Bulletin Announcements – May 20, 2012

 

This Week at St. Paul’s:                                                                                                      

            Wed   – 6:30 PM – St. Paul Preschool End of Year Program

 

ACOLYTES    May 20 – 1st – Quentin Borremans    2nd – Taylor Flease                                                                                         May 27 – 1st –  Amber Wicker           2nd –  Hailey Krause

 

Serving the Lord –  May 20 & 27

            Greeters 1st – Levan & Betty Toepke           2nd – Dan & Diane Kohl Family

            Ushers    1st – Levan Toepke, Roy Toepke, Jerry Witkowski, Jerry Zeichert

                           2nd –  Dan Kohl, Eric Kohl, Peter Kohl, Ron Kester

 

Geranium Sunday at St. Paul – The Festival of Pentecost, the 3rd Festival Sunday of the Church Year which celebrates the work of the Holy Spirit, falls on May 27, 2012. In years past we have celebrated this occasion with red and white geraniums in our church’s chancel area. These flowers remind us of the special work of the Holy Spirit and can be enjoyed all summer long. We will once again be getting the geraniums from King Berry in Waupaca for $3.75 each. A special sign-up sheet can be found on the round table in the fellowship area. The deadline for ordering is today.

 

Last Day of Sunday School - Sunday School for the 2011-12 year will conclude today. Our thanks go out to our dedicated teachers who faithfully taught the children of our congregation regularly week after week. As a congregation we recognize them today for the work that they have done throughout the year.

 

St. Paul Preschool End of the Year Celebration - On Wednesday May 23, 2012, St. Paul Preschool & “Little Learners” will have their End of the Year Celebration with a brief service at 6:30 PM followed by refreshments in the basement fellowship area. The Childcare and Preschool Program extends their sincere thanks for all the donations and support that our congregational membership has extended to them throughout the past year.

 

Armed Forces Sunday – St. Paul will observe Memorial Day on Sunday, May 27, 2012 with a special collection for our Armed Forces with the “Faith Comes By Hearing” organization which strives to put the Bible into the hands of our servicemen and women. “Faith Comes By Hearing” has developed memory sticks (similar to an ipod) which they are able to listen to at their convenience. At the moment more than 140,000 of these unique Bible memory sticks (ipods) have been given to our armed forces. For many this is the very first time they have had the opportunity to hear and listen to the Scriptures. The cost for one Bible memory stick (ipod) is $25.00. It would be wonderful if every family in our congregation could contribute $25.00 for one as a way of thanking God for the tremendous sacrifice that these young men and women are making for the defense of our country! Collections will be taken for this beginning on Sunday, May 27, 2012.

 

We Are Sisters In Christ – All the women from St. Paul Lutheran Church from middle school (6th Grade and up) are invited to a special inspirational evening on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 6:30PM. Heather Ruesch, a singer and songwriter, will be the featured speaker and presenter this evening. Heather will be speaking on life issues and family values from a women’s perspective. She is married to Pastor Matthew Ruesch, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church (LCMS) of Bear Creek, WI. Please be a part of this inspirational evening!

 

VBS Is Coming To St. Paul’s - Vacation Bible School will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2012 from 9AM-12:30PM.  Our theme for Vacation Bible School will be: “Our Father In Heaven”; which is a study of the Lord’s Prayer. VBS ages are from preschool(4) through 5th grade. Our thanks to members who have given offerings for VBS and all who signed up for being volunteers. We have a full complement of volunteers to help with lunch and mid-morning snack; however we still are in need of teachers as well as volunteers to help with crafts. Catechism students are invited to be helpers with the younger children on that day – (preschool & kindergarten).  If you have the morning free – we’d love to have your help.  Please let Pastor, Sarah or Sandy Smith know if you are willing to help.

 

Ushers & Greeters Still Needed – At the moment we only have three families who have signed up to be ushers and greeters for late service (10:30/9:30AM) and eleven families for early service (7:45). Many more are needed as the church office prepares a new list. Why not consider doing it as a family project? Getting children in your family to help you is an excellent “teachable” moment for children that we give of ourselves to the Lord and His Work. Summer understandably is a busy time, but allowances can be made so that a schedule works for you and your family. Please take the time to call the church office at 446-3251 to have your name added to the list.

 

June-July St. Paul Connection Newsletter – The June/July issue of the St. Paul Lutheran Connection will be in your church mailbox on Sunday, June 3, 2012. Deadline for the newsletter is Tuesday, May 29, 2012. A lot of interesting events are being scheduled in the summer months…be sure to look for it!

 

Summer Schedule Begins – Next Sunday, May 27, 2012 the summer schedule begins with services at 7:45 & 9:30AM. Sunday School and Adult Bible Class will take a summer break. The summer schedule remains in effect through Labor Day weekend, September 2, 2012.

 

St. Paul Lutheran Church & Daycare Scrip Program Updates

 

Graduation is just around the corner.  If you are not sure what to get that special graduate, why not consider a scrip gift card.

 

Description: http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=I4676601476809995&pid=1.1Walmart/Sams Club has increased its contribution from 2% to 2.5%

 

$100 & $25 Available                   

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT BONUSES

Applebee's® 2% bonus 4/15/2012 thru 5/20/12
Lands’ End® 2% bonus 4/22/2012 thru 5/20/12
iTunes® 5% bonus 5/06/12 thru 5/20/12

Sears 2% bonus 5/13/12 thru 5/27/12    

Bass Pro® 3% bonus 5/06/12 thru 6/03/12 

Uno® 2% bonus 4/14/12 thru 6/10/12

 

Cards on hand for immediate pickup:

Aéropostale $25                                                         iTunes $15/$25

Applebee’s $25                                                           KD’s IGA $10/$25

BP Gas $50                                                                 Kmart $25

Bath & Body Works $10/$25                                     Kohl’s $25/$100

Buffalo Wild Wings $25                                            Kwik Trip $10/$20/$25/$50/$100

Cabelas $25                                                                Menards $25

Chili’s $25                                                                  Old Navy/Gap $25

Copps/Pick N Save $25/$100                                     Olive Garden/Red Lobster $25         

Culvers $10                                                                Piggly Wiggly $25/$50         

Dick’s Sporting Goods $25                                        Subway $10

Festival Foods (Appleton/Oshkosh) $50/$100          Target $25

Festival Foods (New London) $25/$50                     Walgreens $25

Fleet Farm $10/$25/$50                                             Walmart/Sams Club $25/$100

Gander Mtn $25                                                         Weyauwega Dairy Bar $5

Hotel Fremont $10                                                     Woodmans $50/$100

 

A complete list of vendors cards available for order

 can be found on the Scrip table in the Church hallway.