01-12-2020 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS:  Pray this week for; Those who are recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or sudden illnesses (Sharon and Reno) 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, Brandon and Susan).

HOLY COMMUNION:  Keep on doing this. When Jesus said, “Do this”, in giving the Lord’s Supper, He used a verb form which means, “Keep on doing this”, or, “Do it again and again!”. As we keep on doing what He has here commanded us to do, we also want to keep on witnessing to the truth of His Word.  For this reason, the churches of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod promise to follow the historical Biblical practice of closed communion. Guests who desire to commune are kindly asked to speak with the Pastor before partaking, or cross their arms across the chest at the rail to receive a blessing.

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 at 3:00 pm at St. Paul/Freeman. The FIRST GAME is this MONDAY, January 13—Freeman at Mitchell.  GAME TIME is 7:30 pm.  If you want to CARPOOL, be at St. Paul/Freeman at 6:15 pm.  If you have not played dartball and are interested come to practice and check it out.  (Men, women, teenagers are welcome to participate.)  PLAYERS ARE NEEDED.  There is no cost and most of the games are on Monday nights.  For more information contact Rev. Weeman at (605) 925-4004).

ANNUAL REPORTS THAT ARE NEEDED YET:   Trustee, Elders, Board of Education, Youth Group, Mentor/Mentee, LWML, Board of Evangelism and Treasure please give to Denise, Aleta or Pastor.  Thank you for the ones that we have received.

We, the THRIVENT COMMITTEE of St Paul's, are reminding you to direct your Thrivent Choice Dollars every year before March 1st.  Without your individual directive, Thrivent chooses which non-profit organization receives your money.  We hope that you will either call or go online to designate our church as the recipient of those funds to benefit our needs here at home. 1-800-847-4836 or thrivent.com   Thank you! 

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.

While we sang more CHRISTMAS HYMNS this Advent, I acknowledge we did not sing your favorites.  Forgive me and please send by email or note the hymn number of your favorite hymn so I may make adjustments next year.  Pastor

A MONTHLY GROWN UP BIBLE BOWL COMPETITION takes place in Mitchell at 6:00 on the 1st Sunday of the month. Whether you want to compete in a match or not, everyone is welcome to attend and watch and see how many answers they know! You need not have a full team since they usually pick teams randomly the night of the competition. Please contact Pastor Makelin for details

ANNUAL VOTERS MEETING NOTICE:  Our Annual Voters Meeting will be held on January 26,2020 in the Fellowship Hall right after the Worship Serive.  Please plan to attend.  Thank you