October 16, 2016 Announcements
Calendar of Events
| Sunday | Food Bank Sunday | |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 16 | 8:30 am | Worship with Holy Communion |
| 9:30 am | Coffee Fellowship | |
| 9:45 am | Education Hour | |
| 11:00 am | Worship with Holy Communion | |
| Monday | Epistle Items Due | |
| Oct 17 | 10:15 am | Preschool chapel |
| 5:45 pm | Women’s Bible study | |
| 7:00 pm | Voter’s Meeting | |
| Tuesday | ||
| Oct 18 | 10:15 pm | Preschool Chapel |
| 6:30 pm | Bell choir | |
| 7:30 pm | Parish choir | |
| Wednesday | ||
| Oct 19 | 10:30 am | Luke Bible study |
| 4:30 pm | Midweek/Confirmation classes | |
| 6:00 pm | Praise Team practice | |
| Thursday | ||
| Oct 20 | 8-10 am | Kiwanis |
| Friday | |
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| Oct 21 | ||
| Saturday | ||
| Oct 22 | ||
| Sunday | New Member Sunday | |
| Oct 23 | 8:30 am | Service of the Word |
| 9:30 am | Coffee Fellowship | |
| 9:45 am | Education Hour | |
| 11:00 am | Service of the Word | |
Announcements:
Beta Sigma Psi, the Lutheran Fraternity at Iowa State, is having its annual brunch TODAY from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Tickets at the door are $6. Several of these young men came and helped spread the mulch left from the tree that was taken down, so support their fraternity if you can.
The LWML Quarterly is the official publication of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. A one-year subscription is only $5. It is full of news and mission updates. Please sign up in the narthex if you would like to receive it. It will be placed in your member mailbox when it arrives.
The Book to Know group will meet Nov 10 at Lori Jenks’ home to discuss “Snow Day” by Bill Coffey. Everyone has plenty of time to read this book and join us for the discussion.
PLEASE JOIN US on Sunday, October 23 in welcoming our new members to our church family at St. Paul. Pastor Jenks will be recognizing our new members in the morning church services and the Evangelism Team will be welcoming them during fellowship time following the early service. God is truly blessing us with this opportunity!
Trunk or Treat is Oct 30. We really could use more trunks and more volunteers for the Trunk or Treat. can be hosted by individuals, families or groups. can choose any theme and be as simple or as creative as you wish. Please help us provide a great experience for the kids and families who will come and learn more about Jesus at St. Paul. Please sign up on the bulletin board or call the office or email and we will add your name to the list.
The 2016 Annual Banquet for the Ames Informed Choices Medical Clinic, with guest speaker comedian Brad Stine, is on Thursday, Oct 27 at the Quality Inn ands Suites—Starlite Village, 2601 E 13th St. in Ames. Seating begins at 6:45 pm, dinner and program from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Please register by Thursday, Oct 20 by going to www.InformedChoiceIA.org, or by calling (319) 337-0575. There is no charge to attend, but adults only please, as seating is limited.
Please make plans to attend the special voters meeting Monday evening, October 17 at 7:00 pm. The St. Paul Facilities Assessment Team will be presenting information relating to potential church facility & property changes. In support of our 10Vision, the Facilities Assessment Team will be asking the church members/voters to approve making a formal bid to purchase the Ames School District property located at 1621 Wilson Avenue (1 block north of the church). We are certainly open to a full discussion and look forward to addressing all questions and concerns. For families with younger children, we are planning to provide childcare during the meeting time.
POSITION AVAILABLE: Director of Music Ministry- We are seeking a person to lead our music program at St. Paul. The duties of this part time position would to be to direct the Bell Choir and the Parish Choir. In addition, the opportunity to serve as part time organist would be available. Compensation to be commensurate with experience and qualifications. If interested, email pop09@aol.com for more information. opportunity has been posted on the St. Paul website and Facebook page. share with your family, friends and on social media.
AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS $5 BAKE SALE. Please support our new troop at our Reformation Day Bake Sale Sunday October 30th here at St Paul. There will be Martins Munchies, Katie’s Cupcakes, Reformation Rice Krispy treats, and a variety of goodies for $5 a plate in the narthex. Thank you from troop 2016IA.
Next Sunday we will be collecting Mites for the LWML Mission Grants. October featured Grant- $90,000 Deaconess Training. This grant will provide educational and financial support to our partner churches who have introduced deaconess training programs within their church body like the Philippines, Latvia, Liberia, Indonesia, to name a few. It will also promote education to the underprivileged women who have a passion to learn confessional theological studies and serve the church. Further, the grant helps to purchase text books and other resources; funds short term mission trips to disaster hit areas; and scholarships, student aid, and tuition support.
The Quarterly Giving Reports are in your member mailboxes located near the Wilson Ave. doors.
