12-29-2019 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS:  Pray this week for; Those who are recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or sudden illnesses (Sharon) and for those being treated for long term health issues or mobility issues (Orville, Connie, Bernice, Lavonne, Lorna, Melton, Millie, Ruth, Alice, Marlene, Norby, Wyona, Lucille, Bernita, Eldora, Harvey, Dianne, Marvin, Garnet, Arlene, Bonnie and Susan).

HOLY COMMUNION Today, St. Paul Lutheran Freeman will be participating in the intimate and blessed Sacrament of the Altar.  We respectfully ask that all guests speak to the pastor before coming to the rail, or cross your arms across your chest to receive a blessing. St. Paul members, please write the family name and number of family communing on the registration sheet so we can get an accurate count of how many to set for the Table of our Lord.

MAIN STREET LIVING:  This is the Life at 10:00 and Worship Service at 10:30. See bulletin board for monthly schedule.

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS: The 2020 season will soon begin.  There will be a practice TODAY, Dec. 29 and next Sunday, Jan. 5 at 3:00 pm at St. Paul/Freeman.  If you have not played dartball and are interested come to practice and check it out.  PLAYERS ARE NEEDED.  (Men, Women, and teenagers are welcome to participate.) 

There is no cost.  For more information, contact Rev. Weeman at (605) 925-4004

LADIES AID and LWML will meet on January 2nd at 2:00 p.m.  for Bible Study and meetings.  On Altar flowers for January is Sharon Pfeiffer and Visiting Helpers are Sharon Pfeiffer and Garnet Stern. 

ANNUAL REPORTS are due again, please give to Denise, Aleta or Pastor.

MAIN STREET LIVING is the Christmas project for LADIES AID and LWML.  There will be a basket in the Fellowship Hall for a few Sundays if you are interested in supporting this program. Thank you for any contribution.  Funds will be matched by the Ladies Aid.  

THE MENTOR/MENTEE GROUP will be gathering personal hygiene items for the Food Pantry. There is a large box in the fellowship hall to put these items. The congregation is invited to help us with this project.  There is a list of suggested items on the bulletin board. Thank you!

THE ANNUAL BASIC CHRISTIAN QUESTIONS AND THEIR ANSWERS CLASS will begin Jan. 7th through February 4th on Tuesdays at 7:00 for those who; want to review the basics of the faith, wish to become members, or will be new board members of volunteers.  Please contact Pastor (by email, text, or note) so he knows how many materials to make.

2020 South Dakota Lutherans For Life Essay Contest Students grades 6-12 are invited to write a life-affirming essay based on the 2020 Conference theme: “From Invisible to Indispensable...”  and Conference bible verse: “On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable”. (1 Corinthians 12:22). See details on the LFL poster on the bulletin board.

12-22-2019 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS:  Pray this week for; Those who are recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or sudden illnesses (esp. Sharon) and for those being treated for long term health issues or mobility issues (Orville, Connie, Bernice, Lavonne, Lorna, Melton, Millie, Ruth, Alice, Marlene, Norby, Wyona, Lucille, Bernita, Eldora, Harvey, Dianne, Marvin, Garnet, Arlene, Bonnie and Susan).

HOLY COMMUNION Today, St. Paul Lutheran Freeman will be participating in the intimate and blessed Sacrament of the Altar.  We respectfully ask that all guests speak to the pastor before coming to the rail, or cross your arms across your chest to receive a blessing. St. Paul members, please write the family name and number of family communing on the registration sheet so we can get an accurate count of how many to set for the Table of our Lord.

MAIN STREET LIVING:  This is the Life at 10:00 and Worship Service at 10:30. See bulletin board for monthly schedule.

POINSETTIAS have been placed in loving memory of our loved ones.  Arlene Stern and family in memory of Arden Stern; Joann Schmidt and family in memory of Donnie and Alex; Gary & Cheryl Walz in memory of Ervin and Laura Jensen, Edmund and Pauline Walz.  John and Aleta Starner in memory of Edith Starner, Gordon, Harriet and Luther Vizecky.  Your poinsettias may be picked up after services on Christmas Day or left through the 29^th if you so choose. 

DISTRICT PRESIDENT REV. SAILER preaches today on Luke 1:39-56  Theme: “The Advent Song of Mary”. Pastor Makelin will be the liturgist

PLEASE COME to the Christmas Eve Children’s Program and Prayer Service Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. and Christmas Day (w/Holy Communion) at 8:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Menno or here at St. Paul Lutheran at 9:30 a.m.

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS:  The 2020 season will soon begin.  There will be a practice next SUNDAY DECEMBER, 29 and JANUARY 5 at 3:00 pm at St. Paul/ Freeman.  If you have not played dartball and are interested come to practice and check it out.  (Men, women and teenagers are welcome to participate.)  There is no cost.  For more information, Contact Rev. Weeman at (605) 925-4004.

LADIES AID and LWML will meet on January 2nd at 2:00 p.m.  for Bible Study and meetings.  On Altar flowers for January is Sharon Pfeiffer and Visiting Helpers are Sharon Pfeiffer and Garnet Stern. 

ANNUAL REPORTS are due again, please give to Denise, Aleta or Pastor.

MAIN STREET LIVING is the Christmas project for LADIES AID and LWML.  There will be a

 

basket in the Fellowship Hall for a few Sundays if you are interested in supporting this program.

 

Thank you for any contribution.  Funds will be matched by the Ladies Aid.  

THE MENTOR/MENTEE GROUP will be gathering personal hygiene items for the Food Pantry. There is a large box in the fellowship hall to put these items. The congregation is invited to help us with this project.  There is a list of suggested items on the bulletin board. Thank you!

THE ANNUAL BASIC CHRISTIAN QUESTIONS AND THEIR ANSWERS CLASS will begin Jan. 7th through February 4th on Tuesdays at 7:00 for those who; want to review the basics of the faith, wish to become members, or will be new board members of volunteers.  Please contact Pastor (by email, text, or note) so he knows how many materials to make

2020 South Dakota Lutherans For Life Essay Contest Students grades 6-12 are invited to write a life-affirming essay based on the 2020 Conference theme: “From Invisible to Indispensable...”  and Conference bible verse: “On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable”. (1 Corinthians 12:22). See details on the LFL poster on the bulletin board.

12-15-2019 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS:  Pray this week for; Those who are recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or sudden illnesses (esp. ______) and for those who have long term health issues and/or difficulty coming to services on their own (Orville, Connie, Bernice, Lavonne, Lorna, Melton, Millie, Ruth, Alice, Marlene, Norby, Sharon, Wyona, Lucille, Bernita, Eldora, Harvey, Dianne, Brandon, Ty, Marvin, Garnet, Arlene and Bonnie).

HOLY COMMUNION Today, St. Paul Lutheran Freeman will be participating in the intimate and blessed Sacrament of the Altar.  We respectfully ask that all guests speak to the pastor before coming to the rail, or cross your arms across your chest to receive a blessing. St. Paul members, please write the family name and number of family communing on the registration sheet so we can get an accurate count of how many to set for the Table of our Lord.

MAIN STREET LIVING:  This is the Life at 10:00 and Worship Service at 10:30. See bulletin board for monthly schedule.

THE YOUTH GROUP is serving meals for the midweek services from 6-6:45pm (Dec 4, 11 & 18th). The menu will be posted on bulletin board the week before and a freewill donation will be excepted at the meals.

LAST WEEK to purchase from Youth Group fundraiser. Today at Coffee Hour and Wednesday at Mid-week meal. The cash and carry

ANNUAL REPORTS are due again, please give to Denise, Aleta or Pastor.

MAIN STREET LIVING is the Christmas project for LADIES AID and LWML.  There will be a basket in the Fellowship Hall for a few Sundays if you are interested in supporting this program. Thank you for any contribution.  Funds will be matched by the Ladies Aid.  

THE LADIES AID has given a check for $6000.00 to the church treasurer, which is for the income from the Bazaar & other money the Ladies Aid has received. The Bazaar income this year was $5917.75. Thank you . 

MEN'S BIBLE STUDY AND AFTER SCHOOL MIDWEEK will meet yet this Wednesday and resume January 8th.

DISTRICT PRESIDENT REV. SAILER will be the guest preacher next Sunday, December 22nd. Pastor Makelin will be the liturgist

The annual Basic Christian Questions And Their Answers class will begin Jan. 7th through February 4th on Tuesdays at 7:00 for those who; want to review the basics of the faith, wish to become members, or will be new board members of volunteers.  Please contact Pastor (by email, text, or note) so he knows how many materials to make

THE MENTOR/MENTEE GROUP will be gathering personal hygiene items for the Food Pantry. There is a large box in the fellowship hall to put these items. The congregation is invited to help us with this project.  There is a list of suggested items on the bulletin board. Thank you!

Katelyn and Karen will be hosting the Mentor /Mentee meeting on December 22nd at 6:30

12-08-2019 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS:  Pray this week for; Those who are recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or sudden illnesses (Brandon, Ty, Marvin, Garnet, Arlene and Bonnie) and for those who have long term health issues and/or difficulty coming to services on their own (Orville, Connie, Bernice, Lavonne, Lorna, Melton, Millie, Ruth, Alice, Marlene, Norby, Sharon, Wyona, Lucille, Bernita, Eldora, Harvey, Dianne).

HOLY COMMUNION Today, St. Paul Lutheran Freeman will be participating in the intimate and blessed Sacrament of the Altar.  We respectfully ask that all guests speak to the pastor before coming to the rail, or cross your arms across your chest to receive a blessing. St. Paul members, please write the family name and number of family communing on the registration sheet so we can get an accurate count of how many to set for the Table of our Lord.

MAIN STREET LIVING:  This is the Life at 10:00 and Worship Service at 10:30. See bulletin board for monthly schedule.

COUNCIL MEETING – there will be a short council meeting after Church on Wednesday, December 11^th.

DURING ADVENT MIDWEEK SERVICES, it is requested that all sit on the right hand side, near the front.  The choir will be seated on the left hand side, near the front. – Pastor

THE YOUTH GROUP is serving meals for the midweek services from 6-6:45pm (Dec 4, 11 & 18th). The menu will be posted on bulletin board the week before and a freewill donation will be excepted at the meals.

WANT TO KNOW what is going on in Sunday School or VBS?  Join the Sunday School page on Facebook search for St. Paul Lutheran Sunday School Freeman and ask to join.

THE PASTORS IN THE FREEMAN CIRCUIT AND OTHERS, led by Pastor Peter Kurowski, are putting together a devotion book, Better Than Twenty-Twenty Vision. Peter says of this resource, “The book strives to be winsome, Christ-centered, Word and Sacrament-oriented, touching on hot button issues, and providing "aha" moments of joy.  It is a labor of love and a didactic devotional book that will inspire, inform, and enlighten the saints about the goodness and greatness of God in Christ.  So many people today, especially our young, are facing a world engulfed in nihilism. Better Than Twenty-Twenty Vision offers high hope rooted in resurrection realities.”

BOXED CHRISTMAS CARDS will be sold the next couple Sundays during Coffee Hour on a cash and carry bases.  Limited selection and while supplies lasts only.

HIGHER THINGS REFLECTION ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS devotion booklet is printed and in the rack.

ANNUAL REPORTS are due again, please give to Denise, Aleta or Pastor.

12-01-2019 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS:  Pray this week for; Those who are recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or sudden illnesses (Brandon, Ty, Marvin, Garnet, Arlene and Bonnie) and for those who have long term health issues and/or difficulty coming to services on their own (Orville, Connie, Bernice, Lavonne, Lorna, Melton, Millie, Ruth, Alice, Marlene, Norby, Sharon, Wyona, Lucille, Bernita, Eldora, Harvey, Dianne).

HOLY COMMUNION Today, St. Paul Lutheran Freeman will be participating in the intimate and blessed Sacrament of the Altar.  We respectfully ask that all guests speak to the pastor before coming to the rail, or cross your arms across your chest to receive a blessing. St. Paul members, please write the family name and number of family communing on the registration sheet so we can get an accurate count of how many to set for the Table of our Lord.

MAIN STREET LIVING:  This is the Life at 10:00 and Worship Service at 10:30. See bulletin board for monthly schedule.

LADIES AID and LWML will meet on Dec. 5th 2:00 p.m.  for Bible Study and meetings.  Everyone should bring Christmas goodies.  On Altar flowers for December is Joan Dreessen and Visiting Helpers for December is the Visiting Committee.  Coffee Hour committee for December 1st is Cindy Hofer, Julie Huber and Phyllis Knittel.

DURING ADVENT MIDWEEK SERVICES, it is requested that all sit on the right hand site, near the front.  The choir will be seated on the left hand side, near the front. – Pastor

THE YOUTH GROUP is serving meals for the midweek services from 6-6:45pm (Dec 4, 11 & 18th). The menu will be posted on bulletin board the week before and a freewill donation will be excepted at the meals.

WANT TO KNOW what is going on in Sunday School or VBS?  Join the Sunday School page on Facebook search for St. Paul Lutheran Sunday School Freeman and ask to join.

THE PASTORS IN THE FREEMAN CIRCUIT AND OTHERS, led by Pastor Peter Kurowski, are putting together a devotion book, Better Than Twenty-Twenty Vision. Peter says of this resource, “The book strives to be winsome, Christ-centered, Word and Sacrament-oriented, touching on hot button issues, and providing "aha" moments of joy.  It is a labor of love and a didactic devotional book that will inspire, inform, and enlighten the saints about the goodness and greatness of God in Christ.  So many people today, especially our young, are facing a world engulfed in nihilism. Better Than Twenty-Twenty Vision offers high hope rooted in resurrection realities.”

BOXED CHRISTMAS CARDS will be sold the next couple Sundays during Coffee Hour on a cash and carry bases.  Limited selection and while supplies lasts only.

HIGHER THINGS REFLECTION ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS devotion booklet is printed and in the rack.

ANNUAL REPORTS are due again, please give to Denise, Aleta or Pastor.

11-24-19 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS:  Pray this week for; Those who are recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or sudden illnesses (Brandon, Ty, Marvin, Garnet and Owen) and for those who have long term health issues and/or difficulty coming to services on their own (Orville, Connie, Bernice, Lavonne, Lorna, Melton, Millie, Ruth, Alice, Marlene, Norby, Sharon, Wyona, Lucille, Bernita, Eldora, Harvey, Dianne).


MAIN STREET LIVING:  This is the Life at 10:00 and Worship Service at 10:30. See bulletin board for monthly schedule.

MENTOR MENTEE Meeting:  tonight at 6:30 at the church. Amber and Riley are hosting.

THANKSGIVING DAY service here at St. Paul Lutheran/Freeman the 28th at 9:30am.  Communion will be served.

CHURCH DECORATING: we will be decorating the Church on Friday the 29th of Nov. at 6:30 pm. All help is welcome and  appreciated.

LADIES AID and LWML will meet on Dec. 5th 2:00 p.m  for Bible Study and meetings.  Everyone should bring Christmas goodies.  On Altar flowers for December is Joan Dreessen and Visiting Helpers for December is the Visiting Committee.  Coffee Hour committee for December 1st is Cindy Hofer, Julie Huber and Phyllis Knittel.

DURING ADVENT MIDWEEK SERVICES, it is requested that all sit on the right hand site, near the front.  The choir will be seated on the left hand side, near the front. – Pastor

THE YOUTH GROUP is serving meals for the midweek services from 6-6:45pm (Dec 4, 11 & 18th). The menu will be posted on bulletin board the week before and a freewill donation will be excepted at the meals.

WE WILL BE SINGING CHRISTMAS HYMNS during Communion in December (since the resurrection gifts of the day of our Lord in the Sacrament of the Altar supersedes the penitential church seasons anyway) and, since the Christmas season is so short that it is difficult to sing all those great Christmas hymns in our hymnal, it has been decided that we will offer Holy Communion every Sunday in December (which is an additional blessing to have available to those who yearn for it). – Pastor

THE CHOIR IS SINGING HYMN 960 for the gradual for Advent and the congregation will be reading the Psalm of the Day instead of the Introit.  The number for the Psalm will be listed in your bulletin next to the service number (e.g. Divine Service 3 (page 184) Psalm XX).  Please turn to the appropriate Psalm at the front of your hymnal and mark it with a ribbon. - Pastor

WANT TO KNOW what is going on in Sunday School or VBS?  Join the Sunday School page on Facebook search for St. Paul Lutheran Sunday School Freeman and ask to join.

BAZAAR INCOME - We want to thank everyone again who contributed in any way toward making our 55th annual bazaar a success. The total income for this year was $5917.75.

THE PASTORS IN THE FREEMAN CIRCUIT AND OTHERS, led by Pastor Peter Kurowski, are putting together a devotion book, Better Than Twenty-Twenty Vision. Peter says of this resource, “The book strives to be winsome, Christ-centered, Word and Sacrament-oriented, touching on hot button issues, and providing "aha" moments of joy.  It is a labor of love and a didactic devotional book that will inspire, inform, and enlighten the saints about the goodness and greatness of God in Christ.  So many people today, especially our young, are facing a world engulfed in nihilism. Better Than Twenty-Twenty Vision offers high hope rooted in resurrection realities.”

HELP US GET AN ACCURATE SETTING OF THE TABLE OF OUR LORD, (not having too much or running short) by signing a registration sheet on the visitor's shelf by the greeters when you come in.  Please put the name of the family and how many in that family will be communing for that day.  (e.g. Makelin/2) Thank you! Pastor

MISSION/MINISTRY OF THE MONTH: Operation Barnabus supports care for military chaplains, members, families, and congregations.  See bulletin board for more information

THANK YOU ALL FOR THE FEEDBACK ON THE CALLING SERVICE.  The service was able to reach or 78% of the households either personally or by leaving a message, saving 3 and 1/2 hours of calling time.  In addition, close to a dozen called or emailed that they did not get a call and numbers were changed accordingly. There are still some households we do not have good numbers for, but we will work on that. Please continue to call the office 605-925-7219 or email stpaulfreeman@gmail to add additional numbers or give correct numbers.

 

 

11-17-2019 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS:  Pray this week for; Those who are recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or sudden illnesses (Brandon, Ty, Marvin, Garnet) and for those who have long term health issues and/or difficulty coming to services on their own (Orville, Connie, Bernice, Lavonne, Lorna, Melton, Millie, Ruth, Alice, Marlene, Norby, Sharon, Wyona, Lucille, Bernita, Eldora, Harvey, Dianne).

HOLY COMMUNION The Lord’s Table is open to all current, confirmed members in good standing of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (and churches that we are in pulpit and altar fellowship).  This assumes we confess the oneness of the same faith, have been taught how to examine ourselves, and are truly repentant for our sins (communing worthily). We ask that all guests at Table at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Freeman, to please announce your intention to commune with us to the pastor or elders before the service. Oneness at Communion per-supposes the oneness in doctrine.  If you belong to a different doctrinal confession however, we invite you to come forward to receive a blessing indicated by folding your arms over your chest as you come to the rail, or remain in the pew and pray for the day when divisions would cease. Thank you for respecting our teachings. - Pastor. 

MAIN STREET LIVING:  This is the Life at 10:00 and Worship Service at 10:30. See bulletin board for monthly schedule

HELP US GET AN ACCURATE SETTING OF THE TABLE OF OUR LORD, (not having too much or running short) by signing a registration sheet on the visitor's shelf by the greeters when you come in.  Please put the name of the family and how many in that family will be communing for that day.  (e.g. Makelin/2) Thank you! Pastor

MISSION/MINISTRY OF THE MONTH: Operation Barnabus supports care for military chaplains, members, families, and congregations.  See bulletin board for more information

NOTICE:  There will be no choir practice today, Nov. 17th

THANK YOU ALL FOR THE FEEDBACK ON THE CALLING SERVICE.  The service was able to reach or 78% of the households either personally or by leaving a message, saving 3 and 1/2 hours of calling time.  In addition, close to a dozen called or emailed that they did not get a call and numbers were changed accordingly. There are still some households we do not have good numbers for, but we will work on that. Please continue to call the office 605-925-7219 or email stpaulfreeman@gmail to add additional numbers or give correct numbers.

11-10-2019 Announcements

MAIN STREET LIVING: This is the Life at 10:00 and Worship Service at 10:30. See bulletin board for monthly schedule

LIMITED EDITION OF A FREEMAN CIRCUIT DEVOTIONAL BOOK "BETTER THAN 2020". Please see bulletin board and let pastor know your guess on how many you may like to purchase ($10) so we can figure out how many to print.

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE extends a hearty THANK YOU to each of you that helped make our Bazaar another successful event, all your donations, hard work, and the support you showed us by attending were greatly appreciated. We should have the total receipts for the day calculated within the next couple of weeks. Thanks again.

TESTING THE NEW CALL NOTIFICATION SERVICE this Sunday November 10th.  This call service is if there is need to cancel services for the weather, calls to include someone in prayer, devotions, etc.  Please let the office know if you DID NOT get a call Sunday (or if you want to use a different number, or be removed from the list) by either leaving a message at 605-925-7219 or stpaulfreeman@gmail.com

HELP US GET AN ACCURATE SETTING OF THE TABLE OF OUR LORD, (not having too much or running short) by signing a registration sheet on the visitor's shelf by the greeters when you come in.  Please put the name of the family and how many in that family will be communing for that day.  (e.g. Makelin/2) Thank you! Pastor

MISSION/MINISTRY OF THE MONTH: This Veterans Day (tomorrow), help our Lutheran servicemen and women stay spiritually strong by enrolling them in the Ministry-by-Mail program (see insert).

11-10-2019 Announcements

MAIN STREET LIVING: This is the Life at 10:00 and Worship Service at 10:30. See bulletin board for monthly schedule

LIMITED EDITION OF A FREEMAN CIRCUIT DEVOTIONAL BOOK "BETTER THAN 2020". Please see bulletin board and let pastor know your guess on how many you may like to purchase ($10) so we can figure out how many to print.

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE extends a hearty THANK YOU to each of you that helped make our Bazaar another successful event, all your donations, hard work, and the support you showed us by attending were greatly appreciated. We should have the total receipts for the day calculated within the next couple of weeks. Thanks again.

TESTING THE NEW CALL NOTIFICATION SERVICE this Sunday November 10th.  This call service is if there is need to cancel services for the weather, calls to include someone in prayer, devotions, etc.  Please let the office know if you DID NOT get a call Sunday (or if you want to use a different number, or be removed from the list) by either leaving a message at 605-925-7219 or stpaulfreeman@gmail.com

HELP US GET AN ACCURATE SETTING OF THE TABLE OF OUR LORD, (not having too much or running short) by signing a registration sheet on the visitor's shelf by the greeters when you come in.  Please put the name of the family and how many in that family will be communing for that day.  (e.g. Makelin/2) Thank you! Pastor

MISSION/MINISTRY OF THE MONTH: This Veterans Day (tomorrow), help our Lutheran servicemen and women stay spiritually strong by enrolling them in the Ministry-by-Mail program (see insert).

11-03-2019 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS:  Pray this week for; Those who are recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or sudden illnesses (Brandon, Ty, Marvin) and for those who have long term health issues and/or difficulty coming to services on their own (Orville, Connie, Bernice, Lavonne, Lorna, Melton, Millie, Ruth, Alice, Marlene, Norby, Sharon, Wyona, Lucille).

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 the repentant sinner that our sins are forgiven and He strengthens our faith.  To our guests who desire to receive Holy Communion at our family meal, we ask that you please refrain from receiving the Sacrament until you have spoken to the Pastor, but are always 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 dear at St. Paul Lutheran and our sister pulpit/altar fellowship congregations. If you have any questions regarding communion, please pick up a booklet titled: A Simple Explanation of Holy Communion by the guestbook, or call the pastor to arrange a time to meet.

MAIN STREET LIVING: This is the Life at 10:00 and Worship Service at 10:30. See bulletin board for monthly schedule

LIMITED EDITION OF A FREEMAN CIRCUIT DEVOTIONAL BOOK "BETTER THAN 2020". Please see bulletin board and let pastor know your guess on how many you may like to purchase ($10) so we can figure out how many to print.

OUR ANNUAL BAZAAR will be held Thursday, Nov. 7th from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. We will have a Stitchery/Craft/ Country Store Booth and the Lunch Counter. We have posted the food list and work schedule on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall and the refrigerator in the kitchen if you want to check what you have volunteered to prepare. If you have any questions regarding the work schedule please contact one of the committee members. We plan to have the kitchen door unlocked by 7:15 a.m.  Also please put a checkmark by your name on the food list when you bring your donations. If you have prepared your food earlier and then froze it, please make sure it is unthawed when you bring it. A sincere Thank You to everyone that has volunteered to bring food and also all the workers. See you Thursday Nov. 7th for a day of good food and fellowship.

BAZAAR SETUP in the fellowship hall & kitchen will be on Sunday, Nov. 3rd starting around 1:00 p.m. please come & help if you are able.  Thanks.

HELP US GET AN ACCURATE SETTING OF THE TABLE OF OUR LORD, (not having too much or running short) by signing a registration sheet on the visitor's shelf by the greeters when you come in.  Please put the name of the family and how many in that family will be communing for that day.  (e.g. Makelin/2) Thank you! Pastor

MISSION/MINISTRY OF THE MONTH: OPERATION BARNABUS supports care for military chaplains, members, families, and congregations.  See bulletin board for more information.

SUPPORT THE BAZAAR on Nov. 7th starting at 10:30.  Bob and Karen Pidde are on Altar flowers for November and Visiting Helper is Corrine Handel.

10-27-2019 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS:  Pray this week for; Those who are recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or sudden illnesses (Brandon, Ty, Marvin) and for those who have long term health issues and/or difficulty coming to services on their own (Orville, Connie, Bernice, Lavonne, Lorna, Melton, Millie, Ruth, Alice, Marlene, Norby, Sharon, Wyona, Lucille).

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.

MAIN STREET LIVING information is posted on bulletin board or see the website: www.mainstreetliving.com

CALENDAR CORRECTION: We will have the Holy Supper on Nov. 3rd for all Saint Day AND the 2nd and 3rd Sundays in November.

QUARTERLY VOTERS MEETING NOTICE:  Our Fall voters meeting will be held today in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service.  Please plan to attend.

LIMITED EDITION OF A FREEMAN CIRCUIT DEVOTIONAL BOOK "BETTER THAN 2020". Please see bulletin board and let pastor know your guess on how many you may like to purchase ($10) so we can figure out how many to print.

BAZAAR UPDATE: Plan to attend the Bazaar Thurs. November 7^th from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. We posted the food & worker list on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall and also on the refrigerator in the kitchen. Thanks to all of you that are willing to bring food and work for the November 7^th event, as you can see we could still use a another volunteer as a table waiter and a kitchen helper around 9:30 a.m.  Thanks for everything so far. Signed: Bazaar Committee: Kelli Broders, Penny Smidt, Sharon Pfeiffer.

HELP US GET AN ACCURATE SETTING OF THE TABLE OF OUR LORD, (not having too much or running short) by signing a registration sheet on the visitor's shelf by the greeters when you come in.  Please put the name of the family and how many in that family will be communing for that day.  (e.g. Makelin/2) Thank you! Pastor

MISSION/MINISTRY OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER is; Christ’s Care for Children: Kenya, https://www.lcms.org/make-a-gift/christs-care-for-children-kenya

SUPPORT THE BAZAAR on Nov. 7th starting at 10:30.  Bob and Karen Pidde are on Altar flowers for November and Visiting Helper is Corrine Handel.

IN YOUR PRAYERS:  Pray this week for; Those who are recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or sudden illnesses (Brandon, Julie, Marvin) and for those who have long term health issues and/or difficulty coming to services on their own (Orville, Connie, Bernice, Lavonne, Lorna, Melton, Millie, Ruth, Alice, Marlene, Norby, Sharon, Wyona, Lucille).

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.

MAIN STREET LIVING  October 20^h 10:30 AM-Worship Service-Rev. Rev. Randy Sturzenbecher, Senior Pastor at Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church in Black Hawk, SD presents the message “Why Do You Ask?” based on Matthew 21:34-46.  More information can be found on the web site: www.mainstreetliving.com

CALENDAR CORRECTION: We will have the Holy Supper on Nov. 3rd for all Saint Day AND the 2nd and 3rd Sundays in November.

QUARTERLY VOTERS MEETING NOTICE:  Our Fall voters meeting will be held on Sundaym October 27^th in the Fellowship Hall right after the the worship service.  Please plan to attend.

ENGAGING THE WANDERING WORKSHOP, is Sunday, October 27th, in Hartford,put on by the South Dakota District, along with Rev. Todd Kollbaum, Rural and Small Town Ministries Director, will assist each congregation present to go home with some practical approaches on engaging and reaching the inactive with the Gospel.  See bulletin board.

BAZAAR UPDATE: Plan to attend the Bazaar Thurs. November 7^th from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thanks to all of you that are willing to bring food and work for the November 7^th event, if anyone has any questions or you have not been contacted; but would like to bring food or work please talk to one of the organizers.  We hope to post the food & worker list by next Sunday. Thanks for everything so far. Signed: Bazaar Committee: Kelli Broders, Penny Smidt, Sharon Pfeiffer.

HELP US GET AN ACCURATE SETTING OF THE TABLE OF OUR LORD, (not having too much or running short) by signing a registration sheet on the visitor's shelf by the greeters when you come in.  Please put the name of the family and how many in that family will be communing for that day.  (e.g. Makelin/2) Thank you! Pastor

MISSION/MINISTRY OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER is; Christ’s Care for Children: Kenya, https://www.lcms.org/make-a-gift/christs-care-for-children-kenya

10-13-2019 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS Pray this week for; Those who are recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or sudden illnesses (Brandon, Julie, Marvin) and for those who have long term health issues and/or difficulty coming to services on their own (Orville, Connie, Bernice, Lavonne, Lorna, Melton, Millie, Ruth, Alice, Norby, Sharon, Wyona, Lucille, Marlene).

MAIN STREET LIVING  October 20^th 10:30 AM-Worship Service-Rev. Rev. Randy Sturzenbecher, Senior Pastor at Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church in Black Hawk, SD presents the message “Why Do You Ask?” based on Matthew 21:34-46.  More information can be found on the web site: www.mainstreetliving.com

FELLOWSHIP HOUR will have cake and ice cream today, hosted by the family of Lonnie Graber for his birthday (shhhh, its a surprise).

CALENDAR CORRECTION: We will be offering the Lord's Supper on October 27th for Reformation Day (observed) and November 3rd for All Saints Day for those who desire it.

QUARTERLY VOTERS MEETING NOTICE:  Our Fall voters meeting will be held on Sundaym October 27^th in the Fellowship Hall right after the the worship service.  Please plan to attend.

ENGAGING THE WANDERING WORKSHOP,is Sunday, October 27th, in Hartford,put on by the South Dakota District, along with Rev. Todd Kollbaum, Rural and Small Town Ministries Director, will assist each congregation present to go home with some practical approaches on engaging and reaching the inactive with the Gospel.  See bulletin board.

WOULD SOMEONE LIKE TO PROVIDE FOOD for the Circuit pastor's meeting (a.k.a. Winkel) here at St. Paul Freeman for Thursday, October 17th?  Usually attended by approximately 4-8 pastors (RSVP's going out now for a final count), with a brief snack/drink in the morning (9:30), and a light lunch at noon.  If interested, please let me know and thank you in advance. Pastor Makelin

BAZAAR UPDATE: Thanks to all of you that are willing to work for our November 7th Bazaar and also thanks to all that are willing to bring food. We still need a gal of chili, few pounds of tavern, some chicken meat and pie; also if you would like to buy some crackers or coffee, please talk to one of the organizers. If you are willing to work during the day or the late afternoon/evening shift please let us know. We hope to post the food & worker lists soon. Thanks for everything so far. Signed: Bazaar Committee: Kelli Broders, Penny Smidt, Sharon Pfeiffer.

MISSION/MINISTRY OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER is; Christ’s Care for Children: Kenya, which is a sponsorship program that matches donors in the U.S. with children who are living in one of the boarding facilities in Kenya. The cost to sponsor a child is $90 per month or $1,080 for the whole year. Sponsorship is more than just food and shelter. The Christ’s Care for Children: Kenya program is also designed to equip children with everything necessary for success in life. The children learn to plant, harvest, cook, tend to livestock, clean the compounds and care for their personal space. Instead of donating in the free will basket at Fellowship hour, feel free to visit https://www.lcms.org/make-a-gift/christs-care-for-children-kenya to sponsor a child OR make a motion to the Voter’s Assembly for St. Paul Lutheran Church, Freeman, to sponsor a child in their budget

10-06-2019 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS Pray this week for; Those who are recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or sudden illnesses (Brandon, Julie, Marvin) and for those who have long term health issues and/or difficulty coming to services on their own (Orville, Connie, Bernice, Lavonne, Lorna, Melton, Millie, Ruth, Alice, Norby, Sharon, Wyona, Lucille, Marlene) We pray for the grieving [especially the family of our blessed sister Lee and the family of brother Pastor Al Henderson of Fort Dodge IA] with the hope and the consolation of the Gospel and the resurrection of the dead

MAIN STREET LIVING  October 13^th 10:30 AM-Worship Service-Rev. Marcus Ring of St. John Lutheran Church in Gregory, SD presents the message “Works To Be Remembered”.  It is based on Psalm 111.  More information can be found on the web site: www.mainstreetliving.com 

THE MENTOR/MENTEE there will be a short planning meeting today.

THE CHOIR will practice on Sundays at 10:30 starting today.  Everyone is welcome!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12TH we will gather at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Madison for a hands-on work day. If you are able to help us at 9 a.m. or any part of the day before 4:00 p.m., please gather and sign in at Our Saviors Lutheran Church (1010 North Washington Street, Madison). Please bring work shoes, wear long sleeve shirts/sweat shirts, pants and work gloves. We will have plastic gloves, safety glasses, buckets, mops, and our supplies for cleaning mold and mud. If you cannot help on October 12th and would like to work another day, please call Rev. L. Scott Spiehs at 605-354-1771. Monetary donations may be sent to the South Dakota District Office earmarked – “Disaster Response Fund.”

WOULD SOMEONE LIKE TO PROVIDE FOOD for the Circuit pastor's meeting (a.k.a. Winkel) here at St. Paul Freeman for Thursday, October 17th?  Usually attended by approximately 4-8 pastors (RSVP's going out now for a final count), with a brief snack/drink in the morning (9:30), and a light lunch at noon.  If interested, please let me know and thank you in advance. Pastor Makelin

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE – is starting to make plans for the November 7^th event, which will run from 10:30 a.m. to 7 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 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 Penny Smidt (cell – 360-7335, home - 925-4292) Kelli Broders (cell – 661-4511,) or Sharon Pfeiffer(925-7604) if you are willing to donate food or work.

MISSION/MINISTRY OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER IS: Christ’s Care for Children: Kenya, which is a sponsorship program that matches donors in the U.S. with children who are living in one of the boarding facilities in Kenya, managed by the LCMS’ partner church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kenya. The cost to sponsor a child is $90 per month or $1,080 for the whole year. Sponsors receive an initial packet of information on their child, as well as updates throughout the year on his or her welfare, spiritual engagement and school grades.  Instead of donating in the free will basket at Fellowship hour, feel free to visit https://www.lcms.org/make-a-gift/christs-care-for-children-kenya to sponsor a child OR make a motion to the Voter’s Assembly for St. Paul Lutheran Church, Freeman, to sponsor a child in their budget.

09-29-2019 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS Pray this week for; Those who are recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or sudden illnesses (Brandon, Lee, Marvin) and for those who have long term health issues and/or difficulty coming to services on their own (Orville, Connie, Bernice, Lavonne, Lorna, Melton, Millie, Ruth, Alice, Norby, Sharon, Wyona, Lucille, Marlene)

MAIN STREET LIVING  October 6^th 10:30 AM-Worship Service- NA The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.  More information can be found on the web site: www.mainstreetliving.com

MEN!  You are invited to come at 6:00am to the church for the Apologetics study every Wednesday.  If another time works better for you, please let me know and we will see what we can do.- Pastor

THE MENTOR/MENTEE there will be a short planning meeting after church next Sunday, October 6^th.

THE CHOIR will practice on Sundays at 10:30 starting October 6th.  Everyone is welcome!

LADIES AID and LWML will meet on October 3rd at 2:00 p.m. for Bible Study.  On Altar flowers for October are Bob and Karen Pidde. Visiting Helpers are Garnet Stern and Sharon Pfeiffer.

MISSING FROM KITCHEN!  Two black silicone heat resistant mats approx. 15”x 23”. We had 5 mats to put under the roasters at the Bazaar (to protect our new countertops) and we can only locate 3 mats. For storage 1 mat was put into each roaster. If you have any idea where the 2 missing mats are please tell the Bazaar committee. Thank you.

NOTE that the South Dakota District office address for the Lutheran Church has changed and no longer uses the Post Office box. The address is 3501 Gateway Boulevard, Sioux Falls, SD 57106.

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE – is starting to make plans for the November 7^th event, which will run from 10:30 a.m. to 7 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 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 Penny Smidt (cell – 360-7335, home - 925-4292) Kelli Broders (cell – 661-4511,) or Sharon Pfeiffer(925-7604) if you are willing to donate food or work.

FLOOD HELP:  Orphan Grain Train (an RSO of the LCMS) is providing $100,000 in flood disaster assistance to residents of Lake County.  The money is earmarked for furnace replacement and drywall.  Rev. Welton and Rev. Clint Thorson (Our Savior, Madison) will be identifying members of their congregations who may need such assistance.  If you know Lake County residents who could use this kind of assistance, LCMS people or not, please let Rev. Welton know (cell phone – 307/221-1256).

Congregation or individuals who wish to contribute to Orphan Grain Train for disaster relief in South Dakota, visit their website (www.ogt.org) to make an on-line donation, indicating that the gift is for disaster response in South Dakota.   Or, you may send donations to Orphan Grain Train, P.O. Box 1466, Norfolk, NE 68701.  Such gifts will be above-and-beyond the monies noted above.
SAVE THE DATE FOR MUCKING: The South Dakota Lutheran Emergency Disaster Response will be helping to muck out, remove drywall, and do general cleanup on October 12th in the Madison and surrounding area.  Rubber boots, gloves, work clothes, and masks (against the mold) are required.  They will gather for assignments at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Madison and go from there. 
FLOOD RELIEF BUCKETS. If you would like to organize and make some flood relief buckets "muck kits" to bring with you (or to share with others who have been flooded), see the bulletin board for an idea of what to assemble and let me know!
Pastor Terry Makelin