ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

UPCOMING WEEKLY EVENTS, SPECIAL EVENTS AND NEWS ITEMS

  

Quarters for Mission this Sunday will go to Mission Central.  Last week $80.50 was given to the Youth Mission Trip. Thanks for all of your support! 

Youth for Hire!!!  ~  Help the youth finish up raising money for Washington D.C.  Hire some of us for the day to weed your yards, baby-sit your children, mow your grass, or other miscellaneous chores around your house or workplace.  Contact Pastor Lenore or Jason Crawford to pick a date and arrange for workers. 

Hoagie Coupons for Sale!!! ~ The youth will be selling hoagie coupons to benefit the D.C. mission trip for both Mim’s Hoagies and Hamilton Heights Market. Great for busy summer schedules! Coupons may be purchased from the youth on Sunday mornings or in the office during normal hours. The price of the coupons for either place is $4.50.

PLACE WORKSHOP: What an exciting time to have 11 people complete the first PLACE workshop. These people are now discovering new ministry areas and/or validating ministry areas where they are currently serving. We look forward to providing the opportunity for others to discover their unique place within the body of Christ. Come, discover how your unique Personality, Spiritual Gifts, Abilities, Passions, and Experiences prepare you for service.  Find your unique PLACE  in ministry by attending our next workshop.  Friday, July 18th 6pm-9:15pm and Saturday, July 19th 8:30am-11:45am. You must attend both sessions. Sign-up sheets are available in the Family Life Center and the Narthex on the Visitors tables. You may also contact Nancy Hoke @ 263-9660 or Darlene Coldsmith @ 263-0133 to sign-up or to find out more about the PLACE ministry.

Computers for Mission Central  ~  Mission Central has put out a plea for computers. These will be updated and sent to a theological seminary in the Philippines and a health ministry in Kyrgyzstan. If you have used computers that need a good home, please bring them to the church and put them in Pastor Noll’s office by August 1. If there is a volunteer to take them to Mission Central on Saturday, August 9th, please see Pastor Noll.  

Seasons of Miracles  ~  Since Mission Central opened its doors in 2002, there have been seasons of miracles taking place through this vital ministry. To keep the seasons of miracles happening that touch the lives of people all over the world, Mission Central is calling for a “Miracle Month” in the hopes of paying off the current debt of the Mission Central Building. The debt is around $1.7 million and the Mission Central Board is asking folks to join with them in each giving at least a $100.00 gift which will go toward the debt principle. Additional information, response cards, and envelopes are available on the table in the narthex and the FLC if you would like to participate in the Miracle Month for Mission Central. 

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! This December, FUMC will be teaming with St. Paul UM to do a unique Christmas Play called "Walk Through Bethlehem", which follows a shepherd through scenes (throughout the church) on his search for the Baby Jesus. This is an exciting endeavor and we'd like you to be a part of it! Here's how you can get involved:
* Sewing Costumes (we have fabric)
* Biblical Sewing Patterns needed in all sizes
* Actors Needed, all ages - Many parts have little to no lines
* Singers/Musicians Needed
* Prop and Set Builders Needed (market stall, portable stone well and more)
* 1-2 Live Lambs Needed
* Publicity Help Needed
Performances will be December 12th-13th and (T) December 19th-20th at St. Paul. If you are interested in being involved please contact Dee Kennedy at  theatrenutz@embarqmail.com.

Attention All Readers!  ~  Please take a moment to visit the church library. The library committee has spent the last few months adding more shelves, adding new books, and cataloging the books. There is a wide selection of books for adults, teens, and young children. The library is open during office hours Monday thru Friday and Sunday mornings. During the fall, winter, and spring months when there are Wednesday evening activities it is also open.

Advance Notice ~ Mark your calendars  !  ~ Mission Trip to New Orleans, February 14-22, 2009 ~  details to follow

Confirmation Class  ~  This year’s Confirmation Group will begin this September for youth in grades 7 and up. If you would like to be a part of this experience that prepares youth for church membership and discipleship, please see one of the pastors.  

Attention: When donating labels to the Neighborhood Center the following is needed: UPC Code for Campbell products and Front Label for Prego, Vlasic, Marie’s, Pace, Swanson, V8, Open Pit, and Pepperidge Farm.  

 Giant Gift Cards Available   ~   We have Giant gift cards available for purchase, and there's an added bonus! If you buy them through St. Paul, the church receives 5% of the total sale--a simple way to support the ministry of St. Paul Church. Cards are available in various amounts and can be purchased in the office during regular hours, at the reception desk on Sunday mornings or from Anne Boryan in the FLS. (Reminder: Cards are available year-round in the office and can be used for your own grocery shopping for that holiday party, family get-together or just your weekly grocery list.)

If there are persons interested in helping to provide transportation for folks to worship services and other church activities, please contact Pastor Noll.

New Members  ~  if your are interested in becoming a member of St. Paul Church, please contact Pastor Rick or Pastor Lenore.

 Please remember to inform the church office of any address, zip code, or telephone number changes. Thank you.

Parents of young children are invited to park in the Lower Level Parking Lot for easy access to the Children's Area  (including Nursery) during worship and Sunday School.

 Cell Phones for Soldiers  ~  For some of our soldiers, a phone card may be the only connection they have to home and we can help make that happen. Please donate your old, broken, or not usable cell phones, accessories, chargers, batteries, blackberry PDA’s and pagers to the church office. Geri Schaeffer will arrange for them to be shipped so they can be converted to free phone cards for soldiers.  This is a great project and one of the top items asked for by our troops in the war zone. They want to talk to their wives, husbands, children, parents, family members, and friends and we can help make that happen. If you would like to read more about the program please go to www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/ on the web. There is no deadline to bring in your phones.

St. Paul Outreach with Hospice ~ We continue our partnership with Hospice of the Good Shepard of Franklin County with our outreach ministry called "Loaves of Love". We are asking you to bake a 8x4 or 9x5 loaf pan size dessert breads such as pumpkin, zucchini, and similar style breads that will than be shared with hospice families a few weeks after the death of a loved one. These loaves are shared with the family by a hospice volunteer. Clearly mark your loaves and place them in the freezers in the kitchen. The loaves will bel collected each week so bake whenever you have the time. If you have any questions, please call the office.

We Need Your Help! ~ When you or a member of your family is admitted or released from the hospital please notify the church office or the pastors. We also would like to know when someone goes to an assistant living residence. With the new federal laws it is very hard to get information about our members. The pastors want to make sure that all of our members receive pastoral care.

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