05-13-2018 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 –May 20^th 10:30-Worship Service-Rev. Terry Makelin of St Paul Lutheran Church in Freeman, SD brings us today’s message “Rejoicing in His Holy Consolation”.  The message is based on Acts 2: 1-21. 

PRINTED SERVICES AVAILABLE.  For those who have difficulty handling or maneuvering the hymnal, or for those who just plain want to use them, we are currently printing some services out and putting them in the bulletin.  So, if you find it difficult to heft the hymnal, or find it difficult because you only can use one hand, or are new to our services and don't know where to turn next (visitor?), you may ask the usher for one of these printed services, where the entire service is printed and laid out in order.  Pastor

REMINDER: THE MEN'S BIBLE study meets at 6:00am at the church on Wednesday morning.  Currently we are studying the liturgy, and have plans on studying a book called "Man Up" next.  All men are invited.

THE CIRCUIT WINKEL, hosted by St. Paul Freeman is finally back on, scheduled for Thursday, May 17th, 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 -  Pastor

Next Wednesday, at 9:00am, the LADIES BIBLE STUDY will meet at the church.  Currently, we are covering the Bible in general and will be picking out a book of the Bible or a book study.  All Ladies are invited.

There will be a parent/student meeting about the 2019 NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING on Wednesday evening May 16th at 7:00 in the youth group room.  Kids must be 14 by July 2019 to go and under 19 years old. Let Amber or Kristi know if you can’t make it but still want information. 

HOSPITAL AUXILIARY FUND DRIVE - It is a privilege to have the Freeman Regional Health Services in our community.  The Hospital Auxiliary is having their annual fund drive during the month of May and are asking for donations that will help to purchase needed equipment for the hospital, nursing home, and clinic. There is a free will basket in the fellowship hall at coffee hour during the month of May.  Your participation in this fund drive will be greatly appreciated.

GIFT FOR PASTOR CHRISTOPHER.  The Freeman circuit congregations would like to thank God for His servant, Circuit Visitor Pastor Tomas Christopher, by sending him to the Doxoogy program.  Doxology is a program to aid pastors, their wives, and congregation leaders, in the care of souls.  I have gone through this Doxology program with former congregations and it is a great gift to give anyone (I wish I would have thought of it).  In fact, I will be encouraging you to come with me sometime to partake in the program, I think your leaders would benefit by it greatly.  Anyways, If you would like to aid in this gift, we will have a free-will basket set in the fellowship hall, or you may give it directly to Leanne before May 15th.  Please make checks out to St. Paul, but put "Freeman Circuit #6" in the memo line, and we will know what it is for.  Thanks in advance. - Pastor