Become a Lay Servant in the UMC

Are you interested in taking the next step in your pathway of discipleship? Maybe becoming a "Lay Servant" in the United Methodist Church would be a way for you to more intentionally look for and take that next step. There are Lay Servant classes being held in our district in May, and you can find out more information here. The deadline to sign up is this Friday, April 25th.

Summer of Wonder: Beyond the Walls of St. Paul's

We are excited to be planning a series of meet-ups this summer for our children, youth, and any member that would like to join in! Summer of Wonder: Beyond the Walls of St. Paul's will allow us to continue many of the same and beloved themes/activities from VBS while also broadening out into more flexible learning environments and emphasizing building relationships across all age groups within our congregation and the broader State College community. Right now we are in the planning phases and are hoping to gather more information from our families and members. Please fill out this form to help us gather information or email Liz McMillan at emcmillan@stpaulsc.org with any questions or interest!

Rwanda Mission

Follow Carol Falke on her public Facebook page while she is in Rwanda, Africa, from April 19th through May 7th. Read stories and see photos about the Urukundo Learning Center, community gatherings on Sunday, and the Sewing School. Please keep Carol, the children, and this beautiful country in your prayers.

Pride Parade

St. Paul’s will be participating in State College Pride again this year on Saturday, June 7th! Thanks to a donation from SPYF, we will have a vehicle and up to 30 marchers in the parade, as well as a table at the festival. We’d like you to be involved! To coordinate things this year, we’ve created a sign up here. Help us show our support for our LGBTQ+ neighbors! If you have questions, please email Caitlin McAlister at library@stpaulsc.org.

Tie Dye Event!

Would you like to join us in being colorful and supporting State College Pride? Directly following our first Sunday of the month lunch next Sunday, May 4th, we will tie dye articles of clothing of your choice in lots of bright, rainbow colors! We will provide all tie dying materials and instructions; you just need to bring an article of clothing (t-shirts, socks, sweatshirts, etc.)! More info on details of the first Sunday of the month lunch to come next week!

Correction

The following were omitted from last week's list of Easter flower donors: In Loving Memory of Betty Blazer, Helen and Roger McClurg, and John Winnett, by Michel Haigh; and In Loving Honor of Emily Winnett, Jay and Suzy Lutz, and Cheryl Mattas, by Michel Haigh. Our apologies!

Retirement Celebration for Superintendent Brenda Leigey

Our superintendent, Rev. Brenda Leigey, will be retiring this summer. A celebration of her ministry will be held on Sunday, June 8th, at Mt. Nittany UMC, with worship starting at 3:00 PM and a reception following at 4:00 PM. All are invited to attend.

Book Study

If you are looking for a group of people with whom to read and have conversation, come and join us as we read and discuss Good Soil by Jeff Chu. Beginning Tuesday, May 6th, we will meet in person in the Wesley Lounge. Email Pastor Sarah at svoigt.wesley@gmail.com if you are interested in being part of this group.

Help Wanted!

We're looking for some new volunteers at the St. Paul’s Shoe Bank! We need some kid-loving people to help give new sneakers to children in need. It’s fun, rewarding and only about 6-10 Saturday mornings a year. Schedules can be flexible. Must have or get clearances. If you have questions or have an interest, please contact Jan Becker at shoebank@stpaulsc.org.

Collecting Items for Mission Central Activity Kits

Mission Central has a goal of assembling 1,000 School Activity Kits during this year’s Susquehanna Annual Conference (May 29-31). Churches in our district have been asked to provide blue or black ink pens and erasers for the kits. Mission Central is also seeking sewers throughout the conference to construct simple tote bags using the Activity Kit Bag Pattern. Please place all donations (pens, erasers, bags) in the box in the Calder Way entrance by Sunday, May 25th. If you have questions, email Debbie Harwell at djph19@outlook.com.

Meals for Out of the Cold Centre County (OOTC)

St. Paul’s UMC will host at Out of the Cold, located at 318 S. Atherton Street, from Monday, April 28th, through Sunday, May 4th. We are looking for volunteers to bring breakfast, dinner, supplies, or to be an evening host. Breakfast should serve around 20 guests and can be dropped off the night before or the morning of your sign-up date. Dinners should be ready-to-serve around 20 guests and can be dropped off at the shelter around 6:00 PM on the sign-up date. Hosts can arrive at the shelter around 6:00 PM for an opportunity to fellowship with guests. Click here for more details and to volunteer. Hosting, providing a meal, or donating supplies are great ways to continue St. Paul’s ministry to the homeless in our area!