September 14, 2014 Announcements

Preschool Job Opening: The preschool is looking to hire a person to supervise the before-school care from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. on Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Friday. Preschool Treasurer Needed: The Preschool Board is looking for a Treasurer. This is a volunteer position and provides a BIG blessing to the preschool and the families. -If you are interested in either of these positions, contact Lori Jenks at 233-1914.

McFarland Park Outing for Youth All youth in grades 1-12 are invited to our first youth event this Wednesday, Sept 17. We will meet at the church at 5:30 (after midweek) and go to McFarland park for a nature hike, nature scavenger hunt, and have hot dogs and s’mores. We will return to the church around 8pm. Permission slips are located in the west entryway by the clock and must be turned into Wayne Hagemoser, Carla Murphy or the office by TOMORROW (Monday).

 Younkers Coupon Books are for sale now!!!They are $5 to purchase but have a $10 coupon in the book. See any Human Care Board member (Carol Folkmann, Reiny Friedrich, Al Latuska, Brian Weber, Nancy Wiebel), or Karen Griffin to purchase your book. All proceeds will go to Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance to help provide healthy food vouchers, gas vouchers, and rent or utility assistance to persons living in Story County. If you don’t care to purchase a book but would like to donate to Good Neighbor, that would be appreciated as well.

Altar Flowers Please sign up on the bulletin board to provide flowers for our upcoming worship services. Include the reason or dedication on the chart.  Thank you.

Do you ever see people and wonder what their names are? Have you ever heard an announcement regarding a member and wished you could put a face with a name? Are you a new member and wish you had something to help you put names with faces? Help is on the way! We are producing a pictorial family album! There is no cost to have your portraits taken, and you will receive a complimentary 8×10 portrait and directory for participating. Photos will be taken September 16th- 20th here at the church. You can sign up on line at  https://www.securedata-trans14.com/ap/stpaullutheranchurch41/index.php?page=10 or at church on Sundays. To make our directory a success we need volunteers on picture days. See the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board.

Reminder– Women’s Bible study will resume our normal schedule in September, beginning Sept 15th at 5:45 pm.

Learn to Dance  Dance lessons will begin Thursday, Sept 25 and run for 6 weeks (concluding Oct. 30) here in the fellowship hall.  The cost is $65 per couple for the 6 week session. The class is limited to 20 couples. The first 12 to sign up will receive a $10 discount. Sign up on the bulletin board. Questions? Contact Ron or Julie Coy at 233-5097.

Congregational Care Cards are now available and have been placed in the pews. If you or someone you know from the congregation needs meals provided due to illness or surgery, or if someone needs a visit or transportation provided, please fill out the card in the pew rack, place it in the offering plate, and either an elder or Human Care Board member will take action to help out. Thank you!

Jimmy’s has frozen hamburger patties (not cooked) left from the Farm Progress Show.  The meat is from Fareway, made into 1/3 lb patties. There are 72 patties in a box with the box selling for $75.  Or you may purchase a sleeve of 9 patties for $10. The hamburger is 85% lean.  Brats are also available. Contact Jimmy Fangmann at 515-433-1227 if you are interested.

Bring your old laundered jeans and flannel shirts or fabric to the Quilters Box before October 12. They will be taken to Perry where they will be made into quilts for homeless veterans. If you have questions, contact Marilyn Hagemoser at 232-2807.

Conversational Dinners Fall Fireside Festival…September 21st..6:30 pm…at the home of Will and Gretchen Zitterich.  We want to invite all adult singles and couples, young and not as young, of St. Paul to join us for an evening of good food, fun conversation, and an old fashioned wiener roast.  Look for the sign up sheet on the bulletin board.  Bring your beverage of choice; lemonade and water,  and table service will be provided but you are asked to bring lawn or bag chairs and roasting sticks, if you have them.  Questions or more information…contact Drue and Ellen Sander at 515-292-3574 or druellen@hotmail.com