4-25-10 Announcements

VOTER’S MEETING will be held next after church service.

ATTENTION LADIES OF THE CONGREATION: Sunday,
May 2nd at 6:00 p.m. will be our Mother/Daughter banquet (potluck).
Please invite mothers, daughters, granddaughters, friends, etc.

THE EXAMINATION SERVICE will be on Saturday evening, May
8th at 7:00 p.m. and Confirmation will be on Sunday, May 9th at
9:30. Our confirmands are, Paige Albrecht, Nicole Hinckley, Matthew
Peterson and Maria Starner.

LUTHERAN WITNESS: If you know of any address changes that
need to be made to the Lutheran Witness, please let me know. Or if you
are not receiving the Lutheran Witness and would like to, please let me
know. Diane

BANQUET UPDATE: We still need lots of help serving at the Banquet
and help with preparing the meal. Transportation will be available for those who need it. Be at the church by 4:00 p.m. If you are helping to prepare the meal, please talk to Joan. This years menu will be, Barbeques, baked beans, tator tots and bananas. Donations of 1% milk and coffee will be accepted. You can leave them in the kitchen. Please remember, no open toed shoes. No low cut tops of short tops. No shorts above the knee. Your help is greatly appreciated.

MAIN STREET LIVING:

May 2nd Kid's Crossing, watch as Janitor Bob shows how those that love Jesus obey His Commands and the laws of God.
The featured speaker is Rev. Terry Naasz from Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Brookings, SD. The sermon theme is "Eyes on the Prize." The hymns are My Hope Is Built on Nothing Else; Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus; and Jesus Shall Reign Where the Sun. The Main Street Living Choir will provide the hymns. The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

“I HAVE GOOD NEWS FOR YOU”: Pastor Kramer will be starting and adult instruction class, titled, “I Have Good News for You.” It covers the basic Christian doctrines in ten lessons, each lasting about an hour and a half. Upon completion of the course, you may join the church, but there is no obligation to do so. The course is also an excellent Biblical review for those who are already members. If you are interested, please speak to the pastor or sign up on the bulletin board. We will try to work with your schedules; cassette tapes will be also available for those unable to attend class. Tentative time- Sunday after services or any weekday evening.

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS: If you are able to volunteer driving another member of the church to a doctor appointment or other appointments, please speak to Diane.

SUNDAY SCHOOL DATES TO NOTE:
May 23rd – End of Sunday School year for summer break
June 27th, July 25th & August 29th- We will have the Sunday School children meet after church on the last Sunday of each month through out the summer. Week of July 18th – VBS; evenings (watch for more details)
Sept 12th- Sunday School year begins
Please prayerfully consider helping with VBS or SS. Anyone interested please contact any education board member; Kristi, Lisa or Amber.

PORTALS OF PRAYER: If you or if there is someone you know who
would like to receive the Portals of Prayer in large print, please sign up on
the sheet in fellowship hall.

4-18-10 Announcements

VOTER’S MEETING will be held next Sunday after church service.

LAWN MOWING: Trustees are accepting bids for lawn mowing.
Please submit your bid to Mark, Scott or Craig as soon as possible.

ATTENTION LADIES OF THE CONGREATION: Sunday,
May 2nd at 6:00 p.m. will be our Mother/Daughter banquet (potluck).
Please invite mothers, daughters, granddaughters, friends, etc.

THE EXAMINATION SERVICE will be on Saturday evening, May
8th at 7:00 p.m. and Confirmation will be on Sunday, May 9th at
9:30. Our confirmands are, Paige Albrecht, Nicole Hinckley, Matthew
Peterson and Maria Starner.

ALLEN NEUHARTH AND EVA ORR will be united in the bonds
of marriage here on Saturday, April 24th at 3:00 p.m. We pray God
would bless their marriage.

MELCHER SCHOLARSHIP: Please turn your application for
the Melcher Scholarship to Garnet, Sylvia or Clarice as soon as
possible.

SWAN LAKE CHRISTIAN CAMP: There are brochures for Swan
Lake Camp on the bulletin board in fellowship.

CAMP MINNEBOJI: There are brochures for Camp Minneboji on
the bulletin board in fellowship hall.

LUTHERAN WITNESS: If you know of any address changes that
need to be made to the Lutheran Witness, please let me know. Or if you
are not receiving the Lutheran Witness and would like to, please let me
know. Diane

SUNDAY SCHOOL DATES TO NOTE:
May 23rd – End of Sunday School year for summer break
June 27th, July 25th & August 29th- We will have the Sunday School children meet after church on the last Sunday of each month through out the summer. Week of July 18th – VBS; evenings (watch for more details)
Sept 12th- Sunday School year begins
Please prayerfully consider helping with VBS or SS. Anyone interested please contact any education board member; Kristi, Lisa or Amber.

BANQUET UPDATE: We still need lots of help serving at the Banquet
and help with preparing the meal. Transportation will be available for those who need it. Be at the church by 4:00 p.m. If you are helping to prepare the meal, please talk to Joan. This years menu will be, Barbeques, baked beans, tator tots and bananas. Donations of 1% milk and coffee will be accepted. You can leave them in the kitchen. Please remember, no open toed shoes. No low cut tops of short tops. No shorts above the knee. Your help is greatly appreciated.

PORTALS OF PRAYER: If you or if there is someone you know who
would like to receive the Portals of Prayer in large print, please sign up on
the sheet in fellowship hall.

Folders

FLOWERS on the Altar this morning are in honor of Arden and
Arlene 50th wedding anniversary given to them by their
children. Congratulations!

LAWN MOWING: Trustees are accepting bids for lawn mowing.
Please submit your bid to Mark, Scott or Craig as soon as possible.

ATTENTION LADIES OF THE CONGREATION: Sunday,
May 2nd at 6:00 p.m. will be our Mother/Daughter banquet (potluck).
Please invite mothers, daughters, granddaughters, friends, etc.

MELCHER SCHOLARSHIP: Please turn your application for
the Melcher Scholarship to Garnet, Sylvia or Clarice as soon as
possible.

SWAN LAKE CHRISTIAN CAMP: There are brochures for Swan
Lake Camp on the bulletin board in fellowship.

CAMP MINNEBOJI: There are brochures for Camp Minneboji on
the bulletin board in fellowship hall.

SNACKS: There is a sign up sheet in fellowship hall for snacks for
Weekday School and Confirmation. If anyone is able to help out with
this it would be appreciated.

LUTHERAN WITNESS: If you know of any address changes thatneed to be made to the Lutheran Witness, please let me know. Or if you are not receiving the Lutheran Witness and would like to, please let me know. Diane

THANK YOU from the Jason & Connie Luke family for all your
e-mails, phone calls, cards and most of all prayers during surgery and
recovery of Jason’s sister.

announcements 4-4-10

THANK YOU to all who provided an Easter lily to be used at the Easter Services. If you desire, you may take your flower home after service.

COFFEE HOUR: There will be coffee hour after church service
this morning in honor of Pastor Kramer’s birthday. Happy
Birthday Pastor!!

LWML will meet Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. “Where Jesus
Walked,” will be shown. Marlene has topic, Gerry will be hostess.
Everyone is invited to attend.

MENTOR/MENTEE outing will be next Sunday, April 11th. We will
be leaving after church to Sioux Falls for dinner and a movie.

LAWN MOWING: Trustees are accepting bids for lawn mowing.
Please submit your bid to Mark, Scott or Craig as soon as possible.

MELCHER SCHOLARSHIP: Please turn your application for
the Melcher Scholarship to Garnet, Sylvia or Clarice as soon as
possible.

SWAN LAKE CHRISTIAN CAMP: There are brochures for Swan
Lake Camp on the bulletin board in fellowship hall.

CAMP MINNEBOJI: There are brochures for Camp Minneboji on
the bulletin board in fellowship hall.

SNACKS: There is a sign up sheet in fellowship hall for snacks for
Weekday School and Confirmation. If anyone is able to help out with
this it would be appreciated.

LUTHERAN WITNESS: If you know of any address changes that
need to be made to the Lutheran Witness, please let me know. Or if you
are not receiving the Lutheran Witness and would like to, please let me
know. Diane

PORTALS OF PRAYER: If you or if there is someone you know who
would like to receive the Portals of Prayer in large print, please sign up on the sheet in fellowship hall.

FOR I WAS HUNGRY AND YOU GAVE ME SOMETHING TO EAT, I WAS THIRSTY AND YOU GAVE ME SOMETHING TO DRINK, I WAS A STRANGER AND YOU INVITED ME IN. MATTHEW 25:35: We will again be serving at The Banquet in Sioux Falls. The date is set for Tuesday, April 27th. We will need 6-7 volunteers to be there at 2:00 p.m. to help prepare the meal. We will also need 35-40 volunteers to be there at 5:15 to serve the meal. Sign up sheets are posted on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall. Your help is greatly appreciated. We had a wonderful turnout last year. I hope we can do it again. It was a humbling and worthwhile experience. Any questions, please contact Joan.

MAIN STREET LIVING:

April 11th Kid's Crossing goes with Thomas as Christ shows him the wounds in his hands so he will believe.
The featured speaker is Rev. Jeff Kalb from Emanuel Lutheran Church in Sisseton, SD, and Zion Lutheran Church in Waubay, SD. The sermon theme is "No Fear!" The hymns are He's Risen, He's Risen, Christ Jesus the Lord. The Main Street Living Choir will provide the hymns. The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

3-28-2010 announcements

BAPTISM: Lydia Grace Dannenbring will be baptized during church service this morning. Blessings on Lydia.

COFFEE HOUR this morning will be served by members
of the Lee Lagendyk family in honor of her 85th Birthday. Happy
Birthday Lee!

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Weekday School and Confirmation will
meet on THURSDAY at 3:30-5:00 p.m. Snacks will be served.

MENTOR/MENTEE outing will be Sunday, April 11th. We will be
leaving after church to Sioux Falls for dinner and a movie.

SWAN LAKE CHRISTIAN CAMP: There are brochures for Swan
Lake Camp on the bulletin board in fellowship hall.

CAMP MINNEBOJI: There are brochures for Camp Minneboji on
the bulletin board in fellowship hall.

SNACKS: There is a sign up sheet in fellowship hall for snacks for
Weekday School and Confirmation. If anyone is able to help out with
this it would be appreciated.

LUTHERAN WITNESS: If you know of any address changes that
need to be made to the Lutheran Witness, please let me know. Or if you
are not receiving the Lutheran Witness and would like to, please let me
know. Diane

FOR I WAS HUNGRY AND YOU GAVE ME SOMETHING TO EAT, I WAS THRISTY AND YOU GAVE ME SOMETHING TO DRINK, I WAS A STRANGER AND YOU INVITED ME IN. MATTHEW 25:35: We will again be serving at The Banquet in Sioux Falls. The date is set for Tuesday, April 27th. We will need 6-7 volunteers to be there at 2:00 p.m. to help prepare the meal. We will also need 35-40 volunteers to be there at 5:15 to serve the meal. Sign up sheets are posted on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall. Your help is greatly appreciated. We had a wonderful turnout last year. I hope we can do it again. It was a humbling and worthwhile experience. Any questions, please contact Joan.

MAIN STREET LIVING:

April 4th Kid's Crossing, Easter, the day of resurrection, Jesus Christ has risen from the tomb!The featured speaker is Rev. Warren Uecker from Our Savior Lutheran Church in Madison, SD, and St. John's Lutheran Church in Howard, SD. The sermon theme is "Alleluia Indeed!" The hymns are Christ, the Lord is Risen; Jesus Christ is Risen Today; and I know that My Redeemer Lives. The Main Street Living Choir will provide the hymns. The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

3-21-2010 Announcements

LENTEN SERVICE will be this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

RENTING: If anyone wishes to rent the church for an occasion, please
talk to Mark Harberts. Mark will be able to let you know if the church
is available for the date you need.

SWAN LAKE CHRISTIAN CAMP: There are brochures for Swan
Lake Camp on the bulletin board in fellowship hall.

CAMP MINNEBOJI: There are brochures for Camp Minneboji on
the bulletin board in fellowship hall.

HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA’S 2010 LIVING WITH
GRIEF: will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 from 12:30-
3:30 at the Freeman Regional Health Services conference room. For
more information, please check the bulletin board in fellowship hall.

MAIN STREET LIVING:

March 28 Kid's Crossing join Krista K as she visits a greenhouse to talk with a florist that grows Easter Lilies.
The featured speaker is Rev. Kevin Vogts from Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Dakota Dunes, SD. The sermon theme is "He Walked for Us the Way of Sorrows!" The hymns are All Glory, Laud, and Honor; Hosanna, Loud Hosanna; and In the Cross of Christ I Glory." The Main Street Living Choir will provide the hymns. The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired

“The Lord in His love and mercy, called Mathilda Tornow to her
heavenly home on Monday morning. Funeral services were held
yesterday at the Clayton Lutheran Church. May God’s word continue
to comfort all those who mourn.”

3-14-2010 Announcements

LENTEN SERVICE will be this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

THANK YOU: A special thank you goes out to Ruth who has been taking care of the Cradle Roll for the past 27 years.
Thank you Ruth for all your hard work. Cindy will now be
taking over this position.

RENTING: If anyone wishes to rent the church for an occasion, please
talk to Mark. Mark will be able to let you know if the church
is available for the date you need.

SWAN LAKE CHRISTIAN CAMP: There are brochures for Swan
Lake Camp on the bulletin board in fellowship hall.


MAIN STREET LIVING:

March 21 Kid's Crossing will look at John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son."
The feature speaker is Rev. Karl Gregory from Bethesda Lutheran Church in Marion, SD, and First English Lutheran Church in Parker, SD. The sermon theme is "The Word of Life." The hymns are The God of Abraham Praise; Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness; and Almighty Father, Bless the Word. The Main Street Living Choir will provide the hymns. The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired

3-7-10 Announcements

SPECIAL MEETING: A special meeting will be held after church
service.

CIRCUIT DART BALL TOURNAMENT (6 teams) will be this
afternoon starting at 4:00 p.m. Lunch will be served by the youth.
Everyone is invited to come out and support your team!

LENTEN SERVICE will be this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

“WHERE JESUS WALKED” a DVD of the life of Jesus from his
birth to his resurrection will be shown at 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening
at the LWML meeting. Visitors are welcome. Marlene Geidel will be
hostess.

MAIN STREET LIVING:

March 14 Kid's Crossing will have a "little talk with God" as we learn to pray.
The featured speaker is Vicar Joel Koepp from Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Brookings, SD. The sermon theme is "Who Really Needs Mercy?". The hymns are Today Thy Mercy Calls Us; God Loved the World So That He Gave; and On What Has Now Been Sown. The Main Street Living Choir will provide the hymns. The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired

Announcements 2-28-10

LENTEN SERVICE will be this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

SPECIAL MEETING: A special meeting will be held Sunday, March
7th after church service to discuss updates on parsonage and the
possibility of being a dual congregation with Clayton also transfer of
funds.

THANK YOU: We sincerely thank the members of St. Paul’s for
making our 40th anniversary, February 21, so special. We thank you
for the beautiful flower arrangement, the many cards, gifts, balloons
and the wonderful Valentine’s supper by the youth. It is all so very
much appreciated. God bless you! Pastor & Janet Kramer

PARSONAGE: If you are interested in seeing the condition of the
parsonage we will have it unlocked for viewing shortly after the
church service this morning until approximately 12:30 p.m.
Please enter through the garage. The committee has made a list of
updates that will be presented at the meeting next Sunday; we would
like your input and suggestions.

MELCHER SCHOLARSHIP: If any senior or college student would
like an application for the Melcher Scholarship, please speak with
Garnet as soon as possible.

SNACK SHEET: A sign up sheet is on the bulletin board in fellowship
hall for Weekday school and Confirmation. If you are willing to bring
snacks, please sign up.

CELL PHONES: Remember cell phone numbers go public this month.
Remember, all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing
companies and you will start to receive sales calls. YOU WILL BE
CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS! To prevent this, call the following
number from your cell phone: 888-382-1222. It is the National DO
NOT CALL list. It blocks your number for 5 years. You must call
from the cell phone number you want to have blocked. It will only
take a minute of your time.

Announcements 2-21-10

FLOWERS on the altar this morning are in honor of Pastor Kramer and Janet’s 40th Wedding Anniversary. Congratulations!

LENTEN SERVICE will be this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

SPECIAL MEETING: A special meeting will be held Sunday, March
7th after church service to discuss updates on parsonage and the
possibility of being a dual congregation with Clayton.

MELCHER SCHOLARSHIP: If any senior or college student would
like an application for the Melcher Scholarship, please speak with
Garnet as soon as possible.

SNACK SHEET: A sign up sheet is on the bulletin board in fellowship
hall for Weekday school and Confirmation. If you are willing to bring
snacks, please sign up.

MAIN STREET LIVING:

Febraury 28, 2009 Kid's Crossing - Janitor Bob encourages Simon to learn to say, "No!" when he is tempted to do wrong.
The featured speaker is Rev. Nabil Nour from Redeemer Lutheran Church in Armour, SD. The sermon theme is "Real Imitation." The hymns are The Churches One Foundation; Take My Life and Let it Be; and Children of the Heavenly Father. The Main Street Living Choir will provide the hymns. The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

Announcements 2-14-10

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE will be held at 7:00 p.m.

LADIES AID: The Ladies Aid would like to thank all who have given of their time and talents in the past by providing help of any form for our numerous church functions. You have been called upon frequently this past year, often when it was not your group scheduled to serve. When members of the scheduled group are unable to serve for numerous reasons or can not be reached it becomes necessary to call upon members of another group for assistance in meeting the needs of the particular function. Bless each of you for your willingness to serve. May you know it is greatly appreciated.

MELCHER SCHOLARSHIP: If any senior or college student would like an application for the Melcher Scholarship, please speak with Garnet as soon as possible.

MAIN STREET LIVING:
February 21, 2010 Kid's Crossing - The story of the transfiguration of Christ.
The featured speaker is Rev. Kenneth Soyk from Faith Lutheran Church in Parkston, SD. The sermon theme is "God's Powerful Word." The hymns are God Himself Is Present, A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, and What a Friend We Have in Jesus. The Main Street Living Choir will provide the hymns. The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.