09-16-2012 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Myron Schaffer in the Sioux Falls VA Hospital, Kermit Schrag in the Freeman hospital, our shut-in and inactive members, and all of your friends and relatives who do not yet know Christ.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY GROUP will meet this week at 6:00 a.m. in our Fellowship Hall.

POSITIONS OPEN – We are still looking for 1) someone to take over the candle and vestment maintenance duties, 2) one or more adults to lead our Senior High Youth Group, 3) someone to help with the telephone prayer chain [if you are interested in any of these, please contact the Pastor], and 4) additional Sunday School teachers.  Please contact Amber Sayler, Cheri Knittel or Kari Neuharth if you can help with Sunday School.  Thank you for prayerfully considering your stewardship of time and talents by helping us with these important church functions.

BAPTISM OF HANNAH RIGO – We joyfully welcome Hannah Delaney Rigo into our Christian family today through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism!  We thank God for giving Hannah new birth, true faith, salvation and eternal life, and we pray that God’s holy angels will watch over her throughout her life.  Hannah is the daughter of Matthew and Sheila Rigo.  Please greet them in the receiving line following our worship service.

A SIGN UP SHEET is on the bulletin board if you would like to bring snacks for the midweek school and confirmation class on Wednesdays.  Please sign your name on the week you would like to bring a snack.  Thank you.

CHOIR is looking for people to join.  Come today at 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and sing praises to the Lord!

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE has started making plans for the Nov. 1^st event, which will run from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 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 also need workers for the day and evening shifts.  We will again have the Country Store, Stitchery/Craft Booth and the Lunch Counter.  Please see or call Garnet Stern (925-7298), Corrine Handel (925-7433), Mildred Siekmann (925-7050), or Sharon Pfeiffer (925-7604) if you are willing to donate food or work.

SUNDAY SCHOOL starts today after church.  Please have your children join in the learning of God’s Word!

CHRISTIAN LIFE FALL WORKSHOP will be held in Sioux Falls next Saturday.  Rev. Sturzenbecher will present the “Blessings of Holy Communion.”  Please call Wyona Hofer if you have any questions.

THE LORD’S SUPPER at St. Paul Lutheran Church is administered in accordance with the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions.  It is celebrated in the confidence that we receive – in, with and under the consecrated bread and wine – our Savior’s true Body and Blood for the forgiveness of our sins.  All who commune at this altar are making this public confession of the faith that we believe and teach as is written in the Holy Scriptures.  If you are not a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and yet desire to receive the Sacrament, please speak with the Pastor before the worship service.

MAIN STREET LIVING – Sept. 23 – Kid’s Crossing finds Simon dealing with how to get to heaven through faith in Jesus.  The speaker will be Rev. Tom Christopher from St. Martins in Alexandria, Trinity in Spencer and St. John in Emery.  The MSL Choir will provide the hymns.  Main Street Living may be seen each Sunday morning at 10:00 on KDLT-NBC Sioux Falls and at 9:00 on KEVN-FOX Rapid City.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR – Sept. 23 – “With God, There is Great Grace” will be Rev. Gregory Seltz’ sermon theme.  The Lutheran Hour is broadcast on Sunday mornings at 8:30 on 105.9 FM and at 9:30 on 570 AM.

09/09/2012 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please offer a prayer to God in thanksgiving that Brogen Broders (2-year-old son of Tom and Kelli Broders) has returned home from the hospital safely and is doing well in his recovery after having had 3 heart surgeries.  Please also remember Sharon Buechler as she continues to recover from her flare-up of shingles as well as our shut-in and inactive members, and at least two people in your life who do not yet know Christ.

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE has started making plans for the November 1^st event which will run from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Food donations are needed for chicken noodle soup, vegetable soup, chili soup, chicken sandwich meat, taverns, salads, pies, cakes, pickles, crackers and coffee.  We will also need workers for the day and evening shifts.  We will again have the Country Store, Stitchery/Craft Booth and the Lunch Counter.  Please see or call Garnet Stern (925-7298), Corrine Handel (925-7433), Mildred Siekmann (925-7050) or Sharon Pfeiffer (925-7604) if you are willing to donate food or work.

A BIBLE will be presented today to our 3^rd grade student:  Sarah Harris.  May she learn and cherish the Word of God and keep it in her heart forever.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY GROUP will meet this week at the Third Street Grill at 6:00 a.m.

INSTALLATION OF TEACHERS – Our Sunday School and Midweek School teachers being installed today are Kristi Dannenbring and Joni Knittel (Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten), Amber Sayler and Stefanie Ruml (1^st and 2^nd grades), Penny Smidt (3^rd thru 5^th grades), Bob Pidde, Cheri Knittel and Leann Schulz-Thomas (6^th thru 8^th grades) and Rev. Richard Weeman (Midweek School).  We thank God for providing these teachers who are willing to spend time with our youth to teach them the truths of the Gospel.

CHOIR will be starting on Sept. 16^th from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

CONFIRMATION CLASSES will begin on Wed., Sept. 12^th at 4:00.

CONFIRMATION YOUTH & PARENT MEETING – There will be a meeting for our confirmands and their parents in the Fellowship Hall today after the Rally Day luncheon.

MIDWEEK SCHOOL YOUTH & PARENT MEETING – There will be a beginning-of-school-year meeting for our midweek school youth and their parents in the sanctuary today after the Rally Day luncheon.  Please plan to attend if at all possible!

MIDWEEK SCHOOL for our 5^th and 6^th graders will begin on Wed.,

Sept. 12^th at 4:00.  Students:  Please bring your booklets from last year.  Parents:  If you have any questions throughout the school year, please contact Rev. Weeman at (605) 925-4004.

RALLY DAY PICNIC – The congregation is invited to a potluck today after church to celebrate the opening of Sunday School.  Hot dogs, brats and drinks will be provided.  Please bring a salad, side dish or dessert.  Please join us!  Sunday School classes begin next Sunday.

TRISHA LANGLE and the other SDSU pre-med students arrived safely back home from Mombasa, Kenya.  Thank you, Lord!  They truly had an eye-opening experience on how the hospitals and orphanages are operated on a day-to-day basis.  Thank you for your prayers for their safety while they were gone.  Trisha asks that you continue to pray for the people of Mombasa.

LWML – The LWML ladies will meet on Sept. 13^th at 7:00 p.m.  Alice has topic and Julie has lunch.

SIGN UP SHEET on the bulletin board if you would like to bring snacks for the midweek school and confirmation class on Wednesdays.

LIBRARY – Two new books about our German ancestors have been donated by Glenn Gering:  “The Black Sea Germans in the Dakotas” by George Roth and “In Search of Home” by Magdalena Brost Hins.  Please check them out and enjoy them!

CHRISTIAN LIFE FALL WORKSHOP will be held in Sioux Falls on Saturday, Sept. 22^nd.  Rev. Randy Sturzenbecher will present the “Blessings of Holy Communion.”  More information on bulletin board.

MAIN STREET LIVING – Sept. 16 – Kid’s Crossing looks at standing firm in the faith as Danny learns about Jesus from his grandmother.  The speaker will be Rev. Steven Weispfenig of St. John Lutheran Church in Yankton.  The Main Street Living Choir will provide the hymns.  MSL may be seen each Sunday morning at 10:00 on KDLT-NBC Sioux Falls and at 9:00 on KEVN-FOX Rapid City.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR – Sept. 16 – “Relationships” will be the theme of Rev. Gregory Seltz’ sermon.  The Lutheran Hour is broadcast on Sunday mornings at 8:30 on 105.9 FM and at 9:30 on 570 AM.

08-26-2012 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember all who are sick or hospitalized our shut-in and inactive members, and at least two people in your life who do not yet know Christ.

LADIES AID will meet on Sept. 6th at 7:00 pm with Garnet Stern as hostess.  The Bible Study will be Lesson 7 “Let Us Pray” followed by the Business Meeting.  All Ladies are invited to attend.  Corrine Handel is on Altar Guild for September, Darlene Schrag is Visiting Helper and Coffee Hour committee for Sept. 2nd is Corrine Handel, Cindy Hofer and Phyllis Knittel.

ALTAR GUILD – We are looking for someone to take over the candle and vestment maintenance duties.  If you are interested, please contact the Pastor.

15^th ANNUAL BIKE FOR LIFE will be on Saturday, September 8.  As in the past several years, St. Paul will host the luncheon rest stop for riders and support staff.  A signup sheet for volunteers needed to help set up on Friday evening, cook, serve and clean up on Saturday, and a list for items needed will be posted on the bulletin board.  Everyone is welcome to stop by and visit with our guests on Saturday.  Richard & Bobbie Salis will try to answer any questions you may have about the event.  Land line with answering machine is 605-925-7529.  As always, your support for our Lords Life Ministry is greatly appreciated.

MISSING LARGE-PRINT HYMNAL – For those who use the large-print hymnals, please return them to the usher stand or give them to an usher at the end of the worship service.  Whoever used the hymnals last week – and presumably accidentally took it home(!) – would you please return it to the church.  Thanks!

RALLY DAY PICNIC – The congregation is invited to a potluck to celebrate the opening of Sunday School on Sept. 9^th after church.  Hot dogs, brats and drinks will be provided.  Please bring a salad, side dish or dessert.  Sunday School classes begin on Sept. 16^th.  Please join us!

YOUTH GROUP LEADER – We are looking for one or more adults to lead our Senior High Youth Group beginning this Fall.  If you are interested, please contact the Pastor.

Installation of Teachers – Our Sunday School and Midweek School teachers will be installed during our Sept. 9^th worship service so (hint!) all teachers should be in church that day!

WE ARE LOOKING for SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS.  Please let Amber, Cheri or Kari know if you are interested.  Please prayerfully consider volunteering for these important positions!

MAIN STREET LIVING – September 2, 2012 - Kid’s Crossing depicts Jesus as the Life Line in Life, trust in Jesus.  The featured speaker is Rev. David Edge of Zion Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. The sermon theme is “The Full Armor of God.” The Main Street Living may be seen each Sunday morning at 10:00 am on KDLT-NBC Sioux Falls or at 9:00 am on KEVN-FOX Rapid City.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR – September 2 "A Labor of Love” Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Gregory Seltz (Ephesians 6:10-13) The Lutheran Hour is broadcast on Sunday mornings at 8:30 on 105.9 FM and at 9:30 on 570 AM.

SAMARITANS PURSE “Shoe Box program” – For those who noticed the gray tub in the Fellowship Hall and are curious about its purpose, the following will shed some light on the subject.  The Board of Ed is very proud of the response we received from the local children to help provide items for underprivileged children around the world.  Samaritans Purse is a Christian organization that helps people in need.  They are helping dig wells and provide mosquito nets in Africa, helping Veterans injured while protecting our country as well as delivering packages to children who are in need.  The Board of Ed thought the children would like to be involved by providing items for needy children, such as hygiene items, school supplies, personal items (such as socks, t-shirts and underwear) or even toys and hard candy.  These are things that some children are rarely able to enjoy … essentially anything that will fit in a shoe box.  If any of the congregation would also enjoy donating, there is additional information on the bulletin board.  We plan on collecting items through August.  Thank you for your generosity.  (s) The Board of Ed

08-19-2012 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Kermit Schrag who was hospitalized for a couple of days this last week for pneumonia and other breathing problems, and 2-year-old Brogen Broders who had heart surgery 2 days ago.  As always, please also pray for all who are sick, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least two people in your life who do not yet know Christ.

ADDRESS UPDATES – Several people have inquired about Kahlen Salis’ and Brogen Broders’ hospital addresses so that they can send Get Well cards.  Kahlen’s address is:  Univ. of Minnesota Amplatz Children’s Hospital, Room C-4138, 2450 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454.  Brogen’s address is:  C. S. Motts Children’s Hospital, 1500 East Medical Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109.  His heart surgery last Friday went very well.  Our prayers and cards will be very much appreciated by them both.

YOUTH GROUP LEADER – We are looking for one or more adults to lead our Senior High Youth Group beginning this Fall.  If you are interested, please contact the Pastor.

ALTAR GUILD – We are looking for someone to take over the candle and vestment maintenance duties.  If you are interested, please contact the Pastor.

PASTOR WILL BE ON VACATION Monday thru Friday of this week.  Rev. Bob Moeller will be on call for pastoral emergencies.  You may reach him at (605) 321-1641 [cell phone].  You may also contact any of our elders for assistance.

RALLY DAY PICNIC – The congregation is invited to a potluck to celebrate the opening of Sunday School on Sept. 9^th after church.  Hot dogs, brats and drinks will be provided.  Please bring a salad, side dish or dessert.  Sunday School classes begin on Sept. 16^th.  Please join us!

WE ARE LOOKING for SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS.  Please let Amber, Cheri or Kari know if you are interested.  Please prayerfully consider volunteering for these important positions!

MAIN STREET LIVING – August 26 – Kid’s Crossing will use drama to tell of the feeding of the 5,000.  The speaker will be Rev. Greg Lehr from Zion Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls.  His sermon theme will be “A Profound Mystery.”  Main Street Living may be seen each Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. on KDLT-NBC Sioux Falls or at 9:00 a.m. on KEVN-FOX Rapid City.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR – August 26 – “Will Jesus Find Faith?”  Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus’ sermon will explain how God’s laws point sinners to their Savior.  Men’s laws sometimes keep people away.  The Lutheran Hour is broadcast on Sunday mornings at 8:30 on 105.9 FM and at 9:30 on 570 AM.

SAMARITANS PURSE “Shoe Box program” – For those who noticed the gray tub in the Fellowship Hall and are curious about its purpose, the following will shed some light on the subject.  The Board of Ed is very proud of the response we received from the local children to help provide items for underprivileged children around the world.  Samaritans Purse is a Christian organization that helps people in need.  They are helping dig wells and provide mosquito nets in Africa, helping Veterans injured while protecting our country as well as delivering packages to children who are in need.  The Board of Ed thought the children would like to be involved by providing items for needy children, such as hygiene items, school supplies, personal items (such as socks, t-shirts and underwear) or even toys and hard candy.  These are things that some children are rarely able to enjoy … essentially anything that will fit in a shoe box.  If any of the congregation would also enjoy donating, there is additional information on the bulletin board.  We plan on collecting items through August.  Thank you for your generosity.  (s) The Board of Ed

08-12-2012 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Doris Albrecht who has been readmitted to Sanborn and all others who are sick or have other medical problems, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least two people in your life who do not yet know Christ.

YOUTH GROUP LEADER – We are looking for one or more adults to lead our Senior High Youth Group beginning this Fall.  If you are interested, please contact the Pastor.

ALTAR GUILD – We are looking for one or more people to take over the candle and vestment maintenance duties.  If you are interested, please contact the Pastor.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY – From now thru the end of August there will be no Adult Bible Study class on Sunday mornings.  Sept. 2^nd will be the next class.

WE ARE LOOKING for SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS.  Please let Amber, Cheri or Kari know if you are interested.  Please prayerfully consider volunteering for these important positions!

MAIN STREET LIVING – August 19 – Kid’s Crossing looks at standing firm in the faith as Danny learns about Jesus from his Grandmother.  The speaker will be Rev. Michael Bagnall from Zion Lutheran Church in Wessington Springs, Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Woonsocket and Concordia Lutheran Church in Wessington.  His sermon theme will be “The Humility of Faith.”  The Main Street Living Choir will provide the hymns.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR – August 19 – “Hard to Believe But True!” will be the theme for Rev. Gregory Seltz’ sermon.  The Lutheran Hour is broadcast on Sunday mornings at 8:30 on 105.9 FM and at 9:30 on 570 AM.

SAMARITANS PURSE “Shoe Box program” – For those who noticed the gray tub in the Fellowship Hall and are curious about its purpose, the following will shed some light on the subject.  The Board of Ed is very proud of the response we received from the local children to help provide items for underprivileged children around the world.  Samaritans Purse is a Christian organization that helps people in need.  They are helping dig wells and provide mosquito nets in Africa, helping Veterans injured while protecting our country as well as delivering packages to children who are in need.  The Board of Ed thought the children would like to be involved by providing items for needy children, such as hygiene items, school supplies, personal items (such as socks, t-shirts and underwear) or even toys and hard candy.  These are things that some children are rarely able to enjoy … essentially anything that will fit in a shoe box.  If any of the congregation would also enjoy donating, there is additional information on the bulletin board.  We plan on collecting items through August.  Thank you for your generosity.  (s) The Board of Ed

08-05-2012 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember those who are sick, hospitalized, undergoing cancer treatments or recovering from an illness or surgery, all who have had their prayers answered, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least two people in your life who do not yet know Christ.

LARGE-PRINT HYMNALS – We now have available a few large-print hymnals for those of us who need some assistance because of eyesight difficulties.  If you or someone you know would prefer to use a large-print hymnal, please ask any usher for assistance.

YOUTH GROUP LEADER – We are looking for one or more adults to lead our Senior High Youth Group beginning this Fall.  If you are interested, please contact the Pastor.

JOIN US FOR MOVIE NIGHT on August 17^th at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.  We will be watching Dr. Seuss’ “Horton Hears a Who!”  We will provide the popcorn; you may bring your own drink.  Bring blankets/bean bag chairs or you can sit in the folding chairs.  Bring a friend and join us for a fun time!  (s) Board of Ed

WE ARE LOOKING for SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS.  Please let Amber, Cheri or Kari know if you are interested.  Please prayerfully consider volunteering for these important positions!

TODAY – As a thank you for their support, Sarah Ruml will be giving the Samaritan group a short presentation about her mission trip after the worship service.  ANYONE interested in what she did on this mission trip in encouraged and welcome to come.  Please give her a few minutes to set up and then head back into the sanctuary to listen.

LWML will meet August 9^th at 7:00 p.m.  Pastor will do the topic and Gerry will do the lunch.

SAMARITANS PURSE “Shoe Box program” – For those who noticed the gray tub in the Fellowship Hall and are curious about its purpose, the following will shed some light on the subject.  The Board of Ed is very proud of the response we received from the local children to help provide items for underprivileged children around the world.  Samaritans Purse is a Christian organization that helps people in need.  They are helping dig wells and provide mosquito nets in Africa, helping Veterans injured while protecting our country as well as delivering packages to children who are in need.  The Board of Ed thought the children would like to be involved by providing items for needy children, such as hygiene items, school supplies, personal items (such as socks, t-shirts and underwear) or even toys and hard candy.  These are things that some children are rarely able to enjoy … essentially anything that will fit in a shoe box.  If any of the congregation would also enjoy donating, there is additional information on the bulletin board.  We plan on collecting items through August.  Thank you for your generosity.  (s) The Board of Ed

THE LUTHERAN HOUR – Aug. 12 – “Retooled” will be the theme for Rev. Gregory Seltz’ sermon.  The Lutheran Hour is broadcast on Sunday mornings at 8:30 on 105.9 FM and at 9:30 on 570 AM.

MAIN STREET LIVING – Aug. 12 – will not be broadcast this week due to the Olympics.

07/29/2012 Announcement

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please pray for all who are in a time of need, those with an upcoming surgery, our members under-going cancer treatments, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least two people in your life who do not yet know Christ.  In addition, Trisha Langle and other Pre-Med students from SDSU will be going to Mombasa, Kenya for the month of August.  While there, they will be volunteering at Port Reitz Hospital, tending to the ill.  Please pray for their safety as they travel and minister to the people of Africa.

LARGE-PRINT HYMNALS – We now have available a few large-print hymnals for those of us who need some assistance because of eyesight difficulties.  If you or someone you know would prefer to use a large-print hymnal, please ask any usher for assistance.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY CLASS – Rise and shine!  This week we will begin studying the Book of Acts which records the birth, growing pains and spread of the early Christian church.  All materials will be provided.  All guys are welcome to join us each Wednesday at 6:00 a.m. for lots of coffee, a light breakfast and studying God’s Word!

QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING NOTICE – Our Summer voters’ meeting will be held today right after the worship service.

LADIES AID will not meet in August.  Lee Lagendyk is on Altar Guild and Alice Fliginger is the Visiting Helper.  Coffee Hour Committee for August 5^th is Sharon P., Millie G. and Clarice H.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR – Aug. 5 – “Life Together” will be Rev. Gregory Seltz’ sermon theme.  The Lutheran Hour is broadcast on Sunday mornings at 8:30 on 105.9 FM and at 9:30 on 570 AM.

MAIN STREET LIVING – Aug. 5 – will not be broadcast this week due to the Olympics.

07/22/2012 Announcement

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please include Chris Schenkel as he recovers from his surgery, Arlene Stern as she continues with her staph infection treatments, Kahlen Salis as she begins her chemotherapy and radiation treatments, our many other members undergoing cancer treatments, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least two people in your life who do not yet know Christ.

BONE MARROW DONOR REGISTRY – Please take a few minutes to read the flyer on the bulletin board about becoming a bone marrow donor or a supporter of the program.  The need for a bone marrow transplant impacted one family in Freeman a few months ago and is now affecting another family.  Being a bone marrow donor – or just providing financial support – is a very rewarding and a very needed way to help our community’s children.

KAHLEN SALIS UPDATE – Kahlen, age 3, has begun testing procedures in preparation for chemotherapy and radiation treatments that will precede a bone marrow transplant later this month at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.  Your prayers, calls and kind expressions of hope have been deeply appreciated.  (s) Kahlen’s family

LARGE-PRINT HYMNALS – Our church’s Thrivent committee has decided to use some of our Thrivent Choice funds to purchase 10 large-print hymnals for those of us who need some assistance because of eyesight difficulties.  These hymnals (in a 3-ring binder format) include the various Orders of Worship that we use as well as the words for all of the hymns.  The music for the hymns is not provided.  If you or someone you know would prefer to use a large-print hymnal, please ask any usher for assistance.  And THANK YOU, Thrivent Committee, for your generosity!

QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING NOTICE – Our Summer voters’ meeting will be held next Sunday, July 29^th, at 10:45 in the Fellowship Hall.

A SPECIAL THANKS to all of the volunteers who helped this last week during VBS and also to those who donated items and helped decorate.  We all had so much fun during the week and we could not have done it without all of your help!!  (s) Board of Education

YOUTH GROUP LEADER – We are looking for one or more adults to lead our Youth Group beginning this Fall.  If you are interested, please contact the Pastor.  And our grateful thanks go out to Bob and Karen Pidde for their many years of service to our youth group.

LADIES AID will not meet in August.  Lee Lagendyk is on Altar Guild and Alice Fliginger is the Visiting Helper.  Coffee Hour Committee for August 5^th is Sharon Pfeiffer, Millie Gunderson and Clarice Haar.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR – July 29 – “The Redeemer or the Rationalization?” will be the theme for Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus’ sermon.  The Lutheran Hour is broadcast on Sunday mornings at 8:30 on 105.9 FM (KMIT) and at 9:30 on 570 AM (WNAX).

MAIN STREET LIVING – July 29 – will not be broadcast this week due to the Olympics.

DID YOU KNOW that on October 25, 1959, a special voters meeting in our church decided to build a new church rather than remodel the old one?  In early 1960 the building committee was chosen.  In January of 1961 a full square block of land was acquired and in January of 1962 the voters gave their final “go ahead” to the construction at a cost of $125,000.  Actual construction began in the Spring of 1962 – 50 years ago already!  In August, 1962 a severe thunderstorm damaged part of the newly constructed walls and on December 2, 1962 another storm toppled the bell tower.  Construction was finished in the Spring of 1963 with the church dedication taking place on Mother’s Day, May 12, 1963.

07/15/2012 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please include a prayer of thanksgiving for the progress that Connie Hinckley has made since her strokes and as she recovers at home, and for Bryan Roth and Geoffrey Pfeiffer as they continue in their treatment programs -- and, of course, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least two people in your life who do not yet know Christ are always in need of our prayer support.

BONE MARROW DONOR REGISTRY – Please take a few minutes to read the flyer on the bulletin board about becoming a bone marrow donor or a supporter of the program.  The need for a bone marrow transplant impacted one family in Freeman a few months ago and is now affecting another family.  Being a bone marrow donor – or just providing financial support – is a very rewarding and a very needed way to help our community’s children.

QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING NOTICE – Our Summer voters’ meeting will be held July 29^th at 11:00 in the Fellowship Hall.

SONRISE NATIONAL PARK VBS – The dates for VBS are July 16^th thru July 20^th 5:15 to 8:15.  Supper will be provided from 5:15 to 5:45 with VBS starting at 5:45.  Please sign up your child/children on the “sign-up form” on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall as soon as possible.  There is also a sign up list of things we need for VBS.

SAMARTAN GROUP will meet this Wednesday evening at 8:15 following VBS for a short meeting.  Please try to attend as there are a couple of important issues we need to discuss.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR – July 22 – “Capacity for Compassion” will be Rev. Gregory Seltz’ sermon theme.  The Lutheran Hour is broadcast on Sunday mornings at 8:30 on 105.9 FM (KMIT) and at 9:30 on 570 AM (WNAX).

MAIN STREET LIVING – July 22 – Kid’s Crossing looks at the story of Mary and Martha as Bernice works on crafts for Bible school.  The speaker will be Rev. Dan Domke from Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Huron.  His sermon theme will be “The Perfect Shepherd.”  Main Street Living may be seen each Sunday morning at 10 a.m. on KDLT-NBC Sioux Falls.

THE LORD’S SUPPER is celebrated at this congregation in the confession that, as our Lord says, He gives us not only bread and wine but His very Body and Blood to eat and drink for the forgiveness of our sins and to strengthen our union with Him and with one another.  Our Lord invites to His table all those who trust His words, repent of their sins and set aside any refusal to forgive and love others as He forgives and loves us.  Because those who eat and drink our Lord’s Body and Blood unworthily (that is, they do not recognize the bread and wine to also be His Body and Blood) do so to their great harm and because Holy Communion is a confession of the faith which is confessed at this altar, any who are not yet baptized, instructed in the Christian faith or those who hold a confession differing from that of this congregation and the LC-MS and yet desire to receive the Sacrament, are asked to speak with the Pastor before the worship service.

07/08/2012 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please include Serena van Norman and her family.  Serena, age 28, has Stage 4 bone cancer; her radiation and chemo treatments have generally been ineffective.  She has a husband and 3 children.  As always, please also pray for our shut-in and inactive members, and at least two people in your life who do not yet know Christ.

PLEASE CHECK the bulletin board for the upcoming benefit for Kahlen Salis who has been diagnosed with a rare blood disease called Dyskeraposis Congenita.  Kahlen is the daughter of Walter and Kris.

SONRISE NATIONAL PARK VBS – The dates for VBS are July 16^th thru July 20^th 5:15 to 8:15.  Supper will be provided from 5:15 to 5:45 with VBS starting at 5:45.  Please sign up your child/children on the “sign-up form” on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall as soon as possible.  There is also a sign up list of things we need for VBS.

SHARON BUECHLER has taken the part-time secretary job.  She will be helping Aleta.  Thank you for taking the position.

MAIN STREET LIVING – July 15 – Kid’s Crossing takes Simon through a problem with a friend and he learns to help the friend.  The featured speaker will be Rev. Kent Borglum from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Freeman.  His sermon theme will be “Battle for the Truth of God at the House of God.”  The Main Street Living Choir will provide the hymns.  Main Street Living may be seen each Sunday morning at 10 a.m. on KDLT-NBC Sioux Falls

THE LUTHERAN HOUR – July 15 – “Truth Suffers and Serves -- to Save!” will be the theme of Rev. Gregory Seltz’ sermon.  The Lutheran Hour is broadcast on Sunday mornings at 8:30 on 105.9 FM (KMIT) and at 9:30 on 570 AM (WNAX).

07/01/2012 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we pray for everyone suffering physically or mentally who is need of our prayers, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least two people in your life who do not yet know Christ.

BEFORE LEAVING the sanctuary, please find one person whom you don't know or don't know very well, introduce yourself and have a brief chat with them.

PLEASE CHECK the bulletin board for the up coming benefit for Kahlenn Salis, who has been diagnosed with a rare blood disease called Dyskeraposis Congenita.  Kahlen is the daughter of Walter and Kris.

SONRISE NATIONAL PARK VBS the date for VBS are July 16th thru July 20th 5:15 to 8:15.  Supper will be provided from 5:15 to 5:45 with VBS starting at 5:45.  Please sign up your child/children on the "sign-up form" on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall as soon as possible.  There is also a sign up list of things we need for VBS.  Please contact Amber, Cheri or Kari if you would like to help with our VBS this summer.

THE FLOWERS on the altar this morning are in celebration of Pauline Walz's 101 birthday

MAIN STREET LIVING - July 8, 2012 - Kids Crossing walks with Jesus as we witness the selection and the appointment of the 12 apostles.  The featured speaker is Rev. Paul Pater from St. John Lutheran Chruch in Howard, SD.  The sermon theme is "Power Made Perfect in Weakness"  The Main Street Living Choir will provide the hyms.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR - Jly 8 "Good News...Jesus is Here!"  Lutheran Hour Speaker:  Rev. Gregory Seltz When life come to us too fast, the best news is that Jesus is here for us, even now.  (Mark5:35-42)