St. Paul's December, 2002 Newsletter, Page Three

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A Christmas Tithe

Is what St. Paul’s wants for Christmas this year. What is a tithe? It is a Biblical practice of giving. It represents one tenth of the total amount. This Christmas would you consider a gift to the ministry of St. Paul’s in the amount equal to one tenth of the amount of money that you have spent or will spend on Christmas gifts?

Example: If you have budgeted to spend $500 dollars you would give a gift of $50 to St. Paul’s and spend the remaining $450 on the rest of your gifts.

The Perfect Gift
For The Man In Your life

Pick up a copy of the book the

Man in the Mirror

Free Copies are available in the narthex.
Take a copy for the man in your life or for a friend or neighbor.

Men of St. Paul’s

The Men of St. Paul’s met on November 4th. The meeting started off with a word of grace offered by Pastor Rich, followed by a delicious Thanksgiving feast prepared by Dot Madell. Thank you Dot. No business was transacted or discussed. Dennis, Jed and Greg – where for art thou oh fearless leaders??

Luckily Pastor Rich came prepared – as usual. He has been leading us in discussions based on the book The Man in the Mirror. The book deals with and helps with many issues which confront modern men (sorry ladies, and no it’s not a let’s complain about our wife session). Copies of the book are available from Pastor Rich upon request. Over the last two month’s we’ve had some rather good discussions. I for one hope they continue.

Our next meeting will be on December 2nd. It’s our annual meeting to help the Youth Group with wreaths. C’mon out and help - many hands make light the work!! Besides we have fun!

Respectfully submitted,
Jack Perry

God’s Creation Calendar

Enjoy the beauty of God’s world every time you look at the 2003 God’s Creation Appointment Calendar. This calendar is not only beautiful to look at, but useful in helping to plan and organize your schedule. Each day has ample space to write appointments or special events. Each week has a specially selected Scripture verse for memorization or meditation.

You can purchase your calendar on Sundays at coffee hour or the church office until supply runs out.

Christmas Gift Ideas

Bringing Up Boys by James Dobson
This book is a must for any parent faced with the challenge of raising boys.

The Message by Eugene Peterson
This contemporary, easy to read, translation of the Bible reads like a letter from a friend, God.

Sports Spectrum
If you love sports or have children who love sports this is the sports magazine that should be read.

Thank Yous To.....

The following for serving dinner at Elijah’s Promise
on
Sunday, November 3rd:

Mike O’Connor

Dr. Grace Kolthari

Margaret Schmidt

Don & Evelyn Schiable

Jane Osman

Linda Griffin

Pat Hudak

Dot & Larry Madell
for purchasing food

COOKIE WALK

Sunday, December 15

Get out your favorite cookie recipe and bake some cookies for us. This is a great fund raiser. Sale price will be $5.00 per pound. Cookie sale will be held in the Social Hall following worship service.

Come join us!

The Women’s Guild

Fall Cleanup
and
Decoration

We will be decorating the church on