Friday, March 31, 2017

04-02-2017 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 – April 9th, Rev. Ray Greenseth, Pastor at Messiah Lutheran in Murdo, St. Paul’s Lutheran in Draper, St. Peter’s Lutheran in Midland, and Our Redeemer Lutheran in Philip brings today’s message “A Mission of Peace”, based on Zechariah 9: 9-12.  The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

LENTEN MID WEEK MEALS:
Serving from 6-6:45 pm. Church service at 7pm.

April 5 :
Pulled pork, pasta salad and chips

EASTER EGG HUNT is being planned for Sunday School Children the last half of SS hour on April 2nd.

LADIES AID will meet on April  6th at 7:00 p.m. with Darlene Schrag as Hostess.  Pastor Weeman will lead the Bible Study followed by the Business meeting.  Mildred Siekmann is on Altar Guild for April and Phyllis Knittel is Visiting Helper.

An OPEN HOUSE in honor of Melton Langle’s 90th birthday will be held on Sunday, April 9, 2017 2:00-4:00 PM, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Freeman, SD.  Cake and ice cream will be served.  No gifts please.  Greetings may be sent to:  Melton Langle, 106 W. 7th St., Freeman, SD 57029

CHURCH MEMBERS ROSTER Please add LouRae Langle to the church member ship list phone number 925-4102 sorry that I missed you on the list (aleta)

NEW ADDRESS for Roman and Norma Miller is 5760 East Red Oak Drive Apt 110, Sioux Falls, SD 57110 if you would like to send them a letter.

 

Friday, March 24, 2017

03-26-2017 Announcement

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 – April 2nd, Rev. Adam Welton of Zion Lutheran in Presho and Trinity Lutheran in Reliance, SD brings us Today’s message “Hope For Skeletons” based on Ezekiel 37: 1-14. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

LENTEN MID WEEK MEALS:
Serving from 6-6:45 pm. Church service at 7pm.

March 29 hosted by Youth Group
Scalloped potatoes and ham & fruit 


April 5 :
Pulled pork, pasta salad and chips

MENTOR/MENTEE MEETING  tonight at 7 pm Teams Lindsay & Kristi and Bryce & Mark will be hosting.  Come for devotion time, filling Easter eggs, playing games and having bananas splits. 
 
EASTER EGG HUNT is being planned for Sunday School Children the last half of SS hour on April 2nd
 
LADIES AID will meet on April  6th at 7:00 p.m. with Darlene Schrag as Hostess.  Pastor Weeman will lead the Bible Study followed by the Business meeting.  Mildred Siekmann is on Altar Guild for April and Phyllis Knittel is Visiting Helper.
 
An OPEN HOUSE in honor of Melton Langle’s 90th birthday will be held on Sunday, April 9, 2017 2:00-4:00 PM, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Freeman, SD.  Cake and ice cream will be served.  No gifts please.  Greetings may be sent to:  Melton Langle, 106 W. 7th St., Freeman, SD 57029

Thursday, March 16, 2017

03-19-2017 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 – March 26, no schedule posted.

LENTEN MID WEEK MEALS:

Serving from 6-6:45 pm. Church service at 7pm.

March 22 hosted by Samaritan Group
Taco buffet
March 29 hosted by Youth Group
Scalloped potatoes and ham & fruit 


April 5 : open/ TBA

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

MENTOR/MENTEE MEETING  March 26 at 7 pm Teams Lindsay & Kristi and Bryce & Mark will be hosting.  Come for devotion time, filling Easter eggs, playing games and having bananas splits. 

EASTER EGG HUNT is being planned for Sunday School Children the last half of SS hour on April 2nd.

I do not  use any SOCIAL MEDIA other than email.  I do not text and I do not open incoming texts. If you need to contact for any purpose, call my Cell # or email me at the number and mail address inside the front page of the Sunday bulletin.   Thank you.  Pastor Ellis
 
CHAIRMAN DEAN DREESSEN IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE the appointment of Karissa Podzimek to the Board of Education at St. Paul to fill the vacant position.  “Thank you Karissa for your service to our Church.”

Saturday, March 11, 2017

03-12-2017 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 – March 19, no schedule posted.

LENTEN MID WEEK MEALS:
Serving from 6-6:45 pm. Church service at 7pm.

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
Scalloped potatoes and ham & fruit 

April 5 : open/ TBA

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

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS:  Special thanks to all who played dartball this year.  It was another great season for all kinds of reasons—there is more to dartball than just throwing darts.  And special thanks to Bunne for the delicious “meals”.
Until next year—Rev. W.

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.

MENTOR/MENTEE MEETING  March 26 at 7 pm Teams Lindsay & Kristi and Bryce & Mark will be hosting.  Come for devotion time, filling Easter eggs, playing games and having bananas splits. 
 
EASTER EGG HUNT is being planned for Sunday School Children the last half of SS hour on April 2nd.

I do not  use any SOCIAL MEDIA other than email.  I do not text and I do not open incoming texts. If you need to contact for any purpose, call my Cell # or email me at the number and mail address inside the front page of the Sunday bulletin.   Thank you.  Pastor Ellis

Friday, March 3, 2017

03-05-2017 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.

MAIN STREET LIVING – March 12th:  The message is delivered by Rev. Matthew Resner of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Menno, and St. Paul Lutheran in Scotland South Dakota.  The sermon “Nicodemus” is based on John 3:1-17. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

LWML - will meet Thursday March 9th at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Wyona Hofer. Gerry will lead Bible Study.

LENTEN MID WEEK MEALS:
Serving from 6-6:45 pm. Church service at 7pm.
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

A HEART FELT THANKS is extended to all who brought food and those who helped work at the Funeral. 
                                             ~ The Kermit Schrag Family

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

PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY  that have been activated. 
Chris Kaus (nephew of Bob & Karen Pidde) Stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas

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 was handed out after church last week.  There are a few extra copys in the stand in the Narthex if you did not get one yet.  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.

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