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St. Paul Lutheran Church
GRACE Gazette August 10, 2017
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Now through October, we will be
featuring
weekly messages regarding the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation.
The Chancellor of the University of Wittenberg, Andreas Karlstadt awarded Martin Luther his doctorate in 1512. Karlstadt was a defender of Luther, but eventually found Luther too moderate. To the issue of adoration of relics, Karlstadt urged that even priestly vestments, altar furnishings, and crucifixes distracted from a direct relationship with Christ, and he challenged the real presence of Christ in Communion.
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Pastor Wendorf's Weekly Devotion
Fateful Journey
Then Judas went to the chief priests in order to betray Jesus. -Mark 14:10
Why did he do it? Often you hear in the news an account of someone who made a "fateful" decision. The decision may have been to have one too many drinks, and a horrible accident occurs. Or a decision to lie or to cheat or kill someone they love. Judas made a "fateful journey" to the authorities who would, as a result, arrest Jesus. Why he made that fateful journey we can only speculate, but we know he felt remorse. Have you ever taken a "fateful journey" that has resulted in heartache? Once a fateful journey is made there is nothing we can do to change its direction. Fortunately, there is a journey we can take to the cross. There, at the feet of Jesus, we can ask and receive His forgiveness for "fateful journeys" that have been made. With this forgiveness we are able to find the strength to move forward. Lord, guide our footsteps from 'fateful journeys" that lead us away from You and others. Amen.
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We are collecting new school supplies for Benediction Lutheran students in Milwaukee.
We are asking for donations of:
backpacks / pens / glue / pencils / paper / paper folders / erasers / rulers / crayons / markers.
You may drop off school supply donations at the designated area in the Carport by August 21.
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Serving Others to Commemorate 500 Years...
St. Paul is partnering with 5 LCMS congregations in the area and Feed My Starving Children for a special meal CUW Mobile pack of 500,000 meals to commemorate the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation this fall. We need many hands and dollars to make this a reality! More information on volunteering will be available
after September 1, but currently, we need funding to purchase the meal pack materials.
St. Paul has committed to contributing $15,000
to this event which will be held at CUW on October 12 & 13th.
Please help us reach our goal!
Please provide any amount you can in the
Feed My Starving Children
envelopes located in the pew racks. You can also donate electronically through our
website
(look for the Feed My Starving Children logo on the right). We will have additional details available in the weeks to come. Thank you for any monetary assistance you can provide toward feeding children in need.
22ยข Equals ONE Meal! $25 Provides 113 Meals!
$80 Feeds an individual for an ENTIRE year!
Can you make a donation in any amount to make this impactful event a reality? Any amount is appreciated and will go toward feeding a village.
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Fall Bible Study Spotlight
We pray you find a Bible Study that speaks to you!
Women's Sunday Evening Bible Study
Start Date: September 10
Time:
6pm
Location:
School Library
Leader:
Rachel Nelsen
Book: Seamless
Synopsis:
In seven sessions, Seamless covers
the people, places, and promises of the Bible, tying
them together into the greater story of Scripture. Participants will gain an overarching understanding of the fundamental layout and meaning of God's Word. Each week of study features key information that ties all of scripture together into the seamless truth of the gospel message and is accompanied by maps, general Bible facts, and word studies.
Men's Tuesday Evening Bible Study
Kick-off Social: September 12
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
School Library
Leader:
Pastor Anderson
Book: Play the Man
Synopsis:
In this series, Mark Batterson highlights seven virtues of manhood to offer clear insight into what it means to be a faithful man of God. Keying in on the story of the martyr Polycarp, Mark teaches through engaging stories to inspire men towards biblical discipleship that can transform the generations to come. Each lesson provides practical truths for immediate application so that men everywhere can be the brothers, husbands, fathers, and leaders God created them to be.
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To assist St. Paul members/guests with your 'spiritual diet' we are looking at starting 10 small groups (each group will have 8-10 people), to walk through the book
The Vine Speaks
by Cindy Steinbeck. This book discussion can either be 11 or 6 weeks long and is based on John 15. Books will be $5. Small groups are forming now; contact the Church Office (377-4659) if you are interested in facilitating/leading or participating in a study. We would like each group to start sometime between September 10-17th
. Facilitator's will choose time/location and length (6 or 11 weeks).
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Christian Estate Planning Meetings
If you missed last weekend's informational meetings by Greg Fictum and Craig M
ellendorf,
they are now accepting individual 1 hour appointments. Once again, there is no cost to work with them (compliments of the St. Paul Endowment Board). If you complete the will/estate process with them, there will be a financial supplement given back to you to help cover a portion of the attorney's cost. Visit the
St. Paul website
for more information about the process and to sign up for these complimentary meetings.
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Middle School Youth Fall Kick-Off:
Sunday, August 27 from 3-6pm
(Meet in the Youth Room) for a Photo Scavenger Hunt and food. Friends are definitely welcome to attend!
High School Youth Ministry Orientation/Informational Meeting:
Sunday, August 27th at 3pm
(Meet in the Family Life Center)
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JAM KICK-OFF: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
8:15am to 9:15am
For more information and to
register,
click here. If you have any questions or would like more information please contact Kim at
[email protected]
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MOPS Childcare Help Needed
Seeking loving, responsible individuals to provide childcare for infants - preschoolers during
St. Paul MOPS meetings on 1st and 3rd Tuesday mornings monthly. Please email Anna at [email protected] for more information.
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Join us for Worship...
Traditional
Saturday 5:00pm /
Sunday 8:00am & 11:00am /
Monday 7:00pm
Contemporary
Sunday 9:30am
Holy Communion is celebrated during all Services
on the first, third, & fifth weekends of the month.
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St. Paul Lutheran Church |
701 Washington St. Grafton, WI 53024 | 262-377-4659
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