TH will be Movie
Matinee Day 4 PM in church fellowship hall- Please plan on coming for
fellowship and great family entertainment.
NOVEMBER
24TH will be Sunday
School Class Dress Day: We are asking the students and teachers to show
their class spirit by dressing by color; PreK-1st grade: Green
2-3rd grade: Blue 4-6th grade: Red
7-8th grade: Orange
DECEMBER
29TH Movie Matinee at 4
pm for church and family fellowship.
JANUARY
29TH
Sunday school formal dress up
day.
Please
save these dates on your calendar. Thanks You St Paul
Lutheran Board of Ed
ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES 7 – 12 are invited to attend the first
Mentor-Mentee meeting of the year to be held on Sunday, September 15th at
7:00 P.M. This is our kick-off meeting for the fall. Come and see
what we are about and join in on the fun and fellowship with the mentoring
teams at St. Paul Lutheran. You are also encouraged to join the St. Paul
Lutheran Mentor/Mentee Group on Facebook to keep posted about our happenings
and meetings. Come share the love of God with others while having fun.
THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE – has started making plans for the
November 7th event, which will run from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Food donations
are needed for chicken noodle soup, vegetable soup, chili soup, chicken
sandwich meat, tavern, salads, pies, cake, pickles, crackers & coffee. We
will also need workers for the day and evening shifts. We will again have the
Country Store, Stitchery/Craft Booth, and the Lunch Counter. Please see or call
Darlene Schrag (925-7767), Corrine Handel (925-7433), Mildred Siekmann
(925-7050), or Sharon Pfeiffer (925-7604) if you are willing to donate food or
work.
Monday, September 2, 2013
09/01/2013 Announcements
IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember those who are recovering from surgery and illness, Myron Schaffer who has been released from the VA hospital, those in cancer treatment programs as well as our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.
LADIES AID will meet on September 5th at 7:00 p,
with Cindy Hofer as Hostess. We will be starting a new Bible Study, followed by
the business meeting. Sharon Buechler is on Altar Guild for September and
Darlene Schrag is Visiting Helper. Coffee committee for September 1st is Lee
Lagendyk, Sharon Pfeiffer and Barb Salis.
WEEKLY
CHOIR PRACTICE will resume on Sept. 15th 11:30. Everyone invited to join. Please contact Jane at 925-7069 as soon as
possible and let her know if you want to be a part of our choir. No prior choir experience is necessary! Newcomers are always welcome to help us lift
our voices and give God all the glory!
IN
YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember those who are recovering from
surgery and illness, Myron Schaffer who has been released from the VA hospital,
those in cancer treatment programs as well as our shut-in and inactive members,
and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know
Christ.
Main
Street Living – Sept. 1st – Kid’s Crossing encourages us
to ask God for guidance and forgiveness as King David did. The
featured speaker is Rev. Bret Bierman from Trinity Lutheran Church in Mansfield
and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Stratford.
His sermon theme will be “The Full Armor of God.” The program is interpreted for the hearing
impaired.
NEXT SUNDAY IS RALLY DAY POTLUCK: The Board of Ed would like to
invite the congregation to a Rally Day Potluck. We will be preparing
Brauts and Hot dogs and are asking the congregation to bring a side dish or
dessert. We are planning for a great SS year and are hoping to see you all
there.
ROTH - THOMAS WEDDING – On Saturday, Sept. 7th,
Elliot Thomas and Christa Roth will enter the holy estate of matrimony
according to God’s Word. They desire our
prayers so that they may begin their marriage in God’s Name and with His
blessing. We thank our Lord for creating the institution of marriage and ask
God to bless this couple with peace and love.
May they be faithful in service to our Lord and reflect His love by
showing love to and for each other.
INSTALLATION
OF TEACHERS – Our Sunday School and Midweek School teachers
will be installed during next week’s worship service.
THANK
YOU, REV. SESTAK, for leading us in worship today! We sincerely appreciate your Christian
service to our Lord, to His Church and to our congregation!
Monday, August 26, 2013
8-25-13
IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please include Myron Schaffer in the VA hospital, Connie Hinckley as she recovers from a seizure, Arlene Stern as she recovers from knee replacement surgery, those in cancer treatment programs as well as our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.
MAIN STREET LIVING – August 25th – Kid’s Crossing looks at the events of Pentecost and the gift of the Holy Spirit. The featured speaker is Rev. Nathan Henschen from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Leola and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Ipswich. The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.
INSTALLATION OF TEACHERS – Our Sunday School and Midweek School teachers will be installed during our Sept. 8th worship service so all teachers should plan to be in church that day if at all possible. Thanks!
LADIES AID will meet on September 5th at 7:00 p, with Cindy Hofer as Hostess. We will be starting a new Bible Study, followed by the business meeting. Sharon Buechler is on Altar Guild for September and Darlene Schrag is Visiting Helper. Coffee committee for September 1st is Lee Lagendyk, Sharon Pfeiffer and Barb Salis.
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL Today is Summer Sunday School Video Finale; Today's video is a lesson in God's Grace as taught by Theo. We will learn about the Armor of God, the meaning of redemption and spiritual birth with this fun video. Please join Theo, Scratchy, Balfrey and our St Paul friends after church today in the Jr High class room upstairs. We will have snacks and beverages available upstairs. Can't wait to see you there. The Board Of Ed
SAVE THE DATE: for our kick off Sunday School Rally Day & Potluck on Sept 8th. The Board of Ed will be firing up the grill preparing brauts and hot dogs for the Sunday school students, teachers and congregation. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share and enjoy great food and fellowship. Thank You to all those that stepped up to teach and parents who encourage your children come to hear and learn God's Word. The Board of Ed
MAIN STREET LIVING – August 25th – Kid’s Crossing looks at the events of Pentecost and the gift of the Holy Spirit. The featured speaker is Rev. Nathan Henschen from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Leola and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Ipswich. The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.
INSTALLATION OF TEACHERS – Our Sunday School and Midweek School teachers will be installed during our Sept. 8th worship service so all teachers should plan to be in church that day if at all possible. Thanks!
LADIES AID will meet on September 5th at 7:00 p, with Cindy Hofer as Hostess. We will be starting a new Bible Study, followed by the business meeting. Sharon Buechler is on Altar Guild for September and Darlene Schrag is Visiting Helper. Coffee committee for September 1st is Lee Lagendyk, Sharon Pfeiffer and Barb Salis.
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL Today is Summer Sunday School Video Finale; Today's video is a lesson in God's Grace as taught by Theo. We will learn about the Armor of God, the meaning of redemption and spiritual birth with this fun video. Please join Theo, Scratchy, Balfrey and our St Paul friends after church today in the Jr High class room upstairs. We will have snacks and beverages available upstairs. Can't wait to see you there. The Board Of Ed
SAVE THE DATE: for our kick off Sunday School Rally Day & Potluck on Sept 8th. The Board of Ed will be firing up the grill preparing brauts and hot dogs for the Sunday school students, teachers and congregation. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share and enjoy great food and fellowship. Thank You to all those that stepped up to teach and parents who encourage your children come to hear and learn God's Word. The Board of Ed
Saturday, August 17, 2013
08/18/2013 Announcements
IN
OUR DAILY PRAYERS
this week please pray for those who are hospitalized (including Arlene Stern as
she recovers from knee surgery), in cancer treatment programs as well as our
shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your
life who do not yet know Christ.
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.
BAPTISM
OF ASHER MEHLHAFF – We joyfully welcome Asher Corey Mehlhaff into our
Christian family today through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism! We thank God for giving him new birth, true
faith, salvation and eternal life, and we pray that God’s holy angels will
watch over him throughout his life. Asher
is the son of Brian and Tracey Mehlhaff.
Please greet them in the receiving line following our worship service.
MAIN
STREET LIVING – August 18th – Kid’s Crossing tells
about meeting an old friend and how they walked and talked about the past. The
featured speaker is Rev. Richard Milbrandt from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Plankinton
and Trinity Lutheran Church in White Lake. His sermon theme will be “We Take the Heat
With Jesus.”
LADIES AID will meet on September 5th at 7:00 p,
with Cindy Hofer as Hostess. We will be starting a new Bible Study, followed by
the business meeting. Sharon Buechler is on Altar Guild for September and
Darlene Schrag is Visiting Helper. Coffee committee for September 1st is Lee
Lagendyk, Sharon Pfeiffer and Barb Salis.
HELLO PARENTS AND STUDENTS: We are planning to do an informal SS the last Sunday of
each month this summer. We will be meeting in the Jr High class room right
after church. You may grab your snacks and come upstairs. We will have
beverages there for you. Please plan on coming for a small devotion/prayer and
Christian movie in lieu of our monthly movie nights- at least during the
summer. Hope to see you all there. GOD's Blessings to You this fine day and the
rest of the week.
YOUTH GROUP OUTTING: The youth group will be going roller
skating in Sioux Falls on August 23. We
will be meeting at the church at 5:oo p.m., hope to see you there for a fun
time and fellowship.
Monday, July 29, 2013
7-28-2013
IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please pray for those who are hospitalized, recovering at home and in cancer treatment programs as well as our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.
Main Street Living – July 28th – Today the discussion centers around what is really the most important thing in our lives. The featured speaker is Rev. Sam Needham from Concordia Lutheran Church in Vermillion. His sermon theme is “Lord, Teach Us How to Pray.” The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.
LADIES AID will not meet in August. Lee Lagendyk is on Altar Guild for August and Visiting Helper is Alice Fliginger. Coffee Hour committee for August 4th is Ella and Elsie Hein, Cindy Hofer and Phyllis Knittel.
QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING NOTICE – Our Summer voters’ meeting will be held today in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service.
SUNDAY & WEEKDAY SCHOOL is around the corner. This learning experience is so important to our children. The Board of Ed is asking the congregation to prayerfully consider participating in teaching our children. If you would like more information or to sign up please contact Cheri Knittel, Kristi Dannenbring, Amber Sayler or Maria White. Thank You.
TODAY IS OUR MONTHLY SUNDAY SCHOOL; We will have the children's snacks and drinks up in the Junior High class room where we will be showing a DVD. Hope to see you all there.
GOD'S BACKYARD VBS was a HUGE success! Thank you congregation for your donation of supplies. We couldn't have done it without your help. An extra Big Thank You to those that gave their time and talent to help our children learn about the Bible and Jesus. Amber Sayler, Brian Knittel, Bryce Dannenbring, Cassie Natvig, Charles Harberts, Cheri Knittel, Christa Roth, Darla Harris, Diane Schnabel, Isabel Sayler, Jeani Dubs, Joni Knittel, Karen Pidde, Karissa Podzimek, Keith Andersen, Kristi Dannenbring, LaNae Harberts, Maria White, Melissa Kleinsasser, Meranda Van Ningen, Morgan Dannenbring, Penny Smidt, Stacy Roth, Stefani Ruml, Tracy Andersen, Zac Sayler, Mark Harberts and Pastor Borglum. Without these dedicated individuals we would not have the opportunity to spread the word of Jesus. THANK YOU !!! The Board of Ed.
Sunday, July 21, 2013
07/21/2013 Announcements
IN
OUR DAILY PRAYERS
this week please remember those who are hospitalized, Mary Jenkins and Orville
Huber as they each recover from having a stroke, Emily Hofer as she recovers at
home from back surgery, those in cancer treatment programs, our shut-in and
inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do
not yet know Christ.
MAIN
STREET LIVING – July 21st – Kid’s Crossing has Janitor Bob and Lisa
comparing the good Samaritan story to the modern trend of random acts of
kindness. The featured speaker is Rev.
Bill Sabol from Trinity Lutheran Church in Jasper, MN. His sermon theme is “One Thing Needful.” The program is interpreted for the hearing
impaired.
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.
THE TIME HAS COME FOR GOD BACKYARD
VBS: VBS starts tomorrow so if your child is
attending and you have not registered yet, please do so today. Registration forms are on the bulletin board
in the fellowship hall. You can give them to Cheri Knittel, Amber Sayler or
Maria White. We want to send a BIG Thank
You to all the help by donating supplies and are will to serve during this
coming week. The Board of Ed will be
preparing the church this afternoon at 1 p.m.
If there is any that wish to help, but are not able to during the week,
we are always grateful for additional help in decorating and getting tables and
such arranged. Thank you the Board of
Ed.
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL video will be shown July 28, following
the church service for those that would like to, mark your calendars.
LADIES AID will not meet in August. Lee Lagendyk is on Altar Guild for August and
Visiting Helper is Alice Fliginger. Coffee
Hour committee for August 4th is Ella and Elsie Hein, Cindy Hofer
and Phyllis Knittel.
Monday, July 15, 2013
07/14/2013 Announcements
IN
OUR DAILY PRAYERS
this week please remember Emily Hofer who is recovering from back surgery, Mary
Jenkins hospitalized with a possible stroke, Tracey and Brian Mehlhaff on the
birth of a healthy baby boy, Myron Schaffer who continues to recover in the VA
hospital, those in cancer treatment programs, our shut-in and inactive members,
and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know
Christ.
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.
LFL QUARTERLY MEETING – This quarter’s meeting will be at
Emmaus Lutheran Church in Tripp on July 19th at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join us!
LUTHERAN ISLAND SUMMER CAMP – The camp schedule and program
activities for the last half of the summer is now available. Please see the letter from Mount Calvary
(Huron) on the bulletin board for more information.
ATTENDING THE STURGIS RALLY? – For anyone attending the 2013 Sturgis
Motorcycle Rally, safe and quiet RV parking accommodations are available on a
first-come, first-serve basis at Blessed Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Please see the letter from the church on the
bulletin board for more information.
Main
Street Living – July 14th – Kid’s Crossing has Janitor Bob and Lisa
telling the story about the healing of the crippled man at the pool of
Bethsaida. The featured speaker is Rev.
Iver Possehl from Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Howard. His sermon theme is “How to Get Eternal
Life.” The program is interpreted for
the hearing impaired.
THE PICTORIAL DIRECTORIES ARE HERE. Please pick up your copy after services. If you did not take pictures and would like a
directory, please put your name on the list at the table. It is our hope that
these directories will be a blessing to you for years to come.-The Samaritans
THANK YOU very much to the Samaritan Group for all of the work
it took to get our new picture directory organized, printed and
distributed! The giving of your time and
effort is very much appreciated!
Rev. Matthew Harrison has been
re-elected to the office of President of the Synod. He received 4,262 votes (66.3%) out of the
6,432 total votes that were cast. There
were 1,769 voting members (i.e., 22% of the electorate) who did not vote in
this election.
WHAT
IS THE LCMS?
2.34
million baptized members
1.80
million confirmed members
540,000
non-confirmed youth
6,170
congregations
24,000
professional church workers
(18,000
teachers and 6,000 pastors)
623
chaplains
248
campus ministries
150
full-time missionaries
35
districts
60
separate corporations
2,700
elementary & pre-K schools
88
high schools
10
college & universities
2
seminaries
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