03-01-2020 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*, Darlene, Harvey, Marvin, Susan, Arlene, Myron, Dianne, Brandon*.  Condolences to the family and friends of Reno* who now rests from his labors).  *=non member

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

 

LENTEN MIDWEEK SERVICES THIS YEAR WILL COVER BAPTISM with the following topics: The Church is created by Holy Baptism, What is said about the Lord's Name being place on you, How important was Baptism to the Apostles/Early Church, What is rejected when infant Baptism is rejected, and Baptism equals Jesus' Word and promise delivered.

 

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! 

 

AS WE TWEAK THE NEW SOUND SYSTEM to help with hearing Christ's Holy Word, please remember we have available Large Print Services to help with seeing His Word, Worship/Devotion Notes to help with meditating on His Word, and smaller Printed Services to help with following along with the liturgy of His Word (without the hymnal). Please let the office know if we run short and need to print more each time

TWO CONGREGATION OFFICES NEED TO BE FILLED, Congregation Secretary and a man for Elder. Please contact Chairman, Keith Knodel in person for a list of duties, or send an email to the church (stpaulfreeman@gmail.com) with contact information and he will get in touch with you.
 

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS to help with flowers on the Altar, if you are willing to furnish flowers, put them on the Altar and then remove them after the service please sign the sheet on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall.

 
WE ALSO NEED A FEW VOLUNTEERS to go and visit with our members that are at the Salem Home for the Aged, the Nursing Home and also some that are still in their own homes but unable to be out and about anymore. If you are willing to be a Visiting Helper, please sign the sheet on the bulletin board. Thank you.

 

LENTEN MEALS will be served before midweek services from 6:00 - 6:45p.m starting on March 4th, and continue on March 11th, 18th, 25th and April 1. Freewill donation will go to the Youth Group and a menu will be posted on the bulletin board.

WEEKDAY LENT SERIES IS ON BAPTISM every Wednesday at 7:00pm. Please come and bring a friend

 
LADIES AID and LWML will meet on March 5th at 2:00 p.m. for Bible Study and meetings. Visiting Helpers and Altar flowers is OPEN for March. 

 
ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS:  The  ZONE TOURNAMENT is this Sunday, March 1 at PARKSTON with a new start time—1PM.  (If you want to carpool, be at St. Paul/Freeman by 12:30PM.
--The STATE TOURNAMENT is Saturday, MARCH 14 at FAITH LUTHERAN -601 N. CLIFF AVE./SIOUX FALLS- starting at 10:30 AM.  (If you want to carpool, be at St. Paul/Freeman by 9:15 AM)  Rev. Weeman 925-4004

 

GROWN-UP BIBLE BOWL will be meeting again at Overtime in Mitchell on March 8 at 6:00. The topic for our next competition will be the book of Judges. Everyone is welcome to attend either to watch or compete (teams are picked by random draw from all who wish to compete that evening) . . . and Overtime has great burgers! So please join us if you can and bring a friend. For more information please call or text Pastor Christopher at (605) 630-8156 or email at lutheranpreacher@gmail.com. Looking forward to April, we will be meeting on April 5 and be looking at the book of Romans.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

02-23-2020 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*, Darlene, Harvey, Marvin, Susan, Arlene, Myron, Dianne, Reno* Brandon*.).  *=non member

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

FEBRUARY MISSION/MINISTRY  - Free will donations will be for the Salem Mennonite Home (a local mission) and please support the February (Valentine’s) Dinner for the Youth Group

LENTEN MIDWEEK SERVICES THIS YEAR WILL COVER BAPTISM with the following topics: The Church is created by Holy Baptism, What is said about the Lord's Name being place on you, How important was Baptism to the Apostles/Early Church, What is rejected when infant Baptism is rejected, and Baptism equals Jesus' Word and promise delivered.

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! 

AS WE TWEAK THE NEW SOUND SYSTEM to help with hearing Christ's Holy Word, please remember we have available Large Print Services to help with seeing His Word, Worship/Devotion Notes to help with meditating on His Word, and smaller Printed Services to help with following along with the liturgy of His Word (without the hymnal). Please let the office know if we run short and need to print more each time

TWO CONGREGATION OFFICES NEED TO BE FILLED, Congregation Secretary and a man for Elder. Please contact Chairman, Keith Knodel in person for a list of duties, or send an email to the church (stpaulfreeman@gmail.com) with contact information and he will get in touch with you.

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS to help with flowers on the Altar, if you are willing to furnish flowers, put them on the Altar and then remove them after the service please sign the sheet on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall.

WE ALSO NEED A FEW VOLUNTEERS to go and visit with our members that are at the Salem Home for the Aged, the Nursing Home and also some that are still in their own homes but unable to be out and about anymore. If you are willing to be a Visiting Helper, please sign the sheet on the bulletin board. Thank you.

LENTEN MEALS will be served before midweek services from 6:00 - 6:45p.m starting on March 4th, and continue on March 11th, 18th, 25th and April 1. Freewill donation will go to the Youth Group and a menu will be posted on the bulletin board.

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES are at 7:00pm for imposition of ashes and Sacrament of the Altar.

WEEKDAY LENT SERIES IS ON BAPTISM every Wednesday at 7:00pm. Please come and bring a friend

LADIES AID and LWML will meet on March 5th at 2:00 p.m. for Bible Study and meetings. Visiting Helpers and Altar flowers is OPEN for March. 

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS:  This week’s game is Monday, Feb. 24—Dimock at Freeman.  Game time is 7:30 pm.  (Please remember to bring your lunch item.)  ALSO PLEASE NOTE:  The ZONE TOURNAMENT is SUNDAY, MARCH 1 at Parkston with a new start time—1 pm.  (If you want to carpool, be at St. Paul/Freeman by 12:30 pm.)  Rev. Weeman  925-4004.

GROWN-UP BIBLE BOWL will be meeting again at Overtime in Mitchell on March 8 at 6:00. The topic for our next competition will be the book of Judges. Everyone is welcome to attend either to watch or compete (teams are picked by random draw from all who wish to compete that evening) . . . and Overtime has great burgers! So please join us if you can and bring a friend. For more information please call or text Pastor Christopher at (605) 630-8156 or email at lutheranpreacher@gmail.com. Looking forward to April, we will be meeting on April 5 and be looking at the book of Romans.

02-16-2020 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*, Darlene, Harvey, Marvin, Susan, Arlene, Myron, Dianne, Reno* Brandon* and Delmer*.).  *=non member

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: No game this Monday.  Next game is Monday, Feb. 24—Dimock at Freeman.  Game time is 7:30 pm. Please remember to bring your lunch item.  Thanks. Rev. W. 925-4004.

STEAK SUPPER STILL AVAILABLE : The Youth Group will be hosting their annual grilled steak fundraiser TONIGHT. We have 8 spots open for the 5:30 time slot. If interested, please sign up right after church.

FEBRUARY MISSION/MINISTRY  - Free will donations will be for the Salem Mennonite Home (a local mission) and please support the February (Valentine’s) Dinner for the Youth Group

 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! 

WORSHIP/DEVOTION NOTES are available on the desk with the communion signup.  You can use these for any sermon or devotion you may have heard, not just here. To take notes; The name is only needed if you are going to share this with the pastor so he can get feedback if he has questions. The vocation area is to help you think about your station in life. and more than one can be checked. Pastor Makelin

TWO CONGREGATION OFFICES NEED TO BE FILLED, Congregation Secretary and a man for Elder. Please contact Chairman, Keith Knodel in person for a list of duties, or send an email to the church (stpaulfreeman@gmail.com) with contact information and he will get in touch with you.

 WE NEED VOLUNTEERS to help with flowers on the Altar, if you are willing to furnish flowers, put them on the Altar and then remove them after the service please sign the sheet on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall.

WE ALSO NEED A FEW VOLUNTEERS to go and visit with our members that are at the Salem Home for the Aged, the Nursing Home and also some that are still in their own homes but unable to be out and about anymore. If you are willing to be a Visiting Helper, please sign the sheet on the bulletin board. Thank you.

 

02-09-2020 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS:  Pray this week for; Those who are recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or sudden illnesses (Reno*, Myron and Dianne) 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*, Darlene, Harvey, Marvin, Susan, Sharon, Arlene, Brandon*.).  *=non member

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: This week’s game is Monday. Feb. 10—PARKSTON at FREEMAN.  Game time is 7:30 pm.  Please remember to bring your assigned lunch items.  Thanks, Rev. Weeman 925-4004.

FEBRUARY FUNDRAISER - Steak Supper: The Youth Group will again be offering a steak supper on the evening of February 16th. More information and sign-up sheets will be posted in the fellowship hall. If interested please sign up by Feb 9th.

FEBRUARY MISSION/MINISTRY  - Free will donations will be for the Salem Mennonite Home (a local mission) and please support the February (Valentine’s) Dinner for the Youth Group

SOUTH EAST SD LUTHERANS FOR LIFE is $2600 short in their budget, largely in part because inclement weather prevented the bike for life event last year.  Please consider donating to them at PO Box 265Menno, SD 57045.

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! 

WORSHIP/DEVOTION NOTES are available on the desk with the communion signup.  Some have asked for sermon outlines that they can write notes on to enhance the gifts they receive in worship.  Since I don’t preach from an outline, these were developed to help everyone to build on Christ’s foundation (1 Cor 3:2a, 10-11).  I would appreciate anyone who shares these with me too, as it helps me be a better servant of the Word to you.  – Pastor Makelin

TWO CONGREGATION OFFICES NEED TO BE FILLED, Congregation Secretary and a man for Elder. Please contact the Chairman, Keith Knodel in person for a list of duties, or send an email to the church (stpaulfreeman@gmail.com) with contact information and he will get in touch with you.

02-02-2020 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS:  Pray this week for; Those who are recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or sudden illnesses (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, Darlene, Harvey, Marvin, Susan, Sharon, Arlene, Brandon* and the family of June Heckenlaible who entered eternal rest.  Funeral will be June 7^th at 2:00 p.m.).  *=non member

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.

WHY COMMUNION TODAY  - The Sacrament of the Altar is being offered on Feast and Festival days (White and Red colors on the Altar) if the dates they are celebrated land on a Sunday, (regardless of whether they are on the 2^nd and 3^rd Sundays).

OFFICER INSTALLATION - Being Installed today are : Chairman Keith Knodel, Trustee Jesse Thomas, Board of Education laura Knodel, Board of Evangelism Bonnie Broders and Usher Bob Pidde.  Thanks to all out going officers as well.

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS:  This week’s game is Monday, February 3—Freeman at Alex.  Game time is 7:30 pm.  If you want to carpool, be at St. Paul/Freeman by 6:30 pm.  Thanks, Rev. Weeman 925—4004.

OFFICER ORIENTATION will be this Wednesday, at 7:00 where outgoing officers communicate/train with incoming officers and the new council members introduce each other.

LADIES AID and LWML will meet on Feb. 6th at 2:00 p.m. for Bible study and meetings.  Sharon Pfeiffer is on for Altar flowers for February.  No Visiting Helpers for February.

FEBRUARY FUNDRAISER - Steak Supper: The Youth Group will again be offering a steak supper on the evening of February 16th. More information and sign-up sheets will be posted in the fellowship hall. If interested please sign up by Feb 9th.

FEBRUARY MISSION/MINISTRY  - Free will donations will be for the Salem Mennonite Home (a local mission) and please support the February (Valentine’s) Dinner for the Youth Group

SOUTH EAST SD LUTHERANS FOR LIFE is $2600 short in their budget, largely in part because inclement weather prevented the bike for life event last year.  Please consider donating to them at PO Box 265Menno, SD 57045.

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! 

WORSHIP/DEVOTION NOTES are available on the desk with the communion signup.  Some have asked for sermon outlines that they can write notes on to enhance the gifts they receive in worship.  Since I don’t preach from an outline, these were developed to help everyone to build on Christ’s foundation (1 Cor 3:2a, 10-11).  I would appreciate anyone who shares these with me too, as it helps me be a better servant of the Word to you.  – Pastor Makelin