Notices for August 3, 2025

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

LADIES AID will meet TODAY, 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.

Sunday Bible Study November 17, 2024 - YouTubeFall Bible Study – Wednesday evenings – Starting September 10th 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 860-490-8350 – 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.

Are you looking for a new purpose in your Christian life?  Would you consider teaching a youth bible study for Grades 5 to 7 on Sunday morning during September through May?  Lesson material is provided.  This is a great opportunity to help our youth with their walk with Christ!  Please contact Emily Poudin to get more details 860-626-3986 or epoudin2@gmail.com.

To the saints at Saint Paul’s: Many, many thanks for those of you who gave to support the Mission Walk at the 2025 LWML National Convention in Omaha!  Some of you I know; others are anonymous, and those are the ones I wish to thank!  33 grants were funded to ease the suffering of people all over the world both physically and spiritually:  the Gospel is being spread because of your generosity!  God’s blessings on you as you work in the vineyard!

In Christ, Mary Anne 

Notices for July 27, 2025

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of new or gently used queen/full 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:

Picnic Basket Cartoon Clip Art PNGEnd 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 10th 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.

WINDOWS OF JOY will meet Saturday, August 2nd, at 1:00pm.  Location to be determined.

Are you looking for a new purpose in your Christian life?  Would you consider teaching a youth bible study for Grades 5 to 7 on Sunday morning during September through May?  Lesson material is provided.  This is a great opportunity to help our youth with their walk with Christ!  Please contact Emily Poudin to get more details epoudin2@gmail.com.

To the saints at Saint Paul’s: Many, many thanks for those of you who gave to support the Mission Walk at the 2025 LWML National Convention in Omaha!  Some of you I know; others are anonymous, and those are the ones I wish to thank!  33 grants were funded to ease the suffering of people all over the world both physically and spiritually:  the Gospel is being spread because of your generosity!  God’s blessings on you as you work in the vineyard! In Christ, Mary Anne 

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 10th 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. 

Notices for July 13, 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

PORTALS OF PRAYER devotions, July – September, are on the table in the narthex.

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.

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

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. It will be a potluck and if you can bring an Easy-Up tent to provide some shade that would be much appreciated. Sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the coffee hour area. Please reach out to Bev Schott or Sara Shermer with any questions. More information will be available soon.

Fall Bible Study – Wednesday evenings 

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.

Notices for July 6, 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

PORTALS OF PRAYER devotions, July – September, are on the table in the narthex.

LADIES AID will meet Sunday, August 3rd, after the service, in the conference room behind Pastor’s office.

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. There will be a sign-up sheet in the Fellowship Hall. It will be a potluck and if you can bring an Easy-Up tent to provide some shade that would be much appreciated. Please reach out to Bev Schott or Sara Shermer with any questions. More information will be available soon.

Fall Bible Study – Wednesday evenings 

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.

Notices for June 29,2025

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

REMINDER:  please bring in your Mite Box and leave it in the big Mite Box on the table in the narthex.  Thank you, Sally Wabrek.

Notices for June 22, 2025

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

REMINDER:  please bring in your Mite Box and leave it in the big Mite Box on the table in the narthex.  Thank you, Sally Wabrek.

PASTOR MONGEAU will be attending the National LWML Convention in Omaha, Nebraska from Wednesday, June 25th to Sunday, June 29th.   If you need pastoral care while he is away, please contact our Head Elder, Bob Brown.   

Notices for June 15, 2025

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

>>>>>GREETINGS TO ALL THE SAINTS AT ST. PAUL’S!   Mary Anne Hansen will be attending the National LWML Convention in Omaha, June 26th-30th.  She will participate in a Mission Walk to benefit Mites which support the Mission grants awarded each biennium to help those in need physically and emotionally and to spread the Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Anyone who feels led to support her in this effort may feel free to make a contribution of any amount.  Cash is fine.  Checks may be made out to:  “LWML” with Walk written on the ledger line.  All information is on the table in the narthex.  Many thanks in advance; God’s blessings! 

REMINDER:  please bring in your Mite Box and leave it in the big Mite Box on the table in the narthex.  Thank you, Sally Wabrek.

Notices for June 8, 2025

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

>>>>>GREETINGS TO ALL THE SAINTS AT ST. PAUL’S!   Mary Anne Hansen will be attending the National LWML Convention in Omaha, June 26th-30th.  She will participate in a Mission Walk to benefit Mites which support the Mission grants awarded each biennium to help those in need physically and emotionally and to spread the Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Anyone who feels led to support her in this effort may feel free to make a contribution of any amount.  Cash is fine.  Checks may be made out to:  “LWML” with Walk written on the ledger line.  All information is on the table in the narthex.  Many thanks in advance; God’s blessings! 

Notices for June 1, 2025

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

FROM SKYSCRAPERS to sunrises and country dances, Eugène Ysayë’s Sonatas for Solo Violin (1923) embody the spirit of modern life. On Sunday June 1st, violinist Elliott Davis will perform 5 of these dramatic yet highly accessible works. Elliott will also perform a movement from J.S. Bach’s Sonatas for Solo Violin (1720) to demonstrate how Ysayë fused tradition with the future.  The concert will last 80 minutes including a short intermission. A reception will follow. Admission is free with an optional donation. Join us in the Sanctuary TODAY at 2:00pm for a spiritual, emotional, and spectacularly virtuosic performance.

GREETINGS TO ALL THE SAINTS AT ST. PAUL’S!   Mary Anne Hansen will be attending the National LWML Convention in Omaha, June 26th-30th.  She will participate in a Mission Walk to benefit Mites which support the Mission grants awarded each biennium to help those in need physically and emotionally and to spread the Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Anyone who feels led to support her in this effort may feel free to make a contribution of any amount.  Cash is fine.  Checks may be made out to:  “LWML” with Walk written on the ledger line. Many thanks in advance; God’s blessings! 

WINDOWS OF JOY will meet Saturday, June 7th, at 1:00pm.  All single women are welcome to attend.