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This Sunday, we begin anew with the season of Advent. Let's embrace this time with anticipation and joy!
Sincerely,
Pastor Jonathan
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Advent Begins November 27
Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed,
for the Mighty One has done great things from me,
and holy is his name.
His mercy is from those who fear him
from generation to generation.
(Luke 1:48b-50)
Despite the challenges and vulnerability she faced, Mary could glimpse the scale and scope of the good news she was part of bringing forth in the birth of Jesus! This good news transcends time and space.
From Generation to Generation…reminds us of the ways our lives, histories, actions, and stories are interconnected and woven together. The work of God is always unfolding in and through us.
This Advent season, how will we carry it forth?
Join us in worship and intergenerational small groups, no matter what your age.
Worship Guide for November 27, 9;00 am
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From Generation to Generation:
An Intergenerational Art Advent
Each Sunday in Advent, we’re offering an Intergenerational Art Experience in our Children’s Parlor and Art Space, 10:15-11:00 am. This is for ALL ages, whether or not you have children of your own at St. Paul’s.
These *activities will relate to the theme in each of our worship services. We encourage the sharing among people of different ages!
Please let us know that you would like to join! Click here to pre-register.
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November 27: There's room for every Story. Scrapbook Wreath
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December 4: God meets us in our fear. Fear-holding Ornaments
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December 11: We can choose a better way. Blooming Wire Sculptures
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December 18: We see God in each other. Imago Dei Luminaries
*Materials subject to change.
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Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.
Colossians 4:2 (NRSV)
For Healing & Grace:
- Sherri Bolton
- Kent Shepherd
- Nathanael (Gayle Buroker’s great nephew)
- Charles Edwards (Lora Lea)
- Jerry Clemmens
- Jane Smerdon
- Jennifer Facion
- Gerry Kuster (Dwight)
- Bill Brousard (Barb)
- Rich Overmann (MaryJane)
- Bob Gilchrist (Penny)
- Linda Mohr
- Laura Azelborn (Brian) Jennie Miller
- Bob Gilchrist (Penny)
- Kathy and Steve Davis
- Jackie Kool (Norm)
- Brandi and Chris Thomas (relatives of Kathy & Steve Davis)
- Dan McAleer (Sally)
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- Milt and Mary Gade
- David Birchmier (Vonda Birchmier’s brother)
- Jennifer DeBaun
- Cheri Young (Gene & Carry Young’s daughter)
- Gottlieb and Simon Bollin (Kristin Simon’s sons)
- Mina Arbore (John)
- Harper Keck
- Linda Hadley
- Judy and Bill Schatz
- Charman Banks (John)
- Quinn Anton Jensen (Nancy & Brice Anton Jensen’s son)
- Ryan Vick
- Kris Yahn (Steve)
In Hospice Care for:
- Margaret Sears (Tom)
- Doris Kurrelmeyer
- Philip Rummells
In Memory of:
- Jody & Mel Svec
- Spence Grayson (Dave Mahlke’s brother-in-law)
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Have a Prayer Request?
Please click here or call the church office at 363-2058 to notify a pastor of a prayer request. Include permission to share with others, or a request for confidentiality.
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Thanks to our Reaching & Receiving Team for providing a wonderful spread for our fellowship time Sunday morning! Also, thanks to the African National cooks who provided the beignets! | | | |
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Learn more about kids' and youth ministries at St. Paul's...
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Panera Bread Ministry Volunteers Needed
We are looking to expand the team that coordinates the Panera Bread each week. If you are interested in being part of the rotation to either pick up the bread or separate it and put it in bags, please let Pastor Jonathan know (jheifner@stpaulsumc.org).
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Front Desk Volunteers Needed
We need people to work 1-2 afternoons a month from 1:30-5pm and occasionally to sub in the mornings (8:30 am-1:30 pm). Please contact Kristin Simon (ksimon@stpaulsumc.org) with questions.
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Tech Team Members Needed
We have a need for individuals to offer to serve ONCE A MONTH on these Teams:
- Audio
- Video
- Facebook Live Streaming
- Slide Presenter
Pick your favorite team! Training is available and gratitude is abundant. Pastor Sherrie has been multi-tasking and serving on two of these teams! So, please consider serving once a month! We need YOU!
Please contact Pastor Sherrie (silg@stpaulsumc.org).
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St. Paul's Merchandise
Get an early start on your Christmas Shopping with St. Paul’s merchandise! T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, baseball t-shirts, coffee mugs, notebooks, and bags.
Shop here.
10% of your purchase will directly support the work of UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief).
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2022 Photo Directory Digital Release!
Reaching & Receiving is happy to provide you with the first iteration of our 2022 Photo Directory.
Thank you to those who were photographed or sent in a photo, and if you have not had the chance to do one or the other yet, there is still time.
If you would like to send a family photo to be included, please email it to photo.directory@stpaulsumc.org, or watch for upcoming Sundays this fall to be photographed.
Currently, we are only offering the directory in pdf format (link available here), but after we have more photos, we will provide printed and bounded copies.
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Donate Your Hy-Vee Receipts and Help St. Paul's ELC
Help support St. Paul’s Early Learning Center by saving and donating your Hy-Vee receipts. We will be collecting until March 31st, 2023. Digital receipts from aisles online count! Just print and send in! View Flyer.
There is a collection box in the St. Paul’s office or contact Julie Hanlin @ jhanlin@stpaulsumc.org.
Money raised is used to support our early childhood programming!
❤️ #KidsWin
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Christmas Eve Meal Volunteer Sign-up
Christmas Eve Meal Volunteer sign ups after worship today in the Connection Center!
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SPRC made the following proposal to Church Council, to take effect at the beginning of the next appointive year, July 1, 2023. 1). Retain one full-time appointed Lead Pastor. 2). Reduce each of the two associate pastor positions from full-time to half-time. We know you may have questions. Church Council and SPRC will host a time for reflections and questions Sunday, November 27 at 10:15 am in the Sanctuary. | | |
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Blue Christmas Tree
As the seasons of Thanksgiving and Christmas are upon us, for some, this is not necessarily a time of peace and joy. For many, it is a time of heartache, sadness, and loneliness.
The Congregational Care Committee understands this and wants to acknowledge this aspect of the holidays by hosting a Blue Christmas Tree. Throughout Advent, you are invited to write a name or a situation for which you are feeling sad or struggling and place it on the tree in the Welcome Space. As the weeks go on, everyone is invited to stop at the tree, look at the stars and lift a prayer for each. A guide to the possible ways of responding will be alongside the tree.
May God bless us all through the upcoming season and see Jesus in the midst of it all.
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Wednesday Evening Advent Study
6:30-7:15 pm
Wednesdays in Advent A small group will meet in the St Paul’s Library to discuss themes from the Advent devotional. Pick up a copy of the devotional in the church office for $5.
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Tim Hein Retirement
Our hand bell choirs are such an amazing blessing in our church and community. We’ve been blessed with Tim’s leadership as Director of our Handbell Choirs for the past 8 years. Tim has shared that he plans to retire at the end of 2022. We’ll be celebrating his ministry on December 11!
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Be Healthy. Be Green. Committee invites you to celebrate a "greener" Christmas.
Gift Wrap Exchange - November 27 - December 14, table in the Gathering Space
Reusing gift wrap makes the holiday a little greener, and exchanging lets us all swap for something new-to-us instead of buying new.
What to bring: wrapping paper, gift bags, ribbons and bows, gift tags, any other gift wrapping items; items that are used but with life left.
Freely take what you will use!
Gift Wrapping Party - Wednesday, December 14, 6:00-8:00 p.m., in the Gathering Space
Our gift wrap exchange will conclude with a gift wrapping party! Bring gifts to wrap and use provided items for creative, eco-friendly gift wrapping! We will demonstrate reusable methods like furoshiki style cloth wraps. Stay for a long time, or stop by before or after your other activities!
Any questions, email Stephanie Heifner (stephanie.heifner@gmail.com)
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Safety Information Meeting
Lt. Charlie Fields of the CRPD will be sharing important safety information with our congregation and what to do in case of an active shooter intruder on Tuesday, November 29th at 6:00 pm in the Wesley Center. All are welcome to attend. For questions or more info, please text or call Director of Maintenance and Security, Lu at 319 929-0132.
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United Women in Faith Celebrate Year End
On Thursday, December 1, United Women in Faith will celebrate another amazing year of Faith, Action, and Sisterhood. All members and friends are invited to a soup luncheon in the Wesley Center presented by Deborah and Elizabeth Circles. Come at 11:30 am to share some fellowship time and shop for Holiday Fair items. Lunch will be served at 12:00 pm, and we will honor the 20 members of our church staff who provide immeasurable support to us and the 11 members of our ELC staff who do the work of providing loving care to children in our midst. Six women who have gone above and beyond in supporting United Women in Faith will be honored with Special Mission Recognition pins, new 2023 officers will be installed, and women of our congregation who have died within the past year will be remembered. Lively Barbershop music will provide our entertainment. Sign up today with your circle, by calling the church office, or at the Connection Center on Sunday mornings. We need a count by Sunday, November 27. This is our way to thank YOU for being a United Woman in Faith, loving, learning, and leading.
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Christmas Eve Meal
December 24th at St. Paul’s
12:00-2:00 pm
Join us for a time of feasting and fellowship at our annual Christmas Eve Meal. This is the first time in three years that we will be hosting the meal in person! A limited number of meals will also be delivered. Reservations are encouraged, with available times at 12:00, 12:30, 1:00, and 1:30 pm.
If you would like to register to join us in person or have meals delivered to you, please call the church office and let us know (319-363-2058).
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The Board of Directors of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Foundation is seeking a person to work part-time as Foundation Treasurer, to provide administrative assistance to the Board and the Executive Director. It is expected this person would work 15-24 hours per month on a flexible schedule, receiving competitive hourly compensation. Requirements include being committed to the dynamic, on-going ministries of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, being fluent in Microsoft 365, especially Excel, and being familiar with funds accounting. Having knowledge of planned giving would be helpful, but this can be learned on the job. Persons interested should submit a resume and a cover letter to Matt Preston, chair of the board, at MPreston@bpglegal.com.
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- Sunday In person & Facebook Live Worship - 9:00 am
- Worship Café (Contemporary) - 11:15 am
- African Nationals Sunday In person & Facebook Live Worship - 12:30 pm
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Sunday Morning Nursery: The Nursery will be available for young families during the 9:00 am service through the adult Sunday School Hour.
- Past Sermon Videos
- Services on Cable TV
- Get Connected with St. Paul's UMC
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