This Week at St. Paul's
May 19, 2013
Sunday (May 19) Readings: Prov. 8:1-4; Ps. 8; Acts 2:14a,21-36; John 8:48-59
Sunday (May 12) Readings: Acts 1:12-26; Ps. 133; Rev. 22:1-6,12-20; John 17:20-26
Invite a Friend. Sunday (May 19) we will celebrate the Day of Pentecost. The Holy Spirit was given to the Church so that all Christians might be witnesses of the blessings that they have received in Christ Jesus. You are encouraged to bring a friend to church with you next Sunday, especially one who doesn’t know our Lord as Savior. What a great gift that God enables us to share! Take time to speak about your faith with your family and friends this week.
Identify Theft: Free Workshop, Sunday May 19, 12:30:1:45 pm. This is a topic of increasing concern to many. Find out how to keep yourself and your family from becoming one of the statistics. Featured speaker from the Indiana State Police. Sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Plan on staying after the second service on the 19th for lunch and a stimulating presentation. Advanced sign-up necessary by May 15. Call the church office at 423-2496.
"Building Bridges" Sunday Adult Bible Class, 9:45-10:45 am. Learn to share your Christian faith with family, friends, and coworkers in everyday situations. Rev. Geoffrey Robinson, Executive Counselor for Outreach with the Indiana District, will be leading his Building Bridges Seminar at St. Paul’s for the next three Sunday Bible classes (May 12, 19, 26).
Ladies Aid "Follow the Yellow Brick Road" will be held on Saturday, May 18 at 11:30 am in the Nerger Assembly Room. Enjoy the $5 per person luncheon with the Brainless Scarecrow, the Heartless Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion. Ladies, girls, and little boys will enjoy the face painting and twisted balloons provided by the Sweetcakes Entertainment Company sponsored by Don Ayres Honda. First come, first served reservations can be made between church services today in the main office!
St. Paul's Diaper Drive Needs YOU. Easy donation needed. Here’s one in which we can all participate! We need plastic grocery bags to repackage diapers. A collection box will be available by the elevator on May 19 and 26 to collect the bags.
Diaper Re-packaging, June 3 & 4, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm. You’re welcome to join us in the lower level of Heritage Hall for any length of time that you are able to help on these two days. Contact Paul Morrison at 442-6232 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to volunteer.
175th Hymnfest “Blessed are They Forever” recording is now available. Purchase between services or visit the church office during the week. Cost: Single CD $15.95, 5-9 CDs $12.00 each, 10 or more CDs $10.00 each. Consider purchasing this professionally produced recording of a once-in-a-lifetime event in our congregation. Participating choirs include the Choristers from our school and the Kantorei from the seminary. What a great gift for Easter!
Altar Guild Members, please be sure to sign up for dates during the coming year. The Altar Guild/Flower Book is on the counter in the hallway.
The Lutheran Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) provides scholarships for eligible St. Paul’s students and significant tax savings to donors. Our 2013 pledge invites us to consider both weekly offerings to the church and donations to the SGO. Information and donor forms are available in the church office and online at LutheranSGO.org.
Scrip (Gift Card Purchase) is available Sundays between services. Visit the SCRIP room in Heritage Hall. Scrip is also available on Mondays and Fridays, 8:30-9:30 am. You may e-mail your order to us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Your e-mail order will be filled (during weekday sales only), as long as your order is received by 9:00 am. Payment will be expected at time of pick-up at either the church or school office. Thank you to everyone for supporting this ongoing school fundraiser!
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