May 22, 2016 Announcements

Calendar of Events

Sunday  New Member Sunday
May 22 8:30 am Service of the Word
  9:30 am New Member/Graduate Reception
  9:45 am Education Hour
  11:00 am Service of the Word
  4-6:00 pm Jenks graduation party
Monday   
May 23 9:15 am Collate Epistle
  10:15 am Preschool Chapel
  5:45 pm Women’s Bible study
  6:00 pm Men’s Bible study
Tuesday   
May 24 10:15 am Preschool chapel
Wednesday   
May 25 6:00 pm Praise Team Practice
Thursday  
May 26  12:00 pm  Family Service Ladies Luncheon
Friday  
May 27
  Last Day of Preschool
Saturday  
May 28
 
Sunday  Only One Service Today
May 29 10:00 am Worship with Holy Communion

Announcements:

Reminder: Only one service next Sunday, May 29, at 10:00 am.

The June Epistle is ready to collate- please come on Monday (the 23rd) at 9:15 am if you can help

Today is Mite Box Sunday. Please help the LWML reach their new Mite goal of $2,000,000 by dropping your extra coins or bills in the large Mite box. All those extra coins and bills are very much appreciated. Thanks.

Adventureland Fun Days!  Discounted Adventureland tickets now good through June 30.  Due to the park unable to open April 30, they are extending the Substance-Free tickets through June 30. So if you have purchased your tickets already, you have more options to use them. If you would still like to purchase tickets, please contact Carla Murphy, but do so soon as we have a limited number available.

2016-2017 Service schedules are in your member mailboxes. Please let the office know of any trades or changes. Thanks.

The St. Paul Church (in rural Boone) Ladies Society invites all women to their “Mother, Daughter, Friend Salad Supper” on Wed, June 1 at 6:00 pm. They will be collecting items for Orphan Grain Train. (See the wish list on the bulletin board.) A speaker from the new Orphan Grain Train Clemons location will give a short presentation following the salad supper.

Power point and Soundboard operators needed!  We would like to get a few more people trained to operate the power point and soundboard. It is not that difficult, but training is required. We will make sure you are completely comfortable with the operation before assigning you.  Please contact the office if you have questions or are interested.

Offering COUNTERS NEEDED! In reviewing the feedback from the Time & Talent forms we have received, we still need few more volunteers to cover the “counters”for next year. If you are interested and willing to serve in this area, please contact Keith Folkmann at (515) 441-6489 / keith.folkmann@gmail.comthe church office at (515) 232-5838 /office@saintpaulames.org. Thank-you for considering this stewardship opportunity.

Women’s  Bible study  We are doing a spring / summer study on “Focus Lost, Focus Restored”. It looks at several people in the Bible and can be done as individual sessions, so come when you are able. All women are invited to attend.  Our next lesson (May 23 at 5:45 pm) will look at Solomon.

THE MIGHTY MITE MINUTE TODAY is Mite Box Sunday. Please help the LWML reach its $2,000,000 mission goal by placing your extra coins or bills in the large Mite box in the narthex. Thanks.

We have the Joining Jesus on His Mission books by Greg Finke. This book tells you how to share Jesus’ love in everyday life. Pastor will lead a Bible study on this in the fall, so if you would like to read it over the summer you can purchase them for $10 at Adult Bible study today or from the office.

YOU ARE INVITED to be part of exciting mission opportunities!Spread the word! See the following mission trips: (Information and registration is on the bulletin board and  also at www.idwlcms.org under IOWAY) July 10 – 17:Elk River, Minnesota; August 5 – 7:Omaha, Nebraska;  September 30 – October 2: Camp Okoboji, Milford Iowa;  December 29 – January 5: Pasadena California and optional one day trip to Tijuana Mexico. Scholarships are available. Contact Ellie Menz515-370-1159 with questions.

Informed Choices of Iowa Clinic will be having a Walk for Life and Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, June 4. See the display in the narthex with details on how to sign up. For more information or questions, contact Marlene Johnson at 292-1316.

The Book to Know group will meet July 14 to discuss “Band of Sisters” by Cathy Gohlke. There is plenty of time to get this book read and join us.

OUR FAMILY SERVICE LUNCHEON will be May 26th beginning at 12 noon. Main features: FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP .All women are invited. No need to bring food as it will be provided. Contact Marilyn Hagemoser at 232-2807 if you can make it. Hope to see you there.

Please join Operation Barnabas in a “Drive-Thru” Memorial Day Supply Drive for Veterans! Simply “Drive-Thru” Camp Dodge on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30th, from 5 to 9 a.m. and drop off donations to benefit Veterans in Central Iowa. While at Camp Dodge enjoy a free breakfast during the Van and Bonnie Show. (Note: free breakfast until it runs out.)  The list of items needed is on the bulletin board.