Bulletin Notices for September 1, 2019

HANDS OF GRACE is unable to get some of their basic food needs from Connecticut Food Bank at this time.  Any donation is appreciated but they are in the greatest need of cereal (healthier kinds) and soup. Thank you!  

OCTOBER …is Operation Christmas Child Shoebox month! Our goal is 100 boxes! More information coming soon!

Sunday Schedule – beginning September 15^th:

In an effort to best serve the needs of the St. Paul’s family, the following Sunday morning schedule will be implemented for the fall. If you would like further details, please see the email sent from the Board of Elders or pick up a copy of the email in the narthex.

8:00 am – Traditional Worship with Holy Communion

9:15-9:45 am – Coffee fellowship time for both early and late services

9:45 am – Blended Worship with Holy Communion

(both traditional and contemporary elements in the music and liturgy)

9:45 am – Bible study and Sunday school

(kids will be in worship from 9:45-10:00 then in class)

>>>UPCOMING EVENT …. St. Paul’s will be hosting a program on  Safety in the House of Worship, Saturday evening, September 21^st, from 6:00pm – 8:30pm (approximately). The program will be presented by the Connecticut State Police and will review what churches can do to keep their congregation members safe.  All are invited to attend this informative and adult focused event.  Refreshments will be provided.  If you have any questions, please contact Janice Becker at slutheranchurch@snet.net. 

Rally Day / Sunday School Kick-Off – Sunday, September 8^th!

All are invited to this exciting morning at St. Paul’s as we kick off the education year, beginning with worship at 9:00 am.  During worship, our Education leaders will be installed. Following worship, we’ll have Sunday school classroom visits, an all church family Bible treasure hunt, and ice cream sundaes!

PLEASE check your church mailbox and on your way down to coffee hour and take a moment to read our St. Paul’s Occupations Board in the downstairs hallway.

New England District LWML Fall Retreat

This Retreat is a time of fun and fellowship with guest speakers! It is not a decision making business meeting as was necessary in the Spring Rally. The Retreat will take place on Friday, November 1^st to Saturday, November 2^nd, at the Double Tree Hartford, 16 Ella Grasso Turnpike, in Windsor Locks, CT.  Please contact Cheryl Lowman at cheryl.cassady@yahoo.com if you are looking for a roommate/carpool situation to attend both days.  Also, if you would like to attend on Saturday only; we are hoping to arrange for carpools from the church parking lot.  This Retreat will bring refreshment for our souls, boost our spiritual growth in Christ and allow us to be part of the LWML mission focus that has and is touching the lives of hundreds of thousands of those in need.  More details will follow. 

Pastor Manor is on vacation…from Tuesday – Thursday this week, returning on Friday.  If you are in need of pastoral care in his absence, please contact Pastor Mongeau, the church office, or one of the elders.