05-17-2015 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember the families in Delmont and in other areas of the country who have suffered injuries and loss from last week’s tornados as well as 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.

Delmont Relief Fund – The church building and parsonage of Zion Lutheran Church in Delmont were destroyed by a tornado on Sunday, May 10^th.  In addition, the homes of 5 of Zion’s families were either destroyed or damaged by the storm.  Miraculously, no lives were lost.  Rather than sending donations directly to Zion, a fund has been established at The South Dakota District Office to receive donations to assist with relief efforts.  Donations should be sent to:

The South Dakota District, LCMS

P.O. Box 89110, Sioux Falls, SD 57109-9110

Checks should be made payable to:  The South Dakota District LCMS and earmarked:  “Delmont Relief Fund.”  Thank you for your assistance.

Main Street Living – May 17^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Paul Winckler of Zion Lutheran Church in Rapid City. 

ANNUAL DIAPER DERBY:  LFL will be accepting donations of diapers and other baby items starting Mother's Day, May 10^th, through Father's Day, June 21st.  Please place your items in the crib located in the fellowship hall.  Items will be donated to local and regional families in need.

SUNDAE SUNDAY:   On Sunday, May 24^th we will be celebrating the end of our Sunday School year with Ice Cream Sundaes.  Come enjoy some ice cream and fellowship.

HOSPITAL AUXILIARY FUND DRIVE:  It is a privilege to have the Freeman Regional Health Services in our community. We are having our annual fund drive during the month of May and are asking for donations that will help to purchase needed equipment for the hospital, nursing home, and clinic. We will have a free will basket in the fellowship hall during coffee hour TODAY May 17th and also on the 24th. Your participation in this fund drive will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

05-10-2015 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 – May 10^th – The featured speaker is Rev. David Schwan of Zion Lutheran Church in Rapid City.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

CONGRATULATIONS and GOD’S BLESSINGS to our 2015 high school graduates:  Levi Hintz, Cole Paulson, Cailey Roth, Cody Roth, Joshua Roth and Travis Schnabel.

baccalaureate SERVICE INVITATION – Everyone is invited to the 2015 Freeman Community Baccalaureate Service to be held at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13^th in the Community Center.  This worship service offers thanksgiving and seeks God’s blessings for the graduating seniors from Freeman’s 2 high schools.  The baccalaureate service is being arranged by the Freeman Ministerial Association.

LWML will meet Thursday the 14th at 2:00pm at the church. Pastor will lead us in Bible Study and Lee will provide lunch.

HOSPICE MEMORIAL SERVICE – Freeman Sanford Hospice will be hosting their annual memorial service on May 17^th at 4:00 at the Arboretum Visitors Center.  The service is open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one in the last year.  Registration is not required.  For more information please call LaVonne Brockmueller at 925-2120.

ANNUAL DIAPER DERBY:  LFL will be accepting donations of diapers and other baby items starting today, Mother's Day, through Father's Day, June 21st.  Please place your items in the crib located in the fellowship hall.  Items will be donated to local and regional families in need.

LAST DAY OF SUNDAY SCHOOL:  Our last day of Sunday School will be on Sunday May 17^th.

SUNDAE SUNDAY:   On Sunday, May 24^th we will be celebrating the end of our Sunday School year with Ice Cream Sundaes.  Come enjoy some ice cream and fellowship.

05-03-2015 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 – May 3^rd – The featured speaker is Rev. Jared Nies of St. John Lutheran Church in Gregory.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

CONGRATULATIONS and GOD’S BLESSINGS to our 2015 high school graduates:  Levi Hintz, Cole Paulson, Cailey Roth, Cody Roth, Joshua Roth and Travis Schnabel.

 LADIES AID will meet on May 7th at 7:00 pm  with Cindy Hofer as Hostess.  The Bible Study will be Session 11 – Workers in the Vineyard followed by the Business Meeting.  On Altar Guild for May are Ella and Elsie Hein and June Schamber is Visiting Helper.  Coffee Hour Committee for May 3 is Darlene Schrag and Mildred Siekmann.

baccalaureate SERVICE INVITATION – Everyone is invited to the 2015 Freeman Community Baccalaureate Service to be held at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13^th in the Community Center.  This worship service offers thanksgiving and seeks God’s blessings for the graduating seniors from Freeman’s 2 high schools.  The baccalaureate service is being arranged by the Freeman Ministerial Association.

HOSPICE MEMORIAL SERVICE – Freeman Sanford Hospice will be hosting their annual memorial service on May 17^th at 4:00 at the Arboretum Visitors Center.  The service is open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one in the last year.  Registration is not required.  For more information please call LaVonne Brockmueller at 925-2120.

04-26-2015 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Richard Salis and his family as they mourn the death of Barb (Bobbi) last Tuesday morning.  In addition, we pray for 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 26^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Don McKillop of Christ Lutheran Church in Winner and Zion Lutheran Church in Hamill.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

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 notice on the bulletin board for additional information, including RSVP dates and contact information.

The 60^th CONVENTION of the SD District of the LCMS was held this last week.  Following are the convention highlights:

LCMS President Harrison was the presenter.

Rev. Scott Sailer was elected District President

Rev. Gene Bauman was elected 1^st V.P.

Rev. Scott Spiehs was elected 2^nd V.P.

Rev. Samuel Bobby was elected District Secretary.

Jeff Siekmann was re-elected District Treasurer.

Rev. Dale Sattgast was thanked and given an award for his years of service to the District.

Amy Kashenov was given an award for her 20 years of service in Kazakhstan and Russia.

      Rev. Alan Ludwig (serving in Siberia) will be the next District-supported missionary.

 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

 LADIES AID will meet on May 7th at 7:00 pm  with Cindy Hofer as Hostess.  The Bible Study will be Session 11 – Workers in the Vineyard followed by the Business Meeting.  On Altar Guild for May are Ella and Elsie Hein and June Schamber is Visiting Helper.  Coffee Hour Committee for May 3 is Darlene Schrag and Mildred Siekmann.

SENIOR SUNDAY – Please plan to join us next Sunday for our Senior Sunday worship service and the reception afterward.

Thank You all for your prayers, cards and visits during my treatments.  Those, together with God’s healing hand, have make the path I am traveling much easier to navigate.  (s) Ted Hofer

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

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.