ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Rev. Peter Harrits & The Swahili  Choir
Sunday, October 15, 2017
8:30 am  Tea/Coffee and Special Foods of Tanzanian before Service
9 am Worship with Holy Communion
Silent Auction Following Service to Help Raise Money
for our Brothers & Sisters in Tanzania
5879 Wyoming Trail, Wyoming, MN  55092  -  651.462.5212  
A Message from Pastor Grant Applehans
Hakkuna Mungu Kama Jesu! (there is no God like Jesus!)  When we are adopted in the waters of baptism, we are adopted into a world-wide family.  Come  this Sunday  to hear news of your brothers and sisters in Tanzania.  Come  this Sunday  to hear songs of praise from another culture.
Come  this Sunday and hear the good news of our God!

8:30am Tea and Mandazies with the pastor
9:00am Worship with the Swahili language choir 
10:00am Brief auction to raise funds for Tanzanian scholarships

See you there!
Pastor Grant
OCTOBER 15TH REMINDERS
1.  LAST DAY TO ORDER SPL'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY T-SHIRTS

2.  Youth Reminder:  Last day to drop from the Mission Trip.  Janet needs this notice in writing (email is fine) by the end of the day, Oct. 15

3.  Candy Donations and Participants are needed for our Oct. 31st Trunk or Treat event.
See Janet for participating and bring donations to
the bucket in the Narthex.  Thank You!
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
 
A monthly gathering to hear, support and encourage one another in the light of God's love and care.  Open to anyone struggling through any form of grief or difficult situation.

This is a safe place to hear and be heard in difficulties, uncertainty and sadness from the ups and downs of grief.  Please call in advance as dates and times may vary.
 
Next group will meet Thursday, October 19th at 6:30 pm.  

Click here and visit our Website Welcome Page to learn more about what to expect in grief group and how to contact Pastor Grant.

Food Donations Needed!
Family Pathways has recently had a reduction in their budget so we are asking for food donations for our upcoming food distribution on Oct. 21st.

Please deliver to the church and place in the shopping cart in the Narthex.  Donations needed by Oct. 20th.  THANK YOU!
 
ANNUAL TRAINING
This training is for ALL parents and ALL staff and volunteers that work with children at St. Paul Lutheran.
Please see the signup sheets in the Narthex.  Dates available go from Nov. 5 - Nov. 12th.  Evenings, weekends, and day hours available.  Depending on which year you are in, training will be half an hour, one hour, or an hour and a half.
Book Club Hosts Author Event
Mon., Oct. 23rd - 6:30 pm
Church Sanctuary
JOIN us as author Rod Jasmer discusses his Book, "Without Explanation, a True Story of Love and Loss in the Jungle."  Meet & Greet with book signings followed by discussion and questions.

Refreshments will be served.
 
Worship Class for Pre-K & Kindergarten Students
Tuesday, October 24th
6 pm
 
CREATION VACATION!
 
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!  CREATION VACATION FUNDRAISER BY GMT!
Enjoy time away from the hustle and bustle of your busy home life and come craft
to your heart's content for an entire weekend, while supporting
our sister churches in Tanzania and other ministries of SPL.

Fri., Oct. 27th - $15.  3 pm - midnight (Dinner, Snacks, Beverages)
Sat., Oct. 28th - $30.  9 am - 8 pm (brunch, dinner, snacks, beverages)
$40 for both days.  Registration forms can be found on our website.
 
NEW MEMBER RECEPTION
Tues., Oct. 24th
6:30 pm
 
Pastor Grant has asked ministry leaders to attend, meet our new members and provide a 1-2 minute elevator speech about the church ministries you are involved in.  Refreshments will be served.  

New members will be recognized REFORMATION SUNDAY, Oct. 29th

Celebrating 500 Years of Reformation:  Sermon Series
 
JOIN US each Sunday through October 29th for  St. Paul Lutheran's Five  Sunday  Sermon Series to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the reformation that highlight a few of the powerful insights that have changed individual lives and indeed, the whole world ever since. 

Learn more >

JOIN a Bible Study Group
Wednesdays at 12:30 pm in Library
Sunday evenings at 6:30 pm in Library


 NOVEMBER
MONDAY EVENINGS
CHOIR PRACTICE
7 PM
If you'd like to join us we'd love to have you.  No musical singing experience needed.  NOTE:  We will not meet on Mon., Oct. 23rd
Sat., Nov. 4
CLOCKS FALL BACK!
Operation Christmas Child packaging
Sun., Nov. 5th
All Saints Sunday
Contact Pastor Grant if you wish to honor the loss of a loved one this past year.
Operation Christmas Child during Worship
Safeguarding Training (12 - 2:30 pm and 4:30 - 6 pm)
Mon., Nov. 6th
12:30 pm
Keenagers!  55+  Bring a dish to share and enjoy the fellowship.  Meet in Fellowship Hall.
6:30 - 8 pm Safeguarding Training
7pm Choir
Tues., Nov. 7th
6 pm
PAINTING EVENT!  Craft Addiction - Signs . Lead Julie Coozennoy.  See Website for more details.
Wed., Nov. 8th
12:30 pm Bible Study
12:30 pm - 2 pm Safeguarding Training
6:30 pm Confirmation & SPLASH
Sat., Nov. 11th
Veterans Day
Bega Kwa Bega Fall Festival
7:30 am Red Cross Blood Drive
5 pm TURKEY BINGO!!
Sun., Nov. 12th
CHILDREN OF CHRIST SUNDAY
Safeguarding Training 11:30 am - 1 pm and 4:30 - 6 pm


We are looking for Musical/ Performing Children and Adults to contribute to Advent Joy- please talk to Janet or Sheila!

Sound booth/ projector operators meeded (Adults & Youth). Please let Steve Lundgren know if you are interested.
No experience needed.  Training provided.