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!