1. NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS-The following
were elected to the Church Council at the Voters’ Meeting. Elders: Pat
Feltmann and Marc Sebora; Audtior: Dale Mensing; Board of Stewardship:
Kim Reed; Board of Education: Anita Bahr; Trustee: Lee Ford; Vice
Chairman: Gene Starke; Head Usher: Jim Hoof
2. 3RD ANNUAL VALENTINES SPAGHETTI DINNER will be held on Sunday,
February 12th from 11:00-1:00 here at St. Paul. The 21 youth going on
the Mission Trip this summer will be selling tickets after both services
beginning this Sunday. Ticket prices are $7.00 and 5 and Under are free.
The youth will be serving spaghetti with meat sauce, French bread, baby
relishes, dessert and a drink. Those going on the Mission Trip thank you
in advance for helping support their trip!
3. MUSIC CLASS 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.
4. SCRAPBOOKING-The Board of Stewardship is hosting a
Scrapbooking Night on Friday, February 3rd at 6:30 pm in the church
basement. Refreshments will be provided but you are encouraged to bring
a snack to share. Bring your projects and enjoy fellowship with others!
5. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for 2011 are available on the desk in the
Upper Narthex. A reminder that donations to the gift fund will not be on
your statement. If you need a receipt for any special donations, please
contact the church office. Also, to save costs, statements will NOT be
printed for members with $0.00 in offerings. If you have any questions,
please contact the office. A basket is placed next to the statements for
you to recycle your envelope in.
6. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY-Christians can be vessels of God’s comfort
and compassion. Join us on Wednesday mornings at 9:00 AM to find out
how.
7. DIRECT DEPOSIT-St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church is pleased to
offer an electronic option for making regular offerings. An
authorization form and a “Frequently Asked Questions” are available on
the desk in the upper narthex. Please contact Mandy Lyons for any
questions. Completed forms can be dropped off or mailed to the church
office.
8. THRIVENT: Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will present
“Retirement Matters” on Sunday, February 26th at 6:30 PM at church.
Sign-up will take place soon. More details to follow!
9. ADDRESSES-If you have had a change in address, phone number or
personal information PLEASE make sure the Church office has the correct
information for the directory printed in February. You can email
stpaulslp@embarqmail.com or call the Church Office at 395-2573.
10. SCHOLARSHIPS-Applications for the St. Paul Lutheran
Scholarship are available outside the church office. Deadline to return
them is March 1st.
11. SCHEDULE: For Feb. 5th: Ushers: 8:00 a.m.: Darian Litzau,
Chris Bahr, Andy Heimerl Derek Litzau 10:30 a.m.: Giles Blazinski, Jason
Ernst, Derek Ernst, Jon Ernst Acolytes: 8:00 a.m.: J. DeBruyckere, A.
Zellmann 10:30 a.m. J. Ziermann, S. Marxen; Greeters: Maurice &
Christine Dammann; 10:30 a.m. Elsie Gilster, Shirley Dibb Reader: Jen
Thiry Cinnamon Rolls: Jay Holasek, Allie Eischens Helping Hands: Lois
Raduenz
12. ACT will NOT meet tonight.
13. 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.
14. PRAYER SERVICE - The theme of the Prayer Service is from 1
Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV. Be joyful always; pray continually; give
thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ
Jesus. Be joyful always???? Give thanks in all circumstances???? How is
that possible when there are so many problems and troubles and worries
in this world? Come to the LWML Prayer Service Monday, February 6, 7PM
and hear what God says about this.
15. LIONS COMMUNITY BREAKFAST will be held on Sunday, February
5th from 9:00-Noon at Lester Prairie City Hall. Ticket prices are:
$6/ages 13 and up; $4/ages 6-12; 5 and under free. They will be serving
pancakes, eggs, sausages, toast, juice and coffee. Proceeds will help to
support Lions projects in the community. There will also be boxes placed
out to collect eyeglasses and hearing aids.
16. PANCAKE DINNER will be held at First Ev. Lutheran Church,
Glencoe on Sunday, February 5th from 9:00 am-3:00 pm in the church
fellowship center. Tickets are $9.00/adult and $5.00/ages 4-12. 3 and
under are free. The menu includes all you care to eat of potato and
regular pancakes, sausages, applesauce, cheese, bars, coffee and milk.
17. WANTED: Crafters/Small Business Vendors to sell their
products for the Juvenile Diabetes Fundraiser to be held Saturday,
February 11th, 2012 at the Holy Trinity School, Winsted, MN (gymnasium).
Spaces(10' x 10' ) are still available for $15 and $5 for tables or can
supply their own. Also looking for anyone who wants to rent a space to
sell their own second hand items that are either new, like new, or
gently used condition and in working order for the Flea Market Sale(s).
Can be anything such as infant through adult clothing, toys, shoes,
books, small household appliances, home decor, antiques, knick-knacks,
etc. But please, no large electronics, appliances, or furniture. Money
collected from the rental fee(s) of spaces and tables, bake sale, and
other events that day will go to JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation). We have several kids and young adults in the local
community, including millions of others around the world who are living
with diabetes. Please help in this fight to Find a Cure for this harmful
disease. If interested or have questions, contact Anita Hoese
(fundraiser coordinator) 320-485-4184. Volunteers are much needed and
welcome for the event as well. |