11-27-2016 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.

MAIN STREET LIVING – December 4, 2016 Rev. Luke Edwards of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rapid City, South Dakota tells us about “Divine Divestment” based on Matthew 3: 1-12. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

LADIES AID will meet on FRIDAY Dec. 2nd at 7:00 p.m. and continue with the Bible Study on Angels with Pastor Weeman followed by the Business meeting.  Members are to bring Christmas goodies for lunch.  On Altar Guild for December is Joan Dreessen.  Coffee Hour Committee for Dec. 4th is Darlene Schrag, Mildred Siekmann and Joan Dreessen. 

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Wed Nov 30th 5-6:15
Sun Dec 4 10:30-12
Sun Dec 11th  11:30-1:30 lunch provided
Sun Dec 18th  11:30-1:30 lunch provided
Wed Dec 21st 5-6:15
Friday Dec 23rd 5:00-?

"WINTER WEARS " GIVING TREE AND ADVENT MEALS IN DECEMBER :

The Youth will be hosting mid week advent meals in December before Advent Services at 7p.m.  We will serve from 6 p.m. -- 6:45p.m. Note there is not a meal on Nov 30th before the Service.

Dec 7  Baked Potato Feed
Dec 14  Pasta with Meat Sauce
Dec 21 Pork Sandwich

A freewill offering will be taken and split equally between the "Winter Wears" project and Youth Group Convention Fund.

We are asking the congregation to help us purchase Winter items to wear , such as coats, boots hats, gloves & scarves.  Clean Slightly used items will also be accepted.
Items can be placed on and around the giving tree in the fellowship hall through out December.  Items will be distributed to local families that need them.

PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY  Due to the recent activation of the Parkston and Huron guard units there are several from our community who have been activated.  If you have a family member or friend who is serving in the military and would like them on a prayer list please contact Denise

Peterson at 605-421-1266 or e-mail her at peterson220@goldenwest.net.  Please include their names and where they are currently stationed.  I will then make a list and publish it in the bulletin.

    Stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas with the 153^rd Engineer Battalion

            Lee Heckenlaible (Nephew of Arlene Stern)
            Lindsey Graber (Granddaughter of Lonnie Graber)
            Wade and Tanner Rupp (Father and Son from Freeman)

IF YOU ARE READY for an enriching experience there is a mission opportunity close to home.  Immigrants in the Freeman area want help learning English.  A knowledge of Spanish is not required.  If you are willing to volunteer contact Lois Kaufman, (605) 648-3678, for more information.

11-20-2016 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.

 

MAIN STREET LIVING – November 27: Today’s message is given by Rev. David Lindenberg of Peace Lutheran Church in Rapid City, South Dakota. The sermon “Walking in the Light of the Lord” is based on Isaiah 2: 1-5. The program is interpreted and closed captioned 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.

MENTOR/MENTEE GROUP: Team members Heidi and Andrea will host the Christmas party this evening at 6:00  p.m., at the Blues restaurant.  Bring a white elephant gift to exchange.

 

BAZAAR Follow-Up - We want to thank everyone again who contributed in any way toward making our 52nd annual bazaar a success. The total income for this year was $6434.15. We had a $250.00 prepaid Visa card through the Thrivent Action Team which we used to purchase the milk, orange drink, buns, and other supplies needed for the bazaar. Thanks – The Bazaar Committee.

 

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Sun Nov 20th 10:30-12
Wed Nov 30th 5-6:15
Sun Dec 4 10:30-12
Sun Dec 11th  11:30-1:30 lunch provided
Sun Dec 18th  11:30-1:30 lunch provided
Wed Dec 21st 5-6:15
Friday Dec 23rd 5:00-?

PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY  Due to the recent activation of the Parkston and Huron guard units there are several from our community who have been activated.  If you have a family member or friend who is serving in the military and would like them on a prayer list please contact Denise Peterson at 605-421-1266 or e-mail her at peterson220@goldenwest.net.  Please include their names and where they are currently stationed.  I will then make a list and publish it in the bulletin.

LADIES AID will meet on FRIDAY Dec. 2nd at 7:00 p.m. and continue with the Bible Study on Angels with Pastor Weeman followed by the Business meeting.  Members are to bring Christmas goodies for lunch.  On Altar Guild for December is Joan Dreessen.  Coffee Hour Committee for Dec. 4th is Darlene Schrag, Mildred Siekmann and Joan Dreessen. 

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK the members and friends of St. Paul Lutheran for the cards, memorials, phone calls, text messages, Facebook posts and most importantly the prayers following the sudden death of our grandson Christopher. Your thoughtfulness and love for our family during this difficult time continues to warm our hearts.                       

 ~ God’s Blessings to all of you, Pastor John and Maxine Farden

There will be NO WEEKDAY SCHOOL on  November 23.

PLEASE PLAN on helping decorating the church for Christmas on Friday, November 25 at 5:30 p.m.  All help is greatly appreciated.

 

IF YOU ARE READY for an enriching experience there is a mission opportunity close to home.  Immigrants in the Freeman area want help learning English.  A knowledge of Spanish is not required.  If you are willing to volunteer contact Lois Kaufman, (605) 648-3678, for more information.

11-13-2016 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.

MAIN STREET LIVING – November 20:  Rev. Gene Bauman of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Spearfish, South Dakota brings us today’s message “The King Still Reigns” based on Colossians 1: 13-20. The program is interpreted and closed captioned 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.

AS REPORTED at the Voters' Meeting on October 30th, beginning with the Divine Service today. Pastor will distribute the Body of Christ; the Elder will follow with the individual cups, and Pastor will follow with the common cup.  Those desiring the common cup are asked to hold a hand with palm up so that Pastor can see that they want the common cup.  Why this change?  Should it ever be necessary that someone, already at the communion rail, be questioned and/or refused communion, it is Pastor's responsibility to do so--not the Elder.

LWML will meet on Thursday November 17th at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Wyona Hofer. Remember to bring your Christmas Sock with money to this meeting.

MENTOR/MENTEE GROUP: Team members Heidi and Andrea will host the Christmas party on Sunday evening at 6:00  p.m., November 20th at the Blues restaurant.  Bring a white elephant gift to exchange.

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Wed Nov 9th - 5:30-6:00
Sun Nov 20th 10:30-12
Wed Nov 30th 5-6:15
Sun Dec 4 10:30-12
Sun Dec 11th  11:30-1:30 lunch provided
Sun Dec 18th  11:30-1:30 lunch provided
Wed Dec 21st 5-6:15
Friday Dec 23rd 5:00-?

NO LEAF RAKING THIS YEAR:  sorry to say this year we will NOT be able to do an organized youth rake day. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.  For those who truly need help getting their yards raked we can possibly try to find individuals to make time to help out. Talk to Amber or Kristi.

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE would like to extend a great big THANK YOU to each of you that helped make our Bazaar another successful event. All of your donations, hard work, and the support you showed us by attending were greatly appreciated.  We should have the total receipts for the day calculated within the next couple of weeks. Also if you have a food container in the kitchen please pick it up at your earliest convenience.  Thank you.

PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY  Due to the recent activation of the Parkston and Huron guard units there are several from our community who have been activated.  If you have a family member or friend who is serving in the military and would like them on a prayer list please contact Denise

Peterson at 605-421-1266 or e-mail her at peterson220@goldenwest.net.  Please include their names and where they are currently stationed.  I will then make a list and publish it in the bulletin.

11-06-2016 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.

MAIN STREET LIVING – November 13: Luke 21: 5-28 is the scriptural base for Rev. Randy Sturzenbecher’s message “Chicken Little vs Jesus”. Rev. Sturzenbecher is the Pastor at Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church in Blackhawk, South Dakota. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired .

AS REPORTED at the Voters' Meeting on October 30th, beginning with the Divine Service on November 13th, Pastor will distribute the Body of Christ; the Elder will follow with the individual cups, and Pastor will follow with the common cup.  Those desiring the common cup are asked to hold a hand with palm up so that Pastor can see that they want the common cup.  Why this change?  Should it ever be necessary that someone, already at the communion rail, be questioned and/or refused communion, it is Pastor's responsibility to do so--not the Elder.

MENTOR/MENTEE GROUP: Team members Heidi and Andrea will host the Christmas party on Sunday evening at 6:00  p.m., November 20th at the Blues restaurant.  Bring a white elephant gift to exchange.

SNOW REMOVAL:  the trustees are accepting snow removal bids for the parking lot and sidewalks including the parsonage.  Please contact Jesse Thomas 605-925-7713 if interested.

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Wed Nov 9th - 5:30-6:00
Sun Nov 20th 10:30-12
Wed Nov 30th 5-6:15
Sun Dec 4 10:30-12
Sun Dec 11th  11:30-1:30 lunch provided
Sun Dec 18th  11:30-1:30 lunch provided
Wed Dec 21st 5-6:15
Friday Dec 23rd 5:00-?

NO LEAF RAKING THIS YEAR:  sorry to say this year we will NOT be able to do an organized youth rake day. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.  For those who truly need help getting their yards raked we can possibly try to find individuals to make time to help out. Talk to Amber or Kristi.

 

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE would like to extend a great big THANK YOU to each of you that helped make our Bazaar another successful event. All of your donations, hard work, and the support you showed us by attending were greatly appreciated.  We should have the total receipts for the day calculated within the next couple of weeks. Also if you have a food container in the kitchen please pick it up at your earliest convenience.  Thank you.