Notices for July 20, 2025

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of new or gently used queen size sheets, bath towels, 12oz. cans of  coffee, shampoo, and deodorant.  Thank you

LADIES AID will meet Sunday, August 3rd, after the service, in the conference room behind Pastor’s office.  All women of the church are welcome.

REMINDER:….DO YOU sew, knit, crochet, craft or have another special talent? Would you be willing to donate your items to Ladies Aid for our Christmas Fair? If the answer is “yes” now is the perfect time to start your creations. All items are needed especially homemade hats, scarves, mittens and Christmas tree ornaments. Any questions talk to anyone involved in Ladies Aid. Thank you!

UPCOMING EVENTS AT ST. PAUL’S!!  Mark your calendar:

End of Summer Picnic – Sunday, September 7, 2025.  We will be having our annual summer picnic this year on the grounds of St. Paul’s. Sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the coffee hour area.   Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served, but please bring a side or dessert.  Lawn chairs and if you can bring an Easy-Up tent to provide some shade that would be much appreciated. Please reach out to Sara Shermer with any questions. I need a head count, so please sign up.

Fall Bible Study – Wednesday evenings – Starting September 10^th 6pm.  We will be having a Wednesday evening bible study starting in the fall. We will be using a bible study guide “Reading Paul’s Mail” by Steven P. Thomason. Please reach out to Sara Shermer – sara.shermer@gmail.com – with any questions. We may be able to provide a zoom link – more information to follow.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Future Goals and Plans:  As we stabilize our family at St. Paul’s, we need to begin to look forward. We are looking for some family members that want to lead God’s House to bring glory to God through our mission here at St. Paul’s. Developing a five-year and ten-year plan will be the starting point. Please reach out to Pastor Kevin, Bob Brown, Sara Shermer, or Allison Mongeau if you have any questions or would like to participate.

Mission News – Pastor Dan Schmelzer, Capstone Ministries to visit:

Pastor Dan Schmelzer will be visiting St. Paul’s on October 12, 2025. To welcome him and learn more about the wonderful work Capstone Ministries is accomplishing – we will be hosting a brunch after service. To support Capstone Ministries we will be collecting donations to help fund the Christmas packages that are delivered to needy families in Kisumu Kenya.

THANK YOU  to all who donated to the LWML thru Mite Boxes!  $117.65 was sent to the LWML-New England District.