02-28-2016 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS - this week please 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:  Rev. Gary Klatt of St. John Lutheran Church in Luverne, Minnesota will bring today’s message “Repent, and You Shall Live Forever”, based on Ezekiel 33: 7-20. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

EMERGENCY CONTACTS – In case of a pastoral emergency please contact one of our elders for assistance.  (Blaine Saarie, Keith Knodel or Randy Koerner).

MID WEEK MEALS FOR LENT: plan to join the youth group as we serve some freewill suppers before Lent services. 6:00-6:45 p.m. on March 2, 9, 16.  Menu for March 2 will be pancakes, sausage and fruit.

LADIES AID -  will meet on March 2nd at 5:45 pm (before Lenten Service) for a business meeting.  On Altar Guild for March is Mildred Siekmann and Visiting Helpers are Orville and Julianne Huber.  Coffee Hour Committee for March 6th is Darlene Schrag, Mildred Siekmann and Joan Dreessen.

DARTBALL PRACTICE TODAY at 3p.m. at St. Paul/Freeman.  ALSO:  DARTBALL ZONE TOURNAMENT hosted by Zion/ Delmont at the Legion Hall on Main Street will be next Sun. (March 6).

02-21-2016 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS - this week please 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 - Rev. Karl Gregory of First English Lutheran, Parker and Bethesda Lutheran, Marion. The program is interpreted and closed captioned 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.

EMERGENCY CONTACTS – In case of a pastoral emergency please contact one of our elders for assistance.  (Blaine Saarie, Keith Knodel or Randy Koerner).

DARTBALL GAME - This week the game will be Monday (Feb.22) at St. Paul/Freeman.  Game time is 7:30 pm.  Schedules are on the bulletin board.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY - continues this Wednesday (Feb. 24) at 6:00am with Rev. Weeman.  We will continue “The Story of Angels”.  Everyone is welcome.

LADIES AID -  will meet on March 2nd at 5:45 pm (before Lenten Service) for a business meeting.  On Altar Guild for March is Mildred Siekmann and Visiting Helpers are Orville and Julianne Huber.  Coffee Hour Committee for March 6th is Darlene Schrag, Mildred Siekmann and Joan Dreessen.

MID WEEK MEALS FOR LENT -  plan to join the youth group as we serve some freewill suppers before Lent services. 6:00-6:45 p.m. on Feb 24 and Mar 2, 9, 16.  Menu for Feb 24 - Build your own taco and potato rounds. 

YOUR GIVING IS A BLESSING - Thank you for the donations of the canned foods. We collected over 150 items with your help and gave them to the local food panty to distribute.  

THANK YOU - to everyone that came and ate at the Valentine's Day Fundraiser Supper. It was a great success. Huge shout out to those that helped make it possible- youth group members and their parents, and the mentor mentee group. Thanks again. 

THANK YOU – The family of Darlene Schamber would like to thank the members of St. Paul Lutheran Church for their prayers and words of comfort following her death.  A special thank you to those who assisted with the funeral and lunch, donated food, sent cards and gave memorials.  Memorials to St. Paul Lutheran will be designated for the Sunday School.  Gerhard Schamber and family.

WIFI PASSWORD - The password has stayed the same.  You will just need to reconnect.  The password is John1930

VOLUNTEER NEEDED - We are looking for a volunteer to put flowers on the Altar the month of August. If you are willing to do this or if you have questions please talk to Sharon Pfeiffer. Thanks.

 
ANNUAL REPORTS -  We still need an annual report from the Elders and the Samaratins. Please get them in as soon as you can to Aleta Starner or Denise Peterson. We would like to get them out by the last Sunday of February. 

02/14/2016 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS - this week please 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: Rev. Davis Edge of Zion Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls proclaims the message”I Have Called You by Name” based on Isaiah 43:1. The program is interpreted and closed captioned 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.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY resumes this Wed. (Feb.17) at 6:00am with

Rev. Weeman.  We will continue “The Story of Angels” Everyone is welcome

EMERGENCY CONTACTS – In case of a pastoral emergency please contact one of our elders for assistance.  (Blaine Saarie or Keith Knodel).

DARTBALL GAME:  This week the game will be Monday (Feb. 15) at St.Paul/Freeman.  Game time is 7:30 pm.  2016 schedules are on the bulletin board.  For more information, call Rev. Weeman at 925-4004.

MID WEEK MEALS FOR LENT: plan to join the youth group as we serve some freewill suppers before Lent services. 6:00-6:45 p.m. on Feb 17, 24 and Mar 2, 9, 16.  Menu for Feb 17 - Creamy Chicken Pasta with Garlic Bread 

YOUR GIVING IS A BLESSING: Thank you for the donations of the canned foods. We collected over 150 items with your help and gave them to the local food panty to distribute.  

VALENTINE'S DAY FUNDRAISER SUPPER:  Tonight  Sunday February 14th.  There is still a few available spots open at 6:30 if you would like to sign up see Kristi Dannenbring after service.

VOLUNTEER NEEDED - We are looking for a volunteer to put flowers on the Altar the month of August. If you are willing to do this or if you have questions please talk to Sharon Pfeiffer. Thanks.

ANNUAL REPORTS -  We still need and annual report from Evanglism, Elders and Youth Group. Please get them in as soon as you can to Aleta Starner or Denise Peterson.  Would like to get them out by the last Sunday of February. 

02-07-2016 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS - this week please 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.

OUR 2016 CHURCH OFFICERS - being installed today are Dean Dreessen (Chairman), Marlene Pidde (Secretary), Joni Knittel (Board of Education), Sue Rigo (Board of Evangelism), Janet Vargas (Board of Finance), Chad Knittel (Board of Trustees) and Glen Neuharth (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.

THANK YOU, REV. ELLIS – for leading us in worship today!  We sincerely appreciate your Christian service to our Lord, to His Church and to our congregation.

EMERGENCY CONTACTS – In case of a pastoral emergency please contact one of our elders for assistance.  (Blaine Saarie or Keith Knodel).

FOOD DRIVE ENDS TODAY - We CAN make a difference. Please bring any CANNED soup or vegetable and place them in the fellowship hall under the bulletin board.  The youth group wants to see how many CANS our church CAN donate to the local food panty.  Thank you for giving!

SUB SANDWICHES - those that didn't pick them up yesterday may do so today after service.  There are a few extra sandwiches for sale today also. $3.00 a piece. 

VALENTINES SUPPER - sign up Today for Valentine's Day Supper: Sunday February 14th.  Come enjoy lettuce salad, grilled steak, potato, green beans with bacon and cheesecake for only $13.  Time slots for this yummy fundraiser meal will be 5:30, 6:00, 6:30 and 7:00. 

DARTBALL GAME -  This week the game will be Monday (Feb. 8) at Immanuel/Dimock at 7:30 pm.  We will carpool from St. Paul/Freeman and leave at 6:30pm.  For more information, call Rev. Weeman at 925-4004.

LWML - will meet February 11th. at 2:00p.m. at the Salem Home upstairs coffee room. Alice and Marge hosting.

WIFI PASSWORD - The password has stayed the same.  You will just need to reconnect.  The password is John1930

VOLUNTEER NEEDED - We are looking for a volunteer to put flowers on the Altar the month of August. If you are willing to do this or if you have questions please talk to Sharon Pfeiffer. Thanks.

ANNUAL REPORTS -  Please get them in as soon as you can to Aleta Starner or Denise Peterson.  Would like to get them out in a timely manner.  Thank you to those who have already submitted their reports.

01-31-2016 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS this week please remember Darlene Schamber’s family in their mourning 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.

 

DARLENE SCHAMBER’S ENTRANCE INTO GLORY – We pray for peace and comfort for the family of Darlene Schamber whom God called home Saturday, Jan. 23^rd.  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.  Darlene’s home-going service was held Thursday, Jan. 28^th.

LADIES AID will meet on Feb. 4th at 7:00 pm with Darlene Schrag  as Hostess.  The Bible Study will be “The Story of Angels” followed by the Business meeting.  On Altar Guild for February is Sharon Pfeiffer and Millie Gunderson is Visiting Helper. 

DARTBALL GAME: This week the game will be Monday( Feb. 1)

at St. Paul/Freeman.  Game time is 7:30 pm.  2016 schedules are on the bulletin board.  For more information, call Rev. Weeman at
925-4004.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A VOLUNTEER to be a visiting helper in June, and also need a volunteer to put flowers on the altar in August. If you have any questions or are willing to help with either of these two things please talk to Sharon Pfeiffer. Thanks.

FOOD DRIVE:  We CAN make a difference. Please bring any CANNED soup or vegetable and place them in the fellowship hall under the bulletin board by next Sunday. The youth group wants to see how many CANS our church CAN donate to the local food panty.  

TODAY SUB SANDWICH Orders are due:   Subs will be made fresh and ready the weekend of Feb 6th, just in time for Super Bowl. Please see poster on the bulletin board or talk with any youth group member for more details or to place your orders.  

SIGN UP Today or Next Sunday (Feb 7th) for Valentine's Day Supper:  Sunday February 14th.  Come enjoy lettuce salad, grilled steak, potato, vegetable and cheesecake for only $13.  Time slots for this yummy fundraiser meal will be 5:30, 6:00, 6:30 and 7:00. 

MID WEEK MEALS FOR LENT: plan to join the youth group as we serve some freewill suppers before Lent services. Feb 10, 17, 24 and Mar 2, 9, 16.  Menu will be posted on the bulletin board in February

ANNUAL REPORTS:  Please get them in as soon as you can to either the Pastor, Aleta Starner or Denise Peterson.  Would like to get them out in a timely manner.  Thank you to those who have already submitted their reports.

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

01-24-2016 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS this week please remember Arden Stern’s family as they mourn in this difficult time and Darlene Schamber (hospitalized in Freeman) 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.

ARDEN STERN’S ENTRANCE INTO GLORY – We pray for peace and comfort for the family of Arden Stern whom God called home last Sunday, Jan. 17^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.  Arden’s home-going service was held last Thursday, Jan. 21^st.

DARTBALL GAME:  This week the game will be Monday (Jan.25) at Zion/Mitchell at 7:30pm.  We will carpool from St.Paul/Freeman and leave at 6:15pm.  2016 schedules are on the bulletin board.  For more information, call Rev. Weeman at 925-4004.

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

PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER using your God-given gifts and talents in service to our Lord and His church.  At our voters’ meeting next week we will need to fill various offices and positions.  Please contact the Chairman of the Congregation (Matt Dannenbring) or any elder if you are willing to have your name placed on the 2016 election ballot.  Thanks!

LADIES AID will meet on Feb. 4th at 7:00 pm with Darlene Schrag  as Hostess.  The Bible Study will be “The Story of Angels” followed by the Business meeting.  On Altar Guild for February is Sharon Pfeiffer and Millie Gunderson is Visiting Helper. 

YOUTH GROUP FUNDRAISER: Sub Sandwich Presales taken January 17th -- Jan 31st.   Subs will be made and ready the weekend of Feb 6th, just in time for Super Bowl. Please see poster on the bulletin board or talk with any youth group member for more details or to place your orders

FOOD DRIVE until Feb 7th.  We CAN make a difference. Please bring any CANNED soup or vegetable and place them in the fellowship hall under the bulletin board.  The youth group wants to see how many CANS our church CAN donate to the local food pantry.

VALENTINE'S DAY SUPPER:  Sunday February 14th.  Come enjoy lettuce salad, grilled steak, potato, vegetable and cheesecake for only $13. The Youth Group will be taking reservations for you and your guest(s) on Jan 31st and Feb 7th during coffee hour.  Time slots for this yummy fundraiser meal will be 5:30, 6:00, 6:30 and 7:00.  

CHRISTMAS PROGRam – If anyone would like a DVD of this year’s Children’s Christmas Program, it’s available from Walter Salis.  You may call him at (605) 212-9030.

COFFEE HOURS SCHEDULES are in the kitchen window, also there is a signup sheet on the bulletin board for dates that are still open if anyone would like to volunteer to fill the spots thank you.  Aleta Starner

USHER LIST there is a signup sheet for anyone who would like to be put on the usher list.  If you want your name on the list please sign up.  It is located on the bulletin board, thank you.

ANNUAL REPORTS:  Please get them in as soon as you can to either the Pastor, Aleta Starner or Denise Peterson.  Would like to get them out in a timely manner.  Thank you to those who have already submitted their reports.

01-17-2016 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS this week please 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:  Rev. Kenneth Soyk of Faith Lutheran Church in Parkston, and St. Peter Lutheran in Clayton, SD brings todays message “Look to Jesus”, based on Matthew 17: 1-9. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired

 

ANNUAL VOTERS’ MEETING NOTICE – Our annual voters’ meeting will be held January 25^th in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service.

PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER using your God-given gifts and talents in service to our Lord and His church.  In January we will need to fill various offices and positions.  Please contact the Chairman of the Congregation (Matt Dannenbring) or any elder if you are willing to have your name placed on the 2016 election ballot.  Thanks!

CHRISTMAS PROGRam – If anyone would like a DVD of this year’s Children’s Christmas Program, it’s available from Walter Salis.  You may call him at (605) 212-9030.

VALENTINE'S DAY SUPPER:  Sunday February 14th.  Come enjoy lettuce salad, grilled steak, potato, vegetable and cheesecake for only $13. The Youth Group will be taking reservations for you and your guest(s) on Jan 31st and Feb 7th during coffee hour.  Time slots for this yummy fundraiser meal will be 5:30, 6:00, 6:30 and 7:00.  

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS: The season will soon begin.

There will be a practice TODAY at 3PM and on SATURDAY (Jan. 23) at 3PM.  Women, men. and teenagers are welcome to participate. 

Most of the games are on Monday nights and there is no cost.

For more information, call Rev. Weeman at 925-4004.

FOOD DRIVE until Feb 7th.  We CAN make a difference. Please bring any CANNED soup or vegetable and place them in the fellowship hall under the bulletin board.  The youth group wants to see how many CANS our church CAN donate to the local food pantry.

YOUTH GROUP FUNDRAISER: Sub Sandwich Presales taken January 17th -- Jan 31st.   Subs will be made and ready the weekend of Feb 6th, just in time for Super Bowl. Please see poster on the bulletin board or talk with any youth group member for more details or to place your orders

COFFEE HOURS SCHEDULES are in the kitchen window, also there is a signup sheet on the bulletin board for dates that are still open if anyone would like to volunteer to fill the spots thank you  Aleta Starner

USHER LIST there is a signup sheet for anyone who would like to be put on the usher list.  If you want your name on the list please sign up.  It is located on the bulletin board, thank you.

ANNUAL REPORTS:  Please get them in as soon as you can to either the Pastor, Aleta Starner or Denise Peterson.  Would like to get them out in a timely manner.  Thank you to those who have already submitted their reports.

01-10-2016 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS this week please remember those who are recovering from surgery and illness (including Darlene Schamber in the Freeman Hospital), 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.

CHRISTMAS PROGRam – If anyone would like a DVD of this year’s Children’s Christmas Program, it’s available from Walter Salis.  You may call him at (605) 212-9030.

 

YOUTH GROUP - please plan on meeting today at 7pm at the church for an evening of fellowship. Beside planning some upcoming fundraisers we will have a devotion, compete at a game challenge and share some snacks.

 

BOE: THANK YOU to everyone who supported the Candy Cane Mission Tree.  We collected $100, in the box, along with other donations.  The money was given to the Youth Group to contribute to their mission trip next summer.

LWML will meet on Thursday January 14th at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Lee Lagendyk.

FOOD DRIVE until Feb 7th.  We CAN make a difference. Please bring any CANNED soup or vegetable and place them in the fellowship hall under the bulletin board.  The youth group wants to see how many CANS our church CAN donate to the local food pantry.

YOUTH GROUP FUNDRAISER: Sub Sandwich Presales taken January 17th -- Jan 31st.   Subs will be made and ready the weekend of Feb 6th, just in time for Super Bowl. Please see poster on the bulletin board or talk with any youth group member for more details or to place your orders

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS:  There will be a practice next Sunday (Jan 17) at 3pm.   All teenagers and adults (men & women) are welcome to participate.  There is no cost to play.  For more information call Rev. Weeman at 925-4004.Thank you.

OFFEE HOURS SCHEDULES are in the kitchen window, also there is a signup sheet on the bulletin board for dates that are still open if anyone would like to volunteer to fill the spots thank you  Aleta Starner

USHER LIST there is a signup sheet for anyone who would like to be put on the usher list.  If you want your name on the list please sign up.  It is located on the bulletin board, thank you.

ANNUAL REPORTS:  Please get them in as soon as you can to either the Pastor, Aleta Starner or Denise Peterson.  Would like to get them out in a timely manner.  Thank you to those who have already submitted their reports.

01-03-2016 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS this week please 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.

CHOIR:  The choir will NOT meet today. Our next practice will be January 10th at 11:30 and then continue every Sunday at 11:30 thru January.

LADIES AID: will meet Jan. 7, 2016 at 7:00  for Bible Study and Business meeting.  Sharon Pfeiffer is hostess.  On Altar Guild for January is Phyllis Knittel and Visiting Helpers are Sharon Pfeiffer and Garnet Stern. 

YOUTH GROUP - please plan on meeting January 10th 7pm at the church for a evening of fellowship. Beside planning some upcoming fundraisers we will have a devotion, compete at a game challenge and share some snacks.

2016 COFFEE HOUR GROUP schedules are done and if you would like one they are on the window ledge in the kitchen.

BOE - Please support the Mission tree by giving money for candy canes and later ornaments, throughout the Advent season.  The money
is to be donated to the Youth group's trip.

PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER using your God-given gifts and talents in service to our Lord and His church.  In January we will need to fill various offices and positions.  Please contact the Chairman of the Congregation (Matt Dannenbring) or any elder if you are willing to have your name placed on the 2016 election ballot.  Thanks!

12-27-2015 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS this week please 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.

BAPTISM OF KINSLEY BRODERS – We joyfully welcome Kinsley Ann Broders into our Christian family today through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism!  We thank God for giving Kinsley new birth, true faith and eternal life, and we pray that God’s holy angels will watch over her throughout her life.  Kinsley is the daughter of Tom and Kelli Broders.

There will be no SUNDAY SCHOOL today due to school vacation. /s/ Board of Education

No CONFIRMATION CLASS on Wednesday, Dec. 30^th.

CHOIR:  the choir will NOT meet today or January 3rd. Our next practice will be January 10th at 11:30 and then continue every Sunday at 11:30 thru January.

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS will be taken down on Saturday, Jan. 2^nd, beginning at 10:00 a.m.  If you have the time, would you please help us get the decorations and Christmas trees put back into storage?  Many hands will make light work!  Thank you in advance for your help!

LADIES AID: will meet Jan. 7, 2016 at 7:00  for Bible Study and Business meeting.  Sharon Pfeiffer is hostess.  On Altar Guild for January is Phyllis Knittel and Visiting Helpers are Sharon Pfeiffer and Garnet Stern.  Coffee Hour committee for Jan. 3, 2016 is Darlene Schrag, Mildred Siekmann and Susan Borglum. 

MAIN STREET LIVING CHRISTMAS PROJECT – a basket will be on a table in the Fellowship Hall if you are interested in contributing to this ministry.  Funds will be matched by the Ladies Aid. THANK YOU!

2016 COFFEE HOUR GROUP schedules are done and if you would like one they are on the window ledge in the kitchen.

BOE - Please support the Mission tree by giving money for candy canes and later ornaments, throughout the Advent season.  The money
is to be donated to the Youth group's trip.

PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER using your God-given gifts and talents in service to our Lord and His church.  In January we will need to fill various offices and positions.  Please contact the Chairman of the Congregation (Matt Dannenbring) or any elder if you are willing to have your name placed on the 2016 election ballot.  Thanks!

HOLIDAY CHEER: On December 18^th the Ladies Aid Visiting Committee delivered “Holiday Best Wishes” in the form of a personal visit, a Christmas card, and a bud vase containing a carnation & evergreens to the following church members.  Erna Bittner, Ann Broders, Alice Fliginger, Bernice Graber, Ella & Elsie Hein, Connie Hinckley, Cindy Hofer, LaVonne Knittel, Ruth Koerner, Melton & Lorna Langle, Mahala Peterson, Myron Schaffer, Gerhard & Darlene Schamber, Gary Schrag, Kermit Schrag,  Arden Stern, Pauline Walz, Marj Wollman.  Christmas cards were sent to June Heckenlaible in California, Altha Mayer in Wakonda, Lucille Rembold in Miller, and Marie Wrenn in Sioux City, IA.

If anyone has bud vases they no longer need please bring them to the church kitchen and mark them for the visiting committee, we will start saving vases for our next year deliveries. Thank you very much.

THANKS: to my wonderful church family for making my birthday extra special last Sunday, your kind words and cards were more than I expected. May God continue to bless all of us. Sharon

THANK YOU:  The youth group would like to say a big THANK YOU to all that have participated in giving to our fundraising efforts.  The craft sales, pizza & donut cards, leaf raking and Advent meals have given us a good start in raising what we will need to be able to go to the National Lutheran Youth Group Gathering in July. We still have a lot of funds needed but again Thank You. Your donations are what makes this trip even possible. Some of our upcoming fundraisers will be Super Bowl Sub Sandwiches, Valentines Supper and Easter Breakfast. Watch for more details as those dates get closer.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Youth Group.

12-20-1015 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS this week please 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.

 

Christmas Worship Services – We invite you to join us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of Man and Son of God!  Our Christmas Eve Children’s Program will be held on Dec. 24^th at 7:00 p.m.  Please mark your calendars and come rejoice with us as our youth present the Christmas story and as we worship our Savior and Redeemer.  Our Christmas Day service will be Dec. 25^th at 9:30 a.m.  Both services will be filled with your favorite Christmas hymns so bring a friend with you!

 

A Special Thank You to our Christmas Cantata members, Jane Kleinsasser (pianist) and Dan Harnish (violinist) for providing us with extra music and a wonderful program today.  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!

 

No CONFIRMATION CLASS on Wednesday, Dec. 23^rd.

 

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
 
Sunday 12/20/15 11:30-??  All kids, lunch provided
Wednesday 12/23/15 5:00-??All kids

MAIN STREET LIVING CHRISTMAS PROJECT – a basket will be on a table in the Fellowship Hall if you are interested in contributing to this ministry.  Funds will be matched by the Ladies Aid. THANK YOU!

 

BOE - Please support the Mission tree by giving money for candy canes and later ornaments, throughout the Advent season.  The money
is to be donated to the Youth group's trip.

 

THE SAMARITAN GROUP:  are selling our cookbooks at a discounted price in December. They are 1 cookbook for $20; 2 for $30; and 3 cookbooks for $40. They make a great Christmas present. We will be set up at the end of a table in the social room starting December 6th.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION:   Please stay for cake & ice cream after the service this morning to celebrate Sharon’s birthday.

 

There will be no SUNDAY SCHOOL on December 27th due to school vacation. /s/ Board of Education.

 

THANK YOU:  The youth group would like to say a big THANK YOU to all that have participated in giving to our fundraising efforts.  The craft sales, pizza & donut cards, leaf raking and Advent meals have given us a good start in raising what we will need to be able to go to the National Lutheran Youth Group Gathering in July. We still have a lot of funds needed but again Thank You. Your donations are what makes this trip even possible. Some of our upcoming fundraisers will be Super Bowl Sub Sandwiches, Valentines Supper and Easter Breakfast. Watch for more details as those dates get closer.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Youth Group.

 

2016 COFFEE HOUR GROUP schedules are done and if you would like one they are on the window ledge in the kitchen.