April 20, 2014 announcements

The Quarterly contribution statements are ready to be picked up from your member mailbox.

The Praise Team is in great need of a percussionist or rhythm person.  If you can help out, please talk to Joan Ingwersen. 

Items Needed for the Haiti Mission Trip  We are accepting donations of school supplies, health items and back packs for the upcoming Mission trip to Haiti. Donation bins are located in the east entryway.

Rejoice!!!  He is Risen!!!  Come, share in the joy as we celebrate Easter morning.  Please join us for Easter Breakfast.  We will gather in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the service for scrambled eggs, ham or sausage links, fresh fruit cup, sweet treats (muffins, rolls, etc.), juice, milk and coffee.  The proceeds from the Breakfast Free Will Donation will help fund the 2016 National Youth Gathering.  A huge thank you to everyone who donated time and talents to make our Easter Breakfast a success, especially to Phil and Alberta Voge for donating the sausage and ham and to the ladies who made our beautiful table decorations.  You make everything run smoothly and taste delicious.

Higher Power Returns The very popular Christian quartet is returning to St. Paul for a concert  next Saturday, April 26, at 7:30. Our own St. Paul Quartet “Rock Solid” will be the opening act. Join us for some great Gospel Music!

Conversational Dinners:  Sunday, May 4th,  we will be taking a walk down memory lane, as we meet for the final dinner this year.  As proms and formal dances are taking place in the community, do you remember your “big dance night”?  Bring pictures or stories to share it you have them.  We will meet at 6:00pm at the Stone Brook Clubhouse for a spring potluck dinner and ask that you bring a dish or two to share, your beverage of choice, and your own table service.  We will provide lemonade and water. Couples, singles, everyone at St. Paul is welcome to join us.  There is no membership fee, just come and enjoy the friend/fellowship we have here at St Paul.  Contact Drue and I at 292-3574 or druellen@hotmail.com if you plan to join us or if you have any questions about Conversational Dinners.

Midweek classes will resume Wed, Apr 23.

REMINDER: Youth Sunday Service, April 27^th  BOTH SERVICES, except that children ages preschool – 2^nd grade only need to attend the 11:00 service.

St Paul has the opportunity to plant & maintain the flower garden by the bridge at Brookside Park. We took care of this garden last year in memory of friend Dave Cavanaugh. need to notify the city soon so if you are willing to spent some time playing in the dirt , please contact Tom & Judy Peter at tpeterames@gmail.com or the church office.

Thank you Preschoolers, Parents, Candy Buyers, and Donation Givers….Saint Paul Lutheran Preschool has the final profit total in and the amount is unbelievable!!!Our goal was to raise $500 for playground equipment. After all candy orders were turned in, plus donations received, our grand total of profit is $3,524!!! God is good! We praise God for leading so many people with generous hearts to sell and buy See’s Candy, and/or give a financial donation to our playground fundraiser! We know that everyone will enjoy their candy or seeing the sweet smiles on children’s faces as they play at the playground.  

Lose your Fit-Bit? Contact the office.

SUMMER STAFF POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT CAMP OKOBOJI: Positions for a waterfront lifeguard, and general staffing to cover housekeeping, dining hall food service, canteen, recreation equipment check-out, and grounds keeping duties. Applicants must be 17 years of age or older. A Summer Staff Application form is available at www.campokoboji.org .Weekly salary, room and board are provided to each summer staff from May 12 – August 17.