May 2008 Going on Vacation? If you would like the name and address of a Lutheran Church in the area where you will be vacationing this summer, please check the church locator on the ELCA web page www.elca.org or call Pastor Sandlin for more information.
New Member Orientation If you are interested in becoming a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, please contact Pastor Sandlin for more information. We plan to have a new member orientation gathering later this summer or early fall.
Beyond Our Walls In April . . . In May . . .
Monday Evening -- Adult Discussion Group After a break on April 28th, the Monday Adult Discussion Group continues our discussion of “Lutheran Questions, Lutheran Answers” – a book by Martin E. Marty. We gather each Monday evening from 7 – 8:30 pm. Our next topic, on May 5th, is chapter six – the Holy Spirit. Please join us!
“Rainforest Adventure” A reminder, once again, that our 2008 Vacation Bible School will be held the week of June 16-20. The adventure begins on Monday, June 16th, and we’ll gather each morning that week from 9:00 to 11:30 AM. We hope all the children will join us for a Tree Top Bible Blast.
Summer Worship Schedule During the summer months of June, July, and August; the time for our Sunday morning worship changes from 10:15 am to 9:30 am. The summer schedule will be followed during the three summer months, beginning on Sunday, June 1st, and running through Sunday, August 31st. We hope you will join us every week in worship.
Hymns You Request On Sundays and weekdays in March and April, we sang the following hymns which were requested by you . . .
Sunday School Break Our Sunday School brings the 2007-08 school year to a close on Sunday, May 18th. We extend a special and sincere thank you to every teacher and helper who made this past year a special one for our children.
Applying Bible Principles When he was president of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Gordon MacDonald said, “One of the greatest teachings missing in the American church today is the reminder to men and women that nothing we have belongs to us.”
Dear Friends, Finally! That’s what I’m hearing this week as we all enjoy the first truly warm days of spring. Perhaps it was the early date for Easter this year, or maybe winter did hang around a bit longer then usual; but, for whatever reason, it seemed as if the cool rainy days didn’t want to go away. Oh, I’m not so naïve as to think that there aren’t more cool (maybe even cold) days in our immediate future. But we all know that they won’t last long and we’re already gearing ourselves up for the warm (read hot) summer ahead. This leads me, of course, to the obvious realization that another program year is drawing to a close at St. Paul’s. As I write these words, there are only four more Sundays of Sunday School, only three classes remaining for this year’s confirmation instruction, and only a few weeks left until summer vacation begins for students from Kindergarten through College. It’s been a great year. There was a lot going on at St. Paul’s – from the closing of our 175th Anniversary Celebration, to the wonderful year of Sunday School, to the addition of new “fellowship / fund raising” activities, to the dedication of the council and so many more as we worked to do the work God has given us to do. Soon, the business and the activities will slow down some. No, we won’t take the summer off – we’ll still gather together every Sunday for joy-filled worship, and Vacation Bible School will be a great week of learning and excitement for the children, and all of the adults involved too. But we will change our pace a bit. We’ll enjoy days, or maybe even weeks, of vacation. We’ll take a trip, visit family, enjoy a ball game, work in the garden, and go to the lake. We’re not there yet. It is, after all, only the end of April, but most of us are ready. When summer arrives, we’ll relax and recreate. We’ll take note of God’s creation and celebrate the great gifts that he gives to us each day. We’ll walk through the woods and wonder at the beauty that surrounds us. We’ll laugh and play with friends and family, and honor the relationships that keep our life full and rich. We’ll pause to reflect on the abundance of our life; and then we’ll fold our hands, bow our heads, and say “Thank You, God.” Yours In Christ, Pastor Ken
National Day of Prayer Prayer Breakfast This year, the Prayer Breakfast on the National Day of Prayer will be held on Thursday, May 1st. Once again, Calvary Baptist Church has graciously agreed to host the breakfast. The speaker is the Rev. Gregg Shannon and his topic will be the “Importance of Prayer”. There will also be special music. The program and breakfast will be held upstairs in Calvary’s fellowship hall beginning at 7:00 am and dismissing by 8 am sharp. Please call Bonnie O’Guinn at 825-4752 by April 29th to RSVP.
CongratulationsHigh School Graduates Congratulations to Shari Brauer and Christopher Jurgena who will be graduating from Hillsboro High School on Friday, May 23rd. We wish them the very best as they enjoy their summer and then head to college.
2008 High School Baccalaureate Service Everyone is invited to worship and give thanks with this year's high school graduating class at the annual Baccalaureate service. The service, which will be conducted by members of the senior class, will be held in the high school gym, beginning at 7 pm, on Thursday, May 22nd.
New Carpet Installed The new carpet in our sanctuary and in the hallway of the educational wing was installed during the first week of April. Thanks to Jim Lanter, his crew, and the many volunteers from St. Paul’s, the project was completed in six days and we didn’t miss a single Sunday in the sanctuary. Once again – a very sincere and deep-felt Thank-You to Dave Rahe, the council, the carpet committee and to each and every person who made this project happen.
A Belated Thank You Thank you to everyone who donated food and their help to our Lenten Soup & Sandwich suppers. We took in $334.00 to be used by Hope Circle in their many projects. Thanks again. Also, a belated thank you to Allan Hopper and Paris Frozen Foods for allowing us to store our spaghetti sauce in his cooler for a couple of days. And to Chuck Durbin and Trails Bar & Grill in Taylor Springs for donating the ice for our Soup & Sandwich suppers and for our Spaghetti Supper.
Another Successful Rummage Sale A big thank you to everyone who donated items for our Rummage Sale. We made over $750.00. It will be used for a project in the church. Also, a BIG thank you to those who helped mark the items and worked to sell them on Friday and Saturday. Those helping were Sue Duzan, Carolyn Meier, Helen Brinkman, Paula Keepper, Sandy Lanter, Cindy Duncil, Doris Benny, Marcia Sandlin, Diane Singler & Joyce Gooding. We will be collecting more items for our Fall Rummage Sale, so start boxing up things you want to donate. If you have no place to keep them you may bring them to the church and we will put them in our elevator closet. Please box everything and tape the box flaps shut as it will be several months before we have our next sale. Thanks!
A Note Of Thanks Thank you to the Ladies of St. Paul’s for preparing and serving the delicious meal at the time of the death of my brother Charles “Shorty” Clinard. It was greatly appreciated by his family and friends. Harrel & Caroline Clinard
Congratulations! Congratulations to Brian & Kelly Gingras on the birth of their son, Samuel Robert on Friday,April 18th at 2:06 p.m. Samuel was 19 inches long and weighed 5 lbs. 8 ozs. He has a sister, Olivia and his grandparents are Ken & Gail Schaal.
Thoughts and Prayers Our prayers and sympathy to Harrel Clinard and his family on the death of his brother, Charles “Shorty” Clinard on April 10th.
Announcements The ladies continue to sew quilts on Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. All ladies are welcome. Come join the fun. We will have Coffee & Conversation on Sunday, May 18th after worship. This will be the third Sunday instead of the second Sunday as Mother’s Day is the second Sunday. The 18th will also be Casual Sunday.
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