TODAY we will have a Pastor Appreciation Special Coffee Hour for both Pastor Mandile and Pastor Mongeau!  This special time of Fellowship and Appreciation will take place following our worship service during the time that the Adult Sunday School usually takes place.  This is also Cheryl Lowman’s last Sunday and it will be a chance to say “Bye for now”.  Cheryl will be moving by two of her daughters and 11 grandchildren in the Saugerties, New York area.

DAUGHTERS OF FAITH will be meet today, October 29th from 1:00 – 2::30pm at the home of Judy Byrne. We will be starting our new book, JESUS SAID WHAT? Please take a look at the Daughters of Faith Bulletin board downstairs next to the children’s Sunday school room. Friends and family are always welcome. Please RSVP Judy.  

WOMEN OF THE WORD will be meeting at the church on Tuesday, November 14th from 1:00 – 2:30pm. We will be discussing our Unlikely Hero, Jonah. Friends and family are always welcome. Please RSVP Judy if you are unable to come.

From the Missions Board:

Operation Christmas Child

• Monetary donations to Operation Christmas Child are appreciated!  All donations made after 10/22 will be used for the shipping cost.  Please make donations payable to St Paul’s and designate to OCC.
• Gospel Opportunity boxes can be made until November 20th.  National Shoebox Collection week is Nov 13-20.  We will be hosting the local drop off collection center at Hands of Grace.  Please see Denise Yoreo if you’d like to help.

Capstone Ministry: 

November 5th, Pastor Dan and Patty Schmelzer will visit.  Pastor Schmelzer will be preaching during our worship service and Patty will do a presentation at 10:30 during our education hour.  We will have a Potluck Brunch. Please bring a dish to share!

Mission Board Members, Denise Yoreo, Judy and Ken Byrne, Cynde Courthouts

HANDS OF GRACE is making plans for our Thanksgiving food collection.  We will be giving 24 Turkey dinners. The turkeys are being provided by Foodshare. The following items are needed to complete the meal:

Cranberry sauce, 15 oz cans

French style green beans 15 oz cans

Cream of mushroom soup, @10 oz cans

French fried onions

Stuffing

Thank you.

ARE YOU A MEMBER OF THRIVENT FINANCIAL?  If so, check out the Thrivent Choice program, where you can make personal donations to causes your care about with no processing fees.  St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, New Hartford, CT is enrolled in the program.  Eligible clients with membership can have a say in how Thrivent distributes some of its charitable funding by directing Choice Dollars.  For more information, go to thrivent.com/thriventchoice.

FESTIVAL CHOIR has begun practicing for Thanksgiving Eve and Christmas Eve services. We meet directly following the service for 10-15 minutes.  Open to singers of all ages and abilities.  Please join us!  See Ruth Yeadon for more information.

WINDOWS OF JOY INVITES all women of St. Paul’s to join them for their November meeting, which will be next Saturday, November 4^th.  We will be attending the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League New England District Retreat on Saturday, from 9am to 3pm.  Details are on the insert in this bulletin.  Registration forms are in the narthex.  We are hoping to meet at St. Paul’s early on Saturday and carpool together. Please contact Ruth Yeadon if you are interested. 

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY (OCTOBER 29th) we will have a Pastor Appreciation Special Coffee Hour for both Pastor Mandile and Pastor Mongeau!  This special time of Fellowship and Appreciation will take place following our worship service during the time that the Adult Sunday School usually takes place.  This is also Cheryl Lowman’s last Sunday and it will be a chance to say “Bye for now”.  Cheryl will be moving by two of her daughters and 11 grandchildren in the Saugerties, New York area.

SONS OF THUNDER will be collecting empty cans and plastic bottles next Sunday after service.

DAUGHTERS OF FAITH will be meeting on Sunday, October 29th from 1:00 – 2::30pm at the home of Judy Byrne. We will be starting our new book, JESUS SAID WHAT? Please take a look at the Daughters of Faith Bulletin board downstairs next to the children’s Sunday school room. Friends and family are always welcome. Please RSVP Judy.  

WOMEN OF THE WORD will be meeting at the church on Tuesday, November 14th from 1:00 – 2:30pm. We will be discussing our Unlikely Hero, Jonah. Friends and family are always welcome. Please RSVP Judy. if you are unable to come.

From the Missions Board:

Operation Christmas Child

• Please return completed Gospel Opportunity shoeboxes by October 22.
• Additional partially completed boxes are still available.  Please ask a Mission Board member to obtain one.
• Monetary donations to Operation Christmas Child are appreciated!  All donations made after 10/22 will be used for the shipping cost.  Please make donations payable to St Paul’s and designate to OCC.
• Gospel Opportunity boxes can be made until November 20th.  National Shoebox Collection week is Nov 13-20.  We will be hosting the local drop off collection center at Hands of Grace.  Please see Denise Yoreo if you’d like to help.

Capstone Ministry: 

November 5th, Pastor Dan and Patty Schmelzer will visit.  Pastor Schmelzer will be preaching during our worship service and Patty will do a presentation at 10:30 during our education hour.  We will have a Potluck Brunch. Please bring a dish to share!

Mission Board Members, Denise Yoreo, Judy and Ken Byrne, Cynde Courthouts

ANNUAL LADIES AID CHRISTMAS FAIR is Saturday, December 2^nd.  Please think of what you can do to support the Fair!  We are asking for ARTS AND CRAFTS, decorations, baked goods, ESPECIALLY QUICK BREADS and COOKIES, COOKIES, & COOKIES!  Have a question?  Contact Janice at 860-379-3172 or

slutheranchurch@snet.net. Thank you.

HANDS OF GRACE is making plans for our Thanksgiving food collection.  We will be giving 24 Turkey dinners. The turkeys are being provided by Foodshare. The following items are needed to complete the meal:

Cranberry sauce, 15 oz cans

French style green beans 15 oz cans

Cream of mushroom soup, @10 oz cans

French fried onions

Stuffing

Thank you.

ARE YOU A MEMBER OF THRIVENT FINANCIAL?  If so, check out the Thrivent Choice program, where you can make personal donations to causes your care about with no processing fees.  St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, New Hartford, CT is enrolled in the program.  Eligible clients with membership can have a say in how Thrivent distributes some of its charitable funding by directing Choice Dollars.  For more information, go to thrivent.com/thriventchoice.

FESTIVAL CHOIR has begun practicing for Thanksgiving Eve and Christmas Eve services. We meet directly following the service for 10-15 minutes.  Open to singers of all ages and abilities.  Please join us!  See Ruth Yeadon for more information.

WINDOWS OF JOY INVITES all women of St. Paul’s to join them for their November meeting, which will be Saturday, November 4^th.  We will be attending the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League New England District Retreat on Saturday, from 9am to 3pm.  Details are on the insert in this bulletin.  Registration forms are in the narthex.  We are hoping to meet at St. Paul’s early on Saturday and carpool together. Please contact Ruth Yeadon if you are interested. 

FOUND in the sanctuary: silver earring with black stone.  If it’s yours, see Janice.

PLEASE check your church mailbox.

THIRD THURSDAY THING will meet October 19^th, 6:00pm, at Hands of Grace.  All men of the church welcome.   Pastor Mongeau

From the Missions Board:

Operation Christmas Child

• Please return completed Gospel Opportunity shoeboxes by October 22.
• Additional partially completed boxes are still available.  Please ask a Mission Board member to obtain one.
• Monetary donations to Operation Christmas Child are appreciated!  All donations made after 10/22 will be used for the shipping cost.  Please make donations payable to St Paul’s and designate to OCC.
• Gospel Opportunity boxes can be made until November 20th.  National Shoebox Collection week is Nov 13-20.  We will be hosting the local drop off collection center at Hands of Grace.  Please see Denise Yoreo if you’d like to help.

Capstone Ministry: 

November 5th, Pastor Dan and Patty Schmelzer will visit.  Pastor Schmelzer will be preaching during our worship service and Patty will do a presentation at 10:30 during our education hour.  We will have a Potluck Brunch. Please bring a dish to share!

Mission Board Members, Denise Yoreo, Judy and Ken Byrne, Cynde Courthouts

ANNUAL LADIES AID CHRISTMAS FAIR is Saturday, December 2^nd.  Please think of what you can do to support the Fair!  We are asking for ARTS AND CRAFTS, decorations, baked goods, ESPECIALLY QUICK BREADS and COOKIES, COOKIES, & COOKIES!  Have a question?  Contact Janice at 860-379-3172 or slutheranchurch@snet.net. Thank you.

HANDS OF GRACE is making plans for our Thanksgiving food collection.  We will be giving 24 Turkey dinners. The turkeys are being provided by Foodshare. The following items are needed to complete the meal:

Cranberry sauce, 15 oz cans

French style green beans 15 oz cans

Cream of mushroom soup, @10 oz cans

French fried onions

Stuffing

Thank you.

ARE YOU A MEMBER OF THRIVENT FINANCIAL?  If so, check out the Thrivent Choice program, where you can make personal donations to causes your care about with no processing fees.  St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, New Hartford, CT is enrolled in the program.  Eligible clients with membership can have a say in how Thrivent distributes some of its charitable funding by directing Choice Dollars.  For more information, go to thrivent.com/thriventchoice.

FESTIVAL CHOIR will begin practicing for Thanksgiving Eve and Christmas Eve services today, directly following the service for 10-15 minutes.  Open to singers of all ages and abilities.  Please join us!  See Ruth Yeadon for more information.

WINDOWS OF JOY INVITES all women of St. Paul’s to join them for their November meeting, which will be Saturday, November 4^th.  We will be attending the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League New England District Retreat on Saturday, from 9am to 3pm.  Details are on the insert in this bulletin.  Registration forms are in the narthex.  We are hoping to meet at St. Paul’s early on Saturday and carpool together. Please contact Ruth Yeadon if you are interested. 

WOMEN OF THE WORD will be meeting at the church this Tuesday, October 10th from 1:00 – 2:30PM.  We will be discussing our Unknown Hero of the Bible, Jonah. To RSVP, please call or text Judy.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD:  GOSPEL OPPORTUNITIES:

• Monetary donations to Operation Christmas Child are appreciated.  These donations will be used to pack additional Gospel Opportunity Boxes and pay for the shipping.  Please have all monetary donations made by next Sunday, October 15th.  Make donations payable to St. Paul’s and designate to OCC on the memo line. Please return completed boxes by October 22nd.
• Additional Gospel Opportunity boxes are available to adopt!  Please come to the upper fellowship room today to pick one up!  

CAPSTONE MINISTRY: Sunday, November 5^th, Pastor Dan and Patty Schmelzer will visit.  At 10:30am we will enjoy a Potluck Brunch while they give us a Capstone Ministry update and presentation.  

ANNUAL LADIES AID CHRISTMAS FAIR is Saturday, December 2^nd.  Please think of what you can do to support the Fair!  We are asking for ARTS AND CRAFTS, decorations, baked goods, ESPECIALLY QUICK BREADS and COOKIES, COOKIES, & COOKIES!  Have a question?  Contact Janice at 860-379-3172 or

slutheranchurch@snet.net. Thank you.

HANDS OF GRACE is making plans for our Thanksgiving food collection.  We will be giving 24 Turkey dinners. The turkeys are being provided by Foodshare. The following items are needed to complete the meal:

Cranberry sauce, 15 oz cans

French style green beans 15 oz cans

Cream of mushroom soup, @10 oz cans

French fried onions

Stuffing

Thank you!

THIRD THURSDAY THING will meet October 19^th, 6:00pm, at Hands of Grace.  All men of the church welcome.   Pastor Mongeau

ARE YOU A MEMBER OF THRIVENT FINANCIAL?  If so, check out the Thrivent Choice program, where you can make personal donations to causes your care about with no processing fees.  St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, New Hartford, CT is enrolled in the program.  Eligible clients with membership can have a say in how Thrivent distributes some of its charitable funding by directing Choice Dollars.  For more information, go to thrivent.com/thriventchoice.

FESTIVAL CHOIR will begin practicing for Thanksgiving Eve and Christmas Eve services next Sunday, October 15^th, directly following the service for 10-15 minutes.  Open to singers of all ages and abilities.  Please join us!  See Ruth Yeadon for more information.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

• Additional Gospel Opportunity boxes are available to adopt!  Please come to the upper fellowship room today to pick one up!  
• Donations to Operation Christmas Child are appreciated.  These monetary donations will be used to pack additional Gospel Opportunity Shoeboxes and pay for the shipping.  Please have all monetary donations made by October 15th in order to allow time to shop!  Make donations payable to St Paul’s and designate to OCC on the memo line.
• Please return all completed boxes by October 22nd.  

CAPSTONE MINISTRY: Sunday, November 5^th, Pastor Dan and Patty Schmelzer will visit.  At 10:30am we will enjoy a Potluck Brunch while they give us a Capstone Ministry update and presentation.  

WINDOWS OF JOY will meet on Saturday, October 7th at 1 pm at Saint Paul’s.

We’ll try for a walk on the rail trail and have an ice cream 

ANNUAL LADIES AID CHRISTMAS FAIR is Saturday, December 2^nd.  Please think of what you can do to support the Fair!  We are asking for ARTS AND CRAFTS, decorations, baked goods, and COOKIES, COOKIES, & COOKIES!  Have a question?  Contact Janice at 860-379-3172 or slutheranchurch@snet.net. Thank you.

HANDS OF GRACE is making plans for our Thanksgiving food collection.  We will be giving 24 Turkey dinners. The turkeys are being provided by Foodshare. The following items are needed to complete the meal:

Cranberry sauce, 15 oz cans

French style green beans 15 oz cans

Cream of mushroom soup, @10 oz cans

French fried onions

Stuffing

Thank you!

THIRD THURSDAY THING will meet October 19^th, 6:00pm, at Hands of Grace.  All men of the church welcome.   Pastor Mongeau

DAUGHTERS OF FAITH will meet this Sunday, September 24th from 1:00 to 2:30pm at the home of Judy Byrne, 30 Country Lane in Collinsville. If you are between the ages of 18 and 100, we would love to have you join us. This is a time of “women mentoring women,” prayer, book discussion and fellowship. Our new book is, Jesus said WHAT?

LADIES AID MEETING is TODAY, in the conference room behind Pastor’s office, after service.  All women of the church are welcome to attend. 

ANNUAL LADIES AID CHRISTMAS FAIR is Saturday, December 2^nd.  Please think of what you can do to support the Fair!  We are asking for ARTS AND CRAFTS, decorations, baked goods, and COOKIES, COOKIES, & COOKIES!  Have a question?  Contact Janice at 860-379-3172 or slutheranchurch@snet.net. Thank you.

HANDS OF GRACE, 8 Wickett St., New Hartford is celebrating 12 years of doing the Lord’s work.  Come join us for an Open House TODAY from 2-4:00pm.  Have some finger foods and fellowship and join the celebration!  Come and see what the Lord has done.  Feel free to bring family and friends.  Pastor Kevin

Mission Board Update:

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

• Please return the Completed Adopted Gospel Opportunity Shoeboxes to the display box in the narthex.
• 9/24 Additional Adopt a Box(es) will be available
• 9/24 Pick up an empty box to fill 
• 10/22 Return all completed boxes 

Donations for Operation Christmas Child are appreciated.  Please make checks payable to St. Paul’s and designate to Operation Christmas Child on the memo line. 

Hands of Grace Seasonal Clothing Change!  Friday, September 29^th, 5:30pm. Come and help us with our biannual chore!  Enjoy a light supper and fellowship. RSVP to Pastor Mongeau or Denise Yoreo if you plan to attend.

Thank you!

Denise 

CAPSTONE MINISTRY: Sunday, November 5^th, Pastor Dan and Patty Schmelzer will visit.  At 10:30am we will enjoy a Potluck Brunch while they give us a Capstone Ministry update and presentation.  

Mission Board:  Denise Yoreo, Ken and Judy Byrne, Cynde Corthouts, Pastor Kevin Mongeau

SONS OF THUNDER bottle collection is postponed until Sunday, October 1^st, between services.    

VOLUNTEERS  NEEDED!   The Board of Christian Education is looking for multiple congregation members to volunteer to sign up for teaching Children’s Sunday school. A sign-up sheet is located in the narthex if you are willing to help fill this need. Please contact Erin Shimkus, (618-402-0168) with any additional questions. 

HANDS OF GRACE is making plans for our Thanksgiving food collection.  We will be giving 24 Turkey dinners. The turkeys are being provided by Foodshare. The following items are needed to complete the meal:

Cranberry sauce, 15 oz cans

French style green beans 15 oz cans

Cream of mushroom soup, @10 oz cans

French fried onions

Stuffing

Thank you!

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of the following food items:
Cans of Spaghettios and Beefaroni. Canned fruit: applesauce, peaches, pears, pineapple, etc. 64 oz. Bottles of juice:  Apple, Grape, Fruit Punch are preferred.  Thank you for your help providing food for our brothers and sisters in need.

 VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED!   The Board of Christian Education is looking for multiple congregation members to volunteer to sign up for teaching Children’s Sunday school. Volunteers will be on a rotating sign-up schedule. Slots are still available.   All curriculum and materials will be provided. A sign-up sheet is located in the narthex if you are willing to help fill this need. Please contact Erin Shimkus with any additional questions. 

LADIES AID MEETING is Sunday, September 24^th, after service.  All women of the church are welcome to attend. 

ANNUAL LADIES AID CHRISTMAS FAIR is Saturday, December 2^nd.  Please think of what you can do to support the Fair!  We are asking for ARTS AND CRAFTS, decorations, baked goods, and COOKIES, COOKIES, & COOKIES!  Have a question?  Contact Janice at 860-379-3172 or slutheranchurch@snet.net. Thank you.

DAUGHTERS OF FAITH HAVE CHANGED!!   Daughters of Faith started five years ago as a mentoring and support group for our teenage girls. We meet on the last Sunday of the month from 1:00 – 2:30pm at the home of Judy Byrne. Our meetings offer Bible study, prayer, and fellowship in a space where we can share our experiences, grow in faith and develop lasting friendships. 

THIRD THURSDAY THING will meet September 21^st, 6:00pm, at Hands of Grace.  All men of the church are welcomed.  Hope to see you, Pastor Mongeau

HANDS OF GRACE, 8 Wickett St., New Hartford is celebrating 12 years of doing the Lord’s work.  Come join us for an Open House on Sunday September 24th from 2-4:00pm.  Have some finger foods and fellowship and join the celebration!  Come and see what the Lord has done.  Feel free to bring family and friends.  Pastor Kevin

Mission Board Update:

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

• Please return the Completed Adopted Gospel Opportunity Shoeboxes to the display box in the narthex.
• 9/24 Additional Adopt a Box(es) will be available
• 9/24 Pick up an empty box to fill 
• 10/22 Return all completed boxes 

Donations for Operation Christmas Child are appreciated.  Please make checks payable to St. Paul’s and designate to Operation Christmas Child on the memo line. 

Hands of Grace Seasonal Clothing Change!  Friday, September 29^th, 5:30pm. Come and help us with our biannual chore!  Enjoy a light supper and fellowship. RSVP to Pastor Mongeau or Denise Yoreo if you plan to attend.

Thank you!

Denise 

CAPSTONE MINISTRY: Sunday, November 5^th, Pastor Dan and Patty Schmelzer will visit.  At 10:30am we will enjoy a Potluck Brunch while they give us a Capstone Ministry update and presentation.  

Mission Board:  Denise Yoreo, Ken and Judy Byrne, Cynde Corthouts, Pastor Kevin Mongeau

SONS OF THUNDER bottle collection is postponed until Sunday, October 1^st, between services.    

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of the following food items:
Cans of Spaghettios and Beefaroni. Canned fruit: applesauce, peaches, pears, pineapple, etc. 64 oz. Bottles of juice:  Apple, Grape, Fruit Punch are preferred.  Thank you for your help providing food for our brothers and sisters in need.

SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY is TODAY!!  First day of Sunday school is next Sunday, September 17^th. 

 VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED!   The Board of Christian Education is looking for multiple congregation members to volunteer to sign up for teaching Children’s Sunday school. Volunteers will be on a rotating sign-up schedule with the first available slot being Sunday, September 17th. All curriculum and materials will be provided. A sign-up sheet is located in the narthex if you are willing to help fill this need. Please contact Erin Shimkus with any additional questions. 

LADIES AID MEETING is Sunday, September 24^th, after service.  All women of the church are welcome to attend. 

ANNUAL LADIES AID CHRISTMAS FAIR is Saturday, December 2^nd.  Please think of what you can do to support the Fair!  We are asking for ARTS AND CRAFTS, decorations, baked goods, and COOKIES, COOKIES, & COOKIES!  Have a question?  Contact Janice at 860-379-3172 or slutheranchurch@snet.net. Thank you.

DAUGHTERS OF FAITH HAVE CHANGED!!   Daughters of Faith started five years ago as a mentoring and support group for our teenage girls. All our girls have graduated high school, and now we have a new venue that is welcoming women ages 18 – 100+. We meet on the last Sunday of the month from 1:00 – 2:30pm at the home of Judy Byrne. Our meetings offer Bible study, prayer, and fellowship in a space where we can share our experiences, grow in faith and develop lasting friendships.  INTERESTED??? Please contact Judy.

>>>>>WOMEN OF THE WORD will resume studying the book, TWELVE UNLIKELY HEROES, on Tuesday, September 12^th from 1:00 – 2:30pm. Women of the Word meet on the second Tuesday of the month at the church. Family and friends are invited to join us. Please contact Judy Byrne if you’d like to join our study and need a book. 

THIRD THURSDAY THING will meet September 21^st, 6:00pm, at Hands of Grace.  All men of the church are welcomed.  Hope to see you, Pastor Mongeau

HANDS OF GRACE is celebrating 12 years of doing the Lord’s work.  Come join us for an Open House on Sunday September 24th from 2-4:00 PM.  Have some finger foods and fellowship and join the celebration!  Come and see what the Lord has done.  Feel free to bring family and friends.  Pastor Kevin

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of the following food items:
Cans of Spaghettios and Beefaroni. Canned fruit: applesauce, peaches, pears, pineapple, etc. 64 oz. Bottles of juice:  Apple, Grape, Fruit Punch are preferred.  Thank you for your help providing food for our brothers and sisters in need.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY is Sunday, September 10^th.  First day of Sunday school is the following Sunday, September 17^th. 

 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!   The Board of Christian Education is looking for multiple congregation members to volunteer to sign up for teaching Children’s Sunday school. Volunteers will be on a rotating sign-up schedule with the first available slot being Sunday, September 17th. All curriculum and materials will be provided. A sign-up sheet will be located in the narthex if you are willing to help fill this need. Please contact Erin Shimkus, (618-402-0168) with any additional questions. 

LADIES AID MEETING is Sunday, September 24^th, after service. 

ANNUAL LADIES AID CHRISTMAS FAIR is Saturday, December 2^nd.  Please think of what you can do to support the Fair!  We are asking for arts, crafts, decorations, baked goods, and COOKIES, COOKIES, & COOKIES!  Have a question?  Contact Janice at 860-379-3172 or slutheranchurch@snet.net. Thank you.

DAUGHTERS OF FAITH HAVE CHANGED!!   Daughters of Faith started five years ago as a mentoring and support group for our teenage girls. All our girls have graduated high school, and now we have a new venue that is welcoming women ages 18 – 100+. We meet on the last Sunday of the month from 1:00 – 2:30pm at the home of Judy Byrne. Our meetings offer Bible study, prayer, and fellowship in a space where we can share our experiences, grow in faith and develop lasting friendships.  INTERESTED??? Please contact t Judy.

WOMEN OF THE WORD will resume studying the book, TWELVE UNLIKELY HEROES, on Tuesday, September 12^th from 1:00 – 2:30pm. Women of the Word meet on the second Tuesday of the month at the church. Family and friends are invited to join us. Please contact Judy Byrne.  

THIRD THURSDAY THING will meet September 21^st, 6:00pm, at Hands of Grace.  All men of the church are welcomed.  Hope to see you, Pastor Mongeau

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID:  LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND NEIGHBORS:  The Farmington Valley Health District will be offering an eight-hour Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course here at St Paul’s over two evenings in September (the 12th and 19th, 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM).  MHFA teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults and youth. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.  The Health District is offering this program at no cost to participants. Maximum number of seats is 30, with priority given to members and friends of St Paul’s.  To register for this training, please forward this e-mail to Fred Schott (wfredschott@gmail.com), making sure you provide the requested info below:

Mental Health First Aid Registration

St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, New Hartford

September 12th and 19th 2023, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Your Name:

Your E-Mail:

Your Phone Number:

Your Postal Mailing Address:

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of the following food items:
Cans of Spaghettios and Beefaroni. Canned fruit: applesauce, peaches, pears, pineapple, etc. 64 oz. Bottles of juice:  Apple, Grape, Fruit Punch are preferred.  Thank you for your help providing food for our brothers and sisters in need.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY is Sunday, September 10^th.  First day of Sunday school is the following Sunday, September 17^th. 

 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!   The Board of Christian Education is looking for multiple congregation members to volunteer to sign up for teaching Children’s Sunday school. Volunteers will be on a rotating sign-up schedule with the first available slot being Sunday, September 17th. All curriculum and materials will be provided. A sign-up sheet will be located in the narthex if you are willing to help fill this need. Please contact Erin Shimkus. 

LADIES AID MEETING postponed to Sunday, September 24^th, after service.     

ANNUAL LADIES AID CHRISTMAS FAIR is Saturday, December 2^nd.  Please think of what you can do to support the Fair!  We are asking for arts, crafts, decorations, baked goods, and cookies!  Have a question?  Contact Janice at 860-379-3172 or slutheranchurch@snet.net. Thank you.

DAUGHTERS OF FAITH HAVE CHANGED!!   Daughters of Faith started five years ago as a mentoring and support group for our teenage girls. All our girls have graduated high school, and now we have a new venue that is welcoming women ages 18 – 100+. We meet on the last Sunday of the month from 1:00 – 2:30pm at the home of Judy Byrne. Our meetings offer Bible study, prayer, and fellowship in a space where we can share our experiences, grow in faith and develop lasting friendships. INTERESTED??? Please contact Judy.

WOMEN OF THE WORD will resume studying the book, TWELVE UNLIKELY HEROES, on Tuesday, September 12^th from 1:00 – 2:30pm. Women of the Word meet on the second Tuesday of the month at the church. Family and friends are invited to join us. Please contact Judy Byrne. if you’d like to join our study and need a book.

Lift up in prayer……Linda Sheffield’s brother, Lucian, passed away on Monday. Please keep their family in your prayers. The wake is from 4:00pm-7:00pm on Monday, August 28 at Duksa funeral home 332 Burritt St., New Britain.  The funeral is at 9:30am on Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church, 158 Broad St., New Britain.  Cards may be sent to Linda at 56 Birdsview Ave., New Hartford, CT  06057.

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID:

LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND NEIGHBORS:

The Farmington Valley Health District will be offering an eight-hour Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course here at St Paul’s over two evenings in September (the 12th and 19th, 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM).  MHFA teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults and youth. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.  The Health District is offering this program at no cost to participants. Maximum number of seats is 30, with priority given to members and friends of St Paul’s.  To register for this training, please forward this e-mail to Fred Schott (wfredschott@gmail.com), making sure you provide the requested info below:

Mental Health First Aid Registration

St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, New Hartford

September 12th and 19th 2023, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Your Name:

Your E-Mail:

Your Phone Number:

Your Postal Mailing Address: