8-25-13

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please include Myron Schaffer in the VA hospital, Connie Hinckley as she recovers from a seizure, Arlene Stern as she recovers from knee replacement surgery, those in cancer treatment programs as well as our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.


MAIN STREET LIVING – August 25th – Kid’s Crossing looks at the events of Pentecost and the gift of the Holy Spirit. The featured speaker is Rev. Nathan Henschen from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Leola and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Ipswich. The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

INSTALLATION OF TEACHERS – Our Sunday School and Midweek School teachers will be installed during our Sept. 8th worship service so all teachers should plan to be in church that day if at all possible. Thanks!

LADIES AID will meet on September 5th at 7:00 p, with Cindy Hofer as Hostess. We will be starting a new Bible Study, followed by the business meeting. Sharon Buechler is on Altar Guild for September and Darlene Schrag is Visiting Helper. Coffee committee for September 1st is Lee Lagendyk, Sharon Pfeiffer and Barb Salis.

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL Today is Summer Sunday School Video Finale; Today's video is a lesson in God's Grace as taught by Theo. We will learn about the Armor of God, the meaning of redemption and spiritual birth with this fun video. Please join Theo, Scratchy, Balfrey and our St Paul friends after church today in the Jr High class room upstairs. We will have snacks and beverages available upstairs. Can't wait to see you there. The Board Of Ed
SAVE THE DATE: for our kick off Sunday School Rally Day & Potluck on Sept 8th. The Board of Ed will be firing up the grill preparing brauts and hot dogs for the Sunday school students, teachers and congregation. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share and enjoy great food and fellowship. Thank You to all those that stepped up to teach and parents who encourage your children come to hear and learn God's Word. The Board of Ed

08/18/2013 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please pray for those who are hospitalized (including Arlene Stern as she recovers from knee surgery), in cancer treatment programs as well as our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.

THE LORD’S SUPPER at St. Paul Lutheran Church is administered in accordance with the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions.  It is celebrated in the confidence that we receive – in, with and under the consecrated bread and wine – our Savior’s true Body and Blood for the forgiveness of our sins.  All who commune at this altar are making this public confession of the faith that we believe and teach as is written in the Holy Scriptures.  If you are not a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and yet desire to receive the Sacrament, please speak with the Pastor before the worship service.

BAPTISM OF ASHER MEHLHAFF – We joyfully welcome Asher Corey Mehlhaff into our Christian family today through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism!  We thank God for giving him new birth, true faith, salvation and eternal life, and we pray that God’s holy angels will watch over him throughout his life.  Asher is the son of Brian and Tracey Mehlhaff.  Please greet them in the receiving line following our worship service.

MAIN STREET LIVING – August 18^th – Kid’s Crossing tells about meeting an old friend and how they walked and talked about the past.  The featured speaker is Rev. Richard Milbrandt from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Plankinton and Trinity Lutheran Church in White Lake.  His sermon theme will be “We Take the Heat With Jesus.”

LADIES AID will meet on September 5th at 7:00 p, with Cindy Hofer as Hostess. We will be starting a new Bible Study, followed by the business meeting. Sharon Buechler is on Altar Guild for September and Darlene Schrag is Visiting Helper. Coffee committee for September 1st is Lee Lagendyk, Sharon Pfeiffer and Barb Salis.

HELLO PARENTS AND STUDENTS:   We are planning to do an informal SS the last Sunday of each month this summer. We will be meeting in the Jr High class room right after church. You may grab your snacks and come upstairs. We will have beverages there for you. Please plan on coming for a small devotion/prayer and Christian movie in lieu of our monthly movie nights- at least during the summer.  Hope to see you all there.  GOD's Blessings to You this fine day and the rest of the week.

YOUTH GROUP OUTTING: The youth group will be going roller skating in Sioux Falls on August 23.  We will be meeting at the church at 5:oo p.m., hope to see you there for a fun time and fellowship.

7-28-2013

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please pray for those who are hospitalized, recovering at home and in cancer treatment programs as well as our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.

Main Street Living – July 28^th – Today the discussion centers around what is really the most important thing in our lives.  The featured speaker is Rev. Sam Needham from Concordia Lutheran Church in Vermillion.  His sermon theme is “Lord, Teach Us How to Pray.”  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

LADIES AID will not meet in August.  Lee Lagendyk is on Altar Guild for August and Visiting Helper is Alice Fliginger.  Coffee Hour committee for August 4^th is Ella and Elsie Hein, Cindy Hofer and Phyllis Knittel.

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

SUNDAY & WEEKDAY SCHOOL is around the corner. This learning experience is so important to our children. The Board of Ed is asking the congregation to  prayerfully  consider participating in teaching our children.  If you would like more information or to sign up please contact Cheri Knittel, Kristi Dannenbring, Amber Sayler or Maria White.   Thank You.

TODAY IS OUR MONTHLY SUNDAY SCHOOL; We will have the children's snacks and drinks up in the Junior High class room where we will be showing a DVD. Hope to see you all there.

GOD'S BACKYARD VBS was a HUGE success! Thank you congregation for your donation of supplies. We couldn't have done it without your help. An extra Big Thank You to those that gave their time and talent to help our children learn about the Bible and Jesus. Amber Sayler, Brian Knittel, Bryce Dannenbring, Cassie Natvig, Charles Harberts, Cheri Knittel, Christa Roth, Darla Harris, Diane Schnabel, Isabel Sayler, Jeani Dubs, Joni Knittel, Karen Pidde, Karissa Podzimek, Keith Andersen, Kristi Dannenbring, LaNae Harberts, Maria White, Melissa Kleinsasser, Meranda Van Ningen, Morgan Dannenbring, Penny Smidt, Stacy Roth, Stefani Ruml, Tracy Andersen, Zac Sayler, Mark Harberts and Pastor Borglum. Without these dedicated individuals we would not have the opportunity to spread the word of Jesus. THANK YOU !!! The Board of Ed.

07/21/2013 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember those who are hospitalized, Mary Jenkins and Orville Huber as they each recover from having a stroke, Emily Hofer as she recovers at home from back surgery, those in cancer treatment programs, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.

MAIN STREET LIVING – July 21^st – Kid’s Crossing has Janitor Bob and Lisa comparing the good Samaritan story to the modern trend of random acts of kindness.  The featured speaker is Rev. Bill Sabol from Trinity Lutheran Church in Jasper, MN.  His sermon theme is “One Thing Needful.”  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

THE LORD’S SUPPER at St. Paul Lutheran Church is administered in accordance with the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions.  It is celebrated in the confidence that we receive – in, with and under the consecrated bread and wine – our Savior’s true Body and Blood for the forgiveness of our sins.  All who commune at this altar are making this public confession of the faith that we believe and teach as is written in the Holy Scriptures.  If you are not a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and yet desire to receive the Sacrament, please speak with the Pastor before the worship service.

THE TIME HAS COME FOR GOD BACKYARD VBS:  VBS starts tomorrow so if your child is attending and you have not registered yet, please do so today.  Registration forms are on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall. You can give them to Cheri Knittel, Amber Sayler or Maria White.  We want to send a BIG Thank You to all the help by donating supplies and are will to serve during this coming week.  The Board of Ed will be preparing the church this afternoon at 1 p.m.  If there is any that wish to help, but are not able to during the week, we are always grateful for additional help in decorating and getting tables and such arranged.  Thank you the Board of Ed.

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL video will be shown July 28, following the church service for those that would like to, mark your calendars.

LADIES AID will not meet in August.  Lee Lagendyk is on Altar Guild for August and Visiting Helper is Alice Fliginger.  Coffee Hour committee for August 4^th is Ella and Elsie Hein, Cindy Hofer and Phyllis Knittel.

 

07/14/2013 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Emily Hofer who is recovering from back surgery, Mary Jenkins hospitalized with a possible stroke, Tracey and Brian Mehlhaff on the birth of a healthy baby boy, Myron Schaffer who continues to recover in the VA hospital, those in cancer treatment programs, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.

THE LORD’S SUPPER at St. Paul Lutheran Church is administered in accordance with the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions.  It is celebrated in the confidence that we receive – in, with and under the consecrated bread and wine – our Savior’s true Body and Blood for the forgiveness of our sins.  All who commune at this altar are making this public confession of the faith that we believe and teach as is written in the Holy Scriptures.  If you are not a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and yet desire to receive the Sacrament, please speak with the Pastor before the worship service.

LFL QUARTERLY MEETING – This quarter’s meeting will be at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Tripp on July 19^th at 7:00 p.m.  Everyone is welcome to join us!

LUTHERAN ISLAND SUMMER CAMP – The camp schedule and program activities for the last half of the summer is now available.  Please see the letter from Mount Calvary (Huron) on the bulletin board for more information.

ATTENDING THE STURGIS RALLY? – For anyone attending the 2013 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, safe and quiet RV parking accommodations are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at Blessed Emmanuel Lutheran Church.  Please see the letter from the church on the bulletin board for more information.

Main Street Living – July 14^th – Kid’s Crossing has Janitor Bob and Lisa telling the story about the healing of the crippled man at the pool of Bethsaida.  The featured speaker is Rev. Iver Possehl from Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Howard.  His sermon theme is “How to Get Eternal Life.”  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

THE PICTORIAL DIRECTORIES ARE HERE.  Please pick up your copy after services.  If you did not take pictures and would like a directory, please put your name on the list at the table. It is our hope that these directories will be a blessing to you for years to come.-The Samaritans

THANK YOU very much to the Samaritan Group for all of the work it took to get our new picture directory organized, printed and distributed!  The giving of your time and effort is very much appreciated!

Rev. Matthew Harrison has been re-elected to the office of President of the Synod.  He received 4,262 votes (66.3%) out of the 6,432 total votes that were cast.  There were 1,769 voting members (i.e., 22% of the electorate) who did not vote in this election.

WHAT IS THE LCMS?

2.34 million baptized members

1.80 million confirmed members

540,000 non-confirmed youth

6,170 congregations

24,000 professional church workers

(18,000 teachers and 6,000 pastors)

623 chaplains

248 campus ministries

150 full-time missionaries

35 districts

60 separate corporations

2,700 elementary & pre-K schools

88 high schools

10 college & universities

2 seminaries

07/07/2013 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember the family of Max Schamber who went home to be with his Lord last Tuesday morning.  We also pray for those who are hospitalized, those in cancer treatment programs, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.

LARGE-PRINT HYMNALS – If anyone desires to use a large-print hymnal, we will make available as many as we need.  Just let any of the ushers know.  Thanks.

MAX SCHAMBER’S ENTRANCE INTO GLORY – We pray for peace and comfort for the family of Max Schamber whom God called home last Tuesday, July 2^nd.  We pray that God would comfort all who mourn with the hope of the glorious resurrection of the body and a happy reunion in heaven, and that He would sustain the family with the knowledge that all who remain faithful will be given the crown of eternal life and will be in our Lord’s presence forevermore.  Max’s home-going service was held yesterday, July 6^th.

MAIN STREET LIVING – July 7^th – Kid’s Crossing tells about how good it is to have the printed Bible available to us to read.  The featured speaker is Rev. Thomas Brown from Zion Lutheran Church in Mitchell.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

HELLO  PARENTS AND STUDENTS: We are planning to do an informal SS the last Sunday of each month this summer. We will be meeting in the Jr High class room right after church. You may grab your snacks and come upstairs. We will have beverages there for you. Please plan on coming for a small devotion/prayer and Christian movie in lieu of our monthly movie nights- at least during the summer. Hope to see you all there. GOD's Blessings to You this fine day.

YOUTH GROUP COOKOUT is tonight at 6:00 p.m. at John and Aleta Starner’s house please plan to attend.  It will be a fun night with good food and fellowship.

SAMARITAN GROUP will have a meeting on Wednesday, July 10th, 7:00 pm at the church to sort and organize recipes.

BUSINESS OWNERS:  Please consider advertising your business or home based business in the St. Paul Lutheran Cookbook.  Contact Penny Saarie for more information. 

 

06/30/2013 Announcement

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Max Schamber as well as those who are hospitalized, those in cancer treatment programs, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.

BAPTISM OF HANK PETERS – We joyfully welcome Hank James Peters into our Christian family today through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism!  We thank God for giving him new birth, true faith, salvation and eternal life, and we pray that God’s holy angels will watch over him throughout his life.  Hank is the son of Chris and Jenny Peters.  Please greet them in the receiving line following our worship service.

THE FLOWERS on the altar this morning are in honor of Pauline Walz. Congratulate her as she celebrates her 102nd birthday.

MAIN STREE LIVING – June 30^th – Kid’s Crossing tells Lily of a mistake that leads to a confession with consequences.  The featured speaker is Rev. David Otten from Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dimock.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

HELLO PARENTS AND STUDENTS: We are planning to do an informal SS the last Sunday of each month this summer. We will be meeting in the Jr High class room right after church. You may grab your snacks and come upstairs. We will have beverages there for you. Please plan on coming for a small devotion/prayer and Christian movie in lieu of our monthly movie nights- at least during the summer. Hope to see you all there. GOD's Blessings to You this fine day.

LADIES AID will not meet in July. Barb Salis is on Altar Guild for July and Visiting Helpers are Marie Wrenn and Pauline Walz. Coffee Hour Committee for July 7th is Joan Dreessen, Millie Gunderson and Corrine Handel.

YOUTH GROUP MEETING will be July 7at 6:00 p.m. at John and Aleta Starner’s house.    Youth please bring your family along and plan on it being a good time of fun, food and fellowship.  See you all there.

RECIPES NEEDED:  Response to the cookbook project has been slow.  PLEASE submit your recipes as soon as possible.  If you have already submitted recipes PLEASE consider submitting a few more.   Many more recipes are needed to make a quality cookbook that will represent our congregation to the community.

BUSINESS OWNERS:  Please consider advertising your business or home based business in the St. Paul Lutheran Cookbook.  Contact Penny Saarie for more information. 

06/23/2013 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember Bryan Olesen and his family as they mourning the passing of Bryan’s father, those who are hospitalized, those in cancer treatment programs, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.

Today is MISSION SUNDAY.  Our guest pastor today is Rev. Alan Ludwig who has been working with the Siberian Evangelical Lutheran Church for the last 13 years.  His work principally entails training and preparing Russian-speaking pastors to be able to serve existing churches and new start-up churches throughout Siberia and other Russian territories.  See your bulletin insert for additional information.  Prior to moving to Siberia, Rev. Ludwig served the Lutheran churches in Cresbard and Wecota (SW of Aberdeen).  Rev. Ludwig will also have a short presentation for us during the first part of our Fellowship Hour after our worship service.  Everyone is encouraged to stay for our fellowship time and Rev. Ludwig’s discussion session.  There is a basket in the Fellowship Hall for your donations to help support his mission work.  Whatever help you can give will be greatly appreciated!  Thanks!

Main Street Living – June 23^rd – Kid’s Crossing uses the story of a dirty coat being washed as a picture of our redemption.  The featured speaker is Rev. Jordon Andreasen from St. John Lutheran Church in Wagner and Trinity Lutheran Church in Fairfax.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

HELLO PARENTS AND STUDENTS: We are planning to do an informal SS the last Sunday of each month this summer. We will be meeting in the Jr High class room right after church. You may grab your snacks and come upstairs. We will have beverages there for you. Please plan on coming for a small devotion/prayer and Christian movie in lieu of our monthly movie nights- at least during the summer. Hope to see you all there. GOD's Blessings to You this fine day.

LADIES AID will not meet in July. Barb Salis is on Altar Guild for July and Visiting Helpers are Marie Wrenn and Pauline Walz. Coffee Hour Committee for July 7th is Joan Dreessen, Millie Gunderson and Corrine Handel.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN COOKBOOK recipes can be dropped off in the fellowship hall or mailed to St. Paul Samaritans, c/o Penny Saarie, PO Box 447, Freeman, SD  57029 or via email to bsaarie@aol.com.  Please submit your recipes at your earliest convenience.   We have included a recipe collection sheet in the bulletin today.  Please feel     free to make copies of it if you need additional copies.  Thank you!

YOUTH GROUP MEETING will be July 7at 6:00 p.m. at John and Aleta Starner’s house.    Youth please bring your family along and plan on it being a good time of fun, food and fellowship.  See you all there.

 

06/02/2013

 IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember those who are hospitalized, those in cancer treatment programs, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.

THANK YOU to Mannes Floral for the bouquet of Roses in remembrance of Memorial Day. 

BAPTISM OF KYLIE NEUHARTH – We joyfully welcome Kylie Lorinda Neuharth into our Christian family today through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism!  We thank God for giving her new birth, true faith, salvation and eternal life, and we pray that God’s holy angels will watch over her throughout her life.  Kylie is the daughter of Glen and Kari Neuharth.  Please greet them in the receiving line following our worship service. The bouquet of flowers on the altar are in loving memory of Kylie's Grandpa, Darrell Swensen.

LADIES AID will meet on June 6 at 7:00 p.m. with Elsie and Ella Hein as hostesses. Bible Study will be Lesson 12 – “Why Do We Keep Fooling Around” followed by the Business Meeting. Millie Gunderson is on Altar Guild for June Mildred Siekmann is Visiting Helper and Coffee Hour Committee for June 2nd is Darlene Schrag, Mildred Siekmann and Susan Borglum.

YOUTH GROUP CAMPOUT will be held June 7 – 9^th at Lake Menno.

SAVE THE DATE: It's long overdue but we are planning a fellowship Potluck to welcome and meet our new members on June 9th. What can be more pleasant than sharing a meal with our fellow church family.    We will plan on starting at 11:00. Please plan on coming and helping host a meal with great food for our new friends. See you there!!! Thank You! The St. Paul Samaritans

EXCITING NEWS:  The Samaritan group is planning to print a St. Paul Lutheran cookbook.  It is our hope to include up to 3 recipes from each member.  In the next week you will receive by mail your recipe collection sheets along with complete instructions.  All recipes must be submitted by June 30.  It is our intention to have the books for sale at the Bazaar in November.   

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS – Next week we will be accepting donations to provide Military Biblesticks (a field-friendly Audio Bible preloaded with the New Testament) to our military chaplains overseas for use in counseling sessions, Bible studies, chapel services, etc.  Several thousand have already been shipped; many more have been requested.  Thank you for supporting our men and women in uniform and thank you for helping to bring God’s Word of comfort and hope to them!

NATIONAL CONVENTION OFFERING – The next 2 weeks (June 9^th and 16^th) we will be accepting a freewill offering for the upcoming national convention to help support the work of our Synod, both at home and abroad.  Please see the bulletin insert for additional information.

Main Street Living – June 2^nd – Kid’s Crossing shows how those who love Jesus obey Him and God’s laws.  The featured speaker is Rev. Kevin Vogt from Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Dakota Dunes.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

THANK YOU: "I would like to thank you for presenting me with this year's Melcher Scholarship. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. I will be attending South Dakota State University this fall for psychology and pre-physical therapy and through this award my financial burden has been lightened. Thank you again."

Stefanie Ruml

05/26/2013 Announcements

 IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember those who are hospitalized, those in cancer treatment programs, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.

LADIES AID will meet on June 6 at 7:00 p..m. with Elsie and Ella Hein as hostesses. Bible Study will be Lesson 12 – “Why Do We Keep Fooling Around” followed by the Business Meeting. Millie Gunderson is on Altar Guild for June Mildred Siekmann is Visiting Helper and Coffee Hour Committee for June 2nd is Darlene Schrag, Mildred Siekmann and Susan Borglum.

SAVE THE DATE: It's long overdue but we are planning a fellowship Potluck to welcome and meet our new members on June 9th. What can be more pleasant than sharing a meal with our fellow church family. We will plan on starting at 11:00. Please plan on coming and helping host a meal with great food for our new friends. See you there!!! Thank You The St. Paul Samaritans

MAIN STREET LIVING – May 26^th – Kid’s Crossing talks about what it means to be blessed and to receive blessings.  The featured speaker is Rev. Jerry Troesler from Zion Lutheran Church in Mitchell.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

YOUTH GROUP CAMPOUT will be held June 7 – 9^th at Lake Menno.

05/19/2013 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember those who are recovering from surgery, those in cancer treatment programs, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.

THE LORD’S SUPPER at St. Paul Lutheran Church is administered in accordance with the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions.  It is celebrated in the confidence that we receive – in, with and under the consecrated bread and wine – our Savior’s true Body and Blood for the forgiveness of our sins.  All who commune at this altar are making this public confession of the faith that we believe and teach as is written in the Holy Scriptures.  If you are not a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and yet desire to receive the Sacrament, please speak with the Pastor before the worship service.

Main Street Living – May 19^th – Kid’s Crossing looks at the tasks of a missionary.  The featured speaker is Rev. Ray Greenseth from Messiah Lutheran Church in Murdo, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Draper and Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Philip.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

LADIES AID will meet on June 6 at 7:00 p.m. with Elsie and Ella Hein as hostesses.  Bible Study will be Lesson 12 – “Why Do We Keep Fooling Around” followed by the Business Meeting.  Millie Gunderson is on Altar Guild for June,  Mildred Siekmann is Visiting Helper  and Coffee Hour Committee for June 2nd is Darlene Schrag, Mildred Siekmann and Susan Borglum.

TODAY IS SUNDAE SUNDAY : We invite the congregation to join us for fun activities and delicious ice cream right after service today!  The Board of Ed has a full schedule of activities planned.  We will be recognizing those that are so important to our Sunday School and Weekday/Confirmation program.  Attendance awards will be handed out as well as gather the participants for our Crazy Hat/Hair Sunday to take a photo and give prizes.  Hope to see you there!

PASTOR WILL BE ON VACATION next weekend.  Rev. Kenneth Greinke will lead next week’s worship service.