October 23, 2016 Announcements

Calendar of Events

Announcements:

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.

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.

TODAY 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 Book to Know group will meet Nov 10 at Lori Jenks’ home to discuss “Snow Day” by Bill Coffey. Everyone is invited to read this book and join us for the discussion.

PLEASE JOIN US on Sunday, October 23 welcoming our new members to our church family at St. Paul. Pastor Jenks will welcome our new members in the morning church services and the Evangelism Team will welcome them during fellowship time after the early service. God is truly blessing us with this opportunity!

Trunk or Treat is Oct 30, 2-3:30 pm. 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.

October 30^th– Recognition- Mary Nelson has provided great leadership and enthusiasm for the past fifteen years as the Director of the Music Program at St. Paul.  Join us on October 30^th one final time to listen and enjoy this talented musician.  We will recognize Mary before the start of Bible Class on October 30^th.  Please join us.

Conversational Dinners…November 13th.   “As Time Goes By” in the 1970’s.  We will be gathering in groups of 8-10 people at 6:00 on November 13th.  So remember back to what was happening in your life in the 70’s, (military, marriage, college, family, hair style, food and current events) and join us for the evening.  If you would like to be a host couple please contact Drue and Ellen Sander. The Sanders hosted the first dinner of 2016-17 and we were blessed with a beautiful fall evening, food like Mom used to make, and clothes that were definitely 60’s.  A big thank you to all who came and made the evening “so 60’s-ish.”

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 30^th 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.

Harvest Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 5 from 8:30 am– 1 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Boone. See the flyer on the bulletin board.

Quilters Needs- We could still use some gently used sheets for the quilts. Please leave them in the bin marked “Quilting Supplies” under the coat rack at the east entrance. you.

The free-will offerings at today’s Coffee Fellowship will be going towards LCMS Hurricane Matthew efforts.

A THANK YOU The recent Lutherans For Life calling project held at St. Paul was very successful. Thanks to the 18 volunteer callers; 152 churches were reached with 147 of them saying yes to some type of special monetary help to support the ministry of LFL. That is a 97% participation rate! No other calling project in other states surpassed these results. LFL’s John Hawkins said our callers in Iowa really came through for LFL in a big way. On behalf of John and LFL, many thanks to all who helped. A special thanks to St. Paul for the use of their facilities. To God be the glory!!  RoxAnne Lamb

The Quarterly Giving Reports are in your member mailboxes located near the Wilson Ave. doors.