02-12-2017 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 – February 19^th: Rev. Jason Letsche of Blessed Redeemer Lutheran Church in Brandon, South Dakota presents the message, “Love, Hate, and Lex Talionis” based on Matthew 5: 38-48.  The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS:  This Monday, Feb. 13, Delmont plays at Freeman.  Game time is 7:30 p.m.

 

VALENTINE’S STEAK SUPPER:  The Youth Group is putting on a Valentine's steak supper tonight.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to help with flowers on the Altar, if you are willing to furnish flowers, put them on the Altar and then remove them after the service, please pick your month and sign the sheet on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall.  We need volunteers for these months: August, September of 2017 and also January 2018. 

WE ALSO NEED VISITING HELPERS for February and August, if you can help with this please sign the sheet posted on the bulletin board. Thanks. 

LENT MEALS:  need groups, families or individuals to provide and sever pre service lent meals on March 8, March 22 and April 5. Sign up on bulletin board or talk to Kristi Dannenbring.

USHER LIST anyone interested in ushering in the upcoming year please sign the sheet on the bulletin board thank you.

THRIVENT no longer mails a yearly reminder to its members concerning their Thrivent Choice Dollars.  Please call 1-800-847-4836 before March 1st.  Unfortunately, this directive must be made each year or Thrivent decides which non-profit organization it chooses to send your money to.  We, the Thrivent Committee of St Paul's, are hoping that you will call and give our church those funds to benefit our causes and needs at home thank you.

ANNUAL REOPORT:  It is that time of year again to get the annual report out.  When you have your report done please give it to Aleta Starner or Denise Peterson, put it in the secretary basket in the kitchen on the window ledge or e-mail to stpaulfreeman@gmail.com 

The following reports are still needed:  Trustees, and Treasurer’s report.  Thank you in advance for getting them to us in a timely manner.

PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY  that has been activated. 

Chris Kaus (nephew of Bob & Karen Pidde)
Stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas

WELLSPRING WHOLISTIC COUNSELING announces a part-time job opening for its administrative  position. This position serves as secretary and treasurer for the Wellspring Board and includes the coordination of billing information among the counselor, billing agency, and Board as well as other administrative tasks. Interested individuals should contact Dr. Dennis Ries, Wellspring Board president, at 925-7788 for more information.
Wellspring is a church supported, non-profit counseling service located in Freeman and serving the surrounding community areas. The wholistic concept of Wellspring supports each individual's physical, emotional and social well-being by providing a supportive environment and empowering individuals and families to experience safe, productive and positive life changes

02-05-2017 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.

IT IS OUR JOY to witness a miracle this morning as Jensyn May Fritz, infant daughter of Scott and Carly Fritz, is added to the family of God through the water and Word of Holy Baptism.  

NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS for 2017, will be installed in office, prior to the Prayers of The Church, this morning.

MAIN STREET LIVING – February 12^th: The message this week “Was There Ever Really A Choice?” is presented by Rev. Aaron Asmus of Memorial Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. The scriptural basis is Deuteronomy 30:15-20. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS:  This Monday, Feb. 6,

Dimock plays at Freeman.  Game time is 7:30 p.m.

LWML will meet on Thursday February 9th at 2:00 p.m. at the church. Gerry will Host and Alice will lead Bible Study.

VALENTINE’S STEAK SUPPER:  The Youth Group will be putting on a Valentine's steak supper on February 12. The cost is $13. All Singles, Couples and families are welcome, if you are interested, please see a youth group member after church today.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to help with flowers on the Altar, if you are willing to furnish flowers, put them on the Altar and then remove them after the service, please pick your month and sign the sheet on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall.  We need volunteers for these months: June, August, September of 2017 and also January 2018. 

WE ALSO NEED VISITING HELPERS for February and August, if you can help with this please sign the sheet posted on the bulletin board. Thanks. 

LENT MEALS:  need groups, families or individuals to provide and sever pre service lent meals on March 8, March 22 and April 5. Sign up on bulletin board or talk to Kristi Dannenbring.

USHER LIST anyone interested in ushering in the upcoming year please sign the sheet on the bulletin board thank you.

THRIVENT no longer mails a yearly reminder to it's members concerning their Thrivent Choice Dollars.  Please call 1-800-847-4836 before March 1st.  Unfortunately, this directive must be made each year or Thrivent decides which non profit organization it chooses to send your money to.  We, the Thrivent Committee of St Paul's, are hoping that you will call and give our church those funds to benefit our causes and needs at home thank you.

ANNUAL REOPORT:  It is that time of year again to get the annual report out.  When you have your report done please give it to Aleta Starner or Denise Peterson, put it in the secretary basket in the kitchen on the window ledge or e-mail to stpaulfreeman@gmail.com 

The following reports are still needed:  Trustees, Melcher Scholarship and Treasurer’s report.  Thank you in advance for getting them to us in a timely manner.

Announcements 01-29-2017

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 – February 5^th: Rev. Karl Gregory, Pastor at Bethesda Lutheran in Marion and First English Lutheran Church in Parker, South Dakota, brings us today’s message “Jesus Fulfilled the Law for You” based on Matthew 5:13-20. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

 

DISTRICT PRESIDENT SAILER received a request from the South Dakota Lutherans for Life, at the annual state meeting, to ask congregations to receive a door offering for the State organization (A Recognized Service Organization of the LC-MS). A free will offering was received last Sunday.  The offering plate will be available again today in the fellowship hall for anyone who has not yet had the opportunity to contribute.  Thank you!  Pastor Ellis

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

CALL MEETING – There will be a call meeting on Tuesday, January 31 at 7:30 p.m..  We will be voting on a pastor to place a call.

LADIES AID -  will meet on February 2 at 7:00 pm with Phyllis Knittel as Hostess.  We will continue the Study of Angels with Pastor Weeman followed by the business meeting.  Sharon Pfeiffer is on Altar Guild for February.

NEW CONGREGATIONAL OFFICERS elected by the voters today will be installed during worship next Sunday, February 5^th.

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS:  TODAY FREEMAN PLAYS AT CLAYTON.  If you want to carpool, be at St. Paul by 6:30 p.m.  Game time is 7:00 p.m.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to help with flowers on the Altar, if you are willing to furnish flowers, put them on the Altar and then remove them after the service, please pick your month and sign the sheet on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall.  We need volunteers for these months: May, June, August, September of 2017 and also January 2018.  

WE ALSO NEED VISITING HELPERS for February and August, if you can help with this please sign the sheet posted on the bulletin board. Thanks. 

 

VALENTIN’S STEAK SUPPER:  The Youth Group will be putting on a Valentine's steak supper on February 12. The cost is $13. All Singles, Couples and families are welcome, if you are interested, please see a youth group member after church today or next Sunday

 

ANNUAL REOPORT:  It is that time of year again to get the annual report out.  When you have your report done please give it to Aleta Starner or Denise Peterson, put it in the secretary basket in the kitchen on the window ledge or e-mail to stpaulfreeman@gmail.com 

The following reports are still needed:  Trustees, Melcher Scholarship and Treasurer’s report.  Thank you in advance for getting them to us in a timely manner.

USHER LIST anyone interested in ushering in the upcoming year please sign the sheet on the bulletin board thank you.

01-22-2017 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 – January 29, Rev. Ken Johnson of Zion Lutheran Church in Avon, and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Springfield South Dakota, brings the message today entitled “ The Blessed Life”, based on Matthew 5: 1-12. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

DISTRICT PRESIDENT SAILER received a request from the South Dakota Lutherans for Life, at the annual state meeting, to ask congregations to receive a door offering for the State organization (A Recognized Service Organization of the LC-MS). As announced last Sunday with the consensus of the Elders, a free will offering will be received after worship today.  You may also bring an offering next Sunday if you are not prepared to do so today. Pastor Ellis

PASTOR ELLIS will be gone tomorrow, January 23rd, through Saturday, January 28th.  If there is need for emergency pastoral care, contact the Elders or,  if they are not available, contact the Chairman.

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS  - There will be a PRACTICE TODAY, Jan. 22 at 3 p.m.  The FIRST GAME is this Monday, Jan. 23 at 7:30 p.m.—Mitchell at Freeman.  More players are invited and welcome to participate.  2017 SCHEDULES are on the bulletin board—pick one up.  Most games are on Monday nights and there is no cost to play.  For more information, call Rev. Weeman at 925-4004.

ANNUAL VOTERS’ MEETING NOTICE – Our annual voters’ meeting will be held January 29^th in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service.

CALL MEETING – There will be a call meeting on Tuesday, January 31 at 7:30 p.m..  We will be voting on a pastor to place a call.

LADIES AID -  will meet on February 2 at 7:00 pm with Phyllis Knittel as Hostess.  We will continue the Study of Angels with Pastor Weeman followed b;y the business meeting.  Sharon Pfeiffer is on Altar Guild for February.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 12TH Valentine's Steak Supper:
Youth Group and Mentor/Mentees will again be hosting this fundraiser. Watch for more details  in upcoming bulletins.

CHURCH POSITION - If anyone has interest in a Church position for the upcoming annual meeting in January, please contact nominating committee members Dean Dreessen, Blaine Saarie, Jesse Thomas or Randy Koerner.

ATTENTION CHURCH MEMBERS - The list of Funeral Serving Groups has been updated and was distributed last Sunday if you were missed; there are extra copies in the circular file out in the narthex. Thanks. 

ANNUAL REOPORT:  It is that time of year again to get the annual report out.  When you have your report done please give it to Aleta Starner or Denise Peterson, put it in the secretary basket in the kitchen on the window ledge or e-mail to stpaulfreeman@gmail.com.  The following reports are still needed:  Trustees, Board of Education, Melcher Scholarship and Treasurer’s report.  Thank you in advance for getting them to us in a timely manner.

PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY:  Due to the recent activation of the Parkston and Huron guard units there are several from our community who have been activated.  If you have a family member or friend who is serving in the military and would like them on a prayer list please contact Denise Peterson at 605-421-1266 or e-mail her at peterson220@goldenwest.net .  Please include their names and where they are currently stationed.  I will then make a list and publish it in the bulletin.
 

    Stationed in Kuwait with the 153rd Engineer Battalion
 

            Lee Heckenlaible (Nephew of Arlene Stern)
            Lindsey Graber (Granddaughter of Lonnie Graber)
            Wade and Tanner Rupp (Father and Son from Freeman)

Anyone who would like a care package sent to a family member or loved one should contact Diane Schnabel at 660-2911. Care packages will be mailed out sometime in mid-February.

01-15-2017 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 – January 22, Rev. Tim Rynearson of Peace Lutheran in Brookings and Redeemer Lutheran in Flandreau, South Dakota delivers today’s message “The Lord is My Light” based on Psalm 27.  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.

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS :  There will be a PRACTICE NEXT SUNDAY, Jan. 22 at 3 p.m.  The first GAME is MONDAY, Jan.23 at 7:30 p.m.—Mitchell at Freeman. 2017 SCHEDULES are on the bulletin board—pick one up.  All men, women. teenagers of St. Paul are invited and welcome to participate.  Most games are on Mondays nights and there is no cost.  For more information, call Rev. Weeman at 605-925-4004.

 

CHURCH POSITION - If anyone has interest in a Church position for the upcoming annual meeting in January, please contact nominating committee members Dean Dreessen, Blaine Saarie, Jesse Thomas or Randy Koerner.

CONGREGATION FUN NIGHT:  the mentor/mentees along with the Samaritans are hosting a Congregation Fun Night tonight, January 15th. It will begin with games at 4:30 P.M. Supper will follow at 5:30.

 

A SEVEN WEEK WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY of the book of Job will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 – 7:00 beginning on January 18^th in the fellowship hall.  The study is a Chonda Pierce Bible study that focuses on Job’s struggles and enduring faith.  This is a study filled with truth and humor that will focus on loss, grief, doubt, truth, and grace. 

Since books need to be ordered, please let either Shirley or Betsy Knodel know if you would like to join this study.

THE NEW COFFEE HOUR schedule is out on the kitchen window in the secretary basket if you would like one.

 

ANNUAL REOPORT:  It is that time of year again to get the annual report out.  When you have your report done please give it to Aleta Starner or Denise Peterson, put it in the secretary basket in the kitchen on the window ledge or e-mail to stpaulfreeman@gmail.com 

The following reports are needed:  Trustees report, Board of Education, Melcher Scholarship report, Mentor-Mentee report, Lutheran Women’s League and Treasurer’s.  Thank you in advance for getting them to us in a timely manner.

Winter Wears THANK YOU!  With your help the Youth Group collected items that blessed so many families in need. Items were taken and distributed through the Bridgewater food pantry this year.  There were over 180 items donated. Check out the list on the bulletin board of what we were able to give with your donations also including items that we purchased with funds from the free will offering we received from Advent meals. Thanks again.

ANNUAL VOTERS’ MEETING NOTICE – Our annual voters’ meeting will be held January 29^th in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service.

CALL MEETING – There will be a call meeting on Tuesday, January 31 at 7:30 p.m..  We will be voting on a pastor to place a call.

PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY:  Due to the recent activation of the Parkston and Huron guard units there are several from our community who have been activated.  If you have a family member or friend who is serving in the military and would like them on a prayer list please contact Denise Peterson at 605-421-1266 or e-mail her at peterson220@goldenwest.net .

Please include their names and where they are currently stationed.  I will then make a list and publish it in the bulletin.
    Stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas with the 153rd Engineer Battalion
            Lee Heckenlaible (Nephew of Arlene Stern)
            Lindsey Graber (Granddaughter of Lonnie Graber)
            Wade and Tanner Rupp (Father and Son from Freeman)

Anyone who would like a care package sent to a family member or loved one should contact Diane Schnabel at 660-2911. Care packages will be mailed out sometime in mid-February.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 12TH Valentine's Steak Supper:
Youth Group and Mentor/Mentees will again be hosting this fundraiser. Watch for more details  in upcoming bulletins.

FUNERAL SERVING GROUPS:  The list has been updated. All members are encouraged to participate in serving fellowship luncheons at funerals. One group will take responsibility for each funeral, rotating the groups. The chairman will contact members of that group or you can call the chairman, for donations of food & offers for helping to setup, serve, and clean up; each group will also accept offers from anyone listed in other groups. Please note that both husband & wife are listed, when possible men are welcome to help. The revised list of groups will be available from the ushers after the service this morning and this list will also be posted on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall. If you notice that a member was overlooked please inform one of the group chairmen. Thanks.

DISTRICT PRESIDENT SAILER received a request from the South Dakota Lutherans for Life, at the annual state meeting, to ask congregations to receive a door offering for the State organization (A Recognized Service Organization of the LC-MS). Pursuant to discussion with the Elders, a door offering will be received next Sunday.   Pastor Ellis

01-08-2017 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 – January 15, Today’s message, “Behold, the Lamb of God” is presented by Rev. Corey Aker of Faith Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD. The scriptural base is John 1: 36. 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.

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS:  The 2017 season will soon begin.  There will be a PRACTICE TODAY, January 8 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul/Freeman.  All men, women, and teenagers of St. Paul are invited and welcome to participate.  Most of the games are on Monday nights and there is no cost.  For more information, contact Rev. Weeman at (605) 925-4004.

CALL COMMITTEE:  there will be a Call Committee meeting onThursday January 12^th at 7:00 p.m.

CONGREGATION FUN NIGHT:  the mentor/mentees along with the Samaritans are hosting a Congregation Fun Night on Sunday, January 15th. It will begin with games at 4:30 P.M. Supper will follow at 5:30. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board. Please sign up by January 8th. We are looking forward to seeing you there. Talk to Diane, LaNae, or Karen if you have any questions.

A SEVEN WEEK WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY of the book of Job will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 – 7:00 beginning on January 18^th in the fellowship hall.  The study is a Chonda Pierce Bible study that focuses on Job’s struggles and enduring faith.  This is a study filled with truth and humor that will focus on loss, grief, doubt, truth, and grace.  Since books need to be ordered, please let either Shirley or Betsy Knodel know if you would like to join this study.

CHURCH POSITION - If anyone has interest in a Church position for the upcoming annual meeting in January, please contact nominating committee members Dean Dreessen, Blaine Saarie, Jesse Thomas or Randy Koerner.

THE NEW COFFEE HOUR schedule is out on the kitchen window in the secretary basket if you would like one.

ANNUAL REOPORT:  It is that time of year again to get the annual report out.  When you have your report done please give it to Aleta Starner or Denise Peterson, put it in the secretary basket in the kitchen on the window ledge or e-mail to stpaulfreeman@gmail.com 

The following reports are needed:  Trustees report, Board of Education, Board of Evangelism, Melcher Scholarship report, Youth Group report, Mentor-Mentee report, Samaritans report, Ladies Aid, Lutheran Women’s League and Treasurer’s.  Thank you in advance for getting them to us in a timely manner.

Winter Wears THANK YOU!  With your help the Youth Group collected items that blessed so many families in need. Items were taken and distributed through the Bridgewater food pantry this year.  There were over 180 items donated. Check out the list on the bulletin board of what we were able to give with your donations also including items that we purchased with funds from the free will offering we received from Advent meals. Thanks again.

PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY:  Due to the recent activation of the Parkston and Huron guard units there are several from our community who have been activated.  If you have a family member or friend who is serving in the military and would like them on a prayer list please contact Denise Peterson at 605-421-1266 or e-mail her at peterson220@goldenwest.net .

Please include their names and where they are currently stationed.  I will then make a list and publish it in the bulletin.
    Stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas with the 153rd Engineer Battalion
            Lee Heckenlaible (Nephew of Arlene Stern)
            Lindsey Graber (Granddaughter of Lonnie Graber)
            Wade and Tanner Rupp (Father and Son from Freeman)

 
Anyone who would like a care package sent to a family member or loved one should contact Diane Schnabel at 660-2911. Care packages will be mailed out sometime in mid-February.

01-01-2017 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 – January 8, Rev. Greg Lehr of Zion Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD, brings us today’s message “Real Identity in 2017” based on Romans 6: 1-11. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

WEEKDAY SCHOOL & CONFIRMATION: We will resume weekday and confirmation classes on January 4, 2017 at 4:30.

LADIES AID  will meet on Jan. 5, 2017 at 7:00 pm with Julianne Huber as hostess.  Bible Study on Angels with Pastor Weeman followed by the business meeting. Altar Guild for January is Phyllis Knittel and Visiting Helpers are Sharon Pfeiffer and Garnet Stern.  

 

LADIES AID CHRISTMAS PROJECT this year is Main Street Living.  There will be a basket in the Fellowship Hall if you are interested in supporting this project.  The Ladies Aid will match the funds collected.

CHURCH POSITION - If anyone has interest in a Church position for the upcoming annual meeting in January, please contact nominating committee members Dean Dreessen, Blaine Saarie, Jesse Thomas or Randy Koerner.

CONGREGATION FUN NIGHT:  the mentor/mentees along with the Samaritans are hosting a Congregation Fun Night on Sunday, January 15th. It will begin with games at 4:30 P.M. Supper will follow at 5:30. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board. Please sign up by January 8th. We are looking forward to seeing you there. Talk to Diane, LaNae, or Karen if you have any questions.

HOLIDAY CHEER:  On December 20^th the 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, Marvin Dannenbring, Alice Fliginger, Millie Gunderson, Ella & Elsie Hein, LaVonne Knittel, Ruth Koerner, Melton & Lorna Langle, Mahala Peterson, Henrietta Rhoades, Myron Schaffer, Gerhard  Schamber, Kermit Schrag,  Pauline Walz.  Christmas cards were sent to June Heckenlaible in California, 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.

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS for 6:00 p.m. on Friday January 6^th to remove and place the Christmas decorations back into storage.  All help is appreciated.

PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY  Due to the recent activation of the Parkston and Huron guard units there are several from our community who have been activated.  If you have a family member or friend who is serving in the military and would like them on a prayer list please contact Denise Peterson at 605-421-1266 or e-mail her at peterson220@goldenwest.net .

Please include their names and where they are currently stationed.  I will then make a list and publish it in the bulletin.
    Stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas with the 153rd Engineer Battalion
            Lee Heckenlaible (Nephew of Arlene Stern)
            Lindsey Graber (Granddaughter of Lonnie Graber)
            Wade and Tanner Rupp (Father and Son from Freeman)

Anyone who would like a care package sent to a family member or loved one should contact Diane Schnabel at 660-2911. Care packages will be mailed out sometime in mid-February.

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS:  The 2017 season will soon begin.  There will be a PRACTICE NEXT SUNDAY, January 8 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul/Freeman.  All men, women, and teenagers of St. Paul are invited and welcome to participate.

Most of the games are on Monday nights and there is no cost.
For more information, contact Rev. Weeman at (605) 925-4004.

THE NEW COFFEE HOUR schedule is out in on the kitchen window in the secretary basket if you would like one.

 

ANNUAL REOPORT it is that time of year again to get the annual report out.  When you have your report done please give it to Aleta Starner, Denise Peterson or put it in the secretary basket in the kitchen on the window ledge or e-mail to stpaulfreeman@gmail.com  

The following reports are needed:  Trustees report, Board of Education, Board of Evangelism, Melcher Scholarship report, Youth Group report, Mentor-Mentee report, Samaritans report, Ladies Aid, Lutheran Women’s League and Treasurer’s.  Thank you in advance for getting them to us in a timely manner.

12-25-2016 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 – January 1, Rev. Chris Esget, the 6^th Vice president of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, and Pastor at Immanuel Lutheran in Alexandria, Virginia, brings us today’s message “The Name of Jesus” based on Luke 2: 21. 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.

WEEKDAY SCHOOL & CONFIRMATION: We will resume weekday and confirmation classes on January 4, 2017 at 4:30.

LADIES AID  will meet on Jan. 5, 2017 at 7:00 pm with Julianne Huber as hostess.  Bible Study on Angels with Pastor Weeman followed by the business meeting. Altar Guild for January is Phyllis Knittel and Visiting Helpers are Sharon Pfeiffer and Garnet Stern.  

"WINTER WEARS " GIVING TREE :
We are asking the congregation to help us purchase Winter items to wear , such as coats, boots hats, gloves & scarves.  Clean Slightly used items will also be accepted. Items can be placed on and around the giving tree in the fellowship hall throughout December.  Items will be distributed to local families that need them.

LADIES AID CHRISTMAS PROJECT this year is Main Street Living.  There will be a basket in the Fellowship Hall if you are interested in supporting this project.  The Ladies Aid will match the funds collected.

THE MENTOR/MENTEES along with the Samaritans are hosting a Congregation Fun Night on Sunday, January 15th. It will begin with games at 4:30 P.M. Supper will follow at 5:30. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board. Please sign up by January 8th. We are looking forward to seeing you there. Talk to Diane, LaNae, or Karen if you have any questions.

HOLIDAY CHEER:  On December 20^th the 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, Marvin Dannenbring, Alice Fliginger, Millie Gunderson, Ella & Elsie Hein, LaVonne Knittel, Ruth Koerner, Melton & Lorna Langle, Mahala Peterson, Henrietta Rhoades, Myron Schaffer, Gerhard  Schamber, Kermit Schrag,  Pauline Walz.  Christmas cards were sent to June Heckenlaible in California, 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.

PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY  Due to the recent activation of the Parkston and Huron guard units there are several from our community who have been activated.  If you have a family member or friend who is serving in the military and would like them on a prayer list please contact Denise Peterson at 605-421-1266 or e-mail her at peterson220@goldenwest.net .

Please include their names and where they are currently stationed.  I will then make a list and publish it in the bulletin.
    Stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas with the 153rd Engineer Battalion
            Lee Heckenlaible (Nephew of Arlene Stern)
            Lindsey Graber (Granddaughter of Lonnie Graber)
            Wade and Tanner Rupp (Father and Son from Freeman)

Anyone who would like a care package sent to a family member or loved one should contact Diane Schnabel at 660-2911. Care packages will be mailed out sometime in mid February.

12-18-2016 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 – December 25, Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola, President of the Mid South District LCMS, delivers the Christmas message “Mary, Did You Know”, based on Matthew 1: 18-25. This presentation also features a special guest appearance by Nashville recording artist, Jacob Daniel. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

A WARM WELCOME and "Thank You" this morning to Reverend and Mrs. James Mueller, as he preaches the Word of the Lord this day.

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Sun Dec 18th  11:30-1:30 lunch provided
Wed Dec 21st 5-6:15
Friday Dec 23rd 5:00-?

PASTOR ELLIS will be gone Thursday, December 15^th through Monday, December 19^th.  Rev. James Mueller will preach on December 18^th.  There will be no Communion.  There will be Communion on Sunday, December 25^th.  If emergency pastoral care is needed while Pastor Ellis is away, contact the Elders or, if they are not available, contact the Chairman. 

THERE WILL BE NO WEEKDAY SCHOOL for 5-6^th grade on Wednesday, December 21.  We will resume weekday classes on January 4, 2017 at 4:30.

"WINTER WEARS " GIVING TREE AND ADVENT MEALS IN DECEMBER :

The Youth will be hosting mid-week advent meals in December before Advent Services at 7p.m.  We will serve from 6 p.m. -- 6:45p.m.

Dec 21 Pork Sandwich

A freewill offering will be taken and split equally between the "Winter Wears" project and Youth Group Convention Fund.

We are asking the congregation to help us purchase Winter items to wear , such as coats, boots hats, gloves & scarves.  Clean Slightly used items will also be accepted. Items can be placed on and around the giving tree in the fellowship hall throughout December.  Items will be distributed to local families that need them.

LADIES AID CHRISTMAS PROJECT this year is Main Street Living.  There will be a basket in the Fellowship Hall if you are interested in supporting this project.  The Ladies Aid will match the funds collected.

THE MENTOR/MENTEES along with the Samaritans are hosting a Congregation Fun Night on Sunday, January 15th. It will begin with games at 4:30 P.M. Supper will follow at 5:30. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board. Please sign up by January 8th. We are looking forward to seeing you there. Talk to Diane, LaNae, or Karen if you have any questions.

12-11-2016 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 – December 18, Rev. Daniel Deardoff of Blessed Redeemer Lutheran Church in Brandon, South Dakota brings us today’s message “God With Us…Do You Believe It?”, based on Matthew 1: 18-25. 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.

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Sun Dec 11th  11:30-1:30 lunch provided
Sun Dec 18th  11:30-1:30 lunch provided
Wed Dec 21st 5-6:15
Friday Dec 23rd 5:00-?

WOMENS BIBLE STUDY GROUP will meet Dec.14th at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Julie Huber. Bring goodies.

LWML will meet Dec. 15^th at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Julie Huber. Remember to bring your Christmas goodies and Christmas reading or story.

PASTOR ELLIS will be gone Thursday, December 15^th through Monday, December 19^th.  Rev. James Mueller will preach on December 18^th.  There will be no Communion.  There will be Communion on Sunday, December 25^th.  If emergency pastoral care is needed while Pastor Ellis is away, contact the Elders or, if they are not available, contact the Chairman. 

"WINTER WEARS " GIVING TREE AND ADVENT MEALS IN DECEMBER :

The Youth will be hosting mid-week advent meals in December before Advent Services at 7p.m.  We will serve from 6 p.m. -- 6:45p.m.

Dec 14  Pasta with Meat Sauce
Dec 21 Pork Sandwich

A freewill offering will be taken and split equally between the "Winter Wears" project and Youth Group Convention Fund.

We are asking the congregation to help us purchase Winter items to wear , such as coats, boots hats, gloves & scarves.  Clean Slightly used items will also be accepted. Items can be placed on and around the giving tree in the fellowship hall throughout December.  Items will be distributed to local families that need them.

LADIES AID CHRISTMAS PROJECT this year is Main Street Living.  There will be a basket in the Fellowship Hall if you are interested in supporting this project.  The Ladies Aid will match the funds collected.

THE LADIES AID has given a check for $6000.00 to the church treasurer for the 2016 Bazaar receipts. Thank you.

PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY  Due to the recent activation of the Parkston and Huron guard units there are several from our community who have been activated.  If you have a family member or friend who is serving in the military and would like them on a prayer list please contact Denise

Peterson at 605-421-1266 or e-mail her at peterson220@goldenwest.net.  Please include their names and where they are currently stationed.  I will then make a list and publish it in the bulletin.

    Stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas with the 153^rd Engineer Battalion
            Lee Heckenlaible (Nephew of Arlene Stern)
            Lindsey Graber (Granddaughter of Lonnie Graber)
            Wade and Tanner Rupp (Father and Son from Freeman)

12-04-2016 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 – December 11, 2016 Rev. Gary Jacobson Pastor at Bethesda Lutheran in Hot Springs, South Dakota delivers this advent message, “Are You the One?”, Based on Matthew 11: 2-11. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired

"WINTER WEARS " GIVING TREE AND ADVENT MEALS IN DECEMBER :

The Youth will be hosting mid-week advent meals in December before Advent Services at 7p.m.  We will serve from 6 p.m. -- 6:45p.m.

Dec 7  Baked Potato Feed
Dec 14  Pasta with Meat Sauce
Dec 21 Pork Sandwich

A freewill offering will be taken and split equally between the "Winter Wears" project and Youth Group Convention Fund.

We are asking the congregation to help us purchase Winter items to wear , such as coats, boots hats, gloves & scarves.  Clean Slightly used items will also be accepted. Items can be placed on and around the giving tree in the fellowship hall throughout December.  Items will be distributed to local families that need them.

 

PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY  Due to the recent activation of the Parkston and Huron guard units there are several from our community who Have been activated.  If you have a family member or friend who is serving in the military and would like them on a prayer list please contact Denise Peterson at 605-421-1266 or e-mail her at peterson220@goldenwest.net.  Please include their names and where they are currently stationed.  I will then make a list and publish it in the bulletin.

    Stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas with the 153^rd Engineer Battalion

            Lee Heckenlaible (Nephew of Arlene Stern)

            Lindsey Graber (Granddaughter of Lonnie Graber)

            Wade and Tanner Rupp (Father and Son from Freeman)

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Sun Dec 4 10:30-12
Sun Dec 11th  11:30-1:30 lunch provided
Sun Dec 18th  11:30-1:30 lunch provided
Wed Dec 21st 5-6:15
Friday Dec 23rd 5:00-?

IF YOU ARE READY for an enriching experience there is a mission opportunity close to home.  Immigrants in the Freeman area want help learning English.  A knowledge of Spanish is not required.  If you are willing to volunteer contact Lois Kaufman, (605) 648-3678, for more information.