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| This summer in worship we're taking a closer look at the Acts of the Apostles - the stories that take place after the Ascension of Jesus and the foundations of the early Christian movement (first known as 'The Way'). Read ahead! You'll find Acts right after the Gospel of John and before Paul's letter to the Romans in the New Testament.
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"Beach BBQ at Calumet"
Minute Message
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St. Paul SOFTBALL GAME AUGUST 7
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Join us for exercise, fresh air and fellowship! If you're not up for playing, bring a picnic (or not) and cheer us on!! SCHEDULES ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP from bulletin board.
8/7 Monday 6:00 PM - OSMS
8/14 Wednesday 6:00 PM - FIREMAN's FIELD
C
oach: Charles Brown -brown@gncbengineers.com
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"Without a Security Blanket"
Sunday's sermon on Acts 10
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| St PAUL BOOK CLUB AUGUST 12 |
 Our book club book for August is Retirement Can Be Murder by Susan Santangelo. This is a short, funny read with plenty of copies available at the Acton Library in their book club section. the group will enjoy meeting on August 12, 9:30 at Pat Hagberg's home. All church members and friends are welcome to join. Contact: Pat 860.388.5085
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2 Bald Pastors
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FIT Update: Week 18
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Primer applied and doors delivered
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- Narthex and South Corridor: Preparation of the Narthex floor begins next week. The floor is uneven and must be ground down to produce a level surface and a surface for proper adhesion and laying of the ceramic wood plank tile. Framing for the new wall of windows for the south corridor and entrance to Fellowship Hall is underway.
- Fellowship Hall Areas& ADA-Bathrooms: Areas have now been painted with a primer. New doors will be installed next week. Bathroom tile floors will be laid next week.lectrical and plumbing work is complete. The Fire marshal and building inspector have approved all work to date. Areas in Fellowship Hall for new windows and storage have been framed. Sheetrocking and taping is ongoing in preparation for painting.
- Heating & Cooling (HVAC) system: The entire building is now air conditioned. Temporary thermostats are in place until the renovation work is completed. An underground propane gas line been run from an external above ground 500-gal LPG tank to the mechanical room to fuel the boilers. Boiler installation is ongoing. The areas outside the bathrooms and side entrance have been filled, graded and seeded.
- Flooring Options: The Narthex and hallways areas will be wood grained ceramic plank tiling. The entry ways into the Narthex will have additional slip restraining carpeted inserts. They will be durable and removable for cleaning as needed. The Narthex will also have inset carpet tile areas in seating areas.Engineered vinyl tile squares will be used in the classrooms and fellowship dining area. The bathrooms will use ceramic tile for the floor and half wall. Carpet squares will be used in Fellowship Hall but the stage and stairs will be solid oak flooring.
If you have any questions or concerns please, please contact FIT members: Andrew Seddon (
andrewpseddon@gmail.com
) 860-227-2554 or Mike Schlesselman (
kfsdad@hotmail.com
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Please be patient.
Expect disruption and inconvenience - this is temporary. Contractors are aware of the building use schedule and are coordinating with Kim & Pastor.
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 Andrew provides encouragement to Steve as he installs a new mailbox generously donated by Nancy and Bob MacMillan. Thanks to all!!
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| SAYBROOK SOUP KITCHEN AUGUST 16 |
 Please join us at Grace Church, Main Street, Saybrook on Wednesday, 8/16 at 10:00 to prepare and serve the noon meal for the Shoreline Soup Kitchen. It's a popular, delicious meal that we serve, many helpers are needed, so invite a friend! Questions? Give Bill Neuman a call - 860.434.9316 or email abneuman@
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| Kathy & Andrew joining Challenge Walk |
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Kathy's talk
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Kathy Smith and Andrew Seddon are
walking 50 miles on Cape Cod in September, to raise funds for the National MS Society Research and Programs.
Kathy and Andrew started doing this walk in 2011, about 7 years after Kathy received a diagnosis of MS. Through the generosity of our donors, they have been able to raise over $175,000, but more funds continue to be needed to advance research and to provide support to those living with the disease.
If you'd like to support them - please click on this link. If you'd like to walk with them, please click here.
If you prefer to donate with a check, please make checks payable to "National MS Society" and send to
Kathy Smith, 154 Hamburg Road, Lyme, CT 06371.
Any amount, great or small, helps to make a difference in the lives of people living with MS.
LEARN MORE
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| Kids join Pastor at Gladeview |
Mia, Tess and Jaiden joined with Pastor Geoff this past Wednesday to worship with the residents of Gladeview Health Center in Old Saybrook.
Pastor leads worship there the first Wednesday of each month. Singing together is the part of the worship service most enjoyed!
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Women's Happy Oil Hour AUGUST 18
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 An opportunity for the ladies to share in Shabbat, tapas, reflection and to rest in God's creation and His gifts. Jean Golicz and Martie Bierkan will be leading. Bring friends to show them what St. Paul is all about! RSVP to church 860.388.2398 or email Jean - jeangolicz@gmail.com 6:30 to about 8:30
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You might never have thought about all the people and gifts involved in the worship life at St. paul.
Every week individuals, couples and sometimes whole families serve together to help the community gather in word, sacrament and fellowship. Join us! New schedules will be made up for the fall, so now is the time to get your name on the list. You can choose any or all of these roles:
- Assistant Minister
- Greeter
- Communion Assistant
- Coffee Host
- Lock up/church closer
- Kid's Korner attendant
- Eucharistic Visitor
- Usher
- Acolyte
- Lector
Let Kim in the office know your interest by calling 860.388.2398 or by email:
staff@stpaul-elca.org
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SUNDAY HYMN of the DAY:
"There's a Wideness in God's Mercy" #689
AUTHOR:
Frederick Faber was born at Calverley Vicarage, Yorkshire, June 28, 1814, and educated at Balliol College, Oxford. Taking Holy Orders in 1837, he became Rector of Elton, Huntingdonshire, in 1843, but in 1846 he seceded to the Church of Rome. Before his secession he published several prose works - Cherwell Waterlily and Other Poems, The Styrian Lake, and Other Poems, ; Sir Lancelo; and The Rosary and Other Poems; and his Lives of the Saints, in verse, before he joined the Church of Rome, all his hymns were published after he joined that communion.
TUNE:
Lizzie Shove Tourjée Estabrook
Born: September 8, 1858, Newport, Rhode Island.
Died: December 28, 1913, Newton, Massachusetts.
Lizzie's father was composer Eben Tourjée. She married Frank Estabrook in 1883.
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Do you love to sing? SummerSings are open to all. No advance registration necessary. Enjoy casual summertime music making in air-conditioned comfort! A nominal fee is charged for each session. Singers are encouraged to bring their own scores if they have them or scores will be loaned for the evening. 7 pm for more information visit www.cappellacantorum.org
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OPEN FLOWER DATES: AUGUST 20 & SEPTEMBER 20
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If you would like to order flowers for one of these dates, simply fill out the chart by the coffee maker or let us know the date and how you would like the dedication to read HERE. Flowers are $25 and can be taken home following the worship service. Check made out to St. Paul with FLOWERS in the memo line (or use the flower envelope from your box).
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St. Paul Calendar & Events
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Stay in the know by checking the church calendar!
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Ongoing & upcoming:
Breakfast Club Wednesdays, 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
We eat, read & talk about the scripture for the coming Sunday - meets in classroom by kitchen. 1st Wednesday at OS Diner.
Prayer Circle Wednesdays, 8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Join Pastor Geoff for a brief, spoken, opportunity for morning prayer.
Soup Kitchen
3rd Wednesdays Grace Church (lunch in Old Saybrook)
5th Saturdays Old Lyme Congregational Church (breakfast Old Lyme)
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Mondays 7:00pm Narthex
AA Mondays 7:00 pm Fellowship Hall
NA Thursdays 7:00 pm Classroom
AA Sundays 8:00 pm Fellowship Hall
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JOYS & CONCERNS
Marlene Kluge, Tim's mother, died on Monday after a long series of illnesses. "
The family would like to thank the congregation for their continued prayers and expressions of support throughout the past number of years, as well as send heartfelt thanks to the wonderful ladies of the Shawl Ministry. The soft blue shawl made by the St Paul Shawl Ministry and presented to Mom years ago became one of her favorites, and gave her loads of comfort and warmth during the ups and downs of her illnesses. Thank you so very much for carrying on this meaningful ministry!"
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The Kluge Family
Condolences may be sent to 31 Cavasin Dr. East Lyme 06333
 Bill and Alice Neuman traveled to Charlotte NC where their granddaughter was competing in the AAU National Diving Championships.They are very pleased to report that she qualified for the finals in the 11 (and under) group in both the 1 meter and 3 meter springboard and finished in 7th and 10th place respectively.
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