04-01-2018 Announcements

WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE WITH US TODAY

 

HOLY COMMUNION is celebrated in our worship service today.  What a joy and privilege!  In this Sacrament our Lord gives unto us not only bread and wine, but also His very body and blood to eat and drink.  In this Sacrament He assures us that our sins are forgiven and He strengthens our faith.  To our guests who desire to receive Holy Communion, we ask that you consider the following:  If you do not believe in Jesus as your Savior, do not believe in the Real Presence of the Sacrament, or have never received instruction on how to prepare yourself for Communion, you should refrain from receiving the Sacrament, but are encouraged to come to the altar for a blessing, indicated by folding the arms over the chest.  We do this not to offend, but to honor the faith we hold at St. Paul Lutheran.  If you have any questions regarding communion, please speak to the Pastor or an Elder before service begins.

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 know Christ as they could, that they would accept the invitation to come to Church with you to hear God's Word preached in its purity, and see the Sacraments rightly administered.

MAIN STREET LIVING –April 08:  Todays message “Jesus Loves Doubters Like Us” is presented by Rev. Albert Sutton of Evergreen Lutheran Church in Porcupine, SD.  The message is based on John 20: 19-31.

NO SUNDAY SCHOOL on April 1 Easter Sunday

LADIES AID will meet on April 5th at 7:00 p.m. with Bible Study followed by the Business meeting.  Sharon Pfeiffer is hostess for the meeting.  Mildred Siekmann is responsible for Altar Flowers for April. 

THE MELCHER SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE is accepting applications for its 2018 awards. Contact Joan Dreessen or Karen Pidde for an application. Eligible applicants are members of St. Paul Lutheran Church who are high school seniors or college students. Completed forms should be returned to Pastor, Joan, or Karen on or before April 29, 2018.

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES is now taking bids for summer lawn care for the church property.  Please call your bid to Chad Knittel at 925-7350 or txt 913-558-2758 thank you.

EASTER LILIES GIVEN IN MEMORY OF OUR LOVED ONES:

Gary & Cheryl Walz                                       Pauline Walz

Arlene Stern & Family                                    Arden Stern
Chris, Amber, Isabel & Zac Sayler                 Sandy Sayler
Dean & Joan Dreessen                                   Our Grandparents, Joan’s Father & Sister
Mr. & Mrs. John Starner                                 Gordon & Harriet Vizecky & Edith Starner
Scott & Denise Peterson                                 Mahala Peterson
Patty Olesen & Family                                    Lemoine Jensen (father)
Brogun, Kendall & Kinsley Broders              Anne Broders

 

03-25-2018 Announcements

WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE WITH US TODAY

 

 

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 know Christ as they could, that they would accept the invitation to come to Church with you to hear God's Word preached in its purity, and see the Sacraments rightly administered.

MAIN STREET LIVING –April 1:  Rev. Randy  Sturzenbecher of Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church in Black Hawk, SD brings the Easter message “Remind Me Again” based on 1^st Corinthians 15: 1-11. 

YOUTH GROUP EASTER BREAKFAST:   Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy breakfast on Easter Morning April 1 served after early service.

MENTORS/ MENTEES will be having an Easter egg hunt after Sunday school today. Preschool- 8th grade Sunday school students are invited to participate. Mentors/ Mentees will be getting the eggs ready and hiding them after the church service

Remember a loved one this EASTER SEASON with a memorial Easter Lily.  For those of you who are planning to purchase an Easter lily for our altar please let the secretaries know so your loved ones names will be listed in the bulletin on Easter Sunday.  We ask that the family members take their Lilies after services on Easter Sunday.  

Dawn Walz would like to remind you that she has two sizes 8 inch Lily and 6 inch Lily available for purchase at 925-4200 or 660-0264.

THE VEILING OF CROSSES, WHY DO WE DO IT?

The veiling of the cross was common practice already in the 7th Century, and it varied widely as to when it happened. Some veiled as early as Ash Wednesday. The veiling of Crosses, images etc. during Lent and Passiontide was done to  symbolize weakness and humility referencing the veiling of Jesus’ divine power in submitting Himself to death, even death on a cross. It recalls the veil which separated the Holy of Holies from the people which was rent asunder at the death of Jesus (we will unveil the altar crucifix on Good Friday). The remainder of the veils will be removed on Easter signifying that Christ now stands in unveiled splendor in His eternal glory. He has opened the heavens for us and taken away the blindness of our hearts. To Him alone be the glory!

 

LADIES AID will meet on April 5th at 7:00 p.m. with Bible Study followed by the Business meeting.  Sharon Pfeiffer is hostess for the meeting.  Mildred Siekmann is responsible for Altar Flowers for April. 

 

 

NO SUNDAY SCHOOL on April 1 Easter Sunday

 

 

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES is now taking bids for summer lawn care for the church property.  Please call your bid to Chad Knittel at 925-7350 or txt 913-558-2758 thank you.

03-18-2018 Announcements

WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE WITH US TODAY

HOLY COMMUNION is celebrated in our worship service today.  What a joy and privilege!  In this Sacrament our Lord gives unto us not only bread and wine, but also His very body and blood to eat and drink.  In this Sacrament He assures us that our sins are forgiven and He strengthens our faith.  To our guests who desire to receive Holy Communion, we ask that you consider the following:  If you do not believe in Jesus as your Savior, do not believe in the Real Presence of the Sacrament, or have never received instruction on how to prepare yourself for Communion, you should refrain from receiving the Sacrament, but are encouraged to come to the altar for a blessing, indicated by folding the arms over the chest.  We do this not to offend, but to honor the faith we hold at St. Paul Lutheran.  If you have any questions regarding communion, please speak to the Pastor or an Elder before service begins.

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 know Christ as they could, that they would accept the invitation to come to Church with you to hear God's Word preached in its purity, and see the Sacraments rightly administered.

MAIN STREET LIVING –March 25:  Todays message “Blessed is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord” is presented by Rev. Eric Oberman of Our Savior’s Lutheran in Hill City, SD and Our Redeemer Lutheran in Custer SD. The message is based on John 12: 12-19.

MIDWEEK LENTEN MEALS: Everyone is welcome to come and eat as the Youth Group serves a meal from 6:00-6:45 pm on March 14 & 21.  Freewill donation taken. Also plan to come enjoy breakfast on Easter Morning April 1 served after early service.
March 21 - Tater-tot casserole, corn, cherry fluff salad

LENTEN DEVOTIONAL BOOKLETS are available in the rack for whoever would like one.  Please let us know if we are out and more can be printed.

MENTORS/ MENTEES will be having an Easter egg hunt after Sunday school March 25th. Preschool- 8th grade Sunday school students are invited to participate. Mentors/ Mentees will be getting the eggs ready and hiding them after the church service

THANK YOU Pastor Makelin for your prayers, hospital and home visits.  It has given me much strength and comfort!  To my fantastic family for their unending help and to those members of St. Paul who sent cards, brought food, your phone calls and most of all your prayers.  It is so heartwarming to have your support and concern.  Please keep me in your prayers as I continue my therapy.  God’s blessings to each of you.

                                                          Marlene Geidel

Remember a loved one this EASTER SEASON with a memorial Easter Lily.  For those of you who are planning to purchase an Easter lily for our altar please let the secetaries know so your loved ones names will be listed in the bulletion on Easter Sunday.  We ask that the family members take their Lilies after services on Easter Sunday.  

Dawn Walz would like to remind you that she has two sizes 8 inch Lily and 6 inch Lily available for purchase at 925-4200 or 660-0264.

Now Jesus^[a] was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” ² And he said to them, “When you pray, say... (Luke 11:1-2a)  The Lord's Prayer (sometimes called the Our Father) is the third chief part of Luther's Small and Large Catechism and it is both the antidote and immunization for life in our spiritual warfare on this earth.  Come, grab a friend and join us for the Lenten Midweek services as we dig deep into this great gift from Son of God every Wednesday at 7:00 until Holy Week.  - Pastor Makelin
Note: For a video review of the Small Catechism, you may go to the website address at: http://higherthings.org/resources/video/catechism/introduction

03-11-2018 Announcments

HOLY COMMUNION is celebrated in our worship service today.  What a joy and privilege!  In this Sacrament our Lord gives unto us not only bread and wine, but also His very body and blood to eat and drink.  In this Sacrament He assures us that our sins are forgiven and He strengthens our faith.  To our guests who desire to receive Holy Communion, we ask that you consider the following:  If you do not believe in Jesus as your Savior, do not believe in the Real Presence of the Sacrament, or have never received instruction on how to prepare yourself for Communion, you should refrain from receiving the Sacrament, but are encouraged to come to the altar for a blessing, indicated by folding the arms over the chest.  We do this not to offend, but to honor the faith we hold at St. Paul Lutheran.  If you have any questions regarding communion, please speak to the Pastor or an Elder before service begins.

 

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 know Christ as they could, that they would accept the invitation to come to Church with you to hear God's Word preached in its purity, and see the Sacraments rightly administered.

MAIN STREET LIVING –March 18:  Rev. Christopher McCarthy of First Lutheran in Wall, SD and Emmanuel Lutheran in Crieghton, SD, brings today’s message ”The Cup Which I Am to Drink” based on Mark 10: 35-45.

AMAZINGLY, yesterday was the six month anniversary of my installation here at St. Paul and I would like to thank you for all the gifts, and all that you have done, and continue to do, for Mary and I.  We are truly blessed by more than what we deserve.

In the last six months, I have made small inroads into meeting with all of you on Tuesday evenings in your homes and will continue to work on this over the years.  Remember, you can tell me that you don't wish me to visit.  I will not be offended.  Conversely, if you have a time you want me to come or have issues you wish to discuss, please don't wait for me to call, but you contact me either by text, email, or phone, and we can set up a time and place to meet. – Pastor

We will be BAPTIZING ELLA JO JOHNSON today, daughter of Philip and Amanda Johnson. Please welcome a new member into God's family!

MIDWEEK LENTEN MEALS: Everyone is welcome to come and eat as the Youth Group serves a meal from 6:00-6:45 pm on March 14 & 21.  Freewill donation taken. Also plan to come enjoy breakfast on Easter Morning April 1 served after early service.

March 14 - Chicken & Beef Taco Buffet ,  fruit
March 21 - Tater-tot casserole, corn, cherry fluff salad

 

LENTEN DEVOTIONAL BOOKLETS are available in the rack for whoever would like one.  Please let us know if we are out and more can be printed.

MENTORS/ MENTEES will be having an Easter egg hunt after Sunday school March 25th. Preschool- 8th grade Sunday school students are invited to participate. Mentors/ Mentees will be getting the eggs ready and hiding them after the church service

THE CIRCUIT WINKEL (gathering of pastors in the circuit) happens every month.  Pastor's families also sometimes attend for the worship (the rare time when they can commune together) and their own fellowship.  This month the Winkel is hosted by St. Paul Freeman, on Thursday, March 15th, at 9:30am to about 4:00pm.  The Freeman circuit pastors will gather in the morning, commune together, then study until noon, followed by lunch, with more study and discussion in the afternoon.  If you wish to help serve a morning snack and/or lunch, please contact Gerry Saner who has graciously agreed to serve. "For truly, I say to you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ will by no means lose his reward, Mark 9:41" -  Pastor

Remember a loved one this EASTER SEASON with a memorial Easter Lily.  For those of you who are planning to purchase an Easter lily for our altar please let the secetaries know so your loved ones names will be listed in the bulletion on Easter Sunday.  We ask that the family members take their Lilies after services on Easter Sunday.  

Dawn Walz would like to remind you that she has two sizes 8” and 6” pots available for purchase at 925-4220 or 660-0264.

Now Jesus^[a] was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” ² And he said to them, “When you pray, say... (Luke 11:1-2a)  The Lord's Prayer (sometimes called the Our Father) is the third chief part of Luther's Small and Large Catechism and it is both the antidote and immunization for life in our spiritual warfare on this earth.  Come, grab a friend and join us for the Lenten Midweek services as we dig deep into this great gift from Son of God every Wednesday at 7:00 until Holy Week.  - Pastor Makelin
Note: For a video review of the Small Catechism, you may go to the website address at: http://higherthings.org/resources/video/catechism/introduction

 

03-04-2018 Announcements

WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE WITH US TODAY

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 know Christ as they could, that they would accept the invitation to come to Church with you to hear God's Word preached in its purity, and see the Sacraments rightly administered.

MAIN STREET LIVING –March 4:  10:30 AM--Today's message “Faith on the Pole” is presented by Rev. Ryan Janke of Christ Lutheran Church in Winner and Zion Lutheran in Hamill, SD.  The message is based on readings from both the Old and New testaments.

CONGRATULATIONS to the ST. PAUL DARTBALL TEAM for winning FIRST PLACE at the Mitchell Zone Tournament last Sunday.  (AND a special thank you to the L.Y.F. and those who planned, prepared, and served the delicious meal.)

DARTBALL PRACTICE will be TODAY at 3 PM to get ready for the state dartball tournament.

STATE DARTBALL TOURNAMENT will be SATURDAY, MARCH 10 at Zion/Delmont beginning at 10:30 AM.

LWML will meet on Thursday March 8, at 2:00 P.M. at the church. Pastor will lead us in Bible Study and Gerry will provide lunch.

MIDWEEK LENTEN MEALS: Everyone is welcome to come and eat as the Youth Group serves a meal from 6:00-6:45 pm on March 7, 14 & 21.  Freewill donation taken. Also plan to come enjoy breakfast on Easter Morning April 1 served after early service.

March 7 - BBQ Pork Sandwich, cheesy potatoes, lettuce salad

March 14 - Chicken & Beef Taco Buffet ,  fruit

March 21 - Tater-tot casserole, corn, cherry fluff salad

LENTEN DEVOTIONAL BOOKLETS are available in the rack for whoever would like one.  Please let us know if we are out and more can be printed.

THE CIRCUIT WINKEL (gathering of pastors in the circuit) happens every month.  Pastor's families also sometimes attend for the worship (the rare time when they can commune together) and their own fellowship.  This month the Winkel is hosted by St. Paul Freeman, on Thursday, March 15th, at 9:30am to about 4:00pm.  The Freeman circuit pastors will gather in the morning, commune together, then study until noon, followed by lunch, with more study and discussion in the afternoon.  If you wish to help serve a morning snack and/or lunch, please contact Gerry Saner who has graciously agreed to serve. "For truly, I say to you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ will by no means lose his reward, Mark 9:41" -  Pastor

 Now Jesus^[a] was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” ² And he said to them, “When you pray, say... (Luke 11:1-2a)  The Lord's Prayer (sometimes called the Our Father) is the third chief part of Luther's Small and Large Catechism and it is both the antidote and immunization for life in our spiritual warfare on this earth.  Come, grab a friend and join us for the Lenten Midweek services as we dig deep into this great gift from Son of God every Wednesday at 7:00 until Holy Week.  - Pastor Makelin
Note: For a video review of the Small Catechism, you may go to the website address at: http://higherthings.org/resources/video/catechism/introduction