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.