January 29, 2017 Announcements

Calendar of Events

Announcements:

Director of Music Ministry Update- The search group for our new director has met with little success during the four month search.  The group did interview one candidate.  Members of the group feel there is an opportunity to serve the Lord if the position is split into multiple positions.  Thus, if the Lord moves you to consider serving, or you know of someone who has expressed an interest in serving, as Vocal Choir Director, or as Bell Choir Director, or as part-time organist, please visit with a member of the search group.   It is our hope that by dividing up the duties we can find qualified and willing candidates to serve the Lord in these areas of our music ministry.  “Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord” (Ephesians 5:19b)

Wednesday morning Bible study – Come explore the book of Jeremiah. This major prophet laments the destruction of the temple, the siege on Jerusalem, and the people’s being led away as captives into exile.  Yet he also predicts the coming age of the new covenant under the Righteous Branch, who will be the Good Shepherd. Please read chapters 16-20 for this week’s session. We meet 10:30-11:30 in the fellowship hall.

Mark your calendar for Team Sunday February 5! Though we may cheer for different teams every day, we can all agree we are on God’s Team. All you have to do to participate is wear your favorite team colors or a St. Paul shirt.

The participants planning on attending the 2019 National Youth Gathering in Minneapolis will be holding their annual Super Sunday Subs Fundraiser! Sub sandwiches can be ordered for $10 and will be available for pick up on Super Sunday, February 5^th.  Your support in ordering a sub will help offset the cost each participant will need to contribute. Thank you in advance for your ongoing support!  Today is the last day to order subs.

We have just a few left of Greg Finke’s book, “Joining Jesus on His Mission”. They are $10.  Contact the office if you would like one.

A Seedy Opportunity!   St. Paul has been given an exciting opportunity to raise funds and all it requires is counting to 5.  “Our Iowa” magazine is contracting with us to insert 5 sunflower seeds into envelopes for a future issue.  The process is very simple and we invite anyone (over the age of 12) to participate. Materials are set up in the fellowship hall (east end).  We are planning to work each Tuesday evening, 6:30- ?. Come and join the fun! You may also come anytime you are available… individuals or groups. For more information contact John Murphy at 451-2860.

HELP NEEDED: The Women’s Ministry Team is asking for volunteers to help with childcare during the American Heritage Girls. A helper is need to assist Susan Fangmann with the care of 2- 8 of the leaders’ children between the hours of 4 pm and 5:15 pm two Mondays per month. What a great opportunity to Join Jesus in His Mission as we share God’s love with the leader’s children! Sign-up on the church bulletin board or call Gretchen Zitterich at -201-7570.  Thank you.

Thank you January host couples.  Conversational Dinners – Sunday February 12th- Conversational Dinners will visit Della Viti on Sunday, February 12th at 5:30.  Della Viti is Iowa’s 1st self-serve Wine Bar, located at 323 Main Street.  Plan now to treat your special Valentine to some great wine, beer or other beverages and 00’s cuisine, in a intimate and romantic setting.   More details will follow.  Contact Drue and Ellen Sander at druellen@hotmail.com or call 292-3574 to make your reservation.

The LCMS churches in our area are gathering together TODAY for an important event on Doctor Prescribed Suicide. Knowledgeable speakers from Lutheran Family Services will share information and facilitate discussion. If you’d like to attend, please talk to Pastor, who will be going to the event. We hope to arrange carpooling for those wishing to attend.

Concerns when a loved one nears the end of life are emotional, confusing and can be a source of disagreement for a family. Adding to that difficulty is the expanding legal access to Doctor Prescribed Suicide in the United States. Iowa has recently been targeted for the legalization of this practice. Please join us to learn more and participate in a lively discussion about Doctor Prescribed Suicide.

The meeting will be at Christ Lutheran Church, Bouton, 2:30 – 4:30 pm TODAY. See the bulletin insert for more information.