St. Paul Lutheran Church
GRACE Gazette June 8, 2017
Thank you Pastor Suelflow!
This weekend, June 10, 11 and 12 , at all worship services, St. Paul will be honoring and thanking 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 would like to drop a card of thanks, there will be a box available in the Gathering Hall.
Pastor Wendorf's Weekly Devotional
A wise man builds his home on the rock.  -Matthew 7:25
 
In buying our new house, the question was asked, "Do you want a home inspection?" Good question! We said yes. We did not want any surprises. In Matthew 7, the same question is asked of all of us, "How about a spiritual home inspection?" Is your spiritual home in order? Our home inspection found that the radon levels were too high, so we had it fixed. In any "home inspection" there will be something that needs to be fixed. In our lives, "spiritual home inspections" are essential. We all have areas of our lives that need fixing! That should not come as a surprise. The Holy Spirit is the great inspector in our lives. Listen to His report. Then with the help of God we can repair the areas of our lives that do not pass "inspection." 
 
You are welcome to contact Pastor Wendorf to share your thoughts regarding his weekly devotions. pastor.wendorf@splgrafton.org
Sunday Religious Education: Family Life Center 9:30am

June: Cross and Crescent: A Christian Introduction to Islam" b y Dr. Roland Cap Ehlke of Concordia University Wisconsin

D r. Ehlke spent a year of study at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, traveled in Muslim countries-Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan - and has written two books on Islam:  Speaking the Truth in Love to Muslims  (Northwestern, 2004),  Cross and Crescent  (Ehlke Works, 2016). 

The sessions include Scripture and Faith ( June 11 ), History and Culture ( June 18), Today and Beyond (June 25 )

All are welcome to examine how the Muslim Qur'an relates to the Christian Bible, how Muhammad compares with Jesus Christ, our Savior, and how we can live and share our faith.
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 go to  mealtrain.com/98m806 .

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL  begins MONDAY!
June 12-16, 9am-12pm
Contact: Kim Butz:  kimberly.butz@splgrafton.org
 
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.)
Serving Others in Milwaukee 
Would you help serve a meal at 
The Gathering in Milwaukee on 
Saturday, June 17
Our group will leave the St. Paul parking lot around 9am and return by 2pm.   Volunteer by contacting Polly at 262-377-4846 or  pollykm40@gmail.com
Come Celebrate Doris Schmidt! 
On Sunday, June 25, from 11am-1:30pm, St. Paul School and Church will be celebrating Doris' retirement with her. She has been serving St. Paul School as our School Secretary for the past 27 years! Please join us in the Family Life Center for food and fellowship!  RSVP to Jean Steinke at 262-377-4659 ext.339 (leave a message) or  jean.steinke@splgrafton.org by June 25 with the number of people attending the luncheon. 
June 24th Chinooks Game
Presented by Thrivent Financial Associate and St. Paul Member James Meyer. All of the proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Ozaukee County. 

Special Habitat for Humanity fundraising package: Includes a Reserved Grandstand ticket, Hot Dog, Chips, a canned soda/water plus $5 of every package sold will go directly to benefit Habitat for Humanity.

Tickets are available at lakeshorechinooks.com by using the password "Habitat for Humanity". Click here for more details!
Missing Church due to vacation?
Remember, St. Paul has Monday night service at 7pm.  Or, you can go to www.lcms.org to find a church to visit while you travel.  Additionally, to keep up on your contribution commitments, electronic giving can be done easily by scanning the QR code and located on the bottom of the back cover of our weekly bulletin, or by visiting our website, www.splgrafton.org and click the " Give Now " box on the lower right hand side. You can also watch our weekly sermons and Sunday Morning Religious Education classes at vimeo.com/splchurch Safe travels this Summer! 
UPCOMING EVENTS @ SPL...
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.
St. Paul Family & Friends: meet us on the  Patio  at Kapco Field:  Saturday,  July 8  @ 6:35pm for a Chinooks baseball game!  Adults: $40/person & Kids (8 & under): $20/person  (Includes tickets and all you can eat picnic dinner).  Call Church office at 262-377-4659 to sign up!
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  miknalaw@att.net .
The Next St. Paul New Member Class will be on Saturday, September 23, 2017. If you are not an LCMS member, please join us from 8am-2pm. LCMS members will join us from 12-2pm. Sign up by calling Lisa C. at 262-377-4659 x332 or lisa.cheeseman@splgrafton.org.
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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