January 8, 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)

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. 

New Wednesday morning Bible study begins January 11 – 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 1-5 for the first 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.

Conversational Dinners…”Caroling Thru the 80’s was fun for everyone…thank you to Carol and Keith Folkmann for welcoming us all to their festive home, and to all our hardy carolers who braved the cold temperatures and to those we sang to, as they warmed our hearts. Next we will meet on January 15th at 6:00 for our “Soup”er 90’s evening. of all kinds will be on the menu. night could be “chili” but don’t let that turn you into a couch “potato” and just “veg” out…don’t be “chicken”, come out and be part of the 90’s fun. If you would like to host in January, contact Drue or Ellen Sander.

The Family Service Quilting group will meet on Thursday January 12th from 10:15 until 2:00 p.m. will be a Thrivent Action Team Event. Your T-Shirts. Bring a sack lunch enjoy at noon. is welcome to join in.

Un-Deck the Halls- We will be taking down the Christmas tree and all the decorations on Saturday, January 14^th around 8:30 or 9:00 or whenever you can come in the morning to help. If you cannot come on Saturday, there are some items that can be taken down before Saturday the 14th.This would make less work for Saturday morning. Please let me know if you would like to work on something before Saturday morning, January 14.Just send me an email at japeter@iastate.edu or call me at 450-4039.

January LYF Event  We are going to Spinning Wheels Skating Rink in Ogden to go roller skating on Sunday, January 15. have children at church at 1:15 and pick up children at 4:45 at church.We are looking for volunteers to drive the youth to and from. Parents are more than willing to come and watch. (You don’t have to pay if you are just watching) St. Paul will pay for the skating, but you will need your own money for concession stand items. Also, don’t forget your socks (you will need socks to skate).  Permission forms are due Wednesday, January 11th.