05-31-2015 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please pray for 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 – May 31^st – The featured speaker is Rev. Joshua Jones of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Rapid City.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

LADIES AID will meet on June 4th at 7:00 pm  with Julianne Huber as Hostess.  The Bible Study will be Session 12-  The Ten Virgins followed by the business meeting.  On Altar Guild for June is Millie Gunderson and Cindy Hofer is visiting helper. 

FUNERAL SERVICE – The funeral service for Bobbi Salis will be held on Friday, June 5^th at 7:00 p.m.  Coffee and light refreshments will be available beginning at 6:00 as well as after the service.  Everyone is welcome to attend the service and the fellowship times.  Please keep the family in your prayers.  Thanks!

The BOE wishes to thank the men's group for covering the cost of the treats for Sundae Sunday and I want to thank Cheri, Kelly, Bob and Penny as well as  anyone who helped with Sundae

Sunday.

THE BOE wishes to thank Lisa Anderson for all her  hard work on Sunday School as well as the teachers and the kids. 

ANNUAL DIAPER DERBY:  LFL will be accepting donations of diapers and other baby items starting Mother's Day, May 10^th, through Father's Day, June 21st.  Please place your items in the crib located in the fellowship hall.  Items will be donated to local and regional families in need.

Delmont Relief Fund – The church building and parsonage of Zion Lutheran Church in Delmont were destroyed by a tornado on Sunday, May 10^th.  In addition, the homes of 5 of Zion’s families were either destroyed or damaged by the storm.  Miraculously, no lives were lost.  Rather than sending donations directly to Zion, a fund has been established at The South Dakota District Office to receive donations to assist with relief efforts.  Donations should be sent to:

The South Dakota District, LCMS

P.O. Box 89110, Sioux Falls, SD 57109-9110

Checks should be made payable to:  The South Dakota District LCMS and earmarked:  “Delmont Relief Fund.”  Thank you for your assistance.

05-24-2015 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we continue to remember the families in Delmont and in other areas of the country who have suffered injuries and loss from the recent tornados.  In addition, please keep Rev. Dr. Vern Schindler (son-in-law of Pauline Walz) and his family in your prayers for his open heart surgery and his recovery.  We also pray for 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 – May 24^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Randy Sturzenbecher of Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church in Black Hawk.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

Delmont Relief Fund – The church building and parsonage of Zion Lutheran Church in Delmont were destroyed by a tornado on Sunday, May 10^th.  In addition, the homes of 5 of Zion’s families were either destroyed or damaged by the storm.  Miraculously, no lives were lost.  Rather than sending donations directly to Zion, a fund has been established at The South Dakota District Office to receive donations to assist with relief efforts.  Donations should be sent to:

The South Dakota District, LCMS

P.O. Box 89110, Sioux Falls, SD 57109-9110

Checks should be made payable to:  The South Dakota District LCMS and earmarked:  “Delmont Relief Fund.”  Thank you for your assistance.

ANNUAL DIAPER DERBY:  LFL will be accepting donations of diapers and other baby items starting Mother's Day, May 10^th, through Father's Day, June 21st.  Please place your items in the crib located in the fellowship hall.  Items will be donated to local and regional families in need.

FUNERAL SERVICE – The funeral service for Bobbi Salis will be held on Friday, June 5^th at 7:00 p.m.  Coffee and light refreshments will be available beginning at 6:00 as well as after the service.  Everyone is welcome to attend the service and the fellowship times.  Please keep the family in your prayers.  Thanks!

HOSPITAL AUXILIARY FUND DRIVE:  It is a privilege to have the Freeman Regional Health Services in our community. We are having our annual fund drive during the month of May and are asking for donations that will help to purchase needed equipment for the hospital, nursing home, and clinic. We will have a free will basket in the fellowship hall during coffee hour TODAY May 24th. Your participation in this fund drive will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

05-17-2015 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember the families in Delmont and in other areas of the country who have suffered injuries and loss from last week’s tornados as well as 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.

Delmont Relief Fund – The church building and parsonage of Zion Lutheran Church in Delmont were destroyed by a tornado on Sunday, May 10^th.  In addition, the homes of 5 of Zion’s families were either destroyed or damaged by the storm.  Miraculously, no lives were lost.  Rather than sending donations directly to Zion, a fund has been established at The South Dakota District Office to receive donations to assist with relief efforts.  Donations should be sent to:

The South Dakota District, LCMS

P.O. Box 89110, Sioux Falls, SD 57109-9110

Checks should be made payable to:  The South Dakota District LCMS and earmarked:  “Delmont Relief Fund.”  Thank you for your assistance.

Main Street Living – May 17^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Paul Winckler of Zion Lutheran Church in Rapid City. 

ANNUAL DIAPER DERBY:  LFL will be accepting donations of diapers and other baby items starting Mother's Day, May 10^th, through Father's Day, June 21st.  Please place your items in the crib located in the fellowship hall.  Items will be donated to local and regional families in need.

SUNDAE SUNDAY:   On Sunday, May 24^th we will be celebrating the end of our Sunday School year with Ice Cream Sundaes.  Come enjoy some ice cream and fellowship.

HOSPITAL AUXILIARY FUND DRIVE:  It is a privilege to have the Freeman Regional Health Services in our community. We are having our annual fund drive during the month of May and are asking for donations that will help to purchase needed equipment for the hospital, nursing home, and clinic. We will have a free will basket in the fellowship hall during coffee hour TODAY May 17th and also on the 24th. Your participation in this fund drive will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

05-10-2015 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.

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 – May 10^th – The featured speaker is Rev. David Schwan of Zion Lutheran Church in Rapid City.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

CONGRATULATIONS and GOD’S BLESSINGS to our 2015 high school graduates:  Levi Hintz, Cole Paulson, Cailey Roth, Cody Roth, Joshua Roth and Travis Schnabel.

baccalaureate SERVICE INVITATION – Everyone is invited to the 2015 Freeman Community Baccalaureate Service to be held at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13^th in the Community Center.  This worship service offers thanksgiving and seeks God’s blessings for the graduating seniors from Freeman’s 2 high schools.  The baccalaureate service is being arranged by the Freeman Ministerial Association.

LWML will meet Thursday the 14th at 2:00pm at the church. Pastor will lead us in Bible Study and Lee will provide lunch.

HOSPICE MEMORIAL SERVICE – Freeman Sanford Hospice will be hosting their annual memorial service on May 17^th at 4:00 at the Arboretum Visitors Center.  The service is open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one in the last year.  Registration is not required.  For more information please call LaVonne Brockmueller at 925-2120.

ANNUAL DIAPER DERBY:  LFL will be accepting donations of diapers and other baby items starting today, Mother's Day, through Father's Day, June 21st.  Please place your items in the crib located in the fellowship hall.  Items will be donated to local and regional families in need.

LAST DAY OF SUNDAY SCHOOL:  Our last day of Sunday School will be on Sunday May 17^th.

SUNDAE SUNDAY:   On Sunday, May 24^th we will be celebrating the end of our Sunday School year with Ice Cream Sundaes.  Come enjoy some ice cream and fellowship.

05-03-2015 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 – May 3^rd – The featured speaker is Rev. Jared Nies of St. John Lutheran Church in Gregory.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

CONGRATULATIONS and GOD’S BLESSINGS to our 2015 high school graduates:  Levi Hintz, Cole Paulson, Cailey Roth, Cody Roth, Joshua Roth and Travis Schnabel.

 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.

baccalaureate SERVICE INVITATION – Everyone is invited to the 2015 Freeman Community Baccalaureate Service to be held at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13^th in the Community Center.  This worship service offers thanksgiving and seeks God’s blessings for the graduating seniors from Freeman’s 2 high schools.  The baccalaureate service is being arranged by the Freeman Ministerial Association.

HOSPICE MEMORIAL SERVICE – Freeman Sanford Hospice will be hosting their annual memorial service on May 17^th at 4:00 at the Arboretum Visitors Center.  The service is open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one in the last year.  Registration is not required.  For more information please call LaVonne Brockmueller at 925-2120.