ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH
NOVEMBER 5TH
All Saints Sunday  WORSHIP
8:30 am Traditional Worship with Holy Communion

10:00 am  Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion
Pastor Grant Applehans

REMEMBRANCE OF THE SAINTS
Hazel E. Erlandson ~   Debra R. Jung ~   David Lichtscheidl ~   Dale Reed ~  Lois Rustad ~  All the Other Saints
 

5879 Wyoming Trail, Wyoming, MN  55092  -  651.462.5212  
DON'T FORGET ... set clocks BACK by one hour before going to bed this Saturday night.  Otherwise ... someone's going to be early for church!

OFFICE HOURS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 6TH:
Tuesday:  2 - 5 pm
Wednesday - Friday:  9 am - 4 pm

A Message from Pastor Grant Applehans
Greetings In the Name of Jesus!
 
Sunday is coming! But it will be an hour delayed.  Come celebrate the falling back of daylight savings time by doing a trust fall with Jesus!   This Sunday in worship we celebrate the living connections we have in Christ - connections with those who have gone on to God's heavenly kingdom and with those who have not yet been born.  It's a day to celebrate all saints, and that includes you.  So, join us as we gather at the river of God's love and grace, and see where the current takes you!
Worship times:
 
8:30am Traditional
10am Contemporary
See you there!
 
Pastor Grant
 
PS if you haven't had a chance to read my October pastor's letter, click here to check it out on our website.
 


OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
BOXES ARE BEING PACKED THIS SUNDAY by our children and youth during Sunday School.  Stop in and check it out!

BUT THEN WE NEED TO SHIP ... YIKES!  We are still looking for donations to cover t he estimated cost to get a box from US into the HANDS OF CHILDREN.  

Please consider a donation of $9 this Sunday!  Thank you!
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN HAND BELL MINISTRY
WANT TO JOIN our HAND BELLS MINISTRY?!

Join Janelle Albee on Monday, November 20th at 6 pm.  No experience needed, you just need to count.  Once a team of 11 or more is formed, practices will be held every Monday night at 6 pm.
 
   
KEENAGERS
 
KEEAGERS (55+) MONTHLY MEETING:   Mon., Nov. 6th at 12:30 pm
Please bring a dish to share.

We will talk about Thanksgiving traditions, past and present.

in the spirit of giving ...

Collecting warm outer warm for both  adults and children.  Donation Boxes are in the Narthex.


SOCKS??
Yes, who doesn't LOVE a warm pair of socks in the winter.  We are collecting socks for all ages for our December 16th food drive.  A small but warm gift for those families using our food shelf ministry in December.
 
                                                                                                                                                    FOOD, FOOD AND MORE FOOD 
We continue our ministry for the food shelf asking for donations for both November 18th and December 16th food truck dates.  Any foods that can be used for the holidays.  Special requests for boxed potatoes, toilet paper, coffee, juices of every kind and more. 
GOD BLESS YOU ALL FOR YOUR DONATIONS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
ADVENT JOY 2017!  THE SEASON OF ADVENT WORSHIP AND EVENTS



November 12th Worship  - CHILDREN OF CHRIST SERVICE & Blessings of Operation Christmas Child

November 19th   - GENEROSITY SUNDAY  - 9AM Worship with Choir Singing, Pledge Cards Due  - Loaves & Fishes Brunch  - GREENING OF THE SANTUARY

November 26th  -  8:30 am and 10 am Worship

November 29th  - WEDNESDAY NIGHT ADVENT WORSHIP at 7 pm with themed services of  FIRE  - WATER  - WIND  - EARTH

December 17th  - 8:30 am Service and at 10am Service CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM!

December 24th Worship Services  9am  - 4pm  - and 7 pm
 
Advent Joy 2017!
JOIN US For A Fun Evening Of Refreshments and Concert with Plentiful Singing & Instrumentals
Get You Into The Holiday Spirit!
5:45 pm Desserts  ~  6:30 pm Concert
You're Invited!
November 19th - GENEROSITY SUNDAY will be a wonderful morning at St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Loaves and Fishes want you to know that YOU are invited!

We will have a single service at 9:00 with Brunch.   

At this service we will be returning our 2018 pledge cards , responding to our 4th Quarter Generosity
 Sunday and hearing special music from the Fall Choir that reminds of us to give
thanks always.  

In a world that is being turned upside down by wildfires, hurricanes and floods, we have a special calling to remember to be grateful for safety.   It is our turn to respond with generosity while others are unable.   We have been flexing our generosity muscles all year.   I wonder, was God preparing us so that we would be ready to step forward to help those who are suffering?  

We are a necessary part of God's divine plan for this world.  Together, we will celebrate the joy of being His hands and feet with a brunch hosted by the Loaves and Fishes team following worship.   We will look back on all we have accomplished this year and give thanks for God's leading and the Holy Spirit's help in responding.  

Please note: this is a hosted event.   No need to bring a dish to share, just bring your appetites!  

Finally, following brunch will be the Greening of the Sanctuary.    Please stay for fun and fellowship as we prepare the sanctuary for the birth of our Lord.

See you there!
 
VISITATION TEAM
Did you know we have a Visitation Team that will visit home bound members, those in care facilities, persons experiencing grief, and those recuperating from surgery or illness?  The purpose of the Visitation Team is to assist people in special circumstances to continue feeling connected with the congregation.  Visits will include praying, SHARING THE Lord's Supper, or may just be a friendly visit or phone call .

If you or a loved one would like a visitor or would like to request a visit, please contact  [email protected]  o r the church office at 651-462-5212.
 


November 11th

8:30am - 1:30 pm Blood Drive at St. Paul Lutheran

 

 Give the Gift of LIFE

NOVEMBER 11TH

Turkey Bingo 5 pm  FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!

$0.50 per card.  Delicious meals to purchase for as low as $4.00 (Sloppy Joes, Hot Dogs, Snacks & Beverages).

 

Prizes include:  Turkeys, Pies, Desserts and special treats for the KIDS!
Monday, November 13th
Book Club

We will read the book, "Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy," by Sheryl Sandberg.

Please contact Janet if you are interested in attending.  We will meet in a host home in November.

KEEP READING!  
 

Trivia 101:  Did you know that the first Sunday of each month is Name Tag Sunday at St. Paul Lutheran?

Don't be caught without your NAME TAG!
Call or email Wendy in the office if you or your family members (pre-K through adult) need name tags.  THANKS!
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.
JOIN a Bible Study Group
Wednesdays at 12:30 pm in Library
Sunday evenings at 6:30 pm in Library


Check out our Poinsettia Sales!
Great Prices for the Freshest and Most Beautiful  Flowers
For your Holiday Gatherings!





Friday December 1- DATE NIGHT- Let us Feed and Play with your children while YOU go out on a date- or Christmas Shopping!
TAKING CARE OF GOD'S HOUSE

... just as God takes care of the bird's of the air, we too should take care of His house.
Saint Paul Lutheran feels so blessed to have His house, one we can commune in, educate. prepare for giving, and share with community.

This is a friendly reminder asking everyone who uses the church to honor it with your greatest of care.  Please help keep electrical costs down by making sure all the lights are turned off.  To keep His house safe, please double-check that all doors are located and all Fire Doors are shut tight.
And finally ... just as He asks that we put all our trust in Him ...
We trust you will leave His house as Clean and Blessed as you found it.

God Bless ... and Thank you!
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