01-01-2017 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 – January 8, Rev. Greg Lehr of Zion Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD, brings us today’s message “Real Identity in 2017” based on Romans 6: 1-11. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

WEEKDAY SCHOOL & CONFIRMATION: We will resume weekday and confirmation classes on January 4, 2017 at 4:30.

LADIES AID  will meet on Jan. 5, 2017 at 7:00 pm with Julianne Huber as hostess.  Bible Study on Angels with Pastor Weeman followed by the business meeting. Altar Guild for January is Phyllis Knittel and Visiting Helpers are Sharon Pfeiffer and Garnet Stern.  

 

LADIES AID CHRISTMAS PROJECT this year is Main Street Living.  There will be a basket in the Fellowship Hall if you are interested in supporting this project.  The Ladies Aid will match the funds collected.

CHURCH POSITION - If anyone has interest in a Church position for the upcoming annual meeting in January, please contact nominating committee members Dean Dreessen, Blaine Saarie, Jesse Thomas or Randy Koerner.

CONGREGATION FUN NIGHT:  the mentor/mentees along with the Samaritans are hosting a Congregation Fun Night on Sunday, January 15th. It will begin with games at 4:30 P.M. Supper will follow at 5:30. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board. Please sign up by January 8th. We are looking forward to seeing you there. Talk to Diane, LaNae, or Karen if you have any questions.

HOLIDAY CHEER:  On December 20^th the 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, Marvin Dannenbring, Alice Fliginger, Millie Gunderson, Ella & Elsie Hein, LaVonne Knittel, Ruth Koerner, Melton & Lorna Langle, Mahala Peterson, Henrietta Rhoades, Myron Schaffer, Gerhard  Schamber, Kermit Schrag,  Pauline Walz.  Christmas cards were sent to June Heckenlaible in California, 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.

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS for 6:00 p.m. on Friday January 6^th to remove and place the Christmas decorations back into storage.  All help is appreciated.

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 153rd Engineer Battalion
            Lee Heckenlaible (Nephew of Arlene Stern)
            Lindsey Graber (Granddaughter of Lonnie Graber)
            Wade and Tanner Rupp (Father and Son from Freeman)

Anyone who would like a care package sent to a family member or loved one should contact Diane Schnabel at 660-2911. Care packages will be mailed out sometime in mid-February.

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS:  The 2017 season will soon begin.  There will be a PRACTICE NEXT SUNDAY, January 8 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul/Freeman.  All men, women, and teenagers of St. Paul are invited and welcome to participate.

Most of the games are on Monday nights and there is no cost.
For more information, contact Rev. Weeman at (605) 925-4004.

THE NEW COFFEE HOUR schedule is out in on the kitchen window in the secretary basket if you would like one.

 

ANNUAL REOPORT it is that time of year again to get the annual report out.  When you have your report done please give it to Aleta Starner, Denise Peterson or put it in the secretary basket in the kitchen on the window ledge or e-mail to stpaulfreeman@gmail.com  

The following reports are needed:  Trustees report, Board of Education, Board of Evangelism, Melcher Scholarship report, Youth Group report, Mentor-Mentee report, Samaritans report, Ladies Aid, Lutheran Women’s League and Treasurer’s.  Thank you in advance for getting them to us in a timely manner.

12-25-2016 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 – January 1, Rev. Chris Esget, the 6^th Vice president of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, and Pastor at Immanuel Lutheran in Alexandria, Virginia, brings us today’s message “The Name of Jesus” based on Luke 2: 21. 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.

WEEKDAY SCHOOL & CONFIRMATION: We will resume weekday and confirmation classes on January 4, 2017 at 4:30.

LADIES AID  will meet on Jan. 5, 2017 at 7:00 pm with Julianne Huber as hostess.  Bible Study on Angels with Pastor Weeman followed by the business meeting. Altar Guild for January is Phyllis Knittel and Visiting Helpers are Sharon Pfeiffer and Garnet Stern.  

"WINTER WEARS " GIVING TREE :
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 throughout December.  Items will be distributed to local families that need them.

LADIES AID CHRISTMAS PROJECT this year is Main Street Living.  There will be a basket in the Fellowship Hall if you are interested in supporting this project.  The Ladies Aid will match the funds collected.

THE MENTOR/MENTEES along with the Samaritans are hosting a Congregation Fun Night on Sunday, January 15th. It will begin with games at 4:30 P.M. Supper will follow at 5:30. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board. Please sign up by January 8th. We are looking forward to seeing you there. Talk to Diane, LaNae, or Karen if you have any questions.

HOLIDAY CHEER:  On December 20^th the 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, Marvin Dannenbring, Alice Fliginger, Millie Gunderson, Ella & Elsie Hein, LaVonne Knittel, Ruth Koerner, Melton & Lorna Langle, Mahala Peterson, Henrietta Rhoades, Myron Schaffer, Gerhard  Schamber, Kermit Schrag,  Pauline Walz.  Christmas cards were sent to June Heckenlaible in California, 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.

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 153rd Engineer Battalion
            Lee Heckenlaible (Nephew of Arlene Stern)
            Lindsey Graber (Granddaughter of Lonnie Graber)
            Wade and Tanner Rupp (Father and Son from Freeman)

Anyone who would like a care package sent to a family member or loved one should contact Diane Schnabel at 660-2911. Care packages will be mailed out sometime in mid February.

12-18-2016 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 25, Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola, President of the Mid South District LCMS, delivers the Christmas message “Mary, Did You Know”, based on Matthew 1: 18-25. This presentation also features a special guest appearance by Nashville recording artist, Jacob Daniel. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

A WARM WELCOME and "Thank You" this morning to Reverend and Mrs. James Mueller, as he preaches the Word of the Lord this day.

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

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

PASTOR ELLIS will be gone Thursday, December 15^th through Monday, December 19^th.  Rev. James Mueller will preach on December 18^th.  There will be no Communion.  There will be Communion on Sunday, December 25^th.  If emergency pastoral care is needed while Pastor Ellis is away, contact the Elders or, if they are not available, contact the Chairman. 

THERE WILL BE NO WEEKDAY SCHOOL for 5-6^th grade on Wednesday, December 21.  We will resume weekday classes on January 4, 2017 at 4:30.

"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.

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 throughout December.  Items will be distributed to local families that need them.

LADIES AID CHRISTMAS PROJECT this year is Main Street Living.  There will be a basket in the Fellowship Hall if you are interested in supporting this project.  The Ladies Aid will match the funds collected.

THE MENTOR/MENTEES along with the Samaritans are hosting a Congregation Fun Night on Sunday, January 15th. It will begin with games at 4:30 P.M. Supper will follow at 5:30. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board. Please sign up by January 8th. We are looking forward to seeing you there. Talk to Diane, LaNae, or Karen if you have any questions.

12-11-2016 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 18, Rev. Daniel Deardoff of Blessed Redeemer Lutheran Church in Brandon, South Dakota brings us today’s message “God With Us…Do You Believe It?”, based on Matthew 1: 18-25. 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.

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

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-?

WOMENS BIBLE STUDY GROUP will meet Dec.14th at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Julie Huber. Bring goodies.

LWML will meet Dec. 15^th at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Julie Huber. Remember to bring your Christmas goodies and Christmas reading or story.

PASTOR ELLIS will be gone Thursday, December 15^th through Monday, December 19^th.  Rev. James Mueller will preach on December 18^th.  There will be no Communion.  There will be Communion on Sunday, December 25^th.  If emergency pastoral care is needed while Pastor Ellis is away, contact the Elders or, if they are not available, contact the Chairman. 

"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.

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 throughout December.  Items will be distributed to local families that need them.

LADIES AID CHRISTMAS PROJECT this year is Main Street Living.  There will be a basket in the Fellowship Hall if you are interested in supporting this project.  The Ladies Aid will match the funds collected.

THE LADIES AID has given a check for $6000.00 to the church treasurer for the 2016 Bazaar receipts. 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.

    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)

12-04-2016 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 11, 2016 Rev. Gary Jacobson Pastor at Bethesda Lutheran in Hot Springs, South Dakota delivers this advent message, “Are You the One?”, Based on Matthew 11: 2-11. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired

"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.

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 throughout 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)

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

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-?

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.