10-11-2015 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS this week please remember those who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 – Oct. 11^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Brian Bucklew of Zion Lutheran Church in Delmont and Emmaus Lutheran Church in Tripp.  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.

No CONFIRMATION CLASS on Wednesday, Oct. 14^th.

No MEN’S BIBLE STUDY CLASS on Wednesday, Oct. 14^th.

PASTOR WILL BE ON VACATION from Oct. 13^th thru the 26^th.  Rev. Peter Sestak from Sioux Falls will lead our worship service next Sunday and Rev. David Ellis will lead our worship service on Oct. 25^th.  Rev. Matthew Resner from Menno will be on call for all pastoral emergencies.  You may reach him at 573-301-2600 [cell].  You may also contact any of our elders for assistance (Brian, Blaine or Keith).

CHRISTMAS CANTATA:  Anyone interested in singing for our Christmas Cantata, please let Jane Kleinsasser or Amber Sayler know by Oct. 20th.  If we don't have enough singers then we will not perform a cantata this year.

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE – has started making plans for the November 5th 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. This year we are planning to combine the Crafts/Stitchery & Baked/Canned items into one booth and then have the Lunch Counter. Please see or call Sharon Pfeiffer (925-7604), Kelli Broders (925-7502), or Penny Smidt (925-4292) if you are willing to donate food or work.

10-04-2015 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS this week please remember Myrna Huber (in rehab at Oakview Terrace Nursing Home), the family of Richard Salis (who died in the faith on Sept. 26^th) during their time of mourning, Rev. Jastram and his family as they prepare for mission work in Japan, those who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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.

Our guest pastor for Mission Sunday today is Rev. Daniel Jastram.  He is a newly called missionary preparing for his move to Japan where his father served as a missionary.  Rev. Jastram 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. Jastram’s discussion session.  We will be accepting freewill donations after today’s worship service to help support his mission work.

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

Main Street Living – Oct. 4^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Ken Johnson of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Springfield and Zion Lutheran Church in Avon.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

No MEN’S BIBLE STUDY CLASS on Wednesday, Oct. 7^th.

LWML will meet on Thursday October 8th at 7:00 P.M at the church. Pastor will lead Bible Study and Gerry will provide lunch.

LWML YANKTON ZONE FALL RALLY will be held at St. Paul church at Freeman on Saturday October 10th. Registration begining at 9:00 A.M.  All Ladies of the congregation are welcome to attend.

YOUTH GROUP MEETINg on October 11th at 11:30am at the church.

EXCITING YOUTH GROUP NEWS: The Youth Group will be attending the 2016 LCMS National Youth Gathering - In Christ Alone next summer in New Orleans! Held every 3 years, the LCMS Youth Gathering provides thousands of youth the opportunity to come together as a community of God’s people to learn more about Jesus Christ, the Christian faith and their Lutheran identity. During the five days of the Gathering, youth spend time together in God’s word, worship, service and fellowship with others from across the synod.  We have 9 youth and 4 leaders attending.  Fundraising efforts for this trip have started so please watch for news in the bulletin about our fundraising events. We appreciate your prayers and support for our Youth Group as they plan and attend this gathering.  

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE – has started making plans for the November 5th 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. This year we are planning to combine the Crafts/Stitchery & Baked/Canned items into one booth and then have the Lunch Counter. Please see or call Sharon Pfeiffer (925-7604), Kelli Broders (925-7502), or Penny Smidt (925-4292) if you are willing to donate food or work.

NEW ADDRESSES – Marie Wrenn is temporarily living with her son; her new address is:  c/o Jeff Wrenn, 3937 Douglas St., Sioux City, IA 51104-1443.  And Kermit Schrag’s new address is:  c/o Oakview Terrace Nursing Home, Room 215, P. O. Box 370, Freeman, SD 57029-0370.

09-27-2015 Announcements

IN OUR PRAYERS this week we remember Myrna Huber (in recovery at Oakview Terrace Nursing Home), the families of Verna Herrboldt and Carrie Kaus [Karen Pidde’s mother] (both of whom died on Sept. 24^th) during their time of mourning, those who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 – Sept. 27^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Warren Uecker of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Madison.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

NEW ADDRESSES – Marie Wrenn is temporarily living with her son; her new address is:  c/o Jeff Wrenn, 3937 Douglas St., Sioux City, IA 51104-1443.  And Kermit Schrag’s new address is:  c/o Oakview Terrace Nursing Home, Room 215, P. O. Box 370, Freeman, SD 57029-0370.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY CLASSES will resume in the narthex after today’s worship service.  Everyone is welcome to join us for the study of God’s Word!  All materials will be provided.

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE – has started making plans for the November 5th 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. This year we are planning to combine the Crafts/Stitchery & Baked/Canned items into one booth and then have the Lunch Counter. Please see or call Sharon Pfeiffer (925-7604), Kelli Broders (925-7502), or Penny Smidt (925-4292) if you are willing to donate food or work.

LADIES AID will meet on October 1st at 7:00  with Lee Lagendyk as Hostess.  The Bible Study “The  Story of Angels” will be followed by the business meeting.  Bob and Karen Pidde are on Altar Guild for October and Garnet Stern and Lee Lagendky are Visiting Helpers.

09-20-2015 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS this week please remember who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 – Sept. 20^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Richard Milbrandt of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Plankinton and Trinity Lutheran Church in White Lake.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

CHOIR REHEARSAL will begin today at 11:30.  All ages are welcome!

ADULT BIBLE STUDY CLASSES will resume next Sunday morning.  Everyone is welcome to join us for the study of God’s Word!  All materials will be provided.

LADIES AID will meet on October 1st at 7:00  with Lee Lagendyk as Hostess.  The Bible Study “The  Story of Angels” will be followed by the business meeting.  Bob and Karen Pidde are on Altar Guild for October and Garnet Stern and Lee Lagendky are Visiting Helpers.

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE – has started making plans for the November 5th 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. This year we are planning to combine the Crafts/Stitchery & Baked/Canned items into one booth and then have the Lunch Counter. Please see or call Sharon Pfeiffer (925-7604), Kelli Broders (925-7502), or Penny Smidt (925-4292) if you are willing to donate food or work.

09-13-2015 Announcements

IN OUR PRAYERS this week we pray for Myrna Huber (hospitalized as she recovers from surgery) and all others who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 – Sept. 13^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Kelly Smith of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Brookings.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY CLASSES will resume this Wednesday.  All guys are welcome to join us at 6:00 a.m. each Wednesday in our Fellowship Hall for a hot breakfast and the studying of God’s Word!  All materials will be provided.

BOE- Fifth and Sixth grade weekday school will start 09/16/15.

Cherie Knittel will teach this class from 7-8pm.

 

CONFIRMATION CLASSES will resume this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

 

DELMER LIPELT’S ENTRANCE INTO GLORY – We pray for peace and comfort for the family of Delmer Lipelt whom God called home on July 5, 2013.  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.  Delmer’s home-going service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19^th at 10:30 with a luncheon following the committal service.  Funeral Group 3 will assist with this funeral instead of Group 2.

CHOIR REHEARSAL will begin next Sunday, Sept. 20^th, at 11:30.  All ages are welcome!

 

Installation of Teachers – Our Sunday School and Midweek School teachers being installed today are:

Pre-K and Kindergarten

Karissa Podzimek        Darla Harris

Gerry Saner                 Jenny Peters

Jeani Dubs

1^st thru 3^rd Grades:

Kristi Dannenbring      Joni Knittel

Morgan Dannenbring  Leann Thomas

4^th and 5^th Grades:

Lisa Andersen             Maria White

6^th thru 8^th Grades:

Penny Smidt

Midweek School:

Cheri Knittel

We thank God for providing these teachers who are willing to spend time with our youth to teach them the truths of the Gospel.

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE – has started making plans for the November 5th 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. This year we are planning to combine the Crafts/Stitchery & Baked/Canned items into one booth and then have the Lunch Counter. Please see or call Sharon Pfeiffer (925-7604), Kelli Broders (925-7502), or Penny Smidt (925-4292) if you are willing to donate food or work.

18^th ANNUAL BIKE FOR LIFE – Since 1997, the Southeastern SD Lutherans for Life have been leading a team of bikers on a 100-mile tour from Armour to Sioux Falls.  Their endeavor raises money for the Alpha Center to help pregnant women who don’t know what to do and give them alternatives to abortion.  Please see Karissa Podzimek for information on how you can help with this year’s ride on Saturday, Sept. 19^th.  Saving babies one mile at a time!

WE WILL HOST THE LFL BIKERS for lunch at the Senior Citizens Center on Saturday, September 19th.  Please see the sign-up sheets in the fellowship hall.  We are looking for donations and also for workers.  Please bring your donation to the center at 10:30 on Saturday morning (19th) or have it at the church and it will be picked up.   See Karissa Podzimek for questions.

09-06-2015 Announcements

IN OUR PRAYERS this week we pray for Myrna Huber (hospitalized as she recovers from surgery) and all others who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 – Sept. 6^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Ryan Drevlow of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

LWML will meet on Thursday September 10th at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Pastor will lead Bible Study and Lee will serve lunch.

Installation of Teachers – Our Sunday School and Midweek School teachers will be installed during our Sept. 13^th worship service so all teachers should plan to be in church that day if at all possible.  Thanks!

THE BOE is having a Rally Day potluck the first day of SS
after Sunday School-Sept. 13, 2015.  Please plan to come
and bring something to share. Maybe group B would be willing to help with the potluck  since there wouldn't  need to be a coffee hour.

BOE- Fifth and Sixth grade weekday school will start 09/16/15. 

Cherie Knittel will teach this class from 7-8pm

CONFIRMATION CLASSES will resume on Wednesday, Sept. 16^th at 7:00 p.m.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY CLASSES will resume on Wednesday, Sept. 16^th.  All guys are welcome to join us at 6:00 a.m. each Wednesday in our Fellowship Hall for a hot breakfast and the studying of God’s Word!  All materials will be provided.

18^th ANNUAL BIKE FOR LIFE – Since 1997, the Southeastern SD Lutherans for Life have been leading a team of bikers on a 100-mile tour from Armour to Sioux Falls.  Their endeavor raises money for the Alpha Center to help pregnant women who don’t know what to do and give them alternatives to abortion.  Please see Karissa Podzimek for information on how you can help with this year’s ride on Saturday, Sept. 19^th.  Saving babies one mile at a time!

08/30/2015 Announcments

IN OUR PRAYERS this week we pray for all who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 – Aug. 30^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Scott Sailer, President of the SD District.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

YOUTH GROUP The youth group members and their parents are ask to attend an informational meeting right after Church today.

LADIES AID will meet on September 3rd at 7:00 with Phyllis Knittel 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 6th is Ella and Elsie Hein, Cindy Hofer and Phyllis Knittel.  

THE BOE is having a Rally Day potluck the first day of SS
after Sunday School-Sept. 13, 2015.  Please plan to come
and bring something to share. Maybe group B would be willing to help with the potluck  since there wouldn't  need to be a coffee hour.

BOE- Fifth and Sixth grade weekday school will start 09/16/15. 

Cherie Knittel will teach this class from 7-8pm

BIKE FOR LIFE – The 18^th Annual Bike For Life ride (sponsored by Lutherans For Life) from Armour, SD (leaving at 7:00 a.m.) to the Alpha Center in Sioux Falls will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19^th.  Funds raised thru this event will be used to support the Alpha Center.

08-23-2015 Announcements

IN OUR PRAYERS this week we pray for Melton Langle as he continues to recover from heart surgery and all others who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 – Aug. 23^rd – The featured speaker is Rev. Caleb Schewe of Trinity Lutheran in Corona.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

YOUTH GROUP The youth group members and their parents are ask to attend an informational meeting right after Church on Aug 30th.

LADIES AID will meet on September 3rd at 7:00 with Phyllis Knittel 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 6th is Ella and Elsie Hein, Cindy Hofer and Phyllis Knittel.  

THE BOE is having a Rally Day potluck the first day of SS
after Sunday School-Sept. 13, 2015.  Please plan to come
and bring something to share. Maybe group B would be willing to help with the potluck  since there wouldn't  need to be a coffee hour.

BOE is currently looking for and several Sunday school teachers for the fall term. Please consider helping and contact a BOE member.

DELEGATES for the 2016 Synodical convention (to be held in Milwaukee) were elected last Sunday at a combined Freeman-Huron Circuit Forum as follows:

Pastoral delegate:  Rev. Tom Christopher
Alternate pastoral delegate:  Rev. Scott Spiehs
Lay delegate:  Ralph Borkowski
Alternate lay delegate:  Chris Hansen

08/16/2015 Announcements

IN OUR PRAYERS this week we pray for Melton Langle (still hospitalized) and all others who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 – Aug. 16^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Tom Christopher of St. Martin Lutheran in Alexandria, St. John Lutheran in Emery and Trinity Lutheran in Spencer.  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.

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP  will have a meeting starting at 4:30 followed by a simple supper this afternoon. New officers will be elected for the up coming school year.

THE BOE is having a Rally Day potluck the first day of SS
after Sunday School-Sept. 13, 2015.  Please plan to come
and bring something to share. Maybe group B would be willing to help with the potluck  since there wouldn't  need to be a coffee hour.

BOE is currently looking for one Wed. teacher and several Sunday school teachers for the fall term. Please consider helping and contact a BOE member.

NEW ADDRESS – Kermit Schrag has moved.  His new address is:  Oakview Terrace Nursing Home, Room 327-B, P. O. Box 370, Freeman, SD 57029-0370.

NEW MEMBER WELCOME – We welcome Orville Ellwein as a new (and returning!) member to our congregation.  Orville, now a widower, was a member when he was married here in 1962.  He is currently living at Oakview Terrance Nursing Home.  We ask everyone to stop by and welcome him back into our church family if you are visiting at the Home or send him a card if you wish.

08-09-2015 Announcements

IN OUR PRAYERS this week we pray for Melton Langle (hospitalized in Parkston), Sharlene Schaffer (hospitalized in Yankton), Kermit Schrag (hospitalized in Freeman) and all others who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 – Aug. 9^th – The featured speaker is Rev. Nathan Neugebauer of St. John Lutheran Church in Revillo and Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Milbank.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

MATTHEW RESNER will be ordained and installed at the dual parish of Immanuel Lutheran Church (Menno) and St. Paul Lutheran Church (Scotland) this afternoon at 5:00.  Everyone is invited to attend the installation service.

LWML will meet on Thursday August 13th at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Pastor will lead us in Bible Study. Julie will serve lunch.

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP:  We will have a meeting starting at 4:30 followed by a simple supper on August 16th. New officers will be elected for the up coming school year.

THE BOE is having a Rally Day potluck the first day of SS
after Sunday School-Sept. 13, 2015.  Please plan to come
and bring something to share. 

BOE is currently looking for one Wed. teacher and several Sunday school teachers for the fall term. Please consider helping and contact a BOE member

08-02-2015 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS this week please remember Melton Langle (hospitalized in Parkston) and all others who are recovering from surgery and illness, 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 – Aug. 2^nd – The featured speaker is Rev. Dwaine Doremus of St. John Lutheran Church in Wentworth, SD.  The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.

MATTHEW RESNER will be ordained and installed at the dual parish of Immanuel Lutheran Church (Menno) and St. Paul Lutheran Church (Scotland) next Sunday, August 9^th at 5:00.  Everyone is invited to attend the installation service.

BOE:  Thank you to everyone who helped to cleanup the VBS decorations, on Sunday, after the voters meeting.

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