HANDS OF GRACE is in need of cereal and juice bottles (no grape).     

<<<Vacation Bible School at St. Paul’s! >>>  Monday, July 9^th – Friday, July 13^th 9am – 11:45am.  At VBS this year, strap on your life jacket and get ready to be swept away by God’s promises in Jesus on this rip-roaring river ride with Splash Canyon: God’s Promise on Life’s Wild Ride. Come along as we sing fun songs, do crazy crafts, eat yummy snacks, play awesome games, and more! Registration for participants and volunteers is at www.StPaulsNewHartford.org.

PLEASE NOTIFY Cheryl Lowman at cheryl.cassady@yahoo.com as soon as possible if you have been trained to use our church defibrillator located to the right as you exit the narthex.  Per our recent Usher’s meeting, the idea of a handy list of those trained was suggested.  If you are trained and are willing, we would love to put your name on this very important list.  Thank-you very much!

PLEASE CHECK your church mailbox.

Wednesday Night Worship and Prayer Ministry…will take a break from July 4^th – 25^th. We will resume on Wednesday, August 1^st. This break will provide an opportunity for rest for those currently participating and for re-engagement for new people to jump in as well. It will also allow the leaders to have the same opportunities to be refreshed and renewed with vigor when these activities resume. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Manor or the Board of Elders.

REMINDER: Sewing Circle will meet Thursday, July 19^th, at 7:00pm

YOUNG LADIES AND MENTORS GROUP Thursday, July 19^th, 6:30pm – 8:00pm.  All preteen through college age young ladies and all ladies of St. Paul’s are welcome to join us at our first get together!  Due to scheduling situations, this time ONLY, we will meet the same evening as the Sewing Circle.  The group idea and vision came from our very own Emily Jury!  We will meet in the Lower Fellowship Room and share thoughts of how now to proceed and we will also have some fun!  Please see Emily Jury or Cheryl Lowman if you would like more information.  We are overjoyed with excitement to begin this new adventure and seek to grow in Christ together as we go!

YOUNG FAMILIES ICE CREAM SOCIAL Sunday, July 22^nd,  2:00pm – 4:00pm.  All families with children living at home are welcome to come together and share a relaxed time of fellowship on our church lower lawn!  There will be face painting, a few games, a couple tents for shade, and lots of ice cream with toppings, and cold beverages!  Our brand new Ad Hoc Fellowship Committee will be hosting this special time!   We will meet in the Lower Fellowship Room in case of rain.  The families whose children attend Vacation Bible School who do not have a home church will also be invited!  We look forward to it with great joy and anticipation!   

THANK YOU for your Mite Box donations!  $139.83 was received and sent to the LWML (Lutheran Women’s Missionary League) of the New England District. Please continue to use your Mite Box and place it in the large box in the narthex.  For more information on the LWML, please see the notice on the board in the coffee hour area. Thank you, Leslie Denton

All are welcome for a Pizza & Packing Party of hygiene items on Friday, July 13, 5:30pm, at the church.  Thank you for all the donations!  To God be the Glory!   We will assemble all the donated items to be distributed to local veterans and their families. This distribution will take place through South Park Inn in Hartford and the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing in Waterbury.  If you have any questions regarding donations, please speak to Deb Burdick.  Please rsvp to Pastor Mongeau at kevin_mongeau@yahoo.com or Denise at deyoreo@gmail.com if you plan to come for pizza. Thank you, St. Paul’s Mission Board

STEWARSHIP BOARD has an Occupations Bulletin Board in the hallway leading to the lower fellowship room displaying business cards, flyers or typed information for our members who are self-employed or business owners.  Please leave your cards, flyers, printed information in Janice’s office and we will post the information on the board.  This is one more way to connect with our church family and, if needed, ask advice or hire for needed services they provide.

Friendship Ablaze! Beginning next Sunday, you’re all invited to be a part of a 4 week series called Friendship Ablaze! Sunday mornings will include a series of worship services and instructional sermons that empower God’s people to invite their friends to meet their best friend, Jesus! We will also have a series of Bible studies that share practical ways for you to continue to grow in your efforts to connect people to Jesus in your daily lives and friendships. Friendship Sunday will be the last week of the series at our worship and picnic at Brodie Park on August 5^th.  On that day, everyone is encouraged to invite a friend, especially those without a church home or a relationship with Jesus, to join you for the special worship service and picnic. I invite, encourage, and challenge you all to be a part of Friendship Ablaze!

July 15^th: “Friendship Ablaze!”

July 22^nd: “Friendship Fever – Catch It!”

July 29^th: “Friendship in Action – Doing the Ask!”

DID YOU KNOW that our events and notices are posted on our website, www.stpaulsnewhartford.org?

PAUL’S WORSHIP AND PICNIC at Brodie Park on Sunday, August 5^th! Our combined Friendship Sunday Summer Worship service begins at Brodie Park at 10:00am.  Picnic and games follow!  What a super opportunity this is to invite neighbors and friends, especially those who do not have a church home yet. However, the most important person to attend is YOU, your family, your children and grandchildren. We are looking forward to this unique and special time of Christian fellowship!  Please let Cheryl Lowman know if you will be attending and whether you would like to bring a side dish or dessert to share!  Hamburgers, hot dogs, and beverages will be provided!  To rsvp email Cheryl at cheryl.cassady@yahoo.com . Let’s make some good old fashioned summer worship and picnic memories together!  Can’t wait to see you there!

MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY will not meet in August.

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of cereal and juice bottles (no grape).

<<<Vacation Bible School at St. Paul’s!  Monday, July 9^th – Friday, July 13th, 9am – 11:45am.  At VBS this year, strap on your life jacket and get ready to be swept away by God’s promises in Jesus on this rip-roaring river ride with Splash Canyon: God’s Promise on Life’s Wild Ride. Come along as we sing fun songs, do crazy crafts, eat yummy snacks, play awesome games, and more! Registration for participants and volunteers is at www.StPaulsNewHartford.org.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is fast approaching.  Snack needs are listed below and donations would be appreciated.  Please leave them in the back of the church kitchen.

• Gold fish – big containers
• 2-3 bags mini pretzel twists
• 1 large container of rainbow sprinkles
  

 If you have any questions, email Amy Eversole at amyceversole@gmail.com.  Thank you

PLEASE NOTIFY Cheryl Lowman at cheryl.cassady@yahoo.com as soon as possible if you have been trained to use our church defibrillator  located to the right as you exit the narthex.  Per our recent Usher’s meeting, the idea of a handy list of those trained was suggested.  If you are trained and are willing, we would love to put your name on this very important list.  Thank-you very much!

PLEASE CHECK your church mailbox.

Wednesday Night Worship and Prayer Ministry…will take a break from July 4^th – 25^th. We will resume on Wednesday, August 1^st. This break will provide an opportunity for rest for those currently participating and for re-engagement for new people to jump in as well. It will also allow the leaders to have the same opportunities to be refreshed and renewed with vigor when these activities resume. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Manor or the Board of Elders.

PAUL’S WORSHIP AND PICNIC at Brodie Park on Sunday, August 5^th! Our combined Friendship Sunday Summer Worship service begins at Brodie Park at 10:00am.  Picnic and games follow!  What a super opportunity this is to invite neighbors and friends, especially those who do not have a church home yet. However, the most important person to attend is YOU, your family, your children and grandchildren. We are looking forward to this unique and special time of Christian fellowship!  Please let Cheryl Lowman know if you will be attending and whether you would like to bring a side dish or dessert to share!  Hamburgers, hot dogs, and beverages will be provided!   E-mail cheryl.cassady@yahoo.com. Let’s make some good old fashioned summer worship and picnic memories together!  Can’t wait to see you there!

IF YOU WERE unable to attend either of the two previous photo sessions with Kim Shank, she will be available today to take your picture  after the 9:00am Service.  Thank you.

REMINDER: Sewing Circle will meet Thursday, July 19^th, at 7:00pm.

THANK YOU for your Mite Box donations!  $139.83 was received and sent to the LWML (Lutheran Women’s Missionary League) of the New England District. Please continue to use your Mite Box and place it in the large box in the narthex.  For more information on the LWML, please see the notice on the board in the coffee hour area. Thank you, Leslie Denton

FRIENDSHIP ABLAZE!  Check out your Fruitful Branches newsletter for all the details on this four-week series of worship services, instructional sermons, and Bible studies that will empower God’s people to invite their friends to meet Jesus!

PLEASE SAVE THESE DATES:

YOUNG LADIES AND MENTORS GROUP:  Thursday, July 19^th, 6:30pm – 8:00pm.  All preteen through college age young ladies and all ladies of St. Paul’s are welcome to join us at our first get together!  Due to scheduling situations, this time ONLY, we will meet the same evening as the Sewing Circle.  The group idea and vision came from our very own Emily Jury!  We will meet in the Lower Fellowship Room and share thoughts of how now to proceed and we will also have some fun!  Please see Emily Jury or Cheryl Lowman if you would like more information.  We are overjoyed with excitement to begin this new adventure and seek to grow in Christ together as we go!

YOUNG FAMILIES ICE CREAM SOCIAL: Sunday, July 22^nd, 2:00pm – 4:00pm.  All families with children living at home are welcome to come together and share a relaxed time of fellowship on our church lower lawn!  There will be face painting, a few games, a couple tents for shade, and lots of ice cream with toppings, and cold beverages!  Our brand new Ad Hoc Fellowship Committee will be hosting this special time!   We will meet in the Lower Fellowship Room in case of rain.  The families whose children attend Vacation Bible School who do not have a home church will also be invited!  We look forward to it with great joy and anticipation!

Wednesday Night Worship and Prayer Ministry…will take a break from July 4^th – 25^th. We will resume on Wednesday, August 1^st. This break will provide an opportunity for rest for those currently participating and for re-engagement for new people to jump in as well. It will also allow the leaders to have the same opportunities to be refreshed and renewed with vigor when these activities resume. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Manor or the Board of Elders.

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of cereal and juice bottles (no grape).

 <<<Vacation Bible School at St. Paul’s! >>>  Monday, July 9^th – Friday, July 13th, 9am – 11:45am.  At VBS this year, strap on your life jacket and get ready to be swept away by God’s promises in Jesus on this rip-roaring river ride with Splash Canyon: God’s Promise on Life’s Wild Ride. Come along as we sing fun songs, do crazy crafts, eat yummy snacks, play awesome games, and more! Registration for participants and volunteers is at www.StPaulsNewHartford.org.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is fast approaching.  Snack needs are listed below and donations would be appreciated.  Please leave them in the back of the church kitchen.

• Gold fish – big containers
• 2-3 bags mini pretzel twists
• 1 large container of rainbow sprinkles
  

 If you have any questions, email Amy Eversole at amyceversole@gmail.com.  Thank you   

The last day for PHOTO WALL UPDATES is TODAY! We’d love to have an updated picture of you and your family.   Kimberly Shank is here from 9:15am – 12:15pm.  Thank you, St. Paul’s      

SUMMER SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE will begin NEXT Sunday, July 1^st and continue through Sunday, September 2^nd. Bible study will be at 8:00 am, with one worship service beginning at 9:00am.

Hygiene Item Collection – TODAY is the last day!! 

Help us honor the men and women who fought for our freedom!

Through the Mission Board of St. Paul’s, a collection is being taken for items that will be used to put together “hygiene” kits to be distributed to local homeless veterans and their families. This distribution will take place through the South Park Inn in Hartford as well as through Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) in Waterbury.  Please bring any of the following items to church and place them in the bin in the narthex or in the lower fellowship room:

• Body wash
• Shampoo
• Bar soap
• Toothbrush w/toothpaste
• Band-Aids
• Nail clippers
• Deodorant
• Socks
• Combs (wide tooth)
• Feminine hygiene products
• Wash cloths and hand towels

>>>>All are welcome for a Pizza & Packing Party July 13, 5:30 pm at church, as we assemble all of the donated items to be given to the Glory of God! Please RSVP to Denise Yoreo or Pastor Mongeau if you plan to come for pizza, and let us know your favorite pizza topping! If you have any questions please speak to Mission Board Members: Deb Burdick, Travis Poudin, Dave Hudon, Denise Yoreo, Pastor Mongeau

PLEASE check your mailbox.

ST. PAUL’S WORSHIP AND PICNIC at Brodie Park on Sunday, August 5^th!  Our combined summer worship service begins at Brodie Park at 10:00am.  Picnic and games follow!  What a super opportunity this is to invite neighbors and friends, especially those who do not have a church home yet. However, the most important person to attend is YOU, your family, your children and grandchildren.  We are looking forward to this unique and special time of Christian fellowship!  Please let Cheryl Lowman know if you will be attending and whether you would like to bring a side dish or dessert to share!  Hamburgers, hot dogs, and beverages will be provided!   E-mail cheryl.cassady@yahoo.com or call 860-379-7094. Let’s make some good old fashioned summer worship and picnic memories together!  Can’t wait to see you there!

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of crackers, sliced white bread, cookies, jam/jelly (except grape), coffee (12oz. size), tea, juice bottles (except grape), flour, sugar, oil, vinegar, pasta, toothpaste, and bar soap.  Thank you.

Vacation Bible School at St. Paul’s! >>>  Monday, July 9^th – Friday, July 13th, 9am – 11:45am.  At VBS this year, strap on your life jacket and get ready to be swept away by God’s promises in Jesus on this rip-roaring river ride with Splash Canyon: God’s Promise on Life’s Wild Ride. Come along as we sing fun songs, do crazy crafts, eat yummy snacks, play awesome games, and more! Registration for participants and volunteers is at www.StPaulsNewHartford.org.

>>>SUMMER SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE will begin on Sunday, July 1^st and continue through Sunday, September 2^nd. Bible study will be at 8:00 am, with one worship service beginning at 9:00am.

MITE BOX COLLECTION:  I hope everyone has had a chance to read the LWML mite box info on the bulletin board in the coffee area. We are planning to send our mite box donations to the LWML New England District Treasurer the week of June 25th.  You may leave your filled boxes in the large mite box in the narthex. Thank you, Leslie Denton

>>SEWING CIRCLE will not meet on Thursday, June 21^st.  Next meeting will be July 19^th.

SAVE THE DATE: Worship and church picnic at Brodie Park on Sunday, August 5^th, at 10:00am.  Mark your calendar for this time together with your church family and friends.  Details to follow.   

PHOTO WALL UPDATES: We’d love to have an updated picture of you and your family for our photo wall in the narthex. Kimberly Shank will be leading this update project. Last opportunity to have your picture taken will be Sunday, June 24^th, from 9:15am – 12:15pm.  Please try to attend this photo session as Kim would like to get the same background for all photos.  No appointment necessary.      

Hygiene Item Collection, June 3^rd – 24^th.

Help us honor the men and women who fought for our freedom!  Through the Mission Board of St. Paul’s, a collection is being taken for items that will be used to put together “hygiene” kits to be distributed to local homeless veterans and their families. This distribution will take place through the South Park Inn in Hartford as well as through Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) in Waterbury.  Please bring any of the following items to church and place them in the bin in the narthex or in the lower fellowship room:

• Body wash
• Shampoo
• Bar soap
• Toothbrush w/toothpaste
• Band-Aids
• Nail clippers
• Deodorant
• Socks
• Combs (wide tooth)
• Feminine hygiene products
• Wash cloths and hand towels

All are welcome for a Pizza & Packing Party July 13, 5:30 pm at church, as we assemble all of the donated items to be given to the Glory of God! Please RSVP to Denise Yoreo or Pastor Mongeau if you plan to come for pizza, and let us know your favorite pizza topping! If you have any questions please speak to Mission Board Members: Deb Burdick, Travis Poudin, Dave Hudon, Denise Yoreo, Pastor Mongeau

PLEASE CHECK your church mailbox.   

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is fast approaching.  Snack needs are listed below and donations would be appreciated.  Please leave them in the back of the church kitchen.

• Gold fish – big containers
• 2-3 boxes Fruit Loops cereal
• 2-3 bags mini pretzel twists
• 3-4 regular size boxes animal crackers
• 2-3 large containers powdered lemonade mix
• 1 large container of rainbow sprinkles

  If you have any questions, email Amy Eversole at amyceversole@gmail.com.  Thank you.

USHER TRAINING: The Board of Elders has recently finished updating the Usher’s Procedure Manual. You are invited to a training and walk through for Ushers TODAY between the worship services. If you are newer to the church and have never ushered before or you are a seasoned veteran, we would love to see you there. If you have any questions or are unable to attend, please contact Travis Lowman at travis.w.lowman@gmail.com or see any of the Elders.

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of crackers, sliced white bread, cookies, jam/jelly (except grape), coffee (12oz. size), tea, juice bottles (except grape), flour, sugar, oil, vinegar, pasta, toothpaste, and bar soap.  Thank you.   

<<<Vacation Bible School at St. Paul’s! >>> 

Monday, July 9^th – Friday, July 13^th ~ 9am – 11:45am.  At VBS this year, strap on your life jacket and get ready to be swept away by God’s promises in Jesus on this rip-roaring river ride with Splash Canyon: God’s Promise on Life’s Wild Ride. Come along as we sing fun songs, do crazy crafts, eat yummy snacks, play awesome games, and more! Registration for participants and volunteers is at www.StPaulsNewHartford.org. 

>>>SUMMER SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE will begin on Sunday, July 1^st and continue through Sunday, September 2^nd. Bible study will be at 8:00 am, with one worship service beginning at 9:00am.

PHOTO WALL UPDATES: We’d love to have an updated picture of you and your family for our photo wall in the narthex. Kimberly Shank will be leading this update project. Opportunities to have your picture taken will be TODAY (9:15am – 12:15pm) as well as June 23^rd and 24^th (hours will be posted).  Please try to attend either photo session as Kim would like to get the same background for all photos!  No appointment necessary. Thank you!     

SAVE THE DATE: Worship and church picnic at Brodie Park on Sunday, August 5^th, at 10:00am.  Mark your calendar for this time together with your church family and friends.  Details to follow.  

Hygiene Item Collection, June 3^rd – 24^th 

Help us honor the men and women who fought for our freedom!  Through the Mission Board of St. Paul’s, a collection is being taken for items that will be used to put together “hygiene” kits to be distributed to local homeless veterans and their families. This distribution will take place through the South Park Inn in Hartford as well as through Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) in Waterbury.  Please bring any of the following items to church and place them in the bin in the narthex or in the lower fellowship room:

• Body wash
• Shampoo
• Bar soap
• Toothbrush w/toothpaste
• Band-Aids
• Nail clippers
• Deodorant
• Socks
• Combs (wide tooth)
• Feminine hygiene products
• Wash cloths and hand towels

All are welcome for a Pizza & Packing Party July 13, 5:30 pm at church, as we assemble all of the donated items to be given to the Glory of God! Please RSVP to Denise Yoreo or Pastor Mongeau if you plan to come for pizza, and let us know your favorite pizza topping! If you have any questions please speak to Mission Board Members: Deb Burdick, Travis Poudin, Dave Hudon, Denise Yoreo, Pastor Mongeau

MITE BOX COLLECTION:  I hope everyone has had a chance to read the LWML mite box info on the bulletin board in the coffee area. We are planning to send our mite box donations to the LWML New England District Treasurer the week of June 25th.  You may leave your filled boxes in the large mite box in the narthex. Thank you, Leslie Denton

PLEASE CHECK your church mailbox.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is fast approaching.  Snack needs are listed below and donations would be appreciated.  Please leave them in the back of the church kitchen.

• Gold fish – big containers
• 2-3 boxes Fruit Loops cereal
• 2-3 bags mini pretzel twists
• 2-3 large bags of M&M’s plain
• 2-3 bags mini marshmallows
• 3-4 regular size boxes animal crackers
• 2-3 large containers powdered lemonade mix
• 1 bottle Hershey’s syrup chocolate and 1 bottle caramel syrup
• 1 large container of rainbow sprinkles
• 1 bag of popping corn kernels
  

 If you have any questions, email Amy Eversole at amyceversole@gmail.com.  Thank you.

>>>SEWING CIRCLE will not meet this month on June 21^st.  Next meeting will be July 19^th.

PASTOR MANOR and Council Secretary Brian Tassinari will attend the New England District Convention Thursday, June 14^th to Saturday, June 16^th.  Please keep our district in your prayers as the pastoral and lay delegates gather to conduct the work of the church for the good of the Gospel.  Pastor Manor will be available by email or phone.

USHER TRAINING: The Board of Elders has recently finished updating the Usher’s Procedure Manual. You are invited to a training and walk through for Ushers on Sunday, June 17th between the worship services. If you are newer to the church and have never ushered before or you are a seasoned veteran, we would love to see you there. If you have any questions or are unable to attend, please contact Travis Lowman at travis.w.lowman@gmail.com or see any of the Elders.

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of crackers, sliced white bread, cookies, jam/jelly (except grape), coffee (12oz. size), tea, juice bottles (except grape), flour, sugar, oil, vinegar, pasta, toothpaste, and bar soap.  Thank you. 

<<<Vacation Bible School at St. Paul’s! >>> 

Monday, July 9^th – Friday, July 13^th ~ 9am – 11:45am:  At VBS this year, strap on your life jacket and get ready to be swept away by God’s promises in Jesus on this rip-roaring river ride with Splash Canyon: God’s Promise on Life’s Wild Ride. Come along as we sing fun songs, do crazy crafts, eat yummy snacks, play awesome games, and more! Registration for participants and volunteers is at www.StPaulsNewHartford.org.   

SUMMER SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE will begin on Sunday, July 1^st and continue through Sunday, September 2^nd. Bible study will be at 8:00 am, with one worship service beginning at 9:00 am.

PHOTO WALL UPDATES: We’d love to have an updated picture of you and your family for our photo wall in the narthex. Kimberly Shank will be leading this update project. Opportunities to have your picture taken will be on June 9^th (11am – 2pm) and 10^th (9:15am – 12:15pm) as well as June 23^rd and 24^th (hours will be posted).  Please try to attend either photo session as Kim would like to get the same background for all photos!  No appointment necessary. Thank you!

SAVE THE DATE: Worship and church picnic at Brodie Park on Sunday, August 5^th, at 10:00am.  Mark your calendar for this this time together with your church family and friends.  Details to follow.

Hygiene Item Collection, June 3^rd – 24^th 

Help us honor the men and women who fought for our freedom!  Through the Mission Board of St. Paul’s, a collection is being taken for items that will be used to put together “hygiene” kits to be distributed to local homeless veterans and their families. This distribution will take place through the South Park Inn in Hartford as well as through Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) in Waterbury.  Please bring any of the following items to church and place them in the bin in the narthex or in the lower fellowship room:

• Body wash
• Shampoo
• Bar soap
• Toothbrush w/toothpaste
• Band-Aids
• Nail clippers
• Deodorant
• Socks
• Combs (wide tooth)
• Feminine hygiene products
• Wash cloths and hand towels

All are welcome for a Pizza & Packing Party July 13, 5:30 pm at church, as we assemble all of the donated items to be given to the Glory of God! Please RSVP to Denise Yoreo or Pastor Mongeau if you plan to come for pizza, and let us know your favorite pizza topping! If you have any questions please speak to Mission Board Members: Deb Burdick, Travis Poudin, Dave Hudon, Denise Yoreo, Pastor Mongeau.

MITE BOX COLLECTION:  I hope everyone has had a chance to read the LWML mite box info on the bulletin board in the coffee area. We are planning to send our mite box donations to the LWML New England District Treasurer the week of June 25th.  You may leave your filled boxes in the large mite box in the narthex. Thank you, Leslie Denton

PLEASE CHECK your mailbox.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is fast approaching.  Snack needs are listed below and donations would be appreciated!  Please leave them in the back of the church kitchen:

• Gold fish – big containers
• 2-3 boxes Fruit Loops cereal
• 2-3 bags mini pretzel twists
• 2-3 large bags of M&M’s plain
• 2-3 bags mini marshmallows
• 3-4 regular size boxes animal crackers
• 2-3 large containers powdered lemonade mix
• 1 bottle Hershey’s syrup chocolate and 1 bottle caramel syrup
• 1 large container of rainbow sprinles
• 1 bag of popping corn kernels
  

 If you have any questions, email Amy Eversole at amyceversole@gmail.com.  Thank you!

>>>SEWING CIRCLE will not meet this month on June 21^st.  Next meeting will be July 19^th.

Ladies’ Aid Bake Sale…rain or shine, on Sunday, June 3^rd, between services.  

Hands of Grace needs…include breakfast cereals, juice (64oz.), tea, coffee, and bread.

Summer Sunday Worship Schedule…will begin on Sunday, July 1^st and continue through Sunday, September 2^nd. Bible study will be at 8:00 am, with one worship service beginning at 9:00 am.

Save the Date! Worship and Church Picnic at Brodie Park…Sunday, August 5^th, at 10:00 am. Mark your calendars for this time together with your church family and friends. More details to come!     

Tag Sale!…will be held at Hands of Grace, 8 Wickett Street in New Hartford, on Saturday, June 2^nd from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.  Proceeds will benefit the ministry at Hands of Grace.

Women’s Bible Time…this Wednesday, May 30^th at 1:00 pm in the Upper Fellowship Room here at St. Paul’s. All women of the church and their friends are invited to explore God’s Holy Word and ponder all His benefits together!  This Bible Time will be meeting the LAST Wednesday of each month – same time and place, unless otherwise noted. If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Lowman at cheryl.cassady@yahool.com.    

Occupations Bulletin Board…Have you ever needed to inquire about a household repair problem or decision and wondered if someone in our church family could give you advice or provide the needed service?  Have you ever wondered if someone at St. Paul’s is a carpenter, babysitter, notary, lawyer, welder, cleaning person, caterer, etc…?  The Board of Stewardship would like to establish an Occupations Bulletin Board displaying business cards, flyers, or typed information regarding our members who are self-employed or business owners.  Please leave your cards, flyers, or printed information in Janice’s office and we will arrange the new bulletin board once collected. This is one more way to connect with our church family to receive advice or hire someone for needed services they provide. Thank you, Board of Stewardship.    

Photo Wall Updates…We’d love to have an updated photo of you and your family for our photo wall in the narthex. Kimberly Shank will be leading this update project. She can either take your photo, or receive a photo from you. Opportunities to have your picture taken will be on June 9^th and 10^th, as well as June 23^rd and 24^th. Look for more details in next week’s bulletin.

Hygiene Item Collection, June 3^rd – 24^th

Help us honor the men and women who fought for our freedom!  Through St. Paul’s Board of Missions, a collection is being taken for items that will be used to put together “hygiene” kits to be distributed to local homeless veterans and their families. This distribution will take place through the South Park Inn in Hartford as well as through Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) in Waterbury.  Please bring any of the following items to church and place them in the bin in the narthex or in the lower fellowship room:

Body Wash

Shampoo

Bar soap

Toothbrush w/toothpaste

Band aids

Nail clippers

Deodorant

Socks

Combs (wide tooth)

Feminine hygiene products

Wash cloths and hand towels

ALSO….All are welcome for a Pizza & Packing Party July 13, 5:30 pm at church, as we assemble all of the donated items to be given to the Glory of God! Please RSVP to Denise Yoreo or Pastor Mongeau if you plan to come for pizza, and let us know your favorite pizza topping! If you have any questions please speak to Mission Board Members: Deb Burdick, Travis Poudin, Dave Hudon, Denise Yoreo, Pastor Mongeau.

Vacation Bible School at St. Paul’s

Monday, July 9^th – Friday, July 13^th ~ 9am – 11:45am.  At VBS this year, strap on your life jacket and get ready to be swept away by God’s promises in Jesus on this rip-roaring river ride with Splash Canyon: God’s Promise on Life’s Wild Ride. Come along as we sing fun songs, do crazy crafts, eat yummy snacks, play awesome games, and more!  Registration for participants and volunteers is at www.StPaulsNewHartford.org.

Hands of Grace needs…include breakfast cereals, juice (64oz.), tea, coffee, and bread.

Summer Sunday Worship Schedule…will begin on Sunday, July 1^st and continue through Sunday, September 2^nd. Bible study will be at 8:00 am, with one worship service beginning at 9:00 am.

Save the Date! Worship and Church Picnic at Brodie Park…Sunday, August 5^th, at 10:00 am. Mark your calendars for this time together with your church family and friends. More details to come!     

Ladies’ Aid Bake Sale…rain or shine, on Sunday, June 3^rd, between services.

Tag Sale!…will be held at Hands of Grace, 8 Wickett Street in New Hartford, on Saturday, June 2^nd from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.  Proceeds will benefit the ministry at Hands of Grace.

Vacation Bible School at St. Paul’s! 

Monday, July 9^th – Friday, July 13^th ~ 9am – 11:45am

At VBS this year, strap on your life jacket and get ready to be swept away by God’s promises in Jesus on this rip-roaring river ride with Splash Canyon: God’s Promise on Life’s Wild Ride. Come along as we sing fun songs, do crazy crafts, eat yummy snacks, play awesome games, and more! Registration for participants and volunteers is at www.StPaulsNewHartford.org.

Women’s Bible Time…Wednesday, May 30^th at 1:00 pm in the Upper Fellowship Room here at St. Paul’s. All women of the church and their friends are invited to explore God’s Holy Word and ponder all His benefits together!  This Bible Time will be meeting the LAST Wednesday of each month – same time and place, unless otherwise noted.  If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Lowman at cheryl.cassady@yahool.com.  

Altar Guild…is in need of volunteers to care for the Lord’s altar by setting up Holy Communion before worship and cleaning the communion ware after worship.  Training is provided.  Please contact Cynthia Boyle or Sally Wabrek if you are interested in serving.     

Occupations Bulletin Board…Have you ever needed to inquire about a household repair problem or decision and wondered if someone in our church family could give you advice or provide the needed service?  Have you ever wondered if someone at St. Paul’s is a carpenter, babysitter, notary, lawyer, welder, cleaning person, caterer, etc…?  The Board of Stewardship would like to establish an Occupations Bulletin Board displaying business cards, flyers, or typed information regarding our members who are self-employed or business owners.  Please leave your cards, flyers, or printed information in Janice’s office and we will arrange the new bulletin board once collected. This is one more way to connect with our church family to receive advice or hire someone for needed services they provide. Thank you, Stewardship Board.

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of crackers, sliced white bread, cookies, jam/jelly (except grape), coffee (12oz. size), juice bottles (except grape), flour, sugar, oil, vinegar, pasta, toothpaste, and bar soap.  Thank you.  

<<<Vacation Bible School at St. Paul’s! >>> 

Monday, July 9^th – Friday, July 13^th ~ 9am – 11:45am

At VBS this year, strap on your life jacket and get ready to be swept away by God’s promises in Jesus on this rip-roaring river ride with Splash Canyon: God’s Promise on Life’s Wild Ride. Come along as we sing fun songs, do crazy crafts, eat yummy snacks, play awesome games, and more! Registration for participants and volunteers is at www.StPaulsNewHartford.org.

>>>ALTAR GUILD…is in need of volunteers to care for the Lord’s altar by setting up Holy Communion before worship and cleaning the communion ware after worship.  Training is provided.  Please contact Cynthia Boyle or Sally Wabrek if you are interested in serving.

>>>WOMEN’S BIBLE TIME…  Wednesday, May 30^th, at 1:00pm in the Upper Fellowship Room here at St. Paul’s.  All women of the church and their friends are invited to explore God’s Holy Word and ponder all His benefits together!  This Bible Time will be meeting the LAST Wednesday of each month – same time and place, unless otherwise noted.  If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Lowman at  cheryl.cassady@yahool.com.   

>>>PLEASE check your mailbox.  

LADIES’ AID BAKE SALE, rain or shine, on Sunday, June 3^rd, between services.

PHOTO WALL UPDATES…What a blessing it is to look at the photo wall in the narthex and get to know your brothers and sisters in Christ by name!  But some of you may look a little different now, or perhaps you’ve added to your family.  We’re looking for someone to lead the charge of updating our photo wall with current pictures.  This would include encouraging members to submit photos or to have them taken here at church for us to print, labeling those photos, and positing them on the photo wall.  If you are interested in serving in this way, contact Pastor Manor at pastor.manor@gmail.com

SEWING/CRAFT CIRCLE meeting is Thursday, May 17^th, at 7pm in the Upper Fellowship Room.  Please feel free to join us as we sit in fellowship and crochet blankets and prayer shawls. If crocheting/knitting isn’t your thing but you would like to donate toward yarn that would be great as well.  Any questions please email Tami Weeks at  gsmama62@att.net.

HAVE YOU EVER needed to inquire about a household repair problem or decision and wondered if someone in our church family could give you advice or a needed service?  Have you ever wondered if someone at St. Paul’s is a carpenter, babysitter, notary, lawyer, welder, cleaning person, caterer, etc…?   Stewardship Board would like to establish an OCCUPATIONS BULLETIN BOARD displaying business cards, flyers or typed information regarding our members who are self-employed or business owners.  Please leave your cards, flyers, printed information in Janice’s office and we will arrange the new bulletin board once collected.  This is one more way to connect with our church family and, if needed, ask advice or hire for needed services they provide.

Thank you, Stewardship Board

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of crackers, sliced white bread, cookies, jam/jelly (except grape), coffee (12oz. size), juice bottles (except grape), flour, sugar, oil, vinegar, pasta, toothpaste, and bar soap.  Thank you.

<<<Vacation Bible School at St. Paul’s! >>>

Monday, July 9^th – Friday, July 13^th ~ 9am – 11:45am

At VBS this year, strap on your life jacket and get ready to be swept away by God’s promises in Jesus on this rip-roaring river ride with Splash Canyon: God’s Promise on Life’s Wild Ride. Come along as we sing fun songs, do crazy crafts, eat yummy snacks, play awesome games, and more! Registration for participants and volunteers is at www.StPaulsNewHartford.org.

>>>ALTAR GUILD…is in need of volunteers to care for the Lord’s altar by setting up Holy Communion before worship and cleaning the communion ware after worship.  Training is provided.  Please contact Cynthia Boyle or Sally Wabrek if you are interested in serving.

PHOTO WALL UPDATES…What a blessing it is to look at the photo wall in the narthex and get to know your brothers and sisters in Christ by name!  But some of you may look a little different now, or perhaps you’ve added to your family.  We’re looking for someone to lead the charge of updating our photo wall with current pictures.  This would include encouraging members to submit photos or to have them taken here at church for us to print, labeling those photos, and positing them on the photo wall.  If you are interested in serving in this way, contact Pastor Manor.

CHURCH GROUNDS CLEAN-UP DAY is Saturday,  May 12^th, at 9am.  Please bring rakes, tarps, leaf blowers, shovels, etc… Thank you, Don Eddy 

SEWING/CRAFT CIRCLE meeting is Thursday, May 17^th, at 7pm in the Upper Fellowship Room.  Please feel free to join us as we sit in fellowship and crochet blankets and prayer shawls. If crocheting/knitting isn’t your thing but you would like to donate toward yarn that would be great as well.  Any questions please see Tami Weeks or email her at gsmama62@att.net.

HAVE YOU EVER needed to inquire about a household repair problem or decision and wondered if someone in our church family could give you advice or a needed service?  Have you ever wondered if someone at St. Paul’s is a carpenter, babysitter, notary, lawyer, welder, cleaning person, caterer, etc…?   Stewardship Board would like to establish an OCCUPATIONS BULLETIN BOARD displaying business cards, flyers or typed information regarding our members who are self-employed or business owners.  Please leave your cards, flyers, printed information in Janice’s office and we will arrange the new bulletin board once collected.  This is one more way to connect with our church family and, if needed, ask advice or hire for needed services they provide.

Thank you, Stewardship Board