St. Paul Lutheran Church
GRACE Gazette May 11, 2017
It's Hands in Service Weekend

St. Paul  H ands  I n  S ervice (HIS) seeks to reach out to our members, local community and the world at large as we put our hands and feet into HIS service. Have an idea or want to help with one of our ongoing outreaches?

Come to a meeting on the third Monday each month at 6:30pm to learn more or stop by the table this weekend in the Gathering Hall. 

We'd love for you to join us as we put our hands into HIS service!
Pastor Wendorf's Weekly Devotional
"I Hope They Get What They Deserve"
It displeased Jonah exceedingly, and Jonah was angry! -Jonah 4:1
 
Do you ever think to yourself: "I hope they get what they deserve." You hear the account of a drunk driver killing an innocent person. What are your thoughts? Or someone at an airport is randomly shot, what do you think of the shooter? What do you want to happen? Jonah was sent to Nineveh and was told by God to tell them that God was going to destroy them in forty days.  An amazing thing happened. The people repented and God relented. Jonah's reaction: Disappointment! He said:  "I knew that you are a gracious God..." Jonah wanted them to "get what they deserved." God had other plans. Let us thank Jesus for the forgiveness that He has given us so that we do not "get what we deserve." Let us ask Him to help us feel the same toward others who have harmed us. 

You are welcome to contact Pastor Wendorf to share your thoughts regarding his weekly devotions. [email protected]
St. Paul Church Members...
It's photo time! 
  • Do you ever see people at worship and wonder what their names are?
     
  • Have you ever heard an announcement regarding a member and wished you could put a face with a name?
     
  • Are you a new member (or Pastor) and wish you had something to help you put names with faces?
Help is on the way! We are producing a new pictorial directory!

Sign up NOW:
May 12 & 13 and 19 & 20

You will receive a FREE 8x10 portrait and a FREE St. Paul Pictorial Directory (in Fall 2017).  Click  HERE  to make your appointment NOW!

Portrait Session will be held in the Church Office Conference Room.

Martin Luther Limited Edition Ornaments
The Martin Luther ornament has been created in fine detail just in time for the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. 
 
It has been crafted by nationally known artist and St. Paul Member Andy Schumann as replica of his Martin Luther sculpture installed at Concordia University Wisconsin.

You may purchase these ornaments at the Church Office for $7.50
THIS WEEKEND...
Men's Bible Study
Saturday, May 13 @ 8am
All men are invited to join us each month in Bible Study.  We start off with coffee and a light breakfast, and then discuss various topics each month.  Hope you can join us in the Church Undercroft this Saturday!
 Youth Plant Sale, Saturday, May 13, 9am-3pm
Time to get those gardens started! Flowers for purchase will be available Saturday, May 13. Come early for the best selection. Any plants left will then be for sale in-between Worship Services Sunday, May 14.
Pre-orders can be picked up on Saturday, May 13.
 
Mother's Day Rose Sale: Sat. & Sun., May 13-14
Lutheran's for Life will be collecting donations before and after Worship Services on May 13-14. Donations help fund programs and publications used as voices for LIFE.  For each donation, you will receive a rose to give to your mom or a special person.
Senior Adult Ministry Event...Friday, May 19
WWII Living History Event at the Ozaukee Pioneer Village in Saukville. 

At this event, there will be: A Mini Boot Camp; WWII Era Vehicles; Weapons Displays and Demonstrations; Flag Etiquette; Fallen Soldier Honor Wall; USO-Wisconsin; Life on the Homefront and a Victory Garden.  

We will depart from The Providence Place at 10:30am and return at approximately 3pm. There are 14 seats available, or you can drive on your own and follow the bus. A free lunch will be served at 11am followed by the program from 12-2:30pm. The cost is $5 with bus, or $2 if you drive. 
To sign up, contact Jenny at 
The Providence Place by Tuesday, May 16 at noon. 262.377.9900.



Celebrate with us!
Please join us  Sunday, May 21 between services as we honor Mrs. Dauna Werner's 
25th anniversary in the teaching ministry.
VBS Registration is OPEN!
Join us from June 12-16, 9am-12pm!

To reserve your child's space in the Great Hall or to volunteer to serve (those who have completed 6 th  grade through adults), please complete the registration form (volunteers too) at 
 https://vbsmate.com/splgraftonvbs
Installation of Kimberly Butz
This weekend at our Sunday 9:30am Worship Service,  we officially install and welcome aboard Kimberly Butz with her title of  Director of Christian Education (DCE).
UPCOMING EVENTS
Prayer Shawl Ministry 
Monday, May 15 at 1pm in the Archive Room
New people are always welcome to join us!

Family Devotional Night
Sunday, May 21 @ 6:30pm
Meet in the Family Life Center
Led by Deanna and Randy Gehrke
Theme: "Prayer in Your Home"

Ascension Thursday Celebration
May 25, 6:30pm, The Providence Place
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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