02-10-2019 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 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 – February 17, 2019: Rev. David Lindenberg of Peace Lutheran Church in Rapid City, SD brings the message ”I Believe In the Resurrection of the Body, and Life Everlasting” based on 1 Corinthians 15:1-20. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.  For more information go to the web site: www.mainstreetliving.com  

SERVICE TIME CHANGE, starting March 3rd.  Due to Pastor serving vacancy for Menno/Scotland, the Voter's Assembly decided to move service times on Sundays to 9:00am from 9:30am for a time.  As you invite your friends, family, and neighbors to join you, please tell them that they may hear the Word preached in its truth and purity, and see the Sacraments rightly given, a half hour earlier!

STEAK SUPPER VALENTINE’S FUNDRAISER Tonight.  Last chance to sign up this morning.  See a Youth Member in fellowship hall during coffee hour. The $15 meal will include lettuce salad, grilled steak, cheesy potatoes, vegetable, dessert, punch and coffee. 

There will be a short meeting for THE SAMARITAN GROUP Feb. 17^th following church. Any ladies interested in joining or remaining a member please plan on attending. If you cannot attend please let LaNae Harberts  or Kristi Dannenbring know if you would like to join our group or if you plan on continuing to be a part of our group.

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS to help with flowers on the Altar, if you are willing to furnish flowers, put them on the Altar and then remove them after the service please sign the sheet on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall. We need volunteers for these months, March, June, July and August.

We also NEED A FEW VOLUNTEERS to go and visit with our members that are at the Salem Home for the Aged, the Nursing Home and also some that are still in their own homes but unable to be out and about anymore. If you are willing to be a Visiting Helper, please sign the sheet on the bulletin board; the months available are February and August of 2019 and February 2020.

IF YOU, OR YOUR GROUP would like the host a meal before midweek services, please see the bulletin board to sign up.  As of this printing, we only have March 20th and April 3rd available.

THRIVENT DOLLARS - We, the Thrivent Committee of St Paul's, are reminding you that you need to direct your Thrivent Choice Dollars every year before March 1st. Without  your individual directive, Thrivent chooses which non-profit organization receives your money. We hope that you will either call or go online to designate our church as the recipient of those funds to benefit our needs here at home. 1-800-847-4836 or thivent.com  Thank you!

CORRECTION TO THE 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 2019 Church Officer page, as Vicki Huber should be listed under the Board of Finance, term to expire 2021.  And thanks again for all, officers and members alike, who use their gifts for the faithful service to His kingdom at St. Paul and throughout the world

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS:  This week’s game is Monday, February 11-Freeman at Dimock.  Game time is 7:30 p.m.  (If you want to carpool, meet at St. Paul at 6:30 p.m.)

YOU ARE INVITED to Faith Lutheran Church Parkston's Mission Festival on February 17th at 10:00 with a pot luck to follow. Guest speaker is Rev. David Warner.

 

MISSION/MINISTRY OF THE MONTH IS The SALEM MENNONITE HOME.  While not a  mission/ministry we support with our (St. Paul) budget, or a Registered Service Organization (RSO) of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, it is a local non-profit assisted living organization that many of our members reside (currently seven from St. Paul).  As you may have read in the newspaper, they have new plans for the future and are invited to tell you those plans on the 24th after services.  Again, as the mission/ministry focus for the month, a free-will basket will be placed at the window of the kitchen if you are so moved to donate and will be sent to them at the end of the month. – Pastor

 

February 20, 2019:  President and First Vice-President nominating ballots must be received by this date by the Synod’s auditor, Brown Smith Wallace.  Official ballots must be used, signed by two congregation officers.  Blue return envelopes were provided in your congregation’s nominations packet.

February 20, 2019:  Regional Vice-President, nominating ballots must be received by this date by the Office of the secretary of the Synod.  Official ballots must be used, signed by two congregation officers.  Yellow return envelopes were provided in your congregation’s nominations packet.