01-08-2017 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 15, Today’s message, “Behold, the Lamb of God” is presented by Rev. Corey Aker of Faith Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD. The scriptural base is John 1: 36. 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.

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS:  The 2017 season will soon begin.  There will be a PRACTICE TODAY, 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.

CALL COMMITTEE:  there will be a Call Committee meeting onThursday January 12^th at 7:00 p.m.

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.

A SEVEN WEEK WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY of the book of Job will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 – 7:00 beginning on January 18^th in the fellowship hall.  The study is a Chonda Pierce Bible study that focuses on Job’s struggles and enduring faith.  This is a study filled with truth and humor that will focus on loss, grief, doubt, truth, and grace.  Since books need to be ordered, please let either Shirley or Betsy Knodel know if you would like to join this study.

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.

THE NEW COFFEE HOUR schedule is out 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 or Denise Peterson, 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.

Winter Wears THANK YOU!  With your help the Youth Group collected items that blessed so many families in need. Items were taken and distributed through the Bridgewater food pantry this year.  There were over 180 items donated. Check out the list on the bulletin board of what we were able to give with your donations also including items that we purchased with funds from the free will offering we received from Advent meals. Thanks again.

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.