HANDS OF GRACE is in need of canned pasta such as spaghettios, beefaroni, etc… also juice, any flavor, but especially apple. Thank you.    

IF YOU made a donation for a Christmas flower, you may take it home today.  Please leave the plastic dish.  Thank you, Altar Guild

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, February 15^th, 4:30pm –7:00pm. Your Fellowship Board will host a special Adult Valentine Dinner!   Snow date is Sunday, February 16^th, same time. Singles, couples and guests welcome!  This will be a mid-winter celebration of God’s love!  Bring an Italian main dish or vegetable side dish to share.  Please come and enjoy a relaxed evening midst the warmth of fellowship.  There will be a sign-up sheet in the narthex as the event draws near. This is a church community outreach opportunity! Please invite your neighbors and friends!  Any questions: Please email Cheryl Lowman at cheryl.cassady@yahoo.com.  Thank you!

REMINDER:  please use current year (2020) offering envelopes only!

HANDS OF GRACE food needs…. Any donation is appreciated but we are in the greatest need of juice, any flavor, especially apple.  Thank you.    

DAUGHTERS OF FAITH is having a Tea on Saturday, January 25^th, from 2:00pm – 3:30pm. All girls welcome!  We will begin our study on the Fruit of the Spirit!  Please contact Judy Byrne if you plan to attend.  RSVP’s help so much with planning and set-up, so please be sure to let Judy know.  It’s going to be a very special gathering!

REMINDER: please enjoy food and beverages in the lower fellowship room. Thank you, St. Paul’s Trustees

IF YOU made a donation for a Christmas flower, you may take it home today.  Please leave the plastic dish.  Thank you, Altar Guild

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, February 15^th, 4:30pm –7:00pm. Your Fellowship Board will host a special Adult Valentine Dinner!   Snow date is Sunday, February 16^th, same time. Singles, couples and guests welcome!  This will be a mid-winter celebration of God’s love!  Bring an Italian main dish or vegetable side dish to share.  Please come and enjoy a relaxed evening midst the warmth of fellowship.  Everyone who plans to attend should take a moment to sign-up on the sheet in the narthex.   This is a church community outreach opportunity!  Please invite your neighbors and friends!  Any questions:  Please e-mail Cheryl Lowman at cheryl.cassady@yahoo.com   Thank-you! 

REMINDER: please use current year (2020) offering envelopes only!

Agenda for Voters’ Assembly meeting

January 19, 2020

1. Open with prayer.

2. Reinstate inactive voting members to active voting status.

3. Vote to accept any new voting members.

4. Presentation of annual reports from church officers,

    boards, and pastors.

5. Presentation of church budget.

6. Election of church officers and board members.

7. New business.

8. Close with prayer.

Dave Yoreo,

Council President

HANDS OF GRACE food needs…. Any donation is appreciated but we are in the greatest need of juice, any flavor, especially apple.  Thank you.    

DAUGHTERS OF FAITH is having a Tea on Saturday, January 25^th, from 2:00pm – 3:30pm. All girls welcome!  We will begin our study on the Fruit of the Spirit!  Please see Judy Byrne if you plan to attend.  RSVP’s help so much with planning and set-up, so please be sure to let Judy know.  It’s going to be a very special gathering!

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY is on the move, based on the desires of the regular attendees during these winter months. We will gather on Tuesday each week at 3:00 pm.

IF YOU made a donation for a Christmas flower, you may take it home today.  Please leave the plastic dish.  Thank you, Altar Guild

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, February 15^th, 4:30pm –7:00pm. Your Fellowship Board will host a special Adult Valentine Dinner!   Snow date is Sunday, February 16^th, same time. Singles, couples and guests welcome!  This will be a mid-winter celebration of God’s love!  Bring an Italian main dish or vegetable side dish to share.  Please come and enjoy a relaxed evening midst the warmth of fellowship.  Everyone who plans to attend should take a moment to sign-up on the sheet in the narthex.   This is a church community outreach opportunity!  Please invite your neighbors and friends!  Any questions:  Please e-mail Cheryl Lowman at cheryl.cassady@yahoo.com   Thank-you! 

Agenda for Voters’ Assembly meeting

January 19, 2020

1. Open with prayer.

2. Reinstate inactive voting members to active voting status.

3. Vote to accept any new voting members.

4. Presentation of annual reports from church officers,

    boards, and pastors.

5. Presentation of church budget.

6. Election of church officers and board members.

7. New business.

8. Close with prayer.

Dave Yoreo,

Council President

Hands of Grace food needs…Any donation is appreciated but we are in the greatest need of juice, any flavor, especially apple.  Thank you.    

Annual Voters’ Assembly Meeting…Sunday, January 19^th at 11:00 am. Snow date will be January 26^th at 11:00 am. Lunch will be provided. 

2020 Offering Envelopes…are on the table in the narthex. 

Midweek Bible Study…is on the move, based on the desires of the regular attendees during these winter months. We will continue to gather on Tuesday each week, but beginning this Tuesday, January 7^th, we will begin our study of God’s Word at 3:00 pm.

Daughters of Faith is having a Tea!…Saturday January 25^th from 2:00pm – 3:30pm. All girls welcome!  We will begin our study on the Fruit of the Spirit!  Please contact Judy Byrne at jbyrnsie@yahoo.com if you plan to attend.  RSVP’s help so much with planning and set-up, so please be sure to let Judy know.  It’s going to be a very special gathering!

Hands of Grace food needs…Any donation is appreciated but we are in the greatest need of juice, any flavor, especially apple.    

Annual Voters’ Assembly Meeting…Sunday, January 19^th at 11:00 am. Church family members please plan on attending this meeting where we will hear year end reports, approve the 2020 church budget, and elect church leaders. Snow date will be January 26^th at 11:00 am. Lunch will be provided. 

2020 Offering Envelopes…are on the table in the upper fellowship room. 

HANDS OF GRACE food needs…. Any donation is appreciated but we are in the greatest need of juice, any flavor, especially apple.  Thank you.    

Holiday Schedule at St. Paul’s:

Please mark your calendars for these services and changes:

• Tuesday, Dec. 24^th: Christmas Eve Worship at 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
• Wednesday, Dec. 25^th: Christmas Day Worship at 9:00 am
• Sunday, Dec. 29^th: ONE worship service at 9:00 am
  • NO Education Hour for adults or children
• Monday, Dec. 30^th – Saturday, Jan. 4^th: NO church activities scheduled
• Regular weekly schedule resumes the week of January 5^th .

2020 OFFERING ENVELOPES are on the table in the upper fellowship room. 

SUNDAY is the last day to submit your Christmas Flower dedication!!

LADIES BIBLE STUDY will NOT meet Monday.  Next study is Monday, January 27^th, at 1:00pm.

ANNUAL VOTERS ASSEMBLY meeting is Sunday, January 19^th, at 11:00am.  Snow date is the following Sunday, January 26^th.  Lunch will be provided.

HANDS OF GRACE food needs…. Any donation is appreciated but we are in the greatest need of juice, any flavor, especially apple.  Thank you.    

“Away in a Manger”…is the theme for this year’s Advent worship services on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. As we explore together the biblical truths expressed in the beautiful words of this beloved hymn, we ask several questions during our Advent journey. We have focused on “Who’s in the Manger?” and “Why has He Come?” Our final week will be “How has He Saved Us?” All are welcome!

Advent Devotion Booklets…are available on the table in the narthex.

“The Joy of Christmas – Lessons and Carols”… All are invited to hear the children of our church family share the news of Jesus’ birth at the Children’s Christmas Program TODAY at 9:45 am.  There will be no Christian Education Hour today.  

One Worship Service Only…On Sunday, December 29^th, the church family is invited to gather together for one worship service at 9:00 am, followed by food and fellowship at the coffee hour. There will be no Christian Education Hour on that day.

Postcards…with our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day worship times are available on the table in the narthex. These are great for giving to a family member or friend who doesn’t have a church home!

Holiday Schedule at St. Paul’s:

Please mark your calendars for these services and changes:

• Sunday, Dec. 15^th: 8:00 am Worship & 9:45 am Children’s Christmas
• Wednesday, Dec. 18^th: 7:00pm Advent Worship
• Sunday, Dec. 22^nd: 8:00 am & 9:45 am Worship services
  • NO Education Hour for adults or children this day
• Tuesday, Dec. 24^th: Christmas Eve Worship at 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
• Wednesday, Dec. 25^th: Christmas Day Worship at 9:00 am
• Sunday, Dec. 29^th: ONE worship service at 9:00 am
  • NO Education Hour for adults or children
• Monday, Dec. 30^th – Saturday, Jan. 4^th: NO church activities scheduled
• Regular weekly schedule resumes the week of January 5^th

2020 OFFERING ENVELOPES are on the table in the upper fellowship room. 

HANDS OF GRACE food needs…. Any donation is appreciated but we are in the greatest need of juice, any flavor, especially apple.  Thank you.    

FESTIVAL CHOIR …All singers are welcome to join in this choir that will sing for Christmas Eve worship services. Please speak to Ruth Yeadon to indicate your interest in singing. Rehearsals are held each Sunday after the 9:45 am service, each Wednesday after the 7:00 pm service or by arrangement with Ruth. Those singing are asked to attend at least one rehearsal each week. 

THANK YOU to all who filled their Mite Boxes!  $125.12 was sent off to the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of New England.

DAUGHTERS OF FAITH will be meeting Saturday, December 14^th, 2:00pm – 3:30pm for a Cookie Bake in the church kitchen. All cookie bags made will be delivered to our In-Home Saints on Sunday, December 15^th.  For more information see Judy Byrne.

CHRISTMAS LUNCH AND CAROLING on Sunday, December 15^th, immediately following the Children’s Christmas Program (9:45am).   We will enjoy a light lunch in the lower fellowship room then go caroling to In-Home Saints and deliver a cookie goodie bag at each visit!  Please come and bring a friend.  Singing skills not required!  We will start off at our neighbor’s home, Ginny Hawley, and then break into two groups.  For more information, see Cheryl Lowman. 

THANK YOU to all who donated time and goods to the Christmas Fair.  It was a great success!  Ladies Aid

“Away in a Manger”…is the theme for this year’s Advent worship services on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. As we explore together the biblical truths expressed in the beautiful words of this beloved hymn, we ask several questions during our Advent journey. Last week we focused on “Who’s in the Manger?” This week we’ll ask “Why has He Come?” Our final week will be “How has He Saved Us?” All are welcome!

Advent Devotion Booklets…are available on the table in the narthex.

“The Joy of Christmas – Lessons and Carols”… All are invited to hear the children of our church family share the news of Jesus’ birth at the Children’s Christmas Program on Sunday, December 15^th at 9:45 am. This program will be in place of the Blended Worship that day, and there will be no Christian Education Hour on that day either.

One Worship Service Only…On Sunday, December 29^th, the church family is invited to gather together for one worship service at 9:00 am, followed by food and fellowship at the coffee hour. There will be no Christian Education Hour on that day.

Postcards…with our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day worship times are available on the table in the narthex. These are great for giving to a family member or friend who doesn’t have a church home!

Holiday Schedule at St. Paul’s:

Please mark your calendars for these services and changes:

• Wednesdays, Dec. 4^th, 11^th, 18^th: 7:00 pm Advent Worship
• Sunday, Dec. 15^th: 8:00 am Worship & 9:45 am Children’s Christmas
• Sunday, Dec. 22^nd: 8:00 am & 9:45 am Worship services
  • NO Education Hour for adults or children this day
• Tuesday, Dec. 24^th: Christmas Eve Worship at 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
• Wednesday, Dec. 25^th: Christmas Day Worship at 9:00 am
• Sunday, Dec. 29^th: ONE worship service at 9:00 am
  • NO Education Hour for adults or children
• Monday, Dec. 30^th – Saturday, Jan. 4^th: NO church activities scheduled
• Regular weekly schedule resumes the week of January 5^th

HANDS OF GRACE food needs….Any donation is appreciated but we are in the greatest need of soup.  Thank you.    

FESTIVAL CHOIR …All singers are welcome to join in this choir that will sing for Christmas Eve worship services. Please speak to Ruth Yeadon to indicate your interest in singing. Rehearsals are held each Sunday after the 9:45 am service, each Wednesday after the 7:00 pm service or by arrangement with Ruth. Those singing are asked to attend at least one rehearsal each week. 

DAUGHTERS OF FAITH  will be meeting Saturday, December 14^th, at 2:00pm for a Cookie Bake in the church kitchen. All cookie bags made will be delivered to our In-Home Saints on Sunday, December 15^th.  More information see Judy Byrne.

CHRISTMAS LUNCH AND CAROLING on Sunday, December 15^th, immediately following the 9:45am Service.  We will enjoy a light lunch in the lower fellowship room then go caroling to In-Home Saints and deliver a cookie goodie bag at each visit!  All welcomed.  For more information, see Cheryl Lowman. 

THE CHRISTMAS FAIR is Saturday, December 7th!! 

St. Paul’s will be open Monday, December 2^nd to Thursday, December 5^th, from 9:00am to 1:00pm to drop off donations for the Christmas Fair and on Friday, December 6^th, from 9:00am to 8:00pm.  The church will then be locked at 8:00pm Friday night.  Doors open the following morning for drop offs at 8:00am.

THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP, Wednesday, November 27^th, at 7:00pm.   

HANDS OF GRACE food needs….Any donation is appreciated but we are in the greatest need of soup.  Thank you.    

FESTIVAL CHOIR …All singers are welcome to join in this choir that will sing for Christmas Eve worship services. Please speak to Ruth Yeadon to indicate your interest in singing. Rehearsals are held each Sunday after the 9:45 am service, each Wednesday after the 7:00 pm service (no rehearsal Wednesday, Thanksgiving Eve), or by arrangement with Ruth. Those singing are asked to attend at least one rehearsal each week. 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Voters’ Assembly meeting, Sunday, January 19^th, 11:00am.  Snow date: January 26^th.  Lunch provided. 

LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY: Monday, November 25^th, 1:00pm. All women of the church welcomed!