12-27-2015 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS this week please 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.

BAPTISM OF KINSLEY BRODERS – We joyfully welcome Kinsley Ann Broders into our Christian family today through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism!  We thank God for giving Kinsley new birth, true faith and eternal life, and we pray that God’s holy angels will watch over her throughout her life.  Kinsley is the daughter of Tom and Kelli Broders.

There will be no SUNDAY SCHOOL today due to school vacation. /s/ Board of Education

No CONFIRMATION CLASS on Wednesday, Dec. 30^th.

CHOIR:  the choir will NOT meet today or January 3rd. Our next practice will be January 10th at 11:30 and then continue every Sunday at 11:30 thru January.

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS will be taken down on Saturday, Jan. 2^nd, beginning at 10:00 a.m.  If you have the time, would you please help us get the decorations and Christmas trees put back into storage?  Many hands will make light work!  Thank you in advance for your help!

LADIES AID: will meet Jan. 7, 2016 at 7:00  for Bible Study and Business meeting.  Sharon Pfeiffer is hostess.  On Altar Guild for January is Phyllis Knittel and Visiting Helpers are Sharon Pfeiffer and Garnet Stern.  Coffee Hour committee for Jan. 3, 2016 is Darlene Schrag, Mildred Siekmann and Susan Borglum. 

MAIN STREET LIVING CHRISTMAS PROJECT – a basket will be on a table in the Fellowship Hall if you are interested in contributing to this ministry.  Funds will be matched by the Ladies Aid. THANK YOU!

2016 COFFEE HOUR GROUP schedules are done and if you would like one they are on the window ledge in the kitchen.

BOE - Please support the Mission tree by giving money for candy canes and later ornaments, throughout the Advent season.  The money
is to be donated to the Youth group's trip.

PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER using your God-given gifts and talents in service to our Lord and His church.  In January we will need to fill various offices and positions.  Please contact the Chairman of the Congregation (Matt Dannenbring) or any elder if you are willing to have your name placed on the 2016 election ballot.  Thanks!

HOLIDAY CHEER: On December 18^th the Ladies Aid Visiting Committee delivered “Holiday Best Wishes” in the form of a personal visit, a Christmas card, and a bud vase containing a carnation & evergreens to the following church members.  Erna Bittner, Ann Broders, Alice Fliginger, Bernice Graber, Ella & Elsie Hein, Connie Hinckley, Cindy Hofer, LaVonne Knittel, Ruth Koerner, Melton & Lorna Langle, Mahala Peterson, Myron Schaffer, Gerhard & Darlene Schamber, Gary Schrag, Kermit Schrag,  Arden Stern, Pauline Walz, Marj Wollman.  Christmas cards were sent to June Heckenlaible in California, Altha Mayer in Wakonda, Lucille Rembold in Miller, and Marie Wrenn in Sioux City, IA.

If anyone has bud vases they no longer need please bring them to the church kitchen and mark them for the visiting committee, we will start saving vases for our next year deliveries. Thank you very much.

THANKS: to my wonderful church family for making my birthday extra special last Sunday, your kind words and cards were more than I expected. May God continue to bless all of us. Sharon

THANK YOU:  The youth group would like to say a big THANK YOU to all that have participated in giving to our fundraising efforts.  The craft sales, pizza & donut cards, leaf raking and Advent meals have given us a good start in raising what we will need to be able to go to the National Lutheran Youth Group Gathering in July. We still have a lot of funds needed but again Thank You. Your donations are what makes this trip even possible. Some of our upcoming fundraisers will be Super Bowl Sub Sandwiches, Valentines Supper and Easter Breakfast. Watch for more details as those dates get closer.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Youth Group.

12-20-1015 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS this week please 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.

 

Christmas Worship Services – We invite you to join us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of Man and Son of God!  Our Christmas Eve Children’s Program will be held on Dec. 24^th at 7:00 p.m.  Please mark your calendars and come rejoice with us as our youth present the Christmas story and as we worship our Savior and Redeemer.  Our Christmas Day service will be Dec. 25^th at 9:30 a.m.  Both services will be filled with your favorite Christmas hymns so bring a friend with you!

 

A Special Thank You to our Christmas Cantata members, Jane Kleinsasser (pianist) and Dan Harnish (violinist) for providing us with extra music and a wonderful program today.  We give thanks to God for all of you who were willing to share your talents with the rest of us and for using them to God’s glory!

 

No CONFIRMATION CLASS on Wednesday, Dec. 23^rd.

 

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
 
Sunday 12/20/15 11:30-??  All kids, lunch provided
Wednesday 12/23/15 5:00-??All kids

MAIN STREET LIVING CHRISTMAS PROJECT – a basket will be on a table in the Fellowship Hall if you are interested in contributing to this ministry.  Funds will be matched by the Ladies Aid. THANK YOU!

 

BOE - Please support the Mission tree by giving money for candy canes and later ornaments, throughout the Advent season.  The money
is to be donated to the Youth group's trip.

 

THE SAMARITAN GROUP:  are selling our cookbooks at a discounted price in December. They are 1 cookbook for $20; 2 for $30; and 3 cookbooks for $40. They make a great Christmas present. We will be set up at the end of a table in the social room starting December 6th.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION:   Please stay for cake & ice cream after the service this morning to celebrate Sharon’s birthday.

 

There will be no SUNDAY SCHOOL on December 27th due to school vacation. /s/ Board of Education.

 

THANK YOU:  The youth group would like to say a big THANK YOU to all that have participated in giving to our fundraising efforts.  The craft sales, pizza & donut cards, leaf raking and Advent meals have given us a good start in raising what we will need to be able to go to the National Lutheran Youth Group Gathering in July. We still have a lot of funds needed but again Thank You. Your donations are what makes this trip even possible. Some of our upcoming fundraisers will be Super Bowl Sub Sandwiches, Valentines Supper and Easter Breakfast. Watch for more details as those dates get closer.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Youth Group.

 

2016 COFFEE HOUR GROUP schedules are done and if you would like one they are on the window ledge in the kitchen.

12-13-2015 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS this week please 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.

ADVENT MIDWEEK SERVICES – We will gather at 7:00 p.m. on Dec. 16^th for our last Advent midweek worship service.  At 6:00 p.m. (before each Wednesday’s service) we will also provide a light supper.  Please join us and please bring a friend or relative to share in this opportunity for worship and fellowship!

CHRISTMAS CANTATA – The choir will be performing their Christmas Cantata “Were You There On That Christmas Night?” next Sunday, December 20 during our worship service.     Please plan to attend.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
 

Sunday 12/13/15 1:00-2:30 All kids
Wednesday 12/16/15 5:00-6:15 All kids
Sunday 12/20/15 11:30-??  All kids, lunch provided
Wednesday 12/23/15 5:00-??All kids 

MAIN STREET LIVING CHRISTMAS PROJECT – a basket will be on a table in the Fellowship Hall if you are interested in contributing to this ministry.  Funds will be matched by the Ladies Aid. THANK YOU!

BOE - Please support the Mission tree by giving money for candy canes and later ornaments, throughout the Advent season.  The money is to be donated to the Youth group's trip.

THE SAMARITAN GROUP:  are selling our cookbooks at a discounted price in December. They are 1 cookbook for $20; 2 for $30; and 3 cookbooks for $40. They make a great Christmas present. We will be set up at the end of a table in the social room starting December 6th.

CARE PACKAGES: Diane Schnabel has volunteered to send solider packages to any military personal over the holidays. Please let her know if you know of anyone. Thank you.

BOE- We are looking for a new Board of Ed member to join in January.  PLEASE consider giving of your time  and talents.  Contact a BOE member or an Elder if you are interested! Our children need you!

12-06-2015 Announcements

IN OUR PRAYERS this week we remember Cindy Hofer (hospitalized in Freeman), Ruth Korner (temporarily in the Menno nursing home), 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 – Nov. 29^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Lloyd Redhage of Zion Lutheran Church in Andover and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ferney.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

Thank You for the donations we received in November in support of our Japan and Northern Asia mission work to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  I pray that God will richly bless our work for the sake of Christ and His Kingdom.  (s) Rev. Daniel Jastram

 

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
 

Sunday 12/6/15 11:30-1:30 All kids, lunch provided
Sunday 12/13/15 1:00-2:30 All kids
Wednesday 12/16/15 5:00-6:15 All kids
Sunday 12/20/15 11:30-??  All kids, lunch provided
Wednesday 12/23/15 5:00-??All kids 

NEW ADDRESS – Ruth Koerner’s temporary address while she is in recovery from her fall is:  Menno-Olivet Care Center, Room 200, P. O. Box 487, Menno, SD 57045-0487

BOE - Please support the Mission tree by giving money for candy canes and later ornaments, throughout the Advent season.  The money
is to be donated to the Youth group's trip.

MAIN STREET LIVING CHRISTMAS PROJECT – a basket will be on a table in the Fellowship Hall if you are interested in contributing to this ministry.  Funds will be matched by the Ladies Aid. THANK YOU!

 

THE SAMARITAN GROUP:  are selling our cookbooks at a discounted price in December. They are 1 cookbook for $20; 2 for $30; and 3 cookbooks for $40. They make a great Christmas present. We will be set up at the end of a table in the social room starting December 6th.

 

LWML will meet Thursday Dec. 10th at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Julie Huber. Please bring a Christmas reading or story and also some Christmas goodies to share. Remember to bring your Christmas Sock money for our Christmas project.

 

CARE PACKAGES: Diane Schnabel has volunteered to send solider packages to any military personal over the holidays. Please let her know if you know of anyone. Thank you.

ADVENT DEVOTIONAL BOOKLETS (written by Lutheran Hour Ministries) were distributed after last week’s worship service.  Additional copies are in the library.

ADVENT MIDWEEK SERVICES – We will gather at 7:00 p.m. on Dec. 9^th and Dec. 16^th for worship.  At 6:00 p.m. (before each Wednesday’s service) we will also provide a light supper.  Please join us and please bring a friend or relative to share in this opportunity for worship and fellowship!