Community Praise Night

Don't forget the 2010 Community Praise Night is going to be this Sunday, November 14th at 6:30 pm at the Dixon High School Auditorium.  Free passes are available on the table in the gathering area.

100th Birthday Open House

Irene V. Santee, a long time member of St. Paul Lutheran Church will be celebrating her 100th birthday on Sunday, November 7th from 1-3pm at Liberty Court Nursing Home with a small gathering of relatives and church friends.  Please no gifts or food.  She would enjoy receiving cards.  They may be sent to: 124 Liberty Court Apt. A-9, Dixon, IL  61021.

World Community Day 2010

Church Women United invite the public to World Community Day on Friday, November 5th at 1pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church.  This year's theme is "Building the Beloved Community."   Cookies, coffee and tea to follow in the fellowship hall.  An elevator is available.  Everyone is welcome!

Fall Work Day

Property committee invites everyone to join them in the fall clean up of the church property - inside and out.  The work will begin at 8am and should be done by noon on Saturday, November 6th.

Fellowship Potluck

Please join us for a potluck this, Sunday, October 31st after the 11am service.  The Fellowship Committee will provide the BBQ on buns and the drinks. Bring your own table service and a dish to pass.  We anticipate a good turnout and look forward to this gathering.

Confirmation Class to Visit the Mabley Center

On Wednesday, October 27, class will meet from 3:15 – 5:30 PM as we'll be visiting the Jack Mabley Center during that time (NOTE:  this is a change in time from our regular 4:30 – 6 PM time slot).

Junior/Senior Youth Movie Night

From 4 – 6 PM, Sunday (October 24) we will be watching "The Invention of Lying" [pg -13] on the big screen at the youth house (parish house north of church building – please come in back door, lower level).  This movie night is open to all 6th – 12th grade youth (& just out of h.s.).  Pizza dinner is optional ($5/person, includes a pop).  Pop or bottled water is a quarter.

ThankOffering Weekend

Beth Nelson Chase will make a presentation at all 3 services this weekend, October 23 & 24.  ThankOffering for the Missions will be given in special envelopes.  There will also be a presentation during the fellowship hour between the services.  Beth has led workshops, training seminars and educational forums as well as served as facilitator and consultant for organization, congregations, social service agencies and educational institutions.  Please join us.

Habitat For Humanity

We at St Paul are looking for workers to help with building the Habitat house on Cropsey Avenue, no special talent is required.  Date is Saturday, October 16th at 8 a.m.  This is a great opportunity to help your community by helping build a new home for a family. If you have a few hours to spare for this project, contact Lois Krieger at 284-5042 or the church office 288-2757and leave your name.  If you can be available at the last minute, just come.  EVERYONE IS ELIGIBLE TO HELP. Lunch will be furnished.

Let's Celebrate A Bountiful Harvest and Help Stock the Dixon Food Pantry

The Dixon Food Pantry is in need of food items and supplies. After each service on October 2 and 3, we will hand out paper bags, with a list of needed items for the Pantry attached. We are asking you to please fill these bags with some of the items on the list. Then return the filled bags to the church during the weekend of October 9 and 10. Let's try and fill the Gathering Area with bags of food. Thank you. ~~The Social Ministries Committee