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PASTOR GRANT APPLEHANS
December 10th Sunday Worship
The Third Sunday of Advent
Joy
Gentle Reader,
Who are you? We each could answer that question in a number of ways. What do you point to for the truth about you? John was out in the wilderness making a splash (pun intended) and so people came out to ask who he was. His answer was both surprising and surprisingly helpful. Come consider the question for yourself, and see where it may lead you!
Traditional Worship
8:30am
Contemporary Worship w/
Sunday School
10:00am
See you there!
Pastor Grant
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St. Paul Lutheran Church
5879 Wyoming Trail, Wyoming, MN 55092
651.462.5212
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AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM YOUR CHURCH COUNCIL
December 31
st
is quickly approaching. Give a year end gift to St. Paul Lutheran to help us fulfill all our year end obligations. Doing so will help us start 2018 in a good financial position and continue the strong impact on our community- both near and far. Gifts must be received in the church office by 12/28/17 to ensure they are processed and deposited prior to December 31
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General Fund Giving Update for July-December:
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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General Fund Budgeted Giving
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$ 20,000
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$ 20,000
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$ 20,000
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General Fund Giving Actual
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$ 17,340
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$ 15,036
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$ 18,366
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B/(P) to Budget
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$ (2,660)
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$ (4,964)
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$ (1,634)
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
(thru 12/5/17)
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General Fund Budgeted Giving
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$ 20,000
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$ 20,000
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$ 21,000
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General Fund Giving Actual
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$ 18,197
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$ 17,339
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$ 5,288
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B/(P) to Budget
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$ (1,803)
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$ (2,661)
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$ (15,712)
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Total
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General Fund Budgeted Giving
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$ 257,000
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General Fund Giving Actual
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$ 228,351
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B/(P) to Budget
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$ (28,649)
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LAST DAY TO DROP OFF GIFTS FOR ANONYMOUS SANTA IS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10TH
LOOKING FOR A GREAT FAMILY EVENT TO VOLUNTEER AND SERVE AT TOGETHER?
(for SPLASH 5/6, Confirmation and Senior High age kids and their PARENTS)
Here is more specific Information about our
Annual Anonymous Santa Event. We help sort and organize and display TOYS for people to come and SHOP from. We will be serving in North Branch at the Main Street Church two separate dates/times:
PLEASE LET JANET KNOW WHICH DAY WILL WORK FOR YOUR FAMILY- WE NEED DRIVERS TOO!!
Sunday December 10, leave church at 3:30, work 4-6
Monday December 11, leave church at 5:30, work 6-8
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Dear St. Paul Lutheran Church,
YOU are the greatest group of people. YOUR talents shown through last night at Advent Joy 2017. We had great music, food, fellowship and decorations last night. Our technical/sound crew and photographers were spot-on!
In addition, all of the time, passion and energy in preparation for the night with
meetings, practice, baking, driving, typing, cajoling or arm twisting as the
case may be. On to planning for 2018!!
THANK YOU AGAIN AND AGAIN!! It is my pleasure to serve with you and for you!!
Sheila
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a friendly reminder ...
All Ministry Teams, Council, Pastor, Maintenance, and Administration
Year-End Reports Due to Wendy
no later than Dec. 12th
If you didn't receive an informational email several weeks back detailing how to submit your reports, contact Wendy in the office right away.
THANK YOU
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FLOWERS TO HONOR OR IN REMEMBRANCE OF A LOVED ONE THIS CHRISTMAS
Christmas Poinsettias in a variety of sizes and colors. These flowers will adorn our sanctuary through the Christmas Season and all loved ones in honor or remembrance will be part of our Christmas Eve Service bulletins.
Orders and payments taken through December 15th (checks should be written to St. Paul Lutheran and dropped off with Wendy in the church office. Delivered to church Dec. 22nd. Families can take their plants home following services on January 7, 2018.
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The Prayer Team is looking for new members to join us.
We meet once a month to learn more about prayer and then spend time in prayer.
We provide intercessory prayer at Sunday morning services.
If you have any questions or are interested in joining, you can talk to Kathie Marabella for more information.
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DECEMBER FOOD SHELF ITEMS NEEDED
Peanut Butter, Juices, Boxes Potatoes (regular, au gratin, sweet potato).
Bruces , Thursday, December 7th $1 Sale
Get some of these items then!
Monetary Donations toward the Hams we are giving out for Christmas.
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CHURCH EVENTS THIS WEEK
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Mon., Dec. 11th -
Anonymous Santa at 5:30 pm. Hand Bells at 6 pm -
Adult Choir at 7 pm
Tues., Dec. 12th -
ALL REPORTS DUE TO WENDY FOR ANNUAL REPORT. Closed Budget Meeting Council at 6:30 pm
Wed., Dec. 13th -
Program Practice for the Kids at 6 pm -
ADVENT WORSHIP at 7pm
Thurs.,
Dec. 14th -
All God's Children Preschool Christmas Program
10 am. All are invited. Refreshments will be served. DQ Fundraiser.
A percentage of what you buy at DQ
on Thursday goes to our Mission Trip Youth.
Program Set up at 6 pm and Praise Band Practice
at 6:30 pm
Fri., Dec. 15th -
CPR Puppets Set up at 6 pm
Sat., Dec. 16th -
Monthly Food Truck w/Family Pathways at SPL 9 - 11 am. Dress Rehearsal for Christmas Program - all youth and children at 10 am
Sun., Dec. 17th
- Regular 8:30 & 10 am Worship Services -
10 am Our Children's Christmas Program
(a great Sunday to make BOTH services). Please invite friends and family as our children and youth have worked very hard to present their Christmas program.
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Christmas Program Update:
The CPR Puppet/ Sunday School Christmas Program
Sunday Dece
mber 17th 10:00 am
-Dress Rehearsal will be Saturday December 16th at 10:00.
-CPR Puppets have gotten their parts and are practicing.
-SS Children have gotten their scripts and are practicing during Sunday School each Sunday.
-SS Children have Scene Rehearsals on Wednesdays before Advent Worship. See your script for details.
-PLEASE bring your SCRIPT to every rehearsal!
-Parents and older children- we need your help!
CHURCH SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
Janet is looking for some help!
#1 RELIABLE Teen/ Confirmation Student to do some simple technical stuff during the Christmas Program. Sunday Dec 17th 10:00 Service. (will need to be at Dress Rehearsal Saturday Dec 16th 10 AM Also)
#2 STRONG Teen/ Adult to BRING Christmas Program Set, Backgrounds, and risers back upstairs after program on December 17th.
#3 HELPFUL Teen/ Confirmation Students to put up Risers, Background and LOTS of lights on Thursday December 14th.
#4 STEADY Teen/Adult to RECORD the Advent Joy Concert on Sunday December 3rd at 6:30. Must have own camera/phone.
#5 Teen/ Adult with a good eye to TAKE PICTURES at the Advent Joy Concert.
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ALL GOD'S CHILDREN CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Thursday, December 14th
10 am
Fellowship Hall
All St. Paul Lutheran members & families are encouraged and welcome to attend.
Refreshments will be served.
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ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
DECEMBER 17TH AT 10 AM SERVICE
WITH CPR PUPPETS!
YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS IT!!
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WE'RE STILL COLLECTING!!!!
Collecting warm outer warm for both
adults and children. Donation Boxes are in the Narthex.
per the Union Gospel Mission ...
THEY REALLY NEED:
Boys & Girls Coats Sz. 8 -12
Women's Coats Sz. 2x - 4x
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Would a question grab the readers attention?
THE LONGEST NIGHT WORSHIP SERVICE
December 21st at 6:30 pm
This service is for those grieving and lamenting in a jolly season.
Come. Find Peace. Bring a friend who will find inspiration in the message.
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ADVEN
T JOY AT ST. PAUL
Beginning November 29th - WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
ADVENT WORSHIP at 7 pm.
Elements of Advent. JOIN US in exploring now primal elements of
FIRE - WATER - WIND - EARTH speak to the coming of our King!
December 14th
- 10 am All God's Children Preschool Christmas Program
ALL ARE INVITED and ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND
December 17th - 8:30 am Service and 10am
OUR CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM With CPR Puppets!
December 21st - 6:30 pm The Longest Night Service
For those grieving and lamenting in a jolly season.
December 24th Worship Services
9am Choir and Holy Communion. From Heaven Above to Earth I Come.
A Celebration of God's Light Shining Among Us.
4pm Communion and Candle Light. A, B, C's of Christmas.
An Interactive Kid-Centered Worship to Celebrate the Birth of Jesus
7 pm Oh Holy Night with Holy Communion.
A Candle Light Celebration of Christ's Coming to Us!
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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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