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.