HANDS OF GRACE is in need of juice and canned macaroni such as Beefaroni, Spaghettio’s with meatballs, etc…  Thank you. 

VOLUNTEERS are needed to serve St. Paul’s on our Altar Guild!  Minimal time involved and training is provided.  If you are interested, please see or email Cynthia Boyle at cynthia.boyle@winchesterschools.org.  Thank you.

HANDS OF GRACE HOURS OF OPERATION:

• We are open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays from 9:00am – 4:00pm for client appointments, and Thursdays from 9:00am – 12Noon to receive donations. 
• Volunteer opportunities are available in the following areas:  household sorting (Mondays), area leader is Deb Burdick,      food delivery (Tuesdays), area leader is Leslie Denton, and           clothes sorting (Wednesdays), area leader is Denise Yoreo.

If you would like to volunteer in one of these areas please contact the area leader or myself.  Thank you, Pastor Mongeau

JUNIOR HIGH WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA!   St. Paul’s Junior High Youth – Save the dates of Friday, March 1 – Sunday, March 3 so you can be a part of the fun at the District Youth Retreat in Keene, NH. St. Paul’s youth have attended this event for the past 5 years and they can tell you what great fun, fellowship, faith-building, and food they enjoyed!  Please see Pastor Manor with any questions.

***PLEASE check your church mailbox.  

“Life in Christ”

A Sermon Series from 1 Corinthians 12 – 15

St. Paul, through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, writes much about living our baptized life in Christ. The assigned readings for the next six weeks include Epistle lessons from Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians focusing on this topic. Come and explore together our “Life in Christ”!

One Spirit ~ 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 ~ Jan. 20

One Body ~ 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 ~ Jan. 27

One Love ~ 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 ~ Feb. 3

One Church ~ 1 Corinthians 14:12-20 ~ Feb. 10

One Resurrection ~ 1 Corinthians 15:1-20 ~ Feb. 17

One Hope ~ 1 Corinthians 15:21-42 ~ Feb. 24

What’s our faith foundation? What do we really believe? We look to answer those questions and more over the next several weeks.  Everyone is invited to the adult Bible study time at 9:45am on Sundays to discover, or re-discover, the riches of our faith – what we believe, teach, and confess. Pastor Mongeau will lead this engaging discussion designed for our church family members, those who have been visiting our church family, and those who are brand new to Christianity. Come and ask a lot of questions or just come and listen, as we explore together the foundation of our faith and what we truly believe. If you have any questions, please talk to Pastor Mongeau or Pastor Manor.

THE THIRD THURSDAY THING…Hands of Grace is starting a men’s fellowship group.  We will meet at Hands of Grace on the third Thursday of the month at 6:00p.m.  Our first meeting will be on Thursday February 21^st.  All men are welcome for food and fellowship. If you would like to bring food, bring enough to share.  Contact Shawn Weeks or Pastor Mongeau if you have any questions.

SAVE THE DATE:  Youth Fundraiser!!  Pasta Pot Bless on Saturday, March 23^rd, 5-7:30pm.  Details to follow.

REMINDER from our financial secretary… please use your 2019 offering envelopes.  Do not use 2018 offering envelopes as your number may have changed!  Thank you. 

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of juice and canned macaroni such as Beefaroni, Spaghettio’s with meatballs, etc…  Thank you. 

VOLUNTEERS are needed to serve St. Paul’s on our Altar Guild!  Minimal time involved and training is provided.  If you are interested, please see or email Cynthia Boyle at cynthia.boyle@winchesterschools.org.  Thank you.

HANDS OF GRACE HOURS OF OPERATION:

• We are open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays from 9:00am – 4:00pm for client appointments, and Thursdays from 9:00am – 12Noon to receive donations. 
• Volunteer opportunities are available in the following areas:  household sorting (Mondays), area leader is Deb Burdick, food delivery (Tuesdays), area leader is Leslie Denton, and clothes sorting (Wednesdays), area leader is Denise Yoreo.

If you would like to volunteer in one of these areas please contact the area leader or myself.  Thank you, Pastor Mongeau

JUNIOR HIGH WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA!   St. Paul’s Junior High Youth – Save the dates of Friday, March 1 – Sunday, March 3 so you can be a part of the fun at the District Youth Retreat in Keene, NH. St. Paul’s youth have attended this event for the past 5 years and they can tell you what great fun, fellowship, faith-building, and food they enjoyed!  Please see Pastor Manor with any questions.

***PLEASE check your church mailbox.  

“Life in Christ”

A Sermon Series from 1 Corinthians 12 – 15

St. Paul, through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, writes much about living our baptized life in Christ. The assigned readings for the next six weeks include Epistle lessons from Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians focusing on this topic. Come and explore together our “Life in Christ”!

One Spirit ~ 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 ~ Jan. 20

One Body ~ 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 ~ Jan. 27

One Love ~ 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 ~ Feb. 3

One Church ~ 1 Corinthians 14:12-20 ~ Feb. 10

One Resurrection ~ 1 Corinthians 15:1-20 ~ Feb. 17

One Hope ~ 1 Corinthians 15:21-42 ~ Feb. 24

What’s our faith foundation? What do we really believe? We look to answer those questions and more over the next several weeks.  Everyone is invited to the adult Bible study time at 9:45am on Sundays to discover, or re-discover, the riches of our faith – what we believe, teach, and confess. Pastor Mongeau will lead this engaging discussion designed for our church family members, those who have been visiting our church family, and those who are brand new to Christianity. Come and ask a lot of questions or just come and listen, as we explore together the foundation of our faith and what we truly believe. If you have any questions, please talk to Pastor Mongeau or Pastor Manor.

THE THIRD THURSDAY THING…Hands of Grace is starting a men’s fellowship group.  We will meet at Hands of Grace on the third Thursday of the month at 6:00p.m.  Our first meeting will be on Thursday February 21^st.  All men are welcome for food and fellowship

If you would like to bring food, bring enough to share.  Contact Shawn Weeks or Pastor Mongeau if you have any questions.

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of juice and canned macaroni such as Beefaroni, Spaghettio’s with meatballs, etc…  Thank you. 

VOLUNTEERS are needed to serve St. Paul’s on our Altar Guild!  Minimal time involved and training is provided.  If you are interested, please see or email Cynthia Boyle at cynthia.boyle@winchesterschools.org.  Thank you.

HANDS OF GRACE HOURS OF OPERATION:

• We are open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays from 9:00am – 4:00pm for client appointments, and Thursdays from 9:00am – 12Noon to receive donations. 
• Volunteer opportunities are available in the following areas:  household sorting (Mondays), area leader is Deb Burdick,      food delivery (Tuesdays), area leader is Leslie Denton, and           clothes sorting (Wednesdays), area leader is Denise Yoreo.

If you would like to volunteer in one of these areas please contact the area leader or myself.  Thank you, Pastor Mongeau

JUNIOR HIGH WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA!   St. Paul’s Junior High Youth – Save the dates of Friday, March 1 – Sunday, March 3 so you can be a part of the fun at the District Youth Retreat in Keene, NH. St. Paul’s youth have attended this event for the past 5 years and they can tell you what great fun, fellowship, faith-building, and food they enjoyed!  Full information and registration forms are coming soon. Please see Pastor Manor with any questions.

2018 OFFERING STATEMENTS are now in your church mailbox. If you did not receive a statement or have questions, please contact Allison Mongeau at bookessentials@sbcglobal.net.

“Life in Christ”

A Sermon Series from 1 Corinthians 12 – 15

St. Paul, through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, writes much about living our baptized life in Christ. The assigned readings for the next six weeks include Epistle lessons from Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians focusing on this topic. Come and explore together our “Life in Christ”!

One Body ~ 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 ~ Jan. 27

One Love ~ 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 ~ Feb. 3

One Church ~ 1 Corinthians 14:12-20 ~ Feb. 10

One Resurrection ~ 1 Corinthians 15:1-20 ~ Feb. 17

One Hope ~ 1 Corinthians 15:21-42 ~ Feb. 24

What’s our faith foundation? What do we really believe? We look to answer those questions and more over the next several weeks, beginning this Sunday, January 27^th, at 9:45 am. Everyone is invited to the adult Bible study time to discover, or re-discover, the riches of our faith – what we believe, teach, and confess. Pastor Mongeau will lead this engaging discussion designed for our church family members, those who have been visiting our church family, and those who are brand new to Christianity. Come and ask a lot of questions or just come and listen, as we explore together the foundation of our faith and what we truly believe. If you have any questions, please talk to Pastor Mongeau or Pastor Manor.

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of juice, any flavor.  Thank you.

SAMARITAN’S PURSE OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES…..are on their way. I found out that the ones I registered on “track your box” went to Kenya and Malawi! Where did your box go?  Please let us know!  It will be fun to see how far St. Paul’s boxes have traveled.  Please continue to pray for the child who will open your box, and that they will be touched with the message of Jesus’ love.  Such joy to share the Gospel of Jesus in the world!  To God be praise!  Denise Yoreo, Mission Board Chairman   

ANNUAL VOTER’S MEETING…Will be on Sunday, January 20^th at 12:00pm. Please plan on attending this meeting where we will hear year end reports, approve the 2019 church budget, elect church leaders, and approve by-laws.

DAUGHTERS OF FAITH (Young Ladies and Mentors Group) will be meeting Saturday, January 26th from 2:00 – 3:30pm.  We will be studying and discussing “Contentment”.  Come join us for our study, snacks, fellowship and fun!  Please see Miss Judy (Byrne) to let her know if you are planning to attend.

LADIES BIBLE STUDY will meet Tuesday, January 22^nd, in the upper fellowship room from 1:00-2:15pm. We will begin a study on WISDOM.  How better to begin a brand new year of our Lord! Our studies will meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month until further notice. Please join us when your schedule permits.  A cancellation phone chain will be established and on hand in case of inclement weather on our study day.  Thank you, Cheryl Lowman and Judy Byrne

HANDS OF GRACE HOURS OF OPERATION:

• We are open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm for client appointments, and Thursdays from 9:00am – 12Noon to receive donations.
• Volunteer opportunities are available in the following areas: household sorting (Mondays), area leader is Deb Burdick, food delivery (Tuesdays), area leader is Leslie Denton, and clothes sorting (Wednesdays), area leader is Denise Yoreo.

If you would like to volunteer in one of these areas please contact the area leader or myself.  Thank you, Pastor Mongeau

VOLUNTEERS are needed to serve St. Paul’s on our Altar Guild!  Minimal time involved and training is provided.  If you are interested, please see or email Cynthia Boyle at cynthia.boyle@winchesterschools.org.  Thank you.

Hands of Grace…is in need of juice, any flavor.  Thank you.

Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes…are on their way. I found out that the ones I registered on “track your box” went to Kenya and Malawi! Where did your box go?  Please let us know!  It will be fun to see how far St. Paul’s boxes have traveled.  Please continue to pray for the child who will open your box, and that they will be touched with the message of Jesus’ love. Such joy to share the Gospel of Jesus in the world! To God be praise! Denise Yoreo, Mission Board Chairman

2019 Offering Envelopes…are in the upper fellowship room. If you need offering envelopes or have questions, contact Allison Mongeau at bookessentials@sbcglobal.net

Annual Voter’s Meeting…will be on Sunday, January 20th at 12:00 pm. Please plan on attending this meeting where we will hear year end reports, approve the 2019 church budget, vote on changes to the By-Laws in our Constitution, and elect church leaders.

DAUGHTERS OF FAITH  (Young Ladies and Mentors Group) will be meeting Saturday, January 26th from 2 – 3:30 pm.  We will be studying and discussing “Contentment”.  Come join us for our study, snacks, fellowship and fun!  Please contact Miss Judy (Byrne) to let her know if you are planning to attend.

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of juice, any flavor.  Thank you.   

REGULAR weekly worship schedule resumes the week of January 6^th, 2019.   

SAMARITAN’S PURSE OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES…..are on their way. I found out that the ones I registered on “track your box” went to Kenya and Malawi! Where did your box go?  Please let us know!  It will be fun to see how far St. Paul’s boxes have traveled.  Please continue to pray for the child who will open your box, and that they will be touched with the message of Jesus’ love.  Such joy to share the Gospel of Jesus in the world!  To God be praise!  Denise Yoreo, Mission Board Chairman     

THE GIVING TREE…Over the years here at St. Paul’s, we’ve had the joy of designating our sanctuary Christmas Tree to be a Giving Tree for church family members to contribute towards the needs of others. This year, the Board of Missions is asking for donations that will support the work of the Orphan Grain Train Branch as they help with disaster relief efforts in Florida, North Carolina, and Texas. The needed items are: Diapers (sizes Newborn, 1, 4, 5); Diaper rash ointment; New Blankets; Towels & washcloths; Coloring books & Crayons. If you prefer to make a financial donation that will be used by OGT to purchase supplies and cover transportation costs to send out supplies, you may give a check payable to “OGT New England Branch” (please do not address the check to St. Paul’s). Please bring your items, or your monetary donation in an envelope, and place them under/in the Giving Tree. We will be collecting items and monetary donations until Epiphany, January 6^th. Any questions?  Please contact Denise Yoreo or Pastor Manor.

ANNUAL VOTER’S MEETING…Will be on Sunday, January 20^th at 12:00 pm. Please plan on attending this meeting where we will hear year end reports, approve the 2019 church budget, and elect church leaders.

UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION …If your address, home phone number, cell phone number, or email address has changed, please let the church office (Janice) know so we can maintain accurate records – thank you!   

PLEASE CHECK your church mailbox.

>>>2019 OFFERING ENVELOPES are on the table in the upper fellowship room.  If you do not have offering envelopes, please contact Allison Mongeau at bookessentials@sbcglobal.net

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of juice, any flavor.  Thank you.

CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR THE CHURCH FAMILY….All are invited to share Christmas greetings with your St. Paul’s church family. One of the bulletin boards in the hallway above the Lower Fellowship Room is dedicated for cards, photos, or letters. Check out the greetings from others, and feel free to add yours to the board! 

Holiday Schedule at St. Paul’s 2018:

Please mark your calendars! Note the worship time …

• Monday, December 24^th, 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm – Christmas Eve worship
• Tuesday, December 25^th, 9:00 am – Christmas Day worship
• Sunday, December 30^th, 9:00 am – ONE worship service
• Regular weekly schedule resumes the week of January 6^th, 2019.
  

ANNUAL VOTER’S MEETING…Will be on Sunday, January 20^th at 12:00 pm. Please plan on attending this meeting where we will hear year end reports, approve the 2019 church budget, and elect church leaders.

ALL CHURCH FAMILY BIBLE STUDY FUN SUNDAY…. following the 9:00 am worship, everyone is invited for a time of Bible study fun as we celebrate the Advent and Christmas holiday season!

UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION …If your address, home phone number, cell phone number, or email address has changed, please let the church office (Janice) know so we can maintain accurate records – thank you!

THE GIVING TREE…Over the years here at St. Paul’s, we’ve had the joy of designating our sanctuary Christmas Tree to be a Giving Tree for church family members to contribute towards the needs of others. This year, the Board of Missions is asking for donations that will support the work of the Orphan Grain Train Branch as they help with disaster relief efforts in Florida, North Carolina, and Texas. The needed items are: Diapers (sizes Newborn, 1, 4, 5); Diaper rash ointment; New Blankets; Towels & washcloths; Coloring books & Crayons. If you prefer to make a financial donation that will be used by OGT to purchase supplies and cover transportation costs to send out supplies, you may give a check payable to “OGT New England Branch” (please do not address the check to St. Paul’s). Please bring your items, or your monetary donation in an envelope, and place them under/in the Giving Tree. We will be collecting items and monetary donations until Epiphany, January 6^th. Any questions?  Please contact Denise Yoreo or Pastor Manor.

SAMARITAN’S PURSE OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES…..are on their way. I found out that the ones I registered on “track your box” went to Kenya and Malawi! Where did your box go?  Please let us know!  It will be fun to see how far St. Paul’s boxes have traveled.  Please continue to pray for the child who will open your box, and that they will be touched with the message of Jesus’ love.  Such joy to share the Gospel of Jesus in the world!  To God be praise!  Denise Yoreo, Mission Board Chairman

PLEASE CHECK your church mailbox.  

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

Holiday Schedule at St. Paul’s 2018:   

Please mark your calendars! Note the worship time changes…

• Wednesday, December 19^th @ 7pm: Advent Service
• Sunday, December 16^th, 12:00 pm – Christmas Caroling
• Sunday, December 23^rd, 9:00 am – ONE worship service
• Monday, December 24^th, 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm – Christmas Eve worship
• Tuesday, December 25^th, 9:00 am – Christmas Day worship
• Sunday, December 30^th, 9:00 am – ONE worship service
• Regular weekly schedule resumes the week of January 6^th, 2019.

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of juice, any flavor.  Thank you.   

FESTIVAL CHOIR:  All singers are welcome to join in this choir that will sing for Christmas Eve worship services. Please contact Ruth Yeadon for more information.  Rehearsals are December 19^th, at 7:45pm after Wednesday Advent Worship service and/or after the 10:45 worship on Sunday.

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS:  If you would like to donate towards the purchase of flowers to grace God’s altar at Christmas please see Cynthia Boyle, Sally Wabrek, or Janice Becker.  You may also leave a note with your dedication on the secretary’s desk no later than Sunday, December 16th . Checks are to be made out to “St. Paul’s Altar Guild.”  We are grateful for your support.  Thank you, Cynthia Boyle   

SUNDAY:  Christmas Caroling…Please join your fellow church family members in the Lower Fellowship Room immediately following the 10:45 am service. We’ll gather for a short Christmas lunch before heading out in two groups to visit, sing, pray, and share the news of our Savior’s birth with our St. Paul’s in-home saints. All ages are welcome as we make a joyful noise in celebration of the Good News.   

Christmas Cards for the Church Family…All are invited to share Christmas greetings with your St. Paul’s church family. One of the bulletin boards in the hallway above the Lower Fellowship Room is dedicated for cards, photos, or letters. Check out the greetings from others, and feel free to add yours to the board!

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

The Giving Tree…Over the years here at St. Paul’s, we’ve had the joy of designating our sanctuary Christmas Tree to be a Giving Tree for church family members to contribute towards the needs of others. This year, the Board of Missions is asking for donations that will support the work of the Orphan Grain Train Branch as they help with disaster relief efforts in Florida, North Carolina, and Texas. The needed items are: Diapers (sizes Newborn, 1, 4, 5); Diaper rash ointment; New Blankets; Towels & washcloths; Coloring books & Crayons. If you prefer to make a financial donation that will be used by OGT to purchase supplies and cover transportation costs to send out supplies, you may give a check payable to “OGT New England Branch” (please do not address the check to St. Paul’s). Please bring your items, or your monetary donation in an envelope, and place them under/in the Giving Tree. We will be collecting items and monetary donations until Epiphany, January 6^th. Any questions?  Please contact Denise Yoreo or Pastor Manor.   

Advent 2018: The Stories of Advent 

All are welcome to gather for our last Advent worship service at 7:00 pm on Wednesday night. This time of Advent, I invite you to hear the life stories of Zechariah and Elizabeth and Mary. We’ll reflect on how we listen to the Lord, how God’s grace exceeds our expectations, and how we are strengthened in faith to believe that nothing is impossible with God. Come, as we prepare for the coming of the Lord – in the manger, in his Word, and in his glorious return one day.

December 19^th – “Advent Faith” – Luke 1:26-38

Annual Voter’s Meeting…will be on Sunday, January 20^th at 12:00 pm. Please plan on attending this meeting where we will hear year end reports, approved the 2019 church budget, and elect church leaders.

All Church Family Bible Study Fun! On Sunday, December 23^rd, following the 9:00 am worship, everyone is invited for a time of Bible study fun as we celebrate the Advent and Christmas holiday season!

Update Your Contact Information…If your address, home phone number, cell phone number, or email address has changed, please let the church office know so we can maintain accurate records – thank you!   

LADIES BIBLE STUDY has completed their topical study on Contentment and will take a break in the busy month of December.  During the winter months of January through April, the Bible Study will meet ONCE MONTHLY on the THIRD TUESDAY!  Judy Byrne and I will be putting together a Wintry Weather Call List of everyone who has attended so you can be contacted if a cancellation is necessary.  We look forward to beginning our study on WISDOM in January!  Everyone is welcome at any time during any given study!  Come when you can and grow with us in our Lord and His Word!  Cheryl Lowman   

PLEASE CHECK your church mailbox.    

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

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of juice, any flavor.  Thank you.   

FESTIVAL CHOIR:  All singers are welcome to join in this choir that will sing for Christmas Eve worship services. Please contact Ruth Yeadon for more information.  Rehearsals are December 12^th, & 19^th, at 7:45pm after Wednesday Advent Worship services and/or after the 10:45 worship on Sundays.

DAUGHTERS OF FAITH (Young Ladies Mentor Group) will meet Saturday, December 15^th from 1:00pm – 2:30pm for cookie making. The cookies will be distributed during caroling to our in-home Saints the following day.  For more information contact Judy Byrne at jbyrnsie@yahoo.com.   

NEXT MEETING of the Sewing Circle is Saturday, December 15^th, at 9:00am.  For more information see Tami Weeks.   

THANK YOU for your donations to the Mite Boxes.  St. Paul’s sent a total of $125.58 to the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League!   

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS:  If you would like to donate towards the purchase of flowers to grace God’s altar at Christmas please see Cynthia Boyle, Sally Wabrek, or Janice Becker.  You may also leave a note with your dedication on the secretary’s desk no later than Sunday, December 16^th.  Checks are to be made out to “St. Paul’s Altar Guild.”  We are grateful for your support.  Thank you, Cynthia Boyle  

“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 9:30am. There will be no Christian Education Hour today. 

Christmas Caroling…Please join your fellow church family members in the Lower Fellowship Room on Sunday, December 16^th, immediately following the 10:45 am service. We’ll gather for a short Christmas lunch before heading out in two groups to visit, sing, pray, and share the news of our Savior’s birth with our St. Paul’s in-home saints. All ages are welcome as we make a joyful noise in celebration of the Good News.   

Holiday Schedule at St. Paul’s 2018:  

Please mark your calendars! Note the worship time changes…

• Wednesdays, December 12th & 19^th @ 7pm: Advent Services
• Sunday, December 9^th, 9:30am – Children’s Christmas Program
• Sunday, December 16^th, 12:00 pm – Christmas Caroling
• Sunday, December 23^rd, 9:00 am – ONE worship service
• Monday, December 24^th, 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm – Christmas Eve worship
• Tuesday, December 25^th, 9:00 am – Christmas Day worship
• Sunday, December 30^th, 9:00 am – ONE worship service
• Regular weekly schedule resumes the week of January 6^th, 2019.
  

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

The Giving Tree…Over the years here at St. Paul’s, we’ve had the joy of designating our sanctuary Christmas Tree to be a Giving Tree for church family members to contribute towards the needs of others. This year, the Board of Missions is asking for donations that will support the work of the Orphan Grain Train Branch as they help with disaster relief efforts in Florida, North Carolina, and Texas. The needed items are: Diapers (sizes Newborn, 1, 4, 5); Diaper rash ointment; New Blankets; Towels & washcloths; Coloring books & Crayons. If you prefer to make a financial donation that will be used by OGT to purchase supplies and cover transportation costs to send out supplies, you may give a check payable to “OGT New England Branch” (please do not address the check to St. Paul’s). Please bring your items, or your monetary donation in an envelope, and place them under/in the Giving Tree. We will be collecting items and monetary donations until Epiphany, January 6^th. Any questions?  Please contact Denise Yoreo or Pastor Manor.

Christmas Cards for the Church Family…All are invited to share Christmas greetings with your St. Paul’s church family. One of the bulletin boards in the hallway above the Lower Fellowship Room is dedicated for cards, photos, or letters. Check out the greetings from others, and feel free to add yours to the board.

Advent 2018: The Stories of Advent

All are welcome to gather for our Advent worship services at 7:00 pm on Wednesday nights in December. This time of Advent, I invite you to hear the life stories of Zechariah and Elizabeth and Mary. We’ll reflect on how we listen to the Lord, how God’s grace exceeds our expectations, and how we are strengthened in faith to believe that nothing is impossible with God. Come, as we prepare for the coming of the Lord – in the manger, in his Word, and in his glorious return one day.

December 12^th – “Advent Expectation” – Luke 1:18-25

December 19^th – “Advent Faith” – Luke 1:26-38

LADIES BIBLE STUDY has completed their topical study on Contentment and will take a break in the busy month of December.  During the winter months of January through April, the Bible Study will meet ONCE MONTHLY on the THIRD TUESDAY!  Judy Byrne and I will be putting together a Wintry Weather Call List of everyone who has attended so you can be contacted if a cancellation is necessary.  We look forward to beginning our study on WISDOM in January!  Everyone is welcome at any time during any given study!  Come when you can and grow with us in our Lord and His Word!  Cheryl Lowman

PLEASE CHECK your mailbox.

EMPTY COOKIE CONTAINERS from the Christmas Fair are in the coffee hour area.  Please take yours home today.

 

SEEKING WILLING INDIVIDUALS…who would like to serve the Lord with gladness in the following areas:

1. Stewardship Board – please see John Burdick
2. In-home Saints Care Ministry – please see Cheryl Lowman
3. Hospitality Meals Ministry – please see Leslie Denton (You could serve once or twice a year if that fits your schedule). Meals are arranged for St. Paul’s church family members when needed after surgeries or in other difficult times.
4. If there is another area not mentioned above, where you would like to serve, please see John Burdick or Cheryl Lowman.

FESTIVAL CHOIR:  All singers are welcome to join in this choir that will sing for Christmas Eve worship services. Please contact Ruth Yeadon to indicate your interest in singing and to get information about rehearsals. Rehearsals are December 5^th, 12^th, & 19^th, at 7:45pm after Wednesday Advent Worship services and/or after the 10:45 Worship on Sundays.

DAUGHTERS OF FAITH (Young Ladies Mentor Group) will meet Saturday, December 15^th from 1:00pm – 2:30pm for cookie making. The cookies will be distributed during caroling to our in-home Saints the following day.  For more information contact Judy Byrne at jbyrnsie@yahoo.com.   

NEXT MEETING of the Sewing Circle is Saturday, December 15^th, at 9:00am.  For more information see Tami Weeks.   

LADIES AID would like to thank all the saints who donated time and goods to the Christmas Fair.  It was a great success!  We enjoyed the company of new volunteers, supporting the Hands of Grace tag sale, and on Wreath Making Sunday we enjoyed fellowship and made 23 wreaths for the Fair!

THANK YOU for your donations to the Mite Boxes.  St. Paul’s sent a total of $125.58 to the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League!   

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS:  If you would like to donate towards the purchase of flowers to grace God’s altar at Christmas please see Cynthia Boyle, Sally Wabrek, or Janice Becker.  You may also leave a note with your dedication on the secretary’s desk no later than Sunday, December 16^th.  Checks are to be made out to “St. Paul’s Altar Guild.”  We are grateful for your support.  Thank you, Cynthia Boyle     

“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 9^th at 9:30 am.  There will be no Christian Education Hour on that day.   

Christmas Cards for the Church Family…All are invited to share Christmas greetings with your St. Paul’s church family. One of the bulletin boards in the hallway above the Lower Fellowship Room is dedicated for cards, photos, or letters. Check out the greetings from others, and feel free to add yours to the board!  

Christmas Caroling…Please join your fellow church family members in the Lower Fellowship Room on Sunday, December 16^th, immediately following the 10:45 am service. We’ll gather for a short Christmas lunch before heading out in two groups to visit, sing, pray, and share the news of our Savior’s birth with our St. Paul’s in-home saints. All ages are welcome as we make a joyful noise in celebration of the Good News.    

Holiday Schedule at St. Paul’s 2018:

 Please mark your calendars! Note the worship time changes…

• Wednesdays, December 5^th, 12^th, 19^th @ 7pm: Advent Services
• Sunday, December 9^th, 9:30am – Children’s Christmas Program
• Sunday, December 16^th, 12:00 pm – Christmas Caroling
• Sunday, December 23^rd, 9:00 am – ONE worship service
• Monday, December 24^th, 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm – Christmas Eve worship
• Tuesday, December 25^th, 9:00 am – Christmas Day worship
• Sunday, December 30^th, 9:00 am – ONE worship service

Regular weekly schedule resumes the week of January 6^th, 2019.

The Giving Tree…Over the years here at St. Paul’s, we’ve had the joy of designating our sanctuary Christmas Tree to be a Giving Tree for church family members to contribute towards the needs of others. This year, the Board of Missions is asking for donations that will support the work of the Orphan Grain Train Branch as they help with disaster relief efforts in Florida, North Carolina, and Texas. The needed items are: Diapers (sizes Newborn, 1, 4, 5); Diaper rash ointment; New Blankets; Towels & washcloths; Coloring books & Crayons. If you prefer to make a financial donation that will be used by OGT to purchase supplies and cover transportation costs to send out supplies, you may give a check payable to “OGT New England Branch” (please do not address the check to St. Paul’s). Please bring your items, or your monetary donation in an envelope, and place them under/in the Giving Tree. We will be collecting items and monetary donations until Epiphany, January 6^th. Any questions?  Please contact Denise Yoreo or Pastor Manor.   

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

HANDS OF GRACE OUTDOORS will meet Friday, Dec. 7^th, @6pm.

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of juice, any flavor.  Thank you.

Advent 2018: The Stories of Advent  

All are welcome to gather for our Advent worship services at 7:00 pm on Wednesday nights in December. This time of Advent, I invite you to hear the life stories of Zechariah and Elizabeth and Mary. We’ll reflect on how we listen to the Lord, how God’s grace exceeds our expectations, and how we are strengthened in faith to believe that nothing is impossible with God. Come, as we prepare for the coming of the Lord – in the manger, in his Word, and in his glorious return one day.

December 5^th – “Advent Silence” – Luke 1:5-25, 57-64

December 12^th – “Advent Expectation” – Luke 1:18-25

December 19^th – “Advent Faith” – Luke 1:26-38