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

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. Next rehearsal is TODAY, at 12Noon.

LADIES’ BIBLE TIME will meet Tuesday, November 27^th, @ 1:00pm.   

ADVENT WORSHIP SERVICES will be at 7:00pm on Wednesdays, December 5^th, 12^th, and 19^th.   

YOUNG LADIES MENTOR GROUP will meet Saturday, Dec. 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.    

PLEASE CHECK your mailbox.    

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

REMINDER:  CURUCH GROUNDS CLEAN-UP is Saturday, December 1^st, at 8:00am.  Please bring rakes, shovels, clippers, tarps, etc… Any questions see Don Eddy.

LADIES’ AID CHRISTMAS FAIR is Saturday, December 1^st, 9am – 2pm, in the lower fellowship room and kitchen area.  We would graciously appreciate donations of baked goods, 4 dozen cookies for our Cookie Walk, and Christmas crafts and ornaments.  Please wrap your baked goods securely and price all donations.  The church will be open Friday morning, November 30^th, at 10:00am for drop offs throughout the day and Saturday morning before the Fair.  If you have any questions please contact Janice: church (860-379-3172), email slutheranchurch@snet.net .

“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.

One Worship Service Only…On Sunday, December 23^rd and Sunday, December 30^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 those days.   

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.   

Christmas Worship…

• Monday, December 24^th at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
• Tuesday, December 25^th at 9:00 am

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 Thanksgiving Eve and Christmas Eve worship services. Please contact Ruth Yeadon to indicate your interest in singing and to get information about rehearsals. Rehearsal is TODAY at 12noon.  Next rehearsal is Wednesday, November 28^th, at 6:30pm.

YOUNG LADIES MENTOR GROUP will meet Saturday, Dec. 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.

REMINDER:  CURUCH GROUNDS CLEAN-UP is Saturday, November 24, at 8:00am.  Please bring rakes, shovels, clippers, tarps, etc… Any questions see Don Eddy.   

>>>NO Prayer Ministry or Bible Study on Wednesday, November 21^st.

THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP is Wednesday, November 21^st, at 7:00pm.

LADIES’ BIBLE TIME will meet Tuesday, November 27^th, at 1:00pm.    

MARK YOUR CALENDAR…Children’s Christmas Program is Sunday, December 9^th, at 9:30am.  Rehearsal for the program is Saturday, December 8^th, at 9:00am.

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

ADVENT WORSHIP SERVICES will be at 7:00pm on Wednesdays, December 5^th, 12^th, and 19^th.

HANDS OF GRACE OUTDOORS will meet on the first and third Friday of the month, at Hands of Grace in Pine Meadow, 6:00pm – 7:30pm.  Any questions contact Shawn Weeks (weeksoutdoors@att.net) or Pastor Mongeau (kevin_mongeau@yahoo.com).

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 Thanksgiving Eve and Christmas Eve worship services. Please contact Ruth Yeadon to indicate your interest in singing and to get information about rehearsals. First rehearsal is Wednesday, Nov. 14^th, at 6:30pm then Sunday, Nov. 18^th, following the 10:45am Service.

PLEASE check your mailbox. 

YOUNG LADIES MENTOR GROUP will meet…

• Saturday, Nov. 17^th from 1:00pm – 2:30pm. All are welcome – bring a friend!
• Saturday, Dec. 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.

INDOOR TAG SALE at Hands of Grace, Wickett St., New Hartford, Saturday, November 17^th, 9:00am – 2:00pm.

Young Ladies Mentor Group will meet…

• Saturday, Nov. 17^th from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm. All are welcome – bring a friend!
• Saturday, Dec. 15^th from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm 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.

Festival Choir…All singers are welcome to join in this choir that will sing for Thanksgiving Eve and Christmas Eve worship services. Please contact Ruth Yeadon to indicate your interest in singing and to get information about rehearsals.  First rehearsal is Wednesday, November 14th, @ 6:30pm, followed by rehearsal on Sunday, November 18th, following the 10:45am Service.

Hands Of Grace…grab a bag in the narthex to provide food for Thanksgiving meals!    

Mark your calendar to participate in these Ladies’ Aid Christmas Fair Events…

• Wreath making, Sunday, November 25th, details to follow.
• Annual Christmas Fair, Saturday, December 1^st. Think of what you can do to support the Fair, details to follow.
  

Fall Family Festival…TODAY from 3:00-5:00 here at St. Paul’s! Invite your friends and neighbors! All are welcome for Fall activities, Arts and Crafts, Face Painting, Games, and more! Please see Amy Eversole or Pastor Manor with any questions.   

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.

November 11st is Veterans Day… A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Here at St. Paul’s, we would like to honor our church family members, and their family members, who are or were Veterans of our US Armed Forces. To do that, we’d love to have a photo of those Veterans available to display that day. Please submit your electronic or hard-copy photo to the church office or to Pastor Manor by TODAY. Hard-copy photos will be returned to you.

“DECLARE HIS GLORY AMONG THE NATIONS”

Psalm 96:1

Operation Christmas Child is a way to be involved in evangelism and discipleship of children around the world! Every gift is an opportunity to share the Good News of Jesus.  Our goal is to pack 100 boxes!

• Get a shoebox and packing label located in the Narthex or supply your own shoebox. An average size plastic shoebox may be used. This is an added gift!  Samaritan’s Purse shoeboxes may be bought at Hobby Lobby.

• Pick up a packing label or print one online at samaritanspurse.org

• You may also register you shoebox at the above website to follow your box and discover its destination.

• Include a $9 donation per box for transport of the box.

• We will shop for you. Monetary donations may be made to the church. Mark the offering MISSIONS/Operation Christmas Child. **Monetary donations must be made by November 4**

• Box collection day is November 11th.

If you have any questions, please speak to a Mission Board Member: Denise Yoreo, Deb Burdick, Travis Poudin, Dave Hudon, Pastor Mongeau.

Hands Of Grace…grab a bag in the narthex to provide food for Thanksgiving meals!     

LWML-NED RETREAT, Friday, November 2^nd through Saturday, November 3rd, at the Holiday Inn in Enfield, CT.   This year’s Theme: “Flourish! Spiritually and Vocationally.”  Keynote speaker: Rev. Victor Belton, Regional Representative for Advancement, Concordia College, Bronxville, NY.  Reservation Forms are available at www.lwml-ned-org.  PROGRAM:  On Friday, November 2^nd, 7:00pm – 9:00pm, Pres. Timothy Yeadon will present his 500^th Year Reformation Trip to Europe.  On Saturday, November 3^rd, 8:30am -3:00pm, Rev. Victor Belton’s presentation will be on “How We Can Flourish!”  Registration forms are on the Mite Box Table in the narthex.  If you can’t attend both dates, you may choose to attend only one.   

Mark your calendar to participate in these Ladies’ Aid Christmas Fair Events…

• Wreath making, Sunday, November 25th, details to follow.
• Annual Christmas Fair, Saturday, December 1^st. Think of what you can do to support the Fair, details to follow. 
  

All Saints’ Day Remembrance…During our worship services on Sunday, Nov. 4^th, we would like to remember your family and friends who have died in the faith since All Saints’ Day last year (Nov. 5^th, 2017). Please submit those names via email or phone to the church office or to Pastor Manor by Wednesday, October 31^st for inclusion in the remembrance this year.

Fall Family Festival…next Sunday, Nov. 4^th from 3:00-5:00 here at St. Paul’s! Invite your friends and neighbors! All are welcome for Fall activities, Games, Arts and Crafts, Face Painting, and more! Please see Amy Eversole or Pastor Manor with any questions.

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.
   

November 11st is Veterans Day… A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Here at St. Paul’s, we would like to honor our church family members, and their family members, who are or were Veterans of our US Armed Forces. To do that, we’d love to have a photo of those Veterans available to display that day. Please submit your electronic or hard-copy photo to the church office or to Pastor Manor by Sunday, November 4^th. Hard-copy photos will be returned to you.

Festival Choir…All singers are welcome to join in this choir that will sing for Thanksgiving Eve and Christmas Eve worship services. Please contact Ruth Yeadon to indicate your interest in singing and to get information about rehearsals.

“DECLARE HIS GLORY AMONG THE NATIONS”  Psalm 96:1. 

Operation Christmas Child is a way to be involved in evangelism and discipleship of children around the world! Every gift is an opportunity to share the Good News of Jesus.  Our goal is to pack 100 boxes!

• Get a shoebox and packing label located in the Narthex or supply your own shoebox. An average size plastic shoebox may be used. This is an added gift!  Samaritan’s Purse shoeboxes may be bought at Hobby Lobby.

• Pick up a packing label or print one online at samaritanspurse.org

• You may also register you shoebox at the above website to follow your box and discover its destination.

• Include a $9 donation per box for transport of the box.

• We will shop for you. Monetary donations may be made to the church. Mark the offering MISSIONS/Operation Christmas Child.

**Monetary donations must be made by November 4**.  Box collection day is November 11th.  If you have any questions, please speak to a Mission Board Member: Denise Yoreo, Deb Burdick, Travis Poudin, Dave Hudon, Pastor Mongeau.

Hands Of Grace…is in need of cereal, soup, juice bottles and toothpaste.   Thank you.     

LWML SUNDAY…is being celebrated today!  Our traditional worship services are focusing on mission, and especially the blessing of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.  Please drop your Mite Box offerings in the big box in the narthex, and they will be forwarded to the New England District. Mite box offerings are used to fund LWML’s 2018 – 2020 mission grants.  Please see the table in the narthex or the bulletin board in the kitchen area for NED mission grant updates.

LWML-NED RETREAT, Friday, November 2^nd through Saturday, November 3rd, at the Holiday Inn in Enfield, CT.   This year’s Theme: “Flourish! Spiritually and Vocationally.”  Keynote speaker: Rev. Victor Belton, Regional Representative for Advancement, Concordia College, Bronxville, NY.  Reservation Forms are available at www.lwml-ned-org.  PROGRAM:  On Friday, November 2^nd, 7:00pm – 9:00pm, Pres. Timothy Yeadon will present his 500^th Year Reformation Trip to Europe.  On Saturday, November 3^rd, 8:30am -3:00pm, Rev. Victor Belton’s presentation will be on “How We Can Flourish!”  Registration forms are on the Mite Box Table in the narthex.  If you can’t attend both dates, you may choose to attend only one. 

SEWING CIRCLE…will meet this Thursday, October 25^th, at 7:00pm.  Please RSVP to Tami Weeks at GSmama62@att.net .

Mark your calendar to participate in these Ladies’ Aid Christmas Fair Events…

• Wreath making, Sunday, November 25th, details to follow.
• Annual Christmas Fair, Saturday, December 1^st. Think of what you can do to support the Fair, details to follow.  
  

All Saints’ Day Remembrance…During our worship services on Sunday, Nov. 4^th, we would like to remember your family and friends who have died in the faith since All Saints’ Day last year (Nov. 5^th, 2017). Please submit those names via email or phone to the church office or to Pastor Manor by Wednesday, October 31^st for inclusion in the remembrance this year.

Fall Family Festival…coming Sunday, Nov. 4^th from 3:00-5:00! All are welcome for Fall activities, Games, Arts and Crafts, Face Painting, and more! This church family and community outreach event will replace the Trunk or Treat originally scheduled for Oct. 28^th.

>>>HANDS OF GRACE will hold an indoor tag sale at Hands of Grace, 8 Wickett St., New Hartford on Saturday, October 20^th, from 9:00am – 2:00pm. Any questions please see Denise Yoreo.

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of cereal, soup, juice bottles and toothpaste.   Thank you.

 How to contact Pastor Manor…  He will typically be in the church building from 9:00 – 12:00 on Monday – Thursday mornings.  Call, text, email any time: 860-491-0086 – pastor.manor@gmail.com. On Fridays, please call or text for pastoral care needs.

***LWML SUNDAY will be celebrated, next Sunday, on October 21^st.  On that Sunday our worship will focus on missions, and especially the blessing of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.  Mite Box offerings will be collected and will be forwarded to the New England District.  Mite box offerings are used to fund LWML’s 2018 – 2020 mission grants.  Please see information in today’s bulletin for NED mission grant updates.  ALSO: save the date…. LWML-NED RETREAT, Friday, November 2^nd to Saturday, November 3rd, at the Holiday Inn in Enfield, CT.   This year’s Theme: “Flourish! Spiritually and Vocationally.”  Keynote speaker: Rev. Victor Belton, Regional Representative for Advancement, Concordia College, Bronxville, NY.  Reservation Forms are available at www.lwml-ned-org.  PROGRAM:  On Friday, November 2^nd, 7:00pm – 9:00pm, Pres. Timothy Yeadon will present his 500^th Year Reformation Trip to Europe.  On Saturday, November 3^rd, 8:30am -3:00pm, Rev. Victor Belton’s presentation will be on “How We Can Flourish!”  Registration forms are on the Mite Box Table in the narthex.  If you can’t attend both dates, you may choose to attend only one.   

Trunk or Treat…is returning to St. Paul’s! Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 28^th and plan on joining in the fun for all ages.

SEWING CIRCLE will meet Thursday, Oct. 25^th, at 7:00pm.  Please RSVP to Tami Weeks at GSmama62@att.net .

ATTENTION!   Boys of St. Paul’s between the ages of 10 – 15!  If you love the Lord and you love the great outdoors, look no further!  “Hands of Grace Outdoors” is a new program dedicated to you!  The Outdoorsman!  We will be having a Meet and Greet on Friday, October 19th at 6:00pm. It will be held at Hands of Grace, at our new camp/activity site.  Bring your folks, a chair for the bonfire, and dress accordingly. There will be refreshments, an activity, a story, and a question and answer time for you and your folks.  Don’t miss out on the fun!!  If you have any questions, email your new Troop Leader, Mr. Weeks at  weeksoutdoors@att.net .

Missions: “DECLARE HIS GLORY AMONG THE NATIONS” Psalm 96:1

Operation Christmas Child is a way to be involved in evangelism and discipleship of children around the world!  Every gift is an opportunity to share the Good News of Jesus.  Our goal is to pack 100 boxes!

• Get a shoebox and packing label located in the Narthex or supply your own shoebox. An average size plastic shoeboxes may be used.  This is an added gift!  Samaritan’s Purse shoeboxes may be bought at Hobby Lobby.
• Pick up a packing label or print one online at org   You may also register you shoebox at the above website to FOLLOW YOUR BOX and discover the destination of your box..
• Include a $9 donation per box for transport of the box.
• We will shop for you. Monetary donations may be made to the church. Mark the offering MISSIONS/Operation Christmas Child.
• **Monetary donations must be made by November 4**
• Box collection day is November 11^th.

If you have any questions, please speak to a Mission Board Member: Denise Yoreo, Deb Burdick, Travis Poudin, Dave Hudon, Pastor Mongeau.

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of cereal, soup, juice bottles, and toothpaste.      

How to contact Pastor Manor… He will typically be in the church building from 9:00 – 12:00 on Monday – Thursday mornings.  Call, text, email any time: 860-491-0086 – pastor.manor@gmail.com. On Fridays, please call or text for pastoral care needs.

***LWML SUNDAY will be celebrated on October 21^st.  On that Sunday our worship will focus on missions, and especially the blessing of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.  Mite Box offerings will be collected and will be forwarded to the New England District.  Mite box offerings are used to fund LWML’s 2018 – 2020 mission grants.  Please see information in today’s bulletin for NED mission grant updates.  ALSO: save the date…. LWML-NED RETREAT, Friday, November 2^nd to Saturday, November 3rd, at the Holiday Inn in Enfield, CT.   This year’s Theme: “Flourish! Spiritually and Vocationally.”  Keynote speaker: Rev. Victor Belton, Regional Representative for Advancement, Concordia College, Bronxville, NY.  Reservation Forms are available at ww.lwml-ned-org.  PROGRAM:  On Friday, November 2^nd, 7:00pm – 9:00pm, Pres. Timothy Yeadon will present his 500^th Year Reformation Trip to Europe.  On Saturday, November 3^rd, 8:30am -3:00pm, Rev. Victor Belton’s presentation will be on “How We Can Flourish!”

PLEASE CHECK your church mailbox!  ALSO, don’t forget…. notices and events are posted on the bulletin boards in the coffee hour area.

NO BIBLE STUDY OR PRAYER MINISTRY on Wednesday of this week.

Pastor Manor and Pastor Mongeau on Vacation…Both of our pastors will be away on vacation this week and returning by the weekend. If you are in need of pastoral care in their absence, please contact Elder Chairman Travis Lowman at 860-806-1285, or Janice Becker at 860-379-3172 at the church office, and they will help you with your needs.

Missions:  “DECLARE HIS GLORY AMONG THE NATIONS!” Psalm 96:1

It is time to pack shoeboxes for Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child!  Our goal is to pack 100 shoeboxes. 

• Pack your own shoebox or pick up a box located in the narthex.
• Pick up a packing label and packing suggestions card
• Start shopping, and fill box!
• Include $9 postage or go on line to register your box and FOLLOW YOUR BOX
• Collection day is November 11^th.

More information will be available throughout the month of October.  If you have any questions please speak to mission board members, Denise Yoreo, Travis Poudin, Deb Burdick or Dave Hudon.

ATTENTION!   Boys of St. Paul’s between the ages of 10 – 15!  If you love the Lord and you love the great outdoors, look no further!  “Hands of Grace Outdoors” is a new program dedicated to you!  The Outdoorsman!  We will be having a Meet and Greet on Friday, October 19th at 6:00pm. It will be held at Hands of Grace, at our new camp/activity site.  Bring your folks, a chair for the bonfire, and dress accordingly. There will be refreshments, an activity, a story, and a question and answer time for you and your folks.  Don’t miss out on the fun!!  If you have any questions, email your new Troop Leader, Mr.Weeks at  weeksoutdoors@att.net