St. Paul
Lutheran Church
An Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
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OUR MISSION:
Sharing Christ's Love
with Joy!
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Summer Worship Schedule
9:00 am
Sunday Summer Worship Services
August 27, 2017
Blessing of the Backpacks
All teachers and
students of all ages, confirmation teachers & guides!
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A FRIENDLY REMINDER to please pick up your Contribution Statements in the Church Narthex
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A Message From Your Office Administrator:
Anyone having updates of news or prayer requests, please email your content to Wendy at:
no later than Wednesday AM, each week
(or stop by my office if you don't use email).
We LOVE having photos
to go with our announcements so please send those as well.
Thanks everyone!
Wendy
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FROM PASTOR CINDY SENARIGHI
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Pastor's Pondering
Healing Happens. As a first career (and still) R.N. and second career congregational care pastor I have always been drawn to the 1/3 of Jesus ministry that was healing. I know preaching and teaching are very important to our faith, now and especially
in Jesus day when God was doing a new thing but I often wonder if part of Jesus draw for many was that he
was not only curing people but healing them. Healing happens, is promised by God, and fulfilled in Christ Jesus and by the Spirit at the core of our relationship with God and each other.
I am excited to be with you on August 20th while Pastor Grant takes some time off. We will bless backpacks, ponder what might be in Jesus' backpack, explore the biblical narrative of the woman who challenged Jesus to heal her daughter and share in Holy Communion. We also pray that the weather gives us sacred space to worship outdoors!
Until then....
Peace,
Pastor Cindy
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Samuel Ephraim Applehans
Come celebrate with us as the grace of God poured out upon Samuel Ephraim! Join us for a full service of Holy Communion along with the baptism. We will have a small reception after the service and an open house at our new home (7513 385th Street, North Branch, MN) from 6:00-8:00 that evening.
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You can take it with you!
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Never forget these commands that I am giving you today.
Teach them to your children. Repeat them when you are at home and when you are away, when you are resting and when you are working." - Deuteronomy 6:6-7
Going up to the cabin this weekend? Download this week's sermon, and listen to it on the way! You can find recordings of Sermons, and Pastor Grant's "Adventures in Paternity" on our website or subscribe on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts - search "Saint Paul Lutheran" and look for our cross!
Pastor's Page
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FOOD TRUCK
Saturday, August 19
9 - 11 am
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August 19th St. Paul Lutheran will host the Family Pathways Mobile Food Truck.
Some Back to school items will be available.
Please remember this ministry is in constant need of donations and volunteers.
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Help us fill the cart!
Help fill the NEED!
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Blessing of the Animals!
Sunday, August 27th
9 a.m. Outdoor Service
As we remember the love for all God's creatures, we invite you to bring your 'furry' or 'feathered' family members for the Blessing of the Animals.
This portion of the service will be cancelled if it rains.
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3rd Quarter Generosity
Sunday's
Begins August 27
through September 10
Four times in 2017 (once a quarter) we are challenging ourselves to give
above
our current pledge. It is NOT a change to your current pledge. It is a challenge for
that
Sunday to give more than you usually do.
Get more information and follow the journey on our
website
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Fall Services Begin
September 10
8:30 am - Traditional
10:00 am - Contemporary
RALLY SUNDAY and SUNDAY SCHOOL
begin Sept. 10th!
(Preschool - 4th Grade)
Children begin in the sanctuary and will be lead to their classrooms.
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It's BACK TO SCHOOL TIME ...
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What school supplies does
Sunday
School need? Thanks for asking!
WE NEED MARKERS AND GLUE (both liquid and glue sticks)
and, while you are out, PLEASE REMEMBER TO PICK UP School Supplies of ALL KINDS for Operation Christmas Child!
Thanks!
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FAMILY PORTRAITS WITH LIFETOUCH |
help make this a complete church album
This will be a great tool to help us all connect names with faces as our church continues to change and grow.
- August 28 2:00 pm - 8:50 pm
- August 29 2:00 pm - 8:50 pm
- August 30 2:00 pm - 8:50 pm
FREE .... 8 x 10 and a Free Church Directory
with your family photo!
in addition, when you
bring in one non-perishable food item to your photography appointment time, you receive $5 in THANK YOU coupons from LifeTouch.
Sign-up for the most convenient time for you:
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CONFIRMATION ORIENTATION
6:30 - 8 pm
Wed.,Sept. 6th- for Parents AND Confirmation Orientation
6:30 - 8 pm
INCLUDED WILL BE:
- Schedule for the year
- Changes/Plan for year - Pastor Grant
- Usher, Acolyte, Sunday School and Nursery Volunteering EXPECTATIONS for ALL Parents AND Confirmation Students
- Safeguarding for ALL Kids AND Parents
Registration Forms
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FIRST DAY OF CONFIRMATION & SPLASH 6:30 - 8 pm
Wed., Sept. 13th
First Day of Confirmation (instruction) and SPLASH (Grades 5 & 6)
SPLASH 1/2 (Grades 1 & 2)
Tues. Sept. 26 & Tues., Oct. 3
The Lord's Prayer
6 - 7:30 pm
Registration Forms
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STAGE COACH DAYS
SPLC would like to have a presence at Wyoming Stagecoach Days. This is a great way to put our name out into the community. We are not having the Fall Festival this year so this will be our community presence. In order to make this happen,
we need YOU!
Are you willing to help set-up, work a two hour shift or help take down? If yes, please contact Julie Coozennoy at
[email protected]. If we do not get enough volunteers, we will not be participating in this event.
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Saturday, August 19
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Mobile Food Truck |
Sunday, August 27 |
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Generosity Sunday beings on RALLY SUNDAY! |
Monday, August 28
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All God's Children Preschool Begins |
Mon, Aug 28 - Wed, Aug 30
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LifeTouch Pictures (sign-up) |
Wednesday, August 30 |
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Confirmation Guide Huddle |
Sunday, September 10
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Sunday School Begins |
Wednesday, September 06
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Confirmation Orientation |
Wednesday, September 13
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Confirmation Begins
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Wednesday, September 13
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SPLASH 5 & 6 Grade Begins |
Saturday, September 16
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St. Paul Lutheran at Stage Coach Days |
Sunday, September 19 |
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Mission Trip Kids talk about their 2017 trip to Cairo, Illinois |
Fri. Sept. 22 - Sun., Sept. 24 |
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Confirmation Retreat to Gustavus.
DRIVERS NEEDED
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Tuesdays, Sept. 26 & Oct. 3 |
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SPLASH (1st & 2nd Grades): Learning the Lord's Prayer |
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Table Talk
Time for food,
Time for God,
Time together.
Table talk is an adult education opportunity here at St. Paul Lutheran combining food, God talk, and fellowship. This last year we taught small groups (limited to 10) how to cook a 30-40 min meal, then engaged a TED (technology, education and design) talk or other short presentation, exploring life and faith together. As we begin planning season 2, we are looking for your insight and perspective!
TAKE THE POLL
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MISS THE BOAT ...
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Did you "Miss the Boat" on getting the Refresh & Renew bulletin insert? Look "Under the Boat" for extra copies. There are extra copies of the Refresh & Renew inserts in the welcome center at church (the welcome center located directly "Under the Boat" in the Narthex.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT IS HAPPENING AT
OUR CHURCH, CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE.
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