07-27-2014 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Myron Schaffer as he recovers at home, Arden Stern and Richard Salis as they recover in the Freeman 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 – July 27^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Daniel Tews of Emmanuel Lutheran in Gettysburg, Christ Lutheran in Lebannon and St. Paul Lutheran in Seneca.  His sermon theme will be “Treasured Possessions.”  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

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

LADIES AID will not meet in August.  On Altar  Guild for August is Lee Lagendyk and Alice Fliginger is Visiting Helper.

VBS:  THANK YOU to all the helpers/ teachers and those that donated supplies. We could have not done it without you. We had over 30 kids come to this safari theme week. We studied The Lord's Prayer with lots of fun lessons, games, food and crafts.

The Board of Education
Amber, Kristi, Lisa & Maria

07/20/2014 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember those who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 – July 20^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Don McKillop of Christ Lutheran in Winner, Zion Lutheran in Hamill and Redeemer Lutheran in Clearfield.  His sermon theme will be “The Harvest is Coming.”  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.

VBS 2014 will be from July 21^st through July 25^th for 3-year-olds through 6^th grade youth.  Supper will begin at 5:30; we will wrap up each night about 8:15.  Please sign up on the bulletin board.  If you have any questions, please call Amber at 925-7132 or any member of the Board of Education.  Thanks!

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to assist with Vacation Bible School.  We need 8 or more volunteers to help with the various activities and age groups.  Please sign up on the bulletin board or talk to Amber, Kristi, Maria or Lisa.  Thank you

LADIES AID will not meet in August.  On Altar  Guild for August is Lee Lagendyk and Alice Fliginger is Visiting Helper.

DISASTER RELIEF RESPONSE – Both our synod and our district have responded to the recent storms and tornadoes that have hit the Midwest.  To learn about the LCMS Disaster Response, visit www.lcms.org/disaster.  If you wish to make a donation, please make your check payable to “LCMS Disaster Relief” and mail it to P.O. Box 66861, St. Louis, MO 63166-6861.  Our district has some SD information on their website at www.sddlcms.org.  In addition, because of the significant needs, our district has established a Wessington Springs Disaster Fund.  If you wish to make a donation to this fund, please make your check payable to the fund and mail it to P.O. Box 89110, Sioux Falls, SD 57106-9110.

PRESCHOOL TEACHER NEEDED – Zion Lutheran in Canistota needs a preschool teacher for the 2014-15 school year.  This is a paid position.  If possible, they would like to hire a teacher who has a degree in education or is working toward an education degree, and who has experience working with children.  If you are interested, please call the church at 296-3166 or e-mail them at zion_lutheran_church@hotmail.com.

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

07-13-2014 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Myron Schaffer as he recovers at home from his surgery, Arden Stern who has been moved to a swing-bed in the Freeman 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.

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 – July 6^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Luke Edwards Holy Cross Lutheran in Oneida, Trinity Lutheran in Blunt and Immanuel Lutheran in Harrold.  His sermon theme will be “Come to Me.”  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired

VBS 2014 will be from July 21^st through July 25^th for 3-year-olds through 6^th grade youth.  Supper will begin at 5:30; we will wrap up each night about 8:15.  Please sign up on the bulletin board.  If you have any questions, please call Amber at 925-7132 or any member of the Board of Education.  Thanks!

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to assist with Vacation Bible School.  We need 8 or more volunteers to help with the various activities and age groups.  Please sign up on the bulletin board or talk to Amber, Kristi, Maria or Lisa.  Thank you.

QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING NOTICE – Our Summer voters’ meeting will be held July 27^th in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service.

DISASTER RELIEF RESPONSE – Both our synod and our district have responded to the recent storms and tornadoes that have hit the Midwest.  To learn about the LCMS Disaster Response, visit www.lcms.org/disaster.  If you wish to make a donation, please make your check payable to “LCMS Disaster Relief” and mail it to P.O. Box 66861, St. Louis, MO 63166-6861.  Our district has some SD information on their website at www.sddlcms.org.  In addition, because of the significant needs, our district has established a Wessington Springs Disaster Fund.  If you wish to make a donation to this fund, please make your check payable to the fund and mail it to P.O. Box 89110, Sioux Falls, SD 57106-9110.

A THANK YOU letter from The Banquet was received this week.  It’s posted on the bulletin board if you wish to read it.  The letter also gives some statistics on the number of meals they serve and to whom, the number of backpacks distributed, etc.  They now have 2 locations from which they operate

 PRESCHOOL TEACHER NEEDED – Zion Lutheran in Canistota needs a preschool teacher for the 2014-15 school year.  This is a paid position.  If possible, they would like to hire a teacher who has a degree in education or is working toward an education degree, and who has experience working with children.  If you are interested, please call the church at 296-3166 or e-mail them at zion_lutheran_church@hotmail.com.

07-06-2014 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Myron Schaffer and Arden Stern who are still hospitalized, those who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 - July 6th - The featured speaker is Rev. Luke Edwards Holy Cross Lutheran in Oneida, Trinity Lutheran in Blunt and Immanuel Lutheran in Harrold.  His sermon theme will be "Come to Me".  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.


DISASTER RELIEF RESPONSE - Both our synod and our district have responded to the recent storms and tornadoes that have hit the Midwest.  To learn about the LCMS Disaster Response, visit www.lcms.org/disaster .  If you wish to make a donation, please make your check payable to "LCMS Disaster Relief" and mail it to P>O> Box 66861, St Louis, MO 63166-6861.  Our district has some SD information on their website at www.sddlcms.org .  In addition, because of the significant needs, our district has established a Wessington Springs Disaster Fund.  If you wish to make a donation to this fund, please make your check payable to the fund and mail it to P>O> Box 89110, Sioux Falls, SD 57106-9110.


LWML will meet Thursday July 10th at 7:00 P.M.  Pastor will do Bible Study and Gerry will do lunch.

06-29-2014 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Myron Schaffer and Arden Stern who are still hospitalized, those who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 – June 29^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Karl Yahr of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hartford.  His sermon theme will be “Odd Man Out.”  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

DISASTER RELIEF RESPONSE – Both our synod and our district have responded to the recent storms and tornadoes that have hit the Midwest.  To learn about the LCMS Disaster Response, visit www.lcms.org/disaster.  If you wish to make a donation, please make your check payable to “LCMS Disaster Relief” and mail it to P.O. Box 66861, St. Louis, MO 63166-6861.  Our district has some SD information on their website at www.sddlcms.org.  In addition, because of the significant needs, our district has established a Wessington Springs Disaster Fund.  If you wish to make a donation to this fund, please make your check payable to the fund and mail it to P.O. Box 89110, Sioux Falls, SD 57106-9110.

LADIES AID will not meet in July.  On Altar Guild  for July is Barb Salis and Visiting Helpers are Marie Wrenn and Pauline Walz.

 

06/22/2014 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Myron Schaffer and Arden Stern who are both still hospitalized, Rev. and Bunne Weeman in their travels to see Bunne’s sick mother, Pauline Walz on her 103^rd birthday, the people and their families affected by the recent tornadoes, those who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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.

BACCALAUREATE – The Freeman School Board has received a legal request from the Freedom From Religion Foundation to cease and desist all sponsorship of their annual baccalaureate ceremony.  The School Board has asked the Freeman Ministerial Association to consider taking over this ministry and moving it to a neutral location; the topic has been put on the Association’s June agenda.  If you have any comments that you would like the Association to consider, you may present them in person or you may give them to the Pastor and he will present them for you.

HERRBOLDT-REMPFER WEDDING – Yesterday, June 21^st, Jake Rempfer and Burgundy Herrboldt exchanged marriage vows and loving commitments.  May God bless their life together with wisdom, purity, self-sacrifice and love.

Main Street Living – June 22^nd The featured speaker will be Rev. Ken Johnson of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Springfield and Zion Lutheran Church in Avon.  His sermon theme will be “Here’s the Deal.”  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Pauline Walz!  Pauline is 103 years young today!  Please join us in celebration!  We will be serving cake and ice cream after the worship service.  The flowers on the altar are in honor of Pauline.

LADIES AID will not meet in July.  On Altar Guild  for July is Barb Salis and Visiting Helpers are Marie Wrenn and Pauline Walz.

06-15-2014 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember Richard Salis who has continuing health issues, Myron Schaffer who will go back to the VA hospital tomorrow for leg amputation surgery, Jake Rempfer and Burgandy Herrboldt for their upcoming wedding on Saturday and subsequent married life together, those who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 – June 15^th – The featured speaker will be Rev. Caleb Schewe of Trinity Lutheran Church in Corona and Our Savior Lutheran Church in Wilmont.  His sermon theme will be “Intelligible Words About God.”  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

PASTOR IS ON VACATION thru tomorrow.  Rev. Peter Sestak from Sioux Falls will be leading our worship service today.  Thank you, Rev. Sestak!  Rev. David Ellis from Menno is on call for pastoral emergencies.  You may reach him at 605-760-7836.  You may also contact any of our elders for assistance.

The FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR today were given by the family of Roman and Norma Miller in honor of their 40^th wedding anniversary on June 13^th.  Happy anniversary!  May God continue to bless you always!

happy 90^th birthday to June Heckenlaible!  On June 10^th she celebrated her birthday at home with her family; she had wanted to return to Freeman for the occasion but, because of health reasons, was unable to do so.  For those who wish to send her a card – and we encourage everyone to do so! – June’s address is:  11903 Camden Brook St., Las Vegas, NV 89183-5640.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY CLASS is done now for the summer.  We will resume our Wednesday morning fellowship time in September.

 

06/08/2014 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Myron Schaffer and his doctors as they treat his infection, please remember Les Starner (John Starner’s father), those who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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.

LUTHERAN BIBLE TRANSLATORS freewill offerings collected last week totaled $400.  As discussed during Rev. Chris LaBoube’s presentation, the funds have been sent to LBT and were designated for Rev. LaBoube’s use in his ministry in Ghana, West Africa.  Rev. LaBoube thanks SPLC for our support of his work in God’s Kingdom and for giving him time during our fellowship hour to give a presentation of his work in Africa.

Main Street Living – June 8^th – The featured speaker will be Rev. Daniel Redhage of First English Lutheran in Centerville and Zion Lutheran in Hurley.  His sermon theme will be “A New Meaning to an Old Holiday.”  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.

06-01-2014 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Myron Schaffer, those who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 – June 1^st – The featured speaker will be Rev. Warren Uecker of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Madison.  His sermon theme will be “Firm in the Faith.”  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

BAPTISM OF DAXSON PODZIMEK – We joyfully welcome Daxson Albert Podzimek 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.  Daxson is the son of Dan and Karissa Podzimek.  Please greet them in the receiving line following our worship service.

LADIES AID will meet on June 5 at 7:00 pm with Mildred Siekmann  as Hostess.  The Bible Study will be Session 5 – The Sower,  followed by the Business Meeting.  On Altar Guild for June is Millie Gunderson and Mildred Siekmann is Visiting Helper

SANFORD HOSPICE FREEMAN invites friends and family of hospice patients and community members to their annual Celebration of Life memorial service on Sunday, June 1, 2014, 4 pm. at the Arboretum Visitors Center.  Registration is not required and the service is open to friends and family who have experienced the death of a loved one in the past 18 months. For more information call LaVonne Brockmueller at 925-2120.

THANK YOU to everyone who remembered me with such beautiful cards and expressed kind words for my 80th birthday.  Also thanks to everyone who attended the open house to help me celebrate and make it a special day.   God has truly blessed me these 80 years and my prayer is that He will shower His blessings upon you as well.  

Sincerely,  Phyllis Knittel

05-18-2014 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember those who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 – May 18^th – The featured speaker will be Rev. Darren Olson of the SD District Office in Sioux Falls.  His sermon theme will be “Expect the Best.”  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

OUR CHURCH is serving at The Banquet in Sioux Falls Wednesday May 21st.  Many volunteers from the congregation are needed. They suggests to have around 40 people.  Please sign up on the bulletin board if you are willing and able to help with this project. A small group will need to be there by 2 p.m. to help prepare the meal and servers/helpers are asked to be there by 5:15 p.m.

CORRECTION SHEET: Anyone interested in getting a correction sheet for the cookbook, please see the bulletin board for the green insert. There are five corrections that will affect the outcome of the recipes. Thank you to those that helped make the corrections.  Also thanks again to all that submitted recipes and purchased cookbooks. There are still cookbooks available.

MISSION SUNDAY this year will be next Sunday.  Our guest pastor will be Rev. Chris LaBoube who has been working with Lutheran Bible Translators in Ghana, West Africa for the last 4 years.  His work as Scripture Media Advisor principally entails the translation, recording and dissemination of Christian literature and music.  Prior to being called to serve with LBT in Ghana, Rev. LaBoube was the pastor at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Greenleaf, Kansas.  Rev. LaBoube will also have a 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. LaBoube’s discussion session.  We will be accepting freewill donations between now and the 25^th to help support his mission work.

cemetery plots available – We have been asked to remind everyone that our church still owns 3 plots in the Freeman Cemetery.  All of the other plots that we owned have been sold to some of our members over the years.  If you wish to purchase one or more of the remaining plots, please contact Arden Dewald for the cost, location and other details.  Thanks.

AN OPEN HOUSE will be held in the church fellowship hall on Sunday May 25th from 2-4 PM in honor of Phyllis Knittel's 80th birthday.  The congregation is invited.  No gifts please.

05/11/2014 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Julie Huber who is scheduled for knee replacement surgery tomorrow morning, Ella and Elsie Hein as they continue to recuperate, our high school graduates, those who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 – May 11^th – The featured speaker will be Rev. Matthew Nix of Christ Lutheran Church and Trinity Lutheran Church for the Deaf, both in Sioux Falls.  His sermon theme will be “Are Your Hearts Glad?”  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

CONGRATULATIONS and GOD’S BLESSINGS to our 2014 high school graduates:  Paige Albrecht, Nicole Hinckley, Matthew Peterson and Maria Starner.

CORRECTION SHEET: Anyone interested in getting a correction sheet for the cookbook, please see the bulletin board for the green insert. There are five corrections that will affect the outcome of the recipes. Thank you to those that helped make the corrections.  Also thanks again to all that submitted recipes and purchased cookbooks. There are still cookbooks available.

MISSION SUNDAY this year will be May 25^th.  Our guest pastor will be Rev. Chris LaBoube who has been working with Lutheran Bible Translators in Ghana, West Africa for the last 4 years.  His work as Scripture Media Advisor principally entails the translation, recording and dissemination of Christian literature and music.  Prior to being called to serve with LBT in Ghana, Rev. LaBoube was the pastor at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Greenleaf, Kansas.  Rev. LaBoube will also have a 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. LaBoube’s discussion session.  We will be accepting freewill donations between now and the 25^th to help support his mission work.

OUR CHURCH is serving at The Banquet in Sioux Falls Wednesday May 21st.  Many volunteers from the congregation are needed. They suggests to have around 40 people.  Please sign up on the bulletin board if you are willing and able to help with this project. A small group will need to be there by 2 p.m. to help prepare the meal and servers/helpers are asked to be there by 5:15 p.m.

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK Sharon Pfeiffer and the members of Group III for serving the luncheon for Olinda Starks funeral.  Thank you  Elaine Vogel