| Welcome to St. Paul's Lutheran Church (ECLA) |
| We would like to extend a warm welcome to come and worship with us. We will be delighted to have you come and praise the risen Lord with us. |
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Our Summer Sunday services are held at 10am.
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St. Paul's nursery is located on the ground floor of the Education Building. Children age five and under are welcome to play and learn while other family members attend worship.
Nursery is open 10:00 - 11:15am. |
Rally Day Events, Sun Sep 12, 2010
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Rally Day at St. Paul's will be celebrated on Sunday, September 12. That day there will be one service at 11:00am with the first Sunday of Sunday School at 9:45am. Parents with children ages 3 and up can start registering their children with Christy Strazzela.
We are also looking for two more teachers to help with the teaching of Sunday School. After worship that day there will be our traditional Rally Day Picnic. Burgers and hot dogs will be provided, but it would be great if folks could bring a side dish to share.
Don't forget to sign up for Sunday School on Rally Day!. We are blessed to have several returning teachers, as well as a few new brave souls! If your childre are planning to join us for the upcoming Sunday School year, please download the form and return it to Christy Strazzella.
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| Ministry Groups |
| Young Adult |
| June 11-13 the Young Adult had fun and wonderful fellowship time at Deep Creek Lake. Click here to view Young Adult Retreat. |
| High School Youth Enjoy the Retreat at Deep Creek Lake |
| Young people from St. Paul's were on retreat at Deep Creek Lake, July 30-August 1. The theme of the retreat was "Character", and they explored four facets of character: vision, courage, compassion and self-sacrifice. We are grateful for the leadership of Alison and Kelsey Cambronne, Vicar Cassandra Lamb, Melissa Blauvelt and Melissa Shannon. Click here to view the recent High School Retreat. |
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| Prime Time |
Prime Time group is our +50 age group that currently meets once a month for programming and a hot lunch. Contact Cassie at (202) 966-5489 with any questions or suggestions.
"Expressive Art" - Sep 15, 2010, 11:00am - 2:00pm
A delightful lunch will be served between 12:00pm-1:00pm, followed by a program featuring the "Swing Dancers" between 1:00pm-2:00pm. Please RSVP to the church office @202-966-5489 and request transportation assistance if needed. |
| Prayer Shawl |
| The Prayer Shawl Ministry will begin another year of service on September 19, 2010 at 10:00am in the dining area adjacent to the lower auditorium. Anyone interested in expliring ministry is welcome to attend. Contact Cassie at (202) 966-5489 with any questions. |
| Caring Connections (New Ministry) |
| As St. Paul's seek ways to meet the needs of our members and community a new group, Caring Connections, is being formed. The group will gather for the first time on Tuesday, October 5th at 7:30pm in Epiphany Chapel. Please contact Cassie at (202) 966-5489 with any questions. |
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| News from St. Paul's Lutheran |
| Welcome Vicar Cassandra Lamb |
Vicar Cassandra Lamb began her one year internship at St. Paul's on July 25, 2010. She is originally from Watertown, S.d., and graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. She has spent her last tow years studying at Lutheran Tehological Seminary in Gettysburg, Pennsylvannia and will return in the Fall of 2011 fo finish her final year of Seminary.
Please welcome Vicar Lamb when you have the chance. |
| Upcoming Ministry Opportunties |
| Outdoor Cleanup at D.C. Parsonage |
Saturday, August 7, 2010, 8:00am - 11:00am
All church member are invited to join the Property Ministry on Saturday Aug 7 from 8-11am to help weed and mulch the flower beds and prune the shrubs at the D.C. Parsonage. Burn a few summer calories, enjoy great fellowship, and learn some botany, all while sprucing up the grounds. If you enjoy the work on Aug 7, please consider signing up to help maintain the gardens and lawns at St. Paul's in the spring, summer, and fall. Direct comments to Neil Berger |
| Joint Ministry Meeting |
Sunday evening, August 8, 2010, 6:00pm
All of the congregation's ministry committees will be gathering in the dining room on the lower level of the church to share what their ministries are doing and to plan for the coming year. All ministry members are encouraged to attend. Drinks, hot dogs, and burgers will be furnished, but attendees are encouraged to bring a side dish to share. |
| Volunteer Gardeners Needed |
| The Property Ministry is seeking volunteers, with or without green thumbs, to help water, weed, mulch, and prune flowers and shrubs at St Paul's and the D.C. Parsonage. We will provide the training some of the tools if you provide the time, along with little muscle. Once trained, you can sign up for times that meet your schedule and vacation plans. Or if you prefer, you can "adopt" a flower bed or hedge to maintain and nurture throughout the blistering summer months. Please contact Neil Berger |
| Restroom Renovation |
| From Mon July 26, through Fri Aug 20, the ladies' and gentlemen's restrooms on the lower level across from the auditorium will not be available because of the renovation work scheduled during this period. The restroom by the narthex and the restrooms in the education will be available. We appreciate your patience as we upgrade all aspects of the restrooms and incorporate many features recommended by the congregation. Special thanks to Mike Vu for managing the work with the general contractor and to Donita Moorhus for coordinating the selection of new tile for the floors and walls and the granite for sink countertops. Please direct question to Neil Berger |
| The St Paul's Bell Choir needs a hand! |
| We are seeking new members to join us in ringing praises and celebrating the joy of the shared musical experinece. We welcome young and old, experienced or barely experienced musicians to join us. We practice Wednesday night at 7:00pm in the sanctuary from Sep through May and perform about once every four weeks. Sound ap-ealing? Contact director Lexy Mueller for more information |
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