March 15, 2015 Announcements

The Life of Christ choir cantata scheduled for the March 22 worship services will not be held this year. However, during the March 22 services we will instead have a Life of Christ hymn sing, with readings and hymns that take us through the Life of Christ, from birth to ascension.

Youth Sunday in April – this is your time to let God’s light shine through you! We will need all available youth to participate in the special Youth Sunday on April 26. This is a Sunday when the youth are in charge of both church services. If you have ideas or something special you would like to do or share as part of this Sunday,  please contact Wayne Hagemoser or Carla Murphy.

Nominating Committee: It is that time of the year to begin the process of selecting our officers and board for the 2015-2016 church year. All members should prayerfully consider serving the Lord in the upcoming year. The and talent mailing that we have received provides a convenient opportunity to indicate your desire to serve the Lord in 2015-2016.The nominating committee will review the time and talent findings and contact you regarding area of interest.   All positions are very important in the work of the Lord at St. Paul but this year into the regular positions we will need a treasurer. After five years of faithful service to the Lord as treasurer, Dean Ulrichson is stepping down. you want to discuss the duties of any of the positions, including treasurer, one of the nominating committee co-chairs, Steve Vollstedt or Paul Knop.

EASTER PRAYER VIGIL – HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 4^th     A long-standing tradition at St. Paul, Holy Saturday is observed with a 9-hour prayer vigil (6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) in the church sanctuary.  This vigil is divided into 15-minute time periods in which to meditate and pray—you (and family members) are invited to sign up for one or more of these periods.  All members (youth and adults) are encouraged to participate in the Holy Saturday prayer vigil on April 4^th, Holy Saturday of Easter weekend, in the church sanctuary.  The signup board is located on a table in the west narthex.  Come and spend 15 minutes of your time in this special prayer and meditation time with your Lord.  Prayer request cards are located next to the signup board for those who wish to submit special prayers for a loved one, neighbor, friend, co-worker, etc. “After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD made him prosperous again and gave him twice as much as he had before.”  Job 42:10

Free Road Trip to Concordia University in Seward, NE All high school students are invited to a “college visit” on Friday, March 27, 2015. See the flyer on the bulletin board for more details.

St Paul Preschool is in need of a treasurer.  The work can be done online from your home.  We use Quicken books. Please prayerfully consider helping out this great program.  Please contact DeAnn Barnes or Lori Jenks for more information.

Easter Breakfast Volunteers Needed: The Women of the Word have lots of opportunities for you to be a part of our Easter breakfast. egg crackers to decorators, we need you all. the first to sign up!!! sign up sheet is on the bulletin board. For more information, contact Ellen Sander at druellen@hotmail.com or 292-3574.

Casting Call for our Mystery Dinner…on April 11th there’s a party at the Deadwood Saloon to celebrate the winner of the biggest poker game West of the Mississippi. an unfortunate turn of events, the celebration becomes a murder investigation, a real “who done it”. Needed are 12 old west characters who are quick with an answer and have a flair for the dramatic. The sign up sheet is in the Fellowship Hall. Ellen Sander or Vicki Roach for further details.

Thank you to the NYG families for providing the delicious meal on Wednesday, March 11.

Get Your Discounted Tickets for Family Days at Adventureland! Family Days are April 25-26 and May 2-3. These are special “substance free” promotional days at Adventureland. Tickets are good for one day of your choice of April 25 or 26 or May 2 or 3. This event gives families a chance to enjoy rides and games with families/friends from our church. Cost is $20 per person which is half the normal price and children under 3yrs. are free! Sign up for tickets on the bulletin board to reserve your tickets for fun! (Your family can also invite friends.)

We will be cleaning up the church kitchen on Tuesday, March 24, at 3:00 pm. Many hands make light work. Please come if you can help! ~Women of St. Paul