Lamplighter 

Announcements

February 2012

The Congregational memory verse for the month of February is: 1 Timothy 1:15: Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.

This scholarship is given to use towards Christian Education. Scholarship gifts are awarded to individuals attending a LCMS Christian School of their choice; pre-school, K-8, High School, College, and Seminary. Applications are available outside the church office. Deadline for applying is March 1st.

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP TOTES
We are in need of volunteers to go through the Children’s Worship Totes and:
Rotate books
2. Sharpen colored pencils and regular pencils
3. Replace broken crayons
4. Replace coloring books and coloring pages and/or notepaper.
There is a cabinet in the Work Room that has supplies for the Children’s Worship Totes. The sign-up sheet is on the door of that cabinet. If we are
running low on anything that needs to be purchased there is a Needed Supply List sheet on the inside door of the cabinet.

Annual ACT Chili Supper
Ash Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
Menu: Chili & all the Fixin’s, Bread, Relishes, Bars & a Drink
Prices: $6.00, 5 & Under FREE
Serving from 5:00 P.M. to 6:45 P.M.
Proceeds benefit ACT Youth Group

Please join us for our Wednesday Lenten  services as we explore “God’s Gifts of
Forgiveness”. Services will be at 7:00 PM starting on Ash Wednesday (February 22)

If you have moved, changed phone numbers, or had a change in personal information this past year, please contact the Church
Office. New phone directories will be printed in February and we wish to have the most current information.

Sunday School Music Schedule
February 19th 8:00 AM N3, N4 & K 10:30 AM Grades 1-8
March 18th 8:00 AM Grades 1-8
10:30 AM N3, N4 & K
April 29th 8:00 AM N3, N4 & K
10:30 AM Grades 1-8
May 13th 8:00 AM Grades 1-8
10:30 AM N3, N4 & K

No ACT Youth Group on Sunday, February 12th, 2012.

3rd ANNUAL VALENTINES DINNER
Sunday, February 12th, 2012 11:30 – 1:00
Menu: Spaghetti with meat sauce, French bread,
fresh veggies, dessert & drink
Tickets will be sold after both Worship services in the Upper Narthex.
You may still purchase a ticket the day of the dinner.
All proceeds will go to help fund the ACT Mission Trip to Sawyer AFB, Gwinn, MI.
Come and treat your sweetheart to a good meal

ACT CINNAMON ROLL SCHEDULE
Feb. 5 Jay Holasek & Allie Eischens
Feb. 12 Jacob/Mitchell Roth & Donavan Maesse
Feb. 19 Claire Wraspir & Nicole Trettin
Feb. 26 Nick Bettcher & Hannah Litzau
Mar. 4 Adam Harwood & Ryan Quast
Mar. 11 Jordan Radtke & Mitchell Hartwig
Mar. 18 Jonathon Ernst & Caleb Sebora
Mar. 25 Alexis Hanson & Nick Machemehl

Everyone should have received a letter & schedule in the mail showing when it is your time to bring cinnamon rolls. If you are unable to bring rolls on your designated Sunday, it is your responsibility to switch with someone. If your phone number is wrong on the sheet that was sent home, be responsible and please call the Church Office to have your contact information updated. Remember to pick up the cinnamon rolls sometime throughout the week, prepare them and have the cinnamon rolls in the basement no later than 8:45 A.M. on your Sunday. Thank you for your help in keeping this fundraiser going!!!
Directions on how to prepare cinnamon rolls:
Place rolls on silicone paper or greased cookie sheet 3.5 to 5 inches apart.
Cover and allow rolls to thaw & rise until they are 2.5 times original size. This will take approximately 4-6 hours.
Bake on cookie sheets in preheated 375 degree oven for 12-15 minutes or longer, watching very closely.
Remove from oven and apply frosting. (Either make your own frosting or purchase from the store.)
Pick up pans any time after 10:15 A.M. on Sunday.

St. Paul Prayer Shawl Ministry
We are continuing our ministry within our congregation, Prayer Shawls. Shawls have been made for centuries. They wrap, enfold, comfort, cover, give solace, mother, hug and beautify. We pray those who receive these shawls will be uplifted and comforted.
     Reaching those in need:
Can be given: When undergoing a medical procedure or treatment, To give comfort after a loss, To a male or female, During an illness or recovery, As a “comfort” at anytime (such as a nursing home resident)
     The maker of the shawl begins with a prayer for the recipient. The giver of the shawl should also say a prayer, which may be more specific, for the recipient, before it is
presented.
     It you’d like to give someone a Prayer Shawl, contact the coordinator, Mary Ann Teubert. There are several shawls on hand. The cost is $35.00.
     If you wish to have a specific color, contact the coordinator. She will explain the kind and amount of yarn you purchase. One of the volunteers will stitch the shawl. This cost is $15.00
     Any excess funds will be donated to LWML Mite Boxes. The women who knit or crochet the Prayer Shawls are volunteers; they are not paid. Volunteers are Annette Feltmann and Carol Klaustermier

Music for Infants and Preschoolers Class will meet each of the 4 Thursdays in February at 6:30-7:00 p.m. in the Music Room. It is a FREE class! Invite a family to join us, and come enjoy a special time of activities especially geared for infants through kindergarten children. Any questions, call Jane Holasek.

Please remember to pull all doors shut tightly and turn off the lights if you are the one locking up the church after an event, meeting, etc. Thank you!

MEETING--The LWML will meet on Monday, February 6th at 7:00 pm .  We will have our annual Prayer Service.  All members are asked to bring a guest, and  all woman of the congregation are invited to attend.  Servers are Marlys Klaustermeier, Carol Klaustermeier and Dorothy Klobe

LWML would like to invite all women to the 2012 Prayer Service. The theme this year is "PRAYER" based on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - Be joyful always; pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. Come and find out what "GOD'S BOX" is and how it can help you be joyful always and give thanks in all circumstances. See you on Monday,
February 6, at 7PM. Bring a friend.

Mission Grant - Crow Indians Ministries in Montana - $70,000.00 Mites help fund work done by Crow Lutheran Ministry.  Rev. Dan Jacobs serves many communities on the reservation by sharing the love of Jesus through Bible studies, Sunday schools, youth programs and worship services with Native Americans who are learning to trust Jesus as their Lord and Savior. We pray for this mission - Creator God, Your people in the Crow nation have been introduced to the truth of Jesus' love and salvation by the caring ministry of Rev. Dan Jacobs. Financial shortages have threatened this ministry. May this LWML grant support his work among the Crow people and bless many more as they become Your children through the outreach programs done in Montana, in Whose name we pray. Amen

SERVING GOD and OTHERS…
“Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.”
     Our LWML leads our congregation with many opportunities to use your time, talents, and treasures!
      Circle one– Funeral and Kitchen
Circle 1 coordinates all funerals. The chairpersons arrange the wants and needs of the families and the members help serve where needed. We are responsible for cleaning the kitchen, taking care of repairs and making improvements when needed. The kitchen may be used for outside functions, just call the church Administrative Assistant and she will notify the circle chairperson. At the present time we have 7 members in this circle, so our work is easy and our fellowship is great.
      How will YOU serve God? Consider joining with us to serve God and others!

Lester Prairie Sandwich Ministry
A Community-wide Ministry. For the Marie Sandvick Center, Mpls.
Volunteers and donations are needed. This month’s date is February 23.
     Sandwich-making events will be held on the 4th Thursday of each month right here at St. Paul’s at 9:00 a.m. Cash or checks payable to “LP Sandwich Ministry” may be dropped off at First Community Bank or the church office. For more information call: 395-2780. Matthew 25:35: For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.”