Saturday, December 29, 2018

12-30-2018 Announcements

WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE HERE!
 
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, Bernice, Henrietta, Lee, Lavonne, Delores, Lorna, Melton, Millie, Ruth, Alice, Marlene, Norby).

MAIN STREET LIVING – January 6, 2019: Today’s message is presented by Rev. Dr. Christopher Ascher of Resurrection Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls.  The message “Come and Worship is based on Matthew 2:1-4.  The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.  For more information go to the web site: www.mainstreetliving.com
 
LADIES AID and LWML will meet for Bible Study with Pastor Makelin on January 3rd at 2:00 p.m.   We will be starting a new Bible Study on Revelation.  Altar flowers is OPEN for January and Visiting Helpers are Sharon Pfeiffer and Garnet Stern.
 
HOLIDAY CHEER:  On December 20th the Visiting Committee delivered “Holiday Best Wishes” in the form of a personal visit, a Christmas card, and a bud vase containing a carnation & evergreens to the following church members. Susan Cox, Alice Fliginger, Norby & Marlene Geidel, Millie Gunderson, Ella Hein, Connie Hinckley, Wyona Hofer, LaVonne Knittel, Ruth Koerner, Lee Lagendyk, Melton & Lorna Langle,  Bernice Pfeiffer, Delores Pidde, Henrietta Rhoades, Myron Schaffer, also Betty Bender & Reno Mettler.  Christmas cards were sent to June Heckenlaible in California, Lucille Rembold in Miller, and Marie Wrenn in Sioux City, IA.

If anyone has bud vases they no longer need please bring them to the church kitchen and mark them for the visiting committee, we will start saving vases for our next year deliveries. Thank you very much.

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.

WATCH FOR MISSION/MINISTRY of the month in 2019.  Each month a different mission/ministry will be highlighted, a free-will offering held at fellowship hour, and prayers requested.  See list on Bulletin board.
 
ANNUAL REPORTS please give them to Pastor, Aleta Starner or Denise Peterson.  We 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, LWML, and Treasurer’s report.
 
USHER LIST is up please sign up to help usher for the year 2019.

 

Saturday, December 22, 2018

12-23-2018 Announcements

WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE HERE!

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, Ella, Bernice, Henrietta, Lee, Lavonne, Delores, Lorna, Melton, Millie, Ruth, Alice, Marlene, Norby).

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 – December 30, 2018:  The message for the last Sunday of 2018 is delivered by Rev.  Nabil Nour, third Vice President of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Pastor at Trinity Lutheran in Hartford, South Dakota.  Titled “The Firstborn” the message is based on Exodus 13: 1-2.  .  The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.  Additional information is available on the web site: www.mainstreetliving.com.

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.

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. 

ANNUAL REPORTS please give them to Pastor, Aleta Starner or Denise Peterson.  Ww 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.

USHER LIST is up please sign up to help usher for the year 2019

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.

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.

  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


Jeani Dubs in memory of her husband Dennis and Parents Hulda and Eugene Ulmer

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.

Friday, December 14, 2018

12-16-2018 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.
 
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.

Saturday, December 8, 2018

12-09-2018 Announcements


WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE WITH US TODAY

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 09, 2018: Worship Service- -Rev. Dr. Jamison Hardy, President of the English District LC-MS, Delivers today’s message “Do Not Be Anxious”, based on Luke 7: 18-28.  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

ADVENT MEALS will be served from 6 - 6:45 pm before Advent Mid-week services on Dec 5, 12 & 19.  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. 9th 10:30 until 12:00 (no Sunday School)
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

POINSETTIAS  - If you would like to purchase a poinsettia in memory of a loved one, please contact Dawn Walz at 605-660-0264. 
The poinsettia memorials will be printed in the bulletin and placed on display on December 16.  Poinsettias may be picked up on or after December 25.

Saturday, December 1, 2018

12-02-2018 Announcements

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 (Thelma, Connie, Elsie, Ella, Bernice, Henrietta, Lee, Lavonne, Delores, Lorna, Melton, Millie, Ruth, Alice, Marlene, Norby).

MAIN STREET LIVING December 09, 2018: Worship Service-Rev. Brian Lemke of Zion Lutheran in Delmont, and Emmaus Lutheran in Tripp, SD brings us the Message “Return to the Lord?”.  The presentation is based on Malachi 3: 1-7b.  The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.  Additional information is available on the web site: www.mainstreetliving.com.

LADIES AID and LWML - will meet for  Bible Study with Pastor Makelin on December 6th at 2:00 p.m. followed by the Business Meeting.  Everyone bring Christmas goodies for lunch. Visiting Helpers for December is the Visiting Committee and Joan Dreessen is on Altar Flowers. Coffee committee for December 2nd is Sharon Pfeiffer, Darlene Schrag and Joan Dreessen. 

THE NEW TESTAMENT CANTICLE for today is hymn 933, which is the setting for the Magnificat.

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.

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.

CATECHISM switches to 4:30-6:00 from the 6:30-8:00pm time for Dec. 5, 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

ADVENT MEALS will be served from 6 - 6:45 pm before Advent Mid-week services on Dec 5, 12 & 19.  Freewill donation will be taken to help with Youth Group expenses for National Youth Gathering.  Menu will be posted on the Bulletin Board.

CHRISTMAS EVE CHURCH PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE

 Sunday Dec. 2nd 11:00 until 12:00
Sunday Dec. 9th 10:30 until 12:00 (no Sunday School)
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

Three Estates; God's innoculation for fear

  The following is a republishing of a series of articles for a newspaper in 2020, slightly modified. Pastor Makelin Wow. The world has gone...