12-27-2015 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS this week please remember those who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 KINSLEY BRODERS – We joyfully welcome Kinsley Ann Broders into our Christian family today through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism!  We thank God for giving Kinsley new birth, true faith and eternal life, and we pray that God’s holy angels will watch over her throughout her life.  Kinsley is the daughter of Tom and Kelli Broders.

There will be no SUNDAY SCHOOL today due to school vacation. /s/ Board of Education

No CONFIRMATION CLASS on Wednesday, Dec. 30^th.

CHOIR:  the choir will NOT meet today or January 3rd. Our next practice will be January 10th at 11:30 and then continue every Sunday at 11:30 thru January.

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS will be taken down on Saturday, Jan. 2^nd, beginning at 10:00 a.m.  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 help!

LADIES AID: will meet Jan. 7, 2016 at 7:00  for Bible Study and Business meeting.  Sharon Pfeiffer is hostess.  On Altar Guild for January is Phyllis Knittel and Visiting Helpers are Sharon Pfeiffer and Garnet Stern.  Coffee Hour committee for Jan. 3, 2016 is Darlene Schrag, Mildred Siekmann and Susan Borglum. 

MAIN STREET LIVING CHRISTMAS PROJECT – a basket will be on a table in the Fellowship Hall if you are interested in contributing to this ministry.  Funds will be matched by the Ladies Aid. THANK YOU!

2016 COFFEE HOUR GROUP schedules are done and if you would like one they are on the window ledge in the kitchen.

BOE - Please support the Mission tree by giving money for candy canes and later ornaments, throughout the Advent season.  The money
is to be donated to the Youth group's trip.

PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER using your God-given gifts and talents in service to our Lord and His church.  In January we will need to fill various offices and positions.  Please contact the Chairman of the Congregation (Matt Dannenbring) or any elder if you are willing to have your name placed on the 2016 election ballot.  Thanks!

HOLIDAY CHEER: On December 18^th the Ladies Aid Visiting Committee delivered “Holiday Best Wishes” in the form of a personal visit, a Christmas card, and a bud vase containing a carnation & evergreens to the following church members.  Erna Bittner, Ann Broders, Alice Fliginger, Bernice Graber, Ella & Elsie Hein, Connie Hinckley, Cindy Hofer, LaVonne Knittel, Ruth Koerner, Melton & Lorna Langle, Mahala Peterson, Myron Schaffer, Gerhard & Darlene Schamber, Gary Schrag, Kermit Schrag,  Arden Stern, Pauline Walz, Marj Wollman.  Christmas cards were sent to June Heckenlaible in California, Altha Mayer in Wakonda, Lucille Rembold in Miller, and Marie Wrenn in Sioux City, IA.

If anyone has bud vases they no longer need please bring them to the church kitchen and mark them for the visiting committee, we will start saving vases for our next year deliveries. Thank you very much.

THANKS: to my wonderful church family for making my birthday extra special last Sunday, your kind words and cards were more than I expected. May God continue to bless all of us. Sharon

THANK YOU:  The youth group would like to say a big THANK YOU to all that have participated in giving to our fundraising efforts.  The craft sales, pizza & donut cards, leaf raking and Advent meals have given us a good start in raising what we will need to be able to go to the National Lutheran Youth Group Gathering in July. We still have a lot of funds needed but again Thank You. Your donations are what makes this trip even possible. Some of our upcoming fundraisers will be Super Bowl Sub Sandwiches, Valentines Supper and Easter Breakfast. Watch for more details as those dates get closer.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Youth Group.

12-20-1015 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS this week please remember those who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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.

 

Christmas Worship Services – We invite you to join us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of Man and Son of God!  Our Christmas Eve Children’s Program will be held on Dec. 24^th at 7:00 p.m.  Please mark your calendars and come rejoice with us as our youth present the Christmas story and as we worship our Savior and Redeemer.  Our Christmas Day service will be Dec. 25^th at 9:30 a.m.  Both services will be filled with your favorite Christmas hymns so bring a friend with you!

 

A Special Thank You to our Christmas Cantata members, Jane Kleinsasser (pianist) and Dan Harnish (violinist) for providing us with extra music and a wonderful program today.  We give thanks to God for all of you who were willing to share your talents with the rest of us and for using them to God’s glory!

 

No CONFIRMATION CLASS on Wednesday, Dec. 23^rd.

 

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
 
Sunday 12/20/15 11:30-??  All kids, lunch provided
Wednesday 12/23/15 5:00-??All kids

MAIN STREET LIVING CHRISTMAS PROJECT – a basket will be on a table in the Fellowship Hall if you are interested in contributing to this ministry.  Funds will be matched by the Ladies Aid. THANK YOU!

 

BOE - Please support the Mission tree by giving money for candy canes and later ornaments, throughout the Advent season.  The money
is to be donated to the Youth group's trip.

 

THE SAMARITAN GROUP:  are selling our cookbooks at a discounted price in December. They are 1 cookbook for $20; 2 for $30; and 3 cookbooks for $40. They make a great Christmas present. We will be set up at the end of a table in the social room starting December 6th.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION:   Please stay for cake & ice cream after the service this morning to celebrate Sharon’s birthday.

 

There will be no SUNDAY SCHOOL on December 27th due to school vacation. /s/ Board of Education.

 

THANK YOU:  The youth group would like to say a big THANK YOU to all that have participated in giving to our fundraising efforts.  The craft sales, pizza & donut cards, leaf raking and Advent meals have given us a good start in raising what we will need to be able to go to the National Lutheran Youth Group Gathering in July. We still have a lot of funds needed but again Thank You. Your donations are what makes this trip even possible. Some of our upcoming fundraisers will be Super Bowl Sub Sandwiches, Valentines Supper and Easter Breakfast. Watch for more details as those dates get closer.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Youth Group.

 

2016 COFFEE HOUR GROUP schedules are done and if you would like one they are on the window ledge in the kitchen.

12-13-2015 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS this week please remember those who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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.

ADVENT MIDWEEK SERVICES – We will gather at 7:00 p.m. on Dec. 16^th for our last Advent midweek worship service.  At 6:00 p.m. (before each Wednesday’s service) we will also provide a light supper.  Please join us and please bring a friend or relative to share in this opportunity for worship and fellowship!

CHRISTMAS CANTATA – The choir will be performing their Christmas Cantata “Were You There On That Christmas Night?” next Sunday, December 20 during our worship service.     Please plan to attend.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
 

Sunday 12/13/15 1:00-2:30 All kids
Wednesday 12/16/15 5:00-6:15 All kids
Sunday 12/20/15 11:30-??  All kids, lunch provided
Wednesday 12/23/15 5:00-??All kids 

MAIN STREET LIVING CHRISTMAS PROJECT – a basket will be on a table in the Fellowship Hall if you are interested in contributing to this ministry.  Funds will be matched by the Ladies Aid. THANK YOU!

BOE - Please support the Mission tree by giving money for candy canes and later ornaments, throughout the Advent season.  The money is to be donated to the Youth group's trip.

THE SAMARITAN GROUP:  are selling our cookbooks at a discounted price in December. They are 1 cookbook for $20; 2 for $30; and 3 cookbooks for $40. They make a great Christmas present. We will be set up at the end of a table in the social room starting December 6th.

CARE PACKAGES: Diane Schnabel has volunteered to send solider packages to any military personal over the holidays. Please let her know if you know of anyone. Thank you.

BOE- We are looking for a new Board of Ed member to join in January.  PLEASE consider giving of your time  and talents.  Contact a BOE member or an Elder if you are interested! Our children need you!

12-06-2015 Announcements

IN OUR PRAYERS this week we remember Cindy Hofer (hospitalized in Freeman), Ruth Korner (temporarily in the Menno nursing home), all others who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 – Nov. 29^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Lloyd Redhage of Zion Lutheran Church in Andover and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ferney.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

Thank You for the donations we received in November in support of our Japan and Northern Asia mission work to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  I pray that God will richly bless our work for the sake of Christ and His Kingdom.  (s) Rev. Daniel Jastram

 

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
 

Sunday 12/6/15 11:30-1:30 All kids, lunch provided
Sunday 12/13/15 1:00-2:30 All kids
Wednesday 12/16/15 5:00-6:15 All kids
Sunday 12/20/15 11:30-??  All kids, lunch provided
Wednesday 12/23/15 5:00-??All kids 

NEW ADDRESS – Ruth Koerner’s temporary address while she is in recovery from her fall is:  Menno-Olivet Care Center, Room 200, P. O. Box 487, Menno, SD 57045-0487

BOE - Please support the Mission tree by giving money for candy canes and later ornaments, throughout the Advent season.  The money
is to be donated to the Youth group's trip.

MAIN STREET LIVING CHRISTMAS PROJECT – a basket will be on a table in the Fellowship Hall if you are interested in contributing to this ministry.  Funds will be matched by the Ladies Aid. THANK YOU!

 

THE SAMARITAN GROUP:  are selling our cookbooks at a discounted price in December. They are 1 cookbook for $20; 2 for $30; and 3 cookbooks for $40. They make a great Christmas present. We will be set up at the end of a table in the social room starting December 6th.

 

LWML will meet Thursday Dec. 10th at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Julie Huber. Please bring a Christmas reading or story and also some Christmas goodies to share. Remember to bring your Christmas Sock money for our Christmas project.

 

CARE PACKAGES: Diane Schnabel has volunteered to send solider packages to any military personal over the holidays. Please let her know if you know of anyone. Thank you.

ADVENT DEVOTIONAL BOOKLETS (written by Lutheran Hour Ministries) were distributed after last week’s worship service.  Additional copies are in the library.

ADVENT MIDWEEK SERVICES – We will gather at 7:00 p.m. on Dec. 9^th and Dec. 16^th for worship.  At 6:00 p.m. (before each Wednesday’s service) we will also provide a light supper.  Please join us and please bring a friend or relative to share in this opportunity for worship and fellowship!

11-29-2015 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS this week please remember those who are recovering from surgery and illness, including Darlene Schamber, Cindy Hofer and Ruth Koerner, 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 – Nov. 29^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Lloyd Redhage of Zion Lutheran Church in Andover and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ferney.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

ADVENT DEVOTIONAL BOOKLETS (written by Lutheran Hour Ministries) will be distributed after today’s worship service.

ADVENT MIDWEEK SERVICES have been scheduled for this year.  We will gather at 7:00 p.m. on Dec. 2^nd, Dec. 9^th and Dec. 16^th for worship.  At 6:00 p.m. (before each Wednesday’s service) we will also provide a soup and sandwich supper for all who wish to get together for a light meal.  Please join us and please bring a friend or relative to share in this opportunity for worship and fellowship!

LADIES AID will meet for a Business Meeting Dec. 2nd at 6:00 before the Advent Service.  On Altar Guild for December is Joan Dreessen.  Ladies Aid Christmas Project this year is Main Street Living.  There will be a basket in the Fellowship Hall during Advent Season (Wednesday night and Sunday services) if anyone is interested in supporting this project.  The Ladies Aid will match any funds collected. Thank you for any contribution.

YOUTH GROUP FUNDRAISERS:  Pizza & donut card fundraiser ends today. This will be the last day to get Caseys cards from the youth group.  Please see us after service today.

ADVENT MEALS: Please consider coming to the freewill suppers before Advent services. The youth group will be serving supper from 6 - 6:45 p.m. Dec 2, Dec 9 & Dec 16. Please see the flyer on bulletin board for more information and the menu.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Sunday 11/29/15 1:00-2:30 Prek-8th (Prek-2nd can leave at 2:00)

Sunday 12/6/15 11:30-1:30 All kids,  lunch provided
Sunday 12/13/15 1:00-2:30 All kids
Wednesday 12/16/15 5:00-6:15 All kids
Sunday 12/20/15 11:30-??  All kids, lunch provided
Wednesday 12/23/15 5:00-??All kids 

BOE - Please support the Mission tree by giving money for candy canes and later ornaments, throughout the Advent season.  The money
is to be donated to the Youth group's trip.

THE SAMARITAN GROUP:  are selling our cookbooks at a discounted price in December. They are 1 cookbook for $20; 2 for $30; and 3 cookbooks for $40. They make a great Christmas present. We will be set up at the end of a table in the social room starting December 6th.

CARE PACKAGES: Diane Schnabel has volunteered to send solider packages to any military personal over the holidays. Please let her know if you know of anyone. Thank you.

11-22-2015 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS this week please remember those who are recovering from surgery and illness, including Darlene Schamber (hospitalized in Freeman with heart issues and pneumonia), Cindy Hofer (hospitalized in Freeman with a broken elbow and 2 broken wrists) and Ruth Koerner (in the Salem Home with a broken shoulder and wrist), 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 – Nov. 22^nd – The featured speaker is Rev. Nathan Henchen of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Leola.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

SAMARITAN meeting Sunday, November 22, during coffee hour. Please try to attend as we are going to discuss our activites for the coming months. New members are welcome. (s) LaNae Harberts

No CONFIRMATION CLASS on Wednesday, Nov. 25^th.

Our THANKSGIVING DAY worship service will begin at 9:30 this Thursday.  Please plan to join us and please bring a friend or relative to share in our worship and fellowship!

CHURCH CHRISTMAS DECORATION TIME:  Please plan to help decorate our Church as we prepare to celebrate the season of Christ's birth.  We will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday November 28th.  A light lunch will be provided.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE FOR NOVEMBER:

Sunday  11/15/15 1:00-2:30 3rd-8th grades only
Sunday 11/22/15 1:00-2:30 3rd-8th Grades only
Sunday 11/29/15 1:00-2:30 Prek-8th (Prek-2nd can leave at 2:00)

LADIES AID will meet for a Business Meeting Dec. 2nd at 6:00 before the Advent Service.  On Altar Guild for December is Joan Dreessen.  Ladies Aid Christmas Project this year is Main Street Living.  There will be a basket in the Fellowship Hall during Advent Season (Wednesday night and Sunday services) if anyone is interested in supporting this project.  The Ladies Aid will match any funds collected. Thank you for any contribution.

YOUTH GROUP FUNDRAISERS:  The youth group will be selling Casey's Pizza and Donut cards for the next couple weeks. Get 10 FREE pizzas ($15) or 60 FREE donuts ($10). Come ask how it works after service today or ask any youth group member.  Upcoming fundraisers; plan to join the youth group as we serve some freewill suppers before advent services. Dec 2: baked potato feed, Dec 9: spaghetti & meatballs, and Dec 16: soup and sandwich.

BAZAAR FOLLOW-UP - We want to thank everyone again who contributed in any way toward making our 51^st annual bazaar a success. The total income for this year was $6237.15. Sharon applied for & received a $250.00 prepaid Visa card through the Thrivent Action Team and that paid for the milk, orange drink, buns, and other supplies needed for the bazaar. Thanks – The Bazaar Committee.

 

11-15-2015 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS this week please remember those who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 – Nov. 15^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Bret Bierman serving Trinity Lutheran Church in Mansfield, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Stratford and St. John Lutheran Church in Aberdeen.  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.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE FOR NOVEMBER:

Sunday  11/15/15 1:00-2:30 3rd-8th grades only
Sunday 11/22/15 1:00-2:30 3rd-8th Grades only
Sunday 11/29/15 1:00-2:30 Prek-8th (Prek-2nd can leave at 2:00)

SAMARITAN meeting Sunday, November 22, during coffee hour. Please try to attend as we are going to discuss our activites for the coming months. New members are welcome. (s) LaNae Harberts

 

YOUTH GROUP FUNDRAISERS:  The youth group will be selling Casey's Pizza and Donut cards for the next couple weeks. Get 10 FREE pizzas ($15) or 60 FREE donuts ($10). Come ask how it works after service today or ask any youth group member.  Upcoming fundraisers; plan to join the youth group as we serve some freewill suppers before advent services. Dec 2: baked potato feed, Dec 9: spaghetti & meatballs, and Dec 16: soup and sandwich.

 

THE FRESH CUT FLOWERS at the front of the church are in loving memory of Myrna Hubers service

11-08-2015 Announcements

IN OUR PRAYERS this week we remember the family of Myrna Huber who went to live with her Lord last Friday, those who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 – Nov. 8^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Timothy Koch of Concordia Lutheran Church in Cresbard and Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wecota.  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.

 

MYRNA HUBER’S ENTRANCE INTO GLORY – We pray for peace and comfort for the family of Myrna Huber whom God called home last Friday, Nov. 6^th.  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.  Myrna’s funeral arrangements are pending.

 

SNOW REMOVAL:  The trustees are accepting snow removal bids for the parking lot and sidewalks including the parsonage. Please contact Matt Rigo at 366-7476 if interested.

 

LEAF RAKING: the Youth Group will be raking leaves this fall as a fundraiser for our trip next summer. Please let Amber or a youth group member know if you would like your yard raked.

CORRECTED ADDRESS – Please note Marie Wrenn’s corrected address.  It should be:  Sunrise Retirement Community, 5503 Gordon Dr., Room 111, Sioux City, IA  51106-2081.  The phone number to her room is (712) 266-2328.

 

LWML will meet on Thursday November the 12th at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Wyona Hofer. Pastor will lead us in Bible Study

 

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE FOR NOVEMBER:

Sunday  11/15/15 1:00-2:30 3rd-8th grades only
Sunday 11/22/15 1:00-2:30 3rd-8th Grades only
Sunday 11/29/15 1:00-2:30 Prek-8th (Prek-2nd can leave at 2:00)

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE would like to extend a great big THANK YOU to each of you that helped make our Bazaar another successful event. All of your donations, hard work, and the support you showed us by attending were greatly appreciated.  Also if you have a food container in the kitchen please pick it up at your earliest convenience.  Thank you.

11-01-2015 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS this week please remember those who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 – Nov. 1^st – The featured speaker is Rev. Tyler Poppen of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Aberdeen and St. John Lutheran Church in Columbia.  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.

OPEN HOUSE for Ruth Koener's 95th birthday on November 1st in the reception hall from 2 to 4.  Please join us in celebrating Ruth's birthday.

THE LADIES AID would like you to please pick up any dishes that you may have left in the kitchen before November 2.  Thank you

BAZAAR SETUP: We are setting up for the Bazaar on Monday evening November 2^nd at 7 p.m., please come & help if you are able. Thanks to all that have come, or are planning to come to clean and organize the kitchen we appreciate your help very much.

OUR ANNUAL BAZAAR will be held Thursday, Nov. 5^th from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. We will have a Stitchery/Craft/ Country Store Booth and the Lunch Counter. We have posted the food list and work schedule on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall and the refrigerator in the kitchen if you want to check what you have volunteered to prepare. If you have any questions regarding the work schedule please contact one of the committee members. We plan to have the kitchen door unlocked by 7:15 a.m. on Thursday. Also please put a checkmark by your name on the food list when you bring your donations. If you have prepared your food earlier and then froze it, please make sure it is unthawed when you bring it. A sincere Thank You to everyone that has volunteered to bring food and also all the workers. See you Thursday Nov. 5^th for a day of good food and fellowship.

SNOW REMOVAL:  The trustees are accepting snow removal bids for the parking lot and sidewalks including the parsonage. Please contact Matt Rigo at 366-7476 if interested.

LEAF RAKING: the Youth Group will be raking leaves this fall as a fundraiser for our trip next summer. Please let Amber or a youth group member know if you would like your yard raked.

EXCITING YOUTH GROUP NEWS: The Youth Group will be   attending the 2016 LCMS National Youth Gathering - In Christ Alone next summer in New Orleans! Held every 3 years, the LCMS Youth Gathering provides thousands of youth the opportunity to come together as a community of God’s people to learn more about Jesus Christ, the Christian faith and their Lutheran identity. During the five days of the Gathering, youth spend time together in God’s word, worship, service and fellowship with others from across the synod.  We have 9 youth and 4 leaders attending.  Fundraising efforts for this trip have started so please watch for news in the bulletin about our fundraising events. We appreciate your prayers and support for our Youth Group as they plan and attend this gathering. 

10-25-2015 Announcements

Main Street Living – Oct. 25^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Tim Rynearson of Peace Lutheran Church in Brookings and Redeemer Lutheran Church in Flandreau.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

PASTOR WILL BE ON VACATION thru tomorrow.  Rev. David Ellis will lead today’s worship service.  Rev. Matthew Resner from Menno is on call for all pastoral emergencies.  You may reach him at 573-301-2600 [cell].  You may also contact any of our elders for assistance (Brian, Blaine or Keith).

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

THANK YOU, REV. ELLIS, for leading us in worship today!  We sincerely appreciate your Christian service to our Lord, to His Church and to our congregation!

BAPTISM OF LOGAN NEUHARTH – We joyfully welcome Logan Darrell Neuharth 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.  Logan is the son of Glen and Kari Neuharth.  Please greet them in the receiving line following our worship service.

THE FLOWERS on the altar are in loving memory of Logan's Grandpa Darrell Swensen, and the special music was entitled “Masterpiece” sung by Betsy Knodel.

BAZAAR  on Nov.  5th from 10:30 to 7:00 p.m.  Coffee Hour  Committee for Nov. 1st is Lee Lagendyk  and Sharon Pfeiffer.  On Altar Guild for November are Bob and Karen Pidde and Visiting Helper  is Corrine Handel. 

No ADULT BIBLE STUDY CLASS after today’s service.

CHRISTMAS CANTATA:  Anyone interested in singing for our Christmas Cantata, please let Jane Kleinsasser or Amber Sayler know by Oct. 20th.  If we don't have enough singers then we will not perform a cantata this year.

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

EXCITING YOUTH GROUP NEWS: The Youth Group will be attending the 2016 LCMS National Youth Gathering - In Christ Alone next summer in New Orleans! Held every 3 years, the LCMS Youth Gathering provides thousands of youth the opportunity to come together as a community of God’s people to learn more about Jesus Christ, the Christian faith and their Lutheran identity. During the five days of the Gathering, youth spend time together in God’s word, worship, service and fellowship with others from across the synod.  We have 9 youth and 4 leaders attending.  Fundraising efforts for this trip have started so please watch for news in the bulletin about our fundraising events. We appreciate your prayers and support for our Youth Group as they plan and attend this gathering. 

 THANK YOU to all the individuals that support the LFL coffee
 hour, especially Cheri Knittel, Phyllis Knittel, Karissa
 Podzimek, Bunne Weeman, Gerry Saner, Darla Harris
 and Denise Peterson.

OUR ANNUAL BAZAAR will be held Thursday, Nov. 5^th from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. We will have a Stitchery/Craft/ Country Store Booth and the Lunch Counter. We have posted the food list and work schedule on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall and the refrigerator in the kitchen if you want to check what you have volunteered to prepare. If you have any questions regarding the work schedule please contact one of the committee members. We plan to have the kitchen door unlocked by 7:15 a.m. on Thursday. Also please put a checkmark by your name on the food list when you bring your donations. If you have prepared your food earlier and then froze it, please make sure it is unthawed when you bring it. A sincere Thank You to everyone that has volunteered to bring food and also all the workers. See you Thursday Nov. 5^th for a day of good food and fellowship.

BAZAAR SETUP: We are setting up for the Bazaar on Monday evening November 2^nd at 7 p.m., please come & help if you are able. Thanks to all that have come, or are planning to come to clean and organize the kitchen we appreciate your help very much.

THE LADIES AID would like you to please pick up any dishes that you may have left in the kitchen before November 2.  Thank you

10-18-2015 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS this week please remember those who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 – Oct. 18^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Brian Bucklew of Zion Lutheran Church in Delmont and Emmaus Lutheran Church in Tripp.  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.

THANK YOU, REV. SESTAK, for leading us in worship today!  We sincerely appreciate your Christian service to our Lord, to His Church and to our congregation!

CHRISTMAS CANTATA:  Anyone interested in singing for our Christmas Cantata, please let Jane Kleinsasser or Amber Sayler know by Oct. 20th.  If we don't have enough singers then we will not perform a cantata this year.

No CONFIRMATION CLASS on Wednesday, Oct. 21^st.

No MEN’S BIBLE STUDY CLASS on Wednesday, Oct. 21^st.

PASTOR WILL BE ON VACATION thru Oct. 26^th.  Rev. Peter Sestak from Sioux Falls will lead today’s worship service and Rev. David Ellis will lead our worship service next Sunday.  Rev. Matthew Resner from Menno is on call for all pastoral emergencies.  You may reach him at 573-301-2600 [cell].  You may also contact any of our elders for assistance (Brian, Blaine or Keith).

QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING NOTICE – Our Fall voters’ meeting will be held on Nov. 1^st in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service.

PLAN TO ATTEND THE BAZAAR on November 5^th from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. We will have a Stitchery/Craft/Country Store booth and the Lunch Counter. Thanks to all of you that have volunteered to work and/or bring food, this is greatly appreciated. We have the food list and the work schedule posted on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall and on the refrigerator in the kitchen. If you would like to donate food or are willing to work please talk to Kelli Broders, Penny Smidt or Sharon Pfeiffer. Thanks.

NEW ADDRESS – Marie Wrenn’s new address is:  Sunrise Retirement Community, 5300 Gordon Dr. East, Room 111, Sioux City, IA  51106

EXCITING YOUTH GROUP NEWS: The Youth Group will be attending the 2016 LCMS National Youth Gathering - In Christ Alone next summer in New Orleans! Held every 3 years, the LCMS Youth Gathering provides thousands of youth the opportunity to come together as a community of God’s people to learn more about Jesus Christ, the Christian faith and their Lutheran identity. During the five days of the Gathering, youth spend time together in God’s word, worship, service and fellowship with others from across the synod.  We have 9 youth and 4 leaders attending.  Fundraising efforts for this trip have started so please watch for news in the bulletin about our fundraising events. We appreciate your prayers and support for our Youth Group as they plan and attend this gathering.