May 4, 2014 announcements

The WOSP want your old cell phones and empty ink cartridges. Someone in your family got a new cell phone?? Please bring us your old cell phones (with charger) and home and/or office ink cartridges and place them in the container in the fellowship hall. These will be sold and the money used to defray the cost of the LWML convention in Des Moines in 2015.

There is a need for English teachers to lead classes this summer at Memorial Lutheran Church in Ames. Right now we have a lot of openings. Classes will be June 18 – July 23. Our schedule is flexible! Materials will also be provided, and class sizes are 3-8 students which makes it relaxed and laid-back. No training is necessary, If you speak English, you are qualified, as students just want to practice pronunciation. If anyone is interested, contact Memorial Lutheran Church (515.292.5005). Thanks, Hannah Moore, coordinator

Mite Sunday Minute ~ Lutheran Friends of the Deaf produced their original Religious Educational Materials for the Deaf from 1950 – 1970. The request for materials for the deaf has not declined, in fact it has grown to include countries such as Kenya, Ghana, Zambia, Macau, India, and Russia. A mission grant of $100,000 will continue their work to produce a new Bible story series for the deaf. Please help the LWML reach this mission goal by placing your donation in the large mite box in the narthex.

Camp Okoboji has some exciting things going on this year. Camps are available for youth in 3rd grade up through High School: Adventure Camp; Sports camps; Jr High week; Youth week. There are also Family, Adult, and Women’s retreats. Scholarships are available. See the brochure on the magazine rack near the bathrooms for details.

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

First service attendees, if you use the full worship service bulletin, please return it to the basket in the back row for use at the second service.

The LWML IWD convention Ingathering will be items for “Phil’s Friends” – comfort items for cancer patients.  The list includes: Fleece blankets; Bibles; Christian CDs; Journals – For Men and Women; Thick, fuzzy women’s socks; Packaged Tea; Word Search, Puzzle, and Game Books; Non–flavored chap stick; Bandanas or warm hats; Men’s Baseball Hats; Travel Sized lotion; $5 gift cards from Panera, Dairy Queen, or Starbucks; Playing cards (standard cards, Uno, etc.); Biotene mouthwash–travel size.  Place items in the tub marked LWML.

Join us Wednesday, May 14 at Moore Park for the annual LYF picnic from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Thank you to all who helped make the “Dress for Less” style show a success: models; organizers; salad suppliers; kitchen help and attendees.

Reminder– Women’s Bible study will not meet May 5 due to Kingdom Workers.  We will meet the 12th and the 19th at 7:00 pm; but not May 26 due to the Memorial Day holiday.

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.

Are you an adult who has never been confirmed?Would you like to learn more about the core beliefs of the Christian church, drawn from Scriptures? Would you like to dig deeper into the foundations of our faith and the teachings which come from Christ? We are working to make plans for a new adult confirmation class. The class would involve workbook lessons you complete at home and group discussions with Pastor and other participants in the class.You may attend the class simply to review the material and to refresh your faith, or you may attend with a goal of being confirmed.If you are an adult who has an interest in this, please speak to Pastor Jenks very soon.