02-26-2017 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 – March 5^th:  No show schedule posted at this time. 

LADIES AID will meet on March 2nd at 7:00 p.m. with Sharon Pfeiffer as hostess.  We will continue our Bible Study with Pastor Weeman followed by the business meeting.  Mildred Siekmann is on Altar Guild for March and Julie and Orville Huber are Visiting Helpers.  Coffee Hour Committee for March 5th is Marlene Geidel, Corrine Handel and Cindy Hofer. 

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS;  TODAY  is the ZONE TOURNAMENT at Immanuel-Dimock starting at 3:00p.m.  If you want to car-pool, please be at St. Paul @ 2:00p.m.  See the bulletin board for more information. 

 

USHER LIST we need some people to sign up to usher as of now we do not have anyone for the new year.

THRIVENT no longer mails a yearly reminder to its members concerning their Thrivent Choice Dollars.  Please call 1-800-847-4836 before March 1st.  Unfortunately, this directive must be made each year or Thrivent decides which non-profit organization it chooses to send your money to.  We, the Thrivent Committee of St Paul's, are hoping that you will call and give our church those funds to benefit our causes and needs at home thank you.

 

PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY  that has been activated. 

Chris Kaus (nephew of Bob & Karen Pidde) Stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas

LENT BEGINS with Ash Wednesday Worship with Holy Communion at 7:00 p.m., March 1^st

LENT MID WEEK MEALS:

Serving from 6-6:45 pm. Church service at 7pm.
March 1st hosted by Youth Group
Ham & twice baked potatoes
March 8 hosted by Wed evening Bible study
Chili & corn bread
March 15 hosted by Youth Group
Creamy turkey pasta & lettuce salad
March 22 hosted by Samaritan Group
Taco buffet
March 29 hosted by Youth Group
Tator-tot casserole & fruit 

April 5 : open/ TBA

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!! We have posted the list of volunteers for Altar flowers and the volunteers willing to visit our shut-ins, on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall.  Please notice there is still an open month for visitations and also for Altar flowers, when it gets closer to those months; if you are able to help please sign the sheet. Thanks.

EASTER LILY PRE-ORDER – In celebration of Easter, lilies are available from The Vintage Vault.  They will be delivered to the church for Easter morning and you may take your Lily home after services. Please let Dawn know if you would like the name for whom the flowers are given in memory of.   6” Easter Lily (6+ blooms) $26.95, 8” Easter Lily (12+ blooms) $39.95.  Pre-Order deadline is March 12.  Please contact Dawn at 660-0264 or the store at 925-4200.

ANNUAL REPORT is done and will be handed out after church today.  Please look at the Membership roster and make sure that your phone number is correct or if there is no number please let Aleta Starner or Denise Peterson know so we can get it up to date.  Thank you for your help.

02-19-2017 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.

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.

MAIN STREET LIVING – February 26^th Today’s message is presented by Rev. Gary Klatt of St. John Lutheran Church in Luverne, MN. Matthew 17:1-9 is the basis for the sermon “The True Glory of Jesus”. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS :  This Monday, Feb. 20, Freeman plays at Parkston.  If you want to car-pool, please be at St. Paul by 6:40 p.m.  Game time is 7:30 p.m.

LADIES AID will meet on March 2nd at 7:00 p.m. with Sharon Pfeiffer as hostess.  We will continue our Bible Study with Pastor Weeman followed by the business meeting.  Mildred Siekmann is on Altar Guild for March and Julie and Orville Huber are Visiting Helpers.  Coffee Hour Committee for March 5th is Marlene Geidel, Corrine Handel and Cindy Hofer. 

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to help with flowers on the Altar, if you are willing to furnish flowers, put them on the Altar and then remove them after the service, please pick your month and sign the sheet on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall.  We need volunteers for these months: August, September of 2017 and also January 2018. 

WE ALSO NEED VISITING HELPERS for February and August, if you can help with this please sign the sheet posted on the bulletin board. Thanks. 

LENT MEALS:  need groups, families or individuals to provide and sever pre service lent meals on March 8, March 22 and April 5. Sign up on bulletin board or talk to Kristi Dannenbring.

USHER LIST anyone interested in ushering in the upcoming year please sign the sheet on the bulletin board thank you.

THRIVENT no longer mails a yearly reminder to its members concerning their Thrivent Choice Dollars.  Please call 1-800-847-4836 before March 1st.  Unfortunately, this directive must be made each year or Thrivent decides which non-profit organization it chooses to send your money to.  We, the Thrivent Committee of St Paul's, are hoping that you will call and give our church those funds to benefit our causes and needs at home thank you.

PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY  that has been activated. 

Chris Kaus (nephew of Bob & Karen Pidde) Stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas

WELLSPRING WHOLISTIC COUNSELING announces a part-time job opening for its administrative  position. This position serves as secretary and treasurer for the Wellspring Board and includes the coordination of billing information among the counselor, billing agency, and Board as well as other administrative tasks. Interested individuals should contact Dr. Dennis Ries, Wellspring Board president, at 925-7788 for more information.
Wellspring is a church supported, non-profit counseling service located in Freeman and serving the surrounding community areas. The wholistic concept of Wellspring supports each individual's physical, emotional and social well-being by providing a supportive environment and empowering individuals and families to experience safe, productive and positive life changes.

02-12-2017 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.

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.

MAIN STREET LIVING – February 19^th: Rev. Jason Letsche of Blessed Redeemer Lutheran Church in Brandon, South Dakota presents the message, “Love, Hate, and Lex Talionis” based on Matthew 5: 38-48.  The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS:  This Monday, Feb. 13, Delmont plays at Freeman.  Game time is 7:30 p.m.

 

VALENTINE’S STEAK SUPPER:  The Youth Group is putting on a Valentine's steak supper tonight.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to help with flowers on the Altar, if you are willing to furnish flowers, put them on the Altar and then remove them after the service, please pick your month and sign the sheet on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall.  We need volunteers for these months: August, September of 2017 and also January 2018. 

WE ALSO NEED VISITING HELPERS for February and August, if you can help with this please sign the sheet posted on the bulletin board. Thanks. 

LENT MEALS:  need groups, families or individuals to provide and sever pre service lent meals on March 8, March 22 and April 5. Sign up on bulletin board or talk to Kristi Dannenbring.

USHER LIST anyone interested in ushering in the upcoming year please sign the sheet on the bulletin board thank you.

THRIVENT no longer mails a yearly reminder to its members concerning their Thrivent Choice Dollars.  Please call 1-800-847-4836 before March 1st.  Unfortunately, this directive must be made each year or Thrivent decides which non-profit organization it chooses to send your money to.  We, the Thrivent Committee of St Paul's, are hoping that you will call and give our church those funds to benefit our causes and needs at home thank you.

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 still needed:  Trustees, and Treasurer’s report.  Thank you in advance for getting them to us in a timely manner.

PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY  that has been activated. 

Chris Kaus (nephew of Bob & Karen Pidde)
Stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas

WELLSPRING WHOLISTIC COUNSELING announces a part-time job opening for its administrative  position. This position serves as secretary and treasurer for the Wellspring Board and includes the coordination of billing information among the counselor, billing agency, and Board as well as other administrative tasks. Interested individuals should contact Dr. Dennis Ries, Wellspring Board president, at 925-7788 for more information.
Wellspring is a church supported, non-profit counseling service located in Freeman and serving the surrounding community areas. The wholistic concept of Wellspring supports each individual's physical, emotional and social well-being by providing a supportive environment and empowering individuals and families to experience safe, productive and positive life changes

02-05-2017 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.

IT IS OUR JOY to witness a miracle this morning as Jensyn May Fritz, infant daughter of Scott and Carly Fritz, is added to the family of God through the water and Word of Holy Baptism.  

NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS for 2017, will be installed in office, prior to the Prayers of The Church, this morning.

MAIN STREET LIVING – February 12^th: The message this week “Was There Ever Really A Choice?” is presented by Rev. Aaron Asmus of Memorial Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. The scriptural basis is Deuteronomy 30:15-20. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS:  This Monday, Feb. 6,

Dimock plays at Freeman.  Game time is 7:30 p.m.

LWML will meet on Thursday February 9th at 2:00 p.m. at the church. Gerry will Host and Alice will lead Bible Study.

VALENTINE’S STEAK SUPPER:  The Youth Group will be putting on a Valentine's steak supper on February 12. The cost is $13. All Singles, Couples and families are welcome, if you are interested, please see a youth group member after church today.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to help with flowers on the Altar, if you are willing to furnish flowers, put them on the Altar and then remove them after the service, please pick your month and sign the sheet on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall.  We need volunteers for these months: June, August, September of 2017 and also January 2018. 

WE ALSO NEED VISITING HELPERS for February and August, if you can help with this please sign the sheet posted on the bulletin board. Thanks. 

LENT MEALS:  need groups, families or individuals to provide and sever pre service lent meals on March 8, March 22 and April 5. Sign up on bulletin board or talk to Kristi Dannenbring.

USHER LIST anyone interested in ushering in the upcoming year please sign the sheet on the bulletin board thank you.

THRIVENT no longer mails a yearly reminder to it's members concerning their Thrivent Choice Dollars.  Please call 1-800-847-4836 before March 1st.  Unfortunately, this directive must be made each year or Thrivent decides which non profit organization it chooses to send your money to.  We, the Thrivent Committee of St Paul's, are hoping that you will call and give our church those funds to benefit our causes and needs at home thank you.

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 still needed:  Trustees, Melcher Scholarship and Treasurer’s report.  Thank you in advance for getting them to us in a timely manner.