04-07-2019 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, Lorna, Melton, Millie, Ruth, Alice, Marlene, Norby, Sharon, Wyona).

MAIN STREET LIVING – April 14, 2019: - Rev. James Wilshusen of Emanuel Lutheran in Sisseton and Zion Lutheran in Waubay, SD, delivers the message “Every Knee Bow, Every Tongue Confess. For more information go to the web site: www.mainstreetliving.com

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.

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.

HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR blessings May 5th during the 9:00am services

Rev. Jim Carreto from ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN (the Mission/Ministry of the month) will preach today (April 7) and give a presentation during fellowship hour.

ELDER'S MEETING is Monday, April 8th at 7:00pm

COUNCIL MEETING is this Tuesday, April 9th at 7:00pm

HOLY WEEK:

No Catechism on April 17th
Holy Thursday services (with Communion) is April 18th at 7:00pm
Good Friday services April 19 at 7:00pm

EASTER:

Easter morning Vigil services (with youth group) April 21 at 7:00am (small breakfast following)
Easter Day services w/communion (St. Paul Freeman) April 21 at 9:00am
Easter Day services w/communion (Immanuel Menno) April 21 at 10:30am
Easter Day services w/communion (St. Paul Scotland) April 21 at 4:30pm

VOTER'S MEETING is April 28th after services

We have updated the FUNERAL SERVING GROUPS; there are copies for you to pick up on the window sill in the kitchen and also in the circular file in the narthex. You will notice that we have changed to just 2 serving groups. Thanks. 

If you would like to purchase an EASTER LILY in memory of a loved one, you may contact Dawn Walz at 605-660-0264.  Deadline is April 17.

The memorials will be printed in the bulletin and placed for Easter services on April 21.  Easter Lilies may be picked up on or after April 21

THIS MONTH’S MISSION/MINISTRY OF THE MONTH IS ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN Sharing resources and bringing Christ’s name and character to needy people both far and near.  Orphan Grain Train is a Christian volunteer network that ships donated food, clothing, medical and other needed items to people in 68 different countries including the USA.