This Week at St. Paul
Sunday, October 11th
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)
11:00am – 3:00pm – Northwest Site Reserved
NO Junior Confirmation (Northwest Site)
Monday, October 12th
10:00am – Monday Morning Bible Class (Central Site)
Tuesday, October 13th
9:00am- Piecemakers (Northwest Site)
Wednesday, October 14th
7:00am – 8:15am – Men’s Devo & Prayer (Spring Garden-Loves Park)
8:20am – School Chapel
6:30pm – Something Different (Northwest Site)
Thursday, October 15th “Epistle” Deadline
11:00am - Knitting Etc. & Community Activity (Northwest Site)
6:00pm – Chancel Choir (Northwest Site)
Friday, October 16th 5/6th Grade Volleyball Tournament-Gym
8:30am – Church Yard Clean-up (Central Site)
Saturday, October 17th 5/6th Grade Volleyball Tournament-Gym
Sunday, October 18th LWML Sunday
8:00am & 10:30am – Worship/Communion (Central Site)
9:15am - Bible Class/Sunday School (Central Site)
9:15am - Worship (Northwest Site)
10:15am – Bible Class (Northwest Site)
4:00pm – Elders Meeting (Northwest Site)
6:30pm - Junior Confirmation (Northwest Site)
Serving in God’s House at Central Site Today:
Acolytes: 8:00am – Abby 10:30am – Lois A
Preacher: Pastor Ciprys
Ushers: 8:00am – Group 3 10:30am – Group 7
Elder: Scott Sautel
Serving in God’s House at Northwest Site Today:
Preacher: Pastor Ciprys Elder: Tim King
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 - Hebrews 3:18-19 “And to whom did he swear that they would not enter his rest, but to those who were disobedient? 19 So we see that they were unable to enter because of unbelief.” Unbelief leads to disobedience – that is, every sin expresses the opposite of faith. True and living faith guides us into the Lord’s way and the Lord’s plan. And when we fall into sin, it’s because we are not trusting the Lord’s goodness and provision. When we grow to trust, then we can truly give generously in regular fashion in our church offerings.
Our Church Secretary, will be out of the office this week and will return Tuesday, October 20th. The voicemail messages at the office will be regularly checked during this period. In an emergency, please contact one of the pastors directly at their home or cell numbers.
SOMETHING DIFFERENT RESUMES - We have taken a few weeks off after out marathon video and Bible study of “Answers in Genesis” materials. Beginning again this Wednesday, October 14th, we are planning to dip into some video based materials for Lutheran Hour Ministries, likely some being on the Reformation and its relevance to today. Come and join us and try SOMETHING DIFFERENT, Wednesday, October 14th at 6:30pm at the Northwest site. We have a fun group and good substance with Pastor Thies leading the study.
SPYs Cinnamon Roll sales are coming up at both sites on Sunday, October 25th at all services. You can buy small amounts on the spot. To secure that there will be enough, pre-order through a form or email jbeck96@aol.com. Dozen for $6; two dozen for $10; half for $4. Checks to “St. Paul Youth,” please. Help our youth get to this summer’s 2016 National Youth Gathering in New Orleans with your purchase.
SPECIAL CONGREGATION MEETING: In order to move forward and call a principal for our school next year, we need to form a call committee in a timely manner. Therefore, we will be holding a special congregation meeting at the central site on Sunday, October 25th, at 11:30 AM (after the late service). The only topic will be approving and appointing the call committee, so the meeting is expected to be brief. If you have an interest in serving on the committee, you may speak with Wendy Kissick, Board of Ed Chair, Jon Schuknecht, Congregation Chair, or Pastor Thies. Please plan to attend, and be a part of the school as it moves forward.
The 16th Annual Dinner Auction is right around the corner! The auction will be held on November 7th at Lino’s beginning at 5:30pm. We really are in need of donations! If you or you know of anyone who runs a business, has the talent of making or baking items or even donating financially, please ask if they would like to donate to this wonderful fundraiser! We already have received some wonderful donations such as: American Girl Doll, German Dinner for 6, Skydiving package, Amazon Echo and other nice items! If you have any questions, please contact Sue in the church office (815-963-5435) or Dyan in the school office (815-965-3335). Reservation forms are in the Narthex at both sites.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Over the years, the Foundation Fund has received memorial gifts for a scholarship fund that is used for active St. Paul families who have high school students attending Rockford Lutheran High School. The annual earnings from the fund’s principal have been forwarded to Lutheran High for application to the student’s account. The Foundation Fund directors want to ensure the congregation of this wonderful blessing and publish the names of our high school students who are recipients of these scholarships. If your family is an active member of St. Paul and wish to participate in this program, please contact Steve Hartenberger with the name(s) and grade(s) of your Lutheran High School student by October 20, 2015, at 815-968-2089 or hrtnbrgr@comcast.net. The available sum will be divided by the number of respondents and submitted to the high school office after the deadline.
Toy Collection for Kids - Again this year, we will be collecting new toys for Christmas gifts for those less fortunate. We need toys for boys and girls. We would like dolls in all skin tones as we serve a variety of nationalities. We can use blankets or quilts in doll sizes that will be given with a doll. If you would rather have us buy the toy, we have volunteers for this job. If you purchase a Target gift card from the Script program we will help the school and a child. The cards could be placed in an envelope and marked Christmas Toys. Please contact Sandy Kahler with any questions at 815-877-7936.
Attention all military veterans – Veterans Day is observed the weekend of Sunday, November 8th this year. We would like to do a better job of remembering all of you and your service this year. To that end, we are trying to provide a full listing of military vets to be remembered at our service. Our church office has a beginning list but we would to flesh is out with more details. We would like name, rank abbreviation, branch, and the years in which you served. We want reservist and National Guard vets too. Please notify us at the church office at 815-963-5435 or church.office@stpaulrockford.org of any information you are willing to supply.
Many thanks to all of St. Paul Lutheran’s Box Top collectors! $154.40 was sent in this past week. In November, St. Paul will be receiving a check for $472.90 which includes the Box Tops that were sent in at the end of last school year! Please keep collecting! See Liz Temple with questions.
Any day is an Open House at St. Paul Lutheran School. You may direct interested families to our Admission Counselor Team of Dyan Lofgren (ext. 215) and Sue Wilkinson (est. 210). They can be emailed at stpaulrockford@gmail.com or called at 815-965-3335.
Little Lambs is now accepting applications for fall enrollment. Please call Katie Lopez at 815-965-3335, ext. 218.
Hey St. Paul! We have two Volleyball tournaments coming up where we need volunteers. The 5th/6th Grade tournament is October 16th and 17th. The 7th/8th Grade tournament is October 23rd and 24th. We have lots of openings for concessions and a few spots for gate, score board, and score book. See Liz Temple if you can help! Thanks!
Please join St. Paul School for a night of roller skating at SkateCo (3209 North Main Street) on Monday, October 19th from 6-8 pm. $1.50 for admission, $1.50 for skate rental, and $3.00 for speed skate rental. See Liz Temple with questions!
Are you interested in working with some of our wonderful St. Paul students? We are looking for helpers to work one on one with students of all ages. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact the school office (815-965-3335) or Carol Ulrich.
