03/17/2013 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please include Kermit Schrag (in Oakview), Lucille Rembold (just released from the hospital), Valera Koch (hospitalized after suffering a stroke), those recovering at home, 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 MELCHER SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE has begun accepting applications for its 2013 awards.  Please contact the Pastor if you need an application form.  Eligible applicants are members of St. Paul Lutheran Church who are either high school seniors or college students.  Completed forms may be returned to the Pastor or to any of the 3 committee members (Betsy Knodel, Bobbi Salis and Diane Schnabel) on or before the April 28, 2013 deadline.

SAVE THE DATE – On Tuesday, April 9^th, St. Paul will be serving at The Banquet in Sioux Falls.  They suggest we have 40+ people there to help serve, along with a small group that goes early to help prepare the supper meal.  Please consider being a part of this worthwhile event.  More details will come later and a sign-up sheet will be posted on the bulletin board.

GAMES AND PUZZLES – We will also be doing a game/puzzle drive for The Banquet throughout March.  We are asking for new or slightly used board games, puzzles and color/activity books.  We ask if the games or puzzles have been used that you please check to see that no pieces are missing.  The Banquet will distribute these items at a later date but we will have someone transport them that evening to Sioux Falls.  There is a large plastic tub in the Fellowship Hall for collecting these items.

EASTER LILY REMINDER – For those of you who are planning to purchase an Easter lily for our altar on Easter Sunday and would like the person’s name in the bulletin for whom the flowers are given in memory of, please let us know as soon as possible but not later than Maundy Thursday (March 28^th).  Thank you.

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 Lenten Services – This year’s Lenten season theme is “Mountains of Faith.”  A soup and sandwich supper will be offered beginning at 5:45.  All services will begin at 7:00 p.m.  Please bring a friend as you join us for worship!  The remaining mountains that we will visit this year will be:

Wed., Mar. 20         “Mount Gerizim – A Place of Blessing”

Thur., Mar. 28         “Mount Olivet – The Faith of Our Lord”

Fri., Mar. 29            “Mount Calvary – Paid in Full”

ST PAUL MOVIE MATINEE at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 24^th – 12-yr old Ted will do anything to find a real live Truffula tree in order to impress the girl of his dreams.  As he embarks on his journey, Ted discovers the incredible story of the lorax, a grumpy but charming creature, who speaks to trees.  Come for fellowship and fun while watching Dr Suess’ “The Lorax.”

REMINDER that March 24^th is Crazy Sunday for the students and teachers.  All those wishing to participate are encouraged to dress for “Pajama Day.”  Winners will be awarded a prize and photos will be taken of those who participate, for all to enjoy.  Thank you.  (s) The Board of Education

VALERA KOCH’s ADDRESS – For those who wish to send a card to Mrs. Koch, her son asked that the cards be sent to her home address as follows even though she is still in the hospital:  206 Pleasant Avenue North, Glencoe, MN 55336.  Mrs. Koch’s husband (the late Rev. Willard Koch) was our Pastor from August of 1962 thru June of 1967.

THRIVENT MEMBERS – For 2013, Thrivent has made some changes to the Choice Dollar program so you will need to designate your dollars each year.  They will no longer use the RECURRING deposit option.  Richard has a flyer that he will be handing out after the service or you may contact any of the board members with questions.

The TRUSTEES will be taking bids on lawn mowing for this summer.  If you would like to submit a bid, please contact one of the trustees, Morgan Kleinsasser, Darren Walz or Matt Rigo.