St. Paul Lutheran Church
GRACE Gazette May 4, 2017
On Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 2pm,  twenty-seven  St. Paul Youth  will acknowledge the gifts of forgiveness, life, and salvation that God gave them in their baptism . Ma y God continue to bless th e faith and lives of these young Christians.
Kate Aleknavicius,  Eloise Bahr,  Ethan Batiansila,  Sarah Buske,  Andrew Clemens,  Kelly Fischer,  Riley Gleba,  Harrison Hartjes,  Elise Hoven,  Seth Howard,  Megan Kashevarof,  Matthew Krenke,  David Krueger,  David Kruse,  Jaclyn Liao,  Zoey Lopera,  Jakob Merrifield,  Sydney Miracle,  Benjamin Pojar,  Madison Scheer,  Emma Schulz,  Sophia Scolman,  Kayla Steltenpohl,  Preston Tauschek,  Logan Werner,  Megan Wiertzema,  Aaron Yurk
Photography by Ross Klippert of ARKreations Photography www.arkreations.com
Pastor Wendorf's Weekly Devotional
"Go Away"
Go away to the land of Judah and prophesy there. -Amos 10:12

Have you ever told someone "go away, stop bothering me"? When my grandson was younger, he would sometimes ask me to "go away." There was something he wanted to do that he did not want me to see because he knew what I would say. When we sin, we are doing the same thing. We are saying, "go away" there is something I want to do or keep doing, and I do not want you, God, to tell me anything different. Amos heard these words from a king named Amaziah that he should "go away." The king did not like the message of judgment and warning that Amos was  speaking as a prophet from God. Let us ask the Lord to forgive us for the times we have said "go away" instead of  listening and obeying. And do not be surprised that when you tell the truth and stand up for the word of God you may be told to "go away." 

You are welcome to contact Pastor Wendorf to share your thoughts regarding his weekly devotions. pastor.wendorf@splgrafton.org

THIS WEEK:  Church Pictorial Directory Photos
Be a part of St. Paul history in our Reformation year Pictorial Directory!

Sign up NOW for our May appointments:
May 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13
You will receive a FREE 8x10 portrait and a FREE St. Paul Pictorial Directory (in Fall 2017).  Click  HERE  to make your appointment NOW!
THIS MONDAY...Monday, May 8th
Speaker: Rose Meier, former St. Paul Staff 
R ose Meier will be the guest speaker for the last LWML meeting of the season! We will begin at 6pm with a salad dinner followed by Rose's presentation about her first year experiences as the principal of Mt. Olive Lutheran School.
*All members of the congregation are invited
All Pro Dad Breakfast
Thursday, May 11 from 7:15-8am

This is a great opportunity for kids to spend time with their dads/grandparents/uncles, etc. in the morning before the school and work day starts. This program is designed to give ideas and resources on how to keep Christ the center of the family.  This is a free event with breakfast, activities and door prizes.  Sign up at: https://allprodadsday.com/chapters/4294
 
Celebrate our Graduates!
Each year, we like to honor our members graduating from High School or College. This year, names will be listed in the bulletin the weekend of June 11, 2017. If you or a member of your family is graduating this year, please fill out our 2017 Graduation Recognition Form   available in the Welcome Center and ONLINE . Please submit to the school office or e-mail completed forms to  lisa.cheeseman@splgrafton.org  by Monday, May 29, 2017.
Living Word Lutheran High School Grad Grams
On  May 27 , LWLHS will have 54 seniors graduating.  It has been tradition to present the seniors with a personalized book of congratulatory messages (Grad Grams) on graduation day. For just $1, you can personalize a message as a wonderful keepsake from family and friends. You can find these forms in the St. Paul Church Office and return the completed form(s) to St. Paul or at LWLHS's office no later than May 22. Proceeds collected will be used for the Tuition Assistance Fund at LWLHS.
VBS Registration is OPEN!
We are hard at work preparing all the fun for
Vacation Bible School 2017!
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

We are excited to have you join us as we learn more about God,  our  Mighty Fortress.  Questions? Contact kimberly.butz@splgrafton.org  or deanna.gehrke@splgrafton.org
Men's Saturday Bible Study, May 13, 8am
All men are invited to join us each month in Bible Study.  Come one month, come all months-totally up to you! 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 next week!
 
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.

Prayer Shawl Ministry 
Monday, May 15 at 1pm in the Archive Room
New people are always welcome to join us!

Senior Adult Ministry Event... Friday, May 19
We will be heading to the WWII Living History Event at the Ozaukee Pioneer Village in Saukville. We will depart from The Providence Place at 10:30am and return at approximately 3pm. We have 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. 
Contact Jenny at The Providence Place at 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.
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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