11/25/2012 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember all who sick or recuperating, those diagnosed with cancer or are in cancer treatment programs, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 people who do not yet know Christ.

ST PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH CHRISTMAS CARE TREE – You may have noticed a Christmas tree in the Fellowship Hall.  We are wishing to bless those in need to keep warm this Christmas season.  As a mission of giving, we are hoping to collect hats, mittens, socks and small fleece blankets or other items that you feel are appropriate.  We don’t want to put an age limit on this project as there are not only children but elderly who are in need.  We will collect items through Dec 16^th and hope to distribute the items before Christmas.  God bless the children and congregational members who wish to participate.  Thank You!  The Board of Ed

LADIES AID CHRISTMAS PARTY – Make plans now to attend the Ladies Aid Christmas Party on Sunday, Dec. 2^nd at 4:00.  Members are reminded to bring Christmas cookies.  There will also be a $5.00 gift exchange.  Everyone is invited to attend and bring a friend.  Our Christmas Project is Main Street Living; a free will offering will be matched by the Ladies Aid.  The congregation will also have an opportunity to contribute during the Sundays in December.

CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Wed., Nov 28^th        5:00 - 6:00         (all ages)

Wed., Dec. 5^th        5:00 - 6:00         (all ages)

Sun., Dec. 9^th          11:30 - 1:45       (lunch provided) (all ages)

Wed., Dec. 12^th       5:00 - 6:00         (all ages)

Wed., Dec 19^th        5:00 - 6:00         (all ages)

Sun., Dec 23^rd         10:45 - ?           (all ages; no Sunday School;

                                                      lunch will be provided)

NIGHT AT THE MOVIES – Just a reminder to join us for fun and fellowship tonight at 7:00!  We do have a change in movies.  Instead of our previous movie selection, we will be showing Alvin and the Chipmunks “Chipwrecked.”  Hope to see you there!

YOUTH GROUP LOCK-IN – The youth will be having a lock-in on Friday, Dec. 7^th, from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 Saturday morning.  Each youth may bring a friend to spend the night with them and one of their favorite games to play.  Please plan to attend for a night a fun and fellowship!

THE LUTHERAN HOUR is broadcast on Sunday mornings at 8:30 on 105.9 FM and at 9:30 on 570 AM.

MAIN STREET LIVING  may be seen on Sunday mornings at 10:00 on KDLT-NBC.

11-18-2012 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember Doris Albrecht who is now under Hospice care, all others who sick, have upcoming surgery or are recovering from illness or surgery, those in cancer treatment programs, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 people who do not yet know Christ.

ST PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH CHRISTMAS CARE TREE – You may have noticed a Christmas tree in the Fellowship Hall.  We are wishing to bless those in need to keep warm this Christmas season.  As a mission of giving, we are hoping to collect hats, mittens, socks and small fleece blankets or other items that you feel are appropriate.  We don’t want to put an age limit on this project as there are not only children but elderly who are in need.  We will collect items through Dec 16^th and hope to distribute the items before Christmas.  God bless the children and congregational members who wish to participate.  Thank You!  The Board of Ed

BAZAAR COMMITTEE – The Bazaar Committee would again like to thank all who contributed in any way to make for another successful Bazaar.  We raised $5,006.93 after expenses.  Thank you!!

NIGHT AT THE MOVIES – We are planning another movie night for Sunday, Nov, 25^th at 7 pm.  We will be showing “We Bought a Zoo.”  Everyone is WELCOME for this great family entertainment.  Bring your favorite blanket, pillow and beverage if you want to.  Otherwise, seating and popcorn will be provided.  Hope to see you all there.

A SIGN UP SHEET is on the bulletin board regarding midweek school and confirmation class snacks.  Please sign up for the week you would like to bring a snack.  We still have some open weeks!  Thank you.

LADIES AID CHRISTMAS PARTY – Make plans now to attend the Ladies Aid Christmas Party on Sunday, December 2^nd at 4:00.  Members are reminded to bring Christmas cookies.  There will also be a $5.00 gift exchange.  Everyone is invited to attend and bring a friend.  Our Christmas Project is Main Street Living; a free will offering will be matched by the Ladies Aid.  The congregation will also have an opportunity to contribute during the Sundays in December.

CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Wed., Nov 28^th      5:00 - 6:00       (all ages)

Wed., Dec. 5^th        5:00 - 6:00       (all ages)

Sun., Dec. 9^th         11:30 - 1:45     (lunch provided) (all ages)

Wed., Dec. 12^th      5:00 - 6:00       (all ages)

Please watch the bulletin for practice dates beyond Dec. 12^th.

WE WILL BE DECORATING the church for Christmas on Friday, Nov. 23^rd at 6:00.  Volunteers are needed and will be greatly appreciated.  Thank you in advance for helping to get your church ready for Christmas!

NO MIDWEEK SCHOOL or CONFIRMATION CLASSES on this Wednesday (Nov. 21^st).

OUR THANKSGIVING DAY worship service will begin at 9:30 this Thursday.  Please plan to join us and please bring a friend or relative to share in our worship and fellowship!

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.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR is broadcast on Sunday mornings at 8:30 on 105.9 FM and at 9:30 on 570 AM.

MAIN STREET LIVING – Nov. 25 – The featured speaker will be Rev. Samuel Bobby from Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rapid City.  MSL may be seen on Sunday mornings at 10:00 on KDLT-NBC.

11-11-2012 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember Doris Albrecht who was hospitalized again last week, our nation’s veterans, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 people who do not know Christ.

DR. PAUL MAIER, a well-known LC-MS pastor and author of about two dozen children’s books, non-fiction books on Biblical history and Biblical-character biographies, will be giving a free presentation for the general public at Zion Lutheran Church in Mitchell on Nov. 17^th at 7:30.  No RSVP is needed.

THE SAMARITANS would like to thank all those who came to take pictures for the church directory this week.  Thanks also to all the hosts and hostesses who helped make the days run smoothly.  It is our prayer that this directory will be a blessing to our congregation.

ANYONE WHO DID NOT GET A PICTURE TAKEN for the directory but would still like to be included is welcome to submit a picture.  If you choose to do this, there is a $10 charge.  Please submit your photos to either Betsy Knodel or Meranda VanNingen within the next two weeks.

CHILDREN’S XMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Sun., Nov. 11^th        12:30 - 2:30       (1^st to 8^th grade)

Wed., Nov. 14^th       5:00 - 6:00         (1^st to 8^th grade)

Wed., Nov 28^th        5:00 - 6:00         (all ages)

Wed., Dec. 5^th        5:00 - 6:00         (all ages)

Sun., Dec. 9^th          11:30 - 1:45       (lunch provided) (all ages)

Wed., Dec. 12^th       5:00 - 6:00         (all ages)

Please watch the bulletin for practice dates beyond Dec. 12^th.

A SIGN UP SHEET is on the bulletin board regarding midweek school and confirmation class snacks.  Please sign up for the week you would like to bring a snack.  We still have some open weeks!  Thank you.

THE LORD’S SUPPER is celebrated at this congregation in the confession that, as our Lord says, He gives us not only bread and wine but His very Body and Blood to eat and drink for the forgiveness of our sins and to strengthen our union with Him and with one another.  Our Lord invites to His table all those who trust His words, repent of their sins and set aside any refusal to forgive and love others as He forgives and loves us.  Because those who eat and drink our Lord’s Body and Blood unworthily (that is, they do not recognize the bread and wine to also be His Body and Blood) do so to their great harm and because Holy Communion is a confession of the faith which is confessed at this altar, any who are not yet baptized, not instructed in the Christian faith, not a member of this church nor the LC-MS and yet desire to receive the Sacrament, are asked to speak with the Pastor before the worship service.

THANK YOU to all who helped to rake leaves last Sunday.  It was a great job well done and everyone’s help was greatly appreciated!!

THE LUTHERAN HOUR is broadcast on Sunday mornings at 8:30 on 105.9 FM and at 9:30 on 570 AM.

MAIN STREET LIVING – Nov. 18 – Kid’s Crossing prepares for Christmas with the story “Christmas Is.”  The featured speaker will be Rev. Steve Wagner from Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Custer and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hill City.  MSL may be seen on Sunday mornings at 10:00 on KDLT-NBC.

11-04-2012 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Kermit and Darlene Schrag who were hospitalized this week and are now recovering at home, Keri Neuharth and her family who are mourning the death of Keri’s father, all others who are recovering from illness or surgery, those in cancer treatment programs, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 of our friends and relatives who do not yet know Christ.

DR. PAUL MAIER, a well-known LC-MS pastor and author of about two dozen children’s books, non-fiction books on Biblical history and Biblical-character biographies, will be giving a free presentation for the general public at Zion Lutheran Church in Mitchell on Nov. 17^th at 7:30.  No RSVP is needed.

LARGE-PRINT HYMNALS – We have available a few large-print hymnals for those of us who need some assistance because of eyesight difficulties.  If you or someone you know would prefer to use a large-print hymnal, please ask any usher for assistance.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE – Millions of believers did not vote in the last election.  Another important election comes up soon.  Here is a truth:  There are millions of voters who strongly oppose our Christian views and our Christian way of life.  The issues are vital and they are many.  Who would ever have imagined a few years ago that today we would be debating the definition of marriage or that this country alone has about 1.2 million abortions each year or that this country would be 16 trillion dollars in debt?  Know what the national, state and local candidates’ positions are on these and other issues that concern you.  Then remember to vote so that your voice will be heard and, please, encourage others to vote, too.  This country, our children and their children need us not to be silent but to take a stand for what we believe in.

BAZAAR – Thank you to everyone who donated, worked and supported us on our successful day!  Please check the kitchen for your containers.  (s) Bazaar Committee

THRIVENT ANNUAL MEETING – Hutchinson County Thrivent members are invited to attend the annual meeting in Menno in the Grace Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall at 6:00 tonight.  A catered meal will be served followed with door prizes and entertainment.

LADIES AID – Coffee hour committee for Nov. 4^th is Lee Lagendyk, Mary Pfeiffer and Joan Dreessen.  Julie Huber is on Altar Guild; Pauline Walz and Marie Wrenn are Visiting Helpers for November.

LWML will meet Nov. 8^th at 2:00 p.m. Pastor will do the Bible study and Lee will serve lunch.

 

CHRISTMAS CANTATA – The choir will be presenting a Christmas cantata on Sunday, Dec. 23^rd during our regular morning service.  If you would like to sing with us, our rehearsal time is from 11:30 to 12:30 on Sunday mornings.  All ages are welcome!

CHILDREN’S XMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Sun., Nov. 11^th        12:30 - 2:30       (1^st to 8^th grade)

Wed., Nov. 14^th       5:00 - 6:00         (1^st to 8^th grade)

Wed., Nov 28^th        5:00 - 6:00         (all ages)

Wed., Dec. 5^th        5:00 - 6:00         (all ages)

Sun., Dec. 9^th          11:30 - 1:45       (lunch provided) (all ages)

Wed., Dec. 12^th       5:00 - 6:00         (all ages)

Please watch the bulletin for practice dates beyond Dec. 12^th.

A SIGN UP SHEET is on the bulletin board if you would like to bring snacks for the midweek school and confirmation class on Wednesdays.  Please sign your name on the week you would like to bring a snack.  Thank you.

THE YOUTH GROUP will be raking leaves today at 12:30 p.m., weather permitting.

 

THE LUTHERAN HOUR is broadcast on Sunday mornings at 8:30 on 105.9 FM and at 9:30 on 570 AM.

MAIN STREET LIVING – Nov. 11^th – Kid’s Crossing will look at our dual citizenship … here on earth and in heaven.  The featured speaker will be Rev. Curtis Garland from First Lutheran Church in Wall. MSL may be seen on Sunday mornings at 10:00 on KDLT-NBC.

10/28/2012 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS please remember Lucille Rembold in the Freeman hospital, those who are recovering from illness or surgery, those in cancer treatment programs, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 of our friends and relatives who do not yet know Christ.

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

Finance COMMITTEE MEMBER – The church is looking for a volunteer who is willing to be nominated to serve on our Finance Committee.  Per our bylaws, the election to fill this position is to be held during our October voters’ meeting (today).  If you are willing to serve our Lord’s Church in this capacity, please contact Randy Koerner, Scott Stern or the Pastor.  Thanks!

LADIES AID – Annual Bazaar on Nov. 1^st.  Coffee hour committee for Nov. 4^th is Lee Lagendyk, Mary Pfeiffer and Joan Dreessen.  Julie Huber is on Altar Guild; Pauline Walz and Marie Wrenn are Visiting Helpers for November.

THRIVENT ANNUAL MEETING – Hutchinson County Thrivent members are invited to attend the annual meeting in Menno in the Grace Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall at 6:00 next Sunday.  A catered meal will be served; door prizes and music will follow.  Please call Cleo Kapsch at 925-7599 by October 31^st for your RSVP.

CHRISTMAS CANTATA – Our choir will be presenting a Christmas cantata on Sunday, December 23^rd during our regular morning service.  If you would like to sing with us, our rehearsal time is from 11:30 to 12:30 on Sunday mornings.  All ages are welcome!

A SIGN UP SHEET is on the bulletin board if you would like to bring snacks for the midweek and confirmation classes on Wednesdays.

A SIGN UP SHEET is on the bulletin board if you would like your lawn raked by the Youth Group.  They will be raking leaves next Sunday beginning at 12:30 providing the weather is suitable.

BAZAAR – Please plan to attend our annual Bazaar on Nov. 1^st from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  The food list and work schedule are posted on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall and on the refrigerator in the kitchen.  Please put a check mark by your name on the list in the kitchen when you bring your food donation.  Our plans are to have the kitchen door unlocked around 7 a.m. on Thursday morning.  We would appreciate it if you would cool or refrigerate your food before you bring it to the church; frozen food should be thawed.  See you on Thursday for a day of good food and fellowship!

BAZAAR SETUP AND CLEANING – We will be setting up for the Bazaar and cleaning the kitchen today starting at 1:00.  We would appreciate it if you would come and help us with this project.

CHILDREN’S XMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Sun., Nov. 11^th      12:30 - 2:30     (1^st to 8^th grade)

Wed., Nov. 14^th     5:00 - 6:00       (1^st to 8^th grade)

Wed., Nov 28^th      5:00 - 6:00       (all ages)

Wed., Dec. 5^th        5:00 - 6:00       (all ages)

Sun., Dec. 9^th         11:30 - 1:45     (lunch provided) (all ages)

Wed., Dec. 12^th      5:00 - 6:00       (all ages)

Please watch the bulletin for practice dates beyond Dec. 12^th.

MAIN STREET LIVING – Nov. 4^th – The preacher will be Rev. Sturzenbecker from Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church, Black Hawk, SD.  MSL may be seen each Sunday morning at 10:00 on KDLT-NBC.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR – Nov. 4^th – The preacher will be Rev. Seltz.  The Lutheran Hour is broadcast on Sunday mornings at 8:30 on 105.9 FM and at 9:30 on 570 AM.

10-21-2012 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember the hospitalized, those who are recovering from illness or surgery, those in cancer treatment programs, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 of our friends and relatives who do not yet know Christ.

Finance COMMITTEE MEMBER – The church is looking for a volunteer who is willing to be nominated to serve on our Finance Committee.  Per our bylaws, the election to fill this position is to be held during our October voters’ meeting (Oct. 28^th).  If you are willing to serve our Lord’s Church in this capacity, please contact Randy Koerner, Scott Stern or the Pastor.  Thanks!

QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING NOTICE – Our Fall voters’ meeting will be held next Sunday in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service.

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.

A SIGN UP SHEET is on the bulletin board if you would like to bring snacks for the midweek school and confirmation class on Wednesdays.  Please sign your name on the week you would like to bring a snack.  Thank you.

CHOIR – We are always looking for additional choir members.  If you are interested, please contact Jane at 925-7069.

BAZAAR – Plan to attend our annual Bazaar on November 1^st from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  We will again have a Country Store with baked goods, Stitchery/Craft Booth and the Lunch Counter.  We would like to thank everyone that has volunteered to bring food and work.  If you would like to help us in anyway and have not been contacted, please call one of the committee members.  As you can see by the work schedule, we could use another person to waitress during the day and also kitchen helpers.  We have posted the food donation list on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall and on the refrigerator in the kitchen.  We would appreciate it if you could cool or refrigerate your food before you bring it to the church.  Also, if you have frozen your food, please bring it to the church unthawed.  See you November 1^st for a day of good food and fellowship!

Bazaar setup and cleaning – We will be setting up for the Bazaar and cleaning the kitchen on Sunday, October 28^th starting at 1:00 p.m.  We would appreciate it if you would come and help us with this project.  Also, please check the kitchen to see if any of the containers, bowls, cake pans or pie plates are yours.  We seem to have items that have been left from funerals or potlucks that need to be returned to their rightful owners.

MAIN STREET LIVING – Oct. 28 – Kid’s Crossing looks at the greatest commandment … “Love God with all your heart, soul and mind.”  The featured speaker will be Rev. Gene Bauman from St. Paul Lutheran in Spearfish.  MSL may be seen each Sunday morning at 10:00 on KDLT-NBC.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR – The Lutheran Hour is broadcast on Sunday mornings at 8:30 on 105.9 FM and at 9:30 on 570 AM.

10-14-2012 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember the hospitalized (Myron Schaffer and Donna Rasmussen), those who are recovering from illness or surgery, those in cancer treatment programs, our shut-in and inactive members, and our friends and relatives 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.

THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN will again be performing the Christmas Eve service.  We ask that you e-mail Amber at ambersayler@hotmail.com or call her at 925-7132 to let her know if your child/children will be participating.  We would like to know no later than the end of October so parts can be divided out accordingly and a practice schedule can be set up.  Thank you! -- Bd of Education

LIFETOUCH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY will be taking pictures for our photo directory on Tuesday, Nov. 6^th thru Saturday, Nov. 10^th.  Please mark your calendar.  We will be doing sign-ups during coffee hour on Oct. 7^th and Oct. 14^th or you may sign-up thru the church’s website.  See the bulletin board notice for more information.

MEMORIAL SERVICE – Freeman Sanford Hospice will be hosting their annual memorial service on October 21^st at 2:30 at the Arboretum Visitors Center.  The service is open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one this last year.  Registration is not required.

YOUTH GROUP meeting is tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.  Everyone please plan to attend – both parents and youth – to discuss the upcoming year.

FUNERAL SERVING GROUPS – All members are encouraged to participate in serving fellowship luncheons at funerals.  One group will take responsibility for each funeral, rotating the groups.  The chairman will contact members of that group or you can call the chairman for donations of food and offers for helping to setup, serve and clean up.  Each group will also accept offers from anyone listed in other groups.  Please note that both husband and wife are listed.  When possible, men are welcome to help also, either in the kitchen, serving or in setting up tables, chairs, etc.  A revised list of groups will be available from the ushers after the service this morning.  This list will also be posted on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall.  Thanks.

BAZAAR – Please plan to attend the annual Bazaar on Nov. 1^st from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  We will again have a Country Store, Stitchery/Craft Booth and the Lunch Counter.  We are still in need of a few volunteers to help us during the day or evening and some food donations; please talk to Sharon Pfeiffer if you are willing to help or donate.  We plan to have the work schedule and the food donation list posted by next Sunday.  Thanks.

BAZAAR SET UP – We will be setting up for the Bazaar and cleaning the kitchen on Sunday, Oct. 28^th starting at 1 p.m. We would appreciate it if you would come and help us with this project.  Thank you.

MAIN STREET LIVING – Current programming information is unavailable at the time of this printing.  MSL may be seen each Sunday morning at 10:00 on KDLT-NBC.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR – The Lutheran Hour is broadcast on Sunday mornings at 8:30 on 105.9 FM and at 9:30 on 570 AM.

10/07/2012 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Myron Schaffer as he continues to recover in the Sioux Falls VA Hospital, Ruth Zanter and June Heckenlaible who are recovering at home, Paul Wynia and his family as they mourn the loss of his father who went to live with his Lord for all eternity, our shut-in and inactive members, and your friends and relatives who do not yet know Christ.

THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN will again be performing the Christmas Eve service.  We ask that you e-mail Amber at ambersayler@hotmail.com or call her at 925-7132 to let her know if your child/children will be participating.  We would like to know no later than the end of October so parts can be divided out accordingly and a practice schedule can be set up.  Thank you! -- Bd of Education

MOVIE NIGHT – Tonight at 7:00 we will be watching Courageous.  Popcorn will be provided; please bring your own drink.

Finance COMMITTEE MEMBER – The church is looking for a couple of people who are willing to be nominated to serve on our Finance Committee.  Per our bylaws, the election to fill this position is to be held during our October voters’ meeting (Oct. 28^th).  If you are willing to serve our Lord’s Church in this capacity, please contact Randy Koerner, Scott Stern or the Pastor.  Thanks!

LIFETOUCH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY will be taking pictures for our photo directory on Tuesday, Nov. 6^th thru Saturday, Nov. 10^th.  Please mark your calendar.  We will be doing sign-ups during coffee hour on Oct. 7^th and Oct. 14^th or you may sign-up thru the church’s website.  See the bulletin board notice for more information.

YOUTH GROUP meeting will be on Oct. 14^th at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.  Everyone please plan to attend – both parents and youth – to discuss the upcoming year.

THE BAZAAR – Our church Bazaar will be November 1^st from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. with a Country Store, Stitchery/Craft Booth and our Lunch Counter.  Thanks to all of you who have volunteered food and are willing to work.  We still need pies, salads and soups, and we also need workers.  Please contact Garnet Stern (925-7298), Corrine Handel (925-7433), Mildred Siekmann (925-7050) or Sharon Pfeiffer (925-7604) if you are willing to donate food or work.  Thank you.

MEMORIAL SERVICE – Freeman Sanford Hospice will be hosting their annual memorial service on October 21^st at 2:30 at the Arboretum Visitors Center.  The service is open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one this last year.  Registration is not required.

DID YOU KNOW that 18,000 children die every day in the world?  To help combat this reality Faith Lutheran Church (601 N Cliff, Sioux Falls) has signed up to pack over 100,000 meals for the charity “Feed My Starving Children” on October 12^th and 13^th.  These vitamin-enriched meals will be sent to over 70 countries.  Positions are still open for anyone who would like to help pack the meals.  All you have to do is show up and one of the staff members will show you what to do.  If, instead, you would like to make a financial donation, please send a check made payable to “Feed My Starving Children” to Faith Lutheran Church.  Thank you for your humanitarian help!

MAIN STREET LIVING – October 14 – Kid’s Crossing looks at standing firm in the faith as Danny learns about Jesus from his grandmother.  The featured speaker will be Rev. Kim Kanitz from St. John (Revillo) and Bethlehem (Milbank).  The sermon theme will be “Fascinated by Sin.”  MSL may be seen each Sunday morning at 10:00 on KDLT-NBC.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR – October 14 – “Nothing” will be the sermon theme for Rev. Ken Klaus.  The Lutheran Hour is broadcast on Sunday mornings at 8:30 on 105.9 FM and at 9:30 on 570 AM.

09/30/2012 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Myron Schaffer as he continues to recover in the Sioux Falls VA Hospital, June Heckenlaible who has been admitted to Sanford Hospital, Paul Wynia and his family as they mourn the loss of his mother who went to be with her Lord last Monday evening, our shut-in and inactive members, and your friends and relatives who do not yet know Christ.

JOLENE SCHULTZ BENEFIT – St. Peter Lutheran Church (Clayton) will sponsor a benefit for Jolene Schultz at noon today.  Please see the notice on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall for additional information.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION would like to extend a BIG Thank You to all of the congregation and youth that participated in our VBS Mission "Samaritans Purse Shoe Box" program.  We collected enough supplies and monetary gifts to ship 13 boxes to children in need.  What a great statement and effect this will have on these children about how Jesus supplies our every need and extending a loving outreach to those less fortunate!

MOVIE NIGHT – On Sunday, October 7^th at 7:00 p.m. we will be watching Courageous.  Popcorn will be provided; please bring your own drink.

LADIES AID – The Ladies Aid will meet on Oct. 4^th at 7:00.  A business meeting will follow the Bible study which will be on Lesson 8.  Julie Huber is on the Altar Guild for October; Pauline Walz and Marie Wrenn are the Visiting Helpers.

THANK YOU, SHERRI ZACHARIASEN, for accepting the candle and parament maintenance duties.  We appreciate your willingness to spend your time to help make our worship time better!

LIFETOUCH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY will be taking pictures for our photo directory on Tuesday, Nov. 6^th thru Saturday, Nov. 10^th.  Please mark your calendar.  We will be doing sign-ups during coffee hour on Oct. 7^th and Oct. 14^th or you may sign-up thru the church’s website.  See bulletin board for more information.

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE has started making plans for the Nov. 1^st 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 will again have the Country Store, Stitchery/Craft Booth and the Lunch Counter.  Please see or call Garnet Stern (925-7298), Corrine Handel (925-7433), Mildred Siekmann (925-7050), or Sharon Pfeiffer (925-7604) if you are willing to donate food or work.

YOUTH GROUP meeting will be on Oct. 14^th at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.  Everyone please plan to attend – both parents and youth – to discuss the upcoming year.

GOSPEL OF JESUS’ WIFE – In the last couple of weeks there has been substantial news media coverage about the supposed discovery of the “Gospel of Jesus’ Wife.”  If anyone would like further information about this topic, please contact the Pastor as he has 3 good, easy-to-read articles about the analysis and critique of the fragment of papyrus that was found, that the fragment is not what the media claims it is, the assumptions being made be certain groups of people, etc.

MAIN STREET LIVING – Oct. 7 – Kid’s Crossing uses drama to illustrate the healing of the ten lepers.  The featured speaker will be Rev. Kim Kanitz from St. John Lutheran Church in Revillo and Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Milbank.  His sermon theme will be “The Sanctity of Marriage.”  Main Street Living may be seen each Sunday morning at 10:00 on KDLT-NBC Sioux Falls and at 9:00 on KEVN-FOX Rapid City.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR – Oct. 7 – “Proper Perspective” will be the sermon these for Rev. Ken Klaus.  The Lutheran Hour is broadcast on Sunday mornings at 8:30 on 105.9 FM and at 9:30 on 570 AM.

09-23-2012 Announcement

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Myron Schaffer in the VA Hospital, our shut-in and inactive members, and all of your friends and relatives who do not yet know Christ.

JOLENE SCHULTZ BENEFIT – St. Peter Lutheran Church (Clayton) will sponsor a benefit for Jolene Schultz at noon on Sept. 30^th.  Please see the notice on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall for additional information.

MOVIE NIGHT – On Sunday, October 7^th at 7:00 p.m. we will be watching Courageous.  Popcorn will be provided; please bring your own drink.

SAMARITAN SUPPER MEETING:  Wednesday, Sept. 26^th at 6:30 in the Fellowship Hall.  The main course, dessert and drinks will be provided.  Please bring a salad or side dish to share.  Anyone who is interested in the Samaritan group is welcome to join us.

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE has started making plans for the Nov. 1^st 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 will again have the Country Store, Stitchery/Craft Booth and the Lunch Counter.  Please see or call Garnet Stern (925-7298), Corrine Handel (925-7433), Mildred Siekmann (925-7050), or Sharon Pfeiffer (925-7604) if you are willing to donate food or work.

THANK YOU, JOHN and ALETA STARNER, for your willingness to lead our Youth Group this year!  May God grant you both the wisdom and the patience to guide and shape our youth in the servanthood of our Christian faith.  The next Youth Group meeting will be on Oct. 14^th at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

THANK YOU, RUTH KOERNER, for accepting the telephone prayer chain responsibilities.  May God bless you as you do this work in and for His Kingdom.

POSITION OPEN – We are still looking for someone to take over the candle and vestment maintenance duties.  If you are interested, please contact the Pastor.

The Fall ADULT BIBLE STUDY CLASS begins today.  We will continue the topic of comparing belief systems and religions, more specifically today and the next couple of classes (because of Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney) comparing the Mormon religion with the Christian religion.  Bring your coffee and snacks to class and join us in our studies!  All materials are provided.  Everybody is welcome!

LUTHERAN DIGEST – The Fall copies of the Digest have arrived and are on revolving stand in the Library area.

MAIN STREET LIVING – Sept. 30 – Kid’s Crossing looks at the greatest commandment:  “Love God with all you heart and soul and mind.”  The speaker will be Rev. Seltz from the Lutheran Hour.  His sermon theme will be “I’d Stake My Life On It.”  The MSL Choir will provide the hymns.  MSL may be seen each Sunday morning at 10:00 on KDLT-NBC Sioux Falls and at 9:00 on KEVN-FOX Rapid City.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR – Sept. 30 – “Jesus, I Don’t Love You” will be the sermon theme of Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus.  Jesus said those who are not against Him are for Him but the opposite is also true: those who are not for Jesus are against Him.  The Lutheran Hour is broadcast on Sunday mornings at 8:30 on 105.9 FM and at 9:30 on 570 AM.

09-16-2012 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Myron Schaffer in the Sioux Falls VA Hospital, Kermit Schrag in the Freeman hospital, our shut-in and inactive members, and all of your friends and relatives who do not yet know Christ.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY GROUP will meet this week at 6:00 a.m. in our Fellowship Hall.

POSITIONS OPEN – We are still looking for 1) someone to take over the candle and vestment maintenance duties, 2) one or more adults to lead our Senior High Youth Group, 3) someone to help with the telephone prayer chain [if you are interested in any of these, please contact the Pastor], and 4) additional Sunday School teachers.  Please contact Amber Sayler, Cheri Knittel or Kari Neuharth if you can help with Sunday School.  Thank you for prayerfully considering your stewardship of time and talents by helping us with these important church functions.

BAPTISM OF HANNAH RIGO – We joyfully welcome Hannah Delaney Rigo into our Christian family today through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism!  We thank God for giving Hannah new birth, true faith, salvation and eternal life, and we pray that God’s holy angels will watch over her throughout her life.  Hannah is the daughter of Matthew and Sheila Rigo.  Please greet them in the receiving line following our worship service.

A SIGN UP SHEET is on the bulletin board if you would like to bring snacks for the midweek school and confirmation class on Wednesdays.  Please sign your name on the week you would like to bring a snack.  Thank you.

CHOIR is looking for people to join.  Come today at 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and sing praises to the Lord!

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE has started making plans for the Nov. 1^st 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 will again have the Country Store, Stitchery/Craft Booth and the Lunch Counter.  Please see or call Garnet Stern (925-7298), Corrine Handel (925-7433), Mildred Siekmann (925-7050), or Sharon Pfeiffer (925-7604) if you are willing to donate food or work.

SUNDAY SCHOOL starts today after church.  Please have your children join in the learning of God’s Word!

CHRISTIAN LIFE FALL WORKSHOP will be held in Sioux Falls next Saturday.  Rev. Sturzenbecher will present the “Blessings of Holy Communion.”  Please call Wyona Hofer if you have any questions.

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 – Sept. 23 – Kid’s Crossing finds Simon dealing with how to get to heaven through faith in Jesus.  The speaker will be Rev. Tom Christopher from St. Martins in Alexandria, Trinity in Spencer and St. John in Emery.  The MSL Choir will provide the hymns.  Main Street Living may be seen each Sunday morning at 10:00 on KDLT-NBC Sioux Falls and at 9:00 on KEVN-FOX Rapid City.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR – Sept. 23 – “With God, There is Great Grace” will be Rev. Gregory Seltz’ sermon theme.  The Lutheran Hour is broadcast on Sunday mornings at 8:30 on 105.9 FM and at 9:30 on 570 AM.