SMP Surveys

Please fill out and return the Surveys that were sent out via mail and email by next Tuesday, June 23rd. We need the information collected to create a Site Ministry Profile, which must be done before we can start the process of "calling" a new pastor.

New Custodian

Please give a warm welcome to our new church custodian, Curtis. He has been a wonderful addition to our church. The church looks wonderful!

Vacation Bible School

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL begins Monday from 9 - 11 a.m. through Friday.  It's NOT TOO LATE to register the children.  Forms are on the table by the church office.   There is a signup sheet by the church office to bring some ingredients for the making of snacks.  ALL teachers, helpers and volunteers in anyway will be "installed" at whichever service is attended.

Tornado Relief

Please check out this website if you are interested in helping those affected by the devastating tornado this past week. St Paul Lutheran Church is also collecting donations to send to the Tornado Relief Fund. Please keep all those affected in your prayers.

http://abc7chicago.com/news/illinois-tornado-victims-how-to-help-/648502/

New Church Custodian & Interim Pastor

Please welcome the new church custodian, Rick Fane. Due to his hard work, this church is looking very nice!

We also have a new Interim Pastor, Pastor Chris Stienstra. She will be here until August.

There are big changes coming to St Paul Lutheran Church! We encourage you to attend worship services.

New Church Email

St Paul Lutheran has a new email address! Due to some technical issues, the Church Email has been changed to stpaullc@grics.net Please email us with any questions or concerns you may have.

Farewell to Pastor Janet

As many of you know, Pastor Janet has taken a new job at a church in Ohio, near her family. On March 1st a potluck will be held to honor Pastor Janet Wittenmyer for her service to St Paul and wish her farewell and good luck at her next church. Please bring a dish to pass. There will be a basket at the door if you have any cards and wishes for Pastor Janet as she starts her new life. After Pastor Janet's farewell wishes, Leo Petersen will continue to celebrate all the birthdays for March and April. A cake will be provided. We will be playing games also. We will be recognizing the youngest and oldest members. Because we are trying to go green, please bring your own plates and silverware.

Blessing of the Beasts 2014

Please come join us on Sunday, October 5th between services for a special blessing of animals. Please bring your "beast" on a leash or otherwise confined and Pastor Janet will give them a special blessing. All are welcome to come. Last year there was a horse at the service and the children were able to ride it. We hope to you see all there!

Rally Day/Sunday School Kickoff 2014

Rally Day, Sunday Sept. 7^th begins with the worship service at 10:00 a.m.

followed by food, fellowship and a Ministry Fair in the fellowship hall
for all ages!   Crafts for kids/parents and tables featuring our parish/outreach ministries are the special features, plus a surprise or two! Please come and join us! -Sponsored by the Parish Life and Outreach Ministry teams


Note: this will be the only Worship time for the weekend of September 6&7th.

Vacation Bible School 2014

"Workshop of Wonders: Imagine and Build with God" is the theme for St. Paul's Vacation Bible School June 23 - 27, 2014, 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon.  All kids (age 3 by Jan. 2014) - 5th graders are welcome!  Helpers (adults and youth) are also needed to make our week a success. Registration information and sign-up sheets for helpers are available on the table by the church office.  Please spread the word to your friends and neighbors!

Come and celebrate on Sunday, June 29 at the 10:00 a.m. worship service followed by a picnic and lots of fun.