St. Paul's May, 2003 Newsletter

The Bible is Worthless…

If it is left on the shelf.

If it is being read it is priceless.

If the Bible has no affect on a person it is not the fault of the Bible, but the person who has neglected to read it.

A Bible that serves as a decoration in your bookcase, a paper weight or a dust collector on your end table will be ineffective.

You would not think of leaving unopened mail in your mail box or ignore an email from someone you know and love. So don’t neglect God’s personal message. What He has to say will change your life, ONLY if you read it.

“Your Word is a lamp for my feet
and a light for my path.” Psalm 119.105

adapted from Keeping God in the Small Stuff

Are You Blessed By St. Paul’s?

One of my most cherished blessings is the opportunity St. Paul’s has given me to grow in my knowledge and love of God. Sharing this love with the many friends I have made over the years has truly enriched my life.

The most rewarding part of being an active member of St. Paul’s has been my involvement with the children in bible school and Sunday school. Their many hugs and smiles make my life a joy. God has been good to me and my family and I bless Him for the many gifts we have received.

Florence Torok

Property & Grounds

Spring Clean up – Saturday, May 3rd – clean up the grounds of the church and parking lot. We have last Fall's leaves to pick up. We will begin at 8:30 until? Please bring gloves, rakes, brooms, etc.

Thank Yous To ...

The following for serving dinner at Elijah’s Promise on Sunday, April 6th:

Margaret Schmidt

Dot Schmidt

Don & Evelyn Schiable

Linda Griffin

Dr. Grace Kothari

Dot & Larry Madell
for purchasing food

We would like to thank the Consistory for leading worship service on Sunday, April 13th, for the Parker Home residents. Faithfully leading the way was Pastor Rich. A beautiful poem read by Norma Lowe. The room was filled with the soft singing voices of Alice Plantec, Shirley Hoppes, Bob & Donna Young, Maryanne Stout, Dot Klesitz, Linda Jones and Flo Torok. Thank you all, for providing your time and talent to a ministry so worth the trip.

St. Paul’s next visit will be Sunday, June 8, led by the Sr. Youth Group. We meet in the church parking lot at 1:30. We do encourage all members to come!

Women’s Guild

The Women’s Guild met on April 9, with eleven members present. Marjorie Conger had devotion on the Lord’s Prayer. The women made Easter baskets for Meals On Wheels. Wednesday, May 14th at 12:00 noon, we will have our Pot Luck Dinner. All women are welcome. The men need cakes for the Roast Beef Dinner on May 10.

Martha Circle

The Martha Circle held their meeting on Monday evening, April 21st in the Church Choir Room with the leader, Ruth Karren, presiding. Marjorie Conger opened devotions with a prayer and a poem, then read a story about the disciple, John, and his relationship with Jesus.

The following are reminders for the women: Bake cake for Men’s Roast Beef Dinner on May 10th, next Guild meeting will be a pot luck luncheon on May 14th at 12:00 noon and support Sarah Circle bake sale on May 18th (after church) by baking an item or two. A date will be set to straighten out drawers and cabinets in the kitchen – probably later part of May or first part of June.

We concluded our meeting with a very interesting visual tour of our church sanctuary with Ruth explaining the many church symbols in St. Paul’s. This was a good learning experience and a good refresher course. We all agreed that St. Paul’s is indeed a beautiful church.

Next meeting will be held on May 19th at 7:30 p.m. in the Social Hall. Devotions by Hazel Ecker and refreshments by Flo Torok. Attendance has been good at our meetings, but since this will be our last meeting before the summer recess, let’s make it 100%!!!

Marjorie Conger,
Secretary

St. Paul’s Raffle Night

It’s time to start thinking about the St. Paul’s Raffle Night (formerly Chinese Auction)! We will be having the Raffle Night on Friday, September 26th. The Success of our raffle depends on the generosity of YOU! Please start looking for any bargains which we can raffle off – towels, games, small appliances, toys, bath or kitchen items, any items you would like to win! If you need ideas, we will be putting the gift tree out soon. As always, we have members who love to shop, so if you don’t, just make a donation and they’ll shop for you. The proceeds will support the parlor fund and the restoration. Thanks in advance for your help!

Linda Griffin