02-25-2018 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 know Christ as they could, that they would accept the invitation to come to Church with you to hear God's Word preached in its purity, and see the Sacraments rightly administered.

MAIN STREET LIVING –March 4:  10:30 AM-Worship Service-Rev. Ken Soyk of Faith Lutheran Church in Parkston and St. Peters Lutheran Church in Emery SD brings us todays message “Excuses” based on Luke 11: 14-28. 

ZONE DARTBALL TOURNAMENT IS TODAY AT ST. PAUL/FREEMAN beginning at 2:15 pm. A concession stand and meal will be served by the L.Y.F. with homemade pies.  Everyone is welcome.

 

DARTBALL PRACTICE will be next Sunday, March 4 at 3 pm to get ready for the state dartball tournament on Saturday. March 10 at Zion/Delmont beginning at 10:30 pm.

 

LENTEN DEVOTIONAL BOOKLETS are available in the rack for whoever would like one.  Please let us know if we are out and more can be printed.

 

WELCOME:  When you get a chance, please welcome new members Vicky Huber and Emily Andersen (see pictures on the bulletin board) to the St. Paul Lutheran family.

 

LADIES AID will meet on March 1st  at 2:00 pm for Bible Study with Pastor Makelin followed by the business meeting.  Phyllis Knittel is hostess for the meeting.  Mildred Siekmann is responsible for Altar flowers for March and Visiting Helpers are Orville and Julie Huber.  Coffee Hour committee for March 4th is Julie Huber, Phyllis Knittel and Sharon Pfeiffer. 

THE FLOWERS in front of the pulpit this morning are from the Barbara Schmeichel memorial service, we thank the family for the flowers.

Now Jesus^[a] was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” ² And he said to them, “When you pray, say... (Luke 11:1-2a)  The Lord's Prayer (sometimes called the Our Father) is the third chief part of Luther's Small and Large Catechism and it is both the antidote and immunization for life in our spiritual warfare on this earth.  Come, grab a friend and join us for the Lenten Midweek services as we dig deep into this great gift from Son of God every Wednesday at 7:00 until Holy Week.  - Pastor Makelin
Note: For a video review of the Small Catechism, you may go to the website address at: http://higherthings.org/resources/video/catechism/introduction

 

 

02-18-2018 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 know Christ as they could, that they would accept the invitation to come to Church with you to hear God's Word preached in its purity, and see the Sacraments rightly administered.

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 –February 18:  Worship Service - Todays message “Who is Jesus” is presented by Rev. Thomas Brown of Zion Lutheran Church in Mitchell, SD.

THE MENTOR/ MENTEES will be helping the youth with the Steak Supper this month so there will not be a meeting on Feb 25th.

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS:  This week’s game is Monday, Feb. 19--Freeman at Clayton.  If you would like to carpool, meet at St. Paul at 7:00 pm.  Game time is 7:30 pm.

ZONE DARTBALL TOURNAMENT is next Sunday, Feb. 25 at St. Paul/Freeman beginning at 2:30 pm.  There will also be a meal and concession stand with homemade pies served by the St. Paul L.Y.F.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!

LENTEN DEVOTIONAL BOOKLETS are available in the rack for whoever would like one.  Please let us know if we are out and more can be printed.

WELCOME:  When you get a chance, please welcome new members Vicky Huber and Emily Andersen (see pictures on the bulletin board) to the St. Paul Lutheran family.

LADIES AID will meet on March 1st  at 2:00 pm for Bible Study with Pastor Makelin followed by the business meeting.  Phyllis Knittel is hostess for the meeting.  Mildred Siekmann is responsible for Altar flowers for March and Visiting Helpers are Orville and Julie Huber.  Coffee Hour committee for March 4th is Julie Huber, Phyllis Knittel and Sharon Pfeiffer. 

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR, if you are willing to furnish flowers, put them on the Altar and then remove them after the service please sign the sheet on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall. We need volunteers for these months, June and July of 2018 and January 2019.

WE ALSO NEED A FEW VOLUNTEERS TO GO AND VISIT with our members that are at the Salem Home for the Aged, the Nursing Home and also some that are still in their own homes but unable to be out and about anymore. If you are willing to be a Visiting Helper, please sign the sheet on the bulletin board; the months available are April and August of 2018 and February 2019.

THRIVENT no longer mails a yearly reminder to its members concerning their Thrivent Choice Dollars.  Please call 1-800-847-4836 before Mach 1^st.  Unfortunately, this directive must be made each year or Thrivent decides which nonprofit organization it chooses to send your money to.  We, the Thrivent Committee of St Paul’s, are hoping that you will call give our church those funds to benefit our causes and needs to home thank you.

COFFEE HOUR DATES THAT ARE OPEN:  The dates that are open there is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board if you are interested in help fill in the dates that are empty. 

USHERS NEEDED please sign up on the bulletin board as of right now there is only one person that has signed up.

Now Jesus^[a] was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” ² And he said to them, “When you pray, say... (Luke 11:1-2a)  The Lord's Prayer (sometimes called the Our Father) is the third chief part of Luther's Small and Large Catechism and it is both the antidote and immunization for life in our spiritual warfare on this earth.  Come, grab a friend and join us for the Lenten Midweek services as we dig deep into this great gift from Son of God every Wednesday at 7:00 until Holy Week.  - Pastor Makelin
Note: For a video review of the Small Catechism, you may go to the website address at: http://higherthings.org/resources/video/catechism/introduction

 As some of you know, a family - who are not members of our congregation or synod - have asked to use the church facility for a funeral tomorrow.  This has raised issues concerning "church fellowship" and what is going on.  St. Paul Lutheran Freeman's constitution states; "In the public services of this congregation, such hymns and in all ministerial acts such forms shall be used that are not contrary to the Word of God.  Only such pastors of congregation in church fellowship who have been approved by the Pastor and the Deacons of this congregation are permitted to preach in our house of worship.". 
Efforts have been made to assure that they will not preach "contrary to the Word of God", but because of the "church fellowship" issue, they will be preaching from a lectern, not the pulpit, as a public acknowledgement that they are not in local fellowship (St. Paul) or Synod fellowship (Missouri Synod), but merely using the facilities in love and service in the larger catholic fellowship (Christian) of His Church.  Also because of the fellowship issues, I, as your pastor, cannot be involved because of my ordination/installation vows (we can discuss later) however...others in the congregation are free in Christ to help with ushering, meals, playing the organ, or other tasks.  You would be helping them hold their funeral in our facilities and are in Christian freedom to do so...or not.
I pray this helps to clarify and let you know this is an exception, not the rule.  May God always be the glory and may the funeral tomorrow give the hope that all those in the body of Christ have, in the promise of the resurrection and life everlasting. - Pastor Makelin

02-11-2018 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 know Christ as they could, that they would accept the invitation to come to Church with you to hear God's Word preached in its purity, and see the Sacraments rightly administered.

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 –February 18:  Worship Service-Rev. Steven Weispfennig of St. John's Lutheran Church in Yankton, SD brings us today's message “Tested” based on Genesis 22: 1-18.

AED TRAINING – Matt Rigo will hold AED training today, during the coffee hour for anyone interested in learning how to use it.

 

SIGN UP TODAY FOR THE STEAK SUPPER next week. Friends and families welcome.  The Youth Group will be having their Valentine’s steak fundraiser on Sunday Feb 18th. If interested in supporting the youth by having a delicious meal (lettuce salad, steak, potato, vegetable, and cheese cake) Please sign up Today on the bulletin board so we can order everything accordingly. Thank you.

THE MENTOR/ MENTEES will be helping the youth with the Steak Supper this month so there will not be a meeting on Feb 25th.

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR, if you are willing to furnish flowers, put them on the Altar and then remove them after the service please sign the sheet on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall. We need volunteers for these months, June and July of 2018 and January 2019.

WE ALSO NEED A FEW VOLUNTEERS TO GO AND VISIT with our members that are at the Salem Home for the Aged, the Nursing Home and also some that are still in their own homes but unable to be out and about anymore. If you are willing to be a Visiting Helper, please sign the sheet on the bulletin board; the months available are April and August of 2018 and February 2019.

THRIVENT no longer mails a yearly reminder to its members concerning their Thrivent Choice Dollars.  Please call 1-800-847-4836 before Mach 1^st.  Unfortunately, this directive must be made each year or Thrivent decides which nonprofit organization it chooses to send your money to.  We, the Thrivent Committee of St Paul’s, are hoping that you will call give our church those funds to benefit our causes and needs to home thank you.

COFFEE HOUR DATES THAT ARE OPEN:  The dates that are open there is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board if you are interested in help fill in the dates that are empty. 

USHERS NEEDED please sign up on the bulletin board as of right now there is only one person that has signed up.

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS:  This week’s game is Mitchell at Freeman on Monday, Feb. 12.  Game time is 7:30 pm

Now Jesus^[a] was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” ² And he said to them, “When you pray, say... (Luke 11:1-2a)  The Lord's Prayer (sometimes called the Our Father) is the third chief part of Luther's Small and Large Catechism and it is both the antidote and immunization for life in our spiritual warfare on this earth.  Come, grab a friend and join us for the Lenten Midweek services as we dig deep into this great gift from Son of God every Wednesday at 7:00 until Holy Week.  - Pastor Makelin
Note: For a video review of the Small Catechism, you may go to the website address at: http://higherthings.org/resources/video/catechism/introduction

FROM HIS DEATH BED A PASTOR DICTATED A LETTER TO A CLASSMATE. “I am leaving the land of the living and will soon be with the dying.” Then he quickly changed his mind. “No, write instead, ‘I am leaving the land of the dying and will soon be with the living.’” We live in the “land of the dying.” It is the wages of sin (Romans 6:23a). We also live with dying if we have a chronic or terminal disease, or if we care for someone who does, or know someone who does. We cannot avoid living with dying. But Christians can do this as no one else because we know:

·        The value of life does not depend upon what we are able to do but upon what God has done—created, redeemed, and called us (Isaiah 43:1).

·        Death is a cruel but defeated enemy in Christ (1 Corinthians 15:26).

·        The assurance of God’s love is found in Christ’s suffering on the cross, not in the absence of suffering in our lives (1 John 4:9-10).

·        Because of His love, He will not abandon us in our suffering, but work in it (Romans 8:28, 32).

·        To “die is gain,” but the time of our death is in God’s hands (Job 1:21; Psalm 31:15).

·        The unspeakable glories that await us (Romans 8:18).

These truths guide our end-of-life decision making. Based on these we know: We can allow the dying to die. (“Dying” here meaning bodily functions are shutting down.) We should never intend for the death of the living. We base decisions about treatment on the worth of the treatment—whether it sustains life or merely prolongs the dying process—not on the supposed worth of the person. As long as God gives life, He gives life meaning and purpose. We should always care and never kill. 

Be a Gospel-motivated voice for life and please consider a donation and joining Lutherans For Life.  Forms are located in the rack and on a fellowship hall table.

02-04-2018 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 know Christ as they could, that they would accept the invitation to come to Church with you to hear God's Word preached in its purity, and see the Sacraments rightly administered.

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.

FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR TODAY are in celebration of Millie Gunderson's 85th birthday.  The family invites you to an open house this Wednesday, February 7th, from 4:30pm-6:30pm at the Prairie House.

MAIN STREET LIVING –February 11:  Today's message, “Jesus Only” is based on Mark 9: 2-9 and delivered by Rev. Daniel Deardoff, Sr. of Blessed Redeemer Lutheran Church in Brandon, SD.

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS:  This week’s game is Parkston at Freeman on Monday, February 5.  Game time is 7:30 pm.

NEW OFFICER ORIENTATION will be held on Wednesday, February 7^th at 7:00 p.m..  This training is for all officers old and new.

LWML will meet on Thursday, February 8th at 2:00p.m. at the church. Pastor will lead Bible Study. Gerry will  serve lunch.

AED TRAINING – Matt Rigo will hold AED training on Sunday, February 11^th, during the coffee hour for anyone interested in learning how to use it.

STEAK SUPPER FEBRUARY 18TH.  The Youth Group will be having their Valentine’s steak fundraiser on Sunday Feb 18th this year. If interested in supporting the youth by having a delicious meal (lettuce salad, steak, potato, vegetable, and cheese cake) Please sign up on the bulletin board. We will be taking reservations now through February 11th but the sooner you can sign up the better. Thank you.

ANNUAL REPORT we are still in need of a few reports, we need Board of Education, Board of Evangelism, Board of Trustees and Youth Group.  If you have your report ready please give it to Denise Peterson, Aleta Starner, Pastor or e-mail it to stpaulfreeman@gmail.com.  Thank you in advance and your help.

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR, if you are willing to furnish flowers, put them on the Altar and then remove them after the service please sign the sheet on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall. We need volunteers for these months, June and July of 2018 and January 2019.

WE ALSO NEED A FEW VOLUNTEERS TO GO AND VISIT with our members that are at the Salem Home for the Aged, the Nursing Home and also some that are still in their own homes but unable to be out and about anymore. If you are willing to be a Visiting Helper, please sign the sheet on the bulletin board; the months available are April and August of 2018 and February 2019.

THRIVENT no longer mails a yearly reminder to its members concerning their Thrivent Choice Dollars.  Please call 1-800-847-4836 before Mach 1^st.  Unfortunately, this directive must be made each year or Thrivent decides which nonprofit organization it chooses to send your money to.  We, the Thrivent Committee of St Paul’s, are hoping that you will call give our church those funds to benefit our causes and needs to home thank you.

COFFEE HOUR DATES THAT ARE OPEN:  The dates that are open there is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board if you are interested in help fill in the dates that are empty. 

USHERS needed please sign up on the bulletin board if you are interested. 

01-28-2018 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 know Christ as they could, that they would accept the invitation to come to Church with you to hear God's Word preached in its purity, and see the Sacraments rightly administered.

MAIN STREET LIVING –February 4:  Worship Service-Rev. Samuel Thole of Peace Lutheran in Brookings and Redeemer in Lutheran in Flandreau South Dakota delivers today's message “Playing to the Crowd”, based on 1 Cor 9:16-27.

ADULT CATECHISM continues this Tuesday at 7:00 pm at the church.  It may be a refresher, or lead to a statement of faith to join the church, but anyone is invited to attend. Pastor

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS:  This week’s game is Delmont at Freeman on Monday, January 29.  Game time is 7:30 pm.

ANNUAL VOTERS MEETING will be held today in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service.  Please plan to attend.

LADIES AID will meet on February 1st at 2:00 p.m. for Bible Study and Business meeting. Cindy Hofer is hostess for the meeting.  Sharon Pfeiffer is responsible for Altar flowers during February and Sharon Pfeiffer and Garnet are visiting helpers.    

ANNUAL REPORT we are still in need of a few reports, we need Board of Education, Board of Evangelism, Board of Elders, Board of Trustees and Youth Group.  If you have your report ready please give it to Denise Peterson, Aleta Starner, Pastor or e-mail it to stpaulfreeman@gmail.com.  Thank you in advance and your help.

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR, if you are willing to furnish flowers, put them on the Altar and then remove them after the service please sign the sheet on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall. We need volunteers for these months, June and July of 2018 and January 2019.

WE ALSO NEED A FEW VOLUNTEERS TO GO AND VISIT with our members that are at the Salem Home for the Aged, the Nursing Home and also some that are still in their own homes but unable to be out and about anymore. If you are willing to be a Visiting Helper, please sign the sheet on the bulletin board; the months available are April and August of 2018 and February 2019.

STEAK SUPPER FEBRUARY 18TH.  The Youth Group will be having their Valentine’s steak fundraiser on Sunday Feb 18th this year. If interested in supporting the youth by having a delicious meal (lettuce salad, steak, potato, vegetable, and cheese cake) Please sign up on the bulletin board. We will be taking reservations now through February 11th but the sooner you can sign up the better. Thank you.

THRIVENT no longer mails a yearly reminder to its members concerning their Thrivent Choice Dollars.  Please call 1-800-847-4836 before Mach 1^st.  Unfortunately, this directive must be made each year or Thrivent decides which nonprofit organization it chooses to send your money to.  We, the Thrivent Committee of St Paul’s, are hoping that you will call give our church those funds to benefit our causes and needs to home thank you.

COFFEE HOUR DATES THAT ARE OPEN:  The dates that are open there is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board if you are interested in help fill in the dates that are empty. 

USHERS needed please sign up on the bulletin board if you are interested. 

01-21-2018 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 know Christ as they could, that they would accept the invitation to come to Church with you to hear God's Word preached in its purity, and see the Sacraments rightly administered.

MAIN STREET LIVING –January 28:  Dr. Peter M. Kurowski of Zion in Canistota and St. John’s Lutheran in Montrose, South Dakota brings today’s message, “Pretty Amazing Grace” based on the first chapter of Mark.

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS:  This week’s game is Monday, January 22—Freeman at Dimock.  If you would like to carpool, meet at St. Paul at 6:30 pm.  Game time is 7:30 pm.

ADULT CATECHISM continues this Tuesday at 7:00 pm at the church.  It may be a refresher, or lead to a statement of faith to join the church, but anyone is invited to attend. Pastor

CATECHISM LEADING TO CONFIRMATION resumes on January 24th at 6:30.  Please do not forget we are using the new worship notes where the parents (or other adult) can look them over and sign them before turning them in. - Pastor

The next LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE is scheduled for January 27th at 10:00 AM at St. martin's in Alexandria.  Snow day is February 3rd.  In place of regular business, they will be showing the Luther Movie.  Please let the office know by email or note if you will be attending, as they would like to have a ballpark figure for popcorn or maybe pizza

ANNUAL VOTERS MEETING will be held on January 28^th in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service.  Please plan to attend.

LADIES AID will meet on February 1st at 2:00 p.m. for Bible Study and Business meeting. Cindy Hofer is hostess for the meeting.  Sharon Pfeiffer is responsible for Altar flowers during February and Sharon Pfeiffer and Garnet are visiting helpers.    

ANNUAL REPORT it is that time of year when we need to get ready for the annual report.  If you have your report ready please give it to Denise Peterson, Aleta Starner, Pastor or e-mail it to stpaulfreeman@gmail.com.  Thank you in advance and your help.

TO ALL VOTING MEMBERS OF ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH --  The nominating committee will soon be contacting prospective members to fill Church council and board positions.  Please prayerfully consider serving your church.  If you have an interest in any position please contact any of the nominating committee members:  Dean Dreessen,  Keith Knodel or Dan Podzimek.

USHERS NEEDED please sign up on the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for the year 2018.

THE COFFEE HOUR GROUP schedule is out and in the window of the kitchen.  If there are two or three more people interested in making a group so we would have no open spaces please let Aleta Starner know either by phone 605-660-3651 or e-mail stpaulfreeman@gmail.com thank you.

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR, if you are willing to furnish flowers, put them on the Altar and then remove them after the service please sign the sheet on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall. We need volunteers for these months, June and July of 2018 and January 2019.

WE ALSO NEED A FEW VOLUNTEERS TO GO AND VISIT with our members that are at the Salem Home for the Aged, the Nursing Home and also some that are still in their own homes but unable to be out and about anymore. If you are willing to be a Visiting Helper, please sign the sheet on the bulletin board; the months available are April and August of 2018 and February 2019.

01-14-2018 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 know Christ as they could, that they would accept the invitation to come to Church with you to hear God's Word preached in its purity, and see the Sacraments rightly administered.

MAIN STREET LIVING –January 21:  Dr. Michael Kumm, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the LCMS, presents today’s message “Repent and Believe”is based on Mark 1: 14-20.

TO ALL VOTING MEMBERS OF ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH --  The nominating committee will soon be contacting prospective members to fill Church council and board positions.  Please prayerfully consider serving your church.  If you have an interest in any position please contact any of the nominating committee members:  Dean Dreessen,  Keith Knodel or Dan Podzimek.

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS:  This week’s game is Monday, Jan. 15-- Clayton at Freeman.  Game time is 7:30 PM.

CATECHISM LEADING TO CONFIRMATION resumes on January 24th at 6:30.  Please do not forget we are using the new worship notes where the parents (or other adult) can look them over and sign them before turning them in. - Pastor
ADULT CATECHISM continues this Tuesday at 7:00 pm at the church.  It may be a refresher, or lead to a statement of faith to join the church, but anyone is invited to attend. Pastor

The next LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE is scheduled for January 27th at 10:00 AM at St. martin's in Alexandria.  Snow day is February 3rd.  In place of regular business, they will be showing the Luther Movie.  Please let the office know by email or note if you will be attending, as they would like to have a ballpark figure for popcorn or maybe pizza

ANNUAL REPORT it is that time of year when we need to get ready for the annual report.  If you have your report ready please give it to Denise Peterson, Aleta Starner, Pastor or e-mail it to stpaulfreeman@gmail.com.  Thank you in advance and your help.

USHERS NEEDED please sign up on the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for the year 2018.

THE COFFEE HOUR GROUP schedule is out and in the window of the kitchen.  If there are two or three more people interested in making a group so we would have no open spaces please let Aleta Starner know either by phone 605-660-3651 or e-mail stpaulfreeman@gmail.com thank you.

ANNUAL VOTERS MEETING will be held on January 28^th in the Fellowship Hall right after the worship service.  Please plan on to attend.

01-07-2018 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 know Christ as they could, that they would accept the invitation to come to Church with you to hear God's Word preached in its purity, and see the Sacraments rightly administered.

MAIN STREET LIVING –January 14:  Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola, District President of the Mid-South District LCMS, brings today’s message “Come and See”, based on 1 Corinthians 6:12-20.  

TO ALL VOTING MEMBERS OF ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH --  The nominating committee will soon be contacting prospective members to fill Church council and board positions.  Please prayerfully consider serving your church.  If you have an interest in any position please contact any of the nominating committee members:  Dean Dreessen,  Keith Knodel or Dan Podzimek.

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS: The 2018 season will soon begin.  There will be a practice today, January 7 at 3:00 pm at St. Paul/Freeman. If you have not played dartball and are interested come to this practice and check it out.  (Men, women, and teenagers are welcome to participate.)  There is no cost.  THE FIRST GAME is Monday, January 8—Freeman at Mitchell.  If you would like to carpool meet at St. Paul by 6:30 pm.  Game time is 7:30 pm. 2018 SCHEDULES are on the bulletin board.  For more information, Contact Rev. Weeman at (605) 925-4004.

MENTOR/MENTEE teams will be gathering for January meeting on Jan 7th NOT the 28th.  Bowling and light meal at 5pm located at  the Bowling Alley in Marion on Broadway avenue. Those mentees needing a ride please contact any mentor ahead of time to make arrangements. MM team Nan and Dayna will be hosting.

ADULT CATECHISM - continues this Tuesday at 7:00 pm at the church.  It may be a refresher, or lead to a statement of faith to join the church, but anyone is invited to attend. Pastor

CATECHISM LEADING TO CONFIRMATION - will resume on January 24th at 6:30.  Please do not forget we are using the new worship notes where the parents (or other adult) can look them over and sign them before turning them in. – Pastor

The next LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE is scheduled for January 27th at 10:00 AM at St. martin's in Alexandria.  Snow day is February 3rd.  In place of regular business, they will be showing the Luther Movie.  Please let the office know by email or note if you will be attending, as they would like to have a ballpark figure for popcorn or maybe pizza.

ANNUAL REPORT it is that time of year when we need to get ready for the annual report.  If you have your report ready please give it to Denise Peterson, Aleta Starner, Pastor or e-mail it to stpaulfreeman@gmail.com.  Thank you in advance and your help.

USHERS NEEDED please sign up on the sign up sheet on the bulletin board for the year 2018.

THE COFFEE HOUR GROUP schedule is out and in the window of the kitchen.  If there are two or three more people interested in making a group so we would have no open spaces please let Aleta Starner know either by phone 605-660-3651 or e-mail stpaulfreeman@gmail.com thank you.

CONGRATULATIONS to Steve and Shirley Knodel at the birth of their first grandchild, a baby girl born to daughter Stephanie and husband Marty on December 26th!  Almighty God creator of all that exists, we thank You this day for the birth of a daughter you have added to their human family.  We pray that you would guard and protect her until such a day you would add her to your Holy Church family in the waters of Holy Baptism.

HOLIDAY CHEER:  On December 20^th the Visiting Committee delivered “Holiday Best Wishes” in the form of a personal visit, a Christmas card, and a bud vase containing a carnation & evergreens to the following church members. Susan Cox, Marilyn Engel, Alice Fliginger, Marlene Geidel, Millie Gunderson, Ella & Elsie Hein, Connie Hinckley, LaVonne Knittel, Ruth Koerner, Lee Lagendyk, Melton & Lorna Langle, Ted & Delores Pidde, Henrietta Rhoades, Myron Schaffer, also Betty Bender & Reno Mettler.  Dustin Walz received a balloon attached to some candy. Christmas cards were sent to June Heckenlaible in California, Lucille Rembold in Miller, Norma Miller in Sioux Falls, and Marie Wrenn in Sioux City, IA.

If anyone has bud vases they no longer need please bring them to the church kitchen and mark them for the visiting committee, we will start saving vases for our next year deliveries. Thank you very much.

12-31-2017 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 know Christ as they could, that they would accept the invitation to come to Church with you to hear God's Word preached in its purity, and see the Sacraments rightly administered.

MAIN STREET LIVING –January 7:   Rev. Scott Sailer, President of the South Dakota District LCMS, welcomes the Duluth, Minnesota area to the Main Street Living broadcast area with the Message “The Ark You Need”. The message is based on Psalm 29.

TO ALL VOTING MEMBERS OF ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH --  The nominating committee will soon be contacting prospective members to fill Church council and board positions.  Please prayerfully consider serving your church.  If you have an interest in any position please contact any of the nominating committee members:  Dean Dreessen,  Keith Knodel or Dan Podzimek.

CARING N GIVING TREE For the month of December we would like the congregation to donate Warm Pajamas. This year we would like to fill the caring tree in the fellowship hall with all types and sizes of pjs.  Each donations will get a Bible verse attached and will be taken to the Freeman food pantry to be distributed. Thank you in advance for helping with this project.

LADIES AID will meet on January 4, 2018 at 7:00 pm with Bible Study and Business Meeting.  Hostess for the evening is Julie Huber.  Altar Guild for January is Open and Visiting Helpers are Sharon Pfeiffer and Garnet Stern.

ATTENTION DARTBALL PLAYERS: The 2018 season will soon begin.  There will be a practice next Sunday, January 7 at 3:00 pm at St. Paul/Freeman. If you have not played dartball and are interested come to this practice and check it out.  (Men, women, and teenagers are welcome to participate.)  There is no cost.  THE FIRST GAME is Monday, January 8—Freeman at Mitchell.  If you would like to carpool meet at St. Paul by 6:30 pm.  Game time is 7:30 pm. 2018 SCHEDULES are on the bulletin board.  For more information, Contact Rev. Weeman at (605) 925-4004.

ALL ARE WELCOME with taking down Christmas decorations this Friday evening January 5^th at 5:30 p.m.

HOLIDAY CHEER:  On December 20^th the Visiting Committee delivered “Holiday Best Wishes” in the form of a personal visit, a Christmas card, and a bud vase containing a carnation & evergreens to the following church members. Susan Cox, Marilyn Engel, Alice Fliginger, Marlene Geidel, Millie Gunderson, Ella & Elsie Hein, Connie Hinckley, LaVonne Knittel, Ruth Koerner, Lee Lagendyk, Melton & Lorna Langle, Ted & Delores Pidde, Henrietta Rhoades, Myron Schaffer, also Betty Bender & Reno Mettler.  Dustin Walz received a balloon attached to some candy. Christmas cards were sent to June Heckenlaible in California, Lucille Rembold in Miller, Norma Miller in Sioux Falls, and Marie Wrenn in Sioux City, IA.

If anyone has bud vases they no longer need please bring them to the church kitchen and mark them for the visiting committee, we will start saving vases for our next year deliveries. Thank you very much.

MENTOR/MENTEE teams will be gathering for January meeting on Jan 7th NOT the 28th.  Bowling and light meal at 5pm located at  the Bowling Alley in Marion on Broadway avenue. Those mentees needing a ride please contact any mentor ahead of time to make arrangements. MM team Nan and Dayna will be hosting.

CATECHISM LEADING TO CONFIRMATION will be held this coming Wednesday at 6:30, however it will not be held on January 10th and 17th, due to conflicts with Elder's and Council meetings.  We will resume on January 24th at 6:30.  Please do not forget we are using the new worship notes where the parents (or other adult) can look them over and sign them before turning them in. – Pastor

ADULT CATECHISM starts this Tuesday for five weeks (January 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30) at 7:00 pm at the church.  It may be a refresher, or lead to a statement of faith to join the church, but anyone is invited to attend.  Don't worry if you haven’t filled out a prayer card, just show up and we will make it work.  If you cannot make them all, that is OK too, however, if you are planning on joining the congregation we may have to do some make-up dates. – Pastor

The next LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE is scheduled for January 27th at 10:00 AM at St. martin's in Alexandria.  Snow day is February 3rd.  In place of regular business, they will be showing the Luther Movie.  Please let the office know by email or note if you will be attending, as they would like to have a ballpark figure for popcorn or maybe pizza.

USHER NEEDED please sign up on the sign up sheet on the bulletin board for the year 2018.

THE COFFEE HOUR GROUP schedule is out and in the window of the kitchen.  If there are two or three more people interested in making a group so we would have no open spaces please let Aleta Starner know either by phone 605-660-3651 or e-mail stpaulfreeman@gmail.com thank you.

 

ANNUAL REPORT it is that time of year when we need to get ready for the annual report.  If you have your report ready please give it to Denise Peterson, Aleta Starner, Pastor or e-mail it to stpaulfreeman@gmail.com.  Thank you in advance and your help.

SUNDAY SCHOOL will not be held today.

12-24-2017 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 know Christ as they could, that they would accept the invitation to come to Church with you to hear God's Word preached in its purity, and see the Sacraments rightly administered.

MAIN STREET LIVING –December 24: Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, President of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Brings us todays message “ It Actually Happened, For You“ based on Luke 2:10-11.

THERE WILL NOT BE – Sunday School today.  Men’s Bible Study or Confirmation Class on Wednesday, December 27^th.

LADIES AID will meet on January 4, 2018 at 7:00 pm with Bible Study and Business Meeting.  Hostess for the evening is Julie Huber.  Altar Guild for January is Open and Visiting Helpers are Sharon Pfeiffer and Garnet Stern.

MAIN STREET LIVING is the Christmas project for Ladies Aid this year.  If you would like to make a contribution there will be a basket in the fellowship hall this season for this purpose.  Ladies Aid will match any funds collected.  THANK YOU for your interest in this worthwhile program.

THE FINANCE COMMITTEE will be handing out offering envelopes today and next Sunday. Please see Janet Vargas, Penny Saarie and Sharon Pfeiffer. If you do not get envelopes and would like to receive them let them know. Remember to mark on the new style envelopes where you would like your donation to be used. If it is not marked clearly the money will automatically go toward the general fund.

CARING N GIVING TREE For the month of December we would like the congregation to donate Warm Pajamas. This year we would like to fill the caring tree in the fellowship hall with all types and sizes of pjs.  Each donations will get a Bible verse attached and will be taken to the Freeman food pantry to be distributed. Thank you in advance for helping with this project.

TO ALL VOTING MEMBERS OF ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH --  The nominating committee will soon be contacting prospective members to fill Church council and board positions.  Please prayerfully consider serving your church.  If you have an interest in any position please contact any of the nominating committee members:  Dean Dreessen,  Keith Knodel or Dan Podzimek.

ADULT CATECHISM.  Want to learn a simple explanation of Christianity? Want to commune together with your spouse but you are not a member?  Do you, or know of someone, who wants to join the church?  Want to know why other denominations do not want to join with us?  Have you forgotten what was taught in your confirmation?  Then this is the class for you!  This January, for a limited time only, everyone is invited to an adult Bible study and Catechism that will be offered on Tuesday nights in January (2, 9, 16, 23, & 30), from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.  I will not therefore, be available to come to your home and visit in January, but you can come see me!  Please let me know if you have interest by writing your name, phone number, and address on a prayer card and the discount code "Grow", and give to me or an elder.  I will get the materials needed and put you on the list. - Pastor Terry Makelin 

Read this part really fast….Spouses, fiancés, and friends are strongly encouraged to attend with you, joining the church is NOT required after taking classes, adult instruction may not be available in other states or congregations, and offer will expire January 30, 2018 

12-17-2017 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 know Christ as they could, that they would accept the invitation to come to Church with you to hear God's Word preached in its purity, and see the Sacraments rightly administered.

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 –December 24: Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, President of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Brings us todays message “ It Actually Happened, For You“ based on Luke 2:10-11.

MAIN STREET LIVING is the Christmas project for Ladies Aid this year.  If you would like to make a contribution there will be a basket in the fellowship hall this season for this purpose.  Ladies Aid will match any funds collected.  THANK YOU for your interest in this worthwhile program.

THE FINANCE COMMITTEE will be handing out offering envelopes today and next Sunday. Please see Janet Vargas, Penny Saarie and Sharon Pfeiffer. If you do not get envelopes and would like to receive them let them know. Remember to mark on the new style envelopes where you would like your donation to be used. If it is not marked clearly the money will automatically go toward the general fund.

MIDWEEK ADVENT MEALS
Youth Group will be serving from 6:00 pm until 6:45pm with Advent Service at 7pm  Everyone is welcome.  Free will donation will be taken.

Dec 20:  Hamburger Soup

CARING N GIVING TREE For the month of December we would like the congregation to donate Warm Pajamas. This year we would like to fill the caring tree in the fellowship hall with all types and sizes of pjs.  Each donations will get a Bible verse attached and will be taken to the Freeman food pantry to be distributed. Thank you in advance for helping with this project.

TO ALL VOTING MEMBERS OF ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH --  The nominating committee will soon be contacting prospective members to fill Church council and board positions.  Please prayerfully consider serving your church.  If you have an interest in any position please contact any of the nominating committee members:  Dean Dreessen,  Keith Knodel or Dan Podzimek.

ADULT CATECHISM.  Want to learn a simple explanation of Christianity? Want to commune together with your spouse but you are not a member?  Do you, or know of someone, who wants to join the church?  Want to know why other denominations do not want to join with us?  Have you forgotten what was taught in your confirmation?  Then this is the class for you!  This January, for a limited time only, everyone is invited to an adult Bible study and Catechism that will be offered on Tuesday nights in January (2, 9, 16, 23, & 30), from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.  I will not therefore, be available to come to your home and visit in January, but you can come see me!  Please let me know if you have interest by writing your name, phone number, and address on a prayer card and the discount code "Grow", and give to me or an elder.  I will get the materials needed and put you on the list. - Pastor Terry Makelin 

Read this part really fast….Spouses, fiancés, and friends are strongly encouraged to attend with you, joining the church is NOT required after taking classes, adult instruction may not be available in other states or congregations, and offer will expire January 30, 2018 

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

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

THE POINSETTIAS ARE GIVEN IN MEMORY OF LOVED ONES:

Blaine, Penny and Shay Saarie in memory of Mahala Peterson

Arlene Stern & family in memory of Arden Stern

Darlene Schrag in memory of Kermit Schrag

Linda Haar in memory of Wallace & Clarice Haar

Darren, Dawn, Dustin, Katelyn and Andrea Walz in memory of Pauline Walz

Jeani Dubs in memory of husband Dennis and parents Eugene & Hulda

John, Aleta, Elizabeth, Maria and Dillon Starner in memory of

parents Gordon & Harriet Vizecky and Edith Starner