June 15, 2014 Announcements

Special Speaker June 22nd! Join us on June 22, during the education hour (9:45-10:45 am), as Russ Krube will be sharing stories and photos about his work at the Casa de Niños children’s home in Tepic, Mexico. Russ has been dedicated to helping these children since 1989. You can learn more at http://russellalan.blogspot.com/ or you can ask Lowell Highby.

Our Sunday School children are collecting various items and cash needed to make health kits for the homeless all during the summer. Please place donations in the basket marked “Health Kits” in the narthex. As a family project for VBS, on Sunday, Aug. 3^rd, participants will be assembling the kits.We hope to be able to make 75 kits that night. The health kits will go to local shelters in Ames, Des Moines and beyond. Items needed include: toothbrushes, tooth paste, washcloths, nylon body scrubbers, body wash, shampoo, razors, combs, band aids, and 16” x 25” dish towels.

Our Quilting group is in need of used sheets, cloth tablecloths, mattress pads, and fabrics for use in making quilts for the needy. Please place in the tub marked “Quilter Supplies” in the narthex. Thanks!!

Today is the last Sunday to bring items for the LWML IWD convention In-gathering. Items for “Phil’s Friends” – comfort items for cancer patients must be here by June 17 at 2:30.  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.

Reminder– Women’s Bible study will continue to meet during the summer on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Mondays at 7:00 pm. We are not doing a series, just stand-alone studies, so all are welcome whatever day you can make it. No special materials or homework – just bring your Bible.

Shoes! Just an update…  42 pairs of shoes were collected at the “Dress for Less” Style show. With other shoes that had been brought, over 100 pairs of shoes were recently taken to HOPE ministries in Des Moines. Thank you!!!  And keep them coming!

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.

JOIN US TODAY AT 9:45 am for SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES!! Pre-School – 6^th Grade / Preschool Gathering Area; 7^th Grade – Adult / Fellowship Hall.  June 15  ~ Creation Q & A:  If God created the world in six days, why are there fossils (such as those from dinosaurs) that have been dated as millions of years old?  No one knows for sure how old uncovered fossils are.  The dating methods used by scientists are based on theory and continually undergo change.  There is no way to prove fossils are as old as scientists have “guessed” them to be.

Farm Progress Show Fundraiser for St. Paul Lutheran Preschool The preschool will be hosting a food booth. We need 35 volunteers for each day. There is a job available for everyone. Carpooling will be available to Boone from the church parking lot each day. Days and hours you may choose to help are as follows: Tuesday, August 26^th- 7 am to 2:15 pm or 5:00 pm, Wednesday, August 27^th-7 am to 2:15 pm or 5:00 pm, and/or Thursday, August 28^th 7 am to 12:15 pm. Please call Lori Jenks (233-1914) or DeAnn Barnes (291-8143) e-mail at education@saintpaulames.org to sign-up. Thank you for your help! will use the funds for new outlets in the classroom, a playground fire truck, picnic tables, and soft furniture for the classroom. Please check your schedules soon. We need to have our helpers lined up by the end of June. Thank you for your help!

TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE AND MAKE TRACKS TO VBS! WEIRD ANIMALS- WHERE JESUS’ LOVE IS ONE-OF-A-KIND. Weird Animals VBS will be held Sunday, Aug. 3 through Wednesday, Aug. 6 from 6-8:15pm with an optional family meal at 5:20pm. VBS is for kids ages 3 through 6^th grade. NEW THIS YEAR– our first night (SUNDAY) is FAMILY NIGHT. We want all members of your family to join us for the whole evening starting with a meal at 5:20pm. We will do an opening in the sanctuary, some songs and a short Bible story lesson and then go back to the Fellowship Hall to assemble the Health Kits as a big group. (see the VBS supply list for items needed). Each family who registers before July 20 (extended from July 1) will receive a free “Sing and Play Stampede” Music CD. We also still need volunteers in various areas to make this community outreach event happen. Please contact Carla Murphy (VBS Coordinator) or Cindy Baas (Board of Education Chair) or see the sign up sheet on the bulletin board.