Thursday, January 3, 2013

12-30-2012 Announcements


IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember 8-year-old Cole Nelson (who has brain cancer) and his family, LaNae Harberts (whose father passed away last week) and her family, all others in need of our prayers, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 people in your life who do not yet know Christ.

PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER using your God-given gifts and talents in service to Him and His church.  In January we will need various offices and positions filled.  Please contact Chairman of the Congregation, Randy Koerner, if you are willing to have your name placed on the 2013 ballot.  Thanks!

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 2013 will bring but whatever may happen, one thing remains the same:  Jesus Christ, who is “our God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, our shelter from the stormy blast and our eternal home” (LSB 733 Verse 1).

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS in the church will be taken down on Friday, January 4th, 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!

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

LADIES AID will meet on January 3rd at 7:00 p.m. for Bible Study and a business meeting.  Hostess will be Marie Wrenn.  On Altar Guild for January is Ruth Koerner; coffee hour committee for January 6th is Susan Borglum.

MIDWEEK SCHOOL and CONFIRMATION CLASSES will resume January 2nd!

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

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

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

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

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

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