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St. Paul Lutheran Church
GRACE Gazette July 27, 2017
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2017 Christian Gift Planning
Living as fruitful stewards means that we acknowledge God as the owner and we are the managers of His gifts. So in response to our Lord's instruction, to bear fruit that will last, the Stewardship Board and Endowment Committee invite you to attend one of three workshops on Christian Gift Planning. The workshops will be run by two Gift Planning professionals, Greg Fictum from Concordia University (left) and Craig Mellendorf (right) from SFC Estate Coaching. There is no cost to attend, as this is being paid for by a St. Paul Endowment grant.
Christian Gift Planning Workshop Event
Saturday August 5, 6-6:30pm
Sunday August 6, 9:30-10am & 10:45-11:15am
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Conference Room
Questions? Contact Al Zbytniewski at
262.376.2172
or email:
[email protected]i
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Join the LCMS Churches and schools of Ozaukee County at the Ozaukee County Fair Wednesday, August 2 through Sunday, August 6. This booth is shared with Beautiful Savior, First Immanuel, Trinity, and Living Word Lutheran High School. Sign up with your friends or make new friends from our sister congregations. The booth is in the air-conditioned Columbia St. Mary's Pavilion
on the north side of the fairgrounds.
SIGN UP HERE!
If you are out at the fair, stop by our booth and say hi!
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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 before and
after each Worship service at the designated area in the
Gathering Hall by August 21.
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Pastor Wendorf's Weekly Devotion
Thirsty?
If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.
-John 7:37
How much water do you drink? That question is often asked by health providers. The answer that you give: "one big glass once a week." That would not be healthy and I am sure you would be "thirsty." We also need healthy drinks of the spiritual water found in God's Word. We get a refreshing drink of His Word in worship. But that is that one drink enough? Let the Holy Spirit refresh your spiritual thirst often with God's Word.
Jesus encourages us to "come to Him" and drink. In His Word, we find the strength and hope that we need
every day. Also, take time this week for some healthy H2O as well! Being well hydrated is a good thing!
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Middle & High School Youth Event
Tuesday, August 8-Noah's Ark Trip
Middle School & High School Youth will be going to Noah's Ark for a fun-filled, water-filled day. The cost per person will be $20, for admission AND a hot dog meal. We will be driving to Wisconsin Dells in vans/cars. (1 or 2 more chaperones/cars are needed).
Students should be in the St. Paul parking lot at 8am on August 8 for
departure. We will return to the parking lot at 6:30pm for parent-pick up. Questions? Contact
Pastor Anderson
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Join us for St. Paul Night at the Grafton Pool!
St. Paul Members, guests, and school families, join us on Thursday, August 17, from 7-9pm to hangout and have fun with friends! This is a
FREE
pool night.
We hope to see you there!
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Middle School Youth Fall Kick-Off!
Students going into grades 6-8, join us for a fun start to the Youth Ministry season! We will meet at St. Paul on Sunday, August 27 from 3-6pm for a Photo Scavenger Hunt and food. Youth will be split into teams and tasked with going around town to take pictures of various things and situations. This is a fun event for the youth to be goofy together (not that they need a reason). Friends are definitely welcome to attend! This event is FREE.
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Sunday Morning Religious Education Hour - 9:30am
Sunday, July 30: Meet in Undercroft this week
Carl Butz will be leading the 3rd week of a six-week series on how God calls us to move through the open doors He places in front of us. The last 3 weeks of this series will be presented in August.
Sunday, August 6: Family Life Center
Brian Torreano will present "The Remains of Noah's Ark: Unearthed in Modern Times?"
In this biblical, archaeological and scientific study, we will examine real-world evidence of what some people are saying are the remains of the actual Ark of Noah. Through this informational journey I hope to present biblical truths and scientific data that will strengthen your faith.
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We had so much fun at our FIRST Veggies & Ice Cream event, we had to do it again! Join us on Wednesday, August 16 from 6-7:30pm to watch VeggieTales while eating ice cream! There is a cost of $2 per person for this event. Parents, please NOTE - dinner will not be served; please make sure your kids eat prior to attending. RSVP by going to
https://tinyurl.com/splAugustVeggies
. Questions? Contact Kimberly at
[email protected]
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LWML of South WI District Retreat
Discounted Rooms if you Register by August 17
All Ladies are invited to an uplifting spiritual experience with the Lutheran Woman
Missionary League (LWML) of the South Wisconsin District (SWD) at the Fall
Retreat at the Green Lake Conference Center September 21-23.
Thursday evening is optional for a day to relax and reflect as the retreat will officially begin Friday evening. Theme: "Recreated in Christ Jesus for His Purpose." For more info go to www.lwml-swd.org/events/retreat
or check the Welcome Center. Invite family or friends to join you!
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Join us for our annual Backpack Blessing!
Students ages Pre-K thru 8th Grade are invited to bring their backpacks for a special start-of-school blessing at the following worship services:
Saturday, August 19, 5pm & Sunday, August 20, 9:30am
Let's send our students into the new school year assured of God's promises and our loving support! Be sure to join us!
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Nursery Coordinator Needed
Do you love children? Do you want to contribute in a way that supports parents with young children? The Nursery Coordinator will make the church a more family-oriented place by providing a loving nursery that invites parents to drop off their younger children if their child is having a rough day. The Coordinator will manage and schedule volunteers. If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, or have additional questions, please contact Deanna Gehrke at
[email protected]
or 262.377.4629.
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St. Paul is going to be updating our Church Paraments for the lectern, pulpit, and Pastor's Stoles. The last time these were updated was when the current church was built in 1967. We will be updating one color at a time. If you are interested in giving a donation toward the paraments, all donations will be matched by an anonymous donor, up to the amount of $5,000. Please write in the memo line, "Church Paraments" if you seek to give a gift above and beyond your regular offerings.Thank you!
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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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