Saturday, January 25, 2014

1-26-14 announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS we remember the family of Bernice Cvrk who was called home this last week, all those who are recovering at home from illness and 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 – Jan. 26th – Kid’s Crossing tells the story about Jesus telling the disciples that He would make them fishers of men. The featured speaker will be Rev. Gordon Goldhammer from Grace Lutheran Church in Deadwood and Blessed Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Sturgis. His sermon theme will be “Jesus is All You Need.” The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

ANNUAL VOTERS’ MEETING NOTICE – Our annual voters’ meeting will be held today in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service.

BERNICE CVRK’S ENTRANCE INTO GLORY – We pray for peace and comfort for the family of Bernice Cvrk whom God called home last Tuesday, Jan. 21st. 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. Bernice’s home-going service will be held tomorrow, Jan. 27th.

ATTENTION DART BALL PLAYERS: This week's games are on Monday, January 27. Delmont is at Freeman. Warm up is at 7:15 pm and game time is 7:30pm.

THE SOUTH DAKOTA GIDEONS will have a short presentation for us after next week’s worship service. Doug Gilbert, representing this Christian Businessmen’s Association, will discuss the Gideons’ mission to purchase and distribute the Bible around the world and what we can do to help them. A freewill offering for the Gideons’ work will also be accepted after the service.

OUR 2014 CHURCH OFFICERS will be installed during next week’s worship service.

LADIES AID will meet on February 6th at 7:00 pm with Lea Lagendyk as Hostess. The Bible Study will be Session 3 – The Great Banquet, followed by the Business meeting. On Altar Guild for February is Sharon Pfeiffer and Millie Gunderson is Visiting Helper.

THE MENTOR/MENTEE GROUP will be hosting the annual Valentine Dinner on Sunday, February 16th. Meal times include 5:15 p.m. 6:00 p.m. or 6:45 p.m. Please see a youth member after church in the fellowship hall to sign up".

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 signup sheet on the bulletin board.

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.

PHONE PRAYER MINISTRY – If you wish to be a member of our telephone prayer chain or if you have a prayer request, please contact the Pastor at 925-7333 or 999-5591. Your prayer request may either be specific or general in nature; names or other personal information need not be given.

e-PRAYER MINISTRY – If you wish to be a member of our e-mail prayer chain or if you have a prayer request, please contact the Pastor at 925-7333 or 999-5591. You may also send him an e-mail. Our e-Prayer Ministry is in addition to our telephone prayer chain.

Monday, January 20, 2014

01/19/2014 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS please pray for Isabel Sayler as she recovers from her nose surgery, for those in cancer treatment programs, for 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 – Jan. 19th – Kid’s Crossing revolves around John the Baptist preparing the way for the ministry of Jesus. The featured speaker will be Rev. Greg Lehr from Zion Lutheran in Sioux Falls. His sermon theme will be “A Servant of the One True King.” The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER using your God-given gifts and talents in service to our Lord and His church. At our Annual Meeting 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!

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 signup sheet on the bulletin board.

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.

ATTENTION DART BALL PLAYERS; The dart ball season begins on January 20, with Parkston at Freeman. 2014 SCHEDULES are on the bulletin board-pick one up. ALSO, PRACTICES are scheduled for 3:00 pm on Sunday, January 12&19. If you have any questions, contact Tom Stolp or Rev. Weeman.

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.

LADIES AID will meet on February 6th at 7:00 pm with Lea Lagendyk as Hostess. The Bible Study will be Session 3 – The Great Banquet, followed by the Business meeting. On Altar Guild for February is Sharon Pfeiffer and Millie Gunderson is Visiting Helper.

MENTOR/MENTEE meeting January 19th at 7 p.m., please attend to discuss the February Valentine Dinner.

ANNUAL VOTERS’ MEETING NOTICE – Our annual voters’ meeting will be held January 26th in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service.

YOU ARE A BLESSING to St Paul Lutheran!! The BOE collected, with your help, 34 scarves, 12 blankets, 22 pairs of socks,slippers & boots, 2 pair of ear muffs, 84 hats, 79 pairs of mittens & gloves, 8 misc. (thermal underwear, bears and shirts) during the Christmas season that was donated to the food pantry. "Well done my good and faithful servant."

SUNDAY JANUARY 26TH is the Sunday School "Formal" dress up day. Lets show Jesus and the congregation how nice we look when we are dressed our BEST. BOE

Friday, January 10, 2014

01- 12-14 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS please remember all those for whom God has answered our prayers, for those in cancer treatment programs, for 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 – Jan. 12th – Kid’s Crossing teaches the story of Jesus’ Baptism and what it means to be beloved. The featured speaker will be Rev. Dan Domke from Mount Calvary Lutheran in Huron. His sermon theme will be “Trusting in Works vs. God’s Command and Promise.” The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

ANNUAL VOTERS’ MEETING NOTICE – Our annual voters’ meeting will be held January 26th in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service.

PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER using your God-given gifts and talents in service to our Lord and His church. At our Annual Meeting 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!

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 signup sheet on the bulletin board.


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.

ATTENTION DART BALL PLAYERS; The dart ball season begins on January 20, with Parkston at Freeman. 2014 SCHEDULES are on the bulletin board-pick one up. ALSO, PRACTICES are scheduled for 3:00 pm on Sunday, January 12&19. If you have any questions, contact Tom Stolp or Rev. Weeman.

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

Friday, January 3, 2014

01/05/2014 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS we remember our hospitalized (Richard Salis and Myron Schaffer), Clara Baer who has been released into Oakview Nursing Home, newborn Riley Sandberg (granddaughter of Joan and Dean Dreessen) in the Des Moines Hospital NIC Unit for some premature birth issues, 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.

JUST A REMINDER this afternoon is the movie matinee @ 4 pm. It was moved to today since the weather was so cold last week. Come see a great movie and great fellowship back here at 4. Thank You BOE

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.

ATTENTION DART BALL PLAYERS; The dart ball season begins on January 20, with Parkston at Freeman. 2014 SCHEDULES are on the bulletin board-pick one up. ALSO, PRACTICES are scheduled for 3:00 pm on Sunday, January 12&19. If you have any questions, contact Tom Stolp or Rev. Weeman.

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. If you have picked one up please disregard the first one and pick up a revised one thank you.

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 signup sheet on the bulletin board.

PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER using your God-given gifts and talents in service to our Lord and His church. At our Annual Meeting 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.

LADIES AID had a successful Christmas Project this year which was to provide financial support for the Main Street Living television programming broadcasts. Donations received were $160; however, since this was a $-for-$ matching fund project, a check for $320 was sent to MSL. Thank you very much to all who helped make the project a success!

MAIN STREET LIVING – Jan. 5th – No scheduling information is available.

THANK YOU so much to everyone who gave us cards and gifts this Christmas season! Truly your goodness is a witness to all. We pray that God would continue to bestow His blessings upon every one of you. (s) Susan and Pastor B.

THRIVENT NOTICE – There will be an open meeting at the Kairos this Wednesday. For more information, please see the notice posted on the bulletin board.

SAMARITAN MEMBERS: Please plan on coming this Wed. Jan 8th for faith, food and fellowship. Meeting starting at 6:30 p.m.

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