Week of November 21, 2022

Worship Sunday
10 a.m. Sanctuary · Hickey Hall · Facebook

The church office will close Wednesday at noon.

Regular office hours resume Monday, November 28.



Blood Drive

Monday, November 21

12 - 6 p.m. in Hickey Hall

The need for blood is great all year long. Statistics show that 25 percent or more of us will require blood at least once in our lifetime. You can “pay it forward” for that time when you might need blood.


Schedule an appointment by calling Bill Molloy at 248-892-1705 or go to redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code ‘stpaulunited’.


Thanksgiving Worship Service

Tuesday, November 22; 7 p.m. in Rickard Chapel

You’re invited for an evening service of word and song giving thanks for all that God has done in our lives. Join Rev. Elbert Dulworth for a service of thanksgiving.


Now Available

December Evangel

What's new? A Merry Little Christmas Party, Caroling Around the World, Christmas Open House

Find out about everything happening at St. Paul's in December! If you didn't get your copy in church on Sunday, see it online.

Holy Family Participants Needed

Saturday, December 24; 7 & 10 p.m. services

We would love to bring back our Holy Family tableau to the Christmas Eve services. No lines, acting or memorization needed. Simple costumes will be provided. If you have new baby in your family and are interested in representing the Holy Family during this time, please contact Amy Heitman at Amy@stpaulsrochester.org.

People of Faith 2023 Series

Please Register by December 8

People of Faith Adult Faith Formation and Community Building group of Rochester Area Churches has set it's program series for 2023. Please register for the series by December 8. See the 2023 Schedule.

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Prayer List

The following prayer requests have been received by our church. Please send your prayer requests to prayers@stpaulsrochester.org.

Healing & Comfort

Loraine Mazur, Pat Meehan, Josephine Beach, Rebecca Kubik, Valerie Crafts, Janice Frank, Anna Pearcy, Jean & Earl Bryant, Ernestine Pixley, Jacqueline Bodenhorn - mother of Carol Hughes, Ayesha Hashmani, Carole Ann Wilkie, Vicki Sweda

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Volunteers Needed!

Kris Kringle Sale & Outreach

Friday, December 2; 4 - 10 p.m.

Saturday, December 3; 12 - 10 p.m.

West 4th Street, Rochester

St. Paul's will be selling Handmade Treasures crafts and inviting our community to our Advent and Christmas events. All proceeds go to the Neighborhood House in Rochester. We need help in the booth to sell crafts and hand out information. For more information, please email Donna Heflin or Rob Patten.

Kris Kringle 2022 Volunteer Sign Up

All-Church Advent Study

Mondays, Nov 28 at 6:30 - 8 p.m. in the Parlor

Women's LIFE, Mondays, Nov 28 at 7 p.m. in Room 128/129

Tuesdays, Nov 29 at 7 p.m. in Rickard Chapel and Zoom

Join us for our Advent study, The Redemption of Scrooge, by United Methodist pastor, Matt Rawle. Our study is based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, as we explore the world of Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the Cratchits, with an eye to Christian faith. Along the way, we will meet the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come as we learn about living with and for others in a world blessed by Jesus. Contact the church office at 248-651-9361 for more information about the classes listed above.

Christmas Craft

Tuesday, November 29; 6:30 - 8 p.m. in Room 132

Christmas is coming and it’s time to decorate. We are making a beautiful candle centerpiece/wreath. Perfect gift or new addition to your decor. Ages 13 years and up. Skill level – beginner. RSVP to Jodi Stuermer by November 22. Spots are limited. $8.

Baby's First Christmas

Sunday, December 4; 10 a.m. in Hickey Hall

If your child or grandchild will be celebrating their first Christmas this season, we invite you to join us to be recognized and receive a hand-crafted ornament. Please email Amy Heitman.

A Merry Little Christmas Party

Saturday, December 10

2 - 3:30 p.m. Sanctuary to Hickey Hall

Join us as we celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. We'll have a Christmas carol sing-along, crafts, a chance to visit with Santa, bingo, and a special birthday cake for Jesus. Invite your friends and come experience some Christmas cheer. This event is for all ages. Gently used toys will be collected fro Grace Centers of Hope.

Missions

Mission Focus for November

Baldwin Center


The Baldwin Center Holiday Store returns, serving 50 - 100 families.

The store features a free shopping day for new toys, new clothing and new household items. Each family will also receive a food basket with holiday meal ingredients and staples. Food, clothing, financial donations and volunteers are needed. Donations are requested by December 1.

See items needed: Baldwin Holiday Store Wish List

Volunteers are needed Nov 29 - Jan 13. Volunteer Sign up  

Socks for Baldwin

Donations collected in cart in the Narthex

Karen Rider is collecting socks in all sizes for the clients of Baldwin Center.

Christmas Basket Project

St. Paul’s will help at least 100 families in need with our partners at Neighborhood House, providing Hollywood Market gift certificates to clients as a way of making their Christmas a little brighter. We need volunteers to make calls (contact Amy Reno) and distribute gift cards (contact Larry Hice).

Gift card distribution will be:

December 15 12 - 2 p.m.

December 16 12 - 2 p.m. & 5 - 6 p.m.

December 17 10 a.m. - noon.

You are invited to participate in any of these time slots - no reservations required - just a friendly attitude and a warm smile.

To make a financial donation, please write “Christmas Baskets” on the memo line of your check to St. Paul’s UMC or donate online.

Liberian Student Scholarships

Donations are needed to meet our commitment to fund scholarships for 44 Henri Dennis School students in Liberia. Please consider donating to the scholarship program. Donate online.

Health Ministry Team has provided the following important information:

Start Simple with My Plate

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If you are need of help or have an urgent need, please email HELP@stpaulsrochester.org or call the church office at 248-651-9361. 
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Rev. Elbert Dulworth - EDulworth@stpaulsrochester.org 

Rev. Dr. April Gutierrrez -AGutierrez@stpaulsrochester.org

Rev. Judy May - JMay@stpaulsrochester.org   

Rev. Rick Kress - (sabbatical) RKress@stpaulsrochester.org

 

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Dr. Timothy R. Hickey  Pastor Emeritus