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 28^th – 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 4^th 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.

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 21^st – 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 4^th is Ella and Elsie Hein, Cindy Hofer and Phyllis Knittel.

 

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 19^th 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 14^th – 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

07/07/2013 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember the family of Max Schamber who went home to be with his Lord last Tuesday morning.  We also pray for those who are hospitalized, 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.

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.

MAX SCHAMBER’S ENTRANCE INTO GLORY – We pray for peace and comfort for the family of Max Schamber whom God called home last Tuesday, July 2^nd.  We pray that God would comfort all who mourn with the hope of the glorious resurrection of the body and a happy reunion in heaven, and that He would sustain the family with the knowledge that all who remain faithful will be given the crown of eternal life and will be in our Lord’s presence forevermore.  Max’s home-going service was held yesterday, July 6^th.

MAIN STREET LIVING – July 7^th – Kid’s Crossing tells about how good it is to have the printed Bible available to us to read.  The featured speaker is Rev. Thomas Brown from Zion Lutheran Church in Mitchell.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

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.

YOUTH GROUP COOKOUT is tonight at 6:00 p.m. at John and Aleta Starner’s house please plan to attend.  It will be a fun night with good food and fellowship.

SAMARITAN GROUP will have a meeting on Wednesday, July 10th, 7:00 pm at the church to sort and organize recipes.

BUSINESS OWNERS:  Please consider advertising your business or home based business in the St. Paul Lutheran Cookbook.  Contact Penny Saarie for more information. 

 

06/30/2013 Announcement

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Max Schamber as well as those who are hospitalized, 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.

BAPTISM OF HANK PETERS – We joyfully welcome Hank James Peters 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.  Hank is the son of Chris and Jenny Peters.  Please greet them in the receiving line following our worship service.

THE FLOWERS on the altar this morning are in honor of Pauline Walz. Congratulate her as she celebrates her 102nd birthday.

MAIN STREE LIVING – June 30^th – Kid’s Crossing tells Lily of a mistake that leads to a confession with consequences.  The featured speaker is Rev. David Otten from Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dimock.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

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.

LADIES AID will not meet in July. Barb Salis is on Altar Guild for July and Visiting Helpers are Marie Wrenn and Pauline Walz. Coffee Hour Committee for July 7th is Joan Dreessen, Millie Gunderson and Corrine Handel.

YOUTH GROUP MEETING will be July 7at 6:00 p.m. at John and Aleta Starner’s house.    Youth please bring your family along and plan on it being a good time of fun, food and fellowship.  See you all there.

RECIPES NEEDED:  Response to the cookbook project has been slow.  PLEASE submit your recipes as soon as possible.  If you have already submitted recipes PLEASE consider submitting a few more.   Many more recipes are needed to make a quality cookbook that will represent our congregation to the community.

BUSINESS OWNERS:  Please consider advertising your business or home based business in the St. Paul Lutheran Cookbook.  Contact Penny Saarie for more information.