05-20-2018 Announcements

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 27^th 10:30- Worship Service-Today’s message. Christians Hear the Word Of the Lord”, is presented by Rev.Paul Warnier of Peace Lutheran Church in Alcester, SD, The message is based on Deuteronomy 6: 4-9

This 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.

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

UMBRELLAS WANTED...and not just for our recent rains, but Harriet Schaeffer from Menno is collecting umbrellas for Orphan Grain Train in Norfolk to send to the Philippines where when it rains there, it pours.  If you would like to donate, she asks that you give her a call at 387-2788.

 

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.

 

IT IS PENTECOST AND SUNDAY SUNDAE.  Instead of the opening hymn today, the Sunday School will sing.  Also please join us after services for a Sunday School Sundae during fellowship and coffee hour.  Praise God for the gift of the Holy Spirit among our Sunday School youth and teachers.