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St. Paul Lutheran Church
GRACE Gazette June 1, 2017
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
2017 ST. PAUL GRADUATES
God's Blessings on your future!
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The 164th year of Lutheran Education at St. Paul
will come to a close on Friday, June 2:
Closing School Service: 8:25am
8th Grade Graduation: 6:30pm
Thank you for all your support this year!
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This weekend we celebrate Pentecost Sunday.
On this day we remember the power and fire of "the Lord and Giver of Life," who revealed himself as the promised one. The liturgical color of this season is red to remind us of those tongues of fire that rested upon the believers that first Pentecost. It depicts the divine zeal on the Day of Pentecost, and refers to the blood of the martyrs of the Church.
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Godspeed Services Next Weekend
June 10, 11 and 12
, at all the worship services, St. Paul will be thanking and honoring Pastor John Suelflow with a Godspeed and blessing for his faithful pastoral service and dedication, here, for the last 50 years. At the end of June, Pastor Suelflow will be stepping down from all 'retired' active ministry and enjoy time in full retirement. If you'd like to drop a card of thanks, there will be a box available in the Gathering Hall.
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Pastor Wendorf's Weekly Devotional
"Great King"
I am a great King, says the Lord of hosts. -Malachi 1:14
When you think of great nations, which ones come to your mind? Which powerful leaders often make the news? The press wants us to listen to what these leaders are saying. In our text we are reminded that the God we worship is also a "Great King." In fact He is the King of kings, and the Lord of lords. He is the Commander of the angel armies of heaven. Do we listen to Him? The words of the song "O Worship the King" come to mind. O worship the King all-glorious above, O gratefully sing his power and his love: our shield and defender, the Ancient of Days, pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise.
Gracious King, help us never to forget who You are, as we give You thanks for Your goodness and love. Amen.
You are welcome to contact Pastor Wendorf to share your thoughts regarding his weekly devotions. [email protected]
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Can you help provide a meal?
A Meal Train has been set up for a family in need while a member is in the hospital for the long-term. If you can help out by providing a meal, please go to
mealtrain.com/98m806
. Thank you!
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PARENTS...
Is your child signed up for VBS yet?
Join the fun and excitement!
Sign up TODAY!
Simply go
to
www.splgrafton.org/vbs
and click on the
registration link. Once registered, don't forget to make your payment of $10 per child (it can be made in the church or school office.)
VBS Registration is OPEN!
Join us from June 12-16, 9am-12pm!
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FOOD Donations for VBS...
The Great Hall is set to serve up some terrific VBS snacks, but we need YOUR help. Take a moment to look at the board in the Gathering Hall and take an item or two that you might be willing to donate for VBS snacks. Donations can be brought to the Gathering Hall during the week of June 5. If you have any questions please contact Kim at
[email protected]
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VOLUNTEERS...We Need YOU!
W
e are still looking for grandmas, grandpas, moms, dads, college students, etc., interested in serving as group leaders.
Go to
www.splgrafton.org/vbs
and click on the registration link to register today!
**We will be holding an important Training Meeting for those volunteering.
Come to
one
of the following options:
Sunday, June 4-11am
Tuesday, June 6-7pm
Saturday, June 10-6pm
If you are unable to attend one of these meetings,
please contact Kim.
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Serving Others in Milwaukee
Would you help serve a meal at The Gathering in Milwaukee on
Saturday, June 17
?
How about bake cookies for us to take with that day?
Our group will leave the St. Paul parking lot around 9am and return by 2pm.
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Important Church Directory Information
Each year, St. Paul members receive a St. Paul Lutheran Church
Phone
Directory in the mail. This booklet contains the main contact number and address for each household. If your info has changed since last spring, please send an email with the updated info to
Lisa Cheeseman
before June 12.
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Meet us on the Patio
at Kapco Field on July 8 for a baseball game!
Join other St. Paul members in fun fellowship while watching a Lakeshore Chinooks Baseball Game!
Adults, $40/person & Kids (8 & under), $20/person
Tickets include left-field patio seats, all you can eat Usinger's products: hot dogs, brats, hamburgers, chicken breast, and pulled pork, including potato salad, coleslaw, chips and cookies. Soda, lemonade, and water, plus two tickets for alcoholic beverages.
Registration and payment due by June 19.
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SAVE THE DATE! St. Paul Annual Church Picnic...
Sunday, September 10, 2017. T
he festivities will begin immediately following the 11am Worship Service. The Board of
Evangelism is now in the planning process. More details to come in following weeks.
NEW THIS YEAR! Ministry Fair at the Church Picnic
In conjunction with this years Picnic, St. Paul will be
having a Ministry Fair.
This Fair is a way for members to find out more about the many service and outreach groups here at St. Paul. If your group would like to be included in the Fair, please contact Kim Wegmann at
262.377.1421
or
[email protected]
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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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