Sunday:

8:00 a.m.  Confirmation  Questioning

9:00 a.m.  H.C. Divine Service-Confirmation Broadcast on KOWZ

10:00 a.m.  Fellowship/Coffee Time

10:15 a.m.  Sunday School

10:30 p.m.  Adult Bible Class

Wednesday:

9:30 a.m.  Women’s Bible Study

Noon  29 er’s Potluck Meal

6:00 p.m.  Adult Choir Potluck @ Mark Manthe’s

Thursday:

6:30 a.m.  Bible Breakfast @ Maplewood Restaurant

9:45 a.m.  Children’s Chapel

Sunday:

9:00 a.m.  H.C. Divine Service Broadcast on KOWZ

10:00 a.m.  Brunch for H.S. graduates and families

10:00 a.m.  Fellowship/Coffee Time-old parish hall

10:30 a.m.  Adult Bible Class-old parish hall

SERVING THE LORD IN OUR WORSHIP SERVICE –

1. ORGANIST: Janelle Roemhildt
2. ACOYLTES: Cheyenne Rosenthal, Cody Schwarz
3. ELDERS:  Gary Paulson, Mark Pehrson
4. DEACONS:  Jerry Flogstad, Kraig Deling
5. USHERS:  Mallorie Gehloff, Emily Meyer,

                   Allen Eichhorst, Paul Krienke

6. RADIO MONITOR: Kathy Lenz

LAST WEEK’S STATISTICS–

 ATTENDANCE: Sunday-178

OFFERING: $2,805.22       NEEDED PER SUNDAY:  $ 4,804.63

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.  Radio Broadcast: The broadcast is dedicated to the glory of God.

2.  Lutheran Hour:  The Lutheran Hour can be heard on radio stations KJLY, Blue Earth, 104.5 FM, Sunday, 6:00 PM and KDHL, Faribault, 920 AM, Sunday, 6:00 PM.

3. Preparing for Holy Communion:  It is good and right to always be prepared to receive Holy Communion. To do this, please allow a moment before the singing of the communion hymns while the organist plays a musical arrangement to pray. Prayers are located in the front cover and back cover of your hymnal for such purposes. We are now offering both individual cup and the common cup on both sides.  Because of this it will not be necessary for people to have to cross over.  Everything else will stay the same.

4.  Sunday School: On this last Sunday of Sunday School, students study “John’s Vision of Heaven.” Those who believe that salvation has been accomplished by the all-availing sacrifice of Jesus’ blood on the cross will bear the name of Christ, written on their forehead in Holy Baptism, and will have the right to the tree of life. Consider discussing, “How does John describe heaven? How is the promise of eternal life in heaven ours?”  Have a great summer!

5.  Adult Choir Members:  You are invited to our end of the year potluck on Wednesday, May 23^rd at 6:00 p.m.  We will meet at church at 5:45 p.m. and car pool to Mark Manthe’s.  Please bring a dish to share.  Plates and silverware and bar-b-ques will be provided.

6.  Parish Paper:  The articles for the June Newsletter are due in the church office by Sunday, May 20^th.

7.  Benefit for Reanna Manthe:  Today, Sunday, May 20^th from 4-8 p.m. at the Eagles Club in Owatanna there will be the benefit held for Reanna Manthe. All are invited to attend and support.

8.  “Coins for Christ”:  We are collecting your offerings of coins in the baskets in the front and back of the church until June 10 for  a new mission congregation in Otsego, MN, which is between Rogers and Monticello, MN.  The coins will be brought to the District Convention where they will be given as a Mission Offering.

9.  Graduation Celebration – May 27:  We have 6 students that have requested quilts for the celebration this year.   Graduates-if you have any photos or memorabilia you would like to share with your classmates, put your name and address on them(so they can be returned to you) and bring them to the church office by May 20.

10.  Voters Call Meeting:  Due to the busy season the Voters Call Meeting will be Wednesday, May 30^th beginning at 7:00 p.m.  The following list are the names of the candidates for the next pastor here at St. Paul Lutheran Church.  Rev. Scott S. Hirssig, ,Rev. Dean F. Rothchild, Rev. Aaron A. Koch, and Rev. Kevin D. Vogts

Any communicant member of the congregation shall have the right to file a valid objection within 14 days, in writing, with the Chairman of the Call Committee, Dan Gades, concerning the Pastors Rev.Aaron Koch and Rev. Kevin Vogts who have been added to the call list.  (Note:  A valid objection is one according to which a person cannot in good conscience or on moral grounds accept the man as his or her pastor.)

11.  Card Shower:  “Donald Born will be celebrating his 90th birthday on May 28th.  He currently resides at Lake Shore Inn Nursing Home in Waseca.  If you would like to wish him a happy birthday, please address cards to 12850 385th Avenue, Waseca, MN 56093, and family will ensure he receives your greeting.”

12.  29 er’s Potluck:  As always you are all invited to attend the monthly meal for all retirees.  It will be a potluck this month at noon on Wednesday, May 23^rd.

13.  CVLHS Golf Tournament…Thursday, May 24th, 1:00pm shotgun start at the Legacy Golf Course in Faribault. Cost $85.00/person or $300.00/team of 4. Includes 18 holes, cart and dinner. If interested in playing, please call the school office at 685-2636 no later than tomorrow, Monday, May 21st.

14.  Footprints for Christ…Kids Run and 3 and 6 mile Fun Run/Walk. Saturday, June 2nd. This is a fundraiser for CVLHS.   Kids Run for ages 4 -10; $5.00/child, 4 block run, register/check in at 7:00 to 7:15am at CVLHS.   3 and 6 mile Fun Run/Walk: $30.00/person: register/check in at 7:00 to 7:40am at CVLHS. 3 mile along the Sakatah Trail from

Warsaw to CVLHS; 6 mile along the Sakatah Trail from Shager Park to CVLHS. A shuttle bus will drop participants off at these sites.   Registration forms are available at each of the association churches, by downloading the forms at www.cvlhs.org or by calling   CVLHS at 685-2636. Pledges are encouraged…anyone getting pledges over $25.00 receives a free Footprints for Christ t-shirt.  Come, join in on the fun…lets’ walk/run for Christian Education!

15.  CVLHS:  CVLHS Graduation, Saturday, May 26th, 1:00pm at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Morristown.
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The mission of St. Paul Lutheran Church is to provide opportunities through which everyone might be made aware of their Savior, Jesus Christ, nurture a strong foundation of faith and receive the Sacrament regularly as directed by our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Sunday:

9:00 a.m.  H.C. Divine Service Broadcast on KOWZ

10:00 a.m.  Fellowship/Coffee Time

10:15 a.m.  Sunday School

10:30 p.m.  Adult Bible Class

Wednesday:

9:30 a.m.  Women’s Bible Study

6:00-7:00 p.m. 8^th  Catechism

7:00 p.m.  Adult Choir

Thursday:

6:30 a.m.  Bible Breakfast @ Maplewood Restaurant

9:45 a.m.  Children’s Chapel

10:45 a.m.  Colony Court HC

Saturday:

7:45 a.m.  Couple’s Breakfast @ Pheasant Café

Sunday:

9:00 a.m.  H.C. Divine Service Broadcast on KOWZ

10:00 a.m.  Fellowship/Coffee Time

10:15 a.m.  Sunday School

10:30 a.m.  Adult Bible Class

SERVING THE LORD IN OUR WORSHIP SERVICE –

1. ORGANIST: Janelle Roemhildt
2. ACOYLTES: Anna Mens, Autumn Miller
3. ELDERS:  Gary Paulson, Mark Pehrson
4. DEACONS:  Jerry Flogstad, Kraig Deling
5. USHERS:  Mallorie Gehloff, Emily Meyer,

                   Allen Eichhorst, Paul Krienke

6. RADIO MONITOR: Kathy Flogstad

LAST WEEK’S STATISTICS–

 ATTENDANCE: Sunday-153

OFFERING: $ 2,176.21      NEEDED PER SUNDAY:  $ 4,804.63

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.  Radio Broadcast: The broadcast is dedicated to the glory of God.

2.  Lutheran Hour:  The Lutheran Hour can be heard on radio stations KJLY, Blue Earth, 104.5 FM, Sunday, 6:00 PM and KDHL, Faribault, 920 AM, Sunday, 6:00 PM.

3. Preparing for Holy Communion:  It is good and right to always be prepared to receive Holy Communion. To do this, please allow a moment before the singing of the communion hymns while the organist plays a musical arrangement to pray. Prayers are located in the front cover and back cover of your hymnal for such purposes. We are now offering both individual cup and the common cup on both sides.  Because of this it will not be necessary for people to have to cross over.  Everything else will stay the same.

4.  Sunday School: The Sunday School students study the story of “Lydia” today. Just as God worked His miracle beside the river, clothing Lydia with Christ in Baptism, so God works His miracles in pulpits and fonts around the world today, destroying the work of Satan, ripping believers from the jaws of death, washing away sins in water tinged with Jesus’ blood, and clothing believers with His righteousness. Parents could ask, “How did God use water to save Lydia and us? Who does God use to reveal His Word to us today?”

5.  Update from Call Committee:  St. Paul Congregation has called Rev. Gary H. Klatt of St. John Lutheran, Luverne, Minnesota to be our pastor.  Keep Pastor Klatt and his congregation in your prayers.  Pray that the Lord’s will be done in this matter for our congregation.

6.  Quilts:  Thank you to the following quilters who made the beautiful quilts that are on our pews this morning: Judy, Lorraine, Janelle, Bev, Delores, Marie, Mildred, Helen, Bonnie, Jackie, Doris, Judie, Anita, Lois, Donna, Margie, Linda, Esther, Jessica, and Mandy.

Thank you to everyone who has donated items for us to make it possible to make these quilts. Thank you to Lisa Mens and the youth for helping bring the quilts up to the pews last Sunday and thanks also to them for  returning the quilts to the quilters room today.

These quilts will be taken to Albert Lea and from there they are taken to St. Paul and onto different parts of the world for many to enjoy.

7.  Pastor Zimmer:  Pastor Zimmer will be unavailable on Monday, May 7^th.  He will be preparing for a colonoscopy.

8.  Couple’s Saturday Morning Breakfasts-2^nd Saturday of the month:  Couples of all ages from St. Paul Lutheran Church are invited to attend breakfast together for food and fellowship.  We will meet on the 2^nd Saturday of the month and in May it is the 12^th.  It will begin at 7:45 a.m. and we will meet at Pheasant Café.   

9.  Lutheran Witness:  It is time once again to either renew or subscribe to the Lutheran Witness Magazine.  The price is $18.57 per year and must be paid to the church office by Sunday, May 13.

10.  Bulletin Board:  This is just a reminder for you to check the main bulletin board by the elevator for all the latest luncheons etc. going on in the area.

11.  “Coins for Christ”:  We are collecting your offerings of coins in the baskets in the front and back of the church until June 10 for  a new mission congregation in Otsego, MN, which is between Rogers and Monticello, MN.  The coins will be brought to the District Convention where they will be given as a Mission Offering.

12.  Graduation Celebration – May 27:  We have 6 students that have requested quilts for the celebration this year.   Graduates-if you have any photos or memorabilia you would like to share with your classmates, put your name and address on them(so they can be returned to you) and bring them to the church office by May 20.

13.  Fishing Trip:  The sign up sheet for the fishing trip from May 18-20 is on the bulletin board.  Please take time to sign up soon.

14.   *3rd Annual CVLHS Golf Tournament…Thursday, May 24th at the Legacy Golf Course in Faribault. This is a 4 person team, scramble format starting at 1:00pm. Cost is $85.00 per person or $300.00 per team. This fee includes 18 holes, cart and dinner. Registration forms are available at each of the churches, can be downloaded from www.cvlhs.org or by calling CVLHS at 685-2636. Please register before May 15th.

15.  *CVLHS Footprints for Christ…Kids Run and 3 and 6 mile fun run/walk. Saturday, June 2nd. The Kids Run begins at 7:30 am and the 3 and 6 mile event begins at 8:00 am. Pick up your registration forms at any of the association churches, can be downloaded at www.cvlhs.org or by calling CVLHS at 685-2636.

16.  *CVLHS Board Meeting, Tuesday, May 8th, 7:00pm at CVLHS. Board members, delegates, Pastors and all interested parties are reminded of this monthly meeting.

Sunday:

9:00 a.m.  H.C. Divine Service Broadcast on KOWZ

10:00 a.m.  Fellowship/Coffee Time

10:15 a.m.  Sunday School

10:30 p.m.  Adult Bible Class

Tuesday:

11:30 a.m.  Quilters potluck

1:00 p.m.  Quilters

Wednesday:

6:00-7:00 p.m. 6, 7 & 8 Catechism

7:00 p.m.  Adult Choir

7:00 p.m.  Board of Elders

7:00 p.m.  Board of Evangelism

7:00 p.m.  Board of Stewardship

7:00 p.m.  Board of Trustees

Thursday:

6:30 a.m.  Bible Breakfast @ Maplewood Restaurant

9:45 a.m.  Children’s Chapel

5:00 p.m.  Board of Education

7:00 p.m.  Little Lambs Childcare Board

Sunday:

9:00 a.m.  H.C. Divine Service Broadcast on KOWZ

10:00 a.m.  Fellowship/Coffee Time

10:15 a.m.  Sunday School

10:30 a.m.  Adult Bible Class

SERVING THE LORD IN OUR WORSHIP SERVICE –

1. ORGANIST: Janelle Roemhildt
2. ACOYLTES: Camren Nikoley, Bridget Brase
3. ELDERS: Mike Bochman, Dave Seifert
4. DEACONS: Blaine Brooks, Jerry Flogstad
5. USHERS: Andrew Gilmore, Derek Wobshcall,

                   Allen Eichhorst, Paul Krienke

6. RADIO MONITOR: Kathy Flogstad

LAST WEEK’S STATISTICS–

 ATTENDANCE: Sunday-152

OFFERING: $ 2,571.50      NEEDED PER SUNDAY:  $ 4,804.63

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.  Radio Broadcast: The broadcast is dedicated to the glory of God and given in loving memory of Helmuth and Clara Barbknecht and sponsored by the family.

2.  Lutheran Hour:  The Lutheran Hour can be heard on radio stations KJLY, Blue Earth, 104.5 FM, Sunday, 6:00 PM and KDHL, Faribault, 920 AM, Sunday, 6:00 PM.

3. Preparing for Holy Communion:  It is good and right to always be prepared to receive Holy Communion. To do this, please allow a moment before the singing of the communion hymns while the organist plays a musical arrangement to pray. Prayers are located in the front cover and back cover of your hymnal for such purposes. We are now offering both individual cup and the common cup on both sides.  Because of this it will not be necessary for people to have to cross over.  Everything else will stay the same.

4.  Sunday School: The story of “Paul and Timothy” serves as the focus of Sunday School today. Just as many in Paul’s day thought, we think we must do something to be saved. Yet the answer is always Jesus, Jesus, only Jesus, whose resurrection from the dead sealed our salvation and absolved the world. Questions for discussion include “How are you like Timothy?” and “How are we saved from our sin?”

5.  Update from Call Committee:  St. Paul Congregation has called Rev. Gary H. Klatt of St. John Lutheran, Luverne, Minnesota to be our pastor.  Keep Pastor Klatt and his congregation in your prayers.  Pray that the Lord’s will be done in this matter for our congregation.

6.  National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 3.  This year’s theme, “One Nation under God,” is based on Psalm 33:12, which reminds us that “blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.”  This year we are observing it by having the church open from noon to 1:00 for people to come and pray silently, as they have time.  We know that our religious freedoms are under attack in the United States.  You are encouraged to pray for the preservation of these freedoms.  Please set aside time that day to come to the church to pray for forgiveness, for God’s blessings and guidance for our country’s leaders and military personnel, for the difficulties of loved ones, for our church and our pastor, and for your personal concerns, as well as offering thanks for God’s continued physical and spiritual blessings, and for His care in these difficult times.

7.  Lutheran Witness:  It is time once again to either renew or subscribe to the Lutheran Witness Magazine.  The price is $18.57 per year and must be paid to the church office by Sunday, May 13.

8.  Sunday Bus: Our next time to provide helpers for the this is the month of May, Sunday 6, 13, 20, 27 starting at about 8:10 until 11:30 in the morning.  Please contact Paul Krienke if you can help.

9.  “Coins for Christ”:  We are collecting your offerings of coins in the baskets in the front and back of the church until June 10 for  a new mission congregation in Otsego, MN, which is between Rogers and Monticello, MN.  The coins will be brought to the District Convention where they will be given as a Mission Offering.

10.  30 Days of Prayer for Muslims: This takes place from July 20-August 18, 2012 during the Muslim month of Ramadan.  Join other Christians praying for the evangelism of Muslims.  Contact Paul Krienke by June 10 to get Prayer Guide booklets-$3.00 adults or $3.50 kids – that have information about Muslim culture in the different Islamic sects and countries of the world.  They also have prayer ideas and info on sharing your faith with Muslims.

11.  Graduation Celebration – May 27:  We have 6 students that have requested quilts for the celebration this year.   Graduates-if you have any photos or memorabilia you would like to share with your classmates, put your name and address on them(so they can be returned to you) and bring them to the church office by May 20.

12.  Bulletin Board:  This is just a reminder for you to check the main bulletin board by the elevator for all the latest luncheons etc. going on in the area.

13.  CVLHS golf tournament…do you enjoy golfing? We’d love to have you be a part of the 3rd Annual CVLHS Golf Tournament. Scheduled  for Thursday, May 24th at the Legacy Golf Course in Faribault. Please look for the 1/2 page insert/registration form in your bulletin or on the worship carts this weekend. Come join in on the fun and help support CVLHS.

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The mission of St. Paul Lutheran Church is to provide opportunities through which everyone might be made aware of their Savior, Jesus Christ, nurture a strong foundation of faith and receive the Sacrament regularly as directed by our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Sunday:

9:00 a.m.  H.C. Divine Service Broadcast on KOWZ

10:00 a.m.  Fellowship/Coffee Time

10:15 a.m.  Sunday School

10:30 a.m.  Adult Bible Class

Tuesday:

9:00 a.m.  Pastor’s Conf. @ Trinity, Janesville

1:00 p.m.  Quilters

Wednesday:

6:00-7:00 p.m. 6, 7 & 8 Catechism

6:00 p.m. S.S. Teachers Meeting

7:00 p.m.  Adult Choir

Thursday:

6:30 a.m.  Bible Breakfast @ Maplewood Restaurant

9:45 a.m.  Children’s Chapel

Sunday:

9:00 a.m.  H.C. Divine Service Broadcast on KOWZ

10:00 a.m.  Fellowship/Coffee Time

10:00 a.m.  Qt. Voters Meeting

10:15 a.m.  Sunday School

1:00 p.m.  Special Voters Call Meeting

SERVING THE LORD IN OUR WORSHIP SERVICE –

1. ORGANIST: Janelle Roemhildt
2. ACOYLTES: Michael Duncan, Peter Meyer
3. ELDERS: Mike Bochman, Dave Seifert
4. DEACONS: Blaine Brooks, Jerry Flogstad
5. USHERS: Andrew Gilmore, Derek Wobshcall,

                   Allen Eichhorst, Paul Krienke

6. RADIO MONITOR: Ron Wood

LAST WEEK’S STATISTICS–

 ATTENDANCE: M. Thursday-114     G. Friday-90    Sunday-278

OFFERING: $ 5,618.27      NEEDED PER SUNDAY:  $ 4,804.63

1.  Radio Broadcast: The broadcast is dedicated to the glory of God.

2.  Lutheran Hour:  The Lutheran Hour can be heard on radio stations KJLY, Blue Earth, 104.5 FM, Sunday, 6:00 PM and KDHL, Faribault, 920 AM, Sunday, 6:00 PM.

3. Preparing for Holy Communion:  It is good and right to always be prepared to receive Holy Communion. To do this, please allow a moment before the singing of the communion hymns while the organist plays a musical arrangement to pray. Prayers are located in the front cover and back cover of your hymnal for such purposes. We are now offering both individual cup and the common cup on both sides.  Because of this it will not be necessary for people to have to cross over.  Everything else will stay the same.

4.  Sunday School: Today in Sunday School, we study “Jesus Reinstates Peter.” We are all like Peter in our words and actions, denying our Lord and weeping bitterly over what we have done. We are in need of the same comfort that Peter received—the comfort of sins forgiven and the assurance that even though we are faithless, Jesus will remain faithful. You might discuss, “How did Peter express his sorrow and repentance? What specific directions did Jesus give to Peter?”

5.  Quarterly Voters Meeting:   The Quarterly Voters Meeting will meet Sunday, April 22^nd following the Divine Worship Service.  The only item on the agenda would be Board Reports.

6. The Special Voters Call Meeting: The following list are the names of the candidates for the next pastor here at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Rev. Scott S. Hirssig, Rev. Gary H. Klatt, Rev. Daniel B. Quinn, Rev. Dean F. Rothchild

The special voters call meeting will be Sunday, April 22 beginning at 1:00 p.m.  At this meeting we will be voting for our next pastor.

7.  Lutheran Witness:  It is time once again to either renew or subscribe to the Lutheran Witness Magazine.  The price is $18.57 per year and must be paid to the church office by Sunday, May 13.

8.  Parish Paper: The deadline for the May newsletter is Friday, April 20^th.

9.  29 er’s catered meal at noon on April 25:  April’s meal for 29 er’s will be a catered meal of chicken salad sandwich with a salad and dessert.  The price is $6.00 and please sign up by calling either Inez Meyer at 835-3370 or May Hoelmer at 835-2366 by April 22^nd.

10.   Those of you who have Secret Sisters and Secret Brothers, please send them a card with a note/a devotion/Bible verse this month, and pray for them throughout the month also.

11.  “Take Time” A Book of Meditations:  These books are available for sale in the church office.  This book is written by Rev. Raymond Harms and the price is $29.99.  The checks may be made out to Take Time or Rev. Raymond Harms.

12.Cannon Valley Lutheran High School:  Spring Concert: Come enjoy a Sunday afternoon concert, listening to the music performed by the CVLHS band, choir, and tone chime choir. The concert will be Sunday, April 22^nd at 3:00pm at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Morristown. Refreshments will follow the concert. Everyone is welcome.

13. Spring Flower Sales: CVLHS students are again selling geraniums and impatiens. Please contact a student or the school office at 685-2636 if you’d like to order.

14.  Bulletin Board:  This is just a reminder for you to check the main bulletin board by the elevator for all the latest luncheons etc. going on in the area.

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The mission of St. Paul Lutheran Church is to provide opportunities through which everyone might be made aware of their Savior, Jesus Christ, nurture a strong foundation of faith and receive the Sacrament regularly as directed by our Savior, Jesus Christ.