09-03-2017 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 – September 10:  Todays message is presented by Rev. Lloyd Redhage of St. Paul’s Lutheran in Ferney and St. John’s Lutheran in Britton SD. Titled “Speak up in order to keep peace”, the message is based on Ezekiel 33:7. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

LADIES AID will meet on September 7th at 7:00 pm with Marlene Geidel as Hostess.  There will be Bible Study and the Business meeting.  Garnet Stern is responsible for Altar flowers for September and Darlene Schrag is Visiting Helper.  Coffee committee for September 3rd is Darlene Schrag, Mildred Siekmann and Joan Dreessen.

INSTALLATION - Rev. Terry Makelin will installed as pastor of St. Paul on Sunday, September 10th at 4:00 p.m.

THE CHOIR will be singing for the installation service on Sept. 10th.  Rehearsals will be at 10:30 each Sunday.   All voices are welcome.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS  we are still in need of teachers for grades 1-2 and 6-7.  If you are interested in teaching please call Kelli Borders (605) 661-4511 thank you.

SPECIAL THANK YOU to the men’s Bible study and Ladies Aid for the privilege of teaching about angels and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ  AND THANK YOU for the very nice parting gifts.  God bless all of you. Rev. Weeman

THANK YOU ALL for the wonderful potluck dinner. the congregational hunting and fishing gift, the individual gifts and cards and the prayers and sentiments expressed. It has been my honor, privilege and pleasure to serve as your vacancy pastor for the past nineteen months. Going forward, my prayers will continue to be with you and with Pastor Makelin, as together you endeavor to glorify God with your thoughts, words, and deeds. God bless you richly and abundantly to that end.

  In the love and peace of Christ our Lord,

  Pastor and Joy Ellis

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE – is starting to make plans for the November 2nd event, which will run from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Food donations are needed for chicken noodle soup, vegetable soup, chili soup, chicken sandwich meat, tavern, salads, pies, cake, pickles, crackers & coffee. We will also need workers for the day and evening shifts. We are planning on a Crafts/Stitchery/Baked items/Misc. booth and the Lunch Counter. Please see or call Sharon Pfeiffer (925-7604), Kelli Broders (925-7502), or Penny Smidt (925-4292) if you are willing to donate food or work.

WELLSPRING WHOLISTIC CARE CENTER, FREEMAN, SD is sponsoring a Grief Seminar on September 16, from 1-5 pm.  Janell Christenson, Veterans Administration grief counselor is the featured speaker.  Speakers from the surrounding area will share their grief challenges.

The seminar’s purpose is to assist persons grieving loss to process their journey of mourning.  Grieving well is difficult work and may be aided in various ways including sharing stories, mutual encouragement, and receiving therapeutic counsel.

For more information feel free to call 925-4542 or text 605-661-0601

August 28, 2017

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

As you are by now aware, our circuit will be celebrating the 500tth anniversary of the Reformation with a special service at Trinity, rural Hartford, on Sunday, October 29, 2017.  Jean Nour and I are coordinating and planning the music, which we hope will include a circuit-wide choir.  This is an invitation for anyone who wishes to raise their voice in praise to join the choir.  

There will be two rehearsals: Sunday, September 24, 2:30 – 4:00PM  Saturday, October 14, 6:30 – 8:00PM  Both rehearsals will be at Trinity, Hartford.  I know Saturday night is not an optimum rehearsal time, but I have concerts every Sunday in October, and I know Friday nights are big sports nights, so Saturday was left.  We can live with a Saturday evening rehearsal once in 500 years!

The schedule for October 29 will be warm-up at 2:45 and service at 4:00.

If you are willing to be part of the choir, please contact Jean Nour (jeanmarienour@gmail.com) or me (bowsconbrio@triotel.net) right away.  Time is short, and I’ll get music out if at all possible so that you are not sight-reading at the first rehearsal.  Please let Jean or me know no later than September 14, and the earlier, the better.

 Soli Deo Gloria!

Liz Soladay

St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, Alexandria SD

605-770-0767

08-27-2017 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 – September 3:  Rev. Josiah Fitch, Associate Pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Aberdeen, brings us todays message, “Glory Surrounds the Cross” based on Matthew 16: 21-28. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

POTLUCK Please plan on joining us for a potluck dinner to honor Pastor Ellis and his wife to be held today at Noon.  Beverages will be provided.  Hope to see everyone there.”

INSTALLATION - Rev. Terry Makelin will installed as pastor of St. Paul on Sunday, September 10th at 4:00 p.m.

 

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS  we are still in need for the 2017-2018 Sunday School year.  If you are interested in teaching please call Kelli Borders (605) 661-4511 thank you.

 

THE CHOIR will be singing for the installation service on Sept. 10th.  Rehearsals will be at 10:30 each Sunday.   All voices are welcome.

WELLSPRING WHOLISTIC CARE CENTER, FREEMAN, SD is sponsoring a Grief Seminar on September 16, from 1-5 pm.  Janell Christenson, Veterans Administration grief counselor is the featured speaker.  Speakers from the surrounding area will share their grief challenges.

The seminar’s purpose is to assist persons grieving loss to process their journey of mourning.  Grieving well is difficult work and may be aided in various ways including sharing stories, mutual encouragement, and receiving therapeutic counsel.
For more information feel free to call 925-4542 or text 605-661-0601

LADIES AID will meet on September 7th at 7:00 pm with Marlene Geidel as Hostess.  There will be Bible Study and the Business meeting.  Garnet Stern is responsible for Altar flowers for September and Darlene Schrag is Visiting Helper.  Coffee committee for September 3rd is Darlene Schrag, Mildred Siekmann and Joan Dreessen.

MENTOR/MENTEE MEETING is cancelled and will reschedule at a later time.

08-20-2017 Announcements

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 – August 27, 2017 Today’s Message is presented by Rev. Bret Bierman, Pastor at Trinity Lutheran in Mansfield, St. John Lutheran in rural Aberdeen, and St. Paul Lutheran in Stratford, SD.. Today’s message titled “Rock solid, Sure” based on Matthew 16: 18.

POTLUCK Please plan on joining us for a potluck dinner to honor Pastor Ellis and his wife to be held on Sunday August 27^th  at Noon.  Beverages will be provided.  Hope to see everyone there.”

INSTALLATION - Rev. Terry Makelin will installed as pastor of St. Paul on Sunday, September 10th at 4:00 p.m.

Looking for SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS for the 2017-2018 Sunday School year.  If you are interested in teaching please call Kelli Borders (605) 661-4511 thank you.

THE CHOIR will be singing for the installation service on Sept. 10th.  Rehearsals will be at 10:30 each Sunday.   All voices are welcome.

GRIEF SEMINAR -  Wellspring Wholistic Care Center, Freeman, SD is sponsoring a Grief Seminar on September 16, from 1-5 pm at the Prairie Arboretum Visitor’s Center.  Janell Christenson, Veterans Administration grief counselor is the featured speaker.  Speakers from the surrounding area will share their grief challenges.

The seminar’s purpose is to assist persons grieving loss to process their journey of mourning.  Grieving well is difficult work and may be aided in various ways including sharing stories, mutual encouragement, and receiving therapeutic counsel.

For more information feel free to call 925-4542 or text 605-661-0601

08-13-2017 Announcements

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 – August 20, 2017 Today’s Message is presented by Rev. Gary Jacobson, Pastor at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Hot Springs, SD. Titled “What Jesus is This?” the message is based on Matthew 16: 13-20.

HELP NEEDED! I have two open shifts at The Lutherans For Life booth at the Turner County Fair.  The times and dates are: 4:30-9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 15th, and Wednesday, August 16th.  Anyone willing to help, please see me after worship this morning.  This an opportunity to provide materials, that speak for those unable to speak for themselves, to people attending the Fair.  This is not a confrontational activity, but simply being available to give pre-printed pro-life materials to those who want them.  Thank you. Pastor Ellis

POTLUCK Please plan on joining us for a potluck dinner to honor Pastor Ellis and his wife to be held on Sunday August 27^th  at Noon.  Beverages will be provided.  Hope to see everyone there.”

INSTALLATION - Rev. Terry Makelin will installed as pastor of St. Paul on Sunday, September 10th at 4:00 p.m.

 

Looking for SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS for the 2017-2018 Sunday School year.  If you are interested in teaching please call Kelli Borders (605) 661-4511 thank you.

THE CHOIR will be singing for the installation service on Sept. 10th.  Rehearsals will be at 10:30 each Sunday.   All voices are welcome.

08-06-2017 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 – August 13, 2017 Rev. Eric Obermann of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Custer SD, and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hill City, SD brings us today’s message “Where Were You?” based on Job 38: 4-18. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired

ATTENTION:  MEN’S BIBLE STUDY will resume this Wednesday, August 9 at 6am and will continue throughout the month of August.

LWML will not meet in August. See you in September.

POTLUCK Please plan on joining us for a potluck dinner to honor Pastor Ellis and his wife to be held on Sunday August 27^th  at Noon.  Beverages will be provided.  Hope to see everyone there.”

INSTALLATION - Rev. Terry Makelin will installed as pastor of St. Paul on Sunday, September 10th at 4:00 p.m.

Looking for SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS for the 2017-2018 Sunday School year.  If you are interested in teaching please call Kelli Borders (605) 661-4511 thank you.

 

07-30-2017 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 – August 6, 2017 message is presented by Rev. Gene Bauman of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Spearfish SD. Titled “Right in Front of us” the message is based on Matthew 14: 13-18. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired

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

LADIES AID will meet on August 3rd at 7:00 pm for Bible Study with Pastor Weeman.  Cheri Knittel is responsible for Altar flowers for August. 

THE SALEM MENNONITE HOME in Freeman, is looking for individuals who would like to volunteer to spend some time with our residents.  Volunteer activities could be things such as: reading to a resident with poor eyesight, playing a game, doing a craft project, cooking or baking, or even calling Bingo.  The possibilities are endless.
Please prayerfully consider sharing a bit of your free time with our residents.  To get started please call Denise Peterson at the Salem Mennonite Home at 925-4994.

 

Looking for SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS for the 2017-2018 Sunday School year.  If you are interested in teaching please call Kelli Borders (605) 661-4511 thank you.

THE FAMILY OF GERHARD SCHAMBER would like to thank St. Paul members for the delicious lunch that was served following Gerhard's funeral and for the cards and memorials we received. Undesignated memorials will be given to St. Paul Lutheran's Roof Repair project. A special thank you to Rev. Ellis for the spiritual care he provided to Gerhard and our family. We deeply appreciate the visits St. Paul members made to Gerhard while he lived at Oakview Terrace. 

Jean Parkhurst & Janice Maxson

07-23-2017 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 – July 30, 2017:  Rev. John Fries of Grace Lutheran in Deadwood, SD and Blessed Emmanuel in Sturgis SD, brings us todays message “The True Treasure”. The message is based on Matthew 13: 44-52.

MENTOR/MENTEE will be meeting on July 23, at 6:30 p.m.

QUARTERLY VOTERS MEETING NOTICE:  Our summer voters meeting will be held on July 30^th in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service.  Please plan to attend.

ATTENTION MEN’S BIBLE STUDY:  There will be no class this week.  We will tentatively resume on Wednesday, August 2 at 6 am.  Thank you.  (s) Pastor Weeman

LADIES AID will meet on August 3rd at 7:00 pm for Bible Study with Pastor Weeman.  Cheri Knittel is responsible for Altar flowers for August.

 

 THE SALEM MENNONITE HOME in Freeman, is looking for individuals who would like to volunteer to spend some time with our residents.  Volunteer activities could be things such as: reading to a resident with poor eyesight, playing a game, doing a craft project, cooking or baking, or even calling Bingo.  The possibilities are endless.
Please prayerfully consider sharing a bit of your free time with our residents.  To get started please call Denise Peterson at the Salem Mennonite Home at 925-4994.

07-16-2017 Announcements

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 – July 23, 2017:  Todays message is presented by Rev. Randy Sturzenbecher, Pastor at Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church and Pre-School in Black Hawk, South Dakota. The message, “We Groan But Not Alone” is based on Romans 8: 18-27.

MENTOR/MENTEE will be meeting on July 23, at 6:30 p.m.

QUARTERLY VOTERS MEETING NOTICE:  Our summer voters meeting will be held on July 30^th in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service.  Please plan on to attend.

ATTENTION MEN’S BIBLE STUDY:  There will be no class for the next 2 weeks (July 19 & 26).  We will tentatively resume on Wednesday, August 2 at 6 am.  Thank you.  (s) Pastor Weeman

YOUTH GROUP will NOT be meeting Wednesday July 19.  Watch for August and September events

07-09-2017 Announcements

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 – July 16, 2017, Luke Edwards of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rapid City, SD brings us today’s message “Sowing the Seed For You” based on Matthew 13 1-9;  18-23.

LWML will not be meeting this month.

YOUTH GROUP will be having meeting and fun activity Wednesday evening July 19. Watch for more details.

07-02-2017 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 – July 9, 2017, message is delivered by Rev. Paul Winkler of Zion Lutheran Church and school in Rapid City, South Dakota. Based on Romans 7: 14-25, the topic of the sermon is, “The Right Stuff”.

LADIES AID will meet on July 6th at 7:00 pm for Bible Study with Pastor Weeman.  Visiting Helper for July is Mildred Siekmann and Wyona Hofer is responsible for Altar flowers in July. 

YOUTH GROUP will be having meeting and fun activity Wednesday evening July 19. Watch for more details.

06-25-2017 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 – July 2, 2017, Rev. David J. Lindenberg of Peace Lutheran Church in Rapid City, South Dakota brings us today’s message “Peace is God’s Way”, based on Matthew 10: 34-42. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

MENTOR/MENTEE GROUP will meet June 25 at 7:00 pm. Evening will be hosted by M/M team Charles and Matt.

CALLMEETING there will be a call meeting on Tuesday, June 27^th  at 7:30 p.m.  We will be voting on a pastor to place a call.  Please plan to attend.

LADIES AID will meet on July 6th at 7:00 pm for Bible Study with Pastor Weeman.  Visiting Helper for July is Mildred Siekmann and Wyona Hofer is responsible for Altar flowers in July.