St. Paul's April, 2003 News Letter

Collections for Service Personnel

Milltown Girl Scout Troops 231 & 1090 are collecting donations, until the end of April, for our service personnel in Iraq and Kuwait.

Suggestions:

Beef Jerky Baby Wipes

Chap Stick Sun Block

Hand wash Q-Tips

Shampoo Granola Bars

Dried Fruit Aspirin

Aloe CD’s

Ski Goggles Batteries

Vaseline Toilet Paper

Winter Gloves Conditioner

Moisturizer

There is a box in the narthex for you to put your donations in. Please see Joanne Perry if you have any questions.

Are You Blessed by St. Paul’s?

St. Paul’s has always been a part of my life. My memories are tied into this blessed place. When I started Sunday School, as frightened as any five year old, St. Paul’s was there. As I struggled with school and with growing up, St. Paul’s was there. When I nervously was tested by the Elders before being confirmed, St. Paul’s encouraged me. When I married, St. Paul’s was there. St. Paul’s was there for the christening of my children and for the burial of my parents and my husband.

In times of stress, of joy, of life challenges and even in the days of routine boredom, St. Paul’s is my rock, a rock that I often take for granted. But if I ask myself, “What I would do if St. Paul’s were not there?”, I realize how empty my life would be. I thank God for St. Paul’s and for the steadfastness of God’s love that it represents to me.

Gloria Bradford

Thank Yous To...

The following for serving dinner at Elijah’s Promise on Sunday, March 2nd:

Margaret Schmidt

Don & Evelyn Schiable

Linda Griffin

Mike O’Connor

Dot & Larry Madell
for purchasing food

A sincere and a great big “Thank You” to St. Paul’s family for their caring and support of the Dinner-Theatre. Gospel Covenant Players, also the Corned Beef & Cabbage dinner. Special “Thanks” to those who helped in the preparation, serving, and clean-up.

Margaret Schmidt

Alice Myers

Donna Young

Ruth Calabrese

Jill Hipko

Dot Klesitz

Ray Conger

Bob Young

Great job, each one greatly appreciated!

Very Sincerely,

Dot Madell

Letters….

Dear Rev. Weyer,

Please accept our heartfelt “thank you” for the cheerful and generous reception provided by St. Paul’s congregation on February 14 in “Educator Appreciation”.

Indeed, we sincerely appreciate the warm welcome and bountiful luncheon enjoyed by our teachers, support staff, and administrators. We wish especially to acknowledge the cadre of congregants who were on – hand to ensure that the splendid luncheon was served joyfully and impeccably. The festivities were replete with favors; each participant will treasure the elegant rose he or she received, wrapped in wonderful words spreading hopeful wishes.

I truly was touched by everyone’s tremendous thoughtfulness in honoring my birthday, and helping me to celebrate it with a spectacular birthday cake. How clever of your congregation to have discovered my Valentine birthday!

Thank you for the wonderful work you and your congregation do in Milltown, and for embracing our school – community in the fellowship of interdependent connectedness we all share.

Sincerely yours,
Dr. Anne Evangelista
Superintendent
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Dear Friends,

Thank you so very much for the beautiful luncheon. It was so nice of all of you to remember us in that way. It was very generous of you in time, effort and expense. We all appreciate it very much.

Fondly,
Mrs. Cathleen Halpin
Third Grade Teacher, Parkview School
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To Rev. Weyer & the Women of the Prayer Circle,

Thank you so much for the lovely (and delicious) luncheon you prepared for us. It was a very special treat to be entertained with such warmth and care on Valentine’s Day. I am very grateful for your thoughtfulness.

With love and appreciation,
Judy Temkin, Teacher
Parkview School, Second Grade
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Dear Friends at St. Paul’s Church,

I want to thank you so much for the delicious luncheon you planned and prepared on Valentine’s Day. You certainly made me feel special and appreciated. It was a day I will remember.

Sincerely,
Ruthe Friedenthal
Parkview School Teacher – Grade 1
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