AUGUST 11 & 12, 2018 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: Mon-Fri 9:00am-3:00pm CHURCH NEWS PLAN ON USING ROOMS AT OUR CHURCH? Fall is coming upon us quickly which means programs and classes will be starting up again. Planning on having any type of meetings, groups, etc. at our church throughout this next year? All groups & events are required to have an approved facility usage form. Contact Vicki in the church office for a form to submit your date(s)/room(s) request(s). This helps us with scheduling, know who s using the facility and to avoid room usage conflicts. TRADITIONAL MUSICIANS FOR SAINT PAUL Listed below are some ways you can get involved in traditional worship. If you are interested in joining or have any questions, please contact Cheryl Gerson at the church office via email cgerson@saint-paul.org or by phone. Praise the Lord, O Servants of the Lord, Praise the Name of the Lord. Let the Name of the Lord be praised, both now and forevermore. Psalm 113:1-2 Laudate Ringers: This adult handbell choir rehearses on Wednesday nights at 7:00pm in the sanctuary. Our first rehearsal will be Wednesday, September 5. I could use 1-2 more bell ringers. Gloria Deo Choir: This adult choir rehearses on Wednesday nights at 8:00pm in the sanctuary. Our first rehearsal will be Wednesday, September 5. The choir can use more voices, especially in the soprano & alto sections. Soloists/Instrumentalists: There are many opportunities where you can enhance our services. Song Leaders: This singer helps lead Saturday worship. I would love to add you to the rotation. Brass Ensemble: This ensemble plays primarily on festive holidays. There are also other opportunities during the year. NEW MEMBER CLASS: THIS WE BELIEVE If you are new at Saint Paul, or have worshiped with us for a while and would like to officially become a member of our congregation, then our new member class, This We Believe, is for you! Classes will begin after Labor Day, more information on day & time to come soon! Child care is available. Come grow deeper in your faith, make new friends, and become an official part of the Saint Paul family! All current members are welcome to join if you would like to deepen your faith and/or meet our new members joining our church family. For more information or to RSVP, please contact the church office.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT REVIVE Did you know that one of the best ways to prevent burnout is authentic community? It s getting together, sharing a meal, and connecting with real people. On Wednesday, September 19, Saint Paul is starting a new worship service called Wednesday Night Revive. It s a time to revive weary souls through Christ, community, and good food. It s not about adding one more thing to your schedule. Instead, it s a time to rest in community. It s where we can stop trying, and instead we let God take care of everything. Dinner is at 5:30pm, worship is at 6:15pm. The worship will be Christ centered with activities for the kids and meaningful application and practice for adults. Sign-ups will be sent out soon. COME BE IN OUR 2018 SAINT PAUL PHOTO DIRECTORY! Our first date of photos are done! PLAN FOR YOUR PHOTO! Our color background for the directory is a stone (gray) color. Each photo session will take approximately 10 minutes, but please plan on being here for an hour. You will get to view all the pictures and pick the one you want published in the directory before you leave. The photo sessions will be located in the lower level of church on: Thursday, August 23 & Friday, August 24 from 2:00 9:00pm and Saturday, August 25 from 9:00am 4:00pm Thursday, September 13 & Friday, September 14 from 2:00 9:00pm and Saturday, September 15 from 9:00am 4:00pm HOW TO SCHEDULE YOUR PHOTO SHOOT Online at: https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/ydql7ze6/ Call or email Vicki in the church office for any help you may need with scheduling: (847)255-0332 or church@saint-paul.com IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND A PHOTO SESSION SCHEDULED HERE AT SAINT PAUL, please see the Visitor Card on the electronic TTW for more information. Contact Vicki in the church office for the account #. DID YOU KNOW? More and more members are using the Text to Give option as a way to help support Saint Paul s ministries. (For more information, see the end of TTW) Other O SCHOOL NEWS BACK TO SCHOOL ICE CREAM SOCIAL Saint Paul School families, come join us on Friday, August 24 at 6:30pm on the school lawn. We will be in the gym if the weather is bad.
2018-19 SCHOOL REGISTRATION It s time for the 2018-19 school registration! Registration is on Wednesday, August 15 from 2:00 8:00pm. Come meet see your classroom, say hello to your teacher and see some friends along the way! MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL MRS. HEINZE The Saint Paul Church and School staff is gearing up for fall on Tuesday, August 21 we ll be ready to welcome kids to Saint Paul School for the new year! Before we start, we d like to take another opportunity to thank ALL of you for helping to support the School Ministry. Make no mistake this IS a ministry, serving more than 250 kids and their families every day! This ministry could NOT happen without the support of our congregation! Special thanks to those who have enrolled in their employer s matching gifts program at the workplace this support is very much appreciated. We are grateful to you, and to the employers, below, for their generosity: Ally Financial, ANN Brands (Ann Taylor, Loft), A T & T, First Midwest Bancorp, FM Global, General Reinsurance Corp, Grainger, Health Care Services Corporation, InFaith Community Foundation, Microsoft, Mondelez, Nuveen, Sentry Insurance, Sherwin Williams, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Thrivent Financial, Transunion. Other O FAMILY MINISTRY TOT TIME REGISTRATION OPEN NOW! Toddlers ages 18 months 3 years old won t want to miss bringing their adult to this great class on Friday mornings from 9:00 10:00am. Lisa Makris is teaching these events and uses crafts, stories and active play to help toddlers explore their world. REGISTRATION FORMS are now available at the church and school. ATTN: GRANDPARENTS Are you watching your grandchildren on Friday mornings? This would be a great time for you to spend with your grandchildren! 3 rd GRADE BIBLE BLAST SATURDAY Students in the 3 rd Grade get their big kid Bibles this year! On Saturday, August 25 from 9:00 10:45am, we will start out the year with a kids & parents blast to learn about the Bible, how to use it, and to have some fun too! An invitation was mailed out this week, but if you didn t get it, please contact Dari at the church office. Please RSVP by Thursday, August 23 at Saint Paul School or at the church office. KIDS 4 CHRIST LAST WEEKEND! BEDTIME BIBLE STORIES - Bring your stuffed animal and join us for our favorite Bedtime Bible Stories during the 10:00am Sunday worship service for a story, snack and some fun! Start off sitting with your parents in worship. Then, during the service, kids ages 3 years completed 2 nd grade will be invited to go downstairs to Luther Hall for KIDS 4 CHRIST! THANKS TO OUR SUMMER STAFF: Thank you, Mrs. Morris for planning and leading us, and to Niki Wood and Nathan Schuette as well as others jumping in to help as needed! It was a great summer!
Other JUNIOR HIGH LIGHTHOUSE New Game Night on Sunday, August 26, from 7:00-8:30pm. Come for fun and games as we try out stuff we found on Pinterest this summer! Our fall schedule will be ready to go as well so you ll know all about the next events! CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION MEETINGS Students in grades 6-9 who wish to be confirmed in their faith at Saint Paul will need to register for this year s classes. Registration information was mailed out to families this past week. If you didn t get a copy, please contact Dari at the church office. 9 th Grade students and parents meet on Sunday, August 19 at 9:00am. 6-8 th Grade students and parents meet either Tuesday, August 21 at 7:00pm or Sunday, August 26 at 11:00am. Other O YOUTH FELLOWSHIP SENIOR HIGH UNDERGROUND UPCOMING SCHEDULE Sunday, August 26 from 6:00 8:00pm for Back To School BBQ. We will send off Summer 2018 in style with hot dogs, burgers, and smores. We ll also have all the lawn games set up as well. ADULT FELLOWSHIP THEOLOGY ON TAP WITH GUEST PASTOR PETER BERAUER! Join us for Theology On Tap where we get into real conversations, relevant topics and good beer. We ll meet on Tuesday, August 14 from 7:00-8:30pm with Pastor Peter Berauer at the BRICK CITY TAVERN IN MT. PROSPECT! 18 th ANNUAL SAINT PAUL GOLF CLASSIC Join us on Sunday, August 26 at Chevy Chase for the 18 th annual Saint Paul Golf Classic! Shotgun start will be at 1:30pm. Registration is available via online at the church website or by paper with the forms provided at the church Welcome Center, in the church office, or the online TTW version. YOUNG IN SPIRIT (ADULTS 50+) It is now time to sign up for our next day trip to The Sanfilippo Manion on Tuesday, October 23. We will visit the Music Room with the largest theater pipe organ, chandeliers, tiffany style lamps & phonographs, and the Carousel Building the only complete European Salon Carousel. Lunch will be at Chessie s in Barrington. Reservation forms are available at the Welcome Center, church office and the electronic TTW and are due by Monday, September 17.
SIMPLEST WAY TO CHANGE THE WORLD ADULT BIBLE STUDY All adults are welcome to join in a pastor lead 5 week study on the book Simplest Way To Change The World beginning Sunday, September 16 from 9:05am 9:50am in the Youth Room. The pastors encourage you to get the book as soon as possible and start reading! Books can be found online, Amazon has it for around $9 a book. Other SAINT PAUL S 13 th ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST Halt deine Lederhosen fest, it's time for Oktoberfest! Ready for a fun night of German cuisine, games, German music, singing, and dancing?! Oktoberfest is Saturday, September 29 from 6:00-10:30pm. Tickets will go on sale starting September 8th in the church narthex, church office, and school office. Tickets are $25.00/person (cash bar). Hope you can join us! OMISSIONS WINGS LOGISTICS CENTER IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS! Use this link to volunteer whenever you are available to help sorting donations. They are looking for August volunteers! https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp1859057.jsp CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING EVENTS ANNUAL SCHOOL SUPPLY: We still have a few backpacks that you can fill! We do need to have them back by August 15 th. Thanks for helping get a student ready for the new year! BINGO AT LEE MANOR: Sunday, September 23 at 2:30pm. FOOD DONATIONS FOR AUGUST For the month of August, 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. 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. For ideas on items that are needed for donation, see our online TTW version. THANK YOU BLANKET IN A BAG Thank you, thank you, thank you. We have 14 of the 20 blankets completed! Only 6 left. They all look so cute and ready for 20 at risk preschoolers from Lakeview School in Zion, Illinois. The kids will be so excited and grateful to receive the blankets on their first full day of school. If you have not returned your completed blanket, please return it in its plastic bag, to the table marked BLANKET IN A BAG, in the coat room at church, by this Sunday, August 12. If you have any questions, call Jo Ann at 847-394-9179. Blanket in a Bag is a Thrivent Action Team project as part of The Church Has Left The Building.
SISTERS IN STITCHES Once again, our Saint Paul Sisters In Stitches made a large donation to our local hospital. They donated 80 knitted/chrocheted chemo hats, 48 cloth chemo hats, 50 baby hats & 38 baby blankets. On the side of hospital donations, Sisters In Stitches also donated 30 blankets & 15 prayer shawls to the families that were served in Erie, PA from our Sr. High Youth Group 2 weeks ago. Sisters In Stitches would like to thank everyone for their donations of yarn and projects. Keep those contributions coming! If you would like to come get knitty with them, they meet every Tuesday night at 7:00pm in the Youth Room. Don t like to come out at night? They also take all finished projects during the day, just drop them off at the church office during the week or to their closet during worship services. SAINT PAUL STEWARDSHIP CHURCH OFFERINGS & REVENUE: 8/5/2018 $26,228 August Other Church Revenues $ _ 100 Aug. To Date $ 26,328 is 26% of Aug. Budget $99,917 Year to Date $803,816 is 81% of YTD (end of Aug.) Budget $994,695 (Above gifts include Envelope Offerings, Automated Giving, Non-Envelope Offerings and Stock Donations to the Ministry Fund) Year to Date: we have borrowed $200,000 to cover our day to day expenses due to a shortfall in church offerings. Matching the Mortgage Fund - 2018 gifts $23,034.71 (these funds go directly towards paying down principal on our mortgages) FORGOT YOUR OFFERING AT HOME? You can make your offering directly from your phone! Simply Text 847-865-9547 Text a dollar amount, 100 (No dollar sign needed - $5.00 Minimum) Hit send Fill out donor and credit/debit card information Donation is processed, thank you text is received THE 2018 TAX REFORM HAS MADE IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVERS MORE ATTRACTIVE! The IRA rollover provision allows donors age 70 ½ to make gifts directly to Saint Paul Lutheran Church and School or other qualified charity from their IRAs in a tax-advantaged manner. There are two great things that come from this: The rollover counts toward satisfying the required minimum distribution (RMD) for that year. The distribution is excluded from the taxpayer s income, which is significant under the new tax laws, where fewer people are expected to take itemized deductions for contributions to charity. Pick up a flyer at the Welceome Center or view it on the electronic TTW for more information. If you have any questions on how this type of gift could work for you, contact Ray Pagels, our Christian Gift Planning Counselor at 847-226-2262 or ray.pagels@lfnd.org.
LUTHERANS engage Lutherans Engage is a magazine that shows how God is blessing the prayers, gifts and actions of congregations, groups and individuals across the LCMS. See how our efforts to proclaim the Gospel and bear Christ s mercy are making an eternal difference in people s lives, both at hom and abroad. Check out the online delivery of this magazine where you can immerse yourself in the sotries without ever leaving home through the added features of video, audio, maps and more on our mulitmedia website: engage.lcms.org. There are samples of the paper magazine at the Welcome Center for you to start viewing today.
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