04-26-2015 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Richard Salis and his family as they mourn the death of Barb (Bobbi) last Tuesday morning.  In addition, we pray for 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 – April 26^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Don McKillop of Christ Lutheran Church in Winner and Zion Lutheran Church in Hamill.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

PRESIDENT SATTGAST’S FAREWELL PROGRAM – After 35 years in the Office of the Holy Ministry (32 years were in SD), District President Dale Sattgast is retiring.  On May 31^st there will be a worship service at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Huron followed by a meal and program.  Please see the notice on the bulletin board for additional information, including RSVP dates and contact information.

The 60^th CONVENTION of the SD District of the LCMS was held this last week.  Following are the convention highlights:

LCMS President Harrison was the presenter.

Rev. Scott Sailer was elected District President

Rev. Gene Bauman was elected 1^st V.P.

Rev. Scott Spiehs was elected 2^nd V.P.

Rev. Samuel Bobby was elected District Secretary.

Jeff Siekmann was re-elected District Treasurer.

Rev. Dale Sattgast was thanked and given an award for his years of service to the District.

Amy Kashenov was given an award for her 20 years of service in Kazakhstan and Russia.

      Rev. Alan Ludwig (serving in Siberia) will be the next District-supported missionary.

 LAWN MOWING - The Albrecht family has decided not to pursue the mowing duties at the church and parsonage.  St Paul's would like to thank the Albrecht family for their years of service mowing and maintaining the church property. 

The trustees will still be accepting bids for the mowing duties from members until April 26 before the voter's meeting.  Contact Matt Rigo at (605) 366-7476.  Please leave a message if no answer

 LADIES AID will meet on May 7th at 7:00 pm  with Cindy Hofer as Hostess.  The Bible Study will be Session 11 – Workers in the Vineyard followed by the Business Meeting.  On Altar Guild for May are Ella and Elsie Hein and June Schamber is Visiting Helper.  Coffee Hour Committee for May 3 is Darlene Schrag and Mildred Siekmann.

SENIOR SUNDAY – Please plan to join us next Sunday for our Senior Sunday worship service and the reception afterward.

Thank You all for your prayers, cards and visits during my treatments.  Those, together with God’s healing hand, have make the path I am traveling much easier to navigate.  (s) Ted Hofer

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

4-19-2015 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember Richard and Bobbi Salis (both suffering from several maladies; Barb is hospitalized), and 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.

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.

PASTOR IS ON VACATION thru tomorrow.  Rev. Peter Sestak from Sioux Falls will be leading our worship service today.  Thank you, Rev. Sestak!  Rev. David Ellis from Menno is on call for pastoral emergencies.  You may reach him at 605-760-7836.  You may also contact any of our elders for assistance.

Main Street Living – April 19^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Ray Greenseth of Messiah Lutheran Church in Murdo.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

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

WELLSPRING CARE CENTER will hold their annual meeting on April 20^th at 7:00 p.m. in the Freeman Regional Health Center’s conference room.  All delegates and interested persons are invited to attend.  There is an opening for 1 board member.  Delegates are to please bring with you the name of a person who would be willing to serve on the board for the next 3 years.  Please join us for an evening of sharing of information as well as a chance to meet our counselor (Lori Williamson) and board of directors.

THE MELCHER SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE is asking for donations to the scholarship fund because the interest rates are so low.  If you wish to donate to the scholarship fund, please place an envelope with “scholarship” written on the outside in the offering plate.  Donations need to be made by the last Sunday in April. Thank you.

PRESIDENT SATTGAST’S FAREWELL PROGRAM – After 35 years in the Office of the Holy Ministry (32 years were in SD), District President Dale Sattgast is retiring.  On May 31^st there will be a worship service at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Huron followed by a meal and program.  Please see the bulletin insert for additional information, including RSVP dates and contact information

LAWN MOWING - The Albrecht family has decided not to pursue the mowing duties at the church and parsonage.  St Paul's would like to thank the Albrecht family for their years of service mowing and maintaining the church property. 

The trustees will still be accepting bids for the mowing duties from members until April 26 before the voter's meeting.  Contact Matt Rigo at (605) 366-7476.  Please leave a message if no answer

HOLY LAND TOUR – You are invited to join Rev. Nabil Nour (Redeemer Lutheran Church, Armour), a native of Israel and born in Nazareth, on a 13-day journey to the Holy Land from Oct. 12^th thru the 24^th.  You will walk where Jesus walked, take a boat on the Sea of Galilee, visit the place where the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes happened, stroll in the Garden of Gethsemane, see where the Sermon on the Mount was preached and much more.  Daily devotions will be in these places as well as on the Jordan River, in the Church of the Nativity or whatever other site is on the daily schedule.  Please see the notice on the bulletin board for additional information, including deadline dates and contact information.  If you have questions that are not covered in the notice, please contact Rev. Nour.  If you would like a hard copy or electronic copy of the bulletin board notice or registration form, please contact our church office.

04-12-2015 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 – April 12^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Adam Welton of Zion Lutheran Church in Presho and Trinity Lutheran Church in Reliance.  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.

CONFIRMATION SUNDAY

We welcome everyone to today’s Confirmation service and the bringing of our 4 confirmands – Dayna Roth, Shannon Helma, Shay Saarie and Morgan Dannenbring – into the church as communicant members through the Rite of Confirmation.  We pray that the Lord will continue to sanctify them through His Word and that they will continue to walk the road of life with their pathways brightened by the never-failing lamp of His Word.  Everyone is invited to stay for the coffee and cake reception after the service.

DISTRICT CONVENTION OFFERING – Through today, we are accepting a freewill offering for the upcoming District LCMS convention to help support Lutheran education in South Dakota.  Please see the bulletin board notice for additional information.

HOLY LAND TOUR – You are invited to join Rev. Nabil Nour (Redeemer Lutheran Church, Armour), a native of Israel and born in Nazareth, on a 13-day journey to the Holy Land from Oct. 12^th thru the 24^th.  You will walk where Jesus walked, take a boat on the Sea of Galilee, visit the place where the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes happened, stroll in the Garden of Gethsemane, see where the Sermon on the Mount was preached and much more.  Daily devotions will be in these places as well as on the Jordan River, in the Church of the Nativity or whatever other site is on the daily schedule.  Please see the notice on the bulletin board for additional information, including deadline dates and contact information.  If you have questions that are not covered in the notice, please contact Rev. Nour.  If you would like a hard copy or electronic copy of the bulletin board notice or registration form, please contact our church office.

PRESIDENT SATTGAST’S FAREWELL PROGRAM – After 35 years in the Office of the Holy Ministry (32 years were in SD), District President Dale Sattgast is retiring.  On May 31^st there will be a worship service at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Huron followed by a meal and program.  Please see the bulletin insert for additional information, including RSVP dates and contact information

QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING NOTICE – Our Spring voters’ meeting will be held on April 26^th in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service.

WELLSPRING CARE CENTER will hold their annual meeting on April 20^th at 7:00 p.m. in the Freeman Regional Health Center’s conference room.  All delegates and interested persons are invited to attend.  There is an opening for 1 board member.  Delegates are to please bring with you the name of a person who would be willing to serve on the board for the next 3 years.  Please join us for an evening of sharing of information as well as a chance to meet our counselor (Lori Williamson) and board of directors.

THE MELCHER SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE is asking for donations to the scholarship fund because the interest rates are so low.  If you wish to donate to the scholarship fund, please place an envelope with “scholarship” written on the outside in the offering plate.  Donations need to be made by the last Sunday in April. Thank you.

LAWN MOWING BIDS are now being accepted for the year of 2015, for the church and parsonage.  If you have any questions please call Matt Rigo at (605)336-7476.  Bids may be mailed to the church or Matt Rigo PO Box 481 Freeman, SD  57029.  Thank you

YOUTH GROUP: Meeting on April 15th at Pizza Ranch in Yankton.  Be at the church at 5:45 and we will drive together.

 

04-05-2015 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember Duane Engel hospitalized for a broken hip, Christa Peterson who continues to have medical problems 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.

Main Street Living – April 5th – The featured speaker is Rev. Daniel Tews of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Gettysburg, Christ Lutheran Church in Lebanon and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Seneca.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

NO SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS and no Adult Bible Study class today.

LWML will meet on Thursday April 9th. at 2:00 p.m. at the church. Pastor will lead us in Bible Study and Julie H will serve lunch.

CONFIRMATION SUNDAY this year will be next Sunday.  Please join us in welcoming our 4 confirmands into communicant membership:  Morgan Dannenbring, Shannon Helma, Dayna Roth and Shay Saarie.  A reception for them will follow the worship service.

DISTRICT CONVENTION OFFERING – Through April 12^th we will be accepting a freewill offering for the upcoming District LCMS convention to help support Lutheran education in South Dakota.  Please see the bulletin board notice for additional information.

THANK YOU very much to the Andersen, Borglum, Dannenbring, Harberts, Rigo and Thomas families and the Youth Group for your time and effort to provide our Lenten season soup and sandwich suppers.  You did an excellent job and we sincerely appreciate it!

2015 LENTEN CHALLEnGE AWARDS – The following 7 individuals successfully completed this year’s Scripture Verse Memory Challenge:  Maria White, Donna Stern, Penny Smidt, Norma Miller, Wyona Hofer, Susan Borglum and Scyller Borglum.  All of you did an outstanding job!  Congratulations on your achievement!  We are very proud of you!

THE MELCHER SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE is asking for donations to the scholarship fund because the interest rates are so low.  If you wish to donate to the scholarship fund, please place an envelope with “scholarship” written on the outside in the offering plate.  Donations need to be made by the last Sunday in April. Thank you.

Bazaar: Our annual church Bazaar will be Thursday, November 5^th. We would like to have a couple more people that would be willing to be on the “planning committee”, if you would like to help us please talk to Sharon Pfeiffer. Thanks.

LAWN MOWING BIDS are now being accepted for the year of 2015, for the church and parsonage  If you have any questions please call Matt Rigo at (605)336-7476.  Bids may be mailed to the church or Matt Rigo PO Box 481 Freeman, SD  57029.  Thank you