12-29-2019 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS:  Pray this week for; Those who are recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or sudden illnesses (Sharon) and for those being treated for long term health issues or mobility issues (Orville, Connie, Bernice, Lavonne, Lorna, Melton, Millie, Ruth, Alice, Marlene, Norby, Wyona, Lucille, Bernita, Eldora, Harvey, Dianne, Marvin, Garnet, Arlene, Bonnie and Susan).

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.

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS: The 2020 season will soon begin.  There will be a practice TODAY, Dec. 29 and next Sunday, Jan. 5 at 3:00 pm at St. Paul/Freeman.  If you have not played dartball and are interested come to practice and check it out.  PLAYERS ARE NEEDED.  (Men, Women, and teenagers are welcome to participate.) 

There is no cost.  For more information, contact Rev. Weeman at (605) 925-4004

LADIES AID and LWML will meet on January 2nd at 2:00 p.m.  for Bible Study and meetings.  On Altar flowers for January is Sharon Pfeiffer and Visiting Helpers are Sharon Pfeiffer and Garnet Stern. 

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

MAIN STREET LIVING is the Christmas project for LADIES AID and LWML.  There will be a basket in the Fellowship Hall for a few Sundays if you are interested in supporting this program. Thank you for any contribution.  Funds will be matched by the Ladies Aid.  

THE MENTOR/MENTEE GROUP will be gathering personal hygiene items for the Food Pantry. There is a large box in the fellowship hall to put these items. The congregation is invited to help us with this project.  There is a list of suggested items on the bulletin board. Thank you!

THE ANNUAL BASIC CHRISTIAN QUESTIONS AND THEIR ANSWERS CLASS will begin Jan. 7th through February 4th on Tuesdays at 7:00 for those who; want to review the basics of the faith, wish to become members, or will be new board members of volunteers.  Please contact Pastor (by email, text, or note) so he knows how many materials to make.

2020 South Dakota Lutherans For Life Essay Contest Students grades 6-12 are invited to write a life-affirming essay based on the 2020 Conference theme: “From Invisible to Indispensable...”  and Conference bible verse: “On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable”. (1 Corinthians 12:22). See details on the LFL poster on the bulletin board.

12-22-2019 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS:  Pray this week for; Those who are recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or sudden illnesses (esp. Sharon) and for those being treated for long term health issues or mobility issues (Orville, Connie, Bernice, Lavonne, Lorna, Melton, Millie, Ruth, Alice, Marlene, Norby, Wyona, Lucille, Bernita, Eldora, Harvey, Dianne, Marvin, Garnet, Arlene, Bonnie and Susan).

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.

POINSETTIAS have been placed in loving memory of our loved ones.  Arlene Stern and family in memory of Arden Stern; Joann Schmidt and family in memory of Donnie and Alex; Gary & Cheryl Walz in memory of Ervin and Laura Jensen, Edmund and Pauline Walz.  John and Aleta Starner in memory of Edith Starner, Gordon, Harriet and Luther Vizecky.  Your poinsettias may be picked up after services on Christmas Day or left through the 29^th if you so choose. 

DISTRICT PRESIDENT REV. SAILER preaches today on Luke 1:39-56  Theme: “The Advent Song of Mary”. Pastor Makelin will be the liturgist

PLEASE COME to the Christmas Eve Children’s Program and Prayer Service Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. and Christmas Day (w/Holy Communion) at 8:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Menno or here at St. Paul Lutheran at 9:30 a.m.

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS:  The 2020 season will soon begin.  There will be a practice next SUNDAY DECEMBER, 29 and JANUARY 5 at 3:00 pm at St. Paul/ Freeman.  If you have not played dartball and are interested come to practice and check it out.  (Men, women and teenagers are welcome to participate.)  There is no cost.  For more information, Contact Rev. Weeman at (605) 925-4004.

LADIES AID and LWML will meet on January 2nd at 2:00 p.m.  for Bible Study and meetings.  On Altar flowers for January is Sharon Pfeiffer and Visiting Helpers are Sharon Pfeiffer and Garnet Stern. 

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

MAIN STREET LIVING is the Christmas project for LADIES AID and LWML.  There will be a

 

basket in the Fellowship Hall for a few Sundays if you are interested in supporting this program.

 

Thank you for any contribution.  Funds will be matched by the Ladies Aid.  

THE MENTOR/MENTEE GROUP will be gathering personal hygiene items for the Food Pantry. There is a large box in the fellowship hall to put these items. The congregation is invited to help us with this project.  There is a list of suggested items on the bulletin board. Thank you!

THE ANNUAL BASIC CHRISTIAN QUESTIONS AND THEIR ANSWERS CLASS will begin Jan. 7th through February 4th on Tuesdays at 7:00 for those who; want to review the basics of the faith, wish to become members, or will be new board members of volunteers.  Please contact Pastor (by email, text, or note) so he knows how many materials to make

2020 South Dakota Lutherans For Life Essay Contest Students grades 6-12 are invited to write a life-affirming essay based on the 2020 Conference theme: “From Invisible to Indispensable...”  and Conference bible verse: “On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable”. (1 Corinthians 12:22). See details on the LFL poster on the bulletin board.

12-15-2019 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS:  Pray this week for; Those who are recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or sudden illnesses (esp. ______) 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, Brandon, Ty, Marvin, Garnet, Arlene and Bonnie).

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.

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.

LAST WEEK to purchase from Youth Group fundraiser. Today at Coffee Hour and Wednesday at Mid-week meal. The cash and carry

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

MAIN STREET LIVING is the Christmas project for LADIES AID and LWML.  There will be a basket in the Fellowship Hall for a few Sundays if you are interested in supporting this program. Thank you for any contribution.  Funds will be matched by the Ladies Aid.  

THE LADIES AID has given a check for $6000.00 to the church treasurer, which is for the income from the Bazaar & other money the Ladies Aid has received. The Bazaar income this year was $5917.75. Thank you . 

MEN'S BIBLE STUDY AND AFTER SCHOOL MIDWEEK will meet yet this Wednesday and resume January 8th.

DISTRICT PRESIDENT REV. SAILER will be the guest preacher next Sunday, December 22nd. Pastor Makelin will be the liturgist

The annual Basic Christian Questions And Their Answers class will begin Jan. 7th through February 4th on Tuesdays at 7:00 for those who; want to review the basics of the faith, wish to become members, or will be new board members of volunteers.  Please contact Pastor (by email, text, or note) so he knows how many materials to make

THE MENTOR/MENTEE GROUP will be gathering personal hygiene items for the Food Pantry. There is a large box in the fellowship hall to put these items. The congregation is invited to help us with this project.  There is a list of suggested items on the bulletin board. Thank you!

Katelyn and Karen will be hosting the Mentor /Mentee meeting on December 22nd at 6:30

12-08-2019 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.

COUNCIL MEETING – there will be a short council meeting after Church on Wednesday, December 11^th.

DURING ADVENT MIDWEEK SERVICES, it is requested that all sit on the right hand side, 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.