Saturday, March 30, 2019

03-31-2019 Announcements

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, Lee, Lavonne, Delores, Lorna, Melton, Millie, Ruth, Alice, Marlene, Norby, Sharon, Wyona).

MAIN STREET LIVING – April 7, 2019: - 10:30 AM- The Worship service is presented by Rev. Josiah Fitch of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Aberdeen.  The message. “A Blessed Obsession” is based on Philippians 3:4-14. For more information go to the web site: www.mainstreetliving.com

DUE TO THE WINTER CONDITIONS ON FEBRUARY 24TH, the presentation by the Salem Home will be today, during coffee hour.

TUESDAY CHRISTIANITY REVIEW will be postponed until sometime after Easter

LADIES AID and LWML will meet for Bible Study with Pastor Makelin on April 4, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Julie Huber as Hostess.  Cheri Knittel is  on Altar flowers for April and Visiting Helper is Jeani Dubs. 

MIDWEEK MEALS:  Please join us for a meal before midweek Lent services.  We will serve from 6:00 - 6:45 pm each Wednesday now through April 10. The menu will be posted on the bulletin board and a freewill donation will be taken to help the youth pay for the LCMS Youth Convention.

EASTER is April 21 and the Youth Group will be involved with Early Service at 7 A.M. and hosting a small breakfast between Services that day.  

LENT DAILY DEVOTIONAL BOOKLETS AVAILABLE in the rack by the north stairs for anyone who desires a copy.  Made for youth and their families, and based on the Small Catechism, anyone may benefit from their use.  Pastor

ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN PRESENTATION:  will be on Sunday, April 7th during the coffee hour.

MEETING DATE CHANGES:  Due to conflicts with midweek services and confirmation the Elders will meet on April 8th at 7:00 and the Council will meet on April 9th at 7:00.

THE MELCHER SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE has begun accepting applications for its 2019 awards. Anyone who desires an application can pick one up from the bulletin board at church. Eligible applicants are members of St. Paul Lutheran Church who are either high school seniors or college students. Completed forms may be returned to Joan or Karen on or before April 28, 2019.

LAWN MOWING- The trustees are seeking bids for mowing the lawn at the church and parsonage.  If you would like to put in a bid to mow the lawn this summer please contact Scott Peterson at 605-421-1454.  Thank you.

THIS MONTH'S MISSION/MINISTRY OF THE MONTH IS MAIN STREET LIVING.  Supported by the congregation budget through District ministry donations, Main Street Living also is supported by several groups of St. Paul Lutheran Church.   The program features an area pastor leading an abbreviated worship service with the confession, absolution, scripture lessons, hymns, creed, and sermon. It is specifically designed for the hospital, nursing home, at home individuals and the homebound individual.

NEBRASKA DISASTER RELIEF for the flooding is ongoing.  The Nebraska District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod has established links to offer aid: https://goo.gl/forms/Gz2RlJ3AtfSx4QK82 as well as spreadsheets to view needs, responses, and aid already offered with the hope of effectively coordinate needs in individual communities and churches.  See links: https://bit.ly/2ubvf0A or view offers of aid: https://bit.ly/2Y53Jje. The Nebraska District would like to say thank you to all who have given funds to assist those affected by the flooding in communities across Nebraska.  They also have a donation link on their homepage http://www.ndlcms.org/disaster-response/ or the Synod's online giving portal at https://www.lcms.org/givenow/flood. In addition, the bulletin insert by Orphan Grain Train (our mission/ministry of the month for April) is also provided.

Saturday, March 23, 2019

03-24-2019 Announcements

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, Sharon, Wyona).

MAIN STREET LIVING – March 31, 2019: - 10:30 AM-Rev. Andrew Wolfgram of St. John’s Lutheran in Groton, SD and Zion Lutheran church in Andover. SD Brings the message “Which Son Are You”.  The message is based on Luke 15:1-3 and 11-32.  For more information go to the web site: www.mainstreetliving.com
 
DUE TO THE WINTER CONDITIONS ON FEBRUARY 24TH, the presentation by the Salem Home will be March 31st, during the fellowship hour.

LENT DAILY DEVOTIONAL BOOKLETS AVAILABLE in the rack by the north stairs for anyone who desires a copy.  Made for youth and their families, and based on the Small Catechism, anyone may benefit from their use.  Pastor

THE MELCHER SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE has begun accepting applications for its 2019 awards. Anyone who desires an application can pick one up from the bulletin board at church. Eligible applicants are members of St. Paul Lutheran Church who are either high school seniors or college students. Completed forms may be returned to Joan or Karen on or before April 28, 2019.
 
THIS MONTH'S MISSION/MINISTRY OF THE MONTH IS MAIN STREET LIVING.  Supported by the congregation budget through District ministry donations, Main Street Living also is supported by several groups of St. Paul Lutheran Church.   The program features an area pastor leading an abbreviated worship service with the confession, absolution, scripture lessons, hymns, creed, and sermon. It is specifically designed for the hospital, nursing home, at home individuals and the homebound individual.

LADIES AID and LWML will meet for Bible Study with Pastor Makelin on April 4, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Julie Huber as Hostess.  Cheri Knittel is  on Altar flowers for April and Visiting Helper is Jeani Dubs. 

TUESDAY CHRISTIANITY REVIEW will be postponed until sometime after Easter

MIDWEEK MEALS:  Please join us for a meal before midweek Lent services.  We will serve from 6:00 - 6:45 pm each Wednesday now through April 10. The menu will be posted on the bulletin board and a freewill donation will be taken to help the youth pay for the LCMS Youth Convention.
 
EASTER is April 21 and the Youth Group will be involved with Early Service at 7 A.M. and hosting a small breakfast between Services that day.  

MENTOR/MENTEE meeting today at 6:30.  Hosting team is Betsy & Morgan. Movie & Popcorn provided, bring your own drink.  Also each team please bring one bag of small wrapped candy to stuff plastic Easter eggs.
 
NEBRASKA DISASTER RELIEF for the flooding is ongoing.  The Nebraska District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod has established links to offer aid: https://goo.gl/forms/Gz2RlJ3AtfSx4QK82 as well as spreadsheets to view needs, responses, and aid already offered with the hope of effectively coordinate needs in individual communities and churches.  See links: https://bit.ly/2ubvf0A or view offers of aid: https://bit.ly/2Y53Jje. The Nebraska District would like to say thank you to all who have given funds to assist those affected by the flooding in communities across Nebraska.  They also have a donation link on their homepage http://www.ndlcms.org/disaster-response/ or the Synod's online giving portal at https://www.lcms.org/givenow/flood. In addition, the bulletin insert by Orphan Grain Train (our mission/ministry of the month for April) is also provided.

LAWN MOWING- The trustees are seeking bids for mowing the lawn at the church and parsonage.  If you would like to put in a bid to mow the lawn this summer please contact Scott Peterson at 605-421-1454.  Thank you.

Saturday, March 16, 2019

03-17-2019 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, Sharon, Wyona).

MAIN STREET LIVING – March 24, 2019: - This week” message is presented by Rev. Jordan Andreasen Pastor of Our Savior Lutheran in Aberdeen, and St. John Lutheran in Columbia South Dakota.  “Time for a new Tree” is based on Luke 13:1-9. 

MIDWEEK MEALS:  Please join us for a meal before midweek Lent services.  We will serve from 6:00 - 6:45 pm each Wednesday now through April 10.  The menu will be posted on the bulletin board and a freewill donation will be taken to help the youth pay for the LCMS National Youth Convention.  We still have one opening April 3rd. If you are willing to help that evening please sign up or talk to Kristi Dannenbring.

DUE TO THE WINTER CONDITIONS ON FEBRUARY 24TH, the presentation by the Salem Home will be March 31st, during the fellowship hour.

LENT DAILY DEVOTIONAL BOOKLETS AVAILABLE in the rack by the north stairs for anyone who desires a copy.  Made for youth and their families, and based on the Small Catechism, anyone may benefit from their use.  Pastor

THE MELCHER SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE has begun accepting applications for its 2019 awards. Anyone who desires an application can pick one up from the bulletin board at church. Eligible applicants are members of St. Paul Lutheran Church who are either high school seniors or college students. Completed forms may be returned to Joan or Karen on or before April 28, 2019.

LAWN MOWING- The trustees are seeking bids for mowing the lawn at the church and parsonage.  If you would like to put in a bid to mow the lawn this summer please contact Scott Peterson at 605-421-1454.  Thank you.

THIS MONTH'S MISSION/MINISTRY OF THE MONTH IS MAIN STREET LIVING.  Supported by the congregation budget through District ministry donations, Main Street Living also is supported by several groups of St. Paul Lutheran Church.   The program features an area pastor leading an abbreviated worship service with the confession, absolution, scripture lessons, hymns, creed, and sermon. It is specifically designed for the hospital, nursing home, at home individuals and the homebound individual.

Friday, March 8, 2019

03-10-2019 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, Sharon, Wyona).

MAIN STREET LIVING – March 17, 2019: -Rev. Samuel Bobby of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Aberdeen brings the message “I’ll Be There” based on Luke 13:31-35. 
 
 
MIDWEEK MEALS:  Please join us for a meal before midweek Lent services.  We will serve from 6:00 - 6:45 pm each Wednesday now through April 10.  The menu will be posted on the bulletin board and a freewill donation will be taken to help the youth pay for the LCMS National Youth Convention.  We still have one opening April 3rd. If you are willing to help that evening please sign up or talk to Kristi Dannenbring.
 
DUE TO THE WINTER CONDITIONS ON FEBRUARY 24TH, the presentation by the Salem Home will be March 31st, during the fellowship hour.

LENT DAILY DEVOTIONAL BOOKLETS AVAILABLE in the rack by the north stairs for anyone who desires a copy.  Made for youth and their families, and based on the Small Catechism, anyone may benefit from their use.  Pastor

THIS MONTH'S MISSION/MINISTRY OF THE MONTH IS MAIN STREET LIVING.  Supported by the congregation budget through District ministry donations, Main Street Living also is supported by several groups of St. Paul Lutheran Church.   The program features an area pastor leading an abbreviated worship service with the confession, absolution, scripture lessons, hymns, creed, and sermon. It is specifically designed for the hospital, nursing home, at home individuals and the homebound individual.

Saturday, March 2, 2019

03-03-2019 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, Sharon, Wyona).

MAIN STREET LIVING – March 10, 2019: 10:30 AM -  The message is given by Rev. Gary Jacobson, Pastor at Bethesda Lutheran in Hot Springs.  The message, “God Says, What?” is based on Romans 10:8-13.  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!

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS:  TODAY is the ZONE TOURNAMENT at Zion/Mitchell (620 E. 3rd Ave. & Bur St.)  beginning at 2:00 p.m.  If you want to carpool, meet at St. Paul’s at 1:00 p.m.

LADIES AID and LWML will meet for Bible Study with Pastor Makelin on March 7th at 2:00 pm.  Julie Huber is Hostess for the meeting.  Visiting Helpers for March are Orville and Julie Huber and Aleta Starner is on Altar Flowers.  Coffee Committee for  March 3rd is Corrine Handel, Cindy Hofer and Julie Huber.

DUE TO THE WINTER CONDITIONS ON FEBRUARY 24TH, the presentation by the Salem Home will be March 31st, during the fellowship hour.

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 April 3rd available.

LENT DAILY DAILY DEVOTIONAL BOOKLETS AVAILABLE in the rack by the south stairs for anyone who desires a copy.  Made for youth and their families, and based on the Small Catechism, anyone may benefit from their use.  Pastor

SOUTHEAST SD GERMANS from Russia Organization is organizing a trip to the ARK ENCOUNTER and the CREATION MUSEUM August 26 - 30.  Please see the bulletin board for information and take a flyer if interested

THIS MONTH'S MISSION/MINISTRY OF THE MONTH IS MAIN STREET LIVING.  Supported by the congregation budget through District ministry donations, Main Street Living also is supported by several groups of St. Paul Lutheran Church.   The program features an area pastor leading an abbreviated worship service with the confession, absolution, scripture lessons, hymns, creed, and sermon. It is specifically designed for the hospital, nursing home, at home individuals and the homebound individual.

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...