Calendar
Sunday, August 25th - LWML Mites Due
8:00am & 10:30am – Worship (Central Site)
9:15am - Bible Class/Sunday School (Central Site)
9:15am – Worship/Communion (Northwest Site)
9:15am – 11:00am – Wille Celebration (Immanuel Lutheran, Belvidere)
10:30am – Bible Class (Northwest Site)
6:30pm – Confirmation Meeting (Northwest Site)
7:15pm – Acolyte Training/Refresher (Northwest Site)
Monday, August 26th
6:30pm – Church Council (Central Site)
Wednesday, August 28th
7:00am – 7:45am - Men’s Devo & Prayer (Stockholm Inn)
8:25am - Chapel
Saturday, August 31st
6:00pm - Contemporary Worship (Northwest Site)
Sunday, September 1st
8:00am & 10:30am – Worship/Communion (Central Site)
9:15am - Bible Class/Sunday School (Central Site)
9:15am – Worship (Northwest Site)
10:30am – Bible Class (Northwest Site)
6:30pm – Confirmation (Northwest Site)
News and Notes
- We CELEBRATE THE CONCLUSION OF SEMINARY STUDY FOR PASTOR CIPRYS AND BONNIE!!! - The Ciprys family would like to invite you to an open house at the Northwest Site this weekend, Sunday, August 25th from 2 to 4pm in celebration of Pastor Frank Ciprys finishing his studies at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Love to see you there. Ice cream and cake will be served. No gifts please. Cards are welcomed! They both want to thank all of you for your prayers, love, and support and how you have been so kind.
- Confirmation age kids (7th & 8th grades) kick off with a meeting this weekend on Sunday, August 25th at 6:30pm at the Northwest site. At this meeting we will go over requirements for confirmation and get organized to begin regular classes on September 8th.
- Acolytes who are beginning anew (5th – 8th grades) or could use a refresher are asked to come this weekend on Sunday (August 25) at 7:15pm (following Confirmation) at Northwest site for a training and organizational session. At this meeting we will work toward scheduling your times to serve as acolytes as well. Come learn how to “enlighten us” in our worship!
- LADIES GUILD extends a welcoming invitation to ALL WOMEN to our meeting and potluck on Wednesday, September 4th at 12:00pm at the Northwest Site. The calendar for 2013-2014 is planned and will be presented. Interested and curious NEW MEMBERS are invited to be our guests. We encourage you to join with us and participate in a few or all of the service and social activities planned for this year. CURRENT MEMBERS please bring a dish to pass. Table service, beverage and dessert are provided. Yearly dues of $20.00 will be collected. Remember to bring an item for the "Gifts from the Heart" collection, and MITES saved over this summer.
- Congregational Picnic – Children, Parents, Grandparents and Great Grandparents of St Paul! Please join us September 8th for a picnic celebration of the 125th anniversary of St Paul Lutheran Church and School! We pray the Lord will provide us with sunshine and we will provide the hamburger and hot dogs, buns, fixings and table service. Please bring a salad, vegetable or desert to pass. Sign up sheets are located in the Narthex. Join the many Generations of St Paul in fellowship, games and fun for all as we celebrate the gifts our Creator has provided His children. Service times for September 7th & 8th will be Saturday at 6pm, Sunday only 8am at Central, and only 10:30am at Northwest site.
- PULL! PULL! PULL! Sign up with Pastor Deen for the first St. Paul Annual Tug 'O' War tournament held at the Church picnic. Families, church boards, and random groups of 5 are encouraged to sign up for this fun competition. Only 5 to team, as we battle to see who really pulls the most weight at St. Paul. First Competition begins at 1:00 PM and will continue from that point on. Must be signed up by September 5th so brackets may be prepared. Any questions feel free to contact Pastor Deen
- Our Sunday School Rally Day and the resumption of regular Sunday School for ages 3 and up is planned for September 8th. Please plan ahead for our new beginning of children’s ministry together at 9:15am in the music room at Central site.
- Monday Bible Class is set to begin on September 9th. If you have never tried our morning fellowship of 30-40 studiers and friends, please consider coming at 10am and join them and Pastor Thies in prayer, study and friendly care of each other.
- Do you enjoy elementary (or higher) math topics to help a child with their math work? Could you give tests or work with a student to catch up on missing assignments? Be a St. Paul school volunteer. Not sure you are qualified? Training is available on an individualized basis. This month is not too soon to get started making a difference in a child's life. Please contact the school office to join our dedication team of St. Paul school volunteers.
- Do you know of anyone who would like to serve as a substitute teacher at school? If so, please have them call 815-965-3335 ext. 217 to speak with Mr. Volkert.
- Perhaps you have a musical instrument at your house that is no longer being used. If it is donated to our band program we can guarantee that it will once again produce beautiful music! Donated instruments are used by our students for no charge. For many students, being able to use a "school instrument" is what allows them to join our band. Talk to Mr. Volkert if you have any questions.
- You are still invited to tell others about enrolling their children in St. Paul School next Fall. Seats are available in most classes. We think we are the best deal in town - tuition is only $2,700 a year for Community Members. That is less than $68 a week for a quality education in a small school setting. Remember to tell them that the children learn of Jesus each and every day! That is priceless! Interested families can call 815-965-3335 or email Lynn Warner at stpaulrockford@gmail.com.
- Mark your calendars! A Celebration of Life and Ministry in Honor of Pastor & Helen Wille – Celebrate with the Wille’s this weekend, August 25th from 9:15 – 11:00am. There will be a continental breakfast and program at 9:30am. Please join in honoring this couple and celebrate the milestones in their lives. This will take place at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1045 Belvidere Rd., Belvidere in the Fellowship Hall (please use door #4). Can’t make the celebration? You can send a card or letter (by Aug. 15) to Wille Celebration, Immanuel Lutheran, 1225 E. 2nd Street, Belvidere, IL 61008.
- Little Lambs is now accepting applications for fall enrollment. Please call Jan Morton at 815-965-3335, ext. 218.
- Little Lambs is looking to hire someone for the aftercare program, 2:30-5:30pm. If you are interested, please call Jan Morton at 815-965-3335.
- PUSH (Pray Until Something Happens) - This Patriot Day, (September 11th) I invite all you for a time of individual as well as corporate prayer at the flagpole (that faces Kilburn). Prayer time will begin 7:45 A.M. and will conclude with a corporate prayer at 8:25. All are encouraged to attend, and you can come and go as you please. This is an event for all regardless of age, and we ask that you would be respectful as you enter and leave the area of prayer. If it rains prayer time will in the gym at half court.
