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St. Paul
Lutheran Church
An Evangelical Lutheran
Church of America
Our mission is to
Share Christ's Love
with Joy!
Pastor Sarah
Friesen-Carper
Worship Schedule for
Sunday, October 20th
9:00 am
Worship Service
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Reflections for Sunday October 20th on Luke 18:1-8
Each week, Pastor Sarah will provide reflections on the readings for the following Sunday.
Have you ever wondered what happens when you pray? Read Luke 18:1-8. We find a negative example, that is, Jesus tells us a story of what God is NOT like when we pray. God is not like the unjust judge who neither cares about nor respects the woman whose case is before him. Instead, we infer, God is caring, respects us, and hears us when we ask.
Last week in worship we began our new Breakthrough prayer Initiative asking God to guide us and break down any barriers we have within ourselves and our congregation. Copies of the prayer cards are available at church to take with you. Pray the prayer every time you think about it, anytime you gather with other folks from St. Paul, and especially at 5:32 am and pm.
+ What are the things that you think are "too small" to talk with God about? Try talking with God about those things for a week and see if anything happens.
+ Try to carve out 3-5 minutes more per day for prayer than you do right now. Take that time to thank God for hearing you and ask God to help you trust in God.
+ Don't forget to pray the St. Paul Lutheran Breakthrough prayer at 5:32 am and pm each day!
Family Devotion
Each week, Pastor Sarah will provide a short devotion for families based on a reading for the following Sunday.
Read:
Isaiah 40:28-31
Bring it home:
These are some questions or activities to help you think and talk about the reading as a family.
+ What does this reading tell us about God?
+ When you listen to this reading, do any pictures come to your mind? Draw them and show them to Pastor Sarah or another person from church.
Pray:
Consider lighting a candle or having a cross to look at while you pray.
Have one person pray:
"Thank you, God, for making the earth and for making us. Help us to trust you. Amen."
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Sunday's Readings
First Reading: Isaiah 40:28-31
Psalm: Psalm 121
Second: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
Gospel: Luke 18: 1-8
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Operation Christmas Child
We are still collecting items for the boxes. Items still needed:
- pencils and covered pencil sharpeners
- hairbrushes and combs
- small toys, including balls, and cloth or canvas bags.
We will be packing the boxes after service on Sunday, November 3rd. Anyone in the congregation is invited to help.
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Free will donations:
Mick Byl is currently being treated in Rochester, MN, and he will be there for at least a month. SPLC would like to support the family with gift cards for restaurants, grocery stores, or Target/ Walmart, or gas cards. If you are wanting to donate, please bring gifts to church on Oct. 27th, and place in offering plate. Pastor Sarah will gather and give them to the family.
Scrip Gift Cards are available to purchase (or to place an order) at the Welcome Center. Purchasing through Scrip will benefit the church and the Byl's.
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Bible Pickup
If you ordered a bible, they have come in. You may pick up your order on the volunteer desk in the
office.
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Parents are welcome to use the nursery for their children (aged 4 years and younger).
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Pledge Cards
Pledge cards are available for pick up on the welcome table. Pledge cards are due on Stewardship Sunday, November 17th.
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QUESTIONS,
contact Katie Fetterly,
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| As of 10/16/19 |
Actual |
Budgeted |
Over/(Under) Budget
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| YTD Totals |
$ 155,839.78
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$ 161,971.30
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$ (6,131.51)
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The October Church Council minutes are available on the
website or download
here
On the website, you can also find past council minutes, guidelines, current forms, how to contact team leaders or your church council and the church constitution. Hard copies of the minutes are available at the Welcome Center; just ask and the office will be happy to provide you a copy of the minutes.
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DON'T FORGET
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If you have something to add to the weekly newsletter or Sunday bulletin, please have the information into the church office by Tuesday morning.
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Safeguarding God's Children training for all wishing to work with the children of our church will be held on the following dates:
Sunday, October 27th at 6:30 pm
Sunday, November 3rd at 11:00 am
-Those that went through the training (Policy Review Plus Video) in 2018,
will just need to
"REVIEW"
this time. You will do the complete training every other year. This training is the first ½ hour of each session; you will get the summary of the class, receive SPLC's current policy, and submit to a background check.
-Those that are new to volunteering, new to our church, or did not take the training in 2018
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will attend the "REVIEW" class (above) PLUS watch the a Safeguarding Video. Next year you do only do the review. The complete training will take about an hour.
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Wednesday, November 13th
11:00 am - Village Inn
Bring a Friend!
Grab a friend and meet other seniors for a time of fun and fellowship at the Village Inn
in Wyoming.
Don't forget it's free pie day!
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MONTHLY FOOD TRUCK
A small donation by you can make a big difference in the life of those receiving the gifts. Food donations may be placed in the cart in the Narthex. Volunteers are also needed for this wonderful outreach program.
Sign up at the Welcome Center.
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SAVE THE DATE:
Nov 16-Feed My Starving Children
Nov 17-Bake Sale
Dec 8- Yule Logs
Watch for additional details.
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Join us in making Lefsa!
Sunday, December 22nd at 10:00 am.
If you have equipment or experience you are willing to share, please contact Arlie Post.
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Just a reminder: There is NO Sunday School this week due to the MEA school break.
We continue to need volunteers.
Go to
SignUpGenius
to sign-up for your opportunity to help!
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Holiday Craft Fair
Faith Lutheran Church
Saturday, November 2nd
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
- over 55 different crafters & vendors with something for everyone
- Lefse hand made on site
- Coffee, cinnamon rolls and lunch options for purchase
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9:00 am Worship
10:00 am Congregation Fitness Small Group
10:00 am Sunday School- CANCELLED THIS WEEK
6:30 pm Adult Bible Study
Tuesday, October 22
7:00 pm Cub Parent's Weekly Meeting
Wednesday, October 23
1:00 pm Prayer Time in the Sanctuary
1:30 pm Adult Bible Study
6:30 pm Confirmation/SPLASH
Thursday, October 24
6:00 pm Girl Scout Meeting
Sunday, October 27
9:00 am Worship
10:00 am Congregation Fitness Small Group
10:00 am Sunday School
11:00 am CPR Puppets
6:30 pm Adult Bible Study
6:30 pm Safeguarding God's Children
Save the Dates:
Sunday, November 3 - Safeguarding God's Children
Saturday, November 16 - Feed My Starving Children
Sunday, November 17 - Bake Sale
Sunday, December 8 - Yule Logs
Sunday, December 22 - Lefsa Making
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