12-13-2015 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS this week please remember those who are recovering from surgery and illness, those in cancer treatment programs, our shut-in and inactive members, and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.

THE LORD’S SUPPER at St. Paul Lutheran Church is administered in accordance with the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions.  It is celebrated in the confidence that we receive – in, with and under the consecrated bread and wine – our Savior’s true Body and Blood for the forgiveness of our sins.  All who commune at this altar are making this public confession of the faith that we believe and teach as is written in the Holy Scriptures.  If you are not a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and yet desire to receive the Sacrament, please speak with the Pastor before the worship service.

ADVENT MIDWEEK SERVICES – We will gather at 7:00 p.m. on Dec. 16^th for our last Advent midweek worship service.  At 6:00 p.m. (before each Wednesday’s service) we will also provide a light supper.  Please join us and please bring a friend or relative to share in this opportunity for worship and fellowship!

CHRISTMAS CANTATA – The choir will be performing their Christmas Cantata “Were You There On That Christmas Night?” next Sunday, December 20 during our worship service.     Please plan to attend.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
 

Sunday 12/13/15 1:00-2:30 All kids
Wednesday 12/16/15 5:00-6:15 All kids
Sunday 12/20/15 11:30-??  All kids, lunch provided
Wednesday 12/23/15 5:00-??All kids 

MAIN STREET LIVING CHRISTMAS PROJECT – a basket will be on a table in the Fellowship Hall if you are interested in contributing to this ministry.  Funds will be matched by the Ladies Aid. THANK YOU!

BOE - Please support the Mission tree by giving money for candy canes and later ornaments, throughout the Advent season.  The money is to be donated to the Youth group's trip.

THE SAMARITAN GROUP:  are selling our cookbooks at a discounted price in December. They are 1 cookbook for $20; 2 for $30; and 3 cookbooks for $40. They make a great Christmas present. We will be set up at the end of a table in the social room starting December 6th.

CARE PACKAGES: Diane Schnabel has volunteered to send solider packages to any military personal over the holidays. Please let her know if you know of anyone. Thank you.

BOE- We are looking for a new Board of Ed member to join in January.  PLEASE consider giving of your time  and talents.  Contact a BOE member or an Elder if you are interested! Our children need you!