An Invitation to Receive a Weekly Prayer
Wednesdays on Zoom one of us reads aloud a new prayer like this one (from the morning of Aug 3) and everyone is invited to share the words or images that stirred their spirit, made them go "hmm", or struck a chord. Sometimes the prayers reflect the theme from Sunday's scripture. Sometimes they don't. But the prayers always offer a new way to understand who God is, what God does, and how to practice a Christian faith day to day.
Would you like to receive in your inbox every Monday a new morning and evening prayer to start and end your day? Sign-up here. The same prayers will be used on Wednesday Zoom prayer. Monday prayer emails will begin August 29nd. Peace - Pastor Liz
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Blessing of the Backpacks
Sunday, August 14th
Invite the students of all ages, teachers, and school personnel in your life for a back to school blessing. Everyone will receive a back pack tag.
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Come Sing in the Choir!
Fall is coming and choir will be starting up again. We would love to have some new voices join us. It's a great way to share in ministry and use your gifts to enhance worship for the congregation. We meet on Wednesday evenings for 60-75 minutes and will start August 31. We will be singing an anthem twice a month and a prelude song once a month. It's an enriching time and I hope some new voices will consider joining us this year. Please contact me if you have any questions. Jon jonkusa@netscape.net or 224-325-9575.
Also! We will be doing an occasional, "all church choir" where anyone who wants to try it out can sing one song with everyone else. Just 2-3 short rehearsals immediately after church. Watch for more announcements and information coming soon.
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33 new pairs of shoes donated - Thank you!
Our July Mission Project supported the Step It Up ministry
at First Baptist Church of Elgin.
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Coffee Fellowship:
Help Serve Up Hospitality
Coffee fellowship is an important part of St. Paul's. We invite our visitors to join us for coffee and fellowship so we can get to know them better. We also enjoy catching up with each other.
We do ask for volunteers to share their talents in providing treats, setting up and cleanup. If we have a Sunday where no one signs up we will use the funds from the free will offering we collect each week to provide the treats. Coffee and juice will always be provided by the Hospitality Ministry.
Won't you consider sponsoring a coffee hour some Sunday? Maybe we could help you celebrate an anniversary or birthday, the choice is up to you. The sign up sheet is posted on the bulletin board just outside the kitchen. See me if you have questions.
Janet Werner
Fellowship/Hospitality Ministry
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Next Sunday Diaper Donation:
Sunday, August 7th
We are collecting diapers size 4, 5, and 6 - with a special request for 4 and 6. The Diaper Ministry at St. Paul's aims to serve families in need and "change lives one diaper at a time." [Photos from Diaper Packing event after worship 7/24/22.]
Next Distribution Date:
Tuesday, August 16th
We need volunteers to distribute diapers and food at the Northern IL Food Bank mobile pantry pop-up on Tuesday, August 16th. (Food distribution may require occasional heavy lifting.) Sign-up at church or contact Karen Snyder or Karen Smith.
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Heritage Fest Planning Meeting
Sunday, August 14th after worship
Save the Date: Heritage Fest 2022 is Saturday, October 8
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Living Nativity Meeting
Sunday, August 28th after worship
Save the Date: The Living Nativity is Sunday, December 11th.
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Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, September 18th
Bring your animal friend to church for an outdoor service celebrating and giving thanks for God's creatures and creation. You can choose for your animal to receive a blessing from Pastor Liz and a certificate commemorating the celebration. Bring a bag of dry cat or dog food to be donated to a local food pantry.
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Saturday, Sept 24th
Burlington-Hampshire CROP Walk
Walk with St. Paul's to raise funds to end hunger locally and globally. The CROP Walk partners with the St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk. ( Check out our walk website.) We walk together at 10:30 AM from Seyller Park in Hampshire, Illinois. Choose a 1,2,3,4 or 5 mile walk route. DJ, snacks, and raffles when you cross the finish line back at the park! Donate online to our St. Paul's team or in-person and listen for sign-up info during worship announcements and in our weekly email. |
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Financially Speaking
Council did not meet in July. Summer financials will be posted in the September newsletter.
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August Events
Sunday, Aug 7
Tuesday, Aug 9
Wednesday, Aug 10
Sunday, Aug 14
Tuesday, Aug 16
Wednesday, Aug 17
Thursday, Aug 18
Sunday, Aug 21
Tuesday, Aug 23
Wednesday, Aug 24
Saturday, Aug 27
Sunday, Aug 28
Wednesday, Aug 31
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August Events
9:30 AM Worship and Communion
2 PM Worship Ministry Meeting
9:30 AM and 7 PM Prayer on Zoom
9:30 AM Worship & Blessing of the Backpacks
10:30 AM Heritage Fest Meeting
10:30 AM Confirmation Meeting with Families
10 AM Knitting Ministry
6 PM Meal for PADS Homeless Shelter
3:30-5:30 PM Food & Diaper Distribution
9:30 AM and 7 PM Prayer on Zoom
7 PM Council Meeting
9:30 AM Worship
6 PM Christian Education Ministry Meeting
9:30 AM and 7 PM Prayer on Zoom
10 AM Sunday School Family Event
9:30 AM Worship
10:30 AM Living Nativity Meeting
9:30 AM and 7 PM Prayer on Zoom
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August Anniversaries
Myron & Linda Meglin 08/01
Bill & Kay Guptail 08/26
Lee & Nicole Thielke 08/30
August Birthdays
Sharon Sorensen 08/01
Debbie Schmidt 08/07
Shar Gould 08/08
Pat Thompson 08/08
Sandy Volkening 08/10
Brian Cowan 08/11
Becky Kelly 08/11
Judy Volkening 08/11
Bonnie Starr 08/13
Kay Guptail 08/16
Pamela Heinrich 08/16
Christy Volkening 08/17
Zoey Wiggin 08/17
Linda Smith 08/18
Patricia Schmoldt 08/20
Kimberly French 08/22
Katie Kaye 08/24
Julian Kamp Soto 08/28
We ask forgiveness for any omissions.
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