08-20-2017 Announcements

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.

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 – August 27, 2017 Today’s Message is presented by Rev. Bret Bierman, Pastor at Trinity Lutheran in Mansfield, St. John Lutheran in rural Aberdeen, and St. Paul Lutheran in Stratford, SD.. Today’s message titled “Rock solid, Sure” based on Matthew 16: 18.

POTLUCK Please plan on joining us for a potluck dinner to honor Pastor Ellis and his wife to be held on Sunday August 27^th  at Noon.  Beverages will be provided.  Hope to see everyone there.”

INSTALLATION - Rev. Terry Makelin will installed as pastor of St. Paul on Sunday, September 10th at 4:00 p.m.

Looking for SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS for the 2017-2018 Sunday School year.  If you are interested in teaching please call Kelli Borders (605) 661-4511 thank you.

THE CHOIR will be singing for the installation service on Sept. 10th.  Rehearsals will be at 10:30 each Sunday.   All voices are welcome.

GRIEF SEMINAR -  Wellspring Wholistic Care Center, Freeman, SD is sponsoring a Grief Seminar on September 16, from 1-5 pm at the Prairie Arboretum Visitor’s Center.  Janell Christenson, Veterans Administration grief counselor is the featured speaker.  Speakers from the surrounding area will share their grief challenges.

The seminar’s purpose is to assist persons grieving loss to process their journey of mourning.  Grieving well is difficult work and may be aided in various ways including sharing stories, mutual encouragement, and receiving therapeutic counsel.

For more information feel free to call 925-4542 or text 605-661-0601