10/27/2013 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember those who are recovering at home, 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.
CHRISTMAS CANTATA – It’s that time again! The St Paul Senior Choir is starting rehearsals for our Christmas Cantata. We are looking for some additional members – sopranos, altos, tenors and basses would be warmly welcomed! Come join us on Sunday mornings for practice from 11:30 to 12:30. We meet in the choir loft as we prepare the cantata to be performed in December here at St Paul. Come join us as we raise our voices in joyous praise to our Lord and Savior. Hosannas forever!
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN will again be performing the Christmas Eve service this year. We ask that you e-mail Amber at ambersayler@hotmail.com or Kristi at kedfuntalk@hotmail.com to let them 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! – B of Ed

THE BOARD OF ED will be showing a movie TODAY Sunday October 27th at 4:00 that is called 25 Hill. Plot- 12 year-old Trey Caldwell (Nathan Gamble) is shattered when his soldier father is killed in Afghanistan, leaving a hole in the boy’s life – and an unfinished Soap Box Derby car in the garage. A final gift from his dad, the car is a constant reminder of all that could have been. But when Trey meets Roy Gibbs (Corbin Bernsen), a grizzled Fire Chief devastated by the loss of his firefighter son on 9/11, a new relationship forms and old wounds finally begin to heal. As the unlikely team works to complete the Soap Box car and train for the upcoming Derby, they’ll learn that life isn’t about the starting line or checkered flag – it’s about having the courage to make the incredible journey of faith in between. Please join us, we will be serving popcorn.

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

PLAN TO ATTEND THE BAZAAR ON NOVEMBER 7TH 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 still need a few volunteers to help us during the day and evening shifts, please let us know if you are willing to help either in the kitchen, waitress or as a cashier. Thanks to all of you that have volunteered to work and/or bring food, this is greatly appreciated. The food list and the work schedule are posted on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall and on the refrigerator in the kitchen.

BAZAAR SET-UP: We will be setting up for the Bazaar and cleaning the kitchen on Sunday, Nov. 3rd starting at 1 p.m. We would appreciate 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. Thank you.

COOKBOOKS: We have heard a lot of great things about our church's wonderful cookbook. Unfortunately there is always a few mistakes with a project like this. We would like to keep track of any errors that you may come across that will affect the outcome of a recipe. There is an orange notebook on top of the microwave in the kitchen and we ask that you write down any errors that you may find. You may also want to double check on the recipe(s) you put in. Thanks for your help on this.

BY-LAW AMENDMENTS – Notice #2 – The Church Council is proposing to change By-Law V(4) – Election of Officers on Page 14 of our Amended Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws dated July 16, 1995. The proposal is to change the Board of Finance to 3 members (from the current 5 member requirement) and to change the term of office for each member to 3 years (from the current 5 year requirement). These changes are proposed to become effective October 31, 2013. If you have any comments or suggestions, please contact Randy Koerner.

THE SAMARITAN GROUP is making plans to send our military people a care package. If you have anyone in the military that you would like to receive a package, please give Diane Schnabel their name and address. The package will go out about the 2nd week of November. Thank you.

THE BOARD OF ED is looking for an piano accompanist for the children's Christmas Eve program, anyone interested should contact Amber 925-7132, 759-6342 or ambersayler@hotmail.com LADIES AID Bazaar will be held November 7th. Plan now to attend. On Altar Guild for November is Julie Huber and Corrine Handel is Visiting Helper. Coffee Hour Committee for Nov. 3rd is Joan Dreessen, Millie Gunderson and Corrine Handel.

REMINDER: Please have your announcements in by noon on Thursday and if you have any announcements please e-mail those to the churches e-mail address. It is easier for the two of us doing them to make sure we don’t miss any. Thank you.

YOUTH GROUP will be meeting next Sunday, November 3rd at 7:00 p.m. please plan to attend.

10-20-13 announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember those who are recovering at home, 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. 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 – Oct. 20th – Kid’s Crossing stresses Philippians 4:6 that we are to make our requests known to God through our prayers. The featured speaker will be Rev. Kent Borglum from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Freeman. His sermon theme will be “Remain in the Word.” The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired. QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING NOTICE – Our Fall voters’ meeting will be held next Sunday in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service. BY-LAW AMENDMENTS – Notice #1 – The Church Council is proposing to change By-Law V(4) – Election of Officers on Page 14 of our Amended Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws dated July 16, 1995. The proposal is to change the Board of Finance to 3 members (from the current 5 member requirement) and to change the term of office for each member to 3 years (from the current 5 year requirement). These changes are proposed to become effective October 31, 2013. If you have any comments or suggestions, please contact Randy Koerner. LADIES AID BAZAAR will be held November 7th. Plan now to attend. On altar guild for November is Julie Huber and Corrine Handel is visiting helper. Coffee hour committee for Nov. 3rd is Joan Dreessen, Millie Gunderson and Corrine Handel. Plan to attend the Bazaar on November 7th 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 still need a few volunteers to help us during the day and evening shifts, please let us know if you are willing to help either in the kitchen, waitress or as a cashier. Thanks to all of you that have volunteered to work and/or bring food, this is greatly appreciated. The food list as of this week is posted on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall and on the refrigerator in the kitchen. Work schedule will be posted next Sunday. BAZAAR SET-UP: We will be setting up for the Bazaar and cleaning the kitchen on Sunday, Nov. 3rd starting at 1 p.m. We would appreciate if you would come and help us with this project. Thank you. CHRISTMAS CANTATA – It’s that time again! The St Paul Senior Choir is starting rehearsals for our Christmas Cantata. We are looking for some additional members – sopranos, altos, tenors and basses would be warmly welcomed! Come join us on Sunday mornings for practice from 11:30 to 12:30. We meet in the choir loft as we prepare the cantata to be performed in December here at St Paul. Come join us as we raise our voices in joyous praise to our Lord and Savior. Hosannas forever! THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN will again be performing the Christmas Eve service this year. We ask that you e-mail Amber at ambersayler@hotmail.com or Kristi at kedfuntalk@hotmail.com to let them 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! -- Board of Education SAVE THE DATE: Next Sunday October 27that 4 pm will be our first fall movie day for church families and guests. Please mark your calenders and come for fellowship and popcorn. Feel free to bring friends and a beverage. Thanks Board of Ed. THE SAMARITAN GROUP is making plans to send our military people a care package. If you have anyone in the military that you would like to receive a package, please give Diane Schnabel their name and address. The package will go out about the 2nd week of November. Thank you. THANK YOU my dear friends at St. Paul who remembered me with such beautiful cards and notes for my “Surprise “ 80th birthday on Oct.13th. It was wonderful hearing from each of you. I cherish the times we had together while we were living in Freeman such as the services at ST Paul with the beautiful choir music, the Bible Study, the coffee hour. LWML, Ladies Aid, and of course the annual bazaar. Hopefully I can see many of you at the bazaar this Nov. God has truly blessed me in these 80 years and I pray that He will continue to shower His blessings upon you as well. Gratefully, Marlene Geidel

10-13-2013 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember those who are recovering at home, 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.

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 – Oct. 13^th – Kid’s Crossing looks at how death in this life brings us to life in heaven.  The featured speaker will be Rev. Paul Pater from St. John’s Lutheran Church in Howard.  His sermon theme will be “Give Thanks.” 

cookbook potluck – We are excited to have a Cookbook Potluck on Sunday, October 20^th.  Prepare your dish or another from the cookbook and bring it for a congregational meal on Sunday, October 20^th and discover all the delicious recipes that can be found in The St. Paul Lutheran Cookbook!

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE – has started making plans for the November 7th 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, salads, pies, 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 Darlene Schrag (925-7767), Corrine Handel (925-7433), Mildred Siekmann (925-7050), or Sharon Pfeiffer (925-7604) if you are willing to donate food or work.

THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN will again be performing the Christmas Eve service this year.  We ask that you e-mail Amber at ambersayler@hotmail.com or Kristi at kedfuntalk@hotmail.com to let them 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! -- Board of Education

LFL QUARTERLY MEETING – This quarter’s meeting will be here at St Paul Lutheran Church on October 18 at 7:00 p.m.  Everyone is welcome to join us!

the cookbooks have arrived! – Sales to St. Paul congregational members will begin after church on October 13^th and will continue until the end of October.  The books will be selling for $20.00 each.  Pre-sold books may also be picked up.  Sales to the general public will begin at the Bazaar on November 7^th.

THE SAMARITAN GROUP is making plans to send our military people a care package.  If you have anyone in the military that you would like to receive a package, please give Diane Schnabel their name and address.  The package will go out about the 2^nd week of November.  Thank you.

10-06-2013 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember those who are recovering at home, 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 – Oct. 6^th – Kid’s Crossing learns to grow strong in the Lord through prayer.  The featured speaker is Rev. Greg Lehr from Zion Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls.  His sermon theme will be “You Are My Witnesses.”  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

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.

midweek school snacks – There is a Fall Semester sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for those who wish to donate snacks for our Midweek School and Confirmation Class students.  If you are planning to provide snacks, please choose your preferred dates early so that we have time to cover the remaining open dates.  Thanks!

the cookbooks have arrived! – Sales to St. Paul congregational members will begin after church on October 13^th and will continue until the end of October.  The books will be selling for $20.00 each.  Pre-sold books may also be picked up.  Sales to the general public will begin at the Bazaar on November 7^th.

cookbook potluck – We are excited to have a Cookbook Potluck on Sunday, October 20^th.  Prepare your dish or another from the cookbook and bring it for a congregational meal on Sunday, October 20^th and discover all the delicious recipes that can be found in The St. Paul Lutheran Cookbook!

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE – has started making plans for the November 7th 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, salads, pies, 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 Darlene Schrag (925-7767), Corrine Handel (925-7433), Mildred Siekmann (925-7050), or Sharon Pfeiffer (925-7604) if you are willing to donate food or work.

THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN will again be performing the Christmas Eve service this year.  We ask that you e-mail Amber at ambersayler@hotmail.com or Kristi at kedfuntalk@hotmail.com to let them 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! -- Board of Education

SHHH! IT'S A SURPRISE AND YOU ARE INVITED:   The daughters of Marlene Geidel are organizing a surprise 80th birthday party / open house for Marlene.

Where:  The First Dakota National Bank   500 E Norway Mitchell SD

When:  Sunday, October 13th from 1:30 - 4 pm.

No gifts please but we are requesting a card with a memory or funny story you can share with Marlene.

If you are not able to attend but would like to send a card please mail to:

 Cheri Knittel   43683   285th Freeman SD 57029

Hope to see you there.

09-15-2013 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please pray for those who are recovering from surgery and illness, and 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 – Sept. 15^th – Kid’s Crossing shows us that wisdom helps in making the right decisions in our life.  The featured speaker is Rev. Scott Spiehs from St. John Lutheran Church in Wolsey.  His sermon theme will be “Jesus Christ Saves Sinners.”  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

PORTALS OF PRAYER – In addition to the standard pocket-size edition and the full-size, large print edition, Portals of Prayer now has available a digest-size edition.  Both the size of the booklet and the size of the font are in between the other two editions – that is, the booklet and the font in the digest size are larger than the pocket-size edition and are smaller than the large print edition.  If you would like to receive the new digest-size booklet each quarter (or for one quarter as a trial period), please let the pastor know.

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.

HIP HIP HORRAY!! Today is the first day of Sunday School. Sunday school will be held upstairs, after church. There will be beverages in classrooms, and the students may bring their snacks to the classroom.

Also the BOE would like to announce the following activities for the following fall quarter

OCTOBER 27TH will be Movie Matinee Day 4 PM in church fellowship hall- Please plan on coming for fellowship and great family entertainment.

NOVEMBER 24TH will be Sunday School Class Dress Day: We are asking the students and teachers to show their class spirit by dressing by color; PreK-1st grade: Green    2-3rd grade: Blue     4-6th grade: Red   7-8th grade: Orange

DECEMBER 29TH Movie Matinee at 4 pm for church and family fellowship.

JANUARY 29TH   Sunday school formal dress up day. 

Please save these dates on your calendar.  Thanks You  St Paul Lutheran  Board of Ed

ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES 7 – 12 are invited to attend the first Mentor-Mentee meeting of the year to be held on Sunday, September 15^th at 7:00 P.M.  This is our kick-off meeting for the fall.  Come and see what we are about and join in on the fun and fellowship with the mentoring teams at St. Paul Lutheran.  You are also encouraged to join the St. Paul Lutheran Mentor/Mentee Group on Facebook to keep posted about our happenings and meetings.  Come share the love of God with others while having fun.

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE – has started making plans for the November 7th 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 Darlene Schrag (925-7767), Corrine Handel (925-7433), Mildred Siekmann (925-7050), or Sharon Pfeiffer (925-7604) if you are willing to donate food or work.

09/01/2013 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember those who are recovering from surgery and illness, Myron Schaffer who has been released from the VA hospital, 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.

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.

WEEKLY CHOIR PRACTICE will resume on Sept. 15^th 11:30.  Everyone invited to join.  Please contact Jane at 925-7069 as soon as possible and let her know if you want to be a part of our choir.  No prior choir experience is necessary!  Newcomers are always welcome to help us lift our voices and give God all the glory!

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember those who are recovering from surgery and illness, Myron Schaffer who has been released from the VA hospital, 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 – Sept. 1^st – Kid’s Crossing encourages us to ask God for guidance and forgiveness as King David did.  The featured speaker is Rev. Bret Bierman from Trinity Lutheran Church in Mansfield and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Stratford.  His sermon theme will be “The Full Armor of God.”  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

NEXT SUNDAY IS RALLY DAY POTLUCK:  The Board of Ed would like to invite the congregation to a Rally Day Potluck. We will be preparing Brauts and Hot dogs and are asking the congregation to bring a side dish or dessert. We are planning for a great SS year and are hoping to see you all there.

ROTH - THOMAS WEDDING – On Saturday, Sept. 7^th, Elliot Thomas and Christa Roth will enter the holy estate of matrimony according to God’s Word.  They desire our prayers so that they may begin their marriage in God’s Name and with His blessing.  We thank our Lord for creating the institution of marriage and ask God to bless this couple with peace and love.  May they be faithful in service to our Lord and reflect His love by showing love to and for each other.

INSTALLATION OF TEACHERS – Our Sunday School and Midweek School teachers will be installed during next week’s worship service.

THANK YOU, REV. SESTAK, for leading us in worship today!  We sincerely appreciate your Christian service to our Lord, to His Church and to our congregation!

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