Friday, January 23, 2015

This Week at St. Paul
Sunday, January 25th  Sub Orders Due
   8:00am & 10:30am – Worship (Central Site)
   9:15am -  Bible Class/Sunday School  (Central Site)
   9:15am -  Worship/Communion (Northwest Site)
 10:15am – Bible Class (Northwest Site)
   11:30am – Closet Clean-out (Cafeteria)
    4:00pm – Elder Meeting (Northwest Site)
    6:30pm - Jr. Confirmation Class
Monday, January 26th
 10:00am – Monday Morning Bible Class (Central Site)
   6:30pm – Church Council (Central Site)
Tuesday, January 27th 
   4:30pm - 7:30pm - St. Pauliday (Beef-A-Roo-Auburn St.)
Wednesday, January 28th
  7:00am – 8:15am – Men’s Devo & Prayer (Spring Garden-Loves Park)
  8:25am  – Chapel
  7:00pm – Ambassador Ministries
Thursday, January 29th  
  11:00am – Knitting Etc./Community Activity (Northwest Site)
Sunday, February 1st
   8:00am & 10:30am – Worship/Communion (Central Site)
   9:15am -  Bible Class/Sunday School  (Central Site)
   9:15am – Youth Class
   9:15am -  Worship (Northwest Site)
 10:15am – Bible Class (Northwest Site)
   6:30pm - Jr. Confirmation Class


       Serving in God’s House at Central Site Today:
Acolytes:                                             10:30am – Michael R.
Preacher: Pastor Ciprys
Ushers: 8:00am –  Group 2               10:30am – Group 6
Elder: Aaron Temple
                   
       Serving in God’s House at Northwest Site Today:
Preacher: Pastor Ciprys              Elder: Dennis Slagell

          
Prayer for the Day is a daily devotional ministry. To hear a devotion recorded by Pastor Thies, please call the special Prayer for the Day phone number (963-7641) and then dial 3 when the call is answered.

Generosity Moment - Mark 1:14-15  Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God,  15 and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel." To repent means to turn away from sins and our former way of thinking and turn toward belief in God and His Gospel of grace and mercy. The whole Christian life is one of repentance and faith – where is God calling you to repent today? How is He calling you to deeper faith?

Today we make special recognition of the Gideons Bible ministry.  We are happy to have a representative speaking after our services as to what all the Gideons do to distribute Bibles at no charge around the world.  You can help too.  Please consider making a donation in the door offering as you exit today or, if you are not prepared now but would like to later, please get it to us at the church office.  Make sure any later donations are marked to go to Gideons.

COME TODAY! - In the introduction to the Large Catechism, Martin Luther wrote "I must still read and study daily, and yet I cannot master it as I wish, but must remain a child and pupil of the Catechism, and am glad so to remain".  The Large Catechism contains the basic foundations that all of our doctrine is built upon: the Ten Commandments, the Creed, Lord's Prayer and the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper.  Would you like to dig deeper into these basic biblical doctrines that we as Lutherans hold so dear?  Join us as we study Luther's Large Catechism during Sunday morning Bible study at both the Central at 9:15am and Northwest site at 10:15am.

Next Sunday is SUPER BOWL SUB TIME AGAIN - February 1st, SPYS will be making subs in the band room at central site and the fellowship hall at NW. If you would like to pre-order your sub sandwiches, please see bulletin insert to order. All pre-orders should be turned into the church office by Sunday, January 25th along with payment. NEW THIS YEAR-roast beef and combo meal with chips and a drink for $6. You can still order just the sub for $5.00. Any questions, please contact Mike Rolando 815-988-4358 or Jennifer Beck 815-222-4596.
   
Super bowl subs-we need all hands on deck before/after all services next Sunday on February 1st to help make super bowl subs. Both junior and senior high youth welcome! All proceeds will go to youth accounts for retreats, activities, and the 2016 National Youth Gathering in New Orleans.

LADIES GUILD WILL MEET on Wednesday, February 4th at 1:00pm at the Northwest Site.  We invite and welcome guests to our 1st meeting of 2015.  The "Center for Learning for Retirement" from Rock Valley College will present the program.  The speaker could present new information and new activities that are available as we learn to live the Retirement life style. Remember to bring any MITES saved to this meeting.

Jr. & Sr. SPYS, Mark your Calendars! On Sunday, February 22nd we will go bowling at Park Lanes (5813 N. 2nd St.) in Loves Park at 1:00pm. Cost is 20.00 for two games of bowling including shoes, all you can eat pizza and drinks. Ask Pastor Thies if you need a ride from church. Please have your ride pick you up at 3:00pm. Hope to see you there!

The Brothers of John the Steadfast announce our 2015 Conference, held once again at Bethany Lutheran Church in Naperville, IL. February 20-21, 2015 The topic of this conference is: “When Heterodoxy Hits Home”.  The conference will feature worship, presentations on various topics as well as time for meals and fellowship with Lutherans from around the country (and world!).  If you are interested in learning more, visit steadfastlutherans.org or contact Pastor Thies or Mike Woolery at 815-222-0009.  Several of us are attending, so we can arrange to share rides from Rockford to Naperville. 

A memorial plaque has been installed in the hallway outside the gym which remembers the friends of St. Paul who gave memorials to our school. You are welcome to visit the plaque and let us know if there is  a name that can be added. This plaque is in itself in memory of Richard “Dick” Schoonover.
  
Altar Guild needs volunteers for the Central Site. For more information, please call Karen Utech at 815-229-6940.

St. Paul Lutheran School has seats available in the following grades: Kindergarten, 7th & 8th grades. Grades 1-6 are at capacity. However, we may make an exception in those grades if a sibling of a new student in grades K, 7& 8 were to enroll.

Do you want to hang out with kids and serve our school as well?  Then, we have fantastic opportunities for you!  We are seeking a volunteer study hall "sitter" on Mondays and Fridays from 12:30 - 1:15 PM.  The study hall has about 12 5th and 6th grade students. We are also continually looking for people to read with students.  Carol Ulrich is the coordinator for this effort.  Please contact the school office if you are interested in either valuable position (815-965-3335 est. 215 or stpaulrockford@gmail.com).

Many thanks to our Box Top Collectors!  We just received a check for $218.20 and over break I sent in another $283.30!  Please continue bringing them along with your Soup Labels to the office or give to Liz Temple at any time.

The St. Paul Lutheran Promotional Committee needs YOU!
Our purpose is to spread the word about our wonderful school throughout the Greater Rockford area. We are looking for volunteers who are proud of our school and the education that our children receive there. Volunteers can include parents, alumnus, St. Paul Church members, and anyone who is proud of our school. Please bring your enthusiasm to our next meeting! We are also looking for an individual who has graphic arts talent to assist us in putting together a promotional brochure for our school.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
St. Paul Lutheran School Cafeteria
6:30-7:45 PM
811 Locust Street Rockford, IL 61101
Please RSVP to Lance Eldridge
815.289.6787
LLE203@ameritech.net

Closet Clean-up! - There is a need to clean out and reorganize the big storage closet in the back of the school cafeteria.  The items have been building and it is becoming difficult to move through the closet.  In addition, we are looking for some storage room for our dinner auction items.  We are planning a clean out party today following the 10:30 AM service.  Please plan on attending if you believe you or your organization has items in the closet that should be saved.  We will remove everything from the closet and only return those items which need to be in the room.  A number of unnecessary items will find their way to the dumpster.  We could also use some helpful hands to assist us in the project.

 Little Lambs is now accepting applications for fall enrollment. Please call Katie Lopez at 815-965-3335, ext. 218.