01-15-2017 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 22, Rev. Tim Rynearson of Peace Lutheran in Brookings and Redeemer Lutheran in Flandreau, South Dakota delivers today’s message “The Lord is My Light” based on Psalm 27.  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 :  There will be a PRACTICE NEXT SUNDAY, Jan. 22 at 3 p.m.  The first GAME is MONDAY, Jan.23 at 7:30 p.m.—Mitchell at Freeman. 2017 SCHEDULES are on the bulletin board—pick one up.  All men, women. teenagers of St. Paul are invited and welcome to participate.  Most games are on Mondays nights and there is no cost.  For more information, call Rev. Weeman at 605-925-4004.

 

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 tonight, January 15th. It will begin with games at 4:30 P.M. Supper will follow at 5:30.

 

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.

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, Melcher Scholarship report, Mentor-Mentee report, 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.

ANNUAL VOTERS’ MEETING NOTICE – Our annual voters’ meeting will be held January 29^th in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service.

CALL MEETING – There will be a call meeting on Tuesday, January 31 at 7:30 p.m..  We will be voting on a pastor to place a call.

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.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 12TH Valentine's Steak Supper:
Youth Group and Mentor/Mentees will again be hosting this fundraiser. Watch for more details  in upcoming bulletins.

FUNERAL SERVING GROUPS:  The list has been updated. All members are encouraged to participate in serving fellowship luncheons at funerals. One group will take responsibility for each funeral, rotating the groups. The chairman will contact members of that group or you can call the chairman, for donations of food & offers for helping to setup, serve, and clean up; each group will also accept offers from anyone listed in other groups. Please note that both husband & wife are listed, when possible men are welcome to help. The revised list of groups will be available from the ushers after the service this morning and this list will also be posted on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall. If you notice that a member was overlooked please inform one of the group chairmen. Thanks.

DISTRICT PRESIDENT SAILER received a request from the South Dakota Lutherans for Life, at the annual state meeting, to ask congregations to receive a door offering for the State organization (A Recognized Service Organization of the LC-MS). Pursuant to discussion with the Elders, a door offering will be received next Sunday.   Pastor Ellis