JEOPARDY TOURNAMENT!! – Announcing the return of the extremely popular, award winning, St. Paul’s Annual Jeopardy Tournament. This has always been a wonderful time of joyful fellowship for the whole congregation. Hosted by our Pastors; children and adults alike will be the participants. The youth, parents, and teachers will compete against the general population of the church.  This year will include a “decorate your own cupcake” activity before the competition begins.      

Date: TODAY!!

Time: Immediately following 9:00am worship

Place: Lower Fellowship Hall

OUR LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY, Women of the Word, will meet on Tuesday, February 13^th, 1:00-2:30pm at Ken & Judy’s home in Collinsville. We will look at the Book of Ester.  Family and friends are always welcome, so reach out and invite someone new. Call or text Judy, 860.693.1402 for questions or to order a book.

LADIES AID will be having a Soup Sale on Sunday, March 3^rd.  More details will be coming next week.

St. Paul’s Hospitality Meal Ministry….Our Hospitality Team is here to help when you are in need, whether it is a long-term Illness, a hospitalized loved one, post-op homecoming, or the passing of a loved one.  Let Pastor Mandile or Bev Schott, our Hospitality Leader, know of your need for meals, and a member of the Hospitality Team will reach out to you for details. Bev’s contact information: bevschott@gmail.com.  Also let Bev know if you would like to be part of our Hospitality Team.

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of bath towels, coffee, and personal items such as shampoo and conditioner.  Thank you. 

PLEASE CHECK your mailbox. 

JEOPARDY TOURNAMENT!! – Announcing the return of the extremely popular, award winning, St. Paul’s Annual Jeopardy Tournament. This has always been a wonderful time of joyful fellowship for the whole congregation. Hosted by our Pastors; children and adults alike will be the participants. The youth, parents, and teachers will compete against the general population of the church.  This year will include a “decorate your own cupcake” activity before the competition begins.      

Date: TODAY!!

Time: Immediately following 9:00am worship

Place: Lower Fellowship Hall

St. Paul’s Hospitality Meal Ministry….Our Hospitality Team is here to help when you are in need, whether it is a long-term Illness, a hospitalized loved one, post-op homecoming, or the passing of a loved one.  Let Pastor Mandile or Bev Schott, our Hospitality Leader, know of your need for meals, and a member of the Hospitality Team will reach out to you for details. Bev’s contact information: bevschott@gmail.com . Also let Bev know if you would like to be part of our Hospitality Team.

WINDOWS OF JOY invites all single women to our next gathering Saturday, February 3^rd at 1:00pm, here at St. Paul’s in the Lower Fellowship Room.  Come join us!  Contact Mary Anne Hansen for more information. 

Daughters of Faith will be meeting this Sunday, January 28th from 1:00 to 2:30pm at the home of Ken and Judy Byrne, 30 Country Lane, Collinsville. We’ll be starting our new book, “Jesus Said WHAT?” Daughters of Faith is for all women ages 18 and above. Friends and family are always welcome. 

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of coffee and personal items such as shampoo and conditioner.  Thank you. 

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves for men and women.  Donations may be left in the bins in the narthex.  Thank you!

IF YOU would like a 2023 year-end statement, please email Allison Mongeau at bookessentials@sbcglobal.net.   

PLEASE CHECK your mailbox. 

ANNUAL VOTERS’ ASSEMBLY…. Voters’ Assembly will be held at TODAY at10:30am in the Lower Fellowship Room. Coffee and refreshments will be provided by the Council following the worship service.

JEOPARDY TOURNAMENT!! – Announcing the return of the extremely popular, award winning, St. Paul’s Annual Jeopardy Tournament. This has always been a wonderful time of joyful fellowship for the whole congregation. Hosted by our Pastors; children and adults alike will be the participants. The youth, parents, and teachers will compete against the general population of the church.  As in years past, this event will take place during the Sunday morning Bible Study/Sunday School hour.  This year will include a “decorate your own cupcake” activity before the competition begins.      

Please mark your calendars:

Date: Sunday January 28, 2024

Time: Immediately following 9:00am worship

Place: Lower Fellowship Hall

St. Paul’s Hospitality Meal Ministry….Our Hospitality Team is here to help when you are in need, whether it is a long-term Illness, a hospitalized loved one, post-op homecoming, or the passing of a loved one.  Let Pastor Mandile or Bev Schott, our Hospitality Leader, know of your need for meals, and a member of the Hospitality Team will reach out to you for details. Bev’s contact information: bevschott@gmail.com.  Also let Bev know if you would like to be part of our Hospitality Team.

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves for men and women.  Donations may be left in the bins in the narthex.  Thank you!

OUR LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY, Women of the Word, will meet on Tuesday afternoon, January 16th, 1:00-2:30pm. We will meet at Ken and Judy’s home in Collinsville. Our book is Twelve Unlikely Heroes of the Bible, and our hero this month is Jonah. Family and friends are always welcome, so reach out and invite someone new. Contact Judy for questions or to order a book.

2024 OFFERING ENVELOPES are on the table in the narthex.   

ANNUAL VOTERS’ ASSEMBLY…. Annual Voters’ Assembly will be held at 10:30 AM on January 21st.  Coffee and refreshments will be provided by the Council following the worship service. The Annual meeting will be in the lower fellowship room beginning at 10:30 AM.

LADIES AID meeting, Sunday, January 14^th, after service in the conference room behind Pastor’s office.  All women of the church welcome.

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves for men and women.  Donations may be left in the bins in the narthex.  Thank you!

WINDOWS OF JOY will meet on Saturday, January 6^th, at 1:00pm, here at St. Paul’s.  All single women are invited to join us!

OPPORTUNITIES to serve God and the people of St. Paul’s are available by joining the Christian Education Board, Trustees Board, and Fellowship Board.  Prayerfully consider using your time to share your faith and the love of our savior Jesus Christ with fellow members of St. Paul’s and the community around us. Contact Sara Shermer at Sara.shermer@gmail.com .

OUR LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY, Women of the Word, will meet on Tuesday afternoon, January 16th, 1:00-2:30pm. We will meet at Ken and Judy’s home in Collinsville. Our book is Twelve Unlikely Heroes of the Bible, and our hero this month is Jonah. Family and friends are always welcome, so reach out and invite someone new. Contact Judy for questions or to order a book.

2024 OFFERING ENVELOPES are on the table in the narthex.    

ANNUAL VOTERS’ ASSEMBLY, January 21^st.  Light lunch served 11:30am -12:00Noon.  Voters’ Assembly 12:00Noon – 1:00pm.

LADIES AID meeting, Sunday, January 14^th, after service in the conference room behind Pastor’s office.  All women of the church welcome.

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves for men and women.  Donations may be left in the bins in the narthex.  Thank you!

OPPORTUNITIES to serve God and the people of St. Paul’s are available by joining the Christian Education Board, Trustees Board, and Fellowship Board.  Prayerfully consider using your time to share your faith and the love of our savior Jesus Christ with fellow members of St. Paul’s and the community around us. Contact Sara Shermer at Sara.shermer@gmail.com .

LADIES AID is collecting personal hygiene goods (for men, women, and children) until December 31^st.  Donations may be left in the boxes under the Christmas tree or in the narthex and will go to Susan B. Anthony and FISH in Torrington. If you would like to contribute, a complete list needs is on the lectern in the narthex.  Thank you.

EMPATHY IS SOMETHING WE ALL NEED—and it’s something we all can give.  A new book from Stephen Ministries (The Gift of Empathy: Helping Others Feel Valued, Cared for, and Understood) lays out principles and practices that empower you to better understand, connect with, and care for family, friends, coworkers, and others you may relate to.  Are you interested in being part of a group study of this book, starting in January? If so, contact Fred Schott for details. (wfredschott@gmail.com)

OUR LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY, Women of the Word, will meet on Tuesday afternoon, January 16th, 1:00-2:30pm. We will meet at Ken and Judy’s home in Collinsville. Our book is Twelve Unlikely Heroes of the Bible, and our hero this month is Jonah. Family and friends are always welcome, so reach out and invite someone new. Contact Judy for more information: jbyrnsie@yahoo.com.

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves for men and women.  Donations may be left in the bins in the narthex.  Thank you!

OPPORTUNITIES to serve God and the people of St. Paul’s are available by joining the Christian Education Board, Trustees Board, and Fellowship Board.  Prayerfully consider using your time to share your faith and the love of our savior Jesus Christ with fellow members of St. Paul’s and the community around us. Contact Sara Shermer at Sara.shermer@gmail.com

LADIES AID is collecting personal hygiene goods (for men, women, and children) until December 31^st.  Donations may be left in the boxes under the Christmas tree or in the narthex and will go to Susan B. Anthony and FISH in Torrington. If you would like to contribute, a complete list needs is on the donation box in the narthex and in the bulletin.  Thank you.

EMPATHY IS SOMETHING WE ALL NEED—and it’s something we all can give.  A new book from Stephen Ministries (The Gift of Empathy: Helping Others Feel Valued, Cared for, and Understood) lays out principles and practices that empower you to better understand, connect with, and care for family, friends, coworkers, and others you may relate to.  Are you interested in being part of a group study of this book, starting in January? If so, contact Fred Schott for details. (wfredschott@gmail.com)

CHRISTMAS FLOWER dedications are due today! 

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves for men and women.  Donations may be left in the bins in the narthex.  Thank you!

OPPORTUNITIES to serve God and the people of St. Paul’s are available by joining the Christian Education Board, Trustees Board, and Fellowship Board.  Prayerfully consider using your time to share your faith and the love of our savior Jesus Christ with fellow members of St. Paul’s and the community around us. Contact Sara Shermer at Sara.shermer@gmail.com.

THE VERY FIRST class of the “Every One His Witness” Bible study is today in the Lower Fellowship Room.  Please join us!

LADIES AID is collecting personal hygiene goods (for men, women, and children) until December 31^st.  Donations may be left in the boxes under the Christmas tree or in the narthex and will go to Susan B. Anthony and FISH in Torrington. If you would like to contribute, a complete list needs is on the donation box in the narthex.   Thank you.

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves for men and women.  Donations may be left in the bins in the narthex.  Thank you!

LADIES AID would like to thank all the saints who donated time and goods to the Fair.  It was a success!! The Fair is still going on today in the Lower Fellowship Room.   

OPPORTUNITIES to serve God and the people of St. Paul’s are available by joining the Christian Education Board, Trustees Board, and Fellowship Board.  Prayerfully consider using your time to share your faith and the love of our savior Jesus Christ with fellow members of St. Paul’s and the community around us. Contact Sara Shermer.

THE VERY FIRST class of the “Every One His Witness” Bible study will be postponed until Dec. 10th (Advent 2). There will be no Bible study on Dec. 3rd (Advent 1). The Ladies Aid Christmas Fair will still be set up downstairs in the lower fellowship room. Please come downstairs to look through what they have and for fellowship together in celebration of the beginning of a new church year. 

REMINDER: Sons of Thunder will not be collecting empty cans and plastic bottles today.  We will resume December 31^st. 

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves for men and women.  Donations may be left in the bins in the narthex.  Thank you!

HANDS OF GRACE would like to thank everyone for your generous donations toward providing 50 families with a Thanksgiving meal.  God’s blessings to all for your continued support of our mission to share the Gospel message and provide food, clothing and household items to those in need.

WREATH MAKING TODAY after Service in the Lower Fellowship Room. 

REMINDER: Christmas Fair is Saturday, December 2^nd.  Ladies Aid would graciously appreciate any of the following:

~4 dozen cookies: please indicate name of cookie and   if it contains nuts, artificial sweeteners, gluten/dairy free, etc..         

~Baked goods: pies, jams, jellies, candy, cake, quick breads, securely wrapped.

~Knitted/sewn items. Handmade crafts.

~Christmas crafts and ornaments.

PLEASE PRICE YOUR ITEMS!!

FAIR SET UP is Friday, December 1st, after 10:00am, goods may be brought in then.  Also, please feel free to bring in your arts and crafts for the Fair this week during the morning. 

Thank you