December 27, 2015 Announcements

Calendar of Events

Announcements:

Reminder– Only one service at 10:00 am next Sunday. (January 3)

Reminder: No Midweek classes Dec. 30. Classes will resume on Jan 6.

The January Epistle is ready to collate- please come on Monday (the 28th) at 9:15 am if you can help.

Looking for a way to serve? We need people to serve Sunday morning coffee at 9:45 am in January. The sheet is posted on the bulletin board.

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.

We still have some St. Paul Logo jackets available in limited sizes. If you are interested, talk to Ron Coy. They are still $10.

The Human Care Board is collecting warm hats and gloves, as well as socks, for needy men, women, and children. You may place your donations in the labeled bin in the east coat area. Thank you.

The Blood Drive will be held at the church’s parking lot in Life Serve’s Blood-Mobile on Tuesday, January 26th, from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM. – For those people who are interested in signing up, or who have questions, contact Brian Weber at (515) 450-2358.

Psalms & Spirituals with the National Lutheran Choir Join the National Lutheran Choir by artistic director and organist, David Cherwien, for a unique blend of choral music, spoken reflections and congregational hymnody. Experience the artistry of the National Lutheran Choir as they perform songs of faith, and join together in singing well-known – and perhaps new – hymns with the choir! Saturday, February 20, 2016 – 7PM at First United Methodist Church, 516 Kellogg Avenue, Ames, IA 50010.

Thank-You to all Thrivent members who have St. Paul Lutheran Church in directing 2015 Thrivent Choice Dollars. With everyone’s support the total amount has a significant impact this year! Remember, that after choosing St. Paul Lutheran Church on-line, you can also contact Jerry Schradle, St. Paul Financial Secretary, and choose a specific area/board/activity you would like your Choice Dollars to be applied to. God’s blessings for your support!

THANK YOU! The AEA and Beloit wish to thank the generous people St Paul congregation for the multitude of Christmas gifts. You cannot begin to know the joy and love that you sharing with these needy children. The families are so grateful and blessed. Thanks also for having all your gifts for all 40 children on time and making this a wonderful experience. Your generosity speaks volumes. ~Gretchen Z, Vice chair, Women’s ministry.

Conversational Dinners- Christmas caroling was the December event. After contacting several St Paul members, we were able to Carol to 11 couples or individuals; Maureen and Reiny for being our gracious hosts; the Naughty band outdid themselves with “sinfully delicious” desserts and appetizers. On January 10th we will gather in small once again for our “soup supper”. host couple will act as the “captain” calling the game plan. can bring a soup or you can have just a couple of people bring a soup, each group can decide for themselves. If you would like to be a January host, please contact Ellen. Sander at 292-3574 or e-mail druellen@hotmail.com.

THANK YOU – the Family Service Quilting Group wishes to thank the family of Norma Buss for the gift of a new sewing machine given in her memory. Norma loved to sew and quilt,the quilters will think of her fondly while using this fantastic gift.Thanks so much – what away to keep her memory alive.

Don’t miss this major mission event at Mission Central! Come hear several missionary presentations at 1:00 pm on January 20, 2016. This is a very special event– please see the flyer on the bulletin board. For more information, contact Mission Central – LCMS World Mission, 40718 Highway E 16, Mapleton, Iowa 51034, PH: 712-882-1029, Gary.Thies@lcms.org