May 8, 2016 Announcements

Calendar of Events

Announcements:

Nick Schieffer will lead a special safety training session this Sunday, May 8, during the education hour in the fellowship hall. This training is part of the emergency response plan that our congregation has worked to put into place.

Hey youth and their families -Let’s get together for one last time before summer! Join us this Wednesday, May 11 from 5:30-7:30 here at church for a potluck picnic and games. The Board of Youth will provide the main dish, drink and table service. Youth and families should bring side dishes and desserts. Bring any indoor or outdoor games if you wish. We will have relay races and things available too! Event will be held rain or shine.

Adventureland Fun Days!  Discounted Adventureland tickets now good through June 30.  Due to the park unable to open this past Saturday, 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.

QUILTERS: We will meet on Thursday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for another Thrivent Action Team event. We will have additional fabric to cut, sew, press, and sew into quilt tops for assembling into quilts. Everyone welcome–wear your T-shirts if you have one; otherwise, we have some available. Remember your sack lunch.

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.

For the Wednesday Bible study on Isaiah, please read Isaiah chapters 56-60 for our next session on May 11.

The Nominating Committee has a few positions that need to be filled for the coming year.  They are: Church Recording Secretary; Chair– Board of Evangelism;  Vice Chair– Board of Education;  Vice Chair– Board of Stewardship.  We encourage all St. Paul members to be involved in our TEAM to help things run smoothly at St. Paul. Please pray if God is calling you to serve in one of these positions.  If you have any questions about a position and what it involves contact Chris Hand at 515-229-3072.

Offering COUNTERS NEEDED! In reviewing the feedback from the Time & Talent forms we have received, we still see a 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 9 at 5:45 pm) will look at Abraham & King Saul.

Trinity Lutheran School,Boone, Iowa, is seeking a 5th-6th grade instructor for the 2016-17 school year. self-contained class with possible departmentalization based on applicant’s certifications/endorsements. application letter, resume and credentials to: Rick Gustafson, Principal, Trinity Lutheran School, 712 12th Street, Boone, IA .

Bring a dish to share and join us for the Senior Fellowship Potluck on Wednesday, May 11 at 11:30 am.

We have the Joining Jesus on His Mission books by Greg Finke. 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.

Informed Choice 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. A short video will be presented today during the service.

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.