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Thursday, October 20, 2016
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Phase 1 Building Renovation Groundbreaking Celebration held on Sunday, October 16.
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St. Paul's Weekly E-newsletter
October 20, 2016
Hello!
Thank you to all of you who were a part of last week's Groundbreaking Celebration and All Church Worship! As our Sanctuary Choir led us outside, the hum of Marching to Zion filled the air and our hearts. After the ceremony, our African National Zion Choir sang with joy and offered a beat to dance to! What a fun morning with all of our special guests who joined us for this historic day.
Check out all of the photos on our
Facebook page and give God the glory for the generous gifts of grace, experienced throughout this day of celebration.
Forward in Faith!
Pastor Sherrie
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Wondering where to park during St. Paul's construction project? Check out Pastor Jonathan's video that offers helpful hints about Parking & Accessibility at stpaulsumc.org
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Right Next Door Workshop:
Welcoming Our Neighbor After Prison
October 22 | 10:00 am-2:00 pm
First United Methodist Church, Maquoketa
Do you want to learn more about how our church can fit into this challenging ministry? Pastor Jonathan is attending the Welcoming Your Neighbor after Prison Conference on October 22, 10:00 am-2:00 pm at First UMC in Maquoketa. We hope to have a good size group from St. Paul's attend. Contact Lora Lea Edwards (loralea@inspirationart.com) to let her know you have registered and we can arrange carpooling together.
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A BIG thank you...
to all of you who helped assemble School and Health Kits at the Our BIG Mission Project on Sunday, October 16, and also to those of you who donated items (or money to buy items) for those kits. It was a fun 257 School Kits and 233 Health Kits were assembled, plus we have 10 Birthing Kits, 13 Sewing Kits, and 48 Layette Kits to take to Ingathering on November 5 in Cedar Falls.
You are all invited to attend the Ingathering Event on Saturday at Cedar Falls First United Methodist Church. Schedule is 9:00 am view kit packing area; 10:00 am Worship with Communion and mission speakers; hot lunch available from 11:00 am-12:45 pm ($6 adults; $3 5-12yrs).
Just contact Barb Oakland at 377-5977 or email brokawkj@aol.com. People around the world benefit from what we are doing here at St. Paul's. Keep this project in your prayers and thank you for your participation.
Ingathering Committee
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Hello East Central District
As we close out our work at the Flood of 2016 response we have a few remaining needs. If you would send this out to your congregations to assist it would be very much appreciated.
- We need one or two people who would deliver approximately 600 flood buckets from Cedar Rapids to Coralville to put into our conference storage unit.
- We need a couple of small teams to respond to some basement cleanup in Cedar Rapids. This would include mold abatement and power washing. We have all the supplies just need some people power.
Saturday October 22 and Sunday 23 or other days people are available. Contact Pastor Keith (kpitts@stpaulsumc.org) if you are able to help.
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Upcoming in Worship
October 23:
Spirit Moves Us in Vision! Hear the mission statement and vision focus for our future.
October 30:
Spirit Moves Us - Pledge Sunday. Affirm the vision and support with your estimate of giving for 2017.
November 6: All Saint's Sunday. Remember the saints who have gone before us and dedicate memorial gifts from the past year.
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"Max on Life" - Lifelines: October 23
On October 23, Lifelines will begin an 8 week study of Max on Life, written by best-selling author Max Lucado. In this book, Max offers answers and insights into some of the most important questions many of us have. Divided into topics such as Hope, Hurt, Help, Him/Her and Hereafter, this study promises not to give us all the answers, but to give us a biblically-based springboard for further thought and discussion. Consider joining us for coffee, cookies and conversation as we explore some of our most pressing questions. All are welcome! Lifelines meets Sundays at 10:20 am in the Annex main room.
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The Concert Across America
to End Gun Violence: October 23
The Concert Across America to End Gun Violence has been rescheduled for Sunday, October 23, from 4-7 pm, at the CSPS Hall, 1103 3rd St. SE. Tickets are still $12 ahead of time and $15 at the door.
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Inter Religious Council: October 30
In today's political climate, sometimes it's difficult to find God in all of the noise! The Inter Religious Council invites you to join in the rescheduled dialogue about politics and religion on October 30, 2:00-4:00 pm. Three local clergy will each present a perspective on the topic within Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. This will be followed by 30 minutes of questions and answers. They will meet at Mount Mercy University, Basile Hall in the Flaherty Community Room.
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Holiday Fair: November 2 & 3, 2016
Holiday Fair, sponsored by St. Paul's United Methodist Women, is a fundraiser for missions. It's also a wonderful opportunity to purchase items in the Craft Boutique, homemade soup, breads and cookies from Country Store, enjoy a meal and entertainment in the Hard Hat Café on Wednesday evening. Tickets are sold out for the Theme Luncheon and Style Show on Thursday but come view theme tables from 10:30-11:30 am and then have lunch at the Hard Hat Café in the Parlor. It's a great way to get in the mood for the upcoming Christmas season.
Soup Workshops will be Monday, October 24 & Tuesday, October 25. Call Becky Holstrom (365-6019) if you can help.
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Fall Family & Children Fun Event: November 5
Children's Discipleship will be going to Valley View Baptist Church (5555 Mount Vernon Rd SE) to have a family fun night on their property on November 5, from 2:00-4:00 pm. The church has twelve acres of woods and fields where we will play games as families, have a bonfire with worship, and enjoy making s'mores as we fellowship together. We look forward to spending time with you on that day. Contact Pastor Keith at kpitts@stpaulsumc.org with questions.
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All Saints' Day: November 6
All Saint's Day will be celebrated on November 6. It is held, not only to remember saints, but also to remember all those who have died who were members of our congregation. Please join us at one of our services 8:15, 9:00, and 11:30 am.
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Annual Church Conference: November 6
St. Paul's UMC Annual Church Conference will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 6 in the Parlor.
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Iowa Interfaith Power & Light
Food * Faith * Climate Workshop
November 6 in Mt. Vernon for the next Food, Faith, Climate workshop!
This workshop is for anyone who would like to cut the carbs from their food practices. Carbon emissions that is! We look at how our food practices contribute to climate change, and how our faith traditions call us to respond with practical solutions. Then we look at our own food practices and create a plan for more climate-friendly choices.
REGISTER HERE
for the Mt. Vernon workshop.
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Devotional Coloring: November 14
Starting Mondays on November 14 from 6:30-7:30 pm, we will meet by the study rooms on the second floor of the Cedar Rapids Downtown Library (450 5th Avenue SE) to color, relax, and meditate on scripture. Each week, we'll start with prayer and a devotional reading, then spend time coloring, contemplating and conversing. No preparation is needed. The devotional, coloring pages and some coloring utensils will be provided. Feel free to bring your own crayons, colored pencils or markers, as well as a friend. Contact April Hedgecoth at 319-521-2074 or april.hedgecoth@gmail.com with any questions.
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The Lord's Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
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October 20, 2016
"The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it."
Psalm 24:1
Lord, hear our
prayers for...
- Peace and reconciliation in places of conflict throughout the world and for those serving through our military.
- Hurricane matthew victims
- For new members and faith friends of St. Paul's.
- Those struggling with addictions and mental health issues.
We welcome our new bishop, Rev. Laurie Haller!
Barb Oakland District UMW president
Kate Buroker District UMW Program Resources Coordinator
Continued healing
and grace for:
Rev. Lana Williams & Jon
(Graettinger/Terril UMC)
Vera Snow
Margaret Hebert
Judy Franta
Willard Cheney
Wilma Shadle
Pastor Mike Townsley
(of Clover Ridge UMC
in Walford)
Marjorie Baker
Lillian Schuetzle
Robert Moore
(Lee Moore's father)
Marilyn Everett
Wayne Dvorak
Jody Sloan
Tracey O'Shea
(relative of Tamra Young)
Raine Allen
(Dixie & Roger Allen's granddaughter)
Marty & Spence Grayson
(Dave Mahlke's sister & brother-in-law)
Kristin Simon
Jo
hn McQuilkin
(Jean Kwader's father)
Mike Myers
(Suzanne)
Isaiah Hatfield
(premature infant son of Anya and Elizabeth Hatfield, grandson of Amy & Scott Bruner)
Ryan Vick
Pam Anslyn
(friend of Angela Stookey)
Heidi DeJong
(Chaun)
Angela Stookey
Kris Yahn
(Steve)
Quinn Anton Jensen
(Nancy & Brice AntonJensen's son)
Matthew Hudson
(Fran Nathanson)
Anne Stavropoulos
Those under
Hospice Care:
Herb Eckert
Betty Cuthbertson
Corrine Smallridge
(Vicki Comer's mother)
for the family and friends of:
Kenneth W. McKnight
Janette Mowery
(Clarence)
Chuck Marple
Marilyn Hudgins
(Steve Schroeder's mother)
Dorothy Eads
Betty Duff
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