Notices for September 3, 2023

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HANDS OF GRACE is in need of the following food items:
Cans of Spaghettios and Beefaroni. Canned fruit: applesauce, peaches, pears, pineapple, etc. 64 oz. Bottles of juice:  Apple, Grape, Fruit Punch are preferred.  Thank you for your help providing food for our brothers and sisters in need.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY is Sunday, September 10th.  First day of Sunday school is the following Sunday, September 17th. 

 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!   The Board of Christian Education is looking for multiple congregation members to volunteer to sign up for teaching Children’s Sunday school. Volunteers will be on a rotating sign-up schedule with the first available slot being Sunday, September 17th. All curriculum and materials will be provided. A sign-up sheet will be located in the narthex if you are willing to help fill this need. Please contact Erin Shimkus, (618-402-0168) with any additional questions. 

LADIES AID MEETING is Sunday, September 24th, after service. 

ANNUAL LADIES AID CHRISTMAS FAIR is Saturday, December 2nd.  Please think of what you can do to support the Fair!  We are asking for arts, crafts, decorations, baked goods, and COOKIES, COOKIES, & COOKIES!  Have a question?  Contact Janice at 860-379-3172 or slutheranchurch@snet.net. Thank you.

DAUGHTERS OF FAITH HAVE CHANGED!!   Daughters of Faith started five years ago as a mentoring and support group for our teenage girls. All our girls have graduated high school, and now we have a new venue that is welcoming women ages 18 – 100+. We meet on the last Sunday of the month from 1:00 – 2:30pm at the home of Judy Byrne. Our meetings offer Bible study, prayer, and fellowship in a space where we can share our experiences, grow in faith and develop lasting friendships.  INTERESTED??? Please contact t Judy.

WOMEN OF THE WORD will resume studying the book, TWELVE UNLIKELY HEROES, on Tuesday, September 12th from 1:00 – 2:30pm. Women of the Word meet on the second Tuesday of the month at the church. Family and friends are invited to join us. Please contact Judy Byrne.  

THIRD THURSDAY THING will meet September 21st, 6:00pm, at Hands of Grace.  All men of the church are welcomed.  Hope to see you, Pastor Mongeau

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID:  LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND NEIGHBORS:  The Farmington Valley Health District will be offering an eight-hour Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course here at St Paul’s over two evenings in September (the 12th and 19th, 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM).  MHFA teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults and youth. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.  The Health District is offering this program at no cost to participants. Maximum number of seats is 30, with priority given to members and friends of St Paul’s.  To register for this training, please forward this e-mail to Fred Schott (wfredschott@gmail.com), making sure you provide the requested info below:

Mental Health First Aid Registration

St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, New Hartford

September 12th and 19th 2023, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Your Name:

Your E-Mail:

Your Phone Number:

Your Postal Mailing Address:

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