09-09-2018 Announcement

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 – September 16,2018:  Rev. Greg Hinners brings the message “God-Our Father-Who Vindicates Us, is Always Near”.  The message is based on Isaiah 3: 1-12.  The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.  Contact us at: info@mainstreetliving.com.

CHOIR PRACTICE will begin after services on September 9th.  It is open to all ages and all singing abilities.

SUNDAY SCHOOL will be starting on September 16, we look forward for the children to come and learn about God and His mercy.

TODAY ONLY:  There will be a small Card Station set up in the fellowship hall after service today for anyone wanting to write a short note of encouragement or written prayers to our church family service men.  They will be sent to them personally.
Cody Roth deployed overseas and Bryce Dannenbring in Basic Training.

MENTOR/MENTEE Potluck set for Sept 23 at 6:30pm.  Hot sandwiches and beverages will be provided. Mentors and Mentees please bring a side, salad or dessert to be shared. Also bring your calendar and some fun ideas for this year’s activities.

GREETING CARDS will be for sale at the Church Bazaar as a fundraiser for the Youth Group. Cash and carry Christian sentiment boxed cards of Christmas, Birthday, Sympathy styles and more. Please consider helping the youth raise money for their National Youth Gathering.

THE KITCHEN CABINET refacing began Monday August 27^th  The plan is to be done by September 10^th so the kitchen will be unavailable during this time.  If anyone has questions they can contact me H (605) 925-7350 or M (913)558-2758 thank you Chad Knittel.

WE ARE LOOKING for more ushers for Sunday morning if you would be interested in ushering please let Pastor or Aleta Starner know.  We only have 4 on the list now and could use more thank you.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, we will be firing up a Christianity review-type study using material called Lutheranism 101 on Tuesday nights, 7:00-8:30, starting September 11th.  The materials do have a $22 cost, but if you cannot afford it, please let me know.  In addition, most Sundays though not all, this same topic and material will be covered during High School Sunday School after services (if you wish to come upstairs and join us).  So, you will have two chances to study the Christian faith a little deeper than way back in Confirmation (or maybe just remember what you were taught)  Please come and hear what we preach, teach, and confess! – Pastor

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE – is starting to make plans for the November 1st event, which will run from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Food donations are needed for chicken noodle soup, vegetable soup, chili soup, chicken sandwich meat, tavern, salads, pies, cake, pickles, crackers & coffee. We will also need workers for the day and evening shifts. We are planning on a Crafts/Stitchery/Baked items/Misc. booth and the Lunch Counter. Please see or call Sharon Pfeiffer (925-7604), Kelli Broders (cell - 661-4511 home - 925-7502), or Penny Smidt (925-4292) if you are willing to donate food or work.

YOUTH GROUP MEETING Sunday Sept 16th 7pm, all 7th - 12th grade students invited.

CIRCUIT LAY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, is scheduled for Saturday, September 29 from 10:00 to 2:00 here at St. Paul in Freeman. The topic is Conflict Resolution in Church and Home, led by former District Reconciler Pastor Thomas Christopher.  He will lead the opening Bible study as well as teach on the topic.  Please plan on attending this conference (not far to go -grin) on this very important topic. – Pastor Makelin

 

CIRCUIT FORUM will take place immediately following the Circuit Lay Leadership Conference on the 29th. The Circuit must elect a pastor and lay voting delegate for the 2019 Synodical Convention in Florida.  The Forum may also submit overtures (in the form of proposed resolutions requesting action by the convention).  An electronic template/instruction document is available at lcms.org/convention/overtures. Please note: each congregation must have a voting delegate present at the forum (appointed or elected by the voter’s assembly).  This delegate has the authority to vote at the forum (in the election of the convention delegates and/or overtures) and any other business that may come up.  The pastoral delegate and alternate will be elected first, then a lay delegate and alternate (selected from candidates from each congregation nominating a person for convention lay delegate).