4-19-2015 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember Richard and Bobbi Salis (both suffering from several maladies; Barb is hospitalized), and all who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 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.

PASTOR IS ON VACATION thru tomorrow.  Rev. Peter Sestak from Sioux Falls will be leading our worship service today.  Thank you, Rev. Sestak!  Rev. David Ellis from Menno is on call for pastoral emergencies.  You may reach him at 605-760-7836.  You may also contact any of our elders for assistance.

Main Street Living – April 19^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Ray Greenseth of Messiah Lutheran Church in Murdo.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

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

WELLSPRING CARE CENTER will hold their annual meeting on April 20^th at 7:00 p.m. in the Freeman Regional Health Center’s conference room.  All delegates and interested persons are invited to attend.  There is an opening for 1 board member.  Delegates are to please bring with you the name of a person who would be willing to serve on the board for the next 3 years.  Please join us for an evening of sharing of information as well as a chance to meet our counselor (Lori Williamson) and board of directors.

THE MELCHER SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE is asking for donations to the scholarship fund because the interest rates are so low.  If you wish to donate to the scholarship fund, please place an envelope with “scholarship” written on the outside in the offering plate.  Donations need to be made by the last Sunday in April. Thank you.

PRESIDENT SATTGAST’S FAREWELL PROGRAM – After 35 years in the Office of the Holy Ministry (32 years were in SD), District President Dale Sattgast is retiring.  On May 31^st there will be a worship service at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Huron followed by a meal and program.  Please see the bulletin insert for additional information, including RSVP dates and contact information

LAWN MOWING - The Albrecht family has decided not to pursue the mowing duties at the church and parsonage.  St Paul's would like to thank the Albrecht family for their years of service mowing and maintaining the church property. 

The trustees will still be accepting bids for the mowing duties from members until April 26 before the voter's meeting.  Contact Matt Rigo at (605) 366-7476.  Please leave a message if no answer

HOLY LAND TOUR – You are invited to join Rev. Nabil Nour (Redeemer Lutheran Church, Armour), a native of Israel and born in Nazareth, on a 13-day journey to the Holy Land from Oct. 12^th thru the 24^th.  You will walk where Jesus walked, take a boat on the Sea of Galilee, visit the place where the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes happened, stroll in the Garden of Gethsemane, see where the Sermon on the Mount was preached and much more.  Daily devotions will be in these places as well as on the Jordan River, in the Church of the Nativity or whatever other site is on the daily schedule.  Please see the notice on the bulletin board for additional information, including deadline dates and contact information.  If you have questions that are not covered in the notice, please contact Rev. Nour.  If you would like a hard copy or electronic copy of the bulletin board notice or registration form, please contact our church office.

04-12-2015 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember those who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 – April 12^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Adam Welton of Zion Lutheran Church in Presho and Trinity Lutheran Church in Reliance.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

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.

CONFIRMATION SUNDAY

We welcome everyone to today’s Confirmation service and the bringing of our 4 confirmands – Dayna Roth, Shannon Helma, Shay Saarie and Morgan Dannenbring – into the church as communicant members through the Rite of Confirmation.  We pray that the Lord will continue to sanctify them through His Word and that they will continue to walk the road of life with their pathways brightened by the never-failing lamp of His Word.  Everyone is invited to stay for the coffee and cake reception after the service.

DISTRICT CONVENTION OFFERING – Through today, we are accepting a freewill offering for the upcoming District LCMS convention to help support Lutheran education in South Dakota.  Please see the bulletin board notice for additional information.

HOLY LAND TOUR – You are invited to join Rev. Nabil Nour (Redeemer Lutheran Church, Armour), a native of Israel and born in Nazareth, on a 13-day journey to the Holy Land from Oct. 12^th thru the 24^th.  You will walk where Jesus walked, take a boat on the Sea of Galilee, visit the place where the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes happened, stroll in the Garden of Gethsemane, see where the Sermon on the Mount was preached and much more.  Daily devotions will be in these places as well as on the Jordan River, in the Church of the Nativity or whatever other site is on the daily schedule.  Please see the notice on the bulletin board for additional information, including deadline dates and contact information.  If you have questions that are not covered in the notice, please contact Rev. Nour.  If you would like a hard copy or electronic copy of the bulletin board notice or registration form, please contact our church office.

PRESIDENT SATTGAST’S FAREWELL PROGRAM – After 35 years in the Office of the Holy Ministry (32 years were in SD), District President Dale Sattgast is retiring.  On May 31^st there will be a worship service at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Huron followed by a meal and program.  Please see the bulletin insert for additional information, including RSVP dates and contact information

QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING NOTICE – Our Spring voters’ meeting will be held on April 26^th in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service.

WELLSPRING CARE CENTER will hold their annual meeting on April 20^th at 7:00 p.m. in the Freeman Regional Health Center’s conference room.  All delegates and interested persons are invited to attend.  There is an opening for 1 board member.  Delegates are to please bring with you the name of a person who would be willing to serve on the board for the next 3 years.  Please join us for an evening of sharing of information as well as a chance to meet our counselor (Lori Williamson) and board of directors.

THE MELCHER SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE is asking for donations to the scholarship fund because the interest rates are so low.  If you wish to donate to the scholarship fund, please place an envelope with “scholarship” written on the outside in the offering plate.  Donations need to be made by the last Sunday in April. Thank you.

LAWN MOWING BIDS are now being accepted for the year of 2015, for the church and parsonage.  If you have any questions please call Matt Rigo at (605)336-7476.  Bids may be mailed to the church or Matt Rigo PO Box 481 Freeman, SD  57029.  Thank you

YOUTH GROUP: Meeting on April 15th at Pizza Ranch in Yankton.  Be at the church at 5:45 and we will drive together.

 

04-05-2015 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember Duane Engel hospitalized for a broken hip, Christa Peterson who continues to have medical problems and all others who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 – April 5th – The featured speaker is Rev. Daniel Tews of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Gettysburg, Christ Lutheran Church in Lebanon and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Seneca.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

NO SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS and no Adult Bible Study class today.

LWML will meet on Thursday April 9th. at 2:00 p.m. at the church. Pastor will lead us in Bible Study and Julie H will serve lunch.

CONFIRMATION SUNDAY this year will be next Sunday.  Please join us in welcoming our 4 confirmands into communicant membership:  Morgan Dannenbring, Shannon Helma, Dayna Roth and Shay Saarie.  A reception for them will follow the worship service.

DISTRICT CONVENTION OFFERING – Through April 12^th we will be accepting a freewill offering for the upcoming District LCMS convention to help support Lutheran education in South Dakota.  Please see the bulletin board notice for additional information.

THANK YOU very much to the Andersen, Borglum, Dannenbring, Harberts, Rigo and Thomas families and the Youth Group for your time and effort to provide our Lenten season soup and sandwich suppers.  You did an excellent job and we sincerely appreciate it!

2015 LENTEN CHALLEnGE AWARDS – The following 7 individuals successfully completed this year’s Scripture Verse Memory Challenge:  Maria White, Donna Stern, Penny Smidt, Norma Miller, Wyona Hofer, Susan Borglum and Scyller Borglum.  All of you did an outstanding job!  Congratulations on your achievement!  We are very proud of you!

THE MELCHER SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE is asking for donations to the scholarship fund because the interest rates are so low.  If you wish to donate to the scholarship fund, please place an envelope with “scholarship” written on the outside in the offering plate.  Donations need to be made by the last Sunday in April. Thank you.

Bazaar: Our annual church Bazaar will be Thursday, November 5^th. We would like to have a couple more people that would be willing to be on the “planning committee”, if you would like to help us please talk to Sharon Pfeiffer. Thanks.

LAWN MOWING BIDS are now being accepted for the year of 2015, for the church and parsonage  If you have any questions please call Matt Rigo at (605)336-7476.  Bids may be mailed to the church or Matt Rigo PO Box 481 Freeman, SD  57029.  Thank you

03-29-3015 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Gillas Stern and his family as they mourn the death of his sister.  Ruth (nee Stern) Simonsen died in the Lord last Sunday at age 96; her husband (Clarence) resides in Menno.  Also, and as always, please pray for all who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 – March 29^th – No information was available for this week.

2015 LENTEN CHALLEnGE RECAP – Per a request that all of the Challenge Verses be given out one more time, this year’s 6 memory verses are:

1^st week of Lent  à  Genesis 1:1

2^nd week of Lent  à  Joel 2:32a

3^rd week of Lent  à  Psalm 27:4a

4^th week of Lent  à  John 3:16

5^th week of Lent  à  Lamentations 3:23b

     6^th week of Lent (today)  à  I Cor. 6:14

2015 LENTEN CHALLENGE – The verse for the 6^th week of Lent is I Corinthians 6:14.  Today is the 6^th Sunday in Lent (also known as Palm Sunday!); therefore, according to the rules for our 2015 Lenten Challenge, any time after today and before next Sunday you may recite all 6 of the weekly Lenten Challenge verses privately to the Pastor to be eligible for your award.  To schedule a time to meet with him you may call him at 999-5591 or send him an e-mail at splcpastor@gmail.com.

ALTAR FLOWERS – Our altar flowers today were given in loving memory of Ruth Simonsen (a sister of Gillas Stern).  Thank you, Gillas and Garnet!

Bazaar: Our annual church Bazaar will be Thursday, November 5^th. We would like to have a couple more people that would be willing to be on the “planning committee”, if you would like to help us please talk to Sharon Pfeiffer. Thanks.

LAWN MOWING BIDS are now being accepted for the year of 2015, for the church and parsonage  If you have any questions please call Matt Rigo at (605)336-7476.  Bids may be mailed to the church or Matt Rigo PO Box 481 Freeman, SD  57029.  Thank you

THRIVENT DEADLINE – Don’t forget about directing your Thrivent Choice Dollars.  Eligible Thrivent Financial members have until March 31^st to direct any remaining 2014 Choice Dollars.  Call (800) 847-4836 if you have any questions or contact any of our St. Paul Thrivent representatives.

 

DISTRICT CONVENTION OFFERING – Through April 12^th we will be accepting a freewill offering for the upcoming District LCMS convention to help support Lutheran education in South Dakota.  Please see the bulletin insert for additional information.

 

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 Wednesday, April 1^st.  Thank you.

 

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 2 Lenten services!  The Sacrament of The Lord’s Supper will be observed on Maundy Thursday.  We will offer 2 services again this year on Easter Sunday.  The sunrise service will begin at 7:30 and the late service will begin at the usual time of 9:30.

LADIES AID will meet on April 1st at 7:00 pm with Ella and Elsie Hein as Hostesses.  The  Bible Study will be Session 10 – The Good Samaritan followed  by the Business Meeting.  On Altar Guild for April is Mildred Siekmann and Phyllis Knittel is Visiting Helper.

THE MELCHER SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE is asking for donations to the scholarship fund because the interest rates are so low.  If you wish to donate to the scholarship fund, please place an envelope with “scholarship” written on the outside in the offering plate.  Donations need to be made by the last Sunday in April. Thank you.

03-22-2015 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Richard Salis as he recovers in the Freeman Hospital from pneumonia, Gerhard Schamber as he transitions to Oakview Nursing Home, Heather VanMeveren as she recuperates at home after a week in the hospital because of a large blood clot in her neck and all others who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 – March 22^nd – The featured speaker is Rev. Nabil Nour Redeemer Lutheran Church in Armour.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

2015 LENTEN CHALLEnGE – The verse for the 5^th week of Lent is Lamentations 3:23b.

Midweek Lenten Services – This Wednesday will be the last of our 6 Lenten midweek services on the theme “The Passion According to St. Matthew.”  A soup and sandwich supper will be offered beginning at 5:45; the service will begin at 7:00 p.m.  Please join us for worship!

 LADIES AID will  meet on April 1st at 7:00 pm with Ella and Elsie Hein as Hostesses.  The  Bible Study will be Session 10 – The Good Samaritan followed  by the Business Meeting.  On Altar Guild for April is Mildred Siekmann and Phyllis Knittel is Visiting Helper.

ANNUAL REPORTS we are still in need of reports from:  Board of Trustees, Board of Elders, Mentor/Mentee and the Youth Group.  If you could please get them to the Pastor or Aleta Starner by no later then March 23.  We would like to get them printed for March 29 service.  If they are not received by then, the annual report will be printed with out them. Thank you, Aleta Starner

THE MELCHER SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE is asking for donations to the scholarship fund because the interest rates are so low.  If you wish to donate to the scholarship fund, please place an envelope with “scholarship” written on the outside in the offering plate.  Donations need to be made by the last Sunday in April. Thank you.

03-15-2015 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember those who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 – March 15^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Thomas Brown Zion Lutheran Church in Mitchell.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

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.

2015 LENTEN CHALLENGE – The verse for the 4^th week of Lent is John 3:16.

Midweek Lenten Services – the theme for this year’s lenten season is “The Passion according to St. Matthew.”  In this sermon series we are following Jesus in his passion as he fulfills his role as our savior from sin and death.  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!

LENTEN SOUP-SUPPeRs – There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for any person, family or group who would like to host one of our Lenten Wednesday soup-suppers this year.

 

MENTOR/MENTEE GROUP is meeting tonight @ 7:30 p.m. to plan some group activities to do this Spring.  There will be snacks and games too.

YOUTH GROUP will meet tonight March 15th at 6:30 p.m. Please note the time change.

VOLUNTEER NEEDED: We need someone who is willing to put flowers on the Altar during the month of July. Please talk to Sharon Pfeiffer if you are willing to do this or if you have any questions of what needs to be done. Thanks

DARTBALL ANNOUNCEMENT:  Last Sunday the St.Paul/Freeman dartball team won “FIRST PLACE” at the Mitchell Zone Tournament.  CONGRATULATE TEAM MEMBERS:

Dean Dreessen, Bob Pidde, Harvey Dannenbring, Keith Anderson, Matt Dannenbring, Marvin Dannenbring, Jesse Thomas, Bryce Dannenbring, & Rev. Weeman.  And SPECIAL THANKS to all who prepared food and to our youth group & counselors for serving the lunch/refreshments.

ANNUAL REPORTS we are still in need of reports from:  Board of Trustees, Board of Elders, Mentor/Mentee and the Youth Group.  If you could please get them to the Pastor or Aleta Starner by no later then March 23.  We would like to get them printed for March 29 service.  If they are not received by then, the annual report will be printed with out them. Thank you, Aleta Starner

THE MELCHER SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE is asking for donations to the scholarship fund because the interest rates are so low.  If you wish to donate to the scholarship fund, please place an envelope with “scholarship” written on the outside in the offering plate.  Donations need to be made by the last Sunday in April. Thank

03-08-2015 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember those who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 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 – March 8^th – The featured speaker is Rev. David Knefelkamp of Zion Lutheran Church in White and First English Lutheran Church in Aurora.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

Midweek Lenten Services – The theme for this year’s Lenten season is “The Passion According to St. Matthew.”  In this sermon series we are following Jesus in His passion as He fulfills His role as our Savior from sin and death.  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!

LENTEN SOUP-SUPPeRs – There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for any person, family or group who would like to host one of our Lenten Wednesday soup-suppers this year.

2015 LENTEN CHALLEnGE – The verse for the 3^rd week of Lent is Psalm 27:4a.

IMPORTANT DARTBALL INFORMATION:

--TODAY:  3PM  ZONE DARTBALL TOURNAMENT at St. Paul/Freeman with YOUTH GROUP serving refreshments/lunch.  (Come support our team & youth-EVERYONE IS WELCOME.)

 --SATURDAY, MARCH 14:  10:30 AM:  SD LCMS STATE DARTBALL TOURNAMENT

at the Tea Elementary School Gym—500 W. Charish St.  Tea, SD.
Refreshments/lunch available and EVERYONE IS WELCOME.
Questions??  Call Rev. W at 605-925-4004.

LWML will meet Thursday March 12, 2:00p.m. at the church. Pastor will lead Bible Study and Wyona will serve lunch.

THE BOARD OF ED would like to sincerely thank the Thrivent
committee for making a financial donation to help offset the
costs associated with VBS. A list of donations for supplies,
 food and help needed will be posted in June.

03-01-2015 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember those who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 – March 1^st – The featured speaker is Rev. David Knefelkamp of Zion Lutheran Church in White and First English Lutheran Church in Aurora.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

LADIES AID wlll meet on March 4th after Lenten service  for a business meeting.  On Altar Guild  for March is Mildred Siekmann.  Coffee Hour committee for March 1st is Phyllis Knittel, Lee Lagendyk and Sharon Pfeiffer. 

LENTEN DEVOTIONAL BOOKLETS (written by Lutheran Hour Ministries) were distributed after last week’s worship service.  Additional copies are in the library.

LENTEN SOUP-SUPPeRs – There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for any person, family or group who would like to host one of our Lenten Wednesday soup-suppers this year.

Midweek Lenten Services – The theme for this year’s Lenten season is “The Passion According to St. Matthew.”  In this sermon series we are following Jesus in His passion as He fulfills His role as our Savior from sin and death.  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!

2015 LENTEN CHALLEnGE – the verse for the 2^nd week of Lent is Joel 2:32a.

IMPORTANT DARTBALL INFORMATION:

-Today: Practice Games with Clayton at St. Paul/Freeman at 3PM.

-March 8:  ZONE DARTBALL TOURNAMENT at St. Paul/Freeman at 3PM with YOUTH GROUP  serving refreshments/ lunch.  (Come support our team & youth-EVERYONE IS WELCOME.)

 -March 14:  STATE DARTBALL TOURNAMENT at Tea Elementary School Gym- 500 W. Charish St. at 10:30 AM.

(Refreshments/lunch available and EVERYONE IS WELCOME.)      Questions?? Call Rev. W. at 605-925-4004.

THE SD GIDEONS wish to thank St. Paul Lutheran Church for inviting them to give their presentation after last week’s worship service.  They enjoyed worshipping with us, talking with those whom they knew and meeting those whom they didn’t know!  The freewill offering collected for Gideon International was $373.  Thank you to all who donated.  Lives will be changed and more copies of the Bible can be distributed because of those donations.

02-22-2015 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember all who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 – Feb. 22^nd – The featured speaker is Rev. Silas Mehl of Zion Lutheran Church in Canistota and St. John Lutheran Church in Montrose.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

YOUTH GROUP: We will be meeting on Sunday February 22nd at 4:30 upstairs in the newly remodeled youth group room.  Come for some faith, fun and food.  7th-12th grade.  We are excited to be your new leaders, Chris & Amber Sayler, Matt & Kristi Dannenbring

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS:  This Monday, Feb.23 Freeman plays at Parkston.  If you want to carpool meet at St. Paul at 6:45pm.  Game time is 7:30pm.  Questions?? 
Call Rev. W. at 605-925-4004.

LADIES AID wlll meet on March 4th after Lenten service  for a business meeting.  On Altar Guild  for March is Mildred Siekmann.  Coffee Hour committee for March 1st is Phyllis Knittel, Lee Lagendyk and Sharon Pfeiffer. 

LENTEN DEVOTIONAL BOOKLETS (written by Lutheran HourMinistries) will be distributed after today’s worship service.

LENTEN SOUP-SUPPeRs – There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for any person, family or group who would like to host one of our Lenten Wednesday soup-suppers this year.

Midweek Lenten Services – The theme for this year’s Lenten season is “The Passion According to St. Matthew.”  In this sermon series we are following Jesus in His passion as He fulfills His role as our Savior from sin and death.  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!

LENTEN BIBLE STUDY CLASS – Please join us this Lenten season for 6 Sunday evening Bible study classes beginning Feb. 22 and then continuing on the 5 Sundays in March.  The evening begins at 5:45 with a light supper which will then be followed by a 1-hour class that will begin about 6:30; all materials will be provided.  The theme for this year’s classes will be “Christianity and the Competition” – authored by Lutheran Hour Ministries and Dr. Paul Maier.  We welcome you to this time of Bible study and fellowship!  Please add your name to the classes’ sign-up sheet on the bulletin board so that we know how many meals and class materials to prepare.  Thanks!

2015 LENTEN CHALLEnGE – Based upon our Lord’s example during His temptation in the desert as well as throughout His ministry, it is not only good that we know God’s Word but necessary as we follow in His footsteps.  Many of us already have regular daily devotions or other Bible study activities – and you are commended for that!  During this Lenten season, your Pastor challenges everyone (of all ages) to add one more facet to your faith life.  Starting today, let’s memorize one Bible verse (from the Bible translation of your choice) for each of the season’s 6 weeks!  Any time after Palm Sunday and before Easter Sunday, you may recite all 6 verses privately to the Pastor to receive your award!  The verse for the 1^st week of Lent is the entire story of creation in one verse:  Genesis 1:1.

THANK YOU:  The Mentor/Mentees would like to thank everyone who came to the Valentine dinner last Sunday.  Your support was very much appreciated.  Also, thank you to our youth and volunteers for your hard work preparing for this event.

THE SOUTH DAKOTA GIDEONS have a short presentation for us after today’s worship service.  They will discuss the Gideons’ mission to distribute the Bible around the world and what we can do to help them.  We give praise and thanks to our God that so many people have been given access to the Bible because of the Gideons.  Some miscellaneous facts:

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            There are more than 300,000 Gideons and Auxiliary members.

            In the last 10 years they have distributed over 750 million Bibles.

            In 2014 more than 81 million copies of the Bible were distributed.

            1.9 billion Bibles have been distributed worldwide since 1908.

            More than 2 copies of God’s Word are distributed every second.

            Over 1 million Bibles are distributed every 4 days.

A freewill offering for the Gideons’ work will also be accepted after today’s service.

02-15-2015 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember all who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 – Feb. 15^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Silas Mehl of Zion Lutheran Church in Canistota and St. John Lutheran Church in Montrose.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

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.

YOUTH GROUP: We will be meeting on Sunday February 22nd at 4:30 upstairs in the newly remodeled youth group room.  Come for some faith, fun and food.  7th-12th grade.  We are excited to be your new leaders, Chris & Amber Sayler, Matt & Kristi Dannenbring

A HUGE THANK YOU for the donations that were given for the Alaska Mission Team at last Sunday’s potato feed!  I was overwhelmed with your generosity.  I would ask that you please keep my team members and me in your prayers as we continue to plan and prepare for this mission in June.  Thank you again, Carly Fritz

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS:  This Monday, Feb. 16 Freeman plays at Delmont. If you want to carpool meet at St. Paul at 6:30 pm.  Game time is 7:30pm.  Questions??  Contact Rev. Weeman at               605-925-4004.

LENTEN BIBLE STUDY CLASS – Please join us this Lenten season for 6 Sunday evening Bible study classes beginning Feb. 22 and then continuing on the 5 Sundays in March.  The evening begins at 5:45 with a light supper which will then be followed by a 1-hour class that will begin about 6:30; all materials will be provided.  The theme for this year’s classes will be “Christianity and the Competition” – authored by Lutheran Hour Ministries and Dr. Paul Maier.  We welcome you to this time of Bible study and fellowship!  Please add your name to the classes’ sign-up sheet on the bulletin board so that we know how many meals and class materials to prepare.  Thanks!

2015 LENTEN CHALLEnGE – Based upon our Lord’s example during His temptation in the desert as well as throughout His ministry, it is not only good that we know God’s Word but necessary as we follow in His footsteps.  Many of us already have regular daily devotions or other Bible study activities – and you are commended for that!  During this Lenten season, your Pastor challenges everyone (of all ages) to add one more facet to your faith life.  Starting next Sunday, let’s memorize one Bible verse (from the Bible translation of your choice) for each of the season’s 6 weeks!  Any time after Palm Sunday and before Easter Sunday, you may recite all 6 verses privately to the Pastor to receive your award!

2-08-2015 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember Joan Dreessen who will be having cancer surgery tomorrow, Judy Schrag who is recovering from knee surgery, Pauline Walz who is recovering in Oakview from various ailments and all others who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 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 – Feb. 8^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Kory Janneke of Faith Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

OUR 2015 CHURCH OFFICERS being installed today are Leann Schulz-Thomas (Treasurer), Kelli Broders (Board of Education), Keith Knodel (Board of Elders), Mark Roth (Board of Evangelism), LaNae Harberts (Board of Finance), Dan Podzimek (Board of Trustees) and Harvey Dannenbring (Board of Ushers).  We thank God for raising up these servants to work in His kingdom and pray that He will give them the wisdom, strength and courage to fulfill the duties of their respective offices.

MISSION FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON – Today, after Bible study and Sunday School classes, I will be hosting a baked potato feed to help fund a mission trip to Akiachak, Alaska.  On June 20^th, I will be traveling with a team of 12 others from Seward, NE to serve for one week in sharing the message of Jesus Christ to the Village of Akiachak.  We will do this through a Bible camp and a basketball camp.  This is the 6^th year for the team to travel to Akiachak and it is my second time on the team.  It would be wonderful if you all could attend!  For more information, please look at the poster hung on the bulletin board.  Thanks for your support, Carly Fritz!

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS:  This Monday, Feb. 9 Dimock plays at Freeman.  Game time is 7:30 pm.  For more information contact Rev. Weeman at 605-925-4004.

LWML will meet on Thursday February 12th. at 2:00 P.M. At the church. Pastor will lead Bible Study and Gerry will serve lunch.

VALENTINE DINNER The Mentor/Mentee group will be hosting the annual Valentine dinner on Sunday, February 15. Mealtimes include 5:15, 6 o'clock and 6:45.  Please contact Steve Smidt to reserve a time.

YOUTH GROUP: We will be meeting on Sunday February 22nd at 4:30 upstairs in the newly remodeled youth group room.  Come for some faith, fun and food.  7th-12th grade.  We are excited to be your new leaders, Chris & Amber Sayler, Matt & Kristi Dannenbring

ANNUAL REPORT – It’s that time of year to start working on the church’s annual report.  If all applicable Boards and Committees would please get your reports to the church office as soon as you can, we would appreciate it.  Thank you.

LENTEN BIBLE STUDY CLASS – Please join us this Lenten season for 6 Sunday evening Bible study classes beginning Feb. 22 and then continuing on the 5 Sundays in March.  The evening begins at 5:45 with a light supper which will then be followed by a 1-hour class that will begin about 6:30; all materials will be provided.  The theme for this year’s classes will be “Christianity and the Competition” – authored by Lutheran Hour Ministries and Dr. Paul Maier.  We welcome you to this time of Bible study and fellowship!  Please add your name to the classes’ sign-up sheet on the bulletin board so that we know how many meals and class materials to prepare.  Thanks!