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 7^th during the coffee hour.

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