THIS WEEK:  

      Sunday     5th         8:00  am    Worship Service - Communion

                                     9:15  am    Sunday School, Youth, Adults

                                   10:30  am    Worship Service - Communion

 

     Tuesday     7th         6:45  pm    Bible Information Class

 

Wednesday    8th         5:15  pm    7&8 Grade Catechism

                                     5:30  pm    5&6 Grade Catechism

                                     6:00  pm    Handbells

                                     7:00  pm    Sr. Choir

                                     7:45  pm    Men’s Choir

 

   Thursday     9th       12:30  pm    Sr. Christians

                                     6:00  pm    Elders

                                     7:00  pm    Council

 

    Saturday     11th       7:30  am    Men’s Bible Study

                                   10:00  am    Preschool Gym Day

 

      Sunday     12th       8:00  am    Worship Service

                                     9:15  am    Sunday School, Youth, Adults

                                   10:30  am    Worship Service

                                     6:30  pm    Young Adults

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CRY ROOM

     If your child becomes fussy during the service you may go to the church library (just across the entryway) where the worship service can be viewed on closed circuit TV.   This is a toy-free room.  Please don’t let your child play with the greeting cards in the Library. Changing tables are available in the restrooms down the hallway.

 

VISITORS

      Thank you for visiting with us today.  If you would like to learn more about our church and Synod, please take a packet from one of the holders located above the guest book in the entryway.

 

MEMBER NEWS  

      Marilyn Johnson’s sister remain in hospice care.

     Elizabeth Wittenmyer’s grandson has been released from the hospital.

BIBLE STUDY - Bible Translation  

     The publishers of the New International Version of the Bible, which we use at St. Paul’s, have made a major revision to this version called NIV 2011.  The older version will no longer be published.  Our Synod will be voting this summer on what translation to use for all Synod publications. 

     On the four Sundays of February we will be holding a study on how translation of God’s Word takes place, and what the change means for us.  Please join us between services in the fellowship hall.

 

MEMBER PROFILES

     St. Paul’s is implementing a new software called Shepherd’s Staff.  This program will help us to better track member information and changes.  It will also enable us to better know and use the gifts and abilities of our members.  You will find a Member Profile form in your church mailbox.  Please fill out the form as completely as possible and return it in the box in the entryway or to the secretary by February 19^th.  Thank you!

 

FEBRUARY FREEWILL OFFERING  

     In the month of February we will be receiving a free will offering for our Benevolent Aid Fund.  This fund is used to help members who are struggling financially.  You may place your gift in the box on the table in the back of church.  Two special “Freewill Offering” envelopes are provided in your offering box.  However they were inadvertently placed in with the March envelopes. 

 

CALL RECEIVED  

     Miss Deno has received a divine call to be the preschool director at St. Luke’s Ev. Lutheran in Jackson, MI.  Please keep Miss Deno in your prayers as she considers this call.

 

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SUNDAY

     Next Sunday is Christian Education Sunday. We will share the importance of a lifetime of study of God’s Word, and we will review the different opportunities that our church and school offer for such study.   The sermon will be based on Proverbs 22:6.  The children in grades K-8 at St. Paul’s will sing.

     After the first service, from 9:00 to 9:30, the school will hold an Open House.  You are invited to walk through the halls and visit the classrooms.  The teachers would like to share with you the exciting work of sharing God’s Word on a daily basis.

 

2012-2013 KINDERGARTEN

     St. Paul’s will have full-day Kindergarten next year.  There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, February 16 for parents of children who will be 5 before September 1^st.  We will meet in the Kindergarten room at 7:00.

 

Men’s Breakfast Bible Study

     The next men’s breakfast Bible study will be held on Saturday, February 11^th at 7:30am.  We will meet in the fellowship hall.  Coffee and donuts will be provided.  This month we’ll discuss “Healthy Hobbies.”  All confirmed men of the congregation are invited.

 

PRESCHOOL FAMILY GYM DAY

     The Preschool is sponsoring a Family Gym Day on Saturday, February 11, from 10:00 to 11:30.  We will have balls, jump ropes, hoola hoops, floor scooters, etc.  Please be sure to bring gym shoes!  All members and friends are welcome.

 

Young Adult/College Student Activity

     All the young adults (around college age) are invited to an open gym night at church on Sunday, February 12 at 6:30pm.  We will play floor hockey, volleyball, or whatever the group wants.  Snacks and drinks will be provided.  Please be sure to bring gym shoes.

 

PANCAKE FEED

     The boys basketball teams will be hosting a Pancake Feed in the Commons on Saturday, February 18, from 8:30 to 10:00.  A free will offering will be received for purchasing equipment for our gym.

     There will be three basketball games afterwards.  At 10:00 St. Paul’s will play Hermosa, at 11:00 Hermosa will play Redshirt, and at 12:00 St. Paul’s will play Redshirt.

 

YOUTH RALLY REGISTRATION

     Pre-registration for the 2012 WELS International Youth Rally will begin February 15.  Pastor Sulzle would like all those who will be attending to have their $50 preregistration fee to him by February 29th (this is later than originally stated.)  Make checks payable to St. Paul's Lutheran Church.  If you have questions about the rally and registration, please speak with Pastor Sulzle.

 

Bible Information Class

     Who is God?  What has he done for me?  Why is the Bible so important?  What does it teach?  We have a new Bible Information Class beginning to answer all your questions.  This is for members who want to review all the teachings of the Bible and for visitors who want to know more about what we teach and/or want to become members.  This 15 week course will be held on Tuesdays beginning February 21^st from 6:30-8:00.  No need to bring materials.  Babysitting available upon request.

 

COMING UP

·         Lent begins February 22.  Meal at 6:10, Lenten Service at 7:00.

·         Chili/Hot Dog Dinner February 26.  Plays at 5:00, Chili at 6:00.