Thursday, September 19, 2013

This Week at St. Paul
Saturday,  September 21st
  6:00pm - Contemporary Worship/Communion (Northwest Site)
Sunday, September 22nd
  8:00am & 10:30am – Worship (Central Site)
  9:15am -  Bible Class/Sunday School  (Central Site)
  9:15am – Worship/Communion (Northwest Site)
10:30am – Bible Study (Northwest Site)
  6:30pm – Jr. Confirmation (Northwest Site)
Monday, September 23rd
10:00am – Monday Morning Bible Class
Wednesday, September 25th
  7:00am – 7:45am -  Men’s Devo & Prayer (Stockholm Inn)
  8:25am – Chapel
Friday, September 27th
  7:00pm – 3rd Day Concert (First Free Rockford)
Saturday,  September 28th
  6:00pm - Contemporary Worship/Communion (Northwest Site)
Sunday, September 29th LWML Mites Due
  8:00am & 10:30am  – Worship (Central Site)
  9:15am -  Bible Class/Sunday School  (Central Site)
  9:15am – Worship (Northwest Site)
10:30am – Bible Study (Northwest Site)
11:00am – St. Pauliday (Sam’s Drive-In, Byron)
  6:30pm – Jr. Confirmation (Northwest Site)



Serving in God’s House at Central Site 
Preacher: Pastor Deen                     
Elder: Sam Taylor
                   
Serving in God’s House at Northwest Site 
Preacher: Pastor Deen                       Elder: Jon Schuknecht
                                                                              Dennis Slagell

Pastor Thies will be away this weekend serving our sister congregation in LaFox on this interim basis.  He will be with us next weekend for services.  Please pray for them as they draw nearer to issuing a call for a new pastor at a meeting September 29th.
THANK YOU to all who donated through the door offering of $443 collected last weekend for the purpose of sending quilts to their ultimate destinations where cold people need them overseas.  The amount exceeds what was needed only for our own Piecemakers’ quilts to be sent so that we are helping LWML get everyone’s quilts there.  Nice job … and nice generosity!
A FALL WORKSHOP FOR LWML - Our Zone 12W will meet at Concordia Lutheran Church in Machesney Park on Saturday, September 28th.  Registration begins at 8:30am, a brunch is served at 9:00am, and it will conclude by noon.  The cost is 5.00.  Reservations to Vicky Semenchuk  by Monday, September 23rd 
HELP--LADIES GUILD and LWML of NID collect for "Gifts from the Heart."  We are collecting Women's Toiletry items which will be delivered to the Crisis Center for South Suburbia. Some suggested items are--lotions, body washes, new slippers, etc.  A complete list is with the black collection tub at the narthex at each site.  LADIES GUILD sincerely thanks all who help with this LWML project.
The OCTOBER LADIES GUILD meeting is on TUESDAY, October 1st at 1:00pm at the Northwest Site.  After a short business meeting, we will set up the dining room for the Salad, Sandwich, and Pie luncheon we are serving on Wednesday, October 2nd. If you have not already signed up to donate pies and salads, call Vicky Semenchuk  to get your name on the list.  Bring your MITES to this meeting.
    Come and Enjoy a FALL TRADITION -- PIES, SALADS, & SANDWICHES are being served on Wednesday, October 2nd by the Ladies Guild at our Northwest Site.  Serving time is from 11:00am until 1:00pm.  Tickets are $6.00 and can be purchased from any Ladies Guild member or at the door the day of the luncheon.  Anyone willing to donate a salad or pie, please call Vicky Semenchuk.  The 2013 FLU shots will be available from 10:30am until 1:00pm on the day of this luncheon.  Bring your Medicare card for Medicare B to cover the cost of the shot.  Cash or check for $30 will also be accepted for the shot if you are not enrolled in Medicare.
      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.
We are having our first St. Pauliday of the year!  It is being hosted by Sam's Drive- in (Byron) which is operated by are very own Todd and Shirlee Aldrich.  Mark your calendar for Sunday, September 29 from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM.  Take your family out for lunch after church!  A portion of the proceeds benefits our school.
You need some St. Paul Lutheran Spiritwear!  You really do!  It is an easy way to show your pride and let people know your church and/or school home.  There are numerous designs, logos, and items from which to choose.  We have shirts, hoodies, hats, jackets, sweat pants, back packs and more that can be imprinted with the design of your choice.  Please see the display in the narthex or stop by the school office.  Orders are due into the church or school office by Monday, September 30.
"8 oh 4 St. Paul".  This is our new method to remind ourselves to take time from our busy lives to bow our heads in prayers to our Father.  Last Spring we used "stop at 1:30 to pray for 130 students" for our school .  We want to continue the habit of the St. Paul Family uniting in prayer at the same time.  You are welcomed to set your alarm or phone for 8:04 (AM or PM) and join us to pray at 8 oh 4 St. Paul.  Pray that God continues to guide and bless the ministry of St. Paul Lutheran School.  Pray for our students, families, and teachers… and anything else that is on your heart.  Jesus promises to hear our prayers!
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.
    Little Lambs is now accepting applications for fall enrollment. Please call Jan Morton at 815-965-3335, ext. 218.
    The Website Returns - It is back up, running & renovated for your use and for those who want to get to know St. Paul.  You will find calendars for all church and school activities.  Take at look at the same old address:  www.stpaulrockford.org