St. Paul Lutheran Church, Waseca MN

Weekly News February 19-26

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THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE – February 19-26

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

Monday:

6:00 p.m. Stamping Time

Tuesday:

9:00 a.m. Circuit Pastors Conf. @ Bethlehem, Morristown

1:00 p.m. Quilters

Wednesday:

9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study

Noon 29 er’s Catered Meal

4:30-5:45 p.m. Lenten Supper hosted by Thrivent

6:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Divine Service

7:00 p.m. Adult Choir

Thursday:

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

9:45 a.m. Children’s Chapel

Saturday:

7:45 a.m. Women’s Breakfast @ Out to Lunch

7:45 a.m. Men’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 Study

SERVING THE LORD IN OUR WORSHIP SERVICE –

ORGANIST: Cindy Wood
ACOYLTES: Bridget Brase, Camren Nikoley
ELDER: Brad Mens
DEACONS: Blaine Brooks, Kraig Deling
USHERS: Derek Wobschall, Allen Eichhorst, Paul Krienke
RADIO MONITOR: Kathy Lenz

LAST WEEK’S STATISTICS–

ATTENDANCE: 182

OFFERING: $ 4,312.69 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 Elmer Ziegler and sponsored by Dave Ziegler.

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 Transfiguration Sunday, the Sunday School students have studied the story of “The Transfiguration.” In the Transfiguration, we see Jesus as the pure and holy Son of God, whose perfect righteousness is given to us through God’s Word and Sacraments. Parents could ask, “What did Jesus reveal to His disciples about Himself in the Transfiguration? What does God’s Word reveal to us about Jesus?”

5. Parish Paper: The deadline for the March Parish Paper is Monday, February 20^th.

6. Offering Envelopes: You may pick up your 2012 offerings in the back of the church. They will be in the church office after Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22^nd.

7. 29 er’s: The next meeting is Wednesday, February 22 at 12:00 Noon. Catered Meal-Hot turkey sandwiches, vegetable soup, salad, pie, and coffee. $6.00 per plate. Call by February 19 to Judy Deling at 685-2100 or Judie Waters at 835-7414. Devotions by Pastor Zimmer.

8. Ash Wednesday: Ash Wednesday this year is February 22^nd. Thrivent will serve the first of the Lenten suppers from 4:30 -5:45 p.m. The Mentoring Program will begin that evening with a meeting at 5:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday Divine Service will begin at 6:00 p.m. There will be NO 6,7,8 Catechism classes that night because of the Ash Wednesday services. All are invited to take part in all these activities as we begin the Lenten Season.

9. Lenten Supper: The Lenten Suppers will begin with Thrivent serving on February 22, Ash Wednesday from 4:30 -5:45 p.m. The menu will be hamburgers, potato salad, cake, and beverages.

10. Mentoring: The Board of Evangelism will be providing the mentoring program during this coming Lenten season. All the students in the Catechism classes are asked to take part in this. The mentor can be any member of the congregation who is confirmed and not an immediate family member(brother, sister, or parent). The mentoring books will be handed out at the first Lenten supper on Feb. 22 at 5:30 p.m. at a short informational meeting. The mentors and students will talk about the sermon text at the Lenten supper and then attend the church service together, the mentors are also invited to attend the catechism class at least one time with their student. This is being done to help our students and older members get to know each other and to help them learn how to talk about their faith with someone else. Please consider doing this if one of our students asks you to be a mentor.

11. Radio Broadcasts: The Ash Wednesday Service will NOT be broadcast over the radio, but beginning with the Lenten Vesper Services on February 29^th at 6:00 p.m. through March 28^th the Vesper Services will be broadcast over the radio. (Maundy Thursday which is at 6:00 p.m. will be on the radio as well.)

12. Board of Elders Sheets: You may pick up the Board of Elders Picture sheets with the responsibility lists. They are at the entrances of the church.

13. Pork Chop Dinner: Tickets for the March 4^th Pork Chop Dinner put on as a fundraiser by the quilters will be sold before and after the worship services for the following two Sundays, February 19 & 26. You may purchase your ticket by the elevator or at the north end of the church in the narthex.

14. Annual Reports: You may pick up an annual report at any of the entrances of church.

15. Scrip: Scrip, our ongoing fundraiser for Little Lambs’ Childcare, will be sold in the Fireside Room today since tickets for the Quilters’ pork chop meal are being sold at the table by the elevator. Thanks for supporting this mission of our church.

16. The call list for Senior Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church:

Rev. Adam C. Gless, Rev. Scott S. Hirssig, Rev. Gary H. Klatt, Rev. Daniel B. Quinn,

Rev. Dean F. Rothchild

The special voters call meeting will be Sunday, February 26 beginning at 1:00 p.m.

17. Saturday Morning Breakfasts: The fourth Saturday of each month the men of our church go to Pheasant Café for breakfast and fellowship and the women of our church go out for breakfast too, at ‘Out to Lunch’. This month it falls on the 25^th . The time will be 7:45 a.m. for both groups. We are happy to say, there are some couples that go to each place and this seems to be more convenient to have this at the same time.

18. “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.

19. Senior High Youth Retreat…if you are interested in attending the 9th-12th grade retreat at Camp Omega and have not yet registered….please call CVLHS, Monday, Feb. 20 at 685-2636 and leave a message to arrange for registration. The retreat will be next Sunday, Feb. 26th from 1 to 5pm. Come, enjoy an afternoon with area teens as we explore “Relationships…God, you and me”.
20. Soup Fest 2012! Several CVLHS association churches will be hosting “Soup-Fest 2012!” within the next few weeks. Congregation members that wish to compete will be asked to make their favorite soup (at least a 4 qt crock pot), and bring it to the Soup Fest. Everyone is invited to attend. Guests ages 6 and over will pay $5.00/person and will sample each of the soups entered. All guests will then vote for their favorite soup. The two soups with the most votes will then compete at the “Soup-er Bowl” on Sunday, March 11th at Bethlehem Lutheran in Morristown from 5 to 6:30pm. Check your church bulletin for details concerning dates and times. Let’s have some fun, sample some great soups and enjoy a little competition!

Weekly News February 12-19, 2012

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THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE – February 12-19

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

2:00 p.m. Circuit Forum

Tuesday:

1:00 p.m. Quilters

Wednesday:

6:00 p.m. 6,7,8 Catechism Class

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

10:15 a.m. Sunday School

10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study

SERVING THE LORD IN OUR WORSHIP SERVICE –

ORGANIST: Janelle Roemhildt
ACOYLTES: Anna Mens, Autumn Miller
ELDER: Brad Mens
DEACONS: Blaine Brooks, Kraig Deling
USHERS: Derek Wobschall, Allen Eichhorst, Paul Krienke
RADIO MONITOR: Ron Wood

LAST WEEK’S STATISTICS–

ATTENDANCE: 160

OFFERING: $ 5,155.00 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 Edwin Schultz and sponsored by Eileen Wabner.

2. Flowers: The bouquet of flowers on the altar are dedicated to the glory of God and given in loving memory of Norb Westphal and Suzanne Westphal by Iris Westphal.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Sunday School: The story “Jesus Heals Jairus’s Daughter” serves as the focus of Sunday School today. Just as Jesus by Word and touch raised the dead girl to life, so by His Word and Sacraments, He kills and buries death and raises us to eternal life. Questions for discussion include, “How did Jesus heal this little girl? How does Jesus heal us from the sickness of sin?”

6. Thrivent Member Reminder: R.S.V.P. to Kathy Flogstad at 201-2168 A.S.A.P. for member appreciation dinner February 19, 2012, American Legion, Waseca, Doors open at 11:30 a.m., eat at 12:00 noon, “Caring and Sharing” will be the entertainment. Non-member – $10.00. (It seems many members did not receive their postcard from the home office.) Deadline is now February 15, 2012.

7. Parish Paper: The deadline for the March Parish Paper is Monday, February 20^th.

8. Offering Envelopes: You may pick up your 2012 offerings in the back of the church. They will be in the church office after Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22^nd.

9. North wooden doors of church: The north wooden doors will be closed for the winter months. Please use any of the other entrances into church.

10. Pork Chop Dinner: Tickets for the March 4^th Pork Chop Dinner put on as a fundraiser by the quilters will be sold before and after the worship services for the following three Sundays, February 12, 19, & 26. You may purchase your ticket by the elevator or at the north end of the church in the narthex.

11. Annual Reports: You are welcome to pick up an annual report at any of the entrances of church.

12. Scrip: Scrip, our ongoing fundraiser for Little Lambs’ Childcare, will be sold in the Fireside Room today since tickets for the Quilters’ pork chop meal are being sold at the table by the elevator. Thanks for supporting this mission of our church.

13. 29 er’s: The next meeting is Wednesday, February 22 at 12:00 Noon. Catered Meal-Hot turkey sandwiches, vegetable soup, salad, pie, and coffee. $6.00 per plate. Call by February 19 to Judy Deling at 685-2100 or Judie Waters at 835-7414. Devotions by Pastor Zimmer.

14. Ash Wednesday: Ash Wednesday this year if February 22^nd. Thrivent will serve the first of the Lenten suppers from 4:30 -5:45 p.m. The Mentoring Program will begin that evening with a meeting at 5:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday Divine Service will begin at 6:00 p.m . There will be NO 6,7,8 Catechism classes that night because of the Ash Wednesday services. All are invited to take part in all these activities as we begin the Lenten Season.

15. The call list for Senior Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church:

Rev. Adam C. Gless

Rev. Scott S. Hirssig

Rev. Gary H. Klatt

Rev. Daniel B. Quinn

Rev. Dean F. Rothchild

The special voters call meeting will be Sunday, February 26 beginning at 1:00 p.m.

16. 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.

17. Cannon Valley Lutheran High School News: Sr. High Youth Retreat…This is the last week to register! Attention all 9th-12th graders…plan on joining us on Sunday, Feb. 26th, 1 to 5pm at Camp Omega for a youth retreat. The theme for the afternoon is “Relationships…God, you and me.” Pastor Luke Timm will be talking about issues teens deal with every day. There will also be tubing or broomball, and snacks. Invite a friend…this is sure to be a great afternoon! The fee is $25.00 per person: registration forms and medical release forms are available from your Pastors or youth leader or can be downloaded at www.cvlhs.org. Registration deadline is this Friday, Feb. 17th. Please call CVLHS at 685-2636 if you have any questions.

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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.

Weekly News February 5-12, 2012

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THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE – February 5 -12

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:

1:00 p.m. Quilters

Wednesday:

9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study

6:00 p.m. 6^th Catechism

7:00 p.m. Adult Choir

Thursday:

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

9:45 a.m. Children’s Chapel

6:30 p.m. Cotta Guild

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 Study

2:00 p.m. Circuit Forum

SERVING THE LORD IN OUR WORSHIP SERVICE –

ORGANIST: Janelle Roemhildt
ACOYLTES: Michael Duncan, Peter Meyer
ELDER: Brad Mens
DEACONS: Blaine Brooks, Kraig Deling
USHERS: Derek Wobschall, Allen Eichhorst, Paul Krienke
RADIO MONITOR: Kathy Flogstad

LAST WEEK’S STATISTICS–

ATTENDANCE: 153

OFFERING: $ 2,821.80 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.

4. Door Offering: Rev. Alfred J. Luehmann is our guest pastor today. The door offering is for ‘Lutheran Heritage’ in which Pastor Luehmann will talk about in the Bible Class hour.

5. Sunday School: “Jesus Heals a Man Who Is Paralyzed” is the lesson for Sunday School today. The miracle of healing the paralytic confirms that Jesus, the Son of Man, has authority on earth to forgive sins and it confirms what the Son of Man chiefly came to do: deliver us and all believers from sin, death, and the power of the devil. Consider discussing, “In addition to healing the paralyzed man, what else does Jesus tell him? How has Jesus healed us from our sickness of sin?”

6. Fishing Trip Group: There will be a meeting for ‘fishing group’ on Sunday, February 5^th. It will be held in the Fireside Room after the worship service.

7. Pastor Zimmer on vacation: Pastor Zimmer is on vacation from Saturday Feb. 4 through Saturday Feb. 11^th. If there is an emergency, please call an Elder and they will get a hold of Pastor Korb.

8. Offering Envelopes: You may pick up your 2012 offerings in the back of the church.

9. North wooden doors of church: The north wooden doors will be closed for the winter months. Please use any of the other entrances into church.

10. Annual Reports: You are welcome to pick up an annual report at any of the entrances of church.

11. 7 & 8 Grade Catechism: Because Pastor Zimmer is on vacation this week, there will be NO catechism class this Wednesday.

21. SCRIP: We continue to sell Scrip (gift cards/certificates, for Hy-Vee, Kwik Trip, Wal-Mart, Mobil, Casey’s Lau’s, McDonald’s, Subway, etc.) at the table by the elevator after the Sunday morning worship service as a fundraiser for Little Lambs’ Childcare. Thanks for your support. We will also have yellow bracelets for sale for $3 to help the family of one of our Little Lambs’ toddlers who will need a liver and kidney transplant in the future. A benefit and silent auction at the Morristown Community Center is planned for him on Saturday, March 17.

13. Thank You: Thank you to the family of Gert Rudolph for giving us a memorial gift of two new Easter banners/tapestries. We will get to use them this year for our Easter celebration.

14. The call list for Senior Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church:

Rev. Adam C. Gless

Rev. Scott S. Hirssig

Rev. Gary H. Klatt

Rev. Daniel B. Quinn

Rev. Dean F. Rothchild

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 any candidate on the call list. If such an objection is deemed valid, then that candidate would be removed from 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.) The special voters call meeting will be Sunday, February 26 beginning at 1:00 p.m.

15. Senior High Youth Retreat: Attention all 9-12th graders! Reserve the date! On Sunday afternoon, Feb. 26th from 1 to 5 pm we’re planning a youth retreat at Camp Omega. Pastor Luke Timm is a dynamic speaker eager to talk about issues each of you deal with as teens. There will also be tubing or broomball and snacks! Invite a friend…this is sure to be a great afternoon! The fee is $25.00 per person, registration forms and medical release forms are available from your pastor or youth director or can be downloaded at www.cvlhs.org. Registration deadline is February 17th. If you have any questions please call CVLHS at 685-2636 or Mike Young at 330-0326.
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February Parish Paper 2012

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February News Parish Paper 2012

Weekly News January 29-February 5

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THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE – January 29-February 5

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:

1:00 p.m. Quilters

Wednesday:

6:00 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 Study

SERVING THE LORD IN OUR WORSHIP SERVICE –

ORGANIST: Cindy Wood
ACOYLTES: Katie Claybauth, Kaylee Seifert
ELDERS: Bob LaCroix
DEACONS: Blaine Brooks, Jerry Flogstad
USHERS: Whitney Waknitz, Allen Eichhorst, Paul Krienke
RADIO MONITOR: Kathy Flogstad

LAST WEEK’S STATISTICS–

ATTENDANCE: 164

OFFERING: $ 2,707.12 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.

4. Sunday School: The Sunday School lesson for this week focuses on the story of “Jesus and the Little Children.” In our sin, we are like small children: helpless, dependent, and needy. So Jesus came to bestow His love and eternal gifts upon us. Parents could discuss, “How did Jesus show His compassion on these little children? How does Jesus shower His compassion on us?”

5. Fishing Trip Group: There will be a meeting for ‘fishing group’ on Sunday, February 5^th. It will be held in the Fireside Room after the worship service.

6. Offering Envelopes: You may pick up your 2012 offerings in the back of the church.

7. North wooden doors of church: The north wooden doors will be closed for the winter months. Please use any of the other entrances into church.

8. Annual Reports: You are welcome to pick up an annual report at any of the entrances of church.

9. SCRIP: We continue to sell Scrip (gift cards/certificates, for Hy-Vee, Kwik Trip, Wal-Mart, Mobil, Casey’s Lau’s, McDonald’s, Subway, etc.) at the table by the elevator after the Sunday morning worship service as a fundraiser for Little Lambs’ Childcare. Thanks for your support. We will also have yellow bracelets for sale for $3 to help the family of one of our Little Lambs’ toddlers who will need a liver and kidney transplant in the future. A benefit and silent auction at the Morristown Community Center is planned for him on Saturday, March 17.

10. The call list for Senior Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church:

Rev. Adam C. Gless

Rev. Scott S. Hirssig

Rev. Gary H. Klatt

Rev. Daniel B. Quinn

Rev. Dean F. Rothchild

11. Sweetheart Dinner and Dance…Come enjoy a special evening out with your sweetheart! CVLHS is hosting a Sweetheart Dinner and Dance, Saturday, February 4th at the Morristown Community Center. Social hour begins at 6:30pm with hors d’oeuvers. Dinner will be served at 7:15 featuring chicken kiev, baked potato, a vegetable blend, dinner roll and dessert. The dance will follow with DJ music by Eagle Wings.

Tickets for the dinner and dance are $50.00/couple; $25.00/single.

Dance only tickets are $10.00 each. Tickets are available through Friday, Jan. 27th by calling CVLHS at 685-2636. Tickets are also available at Old Town Tavern, Timm’s Trucking, Quality Appliance, Erickson Furniture or from any CVLHS board member.

12. Senior High Youth Retreat…Attention all 9-12th graders! Reserve the date… Sunday afternoon, February 26th from 1:00 to 5:00pm for a Sr.High get together at Camp Omega. Pastor Luke Timm is a dynamic youth speaker eager to talk about things you deal with. There will also be tubing or broomball and snacks! Invite a friend, this is sure to be a great afternoon! Watch your bulletin for more details.

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Weekly News January 22-29, 2012

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THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE – January 22 – 29

Sunday:

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

10:00 a.m. Fellowship/Coffee Time

10:00 a.m. Quarterly Voters Meeting

10:15 a.m. Sunday School

Tuesday:

1:00 p.m. Quilters

Wednesday:

9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study

Noon 29 er’s Potluck Meal

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

7:00 p.m. Adult Choir

Thursday:

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

9:45 a.m. Children’s Chapel

Saturday:

7:45 a.m. Women’s Breakfast @ Out to Lunch

7:45 a.m. Men’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 Study

SERVING THE LORD IN OUR WORSHIP SERVICE –

PIANIST: Janelle Roemhildt
INSTRUMENTALIST DIRECTOR: Kelli Lenz
ACOYLTES: Joel Manniquez
ELDERS: Bob LaCroix
DEACONS: Blaine Brooks, Jerry Flogstad
USHERS: Whitney Waknitz, Allen Eichhorst, Paul Krienke
RADIO MONITOR: Kathy Flogstad

LAST WEEK’S STATISTICS–

ATTENDANCE: 182

OFFERING: $ 3,339.35 NEEDED PER SUNDAY: $ 4,804.63

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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

2. Flowers: The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and are given in thanks to God for the blessing that Ron Wood has been to his family. He celebrated his 75^th birthday January 19.

3. 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.

4. 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. Last Sunday, January 15^th, we began 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.

5. Sunday School: In Sunday School today students learned the story “Jesus Calls Matthew.” We sinners rejoice, for we, too, have been called from our own pigsty of sin to dine with Jesus around His table, and to be a friend of the friend of sinners. Consider discussing, “How did Jesus call Matthew to be one of His followers? How and why does Jesus call us to follow Him?”

6. Quarterly Voter’s Meeting: The first quarterly voters meeting for 2012 will be Sunday, January 22 following our Divine Service.

7. C. F. W. Walther: The Walther Series is completed. Thank you to the ones who attended.

8. Offering Envelopes: You may pick up your 2012 offerings in the back of the church.

9. 29 er’s Potluck Meal: You are invited to attend the monthly get together of the 29 er’s that will meet Wednesday, January 25^th. It will begin at noon and it will be a potluck, so just bring a dish to share.

10. North wooden doors of church: The north wooden doors will be closed for the winter months. Please use any of the other entrances into church.

Tickets for the dinner and dance are $50.00/couple; $25.00/single.

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Weekly news January 15-22, 2012

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THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE – January 15 – 22

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

2:00 p.m. Walther Education Series

Monday:

6:00 p.m. Stamping Time

Tuesday:

9:00 a.m. Waseca Circuit Pastors Conf. @ Bethlehem, Morristown

1:00 p.m. Quilters

Wednesday:

6:00 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. Quarterly Voters Meeting

10:15 a.m. Sunday School

2:00 p.m. Walther Education Series

SERVING THE LORD IN OUR WORSHIP SERVICE –

ORGANIST: Cindy Wood
ACOYLTES: Cody Schwarz, Hannah Sletten
ELDERS: Jim Wyffels
DEACONS: Blaine Brooks, Jerry Flogstad
USHERS: Whitney Waknitz, Allen Eichhorst, Paul Krienke
RADIO MONITOR: Kathy Lenz

LAST WEEK’S STATISTICS–

ATTENDANCE: 181

OFFERING: $ 4,644.25 NEEDED PER SUNDAY: $ 4,804.63

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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

2. Flowers: The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Norm Bohmbach and given by Vivian and family.

3. 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.

4. 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. Starting today, Sunday, January 15^th, we will offer 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.

5. Sunday School: Today in Sunday School we study the calling of Jesus’ first disciples with “Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael.” In Jesus, access to heaven is given to all who believe. You might discuss, “How did Philip and Nathanael know that Jesus was the Christ? How do we learn that Jesus is the Christ?”

6. C. F. W. Walther: During four Sundays in January and one in February, St. Paul will be offering an education program on Pastor C. F. W. Walther and the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod at 2 PM. Today, Sunday January 15, we will meet from 2 to 3 at the fellowship hall of the church for the main feature film. Everyone is welcome. If you wish, you may bring a guest.

7. Quarterly Voter’s Meeting: The first quarterly voters meeting for 2012 will be Sunday, January 22 following our Divine Service.

8. Offering Envelopes: You may pick up your 2012 offerings in the back of the church.

9. Neighborhood Service Center: The Neighborhood Service Center accepts donations of non-perishable items (canned and boxed food). Donations of these items can be left in the boxes on the 2^nd floor landing of church near the elevator. The Board of Stewardship will deliver these items to the Neighborhood Service Center. Thank you for your donations.

10. Annual Report: Items for the annual report are due in the church office by Monday, January 15^th.

Tickets for the dinner and dance are $50.00/couple; $25.00/single.

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Agenda for Quarterly Voter’s Meeting

Sunday, January 22, 2012

1- Board Reports

2- Pastor Zimmer’s Report

Elect a lay delegate and alternate for District Convention
Nominate persons for District Board of Directors

3- Little Lambs

Weekly News January 8 – 15, 2012

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THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE – January 8- 15

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

2:00 p.m. Walther Education Series

Tuesday:

1:00 p.m. Quilters

Wednesday:

9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study

6:00 p.m. 6,7,8 Catcheism

6:00 p.m. Church Council Meeting

7:00 p.m. Adult Choir

Thursday:

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

9:45 a.m. Children’s Chapel

6:00 p.m. Cotta Guild guest night

Saturday:

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

9:00 a.m. Un-decorate Christmas

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

2:00 p.m. Walther Education Series

SERVING THE LORD IN OUR WORSHIP SERVICE –

ORGANIST: Janelle Roemhildt
ACOYLTES: Camren Nikoley, Cheyenne Rosenthal
ELDERS: Jim Wyffels
DEACONS: Blaine Brooks, Jerry Flogstad
USHERS: Whitney Waknitz, Allen Eichhorst, Paul Krienke
RADIO MONITOR: Ron Wood

LAST WEEK’S STATISTICS–

ATTENDANCE: 100

OFFERING: $ 2,603.00 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 Leonard and Bernice Brase and Keith Larson and sponsored by Darlene Larson.

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. Please note that while the bread is served on both sides, the individual cup is only served on the lectern (left) side and the communion cup is served only on the pulpit (right) side. Regardless of where you are sitting, once dismissed, you may cross over according to your desires.

4. Holy Communion Procedures: Starting next Sunday, January 15^th, we will offer 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.

5. C. F. W. Walther: During four Sundays in January and one in February, St. Paul will be offering an education program on Pastor C. F. W. Walther and the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod at 2 PM. The first Sunday, which will be today, Sunday January 8, we will meet from 2 to 4 at the fellowship hall of the church for the main feature film. After that we will meet from 2 to 3 on the other Sundays. Everyone is welcome. If you wish, you may bring a guest.

6. Church Council and Quarterly Voter’s Meeting: The church council will meet this Wednesday, January 11 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Reminder to the new board chairpersons, that this will be a meeting you have the opportunity to attend. The first quarterly voters meeting for 2012 will be Sunday, January 22 following our Divine Service.

7. Offering Envelopes: You may pick up your 2012 offerings in the parish hall.

8. Women’s Bible study: If you’d like to start the new year with a women’s Bible study from 9:30-10:30 on two Wednesday mornings a month, you are welcome to join us. We meet in the old basement across from the quilting room. We are continuing our walk through the Bible and will begin First Timothy on January 11.

9. Cotta Guild will meet Thursday, January 12, at 6:00 PM for a potluck. Members are encouraged to bring a friend or a spouse. Each circle is to decorate a table for 12 people. There will be installation of officers during the business meeting. Pastor Zimmer will have a devotion. There will also be entertainment. All women of the congregation are invited to join us for an evening of fellowship.

10. Radio Broadcast Monitors: As the Board of Evangelism prepares the schedule for 2012, they once again are thankful for the people who serve as radio monitors each Sunday. But as always, we can use more volunteers. If you have any interest in serving, please contact Gene Schwarz or Paul Krienke or anyone on the Board of Evangelism and they would be very happy to answer questions or help get you started as a radio monitor.

11. 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 January it is the 14^th. It will begin at 7:45 a.m. and we will meet at Pheasant Café.

12. Volunteers needed: Yes, we are once again are asking for volunteers to help undecorated our Christmas here at St. Paul’s. We will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 14^th. If you can stop in for an hour or whatever, it would be appreciated.

13. Neighborhood Service Center: The Neighborhood Service Center accepts donations of non-perishable items (canned and boxed food). Donations of these items can be left in the boxes on the 2^nd floor landing of church near the elevator. The Board of Stewardship will deliver these items to the Neighborhood Service Center. Thank you for your donations.

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Weekly News Jan. 1-8, 2012

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THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE – January 1 – 8

Sunday:

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

10:00 a.m. Fellowship/Coffee Time

10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Class

Tuesday:

1:00 p.m. Quilters

Wednesday:

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

7:00 p.m. Adult Choir

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

2:00 p.m. Walther Education Series

SERVING THE LORD IN OUR WORSHIP SERVICE –

ORGANIST: Janelle Roemhildt
ACOYLTES: Autumn Miller, Bridget Brase
ELDERS: Eric Schwarz
DEACONS: Blaine Brooks, Jerry Flogstad
USHERS: Whitney Waknitz, Allen Eichhorst, Paul Krienke
RADIO MONITOR: Kathy Flogstad

LAST WEEK’S STATISTICS–

ATTENDANCE:Wednesday –25 Saturday(Eve)-271 Sunday(Day)-115

OFFERING: $ 8,629.26 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 Hattie Schultz and sponsored by Eileen Wabner.

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. Please note that while the bread is served on both sides, the individual cup is only served on the lectern (left) side and the communion cup is served only on the pulpit (right) side. Regardless of where you are sitting, once dismissed, you may cross over according to your desires.

4. Envelopes: The counting committee has requested that when you give your offering, please put the amount on the outside of your envelope. Thank you.

5. Offering Envelopes: You may pick up your 2012 offerings in the parish hall.

6. Portals of Prayer: Please pick up your new Portals of Prayer that are for January through March. You can get find them at one of the entrances.

7. Radio Broadcast Monitors: As the Board of Evangelism prepares the schedule for 2012, they once again are thankful for the people who serve as radio monitors each Sunday. But as always, we can use more volunteers. If you have any interest in serving, please contact Gene Schwarz or Paul Krienke or anyone on the Board of Evangelism and they would be very happy to answer questions or help get you started as a radio monitor.

8. C.F.W.Walther: During four Sundays in January and one in February, St. Paul will be offering an education program on Pastor C. F. W. Walther and the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod at 2 PM. The first Sunday, which will be Sunday January 8, we will meet from 2 to 4 at the fellowship hall of the church for the main feature film. After that we will meet from 2 to 3 on the other Sundays. Everyone is welcome. If you wish, you may bring a guest.

9. Volunteers needed: Yes, we are once again asking for volunteers to help undecorated our Christmas here at St. Paul’s. We will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 14^th. If you can stop in for an hour or whatever, it would be appreciated.

10. CVLHS: The Faribault American Legion will host its’ steak dinner Friday, January 6th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. The menu consists of salad bar; choice of steak, baked or deep fried cod; shrimp or combo platter of steak and shrimp; potato and dessert. A kids menu of chicken strips and fries is also available. All members and quests are invited. CVLHS students will be waiting tables, all tips will go to the CVLHS general fund.

11. LHM-Rose Parade: Lutheran Hour Ministries will be featuring a float entitled, “God’s Promise to All” in the 62nd Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena on January 2nd, 2012. The LHM Float continues to be the only Christian Float in the world’s most famous media event. The 2012 Lutheran Hour Ministries Float riders are going to be led by Rev. Greg Seltz, the new Lutheran Hour Speaker. Joining him will be LCMS member from Southern California churches. Among the riders will be Dr. Micah Parker, founder of Trust Guy Ministries. Micah is married to the former Amy Stoltenow, who is the daughter of Curt and Sylvia Stoltenow. Their children are Emma, age 11, Jonah, age 9 and Gracie, age 3. To God be the Glory! (For the best viewing of the parade, the Home and Garden channel shows the parade in its entirety on cable TV.)

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January News 2012

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January News 2012