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.
CHRISTMAS EVANGELISM: Please
pray for, and invite, those you may know who have not partaken of His body and
blood in the blessed Sacrament of the Altar in some time (or at all), that they
speak to the pastor and return (or learn how) to receive His invitation to
eat...drink His Words of forgiveness, proclaiming His death until He comes
again.
IN YOUR PRAYERS Pray
this week for; Those who are recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or
sudden illnesses (_______) and for those who have long term health issues
and/or difficulty coming to services on their own (Connie, Elsie, Ella,
Bernice, Henrietta, Lee, Lavonne, Delores, Lorna, Melton, Millie, Ruth, Alice,
Marlene, Norby).
MAIN STREET LIVING – December 23, 2018: Worship Service-The Christmas message is given by Rev. Dr. Matthew
Harrison, President of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. The message is
based on Luke 1: 39-45. The program is interpreted and closed captioned
for the hearing impaired. Additional information is available on the web
site: www.mainstreetliving.com.
IN ADVENT, we wait for the Nativity of our Lord: The
Gloria in Excelsis (LSB 187) is the song of the angels at the birth of Christ,
so it is not sung...yet. In Advent, we wait for them to sing. Also,
the Alleluia (LSB 190) is omitted, and just a verse is read.
MAIN STREET LIVING is
the CHRISTMAS Project for LADIES AID and LWML. We welcome your support
for this TV ministry. There will be a basket in the fellowship hall for
contributions. Funds will be matched. Thank you for your help.
CATECHISM switches to 4:30-6:00 from the 6:30-8:00pm
time for Dec. 12, and 19 and will be not
be held again until January 2, when we will meet at 6:30pm again. Complete Test
1 packets to be complete on December 19- Pastor
PLEASE NOTE as the calendar did not state it, but there
will be Holy Communion on the Day of Nativity (December 25th, Christ-Mass Day)
at 9:30 a.m.
THE LADIES AID has given a check for $6000.00 to the church
treasurer from the 2018 Bazaar receipts. Thank you.
ADVENT MEALS will be served from 6 - 6:45 pm before Advent
Mid-week service on Dec19. Freewill donation will be taken to help with
Youth Group expenses for National Youth Gathering. Menu will be posted on
the Bulletin Board.
NEW MEMBER CLASSES start in January. The Bible study on
Tuesday nights (7:00pm) have been slowly going through Lutheranism 101, but
will switch to covering Basic Christian Doctrine (which could lead to
membership) in five weeks. People who may be interested are possible new
members, catechism kids (study ahead or catch up), other denominations (we can
cover differences in teachings at the end), or anyone who would like to review
the basic doctrines of the faith. Dates are; Jan 8, 15, 22, 28 and February
5. Please let pastor know so he can have materials ready.
CHRISTMAS EVE CHURCH PROGRAM
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Sunday Dec. 16th 11:30 until 12:30
Wed Dec 19th 5:00 to 6:00 (if more rehearsal is needed)
Sunday Dec. 23rd 10:30 until 12:00 (No Sunday School)
Monday Dec. 24th 7:00 PM Christmas Eve Service
COFFEE HOUR SHCEDUL is in need
of one more groups or 2 If you are not
a group and would like to be please let
Aleta Starner know, Call or text 605-660-3651 or e-mail stpaulfreeman@gmail.com or put your
name on the list on the bulletin board.
POINSETTIAS GIVEN IN MEMORY
Keith & Betsy Knodel in
memory of Eileen Ahart (Betsy's mom) and Clifford Knodel
Gary & Cheryl Walz & family in memory of Pauline Walz, Laura and Ervin
Jensen
Arlene Stern & family in memory of Arden Stern
Chris & Amber Sayler & family in memory of Thelma Zachariasen, Roland
& Sandra Sayler
Mark & Stacy Roth & family in memory of Marlan & Marge Wollman
Linda Haar in memory of Wallace & Clarice Haar
Matt & Kristi, Bryce, Morgan & Lydia Dannenbring in memory of Don
Herman, Sr., Claudia Dannenbring
Matt, Kristi, Bryce, Morgan & Lydia Dannenbring just want to say Merry
Christmas to our whole church family.
USHER LIST is up
please sign up to help usher for the year 2019
ANNUAL REPORTS please give
them to Pastor, Aleta Starner or Denise Peterson. Would like to have the report done by the quarterly
meeting in January, thank you. The
reports that are needed: Elders report,
Melcher scholarship fund, board of evangelism, Youth Group, Trustees report,
Mentor-Mentee, Samarian Report, Ladies Aid, LWML, and Treasurer’s report.
THE CHOIR will be
caroling at the Hospital and Nursing Home at 6:00 p.m. and the Salem Home at
7:00 p.m. on Tuesday December 18th.
All are welcome to come and listen.
