Sunday, July 31, 2011

Announcements 07-31-2011

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we pray for Leland Zanter (who is now under hospice care) and for his family. In addition, please remember Curt (who has colitis), Ruth (who was recently diagnosed with cancer), Dixie Stone (who is in a coma) and Shana Smidt in your prayers as well as our shut-in members, our inactive members and for at least two people in your life who don’t know Christ.

PROJECT SCRUB BUCKET is a service activity of Orphan Grain Train in response to the current flooding across several Midwest states. The project’s objective is to collect and distribute 5-gallon buckets filled with cleaning supplies for flood cleanup. Through August 7th donations of the following items would be appreciated: 5-gallon buckets, Comet (or other cleansing powder), Lysol (or other liquid cleanser), Windex (or other glass cleanser), bleach, scrub brushes, rubber gloves, sponges, brooms and/or mops, and rolls of paper towel. Our LWML ladies are coordinating the collection of the cleaning supplies and the delivery of them to OGT. Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated! For more information please contact Wyona Hofer at 925-7218.

SUMMER CHILDREN’S MISSION PROJECT – At VBS we began collecting items for Orphan Grain Train’s School Supply Kits. We will continue to collect supplies until the opening of Sunday School on September 11th. As you purchase supplies for your own child, we pray that you would also pick up an item or two for this project. If you would like to help out, more information is available in the brochures next to the collection bin. Thank you – The Board of Education

REV. BRIAN BUCKLEW will be ordained and installed at 4:00 next Sunday afternoon (Aug. 7th) as the Pastor at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Tripp. He is a recent graduate of Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne and has a dual parish Call to Emmaus and to Zion Lutheran in Delmont.
CANCER DEVOTIONAL – We have received some new devotional booklets entitled “Blessings and Prayers For Those With Cancer.” They are on the revolving pamphlet stand in the narthex.

PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN – The Samaritan group has assembled activity bags for your children to use during the church service today. Please ask an usher at the rear of the church to assist you in getting one and please return it to the ushers on your way out of church.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR – August 7, 2011 – Pastor Gregory Seltz’ sermon theme, based on Matthew 14:22-33, will be “Overcoming Life’s Fears, By Faith.” The Lutheran Hour is broadcast every Sunday morning at 8:30 on 105.9 FM (KMIT) and at 9:30 on 570 AM (WNAX).

MAIN STREET LIVING – August 7, 2011 – Kid’s Crossing looks at the story of Mary and Martha as Bernice works on crafts for Bible school. The featured speaker is Rev. Albert Althoff from St. John Lutheran Church in Gregory. The sermon theme is “Must Not Be Taken Away.” The hymns are “Today Thy Mercy Calls Us,” “Speak, O Lord, Our Servant Listens” and “Almighty Father, Bless the Word.”
Main Street Living may be seen each Sunday morning at 10:00 on KDLT-NBC Sioux Falls and may also be viewed on the web at www.mainstreetliving.com. It is interpreted for the hearing impaired. Their mailing address is: Main Street Living, 1400 So. Duluth Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57105. Viewers, area churches and memorial gifts provide the support for the program.

DID YOU KNOW that Martin Luther was one of the first Lutheran hymn writers? He knew that hymns were an important way to teach the Christian faith to the average person. So convinced was he that he wrote at least 36 hymns; we have 24 of them in our current hymnal. His hymns can be divided into 5 major categories. One of these is hymns that are based on the Psalms. As a monk, Luther prayed the entire psalter (all 150 Psalms) – not once per year or per month – but every week! He knew the Psalms forward and backward. He also knew that the Psalms were the hymns of ancient Israel. These were the hymns that Jesus Himself sang! What an obvious choice on which to model your hymn writing! Of Luther’s hymns, 7 are based on Psalms

Saturday, July 23, 2011

07-24-2011 ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we continue pray for Leland Zanter who has severe kidney problems and for his family. In addition, please remember the families of Rev. Terry Martin (from Mitchell) and Rev. Lowell Boettger (from Rapid City), both of whom entered into eternal Glory this last week. In his 38 years in the Holy Ministry Rev. Martin served the SD congregations in Aurora and White; he also served congregations Nebraska, Montana and North Dakota. Rev. Boettger served his 57 years in the ministry in Menno, Utica, Chamberlain, Rapid City and Hot Springs as well as churches in Iowa and North Dakota. We also continue to pray for our shut-in members, our inactive members and for at least two people in your life who don’t know Christ.

QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING NOTICE – Our Summer voters’ meeting will be held today at 11:00 in the Fellowship Hall. We want your input on the issues that we will be discussing so please stay for the meeting. If you are not yet a voting member, please see one of the church officers.

PROJECT SCRUB BUCKET is a service activity of Orphan Grain Train in response to the current flooding across several Midwest states. The project’s objective is to collect and distribute 5-gallon buckets filled with cleaning supplies for flood cleanup. Through August 7th donations of the following items would be appreciated: 5-gallon buckets, Comet (or other cleansing powder), Lysol (or other liquid cleanser), Windex (or other glass cleanser), bleach, scrub brushes, rubber gloves, sponges, brooms and/or mops, and rolls of paper towel. Our LWML ladies are coordinating the collection of the cleaning supplies and the delivery of them to OGT. Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated! For more information please contact Wyona Hofer at 925-7218.


PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN – The Samaritan group has assembled activity bags for your children to use during the church service today. Please ask an usher at the rear of the church to assist you in getting one and please return it to the ushers on your way out of church.

A BIG THANK YOU to everyone involved in this year’s Vacation Bible School. Whether it was of prayer, time, talent or resources, everyone gave so generously. We could not have done this without all of the help we received! Thank you all so very, very much! – Lisa Anderson, Amber Sayler and Cheri Knittel.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH to everyone for the welcoming potluck dinner, pantry shower, cards and gifts last Sunday! We feel over-whelmed and we sincerely appreciate all that you have done for us these last several months to make us feel at home and to welcome us into the St. Paul family. We know that a lot of people put a lot of effort into making sure everything was just right – and it was! We have certainly been blessed by God with this Divine Call and we pray that our Lord will continue to bless and watch over all of you as He has done for so many years. (s) Pastor, Susan and Ben --- P.S.: Ben also thanks you for the dog food and treats given to him!

THE LUTHERAN HOUR – July 31, 2011 – Pastor Ken Klaus’ sermon theme, based on Matthew 14:15-16, will be “Hope for the Helpless.” The Lutheran Hour is broadcast every Sunday morning at 8:30 on 105.9 FM (KMIT) and at 9:30 on 570 AM (WNAX).

MAIN STREET LIVING – July 24, 2011 – Kid’s Crossing has a little talk with God … a look at prayer. The featured speaker is Rev. Curtis Garland from First Lutheran Church in Wall and Emanuel Lutheran Church in Creighton, NE. The sermon theme is “Free Food! All You Can Eat!” The hymns are “Blessed Jesus at Your Word,” “All Depends on Our Professing” and “Almighty Father, Bless the Word.”
Main Street Living may be seen each Sunday morning at 10:00 on KDLT-NBC Sioux Falls and may also be viewed on the web at www.mainstreetliving.com. It is interpreted for the hearing impaired. Their mailing address is: Main Street Living, 1400 So. Duluth Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57105. Viewers, area churches and memorial gifts provide the support for the program.

Sunday, July 17, 2011

07-17-2011 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we pray for all who are who are sick or hospitalized. We also pray for our shut-in members, our inactive members and at least two people in our lives who don’t know Christ.

VBS IS NEXT WEEK – Bring friends, cousins and the grandkids! There is still time to sign up by emailing Amber at ambersayler@hotmail.com or let Lisa, Amber or Cheri know. Supper will be served each night starting at 5:15. (Parents are also welcome!) VBS starts at 5:40. This will be a fun-filled week of beach-themed activities while learning lots about our Savior! See you there!

HELP SUPPLY VBS – If you are willing to donate supplies for our VBS program this year, please check the sign–up sheet on the bulletin board for what we need. Thank you.

THE SAMARITAN GROUP will be hosting a potluck dinner for Pastor and Susan today at 11:30 a.m. as a belated welcome to our congregation. Please also note: there will be no coffee hour or Adult Bible Study Class after church on the 17th due to the potluck.

QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING NOTICE – Our Summer voters’ meeting will be held next Sunday, July 24th, at 11:00 in the Fellowship Hall.

PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN – The Samaritan group has assembled activity bags for your children to use during the church service today. Please ask an usher at the rear of the church to assist you in getting one and please return it to the ushers on your way out of church.

ALTAR GUIILD – Susan Ruml wishes to resign. Anyone willing to take over her job should contact her for details of the position’s duties.

PROJECT SCRUB BUCKET is a service activity of Orphan Grain Train in response to the current flooding across several Midwest states. The project’s objective is to collect and distribute 5-gallon buckets filled with cleaning supplies for flood cleanup. Through August 7th donations of the following items would be appreciated: 5-gallon buckets, Comet (or other cleansing powder), Lysol (or other liquid cleanser), Windex (or other glass cleanser), bleach, scrub brushes, rubber gloves, sponges, brooms and/or mops, and rolls of paper towel. Our LWML ladies are coordinating the collection of the cleaning supplies and the delivery of them to OGT. Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated! For more information please contact Wyona Hofer at 925-7218.

REV. CARL D. EIFERT served as Pastor here at St. Paul Lutheran from April 1934 through Feb., 1944, as some of our members know. What you may not know is that, per research done by his grandson, James Nord, Rev. Eifert’s father (Pastor Wilhelm Eifert) had 7 sons: Wilhelm Jr., Carl, Walter, Otto, Edgar, Erhard and Lorenz. All 7 sons entered the seminary and became pastors. Only Erhard is still alive; he is about 100 years old. Let us give thanks to God for sending His Holy Spirit to work in the hearts and lives of the Eifert family!

THE LUTHERAN HOUR – July 24, 2011 – Pastor Greg Seltz’ sermon theme, based on Romans 8:31-39, will be “Faith Faces the Future with Boldness.” The Lutheran Hour is broadcast every Sunday morning at 8:30 on 105.9 FM (KMIT) and at 9:30 on 570 AM (WNAX).

MAIN STREET LIVING – July 24, 2011 – Kid’s Crossing looks at the story of Mary and Martha as Bernice works on crafts for Bible school. The featured speaker is Rev. David Lindenberg from Peace Lutheran church in Rapid City. The sermon theme is “No Separation from God’s Love.” The hymns are “I Am Trusting Thee Lord Jesus,” “Chief of Sinners Though I Be” and “My Faith Looks Up to Thee.”

Main Street Living may be seen each Sunday morning at 10:00 on KDLT-NBC Sioux Falls. Their mailing address is: Main Street Living, 1400 So. Duluth Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57105. The program may be viewed on the web at www.mainstreetliving.com. Viewers, area churches and memorial gifts provide the support for the program.

Sunday, July 10, 2011

07-10-2011 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we pray for all who are ill, hospitalized or recovering, including Doris Albrecht who fell last week and was injured, Bernice Graber who also fell and broke her arm, Richard Salis as he continues his cancer treatments, Harry Cokens’ sister (Stephanie) who was just diagnosed with cancer, Lonnie Graber who had elbow surgery last week and the family of Baby Meridith Ulmer who, at 4 months of age, was called home on June 30th to be with her Lord. We also pray for our shut-in members, our inactive members and at least two people in our lives who don’t know Christ.

COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION procedures, on a trial basis like last month, will change slightly this week. In consideration of those who have difficulty walking up and down the steps to the altar we will distribute the Communion elements at the front of the sanctuary. You may come forward when directed to do so by the ushers, forming a single line down the center aisle. Both the common cup and individual cups will still be available. After receiving the Lord’s Supper, please return to your pew via the side aisle on your side of the sanctuary. We will commune one side of the sanctuary at a time. There will be one blessing and dismissal at the end after everyone has communed. We respect and welcome your opinion during this trial period and ask that you would please respect the viewpoint of others as well. If you have not already done so, please give your comments on this trial procedure to any elder (Gary Pfeiffer, Scott Stern and Paul Wynia). Thank you.

SONSURF BEACH BASH VBS – The dates of VBS are July 18th thru July 22nd. You can sign up by emailing Amber at ambersayler@hotmail.com or let Lisa, Amber or Cheri know. If you haven’t signed your child up yet, please take a moment to do so. This will help us more accurately plan meals and activities. Volunteers are still needed. This will be a fun-filled week of beach fun while learning lots about our Savior! See you there!

HELP SUPPLY VBS – If you are willing to donate supplies for our VBS program this year, please check the sign–up sheet on the bulletin board for what we need. Thank you.

THE SAMARITAN GROUP will be hosting a potluck dinner for Pastor and Susan on July 17th at 11:30 a.m. as a belated welcome to our congregation. Please bring a hot dish or a salad; beverage and dessert will be provided. A pantry shower will be held in conjunction with the potluck. Please also note: there will be no coffee hour or Adult Bible Study Class after church on the 17th due to the potluck.

PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN – The Samaritan group has assembled activity bags for your children to use during the church service today. Please ask an usher at the rear of the church to assist you in getting one and please return it to the ushers on your way out of church.

REV. TIMOTHY KOCH, grandson of Rev. Willard Koch who was our Pastor from August, 1962 thru June, 1967, was ordained and installed as Pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church (Cresbard) and Immanuel Lutheran Church (Wecota) on July 3rd. They are expecting their first child in August.

LUTHERAN HOUR – July 17, 2011 – Pastor Greg Seltz’ sermon theme, based on Luke 24:32-35, will be “Experiencing Heavenly Heartburn!” The Lutheran Hour is broadcast every Sunday morning at 8:30 on 105.9 FM (KMIT) and at 9:30 on 570 AM (WNAX).

MAIN STREET LIVING – July 17, 2011 – Kids Crossing takes Simon through a problem with a friend and he learns to help the friend. The featured speaker is Rev. Samuel Bobby from Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rapid City, SD. The sermon theme is “Results May Vary.” The hymns are Blessed Jesus At Thy Word, If God Himself Be for Me, and Jesus Shall Reign Where ‘er the Sun.

Main Street Living may be seen each Sunday morning at 10:00 on KDLT-NBC Sioux Falls. Their mailing address is: Main Street Living, 1400 So. Duluth Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57105. The program may be viewed on the web at www.mainstreetliving.com. Viewers, area churches and memorial gifts provide the support for the program.

Sunday, July 3, 2011

07-03-2011 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we pray for all who are hospitalized and all who are receiving on-going treatment for their afflictions. Special prayers for healing are requested for Leland Zanter (Marlys Aman’s brother) who is seriously ill; may God continue to answer our prayers. We also pray for our shut-in members, inactive members and at least two people in our lives who don’t know Christ.

SONSURF BEACH BASH VBS – The dates of VBS are July 18th thru July 22nd. You can sign up by emailing Amber at ambersayler@hotmail.com or let Lisa, Amber or Cheri know. Also, please contact any of these 3 ladies if you would like to help out with our VBS this summer. This will be a fun-filled week of beach fun while learning lots about our Savior! Please watch for more details.

THE SAMARITAN GROUP will be hosting a potluck dinner for Pastor and Susan on July 17th at 11:30 a.m. as a belated welcome to our congregation. Please bring a hot dish or a salad; beverage and dessert will be provided. A pantry shower will be held in conjunction with the potluck.

PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL AGED CHILDREN – The Samaritan group has assembled activity bags for your child(ren) to use during the church service today. Please ask an usher at the rear of the church to assist you in getting one and please return it to the ushers on your way out of church.

DID YOU KNOW that the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ghana was established in 1958 by LCMS missionaries? Or that the membership of the ELCG now stands at 29,000? There are currently 9 LCMS missionaries helping the local pastors, evangelists and lay leaders serve more than 1,000 congregations and preaching stations in this West African country.

LUTHERAN HOUR – July 10, 2011 – Pastor Greg Seltz’ sermon theme, based on Isaiah 55:10-11, will be “God’s Word: The Power of God for Life.” The Lutheran Hour is broadcast every Sunday morning at 8:30 on 105.9 FM (KMIT) and at 9:30 on 570 AM (WNAX).

MAIN STREET LIVING – July 10, 2011 – Kids Crossing walks with Jesus as we witness the selection and the appointment of the 12 Apostles. The featured speaker is Rev. David Schwan from Zion Lutheran Church in Rapid City, SD. The sermon theme is “Call me Matthew!” The hymns are Alas and Did My Savior Bleed, Chief of Sinners Thou I Be, and Come Unto Me Ye Weary. The Main Street Living Choir will provide the hymns; the program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

Main Street Living may be seen each Sunday morning on KDLT-NBC Sioux Falls at 10:00 a.m. Their mailing address is: Main Street Living, 1400 So. Duluth Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57105. The program may be viewed on the web at www.mainstreetliving.com. Viewers, area churches and memorial gifts provide the support for the program.

SHORT-TERM MISSION OPPORTUNITIES – God has opened many doors for LCMS members to serve as missionaries and teachers. Several critical positions remain unfilled. In addition, there are more than 200 other 1-week to 2-year opportunities available to make the love of Christ known in Word and deed by serving within the LCMS World Missions organization. Perhaps one of these opportunities to share your God-given gifts is for you! Please see the Pastor for more information.

HELP SUPPLY VBS – If you are willing to donate supplies for our VBS program this year, please check the sign–up sheet on the bulletin board for what we need. Thank you.

THANK YOU! to all who remembered me on my 80th birthday with cards, verbal wishes and who joined me for cake during coffee hour. It made my day so very special. I truly feel blessed and may God continue to bless each of you as well. (s) Norbert Geidel

Saturday, June 25, 2011

06-26-2011 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we continue to pray for Doris Albrecht, Richard Salis and Olinda Stark. We also pray for our shut-in members, our inactive members and at least two people in our lives who don’t know Christ.

SONSURF BEACH BASH VBS – The dates of VBS are July 18th thru July 22nd. You can sign up by emailing Amber at ambersayler@hotmail.com or let Lisa, Amber or Cheri know. Also, please contact any of these 3 ladies if you would like to help out with our VBS this summer. This will be a fun-filled week of beach fun while learning lots about our Savior! Please watch for more details.

THE SAMARITAN GROUP will meet Wednesday, June 29th, at 6:30 p.m. at church. New members are always welcome!

THE FLOWERS on the altar are in honor of Pauline Walz’ 100th birthday.

BIRTHDAY OPEN HOUSE – The Walz family wishes to invite our church family to Pauline’s 100th birthday celebration. The open house will be at Geo’s this afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m.

LUTHERAN HOUR – July 3, 2011 – Pastor Greg Seltz’ sermon theme, based on Galatians 5:25, will be “Living in the Freedom of Faith.” The Lutheran Hour is broadcast every Sunday morning at 8:30 on 105.9 FM (KMIT) at 8:30 and at 9:30 on 570 AM (WNAX).

THE ALPHA CENTER and the South Dakota Lutherans For Life say “Thank you very much” for the donations given these last few weeks. Our continuing support makes it possible for them to continue their support for those in need.

MAIN STREET LIVING – July 3, 2011 – Kid’s Crossing is based on Luke 12:15. Janitor Bob talks about greed and how life is more than possessions. The featured speaker is Rev. George Sagissor from Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD. The sermon theme is “Freedom Now!” The hymns are: God of Grace and God of Glory; America the Beautiful; and God Bless Our Native Land. The Main Street Living Choir will provide the hymns; the program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

Main Street Living may be seen each Sunday morning on KDLT-NBC Sioux Falls at 10:00 a.m. Their mailing address is: Main Street Living, 1400 So. Duluth Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57105. The program may be viewed on the web at www.mainstreetliving.com. Viewers, area churches and memorial gifts provide the support for the program.

CONFIRMATION PICTURE PROJECT UPDATE – This project of gathering prior confirmation class pictures for eventual display in our church is progressing very well! We now have 61 photos of the 78 years our church has had such classes. The 17 remaining years of which we are still searching for pictures are: 1932, 1935, 1936, 1941, 1942, 1944, 1947, 1951, 1952, 1961, 1967, 1973, 1976, 1988, 1989, 1995 and 2005. If you were confirmed in one of these years or know someone who was, we sure would like to get a copy of that class’ picture to add to our collection. Thanks to all of you who were willing to spend your time and effort to search thru attics, picture albums and boxes of pictures! The success of this project is because of you!

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL – There will be Sunday School today after the worship service. Class will be held in the confirmation classroom.

Monday, June 20, 2011

06-19-2011 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we pray for Doris Albrecht and Richard Salis as they continue their cancer treatments, Olinda Stark under hospice care, Zac Sayler with his broken arm and Mary Glynn as she continues taking care of her sister and elderly mother. We also pray for our shut-in members, our inactive members and at least two people in our lives who don’t know Christ.

COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION procedures will change slightly this week. In consideration of those who have difficulty walking up and down the steps to the altar we will distribute the Communion elements at the front of the sanctuary. You may come forward when directed to do so by the ushers, forming a single line down the center aisle. Both the common cup and individual cups will still be available. After receiving the Lord’s Supper, please return to your pew via the side aisle on your side of the sanctuary. We will commune one side of the sanctuary at a time. There will be one blessing and dismissal at the end after everyone has communed. Please give your comments on this trial procedure to any elder (Gary Pfeiffer, Scott Stern and Paul Wynia).

THE SAMARITAN GROUP will meet Wednesday, June 29th, at 6:30 p.m. at church. New members are always welcome!

BIRTHDAY OPEN HOUSE – In honor of Pauline Walz’s 100th birthday, the Walz family wishes to invite our church family to an open house celebration at Geo’s next Sunday, June 26th from 2 to 4 p.m.

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL for children from pre-school thru 7th grade will be held next Sunday, June 26th, after the service. We will meet in the confirmation room upstairs.

2011 CONFIRMATION PICTURES taken by Penny Smidt are now available. Please contact her at 925-4292 if you would like a set. Please note that the pictures are available in electronic format only.

MAIN STREET LIVING – June 19th Kid’s Crossing emphasizes that we are all precious in the eyes of God. The featured speaker is Rev. Kelly Smith from Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Huron, SD. His sermon theme is “The Trinity and Creation.” The hymns are Glory be to God the Father, God Has Spoken by His People, and Holy, Holy, Holy. The Main Street Living Choir will provide the hymns; the program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

Main Street Living may be seen each Sunday morning on KDLT-NBC Sioux Falls at 10:00 a.m. Their mailing address is: Main Street Living, 1400 So. Duluth Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57105. The program may be viewed on the web at www.mainstreetliving.com. Viewers, area churches and memorial gifts provide the support for the program.

THE BIBLE ON TRIAL will be broadcast on KDLT-TV on June 19th and 26th at 11:00 a.m. following Main Street Living. This program is sponsored by the South Dakota LWML and LLL. Biblical criticism, ancient historical voices, the illumination of archaeology, the testimony of first-century followers of Jesus Christ – all these come to bear on the examination of the reliability of the Scriptures in “The Bible On Trial: Beyond A Reasonable Doubt.”

SARAH RUML would like to thank all those who have given prayer or financial support for her Dells Summer Training Program thus far. Your contributions are immensely appreciated! Sarah will continue to fundraise until July 1st; if you are interested in helping support Sarah or if you would like more information, please contact Scott or Susan Ruml (925-7004) or Sarah (605-660-5330 or sarah.ruml@jacks.sdstate.edu). Also refer to the bulletin/message board for an extended letter explaining more about what Sarah is doing this summer. Thank you!

COMING EVENTS – Additional information about the following events will be published when we get closer to the applicable dates:
Aug 7  Installation of Brian Bucklew at Zion Lutheran (Delmont)
and Emmaus Lutheran Church (Tripp)
Sept 10  Bike For Life (100 mile bike ride to support LFL)
Nov 18-20  Regional High School Youth Gathering near Omaha

SPECIAL BLESSINGS today to all who have been entrusted with the vocation of father!

Saturday, June 11, 2011

6-12-2011 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we pray for Doris Albrecht as she continues her chemotherapy treatments, Olinda Stark under hospice care and Zak Sayler who broke his arm last week. We also pray for our shut-in members, our inactive members and at least two people in our lives who don’t know Christ.

SONSURF BEACH BASH VBS – The dates of VBS are July 18th thru July 22nd. You can sign up by emailing Amber at ambersayler@hotmail.com or let Lisa, Amber or Cheri know. Also, please contact any of these 3 ladies if you would like to help out with our VBS this summer. This will be a fun-filled week of beach fun while learning lots about our Savior! Please watch for more details.

ANNUAL LUTHERANS FOR LIFE DIAPER/LAYETTE item drive will continue through Father’s Day, June 19th. Diapers of all sizes are needed as well as diaper wipes, powders, lotions, baby bath items, shampoos, etc. Layette items such as receiving blankets, sleepers, booties, sweaters and other infant wear as well as any items that might be typically given as a shower gift are also welcome. A collection container will be in the Fellowship Hall.

SARAH RUML would like to thank all those who have given prayer or financial support for her Dells Summer Training Program thus far. Your contributions are immensely appreciated! Sarah will continue to fundraise until July 1st; if you are interested in helping support Sarah or if you would like more information, please contact Scott or Susan Ruml (925-7004) or Sarah (605-660-5330 or sarah.ruml@jacks.sdstate.edu). Also refer to the bulletin/message board for an extended letter explaining more about what Sarah is doing this summer. Thank you!

2011 CONFIRMATION PICTURES taken by Penny Smidt are now available. Please contact her at 925-4292 if you would like a set. Please note that the pictures are available in electronic format only.

THANKS to everyone that contributed to the FRHS Auxiliary fund drive the past few weeks. We collected $51.00. Thank you.

THE FAMILY OF NORBERT GEIDEL invites the congregation for cake during coffee hour today in honor of Norbert’s 80th birthday. We thank and praise God for granting Norby 80 years of life.

MAIN STREET LIVING – June 19th Kid’s Crossing emphasizes that we are all precious in the eyes of God. The featured speaker is Rev. Kelly Smith from Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Huron, SD. His sermon theme is “The Trinity and Creation.” The hymns are Glory be to God the Father, God Has Spoken by His People, and Holy, Holy, Holy. The Main Street Living Choir will provide the hymns; the program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.
Main Street Living may be seen each Sunday morning on KDLT-NBC Sioux Falls at 10:00 a.m. Their mailing address is: Main Street Living, 1400 So. Duluth Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57105. The program may be viewed on the web at www.mainstreetliving.com. Viewers, area churches and memorial gifts provide the support for the program.

THE BIBLE ON TRIAL – The Bible … how could it possibly be accurate? How can you know? What about this book that has compelled people to give their lives to defend its claims? The validity of the Bible has been questioned for ages and still remains an intriguing subject that has a proven ability to attract audiences! “The Bible on Trial” from Envoy Productions takes a unique look at the subject and presents facts about the most widely printed book in history. Internationally recognized experts of ancient texts, archaeological and other related disciplines illuminate the efforts taken throughout history to ensure the integrity and significance of this ancient text. The “Bible on Trial” invites viewers to be the jury in this case. There will be a special showing of this compelling program on KDLT, the NBC affiliate from Sioux Falls today and also on June 19th immediately following Main Street Living. This program is sponsored by the Lutheran Laymen's League of South Dakota, and the LWML.

LUTHERAN HOUR BROADCASTS – For those wishing to listen to the Lutheran Hour, it is broadcast in this part of the state every Sunday morning on 105.9 FM (KMIT) at 8:30 and 570 AM (WNAX) at 9:30.

Saturday, June 4, 2011

06-05-2011 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we continue to pray for Doris Albrecht, Arden and Arlene Stern, and Olinda Stark as well as for the family of Joyce Lehman as they mourn the death of Joyce’s son, Kevin. We also keep in our prayers our shut-in members, our inactive members and at least two people in our lives who don’t know Christ.

SONSURF BEACH BASH VBS – The dates of VBS are July 18th thru July 22nd. You can sign up by emailing Amber at ambersayler@hotmail.com or let Lisa, Amber or Cheri know. Also, please contact any of these 3 ladies if you would like to help out with our VBS this summer. This will be a fun-filled week of beach fun while learning lots about our Savior! Please watch for more details.

ANNUAL LUTHERANS FOR LIFE DIAPER/LAYETTE item drive will continue through Father’s Day, June 19th. Diapers of all sizes are needed as well as diaper wipes, powders, lotions, baby bath items, shampoos, etc. Layette items such as receiving blankets, sleepers, booties, sweaters and other infant wear as well as any items that might be typically given as a shower gift are also welcome. A collection container will be in the Fellowship Hall.

SARAH RUML would like to thank all those who have given prayer or financial support for her Dells Summer Training Program thus far. Your contributions are immensely appreciated! Sarah will continue to fundraise until July 1st; if you are interested in helping support Sarah or if you would like more information, please contact Scott or Susan Ruml (925-7004) or Sarah (605-660-5330 or sarah.ruml@jacks.sdstate.edu). Also refer to the bulletin/message board for an extended letter explaining more about what Sarah is doing this summer. Thank you!

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL – We will be having summer Sunday School on June 26th, July 31st and August 28th. All children Pre-K thru the 8th grade are encouraged to attend.


SECRETARIAL POSITION FILLED – Lisa Andersen and Aleta Starner will be job-sharing the church’s secretarial position starting June 1st. Please continue to send any announcements that you may have to the church’s e-mail account. You may also call them on their cell phones: Lisa at 670-3006 and Aleta at 660-3651.

FRHS AUXILIARY – This is the last Sunday for you to contribute to the FRHS Auxiliary fundraising drive. The contribution basket is in the Fellowship Hall. If possible, please donate to this fundraising event. Thank you.

LUTHERAN HOUR BROADCASTS – For those wishing to listen to the Lutheran Hour, it is broadcast in this part of the state every Sunday morning on 105.9 FM (KMIT) at 8:30 and 570 AM (WNAX) at 9:30.

The Bible on Trial – The Bible … how could it possibly be accurate? How can you know? What about this book that has compelled people to give their lives to defend its claims? The validity of the Bible has been questioned for ages and still remains an intriguing subject that has a proven ability to attract audiences! “The Bible on Trial” from Envoy Productions takes a unique look at the subject and presents facts about the most widely printed book in history. Internationally recognized experts of ancient texts, archaeological and other related disciplines illuminate the efforts taken throughout history to ensure the integrity and significance of this ancient text. The “Bible on Trial” invites viewers to be the jury in this case. There will be a special showing of this compelling program on KDLT, the NBC affiliate from Sioux Falls on June 12th and June 19th immediately following Main Street Living. This program is sponsored by the Lutheran Laymen's League of South Dakota, and the LWML.

Monday, May 30, 2011

5-29-2011 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we pray for Doris Albrecht, Olinda Stark, Arden and Arlene Stern, Pauline Waltner, the Samuel Pappas family (Sam’s ex-daughter-in-law committed suicide last week) and the family of LeAnne Albrecht as they mourn the death of LeAnne. We also keep in our prayers our shut-in members, our inactive members and at least two people in our lives who don’t know Christ.

THE FUNERAL SERVICE for LeAnne Albrecht was held last Wed., May 25th. LeAnne was received into Glory on May 22nd. We ask God to comfort her family in their time of grief with the sure and certain hope of the resurrection of all flesh on the Last Day and the subsequent joyful reunion in heaven of all believers. The flowers on the altar this morning are from LeAnne’s funeral.

ASCENSION DAY WORSHIP SERVICE – As the Church has done since the days of the Apostles, we, too, will celebrate the Ascension of our Lord into His Glory. This year’s Ascension observance (the 40th day after Easter) will be Thursday, June 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Please join us in the worship of our ascended Lord!

REMINDER – The Samaritan group will meet Wednesday, June 1st, at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Please bring the item(s) you signed up to donate for our project. Remember to come for supper!

LADIES AID will meet at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday evening. Topic will be given by Julie. This month Millie Gunderson is on Altar Guild.

REV. DALE SATTGAST, President of the SD District of the LCMS, received the Doctor of Letters degree from Concordia University, St. Paul at their commencement ceremony of May 13th. We congratulate him on receiving this special recognition and degree, and we thank God for the more than 30 years that Rev. Dr. Sattgast has worked in our Lord’s Kingdom.

SONSURF BEACH BASH VBS – The dates of VBS are July 18th thru July 22nd. You can sign up by emailing Amber at ambersayler@hotmail.com or let Lisa, Amber or Cheri know. Also, please contact any of these 3 ladies if you would like to help out with our VBS this summer. This will be a fun-filled week of beach fun while learning lots about our Savior! Please watch for more details.

ARMED FORCES SUNDAY – This week we celebrate Armed Forces Sunday. We know that, per many Bible passages, God instituted government for our protection and it, therefore, has the duty and obligation to protect its citizens. Regardless of our varied political views, we can all agree that a society must hold in high regard the personal sacrifices made by so many Americans on a daily basis to keep us all safe. It is their sacrifices, in fact, that allow people in this country the privilege of expressing and practicing their viewpoints … including the anti-military viewpoint. Those who sacrifice for us include not only our military members and chaplains but also their families. We recognize these individuals in the church by acknowledging their sacrifice, praying for their safety and supporting our Synod’s Ministry to the Armed Forces.

URGENT MISSION OPPORTUNITIES – This year God has opened many doors for LCMS members to serve overseas as missionaries and teachers for 1 to 2 years. As of this month, 36 critical positions remain unfilled. God has prepared in advance these exciting good works for His people. Besides the critical 36 openings, there are more than 200 other opportunities available to make the love of Christ known in Word and deed by serving within the LCMS World Missions organization … from 1 week positions to lifetime positions and everything in between! Perhaps one of these positions is for you and perhaps for someone you know. For more information please contact the Pastor.

ANNUAL LUTHERANS FOR LIFE DIAPER/LAYETTE item drive will continue through Father’s Day, June 19th. Diapers of all sizes are needed as well as diaper wipes, powders, lotions, baby bath items, shampoos, etc. Layette items such as receiving blankets, sleepers, booties, sweaters and other infant wear as well as any items that might be typically given as a shower gift are also welcome. A collection container will be in the Fellowship Hall.

SARAH RUML would like to thank all those who have given prayer or financial support for her Dells Summer Training Program thus far. Your contributions are immensely appreciated! Sarah will continue to fundraise until July 1st; if you are interested in helping support Sarah or if you would like more information, please contact Scott or Susan Ruml (925-7004) or Sarah (605-660-5330 or sarah.ruml@jacks.sdstate.edu). Also refer to the bulletin/message board for an extended letter explaining more about what Sarah is doing this summer. Thank you!

VALERA KOCH’S ADDRESS – Several people have asked for Mrs. Koch’s address so that they can send her a sympathy card. Her address is: 206 Pleasant Avenue North, Glencoe, MN 55336. If you wish to call her instead, her phone number is (320) 864-6309.

CONGRATULATIONS AND BLESSINGS to these students for having the best Sunday School attendance in their classes for the 3rd quarter.

Pre-K – Kindergarten  Dillon Podzimek
1st – 2nd Grade  Sarah Harris
3rd – 5th Grade  Lindsay Thomas
6th – 8th Grade  Karen Schamber and Josh Wynia

We all know the importance of learning God’s Word. Having good attendance at Sunday School is a great way to reinforce an active Christians life. – (signed) Board of Education

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL – We will be having summer Sunday School on June 26th, July 31st and August 28th. All children Pre-K thru 8th grade are encouraged to attend.

SPECIAL PLATE OFFERING will be taken today to help with the new furnace expense. There is a basket in the Fellowship Hall for your donations.

SECRETARIAL POSITION FILLED – Lisa Andersen and Aleta Starner will be job-sharing the church’s secretarial position starting June 1st. Please continue to send your announcements to the church’s e-mail account. You may also call them on their cell phones:
Lisa at 670-3006 and Aleta at 660-3651.

A BIG THANK YOU! – The Board of Education would like to recognize the dedication of our Sunday School teachers for their efforts to shape and guide the faith of the children of our congregation. Our teachers this year were Amber Sayler, Kaitlyn Stern, Kendra Schamber, Penny Saarie, Kristi Dannenbring, Aimee Mors, Penny Smidt, Mark Roth, Leann Schulz-Thomas, Denise Peterson and Dawn Walz. Our music teachers were Jane Kleinsasser, Penny Smidt and Amber Sayler. Thank you for all your hard work this year!

FREEMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY is conducting their annual fund drive. There is a basket in the Fellowship Hall for your donations. The Hospital Auxiliary uses these funds to purchase needed items for our local hospital/nursing home. There is also a sheet for you to sign if you are willing to help or donate for their annual soup day in October. We are very fortunate to have this health facility in our community; please contribute if you are able. Thank you.

SAMARITANS – We would like to tell you a few facts about the new ladies group started here at church – now known as the Samaritans. We would like to state that we profess to faithfully promote God’s name and glory. Our desire is to earnestly apply Christian fellowship to create helpful means to those in our church body as a testimony to God. We wish to make known our goals which are to spread God's word of hope and to do Christian acts.

We are looking for projects that will help and encourage people in our congregation – people who are having health issues, unexpected expenses, loss of family or just need a pick-me-up for some reason. We welcome good news celebrations such as special birthdays, anniversaries and births. We encourage anyone to make suggestions on their own behalf or for others as well. We have placed a request box out on the spinner of extra bulletins and calendars in the Narthex. Our group will try to honor each request in some way.

Anyone who is interested in joining or has any questions or comments, please contact LaNae Harberts, Diane Schnabel or Kristi Dannenbring.

ALBRECHT FAMILY BENEFIT will be held next Saturday, June 4th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. here at St. Paul Church. Please check the bulletin board for all the details.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

5-22-2011 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we continue to pray for Doris Albrecht and Leann Albrecht in their fight against cancer as well as for Olinda Stark who is now under hospice care and for Arden and Arlene Stern who both fell and were injured this last week; they have been released from the hospital and are recovering at home. We also keep in our prayers our shut-in members, our inactive members and at least two people in our lives who don’t know Christ.

OOPS! – We apologize for accidentally forgetting to include Brice Paulson in last week’s list of college graduates. He just graduated from SDSU in Brookings with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. Brice is the son of Craig and Kim Paulson.

URGENT MISSION OPPORTUNITIES – This year God has opened many doors for LCMS members to serve overseas as missionaries and teachers for 1 to 2 years. As of this month, 36 critical positions remain unfilled. God has prepared in advance these exciting good works for His people. Besides the critical 36 openings, there are more than 200 other opportunities available to make the love of Christ known in Word and deed by serving within the LCMS World Missions organization … from 1 week positions to lifetime positions and everything in between! Perhaps one of these positions is for you and perhaps for someone you know. For additional information please contact the Pastor.

ANNUAL LUTHERANS FOR LIFE DIAPER/LAYETTE item drive will continue through Father’s Day, June 19th. Diapers of all sizes are needed as well as diaper wipes, powders, lotions, baby bath items, shampoos, etc. Layette items such as receiving blankets, sleepers, booties, sweaters and other infant wear as well as any items that might be typically given as a shower gift are also welcome. A collection container will be in the Fellowship Hall.

SARAH RUML would like to thank all those who have given prayer or financial support for her Dells Summer Training Program thus far. Your contributions are immensely appreciated! Sarah will continue to fundraise until July 1st; if you are interested in helping support Sarah or if you would like more information, please contact Scott or Susan Ruml (925-7004) or Sarah (605-660-5330 or sarah.ruml@jacks.sdstate.edu). Also refer to the bulletin/message board for an extended letter explaining more about what Sarah is doing this summer. Thank you!

SONSURF BEACH BASH VBS – The dates of VBS are July 18th thru July 22nd. You can sign up by emailing Amber at ambersayler@hotmail.com or let Lisa, Amber or Cheri know. Also, please contact any of these 3 ladies if you would like to help out with our VBS this summer. This will be a fun-filled week of beach fun while learning lots about our Savior! Please watch for more details.

FREEMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY is conducting their annual fund drive. There is a basket in the Fellowship Hall for your donations. The Hospital Auxiliary uses these funds to purchase needed items for our local hospital/nursing home. There is also a sheet for you to sign if you are willing to help or donate for their annual soup day in October. We are very fortunate to have this health facility in our community; please contribute if you are able. Thank you.

SUNDAE SUNDAY will be next Sunday. The congregation is invited to join the Sunday school students and teachers as we wrap up the Sunday school year. Ice cream sundaes will be served during our social time following the worship service. See you there!!

SPECIAL PLATE OFFERING will be taken today to help with the new furnace expense. There is a basket in the Fellowship Hall for your donations.

ARMED FORCES SUNDAY – Next Sunday we will celebrate Armed Forces Sunday. Regardless of our varied political views, we can all agree that a society must hold in high regard the personal sacrifices made by so many Americans on a daily basis to keep us all safe. Those who sacrifice for us include not only our military members and chaplains but also their families. We recognize these individuals in the church by acknowledging their sacrifice, praying for their safety and supporting our Synod’s Ministry to the Armed Forces.


REMINDER – The Samaritan group will meet Wednesday, May 25th at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Please bring the item(s) you signed up to donate for our project. Remember to come for supper!

We would like to tell you a few facts about the new ladies group started here at church – now known as the Samaritans. We would like to state that we profess to faithfully promote God’s name and glory. Our desire is to earnestly apply Christian fellowship to create helpful means to those in our church body as a testimony to God. We wish to make known our goals which are to spread God's word of hope and to do Christian acts.

We are looking for projects that will help and encourage people in our congregation -- people who are having health issues, unexpected expenses, loss of family or just need a pick-me-up for some reason. We welcome good news celebrations such as special birthdays, anniversaries and births. We encourage anyone to make suggestions on their own behalf or for others as well. We have placed a request box out on the spinner of extra bulletins and calendars in the Narthex. Our group will try to honor each request in some way.

Anyone who is interested in joining or has any questions or comments, please contact LaNae Harberts, Diane Schnabel or Kristi Dannenbring.

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