5-19-2019 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 (Marvin, Brandon, Sharon and Marlene) 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, Norby, Wyona).

FAMILY MEMBERS (of the same confession as the confirmands) who wish to commune together, may sit in family units.  Thank you in advance for those family members of different confessions who abstain from partaking and remain in the pew (praying for the true unity of God's teachings to occur between our earthly divisions).

MAIN STREET LIVING – May 26, 2019  N/A  For more information go to the web site:www.mainstreetliving.com

It is a privilege to have the Freeman Regional Health Services in our community. The hospital auxiliary is having their annual fund drive during the month of May and are asking for donations that will help to purchase needed equipment for the hospital, nursing home, and clinic. Instead of collecting for Issues Etc (mission/ministry of the month) a free will basket will be set in the fellowship hall during coffee hours in May for the auxiliary.  Your participation in this fund drive will be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much

COMMUNION SUNDAY CHANGE for the months of June and July. In the months of June and July, the Communion Sundays will change to the FIRST and SECOND Sundays, from the second and third, due to scheduled pastor absences.  Please tell all your St. Paul brothers and sisters in Christ - and for those same brothers and sisters who have not had this blessed meal in some time - please invite them to come with you to eat and drink this blessed gift for the forgiveness of sins and life eternal, strengthening their faith and love for one another.  We will set a place at the table for them in the presence of our enemies (sin, death, devil). – Pastor

Bethesda* will be giving a presentation May 26th, after services during the Fellowship hour (even though our mission/ministry of the month is IssuesETC).Deaconess Andy Gates serves the Yankton Circuit congregations and works as a Bethesda Lutheran Communities ambassador.  Bethesda Lutheran Communities is an RSO of the LCMS and has served people with disabilities for over 100 years.  Based out of Watertown, Wisconsin, they provide help to any congregation and communities to reach out and bring those with disabilities into the family of Christ with help for teaching the faith and making the church more accessible for them.  Andy will share how we can support this ministry and share the needs of those served

The Mission/Ministry of the Month (Issues.Etc.) is heard weekdays from 3:00-5:00 pm Central at www.issuesetc.org, on AM 850 KFUO in St. Louis, MO and on AM 1380 KNGN in McCook, NE, and weekly on the regional Pilgrim Radio Network covering Wyoming, Nevada, and Northern California, or on-demand at www.issuesetc.org and at iTunes. Issues, Etc. also provides Sacred Music radio station called “Lutheran Public Radio” that can he heard atwww.lutheranpublicradio.org. Donations may one time, monthly, or annually - either from individuals or by the church's advertising budget - via the internet or mailed to: Issues, Etc.  P.O. Box 83,Collinsville, IL 62234

THOSE BEING CONFIRMED today are Zac Sayler, Tristan Schrag, Emily Knodel, Dillon Podzimek and Riley Knittel as well as Reno Huber will be accepted in to the congregation by Profession of Faith.

AFTER SERVICE the confirmands will be served cake and drinks, all guest, visitors and congregation members are invited to join them in this fellowship time.