10-26-2014 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Cheryl Walz, Tom Stolp, Arden Stern, Richard Salis, Mahala Peterson and all others who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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. 26^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Bret Bierman of Trinity Lutheran Church in Mansfield and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Stratford.  His sermon theme is “It Hurts When I Fall.”  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

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

reformation worship service choir – The final rehearsal will be this afternoon from 3:00 until 4:30.

REFORMATION WORSHIP SERVICE – We will be hosting this year’s annual Reformation worship service for our circuit of 12 churches.  The service will be next Sunday with a songfest beginning at 10:30 and the worship service beginning at 11:00 so as to allow the members of the other circuit churches to attend.  Following the service, we will offer a noon meal in our Fellowship Hall.  The cost will be $6.00; lunch tickets may be purchased from the Pastor.  At 2:00 Rev. Dr. Paul Maier (a professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan Univ. and a prolific author) will begin his presentation on the history of the Reformation.  Additional information has been posted on the bulletin board.

THRIVENT ANNUAL MEETING – We will be hosting this year’s annual meeting of Hutchinson County Chapter of Thrivent Insurance.  It will be held on Sunday, Nov. 9^th at 6:00.  A catered meal will be served.  Please RSVP by Nov. 3^rd to Romona Ulmer at 387-5451.

Attend the 50th BAZAAR on November 6 starting at 10:30 am.  Julie Huber is on Altar Guild for November and Corrine Handel is Visiting Helper

PLAN TO ATTEND THE BAZAAR on November 6^th from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  We will again have a Country Store, Stitchery/Craft Booth and the Lunch Counter.  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.  The work schedule is also included with the bulletin, and as you can see we are short waitresses & kitchen helpers for the evening; if you are willing to help, tell one of the Bazaar Committee members or just show up & help us out. Thanks.

THE SAMARITAN GROUP will be sending out Solider Packages in November. If you have a family member, friend or someone you would like to receive a package please contact Diane Schnabel.

KITCHEN CLEANING:  We will be cleaning the kitchen, this afternoon at 1:30 p.m. in preparation for the November 6^th Bazaar and would appreciate your help. Then next Sunday after all the Circuit Reformation events are over we will be doing the setup in the fellowship hall if you are able to help with that, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

SUNDAY SCHOOL: There will be no Sunday School on November 2^nd.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS needed for the November 16^th through December 7^th.  We will be teaching the Christmas Story through Textiles, Art, Creative Writing/Music, and Cooking. Each workshop is taught three of the four weeks, so this is a three week commitment.   If you are interested in teaching, please talk to Kristi, Amber, Maria, or Lisa

MISC. STATISTICS ABOUT SD DISTRICT CHURCHES:

There are 109 LCMS congregations in SD.

81 churches have a weekly attendance of 100 or less.

26 churches have a weekly attendance of 25 or less.

6 churches have a weekly attendance of 300 or more.

73 churches are in multiple-point parishes.

98 churches made 2014 Mission intentions of over $1 million.

10-19-2014 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember Cheryl Walz and all others who are recovering from surgery or illness, those currently 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.

Main Street Living – Oct. 19^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Nathan Henschen of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Leola.  His sermon theme is “The Lord Reigns.”  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.

THRIVENT ANNUAL MEETING – We will be hosting this year’s annual meeting of Hutchinson County Chapter of Thrivent Insurance.  It will be held on Sunday, Nov. 9^th at 6:00.  A catered meal will be served.  Please RSVP by Nov. 3^rd to Romona Ulmer at 387-5451.

THE SAMARITAN GROUP will be sending out Solider Packages in November. If you have a family member, friend or someone you would like to receive a package please contact Diane Schnabel.

reformation worship service choir – Rehearsals will be this afternoon and next week from 3:00 until 4:30.

REFORMATION WORSHIP SERVICE – We will be hosting this year’s annual Reformation worship service for our circuit of 12 churches.  The service will be on Nov. 2^nd with a songfest beginning at 10:30 and the worship service beginning at 11:00 so as to allow the members of the other circuit churches to attend.  Following the service, we will offer a noon meal in our Fellowship Hall.  The cost will be $6.00; lunch tickets may be purchased from the Pastor.  At 2:00 Rev. Dr. Paul Maier (a professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan Univ. and a prolific author) will begin his presentation on the history of the Reformation.  Additional information has been posted on the bulletin board.

BAZAAR UPDATE: – Thanks to all that have volunteered to bring food & work at the Bazaar on November 6th. We have posted the food list on the refrigerator in the kitchen and on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall, if you would like to check what you have volunteered to bring. The work schedule is not complete yet, and we hope to have that ready & posted by next Sunday. Please see or call Corrine Handel (925-7433), Darlene Schrag (925-7767), Mildred Siekmann (925-7050), or Sharon Pfeiffer (925-7604), if you have any questions or if we have not contacted you & you are willing to donate food or work. Thank you.

A THANK YOU from both Main Street Living and from President Sattgast on behalf of the District’s Mercy Grant Fund has been given to all SD congregations.  Both of these entities are very grateful for all of the support that has been given to them which has, in turn, allowed them to serve the spiritual and physical needs of God’s people.  Thank you very much!

CHURCH CLOSING – The voters assembly of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Ipswich has voted to close their church.  Please keep the parish in your prayers as they prepare for their final worship service.

10-12-2014 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember Bunne Weeman in mourning for her brother who just passed away, Mahala Peterson who fell and dislocated her shoulder last week, Joan Dreessen who had knee replacement surgery, Richard Salis who had a heart procedure done, Cheryl Walz, Arden Stern and all others recovering from surgery or illness, 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. 12^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Tim Koch of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wecota and Concordia Lutheran Church in Cresbard.  His sermon theme will be “Jesus is No Genie.”  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

FROM THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE: – we are in the process of trying to finalize plans for the November 6^th event, which will run from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Food donations that we still need are chicken noodle soup, chicken for sandwiches, salads, pie, pickles & crackers. We also still need workers for the day and evening shifts. Please see or call Corrine Handel (925-7433), Darlene Schrag (925-7767), Mildred Siekmann (925-7050), or Sharon Pfeiffer (925-7604), if you are willing to donate food or work. Thank you.

REFORMATION WORSHIP SERVICE – We will be hosting this year’s annual Reformation worship service for our circuit of 12 churches.  The service will be on Nov. 2^nd with a songfest beginning at 10:30 and the worship service beginning at 11:00 so as to allow the members of the other circuit churches to attend.  Following the service, we will offer a noon meal in our Fellowship Hall.  The cost will be $6.00; lunch tickets may be purchased from the Pastor.  At 2:00 Rev. Dr. Paul Maier (a professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan Univ. and a prolific author) will begin his presentation on “Martin Luther and the Reformation.”  Additional information has been posted on the bulletin board.

REFORMATION WORSHIP SERVICE CHOIR – Rehearsals will be on Oct. 19^th and 26^th from 3:00 until 4:30.

THE SAMARITAN GROUP will be sending out Solider Packages in November. If you have a family member, friend or someone you would like to receive a package please contact Diane Schnabel.

PLEASE JOIN LONNIE GRABER for cake after church today in celebration of his birthday.

10-05-2014 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Joan Dreessen who is recovering from knee replacement surgery, Richard Salis who will be having a heart procedure tomorrow, Elsie Hein who has an ear infection, 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. 5^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Greg Lehr of Zion Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls.  His sermon theme will be “Fragrant Sacrifices and Offerings.”  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

reformation worship service choir – You are invited to join the choir that will sing for the circuit Reformation festival service in Freeman on Nov. 2^nd.  There will be rehearsals on Sundays, Oct. 19^th and 26^th from 3:00 until 4:30 at St. Paul in Freeman.  Please let me know as soon as possible, but no later than Oct. 10^th, if you are willing to sing with us so that I may get the music to you.  My e-mail address is bowsconbrio@santel.net.  Best regards, Elizabeth Soladay

REFORMATION WORSHIP SERVICE – We will be hosting this year’s annual Reformation worship service for our circuit of 12 churches.  The service will be on Nov. 2^nd with a songfest beginning at 10:30 and the worship service beginning at 11:00 so as to allow the members of the other circuit churches to attend.  Following the service, we will offer a noon meal in our Fellowship Hall.  The cost will be $6.00; lunch tickets may be purchased from the Pastor.  At 2:00 Rev. Dr. Paul Maier (a professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan Univ. and a prolific author) will begin his presentation on “Martin Luther and the Reformation.”  Additional information has been posted on the bulletin board.

LWML will meet Thursday October 9th.at 7:00 p.m. at the Salem Home. Pastor will lead Bible Study and Gerry will provide lunch.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS needed for the “Adam and Eve” story unit.  This unit will run 10/12 through 11/9 (no Sunday School on 11/2).  Workshops are:  “storytelling”—2 weeks,  “science experiments”—3 weeks, “photography”—3 weeks, and “cooking”—3 weeks.  Please prayerfully consider sharing your talents with our young people for this 2-3 week commitment.  If you would like to help, please talk to Amber, Kristi, Maria, or Lisa.

 THE SAMARITAN GROUP will be sending out Solider Packages in November. If you have a family member, friend or someone you would like to receive a package please contact Diane Schnabel.

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE - has started making plans for the November 6^th 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 Corrine Handel (925-7433), Darlene Schrag (925-7767), Mildred Siekmann (925-7050), or Sharon Pfeiffer (925-7604), if you are willing to donate food or work.