Newsletter Page Four

THANK YOU from the Chinese Auction

Thank YOU, members of St. Paul’s, we had another successful Chinese Auction. We made a profit of $4,500 - half of which will go to the Restoration Fund and half to the Parlor Fund. We want to thank those involved. First and formost, we want to thank the members of our congregation. Without your generous support of donations and baked goods, the Chinese Auction would not be possible. We also want to especially thank Donna Lucid and Janet Finch for all the work they do in heading the auction, the kitchen, and doing mailings. Also a huge thanks to: the Sunday School children, St. Paul’s Men’s Group, Doris & Jack Weber, Flo Torok, Grace Novello, Loretta Medina, Pat Maluta, Linda Jones, Diane Downey, Cathy Smith, Beth Sudia, Shelley Ruppert, Ray Osman, Bill Osman, Janice Kowal, Kerry Smith, Diane Weyer, Linda Griffin and of course, Carol Lagowski, and Pastor Rich.

Regular meeting was held on Wednesday, October 11^th. Flo Torok led the devotions. Opened with the singing of a hymn followed by scripture reading from Romans. She then read a commentary of the reading. The message being ‘nothing can separate us from the love of God.’ She also read a poem "IF" by Rudyard Kipling.

Our program for the evening was a video on Women’s Health (BSE).

Reminder for following November Dates:

November 12 - Meeting following church service.

November 22 - We are responsible for refreshments following thanksgiving service. Bring finger foods.

We concluded our meeting with Mizpah Benediction.

The refreshments provided by Flo were dee licious!

Next meeting November 12^th following church service and coffee hour. Please attend.

Ruth C. Karren

Secretary

The Esther & Martha Circle met at the home of Grace Novello on Monday evening, October 16^th – Dorothy Schroff led our devotions. Our leader, Evelyn Junker, conducted the meeting - we discussed Guild and church activities and our participation in them ("food seems to play a big part"!!!). Under Arlene Kuhlthau’s tutelage, we made very pretty Fall tray favors to be used for the shut-ins.

Next Circle meeting will be held on November 20^th at Flo Torok’s home - Grace Novello will have devotions. We missed our members who were not present and hope you all are feeling better.

Marjorie Conger

Saturday, December 2^nd - 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. - Fall Clean-up - Bring rake, leaf blowers, canvas and trimming equipment.

Saturday, December 9^th - the church will be decorated for Christmas.

Saturday, January 20^th - 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. - Paint Party (plenty of food!)

After the Jr. Youth Group kick-off barbecue/meeting in September, we’re excited to report a total of 24 kids registered!! Pastor Rich headed up some fun outdoor games between the parents and children! Afterward, we enjoyed a yummy barbecue hosted by last year’s Jr. Youth Group members - thanks to all of you who helped prepared that meal.

On 10/8 we gathered for a Jr. Olympics! All the kids were winners, receiving a "gold" medal!

We’re looking forward to a scary, fun-filled Haunted House on Saturday, 10/28.

November Meeting dates:

Sunday, Nov. 5 5-7 p.m. Food Drive

Sunday, Nov. 19, 3-5 p.m. Raking Leaves - meet at Social Hall for both.

December Meeting dates:

Saturday, Dec. 2, 8 am- 12 noon - Church Cleanup/Lunch

Sunday, Dec. 17, 2 pm - ? - Christmas Caroling & Party