12-01-2019 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS:  Pray this week for; Those who are recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or sudden illnesses (Brandon, Ty, Marvin, Garnet, Arlene and Bonnie) 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, Marlene, Norby, Sharon, Wyona, Lucille, Bernita, Eldora, Harvey, Dianne).

HOLY COMMUNION Today, St. Paul Lutheran Freeman will be participating in the intimate and blessed Sacrament of the Altar.  We respectfully ask that all guests speak to the pastor before coming to the rail, or cross your arms across your chest to receive a blessing. St. Paul members, please write the family name and number of family communing on the registration sheet so we can get an accurate count of how many to set for the Table of our Lord.

MAIN STREET LIVING:  This is the Life at 10:00 and Worship Service at 10:30. See bulletin board for monthly schedule.

LADIES AID and LWML will meet on Dec. 5th 2:00 p.m.  for Bible Study and meetings.  Everyone should bring Christmas goodies.  On Altar flowers for December is Joan Dreessen and Visiting Helpers for December is the Visiting Committee.  Coffee Hour committee for December 1st is Cindy Hofer, Julie Huber and Phyllis Knittel.

DURING ADVENT MIDWEEK SERVICES, it is requested that all sit on the right hand site, near the front.  The choir will be seated on the left hand side, near the front. – Pastor

THE YOUTH GROUP is serving meals for the midweek services from 6-6:45pm (Dec 4, 11 & 18th). The menu will be posted on bulletin board the week before and a freewill donation will be excepted at the meals.

WANT TO KNOW what is going on in Sunday School or VBS?  Join the Sunday School page on Facebook search for St. Paul Lutheran Sunday School Freeman and ask to join.

THE PASTORS IN THE FREEMAN CIRCUIT AND OTHERS, led by Pastor Peter Kurowski, are putting together a devotion book, Better Than Twenty-Twenty Vision. Peter says of this resource, “The book strives to be winsome, Christ-centered, Word and Sacrament-oriented, touching on hot button issues, and providing "aha" moments of joy.  It is a labor of love and a didactic devotional book that will inspire, inform, and enlighten the saints about the goodness and greatness of God in Christ.  So many people today, especially our young, are facing a world engulfed in nihilism. Better Than Twenty-Twenty Vision offers high hope rooted in resurrection realities.”

BOXED CHRISTMAS CARDS will be sold the next couple Sundays during Coffee Hour on a cash and carry bases.  Limited selection and while supplies lasts only.

HIGHER THINGS REFLECTION ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS devotion booklet is printed and in the rack.

ANNUAL REPORTS are due again, please give to Denise, Aleta or Pastor.

11-24-19 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS:  Pray this week for; Those who are recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or sudden illnesses (Brandon, Ty, Marvin, Garnet and Owen) 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, Marlene, Norby, Sharon, Wyona, Lucille, Bernita, Eldora, Harvey, Dianne).


MAIN STREET LIVING:  This is the Life at 10:00 and Worship Service at 10:30. See bulletin board for monthly schedule.

MENTOR MENTEE Meeting:  tonight at 6:30 at the church. Amber and Riley are hosting.

THANKSGIVING DAY service here at St. Paul Lutheran/Freeman the 28th at 9:30am.  Communion will be served.

CHURCH DECORATING: we will be decorating the Church on Friday the 29th of Nov. at 6:30 pm. All help is welcome and  appreciated.

LADIES AID and LWML will meet on Dec. 5th 2:00 p.m  for Bible Study and meetings.  Everyone should bring Christmas goodies.  On Altar flowers for December is Joan Dreessen and Visiting Helpers for December is the Visiting Committee.  Coffee Hour committee for December 1st is Cindy Hofer, Julie Huber and Phyllis Knittel.

DURING ADVENT MIDWEEK SERVICES, it is requested that all sit on the right hand site, near the front.  The choir will be seated on the left hand side, near the front. – Pastor

THE YOUTH GROUP is serving meals for the midweek services from 6-6:45pm (Dec 4, 11 & 18th). The menu will be posted on bulletin board the week before and a freewill donation will be excepted at the meals.

WE WILL BE SINGING CHRISTMAS HYMNS during Communion in December (since the resurrection gifts of the day of our Lord in the Sacrament of the Altar supersedes the penitential church seasons anyway) and, since the Christmas season is so short that it is difficult to sing all those great Christmas hymns in our hymnal, it has been decided that we will offer Holy Communion every Sunday in December (which is an additional blessing to have available to those who yearn for it). – Pastor

THE CHOIR IS SINGING HYMN 960 for the gradual for Advent and the congregation will be reading the Psalm of the Day instead of the Introit.  The number for the Psalm will be listed in your bulletin next to the service number (e.g. Divine Service 3 (page 184) Psalm XX).  Please turn to the appropriate Psalm at the front of your hymnal and mark it with a ribbon. - Pastor

WANT TO KNOW what is going on in Sunday School or VBS?  Join the Sunday School page on Facebook search for St. Paul Lutheran Sunday School Freeman and ask to join.

BAZAAR INCOME - We want to thank everyone again who contributed in any way toward making our 55th annual bazaar a success. The total income for this year was $5917.75.

THE PASTORS IN THE FREEMAN CIRCUIT AND OTHERS, led by Pastor Peter Kurowski, are putting together a devotion book, Better Than Twenty-Twenty Vision. Peter says of this resource, “The book strives to be winsome, Christ-centered, Word and Sacrament-oriented, touching on hot button issues, and providing "aha" moments of joy.  It is a labor of love and a didactic devotional book that will inspire, inform, and enlighten the saints about the goodness and greatness of God in Christ.  So many people today, especially our young, are facing a world engulfed in nihilism. Better Than Twenty-Twenty Vision offers high hope rooted in resurrection realities.”

HELP US GET AN ACCURATE SETTING OF THE TABLE OF OUR LORD, (not having too much or running short) by signing a registration sheet on the visitor's shelf by the greeters when you come in.  Please put the name of the family and how many in that family will be communing for that day.  (e.g. Makelin/2) Thank you! Pastor

MISSION/MINISTRY OF THE MONTH: Operation Barnabus supports care for military chaplains, members, families, and congregations.  See bulletin board for more information

THANK YOU ALL FOR THE FEEDBACK ON THE CALLING SERVICE.  The service was able to reach or 78% of the households either personally or by leaving a message, saving 3 and 1/2 hours of calling time.  In addition, close to a dozen called or emailed that they did not get a call and numbers were changed accordingly. There are still some households we do not have good numbers for, but we will work on that. Please continue to call the office 605-925-7219 or email stpaulfreeman@gmail to add additional numbers or give correct numbers.

 

 

11-17-2019 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS:  Pray this week for; Those who are recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or sudden illnesses (Brandon, Ty, Marvin, Garnet) 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, Marlene, Norby, Sharon, Wyona, Lucille, Bernita, Eldora, Harvey, Dianne).

HOLY COMMUNION The Lord’s Table is open to all current, confirmed members in good standing of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (and churches that we are in pulpit and altar fellowship).  This assumes we confess the oneness of the same faith, have been taught how to examine ourselves, and are truly repentant for our sins (communing worthily). We ask that all guests at Table at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Freeman, to please announce your intention to commune with us to the pastor or elders before the service. Oneness at Communion per-supposes the oneness in doctrine.  If you belong to a different doctrinal confession however, we invite you to come forward to receive a blessing indicated by folding your arms over your chest as you come to the rail, or remain in the pew and pray for the day when divisions would cease. Thank you for respecting our teachings. - Pastor. 

MAIN STREET LIVING:  This is the Life at 10:00 and Worship Service at 10:30. See bulletin board for monthly schedule

HELP US GET AN ACCURATE SETTING OF THE TABLE OF OUR LORD, (not having too much or running short) by signing a registration sheet on the visitor's shelf by the greeters when you come in.  Please put the name of the family and how many in that family will be communing for that day.  (e.g. Makelin/2) Thank you! Pastor

MISSION/MINISTRY OF THE MONTH: Operation Barnabus supports care for military chaplains, members, families, and congregations.  See bulletin board for more information

NOTICE:  There will be no choir practice today, Nov. 17th

THANK YOU ALL FOR THE FEEDBACK ON THE CALLING SERVICE.  The service was able to reach or 78% of the households either personally or by leaving a message, saving 3 and 1/2 hours of calling time.  In addition, close to a dozen called or emailed that they did not get a call and numbers were changed accordingly. There are still some households we do not have good numbers for, but we will work on that. Please continue to call the office 605-925-7219 or email stpaulfreeman@gmail to add additional numbers or give correct numbers.

11-10-2019 Announcements

MAIN STREET LIVING: This is the Life at 10:00 and Worship Service at 10:30. See bulletin board for monthly schedule

LIMITED EDITION OF A FREEMAN CIRCUIT DEVOTIONAL BOOK "BETTER THAN 2020". Please see bulletin board and let pastor know your guess on how many you may like to purchase ($10) so we can figure out how many to print.

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE extends a hearty THANK YOU to each of you that helped make our Bazaar another successful event, all your donations, hard work, and the support you showed us by attending were greatly appreciated. We should have the total receipts for the day calculated within the next couple of weeks. Thanks again.

TESTING THE NEW CALL NOTIFICATION SERVICE this Sunday November 10th.  This call service is if there is need to cancel services for the weather, calls to include someone in prayer, devotions, etc.  Please let the office know if you DID NOT get a call Sunday (or if you want to use a different number, or be removed from the list) by either leaving a message at 605-925-7219 or stpaulfreeman@gmail.com

HELP US GET AN ACCURATE SETTING OF THE TABLE OF OUR LORD, (not having too much or running short) by signing a registration sheet on the visitor's shelf by the greeters when you come in.  Please put the name of the family and how many in that family will be communing for that day.  (e.g. Makelin/2) Thank you! Pastor

MISSION/MINISTRY OF THE MONTH: This Veterans Day (tomorrow), help our Lutheran servicemen and women stay spiritually strong by enrolling them in the Ministry-by-Mail program (see insert).

11-10-2019 Announcements

MAIN STREET LIVING: This is the Life at 10:00 and Worship Service at 10:30. See bulletin board for monthly schedule

LIMITED EDITION OF A FREEMAN CIRCUIT DEVOTIONAL BOOK "BETTER THAN 2020". Please see bulletin board and let pastor know your guess on how many you may like to purchase ($10) so we can figure out how many to print.

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE extends a hearty THANK YOU to each of you that helped make our Bazaar another successful event, all your donations, hard work, and the support you showed us by attending were greatly appreciated. We should have the total receipts for the day calculated within the next couple of weeks. Thanks again.

TESTING THE NEW CALL NOTIFICATION SERVICE this Sunday November 10th.  This call service is if there is need to cancel services for the weather, calls to include someone in prayer, devotions, etc.  Please let the office know if you DID NOT get a call Sunday (or if you want to use a different number, or be removed from the list) by either leaving a message at 605-925-7219 or stpaulfreeman@gmail.com

HELP US GET AN ACCURATE SETTING OF THE TABLE OF OUR LORD, (not having too much or running short) by signing a registration sheet on the visitor's shelf by the greeters when you come in.  Please put the name of the family and how many in that family will be communing for that day.  (e.g. Makelin/2) Thank you! Pastor

MISSION/MINISTRY OF THE MONTH: This Veterans Day (tomorrow), help our Lutheran servicemen and women stay spiritually strong by enrolling them in the Ministry-by-Mail program (see insert).

11-03-2019 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS:  Pray this week for; Those who are recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or sudden illnesses (Brandon, Ty, 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, Marlene, Norby, Sharon, Wyona, Lucille).

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 the repentant sinner that our sins are forgiven and He strengthens our faith.  To our guests who desire to receive Holy Communion at our family meal, we ask that you please refrain from receiving the Sacrament until you have spoken to the Pastor, but are always 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 dear at St. Paul Lutheran and our sister pulpit/altar fellowship congregations. If you have any questions regarding communion, please pick up a booklet titled: A Simple Explanation of Holy Communion by the guestbook, or call the pastor to arrange a time to meet.

MAIN STREET LIVING: This is the Life at 10:00 and Worship Service at 10:30. See bulletin board for monthly schedule

LIMITED EDITION OF A FREEMAN CIRCUIT DEVOTIONAL BOOK "BETTER THAN 2020". Please see bulletin board and let pastor know your guess on how many you may like to purchase ($10) so we can figure out how many to print.

OUR ANNUAL BAZAAR will be held Thursday, Nov. 7th from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. We will have a Stitchery/Craft/ Country Store Booth and the Lunch Counter. We have posted the food list and work schedule on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall and the refrigerator in the kitchen if you want to check what you have volunteered to prepare. If you have any questions regarding the work schedule please contact one of the committee members. We plan to have the kitchen door unlocked by 7:15 a.m.  Also please put a checkmark by your name on the food list when you bring your donations. If you have prepared your food earlier and then froze it, please make sure it is unthawed when you bring it. A sincere Thank You to everyone that has volunteered to bring food and also all the workers. See you Thursday Nov. 7th for a day of good food and fellowship.

BAZAAR SETUP in the fellowship hall & kitchen will be on Sunday, Nov. 3rd starting around 1:00 p.m. please come & help if you are able.  Thanks.

HELP US GET AN ACCURATE SETTING OF THE TABLE OF OUR LORD, (not having too much or running short) by signing a registration sheet on the visitor's shelf by the greeters when you come in.  Please put the name of the family and how many in that family will be communing for that day.  (e.g. Makelin/2) Thank you! Pastor

MISSION/MINISTRY OF THE MONTH: OPERATION BARNABUS supports care for military chaplains, members, families, and congregations.  See bulletin board for more information.

SUPPORT THE BAZAAR on Nov. 7th starting at 10:30.  Bob and Karen Pidde are on Altar flowers for November and Visiting Helper is Corrine Handel.