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During the season after the Epiphany, the church celebrates and reflects upon all the little epiphanies throughout Christ's ministry that make God's grace known. Jesus shows up at the wedding and keeps the wine flowing. He calls regular fishermen to be his co-workers. He announces good news to the poor and proclaims freedom for the captive. He ascends the mount of Transfiguration to hold conference with the ancient prophets-and then climbs back down to suffer in the midst of the crowds. Through all of this, we come to realize, with prodding by the Holy Spirit, that God is present-manifest-among even us, even now.
In the person of Jesus, God has chosen to meet us where we are. In spite of our imperfections, Christ moves in our midst. These epiphanies point us to him and stir our faith so that we may follow him ever more fervently. We make the connection
that in Christ, we see God at work.
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Daily Grace - Women of the ELCA Blog
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SUNDAY! NEW LEARNING FORUM
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Bring your drink & snack down the hall to the classroom and join Tim Kellogg in a discussion on "What Makes it Lutheran?: Everything Points to the Cross". 9:30 or so.
JANUARY 8, 15 & 22
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Moravian Star hung for the Season of Epiphany
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The Moravian star originated in Saxony, Germany, in the 1830s. The stars were used as craft projects to help demonstrate geometry lessons to young boys attending Moravian school. The stars were quickly adopted by the Moravian Church as a symbol of the birth of Jesus and represented the star of Bethlehem.
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Call for Nominations: Elections for congregation positions
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There are openings in congregation positions that will be called at the Annual Meeting on
February 12, 2017.
The openings are:
- Congregaton Council, 3-year term-4 positions
- Fund for Mission, 3-year term - 2 positions
- Nominatng Commitee, 1-year term-6 positions (for 2018 election)
- Congregaton representatives to Synod Assembly, 1-year term-2 positions
Anyone may nominate any one-even yourself. Please prayerfully consider who can best fill
these posi
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before January 10.
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The octagonal font was given to the church for the new sanctuary and dedicated to the Glory of God in 1995 by Earl and Doris Simoneau. Look for the continuation of the theme of baptism and the physical attributes of the font in our Woodland Memorial Garden where you will find the same 600 million year old CT pink granite used for the base of the font in the bench and the two accent boulders in place.
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 by Nancy MacMillan
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WHAT DO YOU KNOW about the altar?
Altar
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derived from the Latin word alta, which means high. Usually, the altar is on a raised platform known as a predella. Its height both enhances the dignity and significance of the Eucharistic table and enables the assembled congregation to see the actions at the altar. Altars are structures upon which offerings and sacrifices ..
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| NEW ADVENTURERS having NEW ADVENTURE |
| Most people decided to stay home due to a bad weather report but these 4 hearty souls from St. Paul went anyway and had a great time. The weather changed and was a beautiful night at Mystic Seaport for the New Adventurers !l |
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NEW! NIGHTFLIGHT CONCERT FEBRUARY 3
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Dave Morretti's band, NightFlight, will be performing a concert to raise funds for the youth mission trip to Brooklyn, NY in July. No tickets are required, doors open at 6:30. A free will offering of $10 is suggested. 7:00 - Fellowship Hall
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PLEDGE ENVELOPES
Envelopes are available for pick up from the shelf under the side bulletin board! Using envelopes helps our Financial Secretary, Laurie Pavlos, keep track of your offerings for tax purposes and helps save paper, as we need to make a copy of each check that comes one.
AUTOMATIC PLEDGE
If you are interested in simplifying your giving program to St Paul Church this year, you may have your offering directly deposited - no checks to write - no envelopes to fill out! If you would like to participate, there is a one page form to fill out
here or visit the website and click on the
Simply Giving link
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Cheri Toman is looking for an usher partner for the following dates:
February 12 and April 2 for the
10:45 worship service. Click
here to say you'd love to.
Training available.
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The flower chart for 2017 is up and
JANUARY is empty!! If you would like to place flowers on the altar for a particular Sunday, please fill in your name and how you would like the dedication to read. Altar arrangements are $25. You can place your payment in the offering plate or the mail or email Kim
here! If you have questions, call the church office 860.388.2398
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Ongoing & upcoming:
Breakfast Club Wednesdays, 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
We eat, read & talk about the scripture for the coming Sunday - meets in classroom by kitchen.
1st Wednesday at OS Diner.
Prayer Circle Wednesdays, 8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Join Pastor Geoff for a brief, spoken, opportunity for morning prayer.
Thursday Bible Study Thursdays, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Bring a lunch as we read & discuss Corinthians - meets in Farview House
Soup Kitchen
(Lunch in Old Saybrook) 3rd Wednesdays Grace Church
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 Jean Golicz, fractured her shoulder.
Martie Bierkan broke her foot.
Prayers & cards welcome!
Jean: 576 Main Street, OS 06475
Martie: 28 Shepard St, OS 06475
Let us know your joys and concerns
here
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CHURCH STAFF: Pastor-Rev. Geoff T. Sinibaldo Director of Youth & Family Ministries-Tammie Sinibaldo Parish Administrator-Kim Meadows Music Director-Al LaPorte Sexton-Dave Moretti
OFFICE HOURS :Tuesday - Thursday 9am-1pm. Pastor Geoff is available by appointment past regular office hours. Please contact the office or email him at [email protected] to schedule an appointment. |
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