09-13-2015 Announcements

IN OUR PRAYERS this week we pray for Myrna Huber (hospitalized as she recovers from surgery) 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 – Sept. 13^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Kelly Smith of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Brookings.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY CLASSES will resume this Wednesday.  All guys are welcome to join us at 6:00 a.m. each Wednesday in our Fellowship Hall for a hot breakfast and the studying of God’s Word!  All materials will be provided.

BOE- Fifth and Sixth grade weekday school will start 09/16/15.

Cherie Knittel will teach this class from 7-8pm.

 

CONFIRMATION CLASSES will resume this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

 

DELMER LIPELT’S ENTRANCE INTO GLORY – We pray for peace and comfort for the family of Delmer Lipelt whom God called home on July 5, 2013.  We pray that God would comfort all who mourn with the hope of the glorious resurrection of the body and a happy reunion in heaven, and that He would sustain the family with the knowledge that all who remain faithful will be given the crown of eternal life and will be in our Lord’s presence forevermore.  Delmer’s home-going service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19^th at 10:30 with a luncheon following the committal service.  Funeral Group 3 will assist with this funeral instead of Group 2.

CHOIR REHEARSAL will begin next Sunday, Sept. 20^th, at 11:30.  All ages are welcome!

 

Installation of Teachers – Our Sunday School and Midweek School teachers being installed today are:

Pre-K and Kindergarten

Karissa Podzimek        Darla Harris

Gerry Saner                 Jenny Peters

Jeani Dubs

1^st thru 3^rd Grades:

Kristi Dannenbring      Joni Knittel

Morgan Dannenbring  Leann Thomas

4^th and 5^th Grades:

Lisa Andersen             Maria White

6^th thru 8^th Grades:

Penny Smidt

Midweek School:

Cheri Knittel

We thank God for providing these teachers who are willing to spend time with our youth to teach them the truths of the Gospel.

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE – has started making plans for the November 5th event, which will run from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Food donations are needed for chicken noodle soup, vegetable soup, chili soup, chicken sandwich meat, tavern, salads, pies, cake, pickles, crackers & coffee. We will also need workers for the day and evening shifts. This year we are planning to combine the Crafts/Stitchery & Baked/Canned items into one booth and then have the Lunch Counter. Please see or call Sharon Pfeiffer (925-7604), Kelli Broders (925-7502), or Penny Smidt (925-4292) if you are willing to donate food or work.

18^th ANNUAL BIKE FOR LIFE – Since 1997, the Southeastern SD Lutherans for Life have been leading a team of bikers on a 100-mile tour from Armour to Sioux Falls.  Their endeavor raises money for the Alpha Center to help pregnant women who don’t know what to do and give them alternatives to abortion.  Please see Karissa Podzimek for information on how you can help with this year’s ride on Saturday, Sept. 19^th.  Saving babies one mile at a time!

WE WILL HOST THE LFL BIKERS for lunch at the Senior Citizens Center on Saturday, September 19th.  Please see the sign-up sheets in the fellowship hall.  We are looking for donations and also for workers.  Please bring your donation to the center at 10:30 on Saturday morning (19th) or have it at the church and it will be picked up.   See Karissa Podzimek for questions.