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FEBRuary 17 & 18, 2018 THRU-THE-WEEK AT SAINT PAUL 100 S. School Street, Mount Prospect, IL, 60056 847.255.0332 Email: church@saint-paul.

org Church Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-3:00pm WHAT S HAPPENING AT SAINT PAUL LENT WORSHIP Wednesday Lent Services with craft & meal: February 21 March 21(see next 2 blurbs for details!

WEDNESDAY LENTEN SOUP LUNCHES On Wednesday, February 21, stick around after Wednesday morning bible study or come a little early for the Wednesday Lent Service for a FREE SOUP LUNCH at 11:10am in

1 FEBRuary 17 & 18, 2018 THRU-THE-WEEK AT SAINT PAUL 100 S. School Street, Mount Prospect, IL, Website: Church Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-3:00pm WHAT S HAPPENING AT SAINT PAUL LENT WORSHIP Wednesday Lent Services with craft & meal: February 21 March 21(see next 2 blurbs for details!) Maundy Thursday: March 29 at noon & 7:00pm with First Communion Good Friday: March 30 at noon & 7:00pm Easter Saturday: March 31 at 5:00pm Easter Sunday: April 1 at 8:00am, 9:30am & 10:45am WEDNESDAY LENTEN SOUP LUNCHES On Wednesday, February 21, stick around after Wednesday morning bible study or come a little early for the Wednesday Lent Service for a FREE SOUP LUNCH at 11:10am in Luther Hall. Hope you can join us! Service in Luther Hall at 11:45am. WEDNESDAY EVENING LENTEN DINNERS Beginning Wednesday, February 21, join us for dinner at 5:45pm in Luther Hall, then stay there for our Easter Garden project and a lent service. We ll be done at 7:00pm, making this family friendly. Our first evening meal is pizza hosted by Saint Paul Board of Directors, purchased in part by a Thrivent Action Team gift. DAILY LENT DEVOTIONS Each day, Adam and Eve would meet God to talk in the Garden of Eden. We are ing daily devotions in hopes they will help you to spend talking and listening to God each of the 40 days of Lent. They started on Ash Wednesday, February 14. If you aren t receiving them and would like to, contact Vicki in the church office so she can get your set up. LOCKING DOORS AT CHURCH This is a gentle reminder to everyone who is using the church for any reason, to please check the doors and make sure they are locked if you are the last one out. Please give the door(s) a quick tug to make sure it s locked when it closes behind you. If you don t know how to lock the doors, please ask, and we ll be happy to show you! Thank you for helping us keep our church protected! SAINT PAUL CEMETERY GRAVE DECORATIONS If you have any Christmas wreaths, flowers, etc. on the grave(s) of our Saint Paul Cemetery, and you would like to keep them, please have them cleaned up by the end of February. Come March 1 st, they will be cleaned up by the Cemetery grounds crew. Thank you.

Other 2018-2019 SAINT PAUL SCHOOL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION Enrollment forms for the 2018-2019 academic year are available in the school office and are on the website.

JUNIOR HIGH LIGHTHOUSE Sunday, February 18 for Movie Night! NOTE TIME CHANGE from 7:00 9:00pm. Next event? Sunday, March 4, Game night from 7:00-8:30pm. FIRST COMMUNION INSTRUCTION CLASS Jr.

There will be a make up class for families on Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm in Luther Hall. Questions? Contact Dari Hartmann at the church office.

Because there s no school on the 19 th, we ll be heading to Buffalo Wild Wings after Sunday Night UNDERGROUND so bring some money for food.

2 Other SAINT PAUL SCHOOL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION Enrollment forms for the academic year are available in the school office and are on the website. Enrollment is now open to the public! To enroll students for next year, simply bring to the office one enrollment form per student, along with a $60 deposit for each student. JUNIOR HIGH LIGHTHOUSE Sunday, February 18 for Movie Night! NOTE TIME CHANGE from 7:00 9:00pm. Next event? Sunday, March 4, Game night from 7:00-8:30pm. FIRST COMMUNION INSTRUCTION CLASS Jr. High Students enrolled in confirmation instruction classes begins Sunday, February 18 at 9:30am in Luther Hall. Students should bring a parent with them for the four sessions of classes. There will be a make up class for families on Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm in Luther Hall. Questions? Contact Dari Hartmann at the church office. Other SENIOR HIGH UNDERGROUND Sunday Night Underground: Sunday, February 18 from 7:00-8:30pm We will meet in the youth room for worship, games and Bible study! See you then! Because there s no school on the 19 th, we ll be heading to Buffalo Wild Wings after Sunday Night UNDERGROUND so bring some money for food. YOUNG ADULT FELLOWSHIP YOUNG ADULTS (ages 20 s EARLY 30 s) Do you want to connect with others who are in the same stage of life you are? Do you want to grow spiritually and discover what Jesus means for you and the world? Come to Saint Paul s Young Adult Ministry the fourth Thursday of every month! Our next gathering is on Thursday, February 22 at 7:00pm in Luther Hall. Pastor Bo at pastorbo@saint-paul.org with any questions. Other SCHOOL NEWS O YOUTH FELLOWSHIP O ADULT FELLOWSHIP TEN SUNDAYS IN LUKE HAS 6 SUNDAYS LEFT More than once Jesus said, Listen, if you have ears. Besides Misunderstanding Jesus some people were Deaf to Jesus. Chuck Black invites you to join along in the church library from 9:20 10:35am as we seek to hear Jesus in Luke s gospel. YOUNG IN SPIRIT (ADULTS 50+) JOSEPH TRIP UPDATE We have cancelled our trip to Drury Lane on Thursday, March 8 to see Joseph. This updated production has been restaged in the desert of Las Vegas and does not meet our

expectations. Reservations will be returned ASAP. Watch for our next scheduled event on Tuesday, June 12 to Chicago s Historic Theaters & Union League.

This is an adults only event to help raise money for the Saint Paul Lutheran School s future early childhood play space, Esther s Park.

All participants will be creating a 12 x 12 wooden sign with the desing of your choice. Your sign will be ready to take home that evening.

3 expectations. Reservations will be returned ASAP. Watch for our next scheduled event on Tuesday, June 12 to Chicago s Historic Theaters & Union League. PAINT, SIP & SNACK Join us for Paint, Sip & Snack a make and take workshop presented by Lindsay Coil of Tag Me Crafty. This is an adults only event to help raise money for the Saint Paul Lutheran School s future early childhood play space, Esther s Park. This workshop will be available for two nights for you to chose from, either Friday, March 9 or Saturday, March 10, from 6:30-9:00pm in the Saint Paul School Gym. All participants will be creating a 12 x 12 wooden sign with the desing of your choice. Your sign will be ready to take home that evening. When you RSVP for the event, you ll chose one of the following designs: The cost is $50 per person and is due at the door. Sign up for the event begins on Sunday, February 18 at 6:00pm at We anticipate these events will fill up quickly, so don t delay in making your reservation! Hope to see you there! EARLY MORNING EXERCISE Amy Cimarusti is working with Yoga instructor, Katy DeGeorge to offer some early morning yoga at Saint Paul. This is a non-spiritual format that will focus on stretching and exercise. Maybe you ll even build some muscle. The class will be run with a drop-in format. You pay as you go. Please see the flier on the electronic TTW for more information on dates, location, and cost. Any questions can be directed to Amy at acimarusti@saint-paul.org. Other OMISSIONS CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING BASKETS OF BLESSINGS Psst did you realize that it s almost Easter already?! We re happy to be starting our 3 rd year with our Baskets of Blessings service project! We will be collecting filled Easter baskets to donate to local food pantries and Breakfast with Baby! Beginning THIS weekend, Saturday, February 17 & Sunday, February 18, come to the table in the narthex to pick up a basket and cellophane bag, and start filling. All baskets need to be returned by Sunday, March 18. Questions? Niki Wood at church@saint-paul.org. (Last year we collected 115 baskets think we can beat that this year???) SUPER WEEK OF CARING UPDATE: What valentine did you get? I helped make a card! What a blessing! That was fun! I m glad I did this! Are you from the Saint Paul in Mount Prospect that gave us the big box of candy?

Those are some of the quotes heard during the week as we served others in Jesus name! 163 volunteers, 203 hours, 80 Patriotic Hearts, 58 valentines, 30 baskets, and a car load of pantry items.

SAINT PAUL DISASTER RELIEF TEAM TEXAS UPDATE The Saint Paul Disaster Relief Team had a very productive week in Port Arthur Texas.

4 Those are some of the quotes heard during the week as we served others in Jesus name! 163 volunteers, 203 hours, 80 Patriotic Hearts, 58 valentines, 30 baskets, and a car load of pantry items. Thanks for your participation and encouragement and prayers! You made a difference in the lives of others! SAINT PAUL DISASTER RELIEF TEAM TEXAS UPDATE The Saint Paul Disaster Relief Team had a very productive week in Port Arthur Texas. The first home they were brought to was the home of Michele and Sidney, who were able to escape from 5 feet of water in their home. After helping Michele and Sidney, the team was then relocated to the home of Huang Kim. They were not able to meet this home owner as he lost his job in Texas due to the hurricane and is now in California where he was able to find employment. At this second home, they did insulation and sheetrock as the home was flooded to the roof and the whole inside of the home needs to be done floor to ceiling. This home also has no plumbing and they give thanks to Pastor Milo who invited the team into his community church to use their bathrooms. This community church too was flooded and repairs are still being made to the church. The team thanks you for all your prayers and support for this mission, and to keep your prayers with these families listed and all who are effected from the storms. Here s a picture of a homeowner with our Saint Paul Disaster Relief Team receiving a blanket from our Saint Paul Sisters in Stitches! CANCER COMPANIONS MINISTRY Have you or someone you love been impacted by cancer? Saint Paul is beginning a new ministry, Cancer Companions, to provide support and hope to those who are either dealing with Cancer themselves or caring for a loved one with cancer. This ministry will include cancer support groups, individual support, and resources to help navigate the cancer journey. For more information about participating in this program call the church office at (847) and someone from the Cancer Companions Ministry will contact you. FOOD DONATIONS FOR FEBRUARY For the month of February, we are asking members whose last name begins with E, F, G or H, or any who have a heart for this ministry, to contribute. For ideas on what to donate, see the list on the electronic TTW. If you know of someone who is in need of food supplies, please let them know they can use our food pantry during church service times or during the week by visiting the church office. THANK YOU TO BUSSE SNOWPLOWING!!! Thank you to Busse Snowplowing for keeping our sidewalks and parking lots clear of snow and salted for the ice. We really appreciate how prompt they are at keeping our campus clean and ready to use with such heavy snow!

5 THANK YOU GOOD FRIENDS AT SAINT PAUL, FROM ANNA BOTHE After a time of looking for employment, I found a place 14 years ago of where I am still at today. Recently, I was just given a certificate of appreciation for Exceptional Guest Service in recognition for going above and beyond to create an exceptional guest experience. A guest comment was: always so helpful. I would like to take this moment to thank the congregation at Saint Paul, and especially to the Gloria deo Choir, for keeping me lifted up in thoughts and prayers through out the years. The strength of this congregation means a lot! A THANK YOU FROM OUR MILITARY! A heartfelt thank you to our congregation for supporting our service men and women as part of our Patriotic Hearts service project. Thanks to your support we were able to send Valentine s Day cards along with a $10.00 gift card and a box of candy directly to 80+ of those currently serving on active duty. Your gifts were shared with all branches of the military across the globe. We also connected with a Chaplain who is serving aboard the USS George H. W. Bush aircraft carrier who will distribute your Valentine s day cards and candy to those onboard who may be struggling. Thank you also to Thrivent Financial who provided funding for the Valentine s cards, candy and postage. #livegenerously As a military family, we speak for many when we say thank you. Your generosity goes a long way in warming the hearts of those who protect our great land. God s Blessings Roger and Wendy Reiner SAINT PAUL STEWARDSHIP DID YOU KNOW? Year to Date Church Offerings and Revenues are $51,609 below CHURCH OFFERINGS & REVENUE UPDATE: 2/4/2018 $ 19,145 2/11/2018 $ 15,579 February Other Church Revenues $ 517 February To Date $ 35,241 Year to Date $ 128,888 Above gifts include Envelope Offerings, Automated Giving, Non-Envelope Offerings and Stock Donations to the Ministry Fund. ATTENDANCE COMMUNED Saturday 2/10/2018 5:00pm Sunday 2/11/2018 8:00am :30am :45am Weekend Totals:

Thrivent? THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS UPDATE: We are excited to share, based on member recommendations, Saint Paul Lutheran Church received $11,455 in charitable outreach funding in 2017!

Do you have a policy or an account with If so, contact your Thrivent rep now to have your Thrivent Choice Dollars designated to Saint Paul before it is too late.

6 Thrivent? THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS UPDATE: We are excited to share, based on member recommendations, Saint Paul Lutheran Church received $11,455 in charitable outreach funding in 2017! All 2017 Choice Dollars have been made available for members to direct. Do you have a policy or an account with If so, contact your Thrivent rep now to have your Thrivent Choice Dollars designated to Saint Paul before it is too late. *2017 Choice Dollars expire on March 31, 2018! SHOP WITH SCRIP Looking for easy ways to give back to Saint Paul? Why not try Shop with Scrip? Since November we have raised $968.20!!! Go to & click on the Retailers tab. If you like what you see, your next step is to enroll! Easy enrollment instructions on the following page (online TTW). The enrollment code for Saint Paul is CE9LFE9E ARE THERE FEES? Families pay face value for each card/e-certificate plus a $0.15 transaction fee per order (not per card). Participating retailers provide a discount for each card with profits going back to Saint Paul. WHEN CAN I PLACE MY ORDER? Orders may be placed online at any time. Deadlines for physical card orders are every Friday WHERE DO I GO TO PICK UP MY ORDER? Gift cards will be placed in marked envelopes in the school or church office. PLEASE DON T FORGET THESE FEATURES: ScripNow: The electronic gift card you can buy and receive instantly. There are no deadlines! You can print off ScripNow, or redeem it on your mobile device - perfect for shopping on the go! Reload.. Reload Now: For those of you with existing gift cards, this allows you to add funds to a gift card you ve purchased from Shop with Scrip before. Please check the retailers tab on shopwithscrip.com for a list of participating vendors. (Reload now=added funds get uploaded in minutes Reload=added funds get uploaded overnight) MyScripWallet.com: The mobile site you can access by opening the web browser on your phone. Go to MyScripWallet.com to order ScripNow, Reload, & ReloadNow. All can be redeemed from your mobile device for accepting retailers. Please consider putting your shopping dollars to work & help earn money for Saint Paul s school, church & youth ministries! If you have questions, please call/text me at Thanks! - Vicky Cradduck

The Solution You and the LCMS Foundation enter into a charitable gift annuity agreement. The Benefits Fixed payments for life. A portion of each payment may be tax free.

8 COMMUNITY NEWS CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY Make a gift and receive fixed, lifetime payments for one or two individuals. The Need You want to make a gift to Saint Paul Lutheran Church at death after receiving fixed payments during life. The Solution You and the LCMS Foundation enter into a charitable gift annuity agreement. The Benefits Fixed payments for life. A portion of each payment may be tax free. You will receive a federal income tax deduction. Minimum funding for a gift annuity is $5,000; no maximum amount. If you want to learn more about how a Charitable Gift Annuity could work for you, contact Ray Pagels, our Christian Gift Planning Counselor at or ray.pagels@lfnd.org

School Field Trips day only & sleep away; Retreats for Youth & Adults, including church or business retreats.

9 WALCAMP SUMMER CAMP 2018 Walcamp is a Christian camp that offers year round programs for children and persons of all ages. Some of the many services that we offer: Summer Camp Programs; Programs for persons with developmental disabilities; Summer Day Camp; School Field Trips day only & sleep away; Retreats for Youth & Adults, including church or business retreats. Please visit our website at or contact our office at (815) We are happy to answer any questions and to help plan your next adventure into the outdoors.

14 DATE: Jan. 24, 2018 CONTACT: Lindsay Rice or Cindy Bork 847/ Mount Prospect Historical Society SKATE FOR HISTORY ON PRESIDENTS DAY On Presidents Day, Feb. 19, local schoolchildren and their parents will have the opportunity to enjoy a roller skating party being held to help preserve Mount Prospect's 1896 Central School and to support the Mount Prospect Historical Society. The party will be held from noon to 5 p.m. at the Central Community Center (CCC), 1000 W. Central Rd., Mount Prospect. For the 14th consecutive year, the Mount Prospect Historical Society, in cooperation with the Mt. Prospect Park District, is hosting the party to support their efforts to preserve Mount Prospect history, explains Kirsten Zinzer, skating party chairperson. After a 15-year effort, the schoolhouse was completed last February in time to host Mount Prospect s 100 th birthday re-enactment ceremony. Funds from the skating party and other efforts will be used for continuing enhancements to the 1896 structure and to support the overall efforts of the Historical Society. Admission for the skating party will be $5 per person. A limited number of skates will be available for rental from the park district at an additional cost of $5. But it is suggested that skaters bring in their own skates, which will be subject to inspection by park district personnel to prevent damage to the rink. Disc jockey services for the afternoon are being provided by the Park District. While the skating party is open to students from all schools in the Village, the Society and the park district do request that children in fourth grade and under be accompanied by a parent. Pop and snacks will only be available through the park district s vending machines. The Mount Prospect Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is committed to preserving the history of Mount Prospect, Illinois, through artifacts, photographs and both oral and written memories of current and former residents and businesspeople. On its campus in the heart of the Village, the Society maintains the 1906 Dietrich Friedrichs house museum, carriage house, the ADA-accessible Dolores Haugh Education Center and the 1896 one-room Central School, which was moved to the museum campus in 2008.

16 DATE: Feb. 14, 2018 CONTACT: Lindsay Rice or Cindy Bork 847/ Mount Prospect Historical Society Ladies Night Out! Caroline: Little House Revisited by Sarah Miller Book Chat & Wine Friday, March 9 Mount Prospect Historical Society If you enjoyed reading the Little House on the Prairie books by Laura Ingalls Wilder as a girl, then author Sarah Miller s book Caroline: Little House Revisited told from the perspective of Wilder s mother, Caroline Quiner Ingalls, will be sure to capture your interest. A Ladies Night Out Book Chat about Miller s book is set for Friday, March 9, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Mount Prospect Historical Society Dietrich Friedrichs House Museum, located at 101 S. Maple St. The evening program is $15, which includes wine, coffee and light desserts. Attendance is limited to 20 people. Honestly, as a girl reading the original book series I never considered what making a home on the frontier was like for Caroline Ingalls, said Michele Runde, member of the museum s Living History committee. The book, which was written with the full approval of the Little House Heritage Trust, takes readers from the Big Woods in Wisconsin to the edge of the western frontier. Miller s book is very respectful of the original stories but moves deeper into the everyday reality faced by a pioneer woman. Leaving home in the 19 th century came with the real possibility that you might not see your extended family again, she said. Caroline: Little House Revisited is published by Harper Collins and is available for order on Amazon. Mount Prospect Public Library also has the audiobook in its collection. To register, visit the Mount Prospect Historical Society website at to pay through PayPal or call 847/ The Mount Prospect Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is committed to preserving the history of Mount Prospect, Illinois, through artifacts, photographs and both oral and written memories of current and former residents and businesspeople. On its campus in the heart of the Village, the Society maintains the 1906 Dietrich Friedrichs house museum, carriage house, the ADA-accessible Dolores Haugh Education Center and the 1896 one-room Central School, which was moved to the museum campus in 2008.

Christ Lutheran Church Concert Series presents The Elmhurst College Women s Chorus Sunday, March 4, 2018 4:30 p.m. Christ Lutheran Church 41 S.

20 Christ Lutheran Church Concert Series presents The Elmhurst College Women s Chorus Sunday, March 4, :30 p.m. Christ Lutheran Church 41 S. Rohlwing Road, Palatine, IL christlutheranpalatine@gmail.com Admission: free will offering

THRU-THE-WEEK AT SAINT PAUL

JANUARY 26 & 27, 2019 THRU-THE-WEEK AT SAINT PAUL 100 S. School Street, Mount Prospect, IL, 60056 847.255.0332 Email: church@saint-paul.org Website: www.saint-paul.org Church Office Hours: Monday-Friday