Please join us on Sunday, August 28th from 2-4pm for an ice cream social. We are inviting our neighbors to join us and Culvers will be providing the ice cream. We are asking our church family to bring the toppings. Please sign up on the sign up sheets in the gathering area as to what you are willing to bring and hours you can help serve.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
FLYER DAY
An all church flyer day will be held on Saturday, August 27th at 10am. We will be passing out flyers inviting our neighbors to our Ice Cream Social and to Sunday school and worship. Please sign up on the sign up sheets in the gathering area if you can help.
HISTORY NIGHT
Please join us on Wednesday, August 24th at 6pm for a History night. The Rev. Chris Stienstra will be leading us. At this event, we will remember the important history, traditions, leaders and important events in the life of
CONFIRMATION PARENTS MEETING
On Sunday, August 21st following the 11 am service, there will be a meeting for all confirmation parents to discuss the fall program.
GOING AWAY POTLUCK FOR ORGANIST
A potluck lunch for Arthur Felts will be held on August 14th after the 11am worship service in the fellowship hall. We will have a cake and there will be a basket for a "Card Shower." He is leaving for his new home in Ecuador no later than August 23rd. Please come and say farewell to our organist and friend.
SUPPORT GROUP
On Thursday, August 4th at 6pm, a support group will be offered for anyone who has been a victim of abuse. The group will be led by Donna Ripley, a psychotherapist, who works with abuse victims. There will be no cost for this group.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
WELCA NEWS
There will be a WELCA Board Meeting on Tuesday, August 2nd at 1pm. Since most circles are not meeting during the months of July & August, this is to remind you of two events coming up. On Thursday, August 18th at noon, Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rock Falls will have their annual luncheon. Those who plan to attend must sign the reservation sheet on the WELCA bulletin board before August 11th. Attendees are asked to bring their Bibles and the August copy of "Lutheran Women Today." The 23rd Annual Convention of Northern Illinois Synod Women of the ELCA will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Orion, Illinois on September 17th. Registration fee is $30.00, scholarships of $15.00 available upon application. Participant registrations are due September 1st. Registration and scholarship application forms are available at the office.
LYO - Splash
At Strom's, 1131 4th Avenue from 4 to 6pm on Sunday, July 24th. All youth in grades 6-12 are invited and parents are welcome to make a splash with us. Please RSVP to Peg at 815-652-4735 so we will know how much pizza to order.
Organ
There will be a demonstration of the new organ capabilities presented by Dr. Stephen A. Steely on Sunday July, 24th at 2pm for members of St. Paul. The official dedication concert will be held at a later date.
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