08/31/2014 Announcements

IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS this week we remember Arlene and Arden Stern as Arden recuperates in Oakview Nursing Home and as well as Mahala Peterson as she transitions from Salem Assisted Living Home to Oakview.  Please also pray for 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 31^st – The featured speaker is Rev. Paul Pater of St. John Lutheran Church in Howard.  His sermon theme will be “Genuine Love.”  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

LADIES AID  will meet on September 4th at 7:00 with Susan Borglum as Hostess.  Session 6 – The Unmerciful Servant will be the Bible Study followed by the business meeting.  Sharon Buechler  is on Altar Guild for September and Darlene Schrag is Visiting Helper.  Coffee Hour committee for September 7th is Sharon Pfeiffer, Barb Salis and Darlene Schrag. 

RALLY DAY POTLUCK: The ENTIRE CONGREGATION is invited to our annual Rally Day Potluck on September 7th.  We will be preparing Brats and Hot dogs and are asking the congregation to bring a side dish or dessert to share and enjoy great food and fellowship.  -Board of Ed

NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL CURRICULUM  The Board of Education will be introducing an exciting new Sunday School plan!  We are looking  for teachers and others to share their talents with our young people.  Please see the bulletin board for more information about our new program. 

CONFIRMATION CLASSES will begin on Wed., Sept. 10^th at 4:00.

CONFIRMAND & PARENT MEETING – There will be a meeting for our confirmands and their parents in the Fellowship Hall next Sunday after the worship service.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY CLASSES will restart this Wednesday, Sept. 3^rd with Lesson 9 from the Book of Jude.  All guys are welcome to join us at 6:00 a.m. each Wednesday in our Fellowship Hall for breakfast (if you wish) and the studying of God’s Word!  All materials will be provided.

08-24-2014 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 – August 24^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Ryan Drevlow of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls.  His sermon theme will be “Petyros or Petro”  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

LADIES AID  will meet on September 4th at 7:00 with Susan Borglum as Hostess.  Session 6 – The Unmerciful Servant will be the Bible Study followed by the business meeting.  Sharon Buechler  is on Altar Guild for September and Darlene Schrag is Visiting Helper.  Coffee Hour committee for September 7th is Sharon Pfeiffer, Barb Salis and Darlene Schrag. 

Installation of Teachers – Our Sunday School teachers will be installed during our Sept. 7^th worship service.

RALLY DAY POTLUCK: The ENTIRE CONGREGATION is invited to our annual Rally Day Potluck on September 7th.  We will be preparing Brats and Hot dogs and are asking the congregation to bring a side dish or dessert to share and enjoy great food and fellowship.  -Board of Ed

NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL CURRICULUM  The Board of Education will be introducing an exciting new Sunday School plan!  We are looking  for teachers and others to share their talents with our young people.  Please see the bulletin board for more information about our new program. 

 

08/17/2014 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please remember Arden Stern who has been transferred to the Freeman Hospital, those who are recovering from 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.

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 – August 17^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Daniel Deardoff of Blessed Redeemer Lutheran Church in Brandon.  His sermon theme will be “Please Pass the Crumbs.”  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

08-10-2014 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please include Bunne Weeman as she continues to recover from shoulder surgery, Arden Stern in McKennan Hospital with pneumonia and pancreatitis, 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 – August 10^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Joshua Baumann of Faith Lutheran Church in Pierre.  His sermon theme will be “Lord, Save Me!”  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

 MOVIE ON MAIN STREET – The Jackson Lee Vetch Memorial Fund Board is inviting everyone to a special, free showing of the film “Heaven in For Real” on August 10^th on Main Street in Freeman.  The festivities will begin at 7:30 p.m. with a presentation of the “Home Town Hero” Award at 8:00 and the movie presentation at about 8:45 p.m.  Please check the Freeman Courier for more details.

 LWML will meet Thursday August 14th at 7:00 p.m. Pastor will lead Bible Study. Wyona will serve lunch

 

 

 

08-03-2014 Announcements

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS this week please include Bunne Weeman as she recovers from shoulder surgery, Arden Stern in McKennan Hospital with pneumonia, 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 3^rd – The featured speaker is Rev. Mark Mischnick of Zion Lutheran Church in Chamberlain.  His sermon theme will be “There is No Such Thing as a Free Lunch.”  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

MOVIE ON MAIN STREET – The Jackson Lee Vetch Memorial Fund Board is inviting everyone to a special, free showing of the film “Heaven in For Real” on August 10^th on Main Street in Freeman.  The festivities will begin at 7:30 p.m. with a presentation of the “Home Town Hero” Award at 8:00 and the movie presentation at about 8:45 p.m.  Please check the Freeman Courier for more details.

REFORMATION WORSHIP SERVICE – We will be hosting this year’s annual Reformation worship service for our circuit of 12 churches.  The service will be on Nov. 2^nd with the songfest beginning at 10:30 and the worship service beginning at 11:00 so as to allow the members of the other circuit churches to attend.  Following the service, we will offer a noon meal in our Fellowship Hall.  The cost will be $6.00; lunch tickets may be purchased from the Pastor.  At 2:00 Rev. Dr. Paul Maier (a professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan Univ. and a prolific author) will begin his presentation on “Martin Luther and the Reformation.”  Additional information has been posted on the bulletin board.

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.