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Thursday, December 24, 2020

St. Paul Lutheran Church Our mission is to  Share Christ's Love with Joy! Pastor Christoph Schmidt Upcoming Worship Services  Thursday, December 24th 4:00 pm ONLINE ONLY Sunday, December 27th 9:00 am Online UPDATE FROM PASTOR CHRISTOPH: Dear Church, Merry Christmas! This is the day when we celebrate and remember, with intention, the reality of God coming to us in Jesus; what we call the INCARNATION; Immanuel - “GOD WITH US!”   The birth of Jesus changed humanity forever, and indeed the entire world. For in Jesus, God becomes one of us! Before Jesus, God was seen as distant - something out there or up there - someone whom we believed couldn’t possibly understand what it was like to be human. But in Jesus, that all changed. Of all the world’s religions, this is the unique contribution of Christianity - the tangible understanding that Jesus the Christ is, has been, and always will be with and within us. This is the GOOD NEWS of Christmas! Read the full article here.

"May God, the source of hope, fill you with all joy and peace by means of your faith in him, so that your hope will continue to grow by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13 We wish you and your family a Very Merry Christmas!

WORSHIP

Bulletin for December 24th

Bulletin for December 27th

The readings for December 24th are: First Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7 Psalm: Psalm 96 Second Reading: Titus 2:11-14 Gospel: Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]

The readings for December 27th are: First Reading: Genesis 1: 1-5, 14-18 Second Reading: Micah 5: 2-5a Gospel - Luke 1:26-35, 38

You can view our services on our website or Facebook.

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You can LISTEN to our service by calling 651-371-5421

Christmas Tree Photos for the December 27th Service needed! Send a picture of your Christmas tree, preferably with your family by the tree. Many of these photos will be included in the December 27th Lessons & Carols service. "Even though we cannot meet in person, through pictures we can virtually see our church family" Please email photos to Kim Clark by TODAY!

The following memorials were received: In Memory of Jan Brainard Dale Brainard Neil Gatzow Cheryl Glassel Ron & Karen Rozeske Maureen Sausen Andy & Lucy Stoyke M & D Murray Leann Ditlefsen In Memory of Georgia Burg Neil Gatzow Doug & Pat Miska Maureen Sausen

THE SPIRIT OF GIVING

IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO GIVE! Please consider making an end of the year gift to your church or a non-profit. Many are in need of extra gifts this year. You can make a difference. The Giving Tree

2020 General Fund Offering Received --as of 12/22/2020 Questions: Contact Council Treasurer, Chris Timmons treasurer@SharingChristsLove.org

Year-to-Date Actuals $ 164,109.86

Year-to-Date Budget $152,319.13

Over / (Under) Budgeted Giving $11,790.73

We are asking all families of St. Paul Lutheran to pledge for the 2021 calendar year. Pledging allows the council to accurately budget for the coming year. If you have not already filled out a pledge card, please take a minute to do so. The pledge card includes information on available methods of giving and how to pledge. Click here for the giving letter Click here for the online form Completed pledge forms may be returned to the church office (dropped in the outside mailbox), mailed to church or you may fill out the online form. Thank you for prayerfully considering St. Paul Lutheran Church in your planned giving for 2021.

BETHLEHEM DRIVE-THROUGH

The Bethlehem Drive-Through was a great success! Thank you to the following individuals and families for their time, talents and resources to make this year's drive-through such a fun, family event!

Dale Brainard Scott & Julie Coozennoy Fraley Family Hageman Family Mary Haselbauer Heaton Family

Kroschel Family Kathy Mills Dave & Fran Nordhausen Angie & Savanna Olson Zella Oswald  Pederson Family

Arlie Post & Family Jeanne Richards Pastor Christoph Schmidt & Rhoda Stoyke Family Timmons Family

and Thank You to all who donated food for the local food shelf (this is only part of the donated food!). For more pictures from this event, please visit the homepage of our website. ‌

CHURCH BUSINESS

SUPPORT THE CHURCH WHILE YOU SHOP! AmazonSmile is a program that donates 0.5% of your eligible purchases on Amazon to a charity of your choice -- St. Paul Lutheran Church. All you need to do is start your shopping at smile.amazon.com and chose our church. The donation will be made at no extra cost to you. Click here to learn more.

2020 TEAM Reports If you haven't submitted you team report, please submit your information to Melissa ASAP.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Please take a look at the schedule and see what you would feel comfortable doing. If you have any questions, please contact the SPLC Covid response team at Safety@sharingchristslove.org  Sign up for bathroom cleaning here Sign up for vacuuming here Sign up for sweeping and mopping here Sign up for emptying garbage and cleaning high touch surfaces such as tables, chairs, doors, light switches, pens, etc. here

NURSES CORNER

We are blessed to have knowledgeable and caring nurses in our congregation! This week they have words on atrial fibrillation. The full article is here.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Free Food for Children! Wyoming Elementary will have free meal bundles (breakfast and lunch) for you to pick up anytime between 8am-10am on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  This USDA program is for children and youth up to 18 years old. Please pull up to door #1 and a kitchen staff member will greet you.   If this time frame doesn’t fit your schedule, you can also pick up at Forest Lake Area High School between 4pm-6pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. More information and menus are available at https://forestlakeschoolfs.com.

WEEK-AT-A-GLANCE

Thursday, December 24 4:00 pm ONLINE ONLY Worship Friday, December 25 - Office Closed Sunday, December 27 9:00 am Online Worship Friday, January 1 - Office Closed Sunday, January 3 9:00 am Online Worship

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