03-01-2015 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we 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 – March 1^st – The featured speaker is Rev. David Knefelkamp of Zion Lutheran Church in White and First English Lutheran Church in Aurora.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

LADIES AID wlll meet on March 4th after Lenten service  for a business meeting.  On Altar Guild  for March is Mildred Siekmann.  Coffee Hour committee for March 1st is Phyllis Knittel, Lee Lagendyk and Sharon Pfeiffer. 

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

LENTEN SOUP-SUPPeRs – There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for any person, family or group who would like to host one of our Lenten Wednesday soup-suppers this year.

Midweek Lenten Services – The theme for this year’s Lenten season is “The Passion According to St. Matthew.”  In this sermon series we are following Jesus in His passion as He fulfills His role as our Savior from sin and death.  A soup and sandwich supper will be offered beginning at 5:45.  All services will begin at 7:00 p.m.  Please mark your calendars and please bring a friend as you join us for worship!

2015 LENTEN CHALLEnGE – the verse for the 2^nd week of Lent is Joel 2:32a.

IMPORTANT DARTBALL INFORMATION:

-Today: Practice Games with Clayton at St. Paul/Freeman at 3PM.

-March 8:  ZONE DARTBALL TOURNAMENT at St. Paul/Freeman at 3PM with YOUTH GROUP  serving refreshments/ lunch.  (Come support our team & youth-EVERYONE IS WELCOME.)

 -March 14:  STATE DARTBALL TOURNAMENT at Tea Elementary School Gym- 500 W. Charish St. at 10:30 AM.

(Refreshments/lunch available and EVERYONE IS WELCOME.)      Questions?? Call Rev. W. at 605-925-4004.

THE SD GIDEONS wish to thank St. Paul Lutheran Church for inviting them to give their presentation after last week’s worship service.  They enjoyed worshipping with us, talking with those whom they knew and meeting those whom they didn’t know!  The freewill offering collected for Gideon International was $373.  Thank you to all who donated.  Lives will be changed and more copies of the Bible can be distributed because of those donations.

02-22-2015 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember all 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 – Feb. 22^nd – The featured speaker is Rev. Silas Mehl of Zion Lutheran Church in Canistota and St. John Lutheran Church in Montrose.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

YOUTH GROUP: We will be meeting on Sunday February 22nd at 4:30 upstairs in the newly remodeled youth group room.  Come for some faith, fun and food.  7th-12th grade.  We are excited to be your new leaders, Chris & Amber Sayler, Matt & Kristi Dannenbring

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS:  This Monday, Feb.23 Freeman plays at Parkston.  If you want to carpool meet at St. Paul at 6:45pm.  Game time is 7:30pm.  Questions?? 
Call Rev. W. at 605-925-4004.

LADIES AID wlll meet on March 4th after Lenten service  for a business meeting.  On Altar Guild  for March is Mildred Siekmann.  Coffee Hour committee for March 1st is Phyllis Knittel, Lee Lagendyk and Sharon Pfeiffer. 

LENTEN DEVOTIONAL BOOKLETS (written by Lutheran HourMinistries) will be distributed after today’s worship service.

LENTEN SOUP-SUPPeRs – There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for any person, family or group who would like to host one of our Lenten Wednesday soup-suppers this year.

Midweek Lenten Services – The theme for this year’s Lenten season is “The Passion According to St. Matthew.”  In this sermon series we are following Jesus in His passion as He fulfills His role as our Savior from sin and death.  A soup and sandwich supper will be offered beginning at 5:45.  All services will begin at 7:00 p.m.  Please mark your calendars and please bring a friend as you join us for worship!

LENTEN BIBLE STUDY CLASS – Please join us this Lenten season for 6 Sunday evening Bible study classes beginning Feb. 22 and then continuing on the 5 Sundays in March.  The evening begins at 5:45 with a light supper which will then be followed by a 1-hour class that will begin about 6:30; all materials will be provided.  The theme for this year’s classes will be “Christianity and the Competition” – authored by Lutheran Hour Ministries and Dr. Paul Maier.  We welcome you to this time of Bible study and fellowship!  Please add your name to the classes’ sign-up sheet on the bulletin board so that we know how many meals and class materials to prepare.  Thanks!

2015 LENTEN CHALLEnGE – Based upon our Lord’s example during His temptation in the desert as well as throughout His ministry, it is not only good that we know God’s Word but necessary as we follow in His footsteps.  Many of us already have regular daily devotions or other Bible study activities – and you are commended for that!  During this Lenten season, your Pastor challenges everyone (of all ages) to add one more facet to your faith life.  Starting today, let’s memorize one Bible verse (from the Bible translation of your choice) for each of the season’s 6 weeks!  Any time after Palm Sunday and before Easter Sunday, you may recite all 6 verses privately to the Pastor to receive your award!  The verse for the 1^st week of Lent is the entire story of creation in one verse:  Genesis 1:1.

THANK YOU:  The Mentor/Mentees would like to thank everyone who came to the Valentine dinner last Sunday.  Your support was very much appreciated.  Also, thank you to our youth and volunteers for your hard work preparing for this event.

THE SOUTH DAKOTA GIDEONS have a short presentation for us after today’s worship service.  They will discuss the Gideons’ mission to distribute the Bible around the world and what we can do to help them.  We give praise and thanks to our God that so many people have been given access to the Bible because of the Gideons.  Some miscellaneous facts:

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            There are more than 300,000 Gideons and Auxiliary members.

            In the last 10 years they have distributed over 750 million Bibles.

            In 2014 more than 81 million copies of the Bible were distributed.

            1.9 billion Bibles have been distributed worldwide since 1908.

            More than 2 copies of God’s Word are distributed every second.

            Over 1 million Bibles are distributed every 4 days.

A freewill offering for the Gideons’ work will also be accepted after today’s service.

02-15-2015 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember all 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 – Feb. 15^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Silas Mehl of Zion Lutheran Church in Canistota and St. John Lutheran Church in Montrose.  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.

YOUTH GROUP: We will be meeting on Sunday February 22nd at 4:30 upstairs in the newly remodeled youth group room.  Come for some faith, fun and food.  7th-12th grade.  We are excited to be your new leaders, Chris & Amber Sayler, Matt & Kristi Dannenbring

A HUGE THANK YOU for the donations that were given for the Alaska Mission Team at last Sunday’s potato feed!  I was overwhelmed with your generosity.  I would ask that you please keep my team members and me in your prayers as we continue to plan and prepare for this mission in June.  Thank you again, Carly Fritz

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS:  This Monday, Feb. 16 Freeman plays at Delmont. If you want to carpool meet at St. Paul at 6:30 pm.  Game time is 7:30pm.  Questions??  Contact Rev. Weeman at               605-925-4004.

LENTEN BIBLE STUDY CLASS – Please join us this Lenten season for 6 Sunday evening Bible study classes beginning Feb. 22 and then continuing on the 5 Sundays in March.  The evening begins at 5:45 with a light supper which will then be followed by a 1-hour class that will begin about 6:30; all materials will be provided.  The theme for this year’s classes will be “Christianity and the Competition” – authored by Lutheran Hour Ministries and Dr. Paul Maier.  We welcome you to this time of Bible study and fellowship!  Please add your name to the classes’ sign-up sheet on the bulletin board so that we know how many meals and class materials to prepare.  Thanks!

2015 LENTEN CHALLEnGE – Based upon our Lord’s example during His temptation in the desert as well as throughout His ministry, it is not only good that we know God’s Word but necessary as we follow in His footsteps.  Many of us already have regular daily devotions or other Bible study activities – and you are commended for that!  During this Lenten season, your Pastor challenges everyone (of all ages) to add one more facet to your faith life.  Starting next Sunday, let’s memorize one Bible verse (from the Bible translation of your choice) for each of the season’s 6 weeks!  Any time after Palm Sunday and before Easter Sunday, you may recite all 6 verses privately to the Pastor to receive your award!

2-08-2015 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember Joan Dreessen who will be having cancer surgery tomorrow, Judy Schrag who is recovering from knee surgery, Pauline Walz who is recovering in Oakview from various ailments and 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.

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 – Feb. 8^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Kory Janneke of Faith Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

OUR 2015 CHURCH OFFICERS being installed today are Leann Schulz-Thomas (Treasurer), Kelli Broders (Board of Education), Keith Knodel (Board of Elders), Mark Roth (Board of Evangelism), LaNae Harberts (Board of Finance), Dan Podzimek (Board of Trustees) and Harvey Dannenbring (Board of Ushers).  We thank God for raising up these servants to work in His kingdom and pray that He will give them the wisdom, strength and courage to fulfill the duties of their respective offices.

MISSION FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON – Today, after Bible study and Sunday School classes, I will be hosting a baked potato feed to help fund a mission trip to Akiachak, Alaska.  On June 20^th, I will be traveling with a team of 12 others from Seward, NE to serve for one week in sharing the message of Jesus Christ to the Village of Akiachak.  We will do this through a Bible camp and a basketball camp.  This is the 6^th year for the team to travel to Akiachak and it is my second time on the team.  It would be wonderful if you all could attend!  For more information, please look at the poster hung on the bulletin board.  Thanks for your support, Carly Fritz!

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS:  This Monday, Feb. 9 Dimock plays at Freeman.  Game time is 7:30 pm.  For more information contact Rev. Weeman at 605-925-4004.

LWML will meet on Thursday February 12th. at 2:00 P.M. At the church. Pastor will lead Bible Study and Gerry will serve lunch.

VALENTINE DINNER The Mentor/Mentee group will be hosting the annual Valentine dinner on Sunday, February 15. Mealtimes include 5:15, 6 o'clock and 6:45.  Please contact Steve Smidt to reserve a time.

YOUTH GROUP: We will be meeting on Sunday February 22nd at 4:30 upstairs in the newly remodeled youth group room.  Come for some faith, fun and food.  7th-12th grade.  We are excited to be your new leaders, Chris & Amber Sayler, Matt & Kristi Dannenbring

ANNUAL REPORT – It’s that time of year to start working on the church’s annual report.  If all applicable Boards and Committees would please get your reports to the church office as soon as you can, we would appreciate it.  Thank you.

LENTEN BIBLE STUDY CLASS – Please join us this Lenten season for 6 Sunday evening Bible study classes beginning Feb. 22 and then continuing on the 5 Sundays in March.  The evening begins at 5:45 with a light supper which will then be followed by a 1-hour class that will begin about 6:30; all materials will be provided.  The theme for this year’s classes will be “Christianity and the Competition” – authored by Lutheran Hour Ministries and Dr. Paul Maier.  We welcome you to this time of Bible study and fellowship!  Please add your name to the classes’ sign-up sheet on the bulletin board so that we know how many meals and class materials to prepare.  Thanks!