05-14-2017 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 – May 21, Rev. David Knefelkamp of Zion Lutheran in White, SD and First English Lutheran Church in Aurora, SD brings us today’s message “Revelation of God” based on Mark: 4 1-20. 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.

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 May 21st and also on the 28th. Your participation in this fund drive will be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.

IF YOU WERE NOT PREPARED last Sunday, you may still give a free-will offering to Main Street Living this morning after worship.  A basket will be available during coffee hour.  Thank You! 

CHURCH CLEANING if you or know of someone interested in cleaning the church please contact Dan Podzimek at 605-310-8826, thank you.

05-07-2017 Announcements

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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 – May 14, Today’s message is presented by Rev. Micah Bauer of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Brookings, SD. Titled “We are Special (but not that way)” the sermon is based on 1 Peter 2: 9-10. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired

MAIN STREET LIVING SUNDAY - District President, Rev. Scott Sailer has declared Sunday, May 7th, to be Main Street Living Sunday.  See the bulletin insert for information about MSL.  A free-will offering for Main Street Living will be received after worship this morning.

LWML – Will meet on Thursday, May 11^th at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Lee Lagendyke.

04-30-2017 Announcements

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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 – May 07, Rev. Josh Baumann of Faith Lutheran Church in Pierre South Dakota brings us todays presentation titled “Marks of the Good Shepherd” based on John 10:10. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired

LADIES AID will meet on May 4th at 7:00 p.m. with Mildred Siekmann as Hostess.  Pastor Weeman will continue the Bible Study on Angels, followed by the business meeting.  Nancy Dykstra and Nanette Koehn are on Altar Guild for May and June  Schamber is Visiting Helper

QUARTERLY VOTERS MEETING NOTICE – Our Spring voters meeting will be held on today in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service.  Please plan to attend.

CALL MEETING – There will be a call meeting on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 7:30 p.m..  We will be voting on a pastor to place a call to.  Please plan to attend.

MAIN STREET LIVING SUNDAY - District President, Rev. Scott Sailer has declared Sunday, May 7th, to be Main Street Living Sunday. See the bulletin insert for information about MSL.  A free-will offering for Main Street Living will be received after worship next Sunday.

 LFL - The quarterly Southeastern South Dakota Lutherans For Life meeting will be held here at St. Paul, on Friday, May 5th, at 7:00 p.m.  All are invited and are welcome to attend.

Pastor David W. Ellis / President, SESDLFL

04-23-2017 Announcements

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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 – April 30, Rev. David Otten Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Gettysburg, SD.  Today’s message “Open Eyes”, the message is based on Luke 24;16. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES is now taking bids for summer lawn care for the church property.  Please get your bid to Dan Podzimek.  Text or call 605-310-8826.

LADIES AID will meet on May 4th at 7:00 p.m. with Mildred Siekmann as Hostess.  Pastor Weeman will continue the Bible Study on Angels, followed by the business meeting.  Nancy Dykstra and Nanette Koehn are on Altar Guild for May and June  Schamber is Visiting Helper

The WOMEN'S SMALL BIBLE STUDY of Job will begin again at 5:30 P.M. on Wednesday, April 26th. 

QUARTERLY VOTERS MEETING NOTICE – Our Spring voters meeting will be held on April 30, 2017 in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service.  Please plan on to attend.

CALL MEETING – There will be a call meeting on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 7:30 p.m..  We will be voting on a pastor to place a call to.  Please plan on to attend.

04-16-2017 Announcements

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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.

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 – April 23rd, Rev. Benjamin Theiss Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Onida, Trinity Lutheran Church in Blunt and mmanuel Lutheran Church in Harrold, SD.  Today’s message “The Easter Celebration Continues”, based on1 Peter 1: 3-9.  The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

THERE WILL BE NO SUNDAY SCHOOL TODAY.

 

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES is now taking bids for summer lawn care for the church property.  Please get your bid to Dan Podzimek.  Text or call 605-310-8826.

A SPECIAL THANKS to the St. Paul Lutheran Church congregation for allowing us the use of your Fellowship Hall for Melton’s 90 birthday celebration.   Many thanks to those that attended or sent him greetings, it was a memorable day.  The Melton Langle Family

Easter Lily Memorials:

 

Arlene Stern in memory of Arden Stern;

 

Keith & Betsy Knodel in memory of Mom, Eileen Ahart and nephew, Cody Noteboom

Keith & Betsy Knodel in memory of Dad, Clifford Knodel and Aunt, Bernice Mettler

           Gary & Nancy Dykstra in memory of Delmer & Vivian Dykstra and

         Albert & Betty Koehn

 

        Wyona Hofer in memory of Harris, Patty and Ted Hofer

 

       Gary & Cheryl Walz in memory of Pauline Walz

 

     Jim & Susan Rigo in memory of Eddie Schamber, Charles Schamber,            

  Dr. Dominic Rigo, Caroline Rigo and Orin Bender 

 

Wellspring Wholistic Care Center is a church supported non-profit counseling service that serves Freeman and the surrounding areas.  The primary goal of Wellspring Wholistic Care Center is to provide a supportive environment by empowering the individual and his/her family to experience safe, productive, and positive changes.  This is accomplished through identifying and utilizing their strengths in times of crisis, life changes, and adjustments.  We appreciate the support and prayers that we have received from our communities.  It is this continuing support that will provide Wellspring Wholistic Care Center with an opportunity to carry out its mission.

 Wellspring Wholistic Care Center’s Board of Directors would like to invite you to the 2017 Annual Meeting that will take place on Monday, April 24^th, 2017 located in the Freeman Regional Health Services Community Room at 7:00pm.

 

 We look forward to the upcoming year and are excited to see how we can work together to assist our society in achieving a higher level of health.  Hope to see to see you there!

 Wellspring Wholistic Care Center Board of Directors

 

04-09-2017 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 – April 16th, Rev. Cory Rajek Faith Lutheran Church Pierre, SD Today’s message “Proof of God’s Wondrous Love” the message is based on Matthew 28: 1-10. 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.

An OPEN HOUSE in honor of Melton Langle’s 90th birthday will be held today at 2:00-4:00 PM, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Freeman, SD.  Cake and ice cream will be served.  No gifts please.  Greetings may be sent to:  Melton Langle, 106 W. 7th St., Freeman, SD 57029

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES is now taking bids for summer lawn care for the church property.  Please get your bid to Dan Podzimek.  Text or call 605-310-8826.

THE FLOWERS at front of the nave are from the Pauline Walz funeral.

LWML will meet on Wednesday April 12th at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Julie Huber.

04-02-2017 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 – April 9th, Rev. Ray Greenseth, Pastor at Messiah Lutheran in Murdo, St. Paul’s Lutheran in Draper, St. Peter’s Lutheran in Midland, and Our Redeemer Lutheran in Philip brings today’s message “A Mission of Peace”, based on Zechariah 9: 9-12.  The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

LENTEN MID WEEK MEALS:

Serving from 6-6:45 pm. Church service at 7pm.

April 5 :

Pulled pork, pasta salad and chips

EASTER EGG HUNT is being planned for Sunday School Children the last half of SS hour on April 2^nd.

LADIES AID will meet on April  6th at 7:00 p.m. with Darlene Schrag as Hostess.  Pastor Weeman will lead the Bible Study followed by the Business meeting.  Mildred Siekmann is on Altar Guild for April and Phyllis Knittel is Visiting Helper.

An OPEN HOUSE in honor of Melton Langle’s 90th birthday will be held on Sunday, April 9, 2017 2:00-4:00 PM, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Freeman, SD.  Cake and ice cream will be served.  No gifts please.  Greetings may be sent to:  Melton Langle, 106 W. 7th St., Freeman, SD 57029

CHURCH MEMBERS ROSTER Please add LouRae Langle to the church member ship list phone number 925-4102 sorry that I missed you on the list (aleta)

NEW ADDRESS for Roman and Norma Miller is 5760 East Red Oak Drive Apt 110, Sioux Falls, SD 57110 if you would like to send them a letter.

 

03-26-2017 Announcement

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 – April 2^nd, Rev. Adam Welton of Zion Lutheran in Presho and Trinity Lutheran in Reliance, SD brings us Today’s message “Hope For Skeletons” based on Ezekiel 37: 1-14. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

LENTEN MID WEEK MEALS:

Serving from 6-6:45 pm. Church service at 7pm.

March 29 hosted by Youth Group
Scalloped potatoes and ham & fruit 

April 5 :

Pulled pork, pasta salad and chips

MENTOR/MENTEE MEETING  tonight at 7 pm Teams Lindsay & Kristi and Bryce & Mark will be hosting.  Come for devotion time, filling Easter eggs, playing games and having bananas splits. 
 

EASTER EGG HUNT is being planned for Sunday School Children the last half of SS hour on April 2^nd
 

LADIES AID will meet on April  6th at 7:00 p.m. with Darlene Schrag as Hostess.  Pastor Weeman will lead the Bible Study followed by the Business meeting.  Mildred Siekmann is on Altar Guild for April and Phyllis Knittel is Visiting Helper.
 

An OPEN HOUSE in honor of Melton Langle’s 90th birthday will be held on Sunday, April 9, 2017 2:00-4:00 PM, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Freeman, SD.  Cake and ice cream will be served.  No gifts please.  Greetings may be sent to:  Melton Langle, 106 W. 7th St., Freeman, SD 57029

03-19-2017 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 – March 26, no schedule posted.

LENTEN MID WEEK MEALS:

Serving from 6-6:45 pm. Church service at 7pm.

March 22 hosted by Samaritan Group
Taco buffet
March 29 hosted by Youth Group
Scalloped potatoes and ham & fruit 

April 5 : open/ TBA

USHER LIST - we need some people to sign up to usher as of now we do not have anyone for the new year.

MENTOR/MENTEE MEETING  March 26 at 7 pm Teams Lindsay & Kristi and Bryce & Mark will be hosting.  Come for devotion time, filling Easter eggs, playing games and having bananas splits. 

EASTER EGG HUNT is being planned for Sunday School Children the last half of SS hour on April 2^nd.

I do not  use any SOCIAL MEDIA other than email.  I do not text and I do not open incoming texts. If you need to contact for any purpose, call my Cell # or email me at the number and mail address inside the front page of the Sunday bulletin.   Thank you.  Pastor Ellis

 

CHAIRMAN DEAN DREESSEN IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE the appointment of Karissa Podzimek to the Board of Education at St. Paul to fill the vacant position.  “Thank you Karissa for your service to our Church.”

03-12-2017 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 – March 19, no schedule posted.

LENTEN MID WEEK MEALS:

Serving from 6-6:45 pm. Church service at 7pm.

March 15 hosted by Youth Group
Creamy turkey pasta & lettuce salad
March 22 hosted by Samaritan Group
Taco buffet
March 29 hosted by Youth Group
Scalloped potatoes and ham & fruit 

April 5 : open/ TBA

USHER LIST - we need some people to sign up to usher as of now we do not have anyone for the new year.

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS:  Special thanks to all who played dartball this year.  It was another great season for all kinds of reasons—there is more to dartball than just throwing darts.  And special thanks to Bunne for the delicious “meals”.

Until next year—Rev. W.

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!! We have posted the list of volunteers for Altar flowers and the volunteers willing to visit our shut-ins, on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall.  Please notice there is still an open month for visitations and also for Altar flowers, when it gets closer to those months; if you are able to help please sign the sheet. Thanks.

 

EASTER LILY PRE-ORDER – In celebration of Easter, lilies are available from The Vintage Vault.  They will be delivered to the church for Easter morning and you may take your Lily home after services. Please let Dawn know if you would like the name for whom the flowers are given in memory of.   6” Easter Lily (6+ blooms) $26.95, 8” Easter Lily (12+ blooms) $39.95.  Pre-Order deadline is March 12.  Please contact Dawn at 660-0264 or the store at 925-4200.

MENTOR/MENTEE MEETING  March 26 at 7 pm Teams Lindsay & Kristi and Bryce & Mark will be hosting.  Come for devotion time, filling Easter eggs, playing games and having bananas splits. 

 

EASTER EGG HUNT is being planned for Sunday School Children the last half of SS hour on April 2^nd.

I do not  use any SOCIAL MEDIA other than email.  I do not text and I do not open incoming texts. If you need to contact for any purpose, call my Cell # or email me at the number and mail address inside the front page of the Sunday bulletin.   Thank you.  Pastor Ellis

03-05-2017 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.

MAIN STREET LIVING – March 12^th:  The message is delivered by Rev. Matthew Resner of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Menno, and St. Paul Lutheran in Scotland South Dakota.  The sermon “Nicodemus” is based on John 3:1-17. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

LWML - will meet Thursday March 9th at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Wyona Hofer. Gerry will lead Bible Study.

LENTEN MID WEEK MEALS:

Serving from 6-6:45 pm. Church service at 7pm.
March 8 hosted by Wed evening Bible study
Chili & corn bread
March 15 hosted by Youth Group
Creamy turkey pasta & lettuce salad
March 22 hosted by Samaritan Group
Taco buffet
March 29 hosted by Youth Group
Tator-tot casserole & fruit 
April 5 : open/ TBA

A HEART FELT THANKS is extended to all who brought food and those who helped work at the Funeral. 

                                             ~ The Kermit Schrag Family

USHER LIST - we need some people to sign up to usher as of now we do not have anyone for the new year.

PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY  that have been activated. 

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

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!! We have posted the list of volunteers for Altar flowers and the volunteers willing to visit our shut-ins, on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall.  Please notice there is still an open month for visitations and also for Altar flowers, when it gets closer to those months; if you are able to help please sign the sheet. Thanks.

EASTER LILY PRE-ORDER – In celebration of Easter, lilies are available from The Vintage Vault.  They will be delivered to the church for Easter morning and you may take your Lily home after services. Please let Dawn know if you would like the name for whom the flowers are given in memory of.   6” Easter Lily (6+ blooms) $26.95, 8” Easter Lily (12+ blooms) $39.95.  Pre-Order deadline is March 12.  Please contact Dawn at 660-0264 or the store at 925-4200.

ANNUAL REPORT is done and was handed out after church last week.  There are a few extra copys in the stand in the Narthex if you did not get one yet.  Please look at the Membership roster and make sure that your phone number is correct or if there is no number please let Aleta Starner or Denise Peterson know so we can get it up to date.  Thank you for your help.