05/12/2013 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Myron Schaffer who will be having surgery this week, those recovering from surgery, those in cancer treatment programs, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.

MAIN STREET LIVING – May 12^th – Kid’s Crossing examines the ascension of Christ.  The featured speaker is Rev. Don McKillop from Christ Lutheran Church in Winner, Redeemer Lutheran Church in Clearfield and Zion Lutheran Church in Hamill.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

CONGRATULATIONS and GOD’S BLESSINGS to our 2013 high school and college graduates:

Freeman High School:                            SDSU:             

Mitchell Kleinsasser                              Trisha Langle

Stefanie Ruml                                       Sarah Ruml

Mitchell Technical Institute:                    USD:

Jeremy Albrecht                                    Karissa Podzimek

Taylor Koehn

Northeast Community College:

Collin Andersen

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.

05/06/2013 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember those who will be having surgery this week, those in cancer treatment programs, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.

SAMARITAN meeting Sunday, May 5 after service starting about 11.

YOUTH GROUP MEETING Sunday May 5, everyone in youth please plan to attend.  We will be planning our camping trip in June.  Maria Starner is in charge of devotions and lunch.  See you there.

LWML will meet May 9th.at 2:00p.m. at the church. Pastor will lead the Bible Study and Gerry will provide lunch.

MANY THANKS to everyone who helped with the tree-trimming and

yard clean- up work last week.  The giving of your time and effort is

Very much appreciated!

SENIOR SUNDAY

We welcome you to our Senior Sunday worship service today where our 2 high school graduates [Mitchell Kleinsasser and Stefanie Ruml] and 4 college graduates [Jeremy Albrecht, Trisha Langle, Karissa Podzimek and Sara Ruml] will receive a blessing from the church.  We pray that God will give them guidance and wisdom for the decisions about their life that they will be making in the years to come and that they will grow ever closer to Him in faith with their lives honoring the Name of Jesus Christ, our Lord.  Everyone is invited to stay for the reception after the service.

04/28/2013 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember all who are ill, recovering from illness or still hospitalized, those who have requested our prayers, those in cancer treatment programs, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.

QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING NOTICE – Our Spring voters’ meeting will be held today in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service.

SAMARITAN meeting Sunday May 5 after service starting about 11.

LADIES AID will meet on May 2nd at 7:00 pm. with Corrine Handel as hostess.  Bible Study will be Lesson 11 – “Follow the Narrow Brick Road” followed by the Business Meeting.  Ella and Elsie Hein are on Altar Guild for May, June Schamber is Visiting Helper and Coffee Hour committee for May 5 is Lee Lagendyk, Sharon Pfeiffer and Barb Salis.

EVANGELISM WORKSHOP – Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Huron will host an evangelism workshop on May 4^th.  Please see the poster on the bulletin board for additional information.

APRIL 28TH WILL BE MIX &MATCH DAY for the SS students and teachers.  Once again we will take photos of those that wish to participate and winners will be selected.  Congratulations to: Alaric Knittel, Riley Knittel, Zac Sayler, Isabelle Sayler & Morgan Dannenbring who were last months winners.

YOUTH GROUP MEETING Sunday May 5, everyone in youth please plan to attend.  We will be planning our camping trip in June.  Maria Starner is in charge of devotions and lunch.  See you there.

04/21/2013 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember all who are ill, recovering from illness or still hospitalized, those who have requested our prayers, those in cancer treatment programs, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.

QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING NOTICE – Our Spring voters’ meeting will be held next Sunday in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service.

LFL QUARTERLY MEETING – This quarter’s meeting will be at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Menno on April 26^th at 7:00 p.m.  Everyone is welcome to join us!

LADIES AID will meet on May 2nd at 7:00 pm. with Corrine Handel as hostess.  Bible Study will be Lesson 11 – “Follow the Narrow Brick Road” followed by the Business Meeting.  Ella and Elsie Hein are on Altar Guild for May, June Schamber is Visiting Helper and Coffee Hour committee for May 5 is Lee Lagendyk, Sharon Pfeiffer and Barb Salis.

APRIL 28TH WILL BE MIX &MATCH DAY for the SS students and teachers.  Once again we will take photos of those that wish to participate and winners will be selected.  Congratulations to: Alaric Knittel, Riley Knittel, Zac Sayler, Isabelle Sayler & Morgan Dannenbring who were last months winners.  

PICK UP STICKS! is what everyone likes to do!!  In fact, we are going to do just that next Saturday, April 27^th, starting at 10:00 a.m.  If you can, please join us in getting the church’s yard all cleaned up again.  Trucks, loaders and chainsaws will be on hand so all we need is your help!  See you next Saturday!

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.

THANK YOU to the Samaritans and the congregation for all the games that were collected for The Banquet.  They were very appreciative and also thank you to the Freeman Public Library for all the books that they donated. 

COAT MIX UP -   Someone took Cindy Hofer’s black Eddie Bauer coat and left behind a black Anne Klein coat.  Please call Cindy @ 925-4446 if you have her coat.

THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA will provide a videoconference on “Improving Care for Veterans Facing Illness and Death” on April 23^rd from 12:30 thru 4:00 in the Freeman Regional Hospital’s conference room.  The conference is open to the public and is free of charge.  Preregistration is requested but not required.  Please call LaVonne Brockmueller at 925-2120 if you have any questions or to preregister.

04/14/2013 Announcments

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember all who are ill, recovering from illness or still hospitalized, those who have requested our prayers, those in cancer treatment programs, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.

LARGE-PRINT HYMNALS – If anyone desires to use a large-print hymnal, we will make available as many as we need.  Just let any of the ushers know.  Thanks.

ST PAUL MOVIE NIGHT: Looking for something fun to do? This months movie involves Neighboring gardens of Montague & Capulet which are at war; but the gnomes - Gnomeo & Juliet are in love. Join us for a little adventure that goes a LAWN way when we show "Gnomeo & Juliet" Sat evening April 20th at 6:30 pm.  Hope to see you all there.

MIDWEEK CLASSES – This Wednesday will be the last Midweek Class for the year.  Many thanks to all of the youth who attended, to Rev. Weeman for teaching the classes and to everyone who provided snacks and refreshments!

QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING NOTICE – Our Spring voters’ meeting will be held on April 28^th in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service.

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.

04//07/2013 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember all who are ill, recovering from illness or still hospitalized, those who have requested our prayers, those in cancer treatment programs, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.

LARGE-PRINT HYMNALS – If anyone desires to use a large-print hymnal, we will make available as many as we need.  Just let any of the ushers know.  Thanks.

The time for serving THE BANQUET   has arrived.  There is still room for more help if you are interested.  The sign-up sheet will remain posted 

until Tuesday.  For those of us going early to prepare the meal, please meet at the church at 12:45 so we can depart by 1:00 pm.  If you are going up on your own, please be there by 2:00 pm.   All of those who will be serving the meal, please meet at the church by 4:00 pm unless you are going up on your own.  We are to arrive by 5:15 pm.

     The menu will be:      Tator Tot Hot Dish (with mixed veggies)

                                         Bread

                                         Oranges and Bananas

                                         Cookies

                                         Milk and Coffee

GAMES AND PUZZLES – We will also be doing a game/puzzle drive for The Banquet throughout March.  We are asking for new or slightly used board games, puzzles and color/activity books.  We ask if the games or puzzles have been used that you please check to see that no pieces are missing.  The Banquet will distribute these items at a later date but we will have someone transport them that evening to Sioux Falls.  There is a large plastic tub in the Fellowship Hall for collecting these items.  Last couple of weeks to help support this!

The TRUSTEES will be taking bids on lawn mowing for this summer.  If you would like to submit a bid, please contact one of the trustees, Morgan Kleinsasser, Darren Walz or Matt Rigo.

FAYE TRUWE (a former teacher in our Lutheran school) will be retiring at the end of this school year.  Her daughter has requested that we send pictures and notes about our memories of Faye’s work here.  These will be included in a scrapbook being prepared for Faye’s retirement party.  Additional information has been posted on the bulletin board.

THANKS FROM THE FREEMAN MINISTERIAL:  Thank you for your recent annual donation to the Freeman Ministerial. These funds assist transient individuals needing food, gas or shelter as they come through our community. Thanks for your congregation's generosity for this ministry of hospitality. “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.” – Matt. 25:35

CRAZY SUNDAY:  The Board of Education would like to reward the students for all their hard work and dedication by arranging a "Crazy" Sunday activity. This is meant to be a fun and entertaining activity. Once a month for the remaining spring quarter we will have a "crazy" theme encouraging the teachers and students to be creative and dress up or down, with class photos being taken and a winner chosen from each class. So please do not be alarmed if you see some of our congregation not in typical Sunday attire. We hope the congregation will have fun also and support our youth in this activity.  Thank You.

April 28th: Mix & Match Sunday  (clashing colors/plaids & stripes or polka dots)

May 18th: Crazy Hat/Hair Sunday

03/31/2013 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember all who are ill, recovering from illness or still hospitalized, those who have requested our prayers, those in cancer treatment programs, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU to all Lenten and Easter season vocalists and musicians for the stewardship of your time and talents to provide us with special music for our worship services.  In God’s Kingdom, each of us has been given talents and the opportunity to use and develop them.  We give thanks to God for all of you who were willing to share your talents with the rest of us and for using them to God’s glory!  Alleluia! 

The TRUSTEES will be taking bids on lawn mowing for this summer.  If you would like to submit a bid, please contact one of the trustees, Morgan Kleinsasser, Darren Walz or Matt Rigo.

LARGE-PRINT HYMNALS – If anyone desires to use a large-print hymnal, we will make available as many as we need.  Just let any of the ushers know.  Thanks.

HELP NEEDED – Please sign up on the bulletin board ASAP to help at the Banquet April 9^th.  We need about 40 people to be there around 5:15p.m. for helping, serving, etc., and also a few to be there about 2 p.m. to help prepare the meal.  More information is posted by the sign-up sheet.  Again, PLEASE sign up soon.  Thank you.

GAMES AND PUZZLES – We will also be doing a game/puzzle drive for The Banquet throughout March.  We are asking for new or slightly used board games, puzzles and color/activity books.  We ask if the games or puzzles have been used that you please check to see that no pieces are missing.  The Banquet will distribute these items at a later date but we will have someone transport them that evening to Sioux Falls.  There is a large plastic tub in the Fellowship Hall for collecting these items.  Last couple of weeks to help support this!

EASTER LILLIES are given by:

     Clarice haar and family and Linda in memory of wallace haar

     diane Schnabel in memory of Corey and her father Francis

     Wyona Hofer in memory of Harris and Patty Hofer

     Ella and Elsie Hein in memory of Robert Hein

     Mille Siekmann in memory of Otto Siekmann

     Jeni Dubs in memory of husband Dennis and parents Eugene and Hulda Ulmer

     Sharon Buechler in memory of husband Ray and Leah Buechler

     Glen, Kari and Kylie Neuharth in memory of Darrell Swensen

     John, Aleta, Elizabeth, Maria and Dillon Starner in memory of parents Gordon and Harriett Vizecky and brother Luther Vizecky.

 

03/24/2013 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember all who are ill, recovering from illness or still hospitalized, those who have requested our prayers – including the family of Valera Koch who passed away last week, those in cancer treatment programs, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.

EASTER LILY REMINDER – For those of you who are planning to purchase an Easter lily for our altar on Easter Sunday and would like the person’s name in the bulletin for whom the flowers are given in memory of, please let us know as soon as possible but not later than Maundy Thursday (March 28^th).  Thank you.

LADIES AID will meet on April 4^th at 7:00.  We will be studying Lesson 10 followed by the business meeting.  Hostess for the evening is Millie Gunderson.  On Altar Guild for April is Mildred Siekmann and Visiting Helper is Phyllis Knittel.  Coffee Hour committee for April 7^th is Ella and Elsie Hein, Cindy Hofer and Phyllis Knittel.

The TRUSTEES will be taking bids on lawn mowing for this summer.  If you would like to submit a bid, please contact one of the trustees, Morgan Kleinsasser, Darren Walz or Matt Rigo.

The MELCHER SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE is accepting applications for its 2013 awards.  Please contact the Pastor or any committee member if you need an application form.  Eligible applicants are members of St. Paul Lutheran Church who are either high school seniors or college students.  Completed forms may be returned to the Pastor or to any of the 3 committee members (Betsy Knodel, Bobbi Salis and Diane Schnabel) on or before the April 28, 2013 deadline.

HELP NEEDED – Please sign up on the bulletin board ASAP to help at the Banquet April 9^th.  We need about 40 people to be there around 5:15p.m. for helping, serving, etc., and also a few to be there about 2 p.m. to help prepare the meal.  More information is posted by the sign-up sheet.  Again, PLEASE sign up soon.  Thank you.

GAMES AND PUZZLES – We will also be doing a game/puzzle drive for The Banquet throughout March.  We are asking for new or slightly used board games, puzzles and color/activity books.  We ask if the games or puzzles have been used that you please check to see that no pieces are missing.  The Banquet will distribute these items at a later date but we will have someone transport them that evening to Sioux Falls.  There is a large plastic tub in the Fellowship Hall for collecting these items.  Last couple of weeks to help support this!

Midweek Lenten Services – This year’s Lenten season theme is “Mountains of Faith.”  The remaining mountains that we will visit this year will be:

Thur., Mar. 28         “Mount Olivet – The Faith of Our Lord”

Fri., Mar. 29            “Mount Calvary – Paid in Full”

Holy Week Worship Services – Our Maundy Thursday and Good Friday worship services will begin at 7:00 p.m.  Please take advantage of this opportunity to worship with us during these last two Lenten services!  The Sacrament of The Lord’s Supper will be observed on Maundy Thursday.  We will offer two services again this year on Easter Sunday.  The sunrise service will begin at 7:00 and the late service will begin at the usual time of 9:30.

Dear Parents, Teachers and Students – We will not be having Sunday School Easter Sunday so that all families can spend quality time rejoicing in our Savior’s Resurrection.  Thank you.

ST PAUL MOVIE MATINEE at 1:30 p.m. today – 12-yr-old Ted will do anything to find a real live Truffula tree in order to impress the girl of his dreams.  As he embarks on his journey, Ted discovers the incredible story of the lorax, a grumpy but charming creature, who speaks to trees.  Come for fellowship and fun while watching Dr Suess’ “The Lorax.”

A SPECIAL THANK YOU to Mr. and Mrs. Gary Pfeiffer for their time and effort last Wednesday to provide our soup and sandwich supper.  They did an excellent job as did the LWML, Pastors’ wives, the Knittel family, the Samaritans and the Lutherans For Life who hosted the previous 5 midweek soup and sandwich suppers.  Thank you all very much – we sincerely appreciate your work!

03/17/2013 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please include Kermit Schrag (in Oakview), Lucille Rembold (just released from the hospital), Valera Koch (hospitalized after suffering a stroke), those recovering at home, those in cancer treatment programs, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.

The MELCHER SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE has begun accepting applications for its 2013 awards.  Please contact the Pastor if you need an application form.  Eligible applicants are members of St. Paul Lutheran Church who are either high school seniors or college students.  Completed forms may be returned to the Pastor or to any of the 3 committee members (Betsy Knodel, Bobbi Salis and Diane Schnabel) on or before the April 28, 2013 deadline.

SAVE THE DATE – On Tuesday, April 9^th, St. Paul will be serving at The Banquet in Sioux Falls.  They suggest we have 40+ people there to help serve, along with a small group that goes early to help prepare the supper meal.  Please consider being a part of this worthwhile event.  More details will come later and a sign-up sheet will be posted on the bulletin board.

GAMES AND PUZZLES – We will also be doing a game/puzzle drive for The Banquet throughout March.  We are asking for new or slightly used board games, puzzles and color/activity books.  We ask if the games or puzzles have been used that you please check to see that no pieces are missing.  The Banquet will distribute these items at a later date but we will have someone transport them that evening to Sioux Falls.  There is a large plastic tub in the Fellowship Hall for collecting these items.

EASTER LILY REMINDER – For those of you who are planning to purchase an Easter lily for our altar on Easter Sunday and would like the person’s name in the bulletin for whom the flowers are given in memory of, please let us know as soon as possible but not later than Maundy Thursday (March 28^th).  Thank you.

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.

Midweek Lenten Services – This year’s Lenten season theme is “Mountains of Faith.”  A soup and sandwich supper will be offered beginning at 5:45.  All services will begin at 7:00 p.m.  Please bring a friend as you join us for worship!  The remaining mountains that we will visit this year will be:

Wed., Mar. 20         “Mount Gerizim – A Place of Blessing”

Thur., Mar. 28         “Mount Olivet – The Faith of Our Lord”

Fri., Mar. 29            “Mount Calvary – Paid in Full”

ST PAUL MOVIE MATINEE at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 24^th – 12-yr old Ted will do anything to find a real live Truffula tree in order to impress the girl of his dreams.  As he embarks on his journey, Ted discovers the incredible story of the lorax, a grumpy but charming creature, who speaks to trees.  Come for fellowship and fun while watching Dr Suess’ “The Lorax.”

REMINDER that March 24^th is Crazy Sunday for the students and teachers.  All those wishing to participate are encouraged to dress for “Pajama Day.”  Winners will be awarded a prize and photos will be taken of those who participate, for all to enjoy.  Thank you.  (s) The Board of Education

VALERA KOCH’s ADDRESS – For those who wish to send a card to Mrs. Koch, her son asked that the cards be sent to her home address as follows even though she is still in the hospital:  206 Pleasant Avenue North, Glencoe, MN 55336.  Mrs. Koch’s husband (the late Rev. Willard Koch) was our Pastor from August of 1962 thru June of 1967.

THRIVENT MEMBERS – For 2013, Thrivent has made some changes to the Choice Dollar program so you will need to designate your dollars each year.  They will no longer use the RECURRING deposit option.  Richard has a flyer that he will be handing out after the service or you may contact any of the board members with questions.

The TRUSTEES will be taking bids on lawn mowing for this summer.  If you would like to submit a bid, please contact one of the trustees, Morgan Kleinsasser, Darren Walz or Matt Rigo.

03/10/2013 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we pray for all who are hospitalized, those recovering in Oakview, those in cancer treatment programs, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.

The MELCHER SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE has begun accepting applications for its 2013 awards.  Please contact the Pastor if you need an application form.  Eligible applicants are members of St. Paul Lutheran Church who are either high school seniors or college students.  Completed forms may be returned to the Pastor or to any of the 3 committee members (Betsy Knodel, Bobbi Salis and Diane Schnabel) on or before the April 30, 2013 deadline.

SAVE THE DATE – On Tuesday, April 9^th, St. Paul will be serving at The Banquet in Sioux Falls.  They suggest we have 40+ people there to help serve, along with a small group that goes early to help prepare the supper meal.  Please consider being a part of this worthwhile event.  More details will come later and a sign-up sheet will be posted on the bulletin board.
 

GAMES AND PUZZLES – We will also be doing a game/puzzle drive for The Banquet throughout March.  We are asking for new or slightly used board games, puzzles and color/activity books.  We ask if the games or puzzles have been used that you please check to see that no pieces are missing.  The Banquet will distribute these items at a later date but we will have someone transport them that evening to Sioux Falls.  There is a large plastic tub in the Fellowship Hall for collecting these items.

LWML will meet Wednesday evening, March 13^th, after the Lenten Service.  There will be no Bible Study.  Wyona will serve the lunch.

Easter Lily Reminder – For those of you who are planning to purchase an Easter lily for our altar on Easter Sunday and would like the person’s name in the bulletin for whom the flowers are given in memory of, please let us know as soon as possible but not later than Maundy Thursday (March 28^th).  Thank you.

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.

LWML COFFEE HOUR this Sunday will be a little different:  coffee, juice and cookies will be available on a “help yourself” basis by going through the line as usual.  Anyone wanting seconds is welcome to go back to the serving line and help yourself.  A basket will be available for a freewill offering to help defray expenses.  Thank you!

Midweek Lenten Services – This year’s Lenten season theme is “Mountains of Faith.”  A soup and sandwich supper will be offered beginning at 5:45.  All services will begin at 7:00 p.m.  Please bring a friend as you join us for worship!  The remaining mountains that we will visit this year will be:

Wed., Mar. 13         “Mount Hebron – A Place of Refuge”

Wed., Mar. 20         “Mount Gerizim – A Place of Blessing”

Thur., Mar. 28         “Mount Olivet – The Faith of Our Lord”

Fri., Mar. 29            “Mount Calvary – Paid in Full”

 

03/03/2013 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember the family of Delphine Laber who stepped into eternal Glory last Sunday as well as our hospitalized members, those recovering at home, those in cancer treatment programs, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.

DELPHINE LABER’S ENTRANCE INTO GLORY – We pray for peace and comfort for the family of Delphine Laber whom God called home last Sunday, Feb. 24^th.  We pray that God would comfort all who mourn with the hope of the glorious resurrection of the body and a happy reunion in heaven, and that He would sustain the family with the knowledge that all who remain faithful will be given the crown of eternal life and will be in our Lord’s presence forevermore.  Delphine’s funeral was held last Friday, March 1^st.

NEW MEMBER WELCOME – During our worship service today we will receive Chris and Jenny Peters and their children (Luke and Rylee) as new members.  They live here in Freeman and have been attending our church.  Chris works for Golden West and Jenny is a radiologist for the hospital in Tripp.  We ask that everyone please give them a warm welcome in joining our church family!

The MELCHER SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE has begun accepting applications for its 2013 awards.  Please contact the Pastor if you need an application form.  Eligible applicants are members of St. Paul Lutheran Church who are either high school seniors or college students.  Completed forms may be returned to the Pastor or to any of the 3 committee members (Betsy Knodel, Bobbi Salis and Diane Schnabel) on or before the April 30, 2013 deadline.

LADIES AID will meet Mar. 6^th after worship for a business meeting.  Hostess will be Joan Dreessen.  For March, Mildred Siekmann will be on Altar Guild; Visiting Helper is Julie Huber.  Coffee Hour committee for March 3^rd is Joan Dreessen, Millie Gunderson and Corrine Handel.

SAVE THE DATE – On Tuesday, April 9^th, St. Paul will be serving at The Banquet in Sioux Falls.  They suggest we have 40+ people there to help serve, along with a small group that goes early to help prepare the supper meal.  Please consider being a part of this worthwhile event.  More details will come later and a sign-up sheet will be posted on the bulletin board.

GAMES AND PUZZLES – We will also be doing a game/puzzle drive for The Banquet throughout March.  We are asking for new or slightly used board games, puzzles and color/activity books.  We ask if the games or puzzles have been used that you please check to see that no pieces are missing.  The Banquet will distribute these items at a later date but we will have someone transport them that evening to Sioux Falls.  There is a large plastic tub in the Fellowship Hall for collecting these items.

TODAY, the following students will be receiving Attendance Awards:

Pre-K and K  à  Alaric Knittel

Grades 1-2  à  Riley Knittel

Grades 3-5  à  Isabel Sayler and Sarah Harris

Grades 6-8  à  Charles Harberts

Thank you, Parents, for encouraging your children and, Students, for your dedication to learning God’s Word.

CONGRATULATIONS!! to the following students who were awarded 1^st Place for their participation in Crazy Sunday on Feb. 24:

Karson Podzimek

Dillon Podzimek

Sarah Harris and Collin Helma

Morgan Dannenbring

It was fun to see these students’ and teachers’ imaginations at work and we hope everyone had fun participating.  Hope to see even more students participate in March for Pajama Sunday!

Midweek Lenten Services – The theme for this year’s Lenten season is “Mountains of Faith.”  A soup and sandwich supper will be offered beginning at 5:45.  All services will begin at 7:00 p.m.  Please mark your calendars and please bring a friend as you join us for worship!  The remaining mountains that we will visit this year will be:

Wed., Mar. 6          “Mount Zion – A Place of Worship and Prayer”

Wed., Mar. 13        “Mount Hebron – A Place of Refuge”

Wed., Mar. 20        “Mount Gerizim – A Place of Blessing”

Thur., Mar. 28       “Mount Olivet – The Faith of Our Lord”

Fri., Mar. 29           “Mount Calvary – Paid in Full”