Bulletin Notices for July 1, 2018 – St. Paul's Lutheran Church

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of cereal and juice bottles (no grape).

<<<Vacation Bible School at St. Paul’s! Monday, July 9^th – Friday, July 13th, 9am – 11:45am. At VBS this year, strap on your life jacket and get ready to be swept away by God’s promises in Jesus on this rip-roaring river ride with Splash Canyon: God’s Promise on Life’s Wild Ride. Come along as we sing fun songs, do crazy crafts, eat yummy snacks, play awesome games, and more! Registration for participants and volunteers is at www.StPaulsNewHartford.org.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is fast approaching. Snack needs are listed below and donations would be appreciated. Please leave them in the back of the church kitchen.

Gold fish – big containers
2-3 bags mini pretzel twists
1 large container of rainbow sprinkles

If you have any questions, email Amy Eversole at amyceversole@gmail.com. Thank you

PLEASE NOTIFY Cheryl Lowman at cheryl.cassady@yahoo.com as soon as possible if you have been trained to use our church defibrillator located to the right as you exit the narthex. Per our recent Usher’s meeting, the idea of a handy list of those trained was suggested. If you are trained and are willing, we would love to put your name on this very important list. Thank-you very much!

PLEASE CHECK your church mailbox.

Wednesday Night Worship and Prayer Ministry…will take a break from July 4^th– 25^th. We will resume on Wednesday, August 1^st. This break will provide an opportunity for rest for those currently participating and for re-engagement for new people to jump in as well. It will also allow the leaders to have the same opportunities to be refreshed and renewed with vigor when these activities resume. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Manor or the Board of Elders.

PAUL’S WORSHIP AND PICNIC at Brodie Park on Sunday, August 5^th! Our combined Friendship Sunday Summer Worship service begins at Brodie Park at 10:00am. Picnic and games follow! What a super opportunity this is to invite neighbors and friends, especially those who do not have a church home yet. However, the most important person to attend is YOU, your family, your children and grandchildren. We are looking forward to this unique and special time of Christian fellowship! Please let Cheryl Lowman know if you will be attending and whether you would like to bring a side dish or dessert to share! Hamburgers, hot dogs, and beverages will be provided! E-mail cheryl.cassady@yahoo.com. Let’s make some good old fashioned summer worship and picnic memories together! Can’t wait to see you there!

IF YOU WERE unable to attend either of the two previous photo sessions with Kim Shank, she will be available today to take your picture after the 9:00am Service. Thank you.

REMINDER: Sewing Circle will meet Thursday, July 19^th, at 7:00pm.

THANK YOU for your Mite Box donations! $139.83 was received and sent to the LWML (Lutheran Women’s Missionary League) of the New England District. Please continue to use your Mite Box and place it in the large box in the narthex. For more information on the LWML, please see the notice on the board in the coffee hour area. Thank you, Leslie Denton

FRIENDSHIP ABLAZE! Check out your Fruitful Branches newsletter for all the details on this four-week series of worship services, instructional sermons, and Bible studies that will empower God’s people to invite their friends to meet Jesus!

PLEASE SAVE THESE DATES:

YOUNG LADIES AND MENTORS GROUP: Thursday, July 19^th, 6:30pm – 8:00pm. All preteen through college age young ladies and all ladies of St. Paul’s are welcome to join us at our first get together! Due to scheduling situations, this time ONLY, we will meet the same evening as the Sewing Circle. The group idea and vision came from our very own Emily Jury! We will meet in the Lower Fellowship Room and share thoughts of how now to proceed and we will also have some fun! Please see Emily Jury or Cheryl Lowman if you would like more information. We are overjoyed with excitement to begin this new adventure and seek to grow in Christ together as we go!

YOUNG FAMILIES ICE CREAM SOCIAL: Sunday, July 22^nd, 2:00pm – 4:00pm. All families with children living at home are welcome to come together and share a relaxed time of fellowship on our church lower lawn! There will be face painting, a few games, a couple tents for shade, and lots of ice cream with toppings, and cold beverages! Our brand new Ad Hoc Fellowship Committee will be hosting this special time! We will meet in the Lower Fellowship Room in case of rain. The families whose children attend Vacation Bible School who do not have a home church will also be invited! We look forward to it with great joy and anticipation!