04-29-2018 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 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 –May 6: 10:30-Worship Service-Today’s message is presented by Rev. Corey Aaker, Senior Pastor at Faith Lutheran church in Sioux Falls, SD.  The topic, “Spirit, Water, and Blood” is based on 1 John 5: 6 & 7.

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH meeting on April 29th during SS hour . Please try to be there.

QUARTERLY VOTERS MEETING NOTICE – Our spring voters meeting will be held today in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service.  Please plan to attend.

THE SAMARITAN'S GROUP will be tying the blankets for seniors  today at 2 P.M. In the parish hall. Anyone who would like to help is welcome. Please bring sharp scissors if at all possible. 

TRINITY OF HARTFORD is hosting an Alzheimer’s disease seminar on May 6th from 1 to 3 in the afternoon.  We will have a wide variety of information on the subject, and our guest speaker will be Pastor Max Phillips.  See bulletin board for more information.  This event is open to the community.

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.

LADIES AID will meet on May 3rd at 7:00 p.m. with Darlene Schrag as Hostess. We will have  Bible Study with Pastor Makelin  followed by the Business meeting.  Altar Flowers for May are Nancy Dykstra and Nanette Koehn.  Visiting helper is June Schamber. 

 

CAMP MINNEBOJI is held every year at Camp Okoboji in NW Iowa. The summer camp, for kids in grades 4-9, features Bible study, mission presentations, music, crafts, sports, recreation, a camp T-shirt and the chance to meet new Christian friends.  This year’s camp is June 17 - June 23, 2018 and the theme is “iLIFE” based on I Peter 1. The Camp registration fee is $375 or $405 (Honor’s Camp) for the week. Registration deadline is May 1.   Contact pastor or the board of Ed if you have interest or see www.minneboji.com or Facebook: campminneboji for more information.

SENIOR SUNDAY - On May 6th we will be celebrating our High School Seniors by including them in prayer and recognizing their achievement.  Please remember Tracy Andersen, Bryce Dannenbring, Charles Harberts and Lindsay Thomas in your prayers as they graduate and prepare to follow God’s planned path after High School.