11-26-2017 Announcements

WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE WITH US TODAY

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 –December 03:  Rev. Scott Sailer, President of the South Dakota District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod brings us the message on this first Sunday in Advent entitled “Confident in the Coming of Christ”, based on Isaiah 64: 1-8.The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR are from the funeral of Mahala Peterson.

THERE WILL BE no Sunday school today.

LADIES AID will meet on December 7th at 7:00 for Bible Study followed by the Business meeting.  Members are to bring Christmas goodies for Lunch.  Joan Dreessen is responsible for Altar flowers for December and Visiting Helpers are the Visiting Committee.  Coffee Committee for December 3rd is Marlene Geidel, Corrine Handel and Cindy Hofer.  

WANTED – Two more groups who would be willing to take turns serving during our Sunday morning Coffee Hours.  This would eliminate having any open spots and would keep those who serve from having to serve as often as they do.  Please let Aleta Starner know by Nov 26 so we can get the schedule made out for the new year.  Thank you.

ADVENT MEALS will again be served by the Youth Group before midweek services in December. Supper served from 6:00 pm until 6:45 pm. All welcome.  Free will offering will be taken.

Dec 6: Baked Potato Buffet

MEET AND GREET SYNOD PRESIDENT  Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, President of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, along with several other leaders of our church body, will be at a “Meet and Greet” at Zion Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, on Thursday, December 7, from 2-4 p.m.  Joining President Harrison will be LCMS English District President, Rev. Jamison Hardy; LCMS Mid-South District President, Rev. Roger Paavola; Chairman of the Synod’s Board of Directors; Rev. Michael Kumm (who serves as pastor at Holy Cross, Dakota Dunes); the Synod’s 3^rd Vice-President, Rev. Nabil Hartford (Trinity, Hartford); and our own District President, Rev. Scott Sailer.  Our out-of-state guests will be here to tape a sermon for Main Street Living and to enjoy a pheasant hunt.  Please come on by and chat with these leaders on December 7.  Refreshments will be served. 

REMEMBER A LOVED ONE THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON with a memorial poinsettia.  Your loved ones names will be listed in the bulletin.  Poinsettias will be displayed starting on December 17 and placed through December 25 at which time family members may take their plants.  Two sizes available: 8” pot (3 plants per pot) $29.99 and 6.5” pot (1 plant per pot) $15.99.  Poinsettias are available for purchase with Dawn Walz at 925-4200 or 660-0264.

FROM THE PASTOR - My eye doctor tells me that I have cataracts and is sending me to someone else in a couple of weeks to have them check me out as well.  In the mean time, I have to wear glasses instead of contacts, so...I may look different than you are used to.  Please bear with    me.  Oh...and in your prayers, ask God why He sent this decrepit man to you to serve as His under-shepherd (and you can pray for me too, I guess).- Pastor Makelin

 

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

                             Wednesday Nov. 29^th 5:00-6:00 All kids

                     Sunday Dec. 3^rd 11:30-1:00 All kids, lunch provided

                         Sunday Dec. 10^th 10:30-12:00 All kids (No Sunday School)

                     Sunday Dec. 17^th 11:30-1:00 All kids, lunch provided

11-19-2017 Announcements

HOLY COMMUNION is celebrated in our worship service today.  What a joy and privilege!  In this Sacrament our Lord gives unto us not only bread and wine, but also His very body and blood to eat and drink.  In this Sacrament He assures us that our sins are forgiven and He strengthens our faith.  To our guests who desire to receive Holy Communion, we ask that you consider the following:  If you do not believe in Jesus as your Savior, do not believe in the Real Presence of the Sacrament, or have never received instruction on how to prepare yourself for Communion, you should refrain from receiving the Sacrament, but are encouraged to come to the altar for a blessing, indicated by folding the arms over the chest.  We do this not to offend, but to honor the faith we hold at St. Paul Lutheran.  If you have any questions regarding communion, please speak to the Pastor or an Elder before service begins.

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 –November 26:  Today’s message is from Rev. Matthew Nix of Christ Lutheran Church and Trinity Church for the Deaf in Sioux Falls, SD.Today’s message “Punishment or Life?” based on Matthew 25: 46. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR are in celebration of Reno Mettler's birthday.

BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE: As the holidays approach, many look forward to festive family gatherings. The holidays can be difficult for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one or have had other traumatic personal events in their lives. The Blue Christmas Service is a time of reflection, devotion and release of your grief & sense of loss or change in your life. If this describes you or someone you know, please plan to attend. The Blue Christmas Service will be held on Sunday, November 19 at 6:00 p.m. at the Salem (South) Mennonite Church.

THE CHURCH will be decorated for Christmas starting at 5:30 on Friday night November 24^th.  All are invited to help.

THERE WILL BE no Sunday school November 26.

LADIES AID will meet on December 7th at 7:00 for Bible Study followed by the Business meeting.  Members are to bring Christmas goodies for Lunch.  Joan Dreessen is responsible for Altar flowers for December and Visiting Helpers are the Visiting Committee.  Coffee Committee for December 3rd is Marlene Geidel, Corrine Handel and Cindy Hofer.  

WANTED – Two more groups who would be willing to take turns serving during our Sunday morning Coffee Hours.  This would eliminate having any open spots and would keep those who serve from having to serve as often as they do.  Please let Aleta Starner know by Nov 26 so we can get the schedule made out for the new year.  Thank you.

CHRISTMAS CAROLING WITH MSL  Join members of the Main Street Living (MSL) choir in Christmas caroling on Saturday, November 25.  Meet at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2200 S. Western Avenue, Sioux Falls, at 8:45 a.m.  There will be a brief choir warm-up at that time, and then a bus will take the carolers to the Empire Mall and other locations to witness about the Savior’s birth through song.  Carolers will return to Our Redeemer at about noon to share in some refreshments.  Anyone may sing with this group!  But we do need to know how many will be a part of this.  Please contact MSL Board Member Don Fauth to register your intent to participate (fauth@midco.net; ph. 605-370-2030).

MEET AND GREET SYNOD PRESIDENT  Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, President of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, along with several other leaders of our church body, will be at a “Meet and Greet” at Zion Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, on Thursday, December 7, from 2-4 p.m.  Joining President Harrison will be LCMS English District President, Rev. Jamison Hardy; LCMS Mid-South District President, Rev. Roger Paavola; Chairman of the Synod’s Board of Directors; Rev. Michael Kumm (who serves as pastor at Holy Cross, Dakota Dunes); the Synod’s 3^rd Vice-President, Rev. Nabil Hartford (Trinity, Hartford); and our own District President, Rev. Scott Sailer.  Our out-of-state guests will be here to tape a sermon for Main Street Living and to enjoy a pheasant hunt.  Please come on by and chat with these leaders on December 7.  Refreshments will be served. 

BAZAAR INCOME - We want to thank everyone again who contributed in any way toward making our 53rd annual bazaar a success. The total income for this year was $6132.55. We had a $250.00 prepaid Visa card through the Thrivent Action Team which we used to purchase the milk, orange drink, buns, and other supplies needed for the bazaar. Thanks – The Bazaar Committee.

ADVENT MEALS will again be served by the Youth Group before midweek services in December. Supper served from 6:00 pm until 6:45 pm. All welcome.  Free will offering will be taken.
Dec 6: Baked Potato Buffet

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Sunday Nov. 19^th 10:30-12:00 All Kids (no Sunday School)

Wednesday Nov. 29^th 5:00-6:00 All kids

Sunday Dec. 3^rd 11:30-1:00 All kids, lunch provided

Sunday Dec. 10^th 10:30-12:00 All kids (No Sunday School)

Sunday Dec. 17^th 11:30-1:00 All kids, lunch provided

 

11-12-2017 Announcements

HOLY COMMUNION is celebrated in our worship service today.  What a joy and privilege!  In this Sacrament our Lord gives unto us not only bread and wine, but also His very body and blood to eat and drink.  In this Sacrament He assures us that our sins are forgiven and He strengthens our faith.  To our guests who desire to receive Holy Communion, we ask that you consider the following:  If you do not believe in Jesus as your Savior, do not believe in the Real Presence of the Sacrament, or have never received instruction on how to prepare yourself for Communion, you should refrain from receiving the Sacrament, but are encouraged to come to the altar for a blessing, indicated by folding the arms over the chest.  We do this not to offend, but to honor the faith we hold at St. Paul Lutheran.  If you have any questions regarding communion, please speak to the Pastor or an Elder before service begins.

WE BEGIN WITH THE BAPTISM OF KOLTON JOHN PODZIMEK today.  The rite of Holy Baptism is located on page 268 of the Hymnal.  After the Baptism, we will pick up the Divine Service at the Kyrie on page 186.  Scripture teaches us that we are all conceived and born sinful and under the power of the devil until Christ claims us for His own.  Commanded by our Lord to baptize and teach to make disciples, we continue to follow the mandate and practice of the early church - and of most of Christianity in the world yet today.  Today we witness God do His work as He gives Kolton a new last name...the same last name all the baptized have...including you.  He will now be called Christian...as he is claimed, grafted, and adopted him into the family of God, a brother in the body of Christ His Church.  Praise be to God! - Pastor

 

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 –November 19:  Today’s message is from Rev. Matthew Wurm Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Brookings, SD.  Today’s message, Entitled  “The Real Jesus” is based on Zephaniah 1: 14. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

YOUTH GROUP will meet at 7:30 this evening.  Devotions, snack & activities are being planned by selected youth members.

THE CHURCH will be decorated for Christmas starting at 5:30 on Friday night November 24^th.  All are invited to help

WANTED – Two more groups who would be willing to take turns serving during our Sunday morning Coffee Hours.  This would eliminate having any open spots and would keep those who serve from having to serve as often as they do.  Please let Aleta Starner know by Nov 26 so we can get the schedule made out for the new year.  Thank you.

MEET AND GREET SYNOD PRESIDENT  Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, President of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, along with several other leaders of our church body, will be at a “Meet and Greet” at Zion Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, on Thursday, December 7, from 2-4 p.m.  Joining President Harrison will be LCMS English District President, Rev. Jamison Hardy; LCMS Mid-South District President, Rev. Roger Paavola; Chairman of the Synod’s Board of Directors; Rev. Michael Kumm (who serves as pastor at Holy Cross, Dakota Dunes); the Synod’s 3^rd Vice-President, Rev. Nabil Hartford (Trinity, Hartford); and our own District President, Rev. Scott Sailer.  Our out-of-state guests will be here to tape a sermon for Main Street Living and to enjoy a pheasant hunt.  Please come on by and chat with these leaders on December 7.  Refreshments will be served. 

CHRISTMAS CAROLING WITH MSL  Join members of the Main Street Living (MSL) choir in Christmas caroling on Saturday, November 25.  Meet at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2200 S. Western Avenue, Sioux Falls, at 8:45 a.m.  There will be a brief choir warm-up at that time, and then a bus will take the carolers to the Empire Mall and other locations to witness about the Savior’s birth through song.  Carolers will return to Our Redeemer at about noon to share in some refreshments.  Anyone may sing with this group!  But we do need to know how many will be a part of this.  Please contact MSL Board Member Don Fauth to register your intent to participate (fauth@midco.net; ph. 605-370-2030).

THE MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE Meat Canning Days are Monday and Tuesday, November 13th and 14th. Those interested should look at the information posted on the bulletin board.

11-05-2017 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 –November 5:  Today’s message is presented by Rev. Ryan Drevlow Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD.  Today’s message “Are We Prepared?” is based on Matthew 25:3-4. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

GREETING CARD FUNDRAISER:  The Youth Group will be taking orders for boxed greeting cards including Christmas ones at the end of the month.   Most are in boxes of 12 cards/envelopes and range $6-$8 per box. A few samples and order forms will be available after services on October 22nd - Nov 5th and will be available for pick up later in November.

WANTED – Two more groups who would be willing to take turns serving during our Sunday morning Coffee Hours.  This would eliminate having any open spots and would keep those who serve from having to serve as often as they do.  Please let Aleta Starner know by Nov 26 so we can get the schedule made out for the new year.  Thank you.

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE extends a hearty THANK YOU to each of you that helped make our Bazaar another successful event, all your donations, hard work, and the support you showed us by attending were greatly appreciated. We should have the total receipts for the day calculated within the next couple of weeks. Thanks again.

LWML will meet on Thursday November 9th. at 2:00 p.m. at the church. Pastor will lead Bible Study. Gerry will provide lunch

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Sunday Nov. 12^th 11:30-12:30 2^nd-8^th grade only

Sunday Nov. 19^th 10:30-12:00 All Kids (no Sunday School)

Wednesday Nov. 29^th 5:00-6:00 All kids

Sunday Dec. 3^rd 11:30-1:00 All kids, lunch provided

Sunday Dec. 10^th 10:30-12:00 All kids (No Sunday School)

Sunday Dec. 17^th 11:30-1:00 All kids, lunch provided

10-29-2017 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 –November 5:  Today’s message is presented by Rev. Dr. Chris Asher of Resurrection Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. Titled  “The Saint” the sermon is based on Rev. 7:15-17.The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

FLOWERS - The flowers on the altar are from the Ruth Zanter funeral. We thank the family for the flowers.
 

VOTERS MEETING – Our quarterly voters meeting will be held this morning in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service.  Please  plan to attend.

SEE BULLETIN BOARD for information concerning the annual bazaar of our sister congregation at First Lutheran Church Sioux City on November 4th from 9-3pm.  The theme is "The Gift of Christmas".

GREETING CARD FUNDRAISER:  The Youth Group will be taking orders for boxed greeting cards including Christmas ones at the end of the month.   Most are in boxes of 12 cards/envelopes and range $6-$8 per box. A few samples and order forms will be available after services on October 22nd - Nov 5th and will be available for pick up later in November.

WANTED – Two more groups who would be willing to take turns serving during our Sunday morning Coffee Hours.  This would eliminate having any open spots and would keep those who serve from having to serve as often as they do.

Remember the ANNUAL CHURCH BAZAAR on Nov. 2nd from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Bob and Karen Pidde are responsible for  Altar flowers in November and Visiting Helper for the month is Corrine Handel. 

OUR ANNUAL BAZAAR will be held Thursday, Nov. 2nd from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. We will have a Stitchery/Craft/ Country Store Booth and the Lunch Counter. We have posted the food list and work schedule on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall and the refrigerator in the kitchen if you want to check what you have volunteered to prepare. If you have any questions regarding the work schedule please contact one of the committee members. We plan to have the kitchen door unlocked by 7:15 a.m.  Also please put a checkmark by your name on the food list when you bring your donations. If you have prepared your food earlier and then froze it, please make sure it is unthawed when you bring it. A sincere Thank You to everyone that has volunteered to bring food and also all the workers. See you Thursday Nov. 2nd for a day of good food and fellowship.

NOTE FROM PASTOR: At the risk of some saying that I am always talking about money, I am going to ask; Do you tithe?  Some churches use tithing as a law, that you must give 10% of your income as a tithe and then use the Old Testament mandate of the tithe to the Israelites as proof.  Lutherans however, free in the Gospel, do not mandate a tithe, but instead look to 2 Corinthians 9:7  Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.  So we use tithing as a goal to personally strive towards...guilt free.  Anyways, the reason why I bring it up is the bulletin insert concerning the California wildfires and other requests that may be in the bulletin from time to time, is that I do not put these in the bulletin to guilt you into giving or promote one charity over another.  Rather, I include what I can to inform you of things going on around the world in our Synod so that, if you are looking for a way to increase your giving outside of your local congregation, AND if you are so moved, you have the information available to you.  Until the Lord returns, there will always be need, so may God give you peace in how much you decide to return to Him and to whom. - Pastor Makelin

 
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Sunday Nov. 12^th 11:30-12:30 2^nd-8^th grade only

Sunday Nov. 19^th 10:30-12:00 All Kids (no Sunday School)

Wednesday Nov. 29^th 5:00-6:00 All kids

Sunday Dec. 3^rd 11:30-1:00 All kids, lunch provided

Sunday Dec. 10^th 10:30-12:00 All kids (No Sunday School)

Sunday Dec. 17^th 11:30-1:00 All kids, lunch provided

10-22-2017 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 –October 29:  Rev. Nabil Nour of Trinity Lutheran church in Hartford, SD brings us the Reformation Day message, “The Gospel Gives True Freedom!”. The message is based on John 8: 32. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

MENTOR/MENTEES:  Will be meeting Oct 22 @ 7 pm for a night of fellowship and fun. Sarah Harris, Penny Smidt and Cheri Knittel will be hosting "The Halloween Harvest Hunt". Hope to see you there.

VOTERS MEETING – Our quarterly voters meeting will be held on Sunday, October 29^th in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service.  Please plan to attend.

SEE BULLETIN BOARD for information concerning the annual bazaar of our sister congregation at First Lutheran Church Sioux City on November 4th from 9-3pm.  The theme is "The Gift of Christmas".

GREETING CARD FUNDRAISER:  The Youth Group will be taking orders for boxed greeting cards including Christmas ones at the end of the month.   Most are in boxes of 12 cards/envelopes and range $6-$8 per box. A few samples and order forms will be available after services on October 22nd - Nov 5th and will be available for pick up later in November.

Remember the ANNUAL CHURCH BAZAAR on Nov. 2nd from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Bob and Karen Pidde are responsible for  Altar flowers in November and Visiting Helper for the month is Corrine Handel. 

 

OUR ANNUAL BAZAAR will be held Thursday, Nov. 2nd from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. We will have a Stitchery/Craft/ Country Store Booth and the Lunch Counter. We have posted the food list and work schedule on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall and the refrigerator in the kitchen if you want to check what you have volunteered to prepare. If you have any questions regarding the work schedule please contact one of the committee members. We plan to have the kitchen door unlocked by 7:15 a.m.  Also please put a checkmark by your name on the food list when you bring your donations. If you have prepared your food earlier and then froze it, please make sure it is unthawed when you bring it. A sincere Thank You to everyone that has volunteered to bring food and also all the workers. See you Thursday Nov. 2nd for a day of good food and fellowship.

We are planning to clean the kitchen on Thursday, Oct 26^th starting around 1:30 p.m. please come & help if you are able.  Thanks.

 

NOTE FROM PASTOR: By now you are probably getting used to me putting apologies in the bulletin, but I hope these slow down a little.  Last Sunday was the microphone battery?  Or so I heard some could not hear.  Oh, and I forgot the LWML pledge on LWML Sunday.  I had it in the bulletin insert, but we didn't do it, so maybe we will do it twice next year (grin).  Again, forgiveness sought.  You know, this is the blessing we have as Christians, this "forgiveness" thing..and what a glorious thing it is!  When the world tells you that you are either good or bad, we are given the gift of a third option; to say we are bad, but made good by the atoning blood of Christ, freeing us to do good for the sake our neighbor, and not bad for the sake of ourselves.  Forgiven in Christ, we repent and seek to forgive each other as we have been forgiven (Lord's prayer).  To God be the glory.  Pastor Makelin

10-15-2017 Announcements

WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE WITH US TODAY
Holy Communion is celebrated in our worship service today.  What a joy and privilege!  In this Sacrament our Lord gives unto us not only bread and wine, but also His very body and blood to eat and drink.  In this Sacrament He assures us that our sins are forgiven and He strengthens our faith.  To our guests who desire to receive Holy Communion, we ask that you consider the following:  If you do not believe in Jesus as your Savior, do not believe in the Real Presence of the Sacrament, or have never received instruction on how to prepare yourself for Communion, you should refrain from receiving the Sacrament, but are encouraged to come to the altar for a blessing, indicated by folding the arms over the chest.  We do this not to offend, but to honor the faith we hold at St. Paul Lutheran.  If you have any questions regarding communion, please speak to the Pastor or an Elder before service begins.

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 – No information available.

MENTOR/MENTEES:  Will be meeting Oct 22 @ 7 pm for a night of fellowship and fun. Sarah Harris, Penny Smidt and Cheri Knittel will be hosting "The Halloween Harvest Hunt". Hope to see you there.

VOTERS MEETING – Our quarterly voters meeting will be held on Sunday, October 29^th in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service.  Please plan to attend.

SEE BULLETIN BOARD for information concerning the annual bazaar of our sister congregation at First Lutheran Church Sioux City on November 4th from 9-3pm.  The theme is "The Gift of Christmas".

GREETING CARD FUNDRAISER:  The Youth Group will be taking orders for boxed greeting cards including Christmas ones at the end of the month.   Most are in boxes of 12 cards/envelopes and range $6-$8 per box. A few samples and order forms will be available after services on October 22nd - Nov 5th and will be available for pick up later in November.

PLAN TO ATTEND THE BAZAAR on November 2^nd from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. We will have the Lunch Counter and a Stitchery/Craft/Baked items booth. We have posted the food list on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall and on the refrigerator in the kitchen if you want to check what you have volunteered to prepare – we will have the work schedule by next Sunday if you have any questions please see Kelli Broders, Penny Smidt or Sharon Pfeiffer. Thanks.

I WANT TO SEE YOU!  It is my desire to see every member of St. Paul for an hour or less, just to get to know you - outside of Sunday mornings and meetings.  In other words, I want to talk with you across the kitchen table at your home!  But...to do this I need your help.  So, please...invite me?  Invite me on a Tuesday evening (the best evening to catch me)...after supper...and don't offer me food or caffeine, but simply a drink of water....and if I am busy and cannot make it....invite me again...on a different Tuesday...and if I still cannot make it...invite me again later...and if I still cannot make it...don't give up on me....repeat step one. 

*This method by the way, is good practice for what people call evangelism.  Everyone is an evangelist when they invite people to come hear the Word of God with them on Sunday mornings.  It is a four step method.  Step one, two and three are: Invite, invite, invite.  And if that does not work, step four is: Repeat steps one through three.
Anyways, I've been able to see most shut ins and am working on finding the college students, but you may call, text, email, FaceBook message me, or hand me a note after services (sorry I don't Tweet, or Tinder, or many others, and only SnapChat with family), and we will schedule something.  Pastor Makelin

10-08-2017 Announcements

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.

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 – October 15: Worship Service-Rev. Caleb Schewe of Trinity Lutheran Church on Corona, SD and Our Savour's Lutheran in Wilmont, SD brings us today's message. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

LWML will meet on Thursday, October 12th at 2:00 p.m. at the church. Pastor will lead Bible Study "Changeless!" and Marlene will provide lunch.

THERE WILL BE no Men’s Bible study on Wednesday October 11, Pastor will be gone to a conference.

THRIVENT MATCH - As the Christian community comes together to pray for and reach out to those who have been affected by the recent disasters, Thrivent Financial is mobilizing its financial resources and members nationwide to help those in need. Thrivent members and others who are interested in ways to help with the recovery efforts are encouraged to visit www.Thrivent.com to learn more about the organization’s $3 million match on individual personal donations and other ways in which they can help.

YOUTH GROUP MEETING tonight ( Oct. 8th) at 7pm.

PLAN TO ATTEND THE BAZAAR on November 2^nd from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. We will have the Lunch Counter and a Stitchery/Craft/Baked items booth. All the food donations for the Lunch Counter are very much appreciated, there are a few items we still need; if you would like to donate food or work during the day or evening please see Kelli Broders, Penny Smidt or Sharon Pfeiffer. Thanks.

DO YOU KNOW what the elders are to do with the remaining consecrated body/blood (reliquia)?  Even though we do not believe as the Roman Catholics - that it continues to be His body and blood outside of the Lord's Supper - we do want to respectfully care for the elements that were used.  Do they have a separate vessel to keep them in?  Do they pour them on the ground and not the sewer? And so on.  Because of this, there have been many debates and conflicts over the past 500 years of when it becomes the body and blood, when it ceases, and everything in between.  So, to avoid any consternation, you will sometimes see me (if there is not much left) simply do what it was consecrated for (the eating and drinking)…and consume what is left.  If you see this happen, please don't be alarmed, it is an ancient practice of the Church, and we are trying to ease consciences for the sake of the Gospel..- Pastor Makelin

PLEASE SEE THE LATEST REPORTER in the wire rack in the narthex for information on Harvey and Irma relief and long-term aid, as well as other official news from the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.

 

ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN is seeking donations (online donations are being matched by Thrivent Financial to certain limits) to help with the relief efforts from Hurricane Harvey to ease the suffering of countless people, As an understanding of the enormous catastrophic effects of Harvey, it is a much wider area than when New Orleans was hit by Katrina and water was up to the belly of planes parked at the airport fifty miles from the coast!  Please find the letter posted on the bulletin board on how you can donate.

SEE BULLETIN BOARD for information concerning the annual bazaar of our sister congregation at First Lutheran Church Sioux City on November 4th from 9-3pm.  The theme is "The Gift of Christmas".

10-01-2017 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 – October 8: Todays message is presented by Rev. James Wilshusen of Emmanuel Lutheran in Sisseton and Zion Lutheran church in Waubay, SD. His message “It's All About Jesus” is based on Matthew 21; 33-46. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired

HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL will start October 1 after Divine Service. We will meet in the Youth room on non-communion Sundays thereafter unless posted ahead of time. 

LADIES AID will meet on October 5th at 7:00 pm with Corrine Handel as Hostess.  Pastor Makelin will lead  Bible Study, followed by the Business meeting.  Bob and Karen Pidde will be responsible for Altar Flowers for October and Garnet Stern and Lee Lagendyk are Visiting Helpers.

LWML FALL CHRISTIAN LIFE WORKSHOP – Will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Yankton on Friday, October 6, 2017.  Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the workshop will conclude by 3:00 p.m.  The topic is “Marriage and Family: God’s Plan.” Presented by Rev. Dan Domke.  Call Julie Huber at 605-421-1272 if you are interested in going or have any questions.

WOMEN'S WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY will be starting again soon.  We will search into God's word by using the study guide " Jesus Calling - Trusting in Christ".  

Philippians 4:19  And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
Please talk with Betsy or Kristi ASAP if interested in joining. Watch for start date in Mid – October

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE – is starting to make plans for the November 2nd 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 are planning on a Crafts/Stitchery/Baked items/Misc. booth and the Lunch Counter. Please see or call Sharon Pfeiffer (925-7604), Kelli Broders (661-4511), or Penny Smidt (925-4292) if you are willing to donate food or work.

THRIVENT MATCH - As the Christian community comes together to pray for and reach out to those who have been affected by the recent disasters, Thrivent Financial is mobilizing its financial resources and members nationwide to help those in need. Thrivent members and others who are interested in ways to help with the recovery efforts are encouraged to visit www.Thrivent.com to learn more about the organization’s $3 million match on individual personal donations and other ways in which they can help.

PSST!  DID YOU NOTICE?  Pastor didn’t say the Lord’s Prayer last Sunday!  Yep, I did that.  As you may know, I come from an every-communion Sunday practice.  This was so that people who had suffered trauma, or conflicting work schedules, or had other things keeping them from the Sunday services (Satan, the world, and our sinful nature works hard to keep us away), and when they fought to finally make it to worship services for the first time in a while, desiring the Divine comfort from the precious body and blood of our Lord…that they could receive it.  While it was offered each Sunday, it was not required to receive it every Sunday.  So, when I get here, I am out of practice ending the Divine Service in this way and quite frankly, I forgot.  The good news is that you pray it daily, but I will try to do better, or move to a different service out of the hymnal on non-communion Sundays rather than one of the Divine Services.  Oh, and if I forget again, we’ll just start the service all over again (grin…not).- Pastor Makelin

DEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRIST:

As you are by now aware, our circuit will be celebrating the 500tth anniversary of the Reformation with a special service at Trinity, rural Hartford, on Sunday, October 29, 2017.  Jean Nour and I are coordinating and planning the music, which we hope will include a circuit-wide choir.  This is an invitation for anyone who wishes to raise their voice in praise to join the choir.  

There will be two rehearsals: Sunday, September 24, 2:30 – 4:00PM  Saturday, October 14, 6:30 – 8:00PM

Both rehearsals will be at Trinity, Hartford.  I know Saturday night is not an optimum rehearsal time, but I have concerts every Sunday in October, and I know Friday nights are big sports nights, so Saturday was left.  We can live with a Saturday evening rehearsal once in 500 years!

The schedule for October 29 will be warm-up at 2:45 and service at 4:00.

If you are willing to be part of the choir, please contact Jean Nour (jeanmarienour@gmail.com) or me (bowsconbrio@triotel.net) right away.  Time is short, and I’ll get music out if at all possible so that you are not sight-reading at the first rehearsal.  Please let Jean or me know no later than September 14, and the earlier, the better.

Soli Deo Gloria!

Liz Soladay
St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, Alexandria SD
605-770-0767

09-24-2017 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 – October 1: Worship Service-Rev. Timothy Koch of Concordia Lutheran in Wecota, and Immanuel Lutheran in Cresbard brings today's message “Who Authorized This?” based on Matthew 21; 23-27The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired

BIKE-FOR-LIFE is Saturday, September 30th.  St. Paul's will provide lunch for the bikers.  Look for sign-up sheets soon.

LADIES AID will meet on October 5th at 7:00 pm with Corrine Handel as Hostess.  Pastor Makelin will lead  Bible Study, followed by the Business meeting.  Bob and Karen Pidde will be responsible for Altar Flowers for October and Garnet Stern and Lee Lagendyk are Visiting Helpers.

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE – is starting to make plans for the November 2nd 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 are planning on a Crafts/Stitchery/Baked items/Misc. booth and the Lunch Counter. Please see or call Sharon Pfeiffer (925-7604), Kelli Broders (661-4511), or Penny Smidt (925-4292) if you are willing to donate food or work.

INFORMATION FOR PASTOR TERRY MAKELIN

Cell phone number:  402-336-7819 (does text)

Home phone number:  605-925-7333
E-mail address:  makelint60@gmail.com

THRIVENT MATCH - As the Christian community comes together to pray for and reach out to those who have been affected by the recent disasters, Thrivent Financial is mobilizing its financial resources and members nationwide to help those in need. Thrivent members and others who are interested in ways to help with the recovery efforts are encouraged to visit www.Thrivent.com to learn more about the organization’s $3 million match on individual personal donations and other ways in which they can help.

MENTOR/MENTEE  meeting & meal. Tonight Sunday, Sept. 24th at 6pm.  M/M team Betsy and Morgan will host a BBQ. They will supply the hot dogs, hamburgers, and buns.  Please bring a side (salad, dessert, or etc.) to share and your own beverage.  This will be a great time to meet Pastor Makelin and his wife Mary.  We will also set up a new schedule for the 2017-2018 M/M year.

HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL will start October 1 after Divine Service. We will meet in the Youth room on non-communion Sundays thereafter unless posted ahead of time. 

WOMEN'S WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY will be starting again soon.  We will search into God's word by using the study guide " Jesus Calling - Trusting in Christ".  

Philippians 4:19  And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
Please talk with Betsy or Kristi ASAP if interested in joining. Watch for start date in Mid – October

DEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRIST:

As you are by now aware, our circuit will be celebrating the 500tth anniversary of the Reformation with a special service at Trinity, rural Hartford, on Sunday, October 29, 2017.  Jean Nour and I are coordinating and planning the music, which we hope will include a circuit-wide choir.  This is an invitation for anyone who wishes to raise their voice in praise to join the choir.  

There will be two rehearsals: Sunday, September 24, 2:30 – 4:00PM  Saturday, October 14, 6:30 – 8:00PM

Both rehearsals will be at Trinity, Hartford.  I know Saturday night is not an optimum rehearsal time, but I have concerts every Sunday in October, and I know Friday nights are big sports nights, so Saturday was left.  We can live with a Saturday evening rehearsal once in 500 years!

The schedule for October 29 will be warm-up at 2:45 and service at 4:00.

If you are willing to be part of the choir, please contact Jean Nour (jeanmarienour@gmail.com) or me (bowsconbrio@triotel.net) right away.  Time is short, and I’ll get music out if at all possible so that you are not sight-reading at the first rehearsal.  Please let Jean or me know no later than September 14, and the earlier, the better.

Soli Deo Gloria!

Liz Soladay

St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, Alexandria SD

0917-2017 Announcements

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.

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 – September 24:  Today’s message, “Identity Crisis” is presented by Rev. Samuel Bobby of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Aberdeen, SD. The Message is based on Matthew 20: 1-16.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS  we are still in need of teachers for grades 1-2 and 6-7.  If you are interested in teaching please call Kelli Borders (605) 661-4511 thank you.

SUNDAY SCHOOL will start today.  Please accompany your Preschool-2nd grader to the beginning of class for a special project.

YOUTH GROUP meeting Sept 17 at 7:30pm in YG room. Come for christian friendships, team building activity, games, devotional and snacks. Your input is needed to plan the upcoming year of activities, devotions, election of new officers and more. Hope all youth members grades 8th -12th can make it!

BIKE-FOR-LIFE is Saturday, September 30th.  St. Paul's will provide lunch for the bikers.  Look for sign-up sheets soon.

WELLSPRING COUNSELING SERVICE is sponsoring Restoration Generation restoring a generation of relationships, September 20th at 7:00pm at the Menno Gym. Come join the All In Tour, DJ Hip-Hop Dance Party! This program is free, all ages welcome.  Tom Henderson delivers a life changing message that brings hope and encouragement, challenging students with hope and inspiration.

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE – is starting to make plans for the November 2nd 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 are planning on a Crafts/Stitchery/Baked items/Misc. booth and 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.

THANKS BE TO GOD for the saints of St. Paul Freeman and for members of the community for their hospitality, from the signs and groceries found when we arrived in the parsonage, to the people who brought something by to the house to say hello, to those who gave and sent cards, and to those nice welcomes we received from those we meet in the community as we acquaint ourselves with Freeman.  We are humbly thankful.  You surely bear the fruit of your vocations (see Romans 12:13) - Pastor and Mary Makelin

THRIVENT MATCH - As the Christian community comes together to pray for and reach out to those who have been affected by the recent disasters, Thrivent Financial is mobilizing its financial resources and members nationwide to help those in need. Thrivent members and others who are interested in ways to help with the recovery efforts are encouraged to visit www.Thrivent.com to learn more about the organization’s $3 million match on individual personal donations and other ways in which they can help.

INFORMATION FOR PASTOR TERRY MAKELIN

Cell phone number:  402-336-7819
Home phone number:  605-925-7333
E-mail address:  makelint60@gmail.com

DEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRIST:

As you are by now aware, our circuit will be celebrating the 500tth anniversary of the Reformation with a special service at Trinity, rural Hartford, on Sunday, October 29, 2017.  Jean Nour and I are coordinating and planning the music, which we hope will include a circuit-wide choir.  This is an invitation for anyone who wishes to raise their voice in praise to join the choir.  

There will be two rehearsals: Sunday, September 24, 2:30 – 4:00PM  Saturday, October 14, 6:30 – 8:00PM.  Both rehearsals will be at Trinity, Hartford.  I know Saturday night is not an optimum rehearsal time, but I have concerts every Sunday in October, and I know Friday nights are big sports nights, so Saturday was left.  We can live with a Saturday evening rehearsal once in 500 years!

The schedule for October 29 will be warm-up at 2:45 and service at 4:00.

If you are willing to be part of the choir, please contact Jean Nour (jeanmarienour@gmail.com) or me (bowsconbrio@triotel.net) right away.  Time is short, and I’ll get music out if at all possible so that you are not sight-reading at the first rehearsal.  Please let Jean or me know no later than September 14, and the earlier, the better.

Soli Deo Gloria!

Liz Soladay
St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, Alexandria SD
605-770-0767