09-29-2019 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS Pray this week for; Those who are recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or sudden illnesses (Brandon, Lee, Marvin) and for those who have long term health issues and/or difficulty coming to services on their own (Orville, Connie, Bernice, Lavonne, Lorna, Melton, Millie, Ruth, Alice, Norby, Sharon, Wyona, Lucille, Marlene)

MAIN STREET LIVING  October 6^th 10:30 AM-Worship Service- NA The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.  More information can be found on the web site: www.mainstreetliving.com

MEN!  You are invited to come at 6:00am to the church for the Apologetics study every Wednesday.  If another time works better for you, please let me know and we will see what we can do.- Pastor

THE MENTOR/MENTEE there will be a short planning meeting after church next Sunday, October 6^th.

THE CHOIR will practice on Sundays at 10:30 starting October 6th.  Everyone is welcome!

LADIES AID and LWML will meet on October 3rd at 2:00 p.m. for Bible Study.  On Altar flowers for October are Bob and Karen Pidde. Visiting Helpers are Garnet Stern and Sharon Pfeiffer.

MISSING FROM KITCHEN!  Two black silicone heat resistant mats approx. 15”x 23”. We had 5 mats to put under the roasters at the Bazaar (to protect our new countertops) and we can only locate 3 mats. For storage 1 mat was put into each roaster. If you have any idea where the 2 missing mats are please tell the Bazaar committee. Thank you.

NOTE that the South Dakota District office address for the Lutheran Church has changed and no longer uses the Post Office box. The address is 3501 Gateway Boulevard, Sioux Falls, SD 57106.

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE – is starting to make plans for the November 7^th event, which will run from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Food donations are needed for chicken noodle soup, vegetable soup, chili soup, chicken sandwich meat, tavern, salads, pies, cake, pickles, crackers & coffee. We will need workers for the day and evening shifts. We are planning on a Crafts/Stitchery/Baked items/Misc. booth and the Lunch Counter. Please see or call Penny Smidt (cell – 360-7335, home - 925-4292) Kelli Broders (cell – 661-4511,) or Sharon Pfeiffer(925-7604) if you are willing to donate food or work.

FLOOD HELP:  Orphan Grain Train (an RSO of the LCMS) is providing $100,000 in flood disaster assistance to residents of Lake County.  The money is earmarked for furnace replacement and drywall.  Rev. Welton and Rev. Clint Thorson (Our Savior, Madison) will be identifying members of their congregations who may need such assistance.  If you know Lake County residents who could use this kind of assistance, LCMS people or not, please let Rev. Welton know (cell phone – 307/221-1256).

Congregation or individuals who wish to contribute to Orphan Grain Train for disaster relief in South Dakota, visit their website (www.ogt.org) to make an on-line donation, indicating that the gift is for disaster response in South Dakota.   Or, you may send donations to Orphan Grain Train, P.O. Box 1466, Norfolk, NE 68701.  Such gifts will be above-and-beyond the monies noted above.
SAVE THE DATE FOR MUCKING: The South Dakota Lutheran Emergency Disaster Response will be helping to muck out, remove drywall, and do general cleanup on October 12th in the Madison and surrounding area.  Rubber boots, gloves, work clothes, and masks (against the mold) are required.  They will gather for assignments at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Madison and go from there. 
FLOOD RELIEF BUCKETS. If you would like to organize and make some flood relief buckets "muck kits" to bring with you (or to share with others who have been flooded), see the bulletin board for an idea of what to assemble and let me know!
Pastor Terry Makelin