December 4, 2016

Calendar of Events

Announcements:

Praise the Lord in Thanksgiving! We collected 220 items with our Baskets of Plenty food drive for the Bethesda Food Pantry on November 20. In addition, $839.00 was donated. Thank you for your generosity.

Poinsettias— Today is the last day to order your poinsettias. Place the form and payment in the office mailbox.

Joining Jesus on His Mission Lifestyle Training- Coming Soon- Save The Date – An exciting event will be happening at St. Paul on January 6, 7 and 8. Reverend Greg Finke will be joining us to provide Missional Lifestyle training. The main training session will be on Saturday, January 7^th at the church from 9 to 3. The weekend will be a fantastic way to kick off your daily walk with Jesus in 2017. There will be more information forthcoming, but save the dates.  Everyone will want to be part of this opportunity. To prepare for this weekend visit Reverend Finke’s website at  www.dwelling114.org and continue to read or reread the book Joining Jesus on his Mission.

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.

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 Benevolence Fund (Friends in Need) was started to act as an emergency fund to help members facing temporary financial difficulties. Currently, the fund is in need of replenishment. We invite you to consider donating to this worthy cause to help your fellow members in need.

2017 Offering Envelopes are ready for pick-up in the narthex. Please pick them up promptly.

Conversational Dinners ….  After talking with several couples, and checking to make sure there was not a Cyclone basketball game, we are going to change our “caroling through the 80’s” evening to Sunday, December 11th.  Carol and Keith Folkmann will be our host couple for the evening.  We will meet at their home at 5:00 pm to divide into two groups and will gather there again after we have caroled to people in the Ames area. We will gather together after caroling for 1980’s era snacks and beverages at the Folkmann home.  If you would like us to come and sing with joyful enthusiasm at your home or you know of someone who enjoys us stopping by to sing a few carols, please let us know.   Plan to be part of this very special evening, enjoying good food, St. Paul friends, and a bit of the 80’s.  Remember, Conversational Dinners are open to all adult members of St. Paul.  No joining fee, no waiting list, just a good time and a chance to get to know your St. Paul “fellow disciples”.  Contact Drue or Ellen Sander for more information.

Needed….People who enjoy Christmas carols.  On Sunday, December 11, participants in Conversational Dinners will once again be caroling to our St. Paul members.  If you would like us to come and carol to you, or if you know of someone whom you think would enjoy listening to the favorite carols, please contact Drue or Ellen Sander at 515-292-3574. 

The Family Service Circle will be having a Christmas Luncheon on Thurs. Dec. 8th at 12:00 noon. All are welcome to attend. Irene Holthaus at 232-1771.

Advent dinner– Potluck Dinner The Trustees will be hosting the potluck dinner on December 7 at 5:45 pm. Drinks, table settings and cookies will be provided by the trustees. Please bring a main dish for the potluck.

The Book to Know group will meet Feb 9 at Adele Knop’s  home to discuss “Her Mother’s Hope” by Francine Rivers. Everyone is invited to read this book and join us for the discussion.