Kids for Christ will be held for the first time this fall on Sunday September 10.  However, we will be having Choir Rehearsal FIRST from 6:30-7:00pm.  The K4C lesson will occur from 7:00-8:00pm.  This will be the schedule for the months of September and October ONLY!!!

In the month of July we heard Pastor John’s favorite Bible verses.  Now he would like to hear from us to help prepare our worship times this fall.  Please write a note, email or leave a phone message as to a Sermon Theme idea you have.  As you prepare to invite friends and family to worship this fall, what theme would you like the scripture/sermon to touch upon?  Our December theme will culminate on Dec 24^th as we celebrate the coming of Christ into the world.  (Note: Dec 24^th is on a Sunday so we will have services at 8:15; 9:45; 11:00am and our traditional Christmas Eve services of 5:00, 7:00 and 10:00pm. 

                    8:15 am Traditional Sunday am worship

                    9:45 am  Praise Service in Family Life Center

                  11:00 am A special daytime Christmas Eve worship! This daytime service will be similar to our Christmas Eve style of worship and will allow daytime drivers to share the joy of Christmas Eve.

                    5:00 pm Children/Family Christmas Eve in Sanctuary

                    7:00 pm Praise Christmas Eve in FLC

                   10:00 pm Traditional Christmas Eve in Sanctuary

 

The Administrative Council met on July 19th. At that time the Council affirmed Youth Sunday to be held on August 20th at the 11:00 am service (this will not be a combined service day). The Council began plans for Christmas! December 24th is on Sunday this year. We will have our 3 services Sunday morning. As a special celebration we will have a Christmas Eve style worship service at the 11:00 am service. This will allow any who prefer not to drive at night to celebrate Christmas Eve together. We will continue to have our regular Christmas Eve Services at 5:00, 7:00, and 10:00 pm that night. Finally, the Wednesday Evening Meal planners/coordinators are stepping down. Those who are interested in this Wednesday evening meal and are willing to provide leadership to renew this ministry please see Pastor John or Ken Poper.

Sunday Aug 13: Backpack Blessings: PreSchool-12^th grade

  *Bring your empty school backpack to any of the 3 church services & receive a special blessing & prayer from Pastor John.

Sunday Sept 3: Last day of Combined Sunday School

Sunday Sept 10: Regular Sunday School resumes

Sunday Sept 17: Presentation of Bibles to 3^rd graders at all 3 church services

Getting to Know You Events! A series of small group gatherings are being organized to allow Pastor John and Jane to get to know us better and for us to get to know them. These informal, relaxed, times of conversation allow us to share our hopes and dreams for St Paul UMC and to consider where God may be leading us in our next faithful steps as a congregation. If you would be willing to host such a small group event in your home, at a local restaurant, or here at the church please connect with Pastor John to select a date and to learn more.                   

UMW GIANT YARD SALE FOR MISSIONS

All proceeds benefit missions through United Methodist Women.

 

Thursday, September 7              8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday, September 8                  8:00 AM – 4:00 PM  

                                                          Saturday, September 9               8:00 AM – Noon

 

St. Paul United Methodist Women greatly appreciates your past generous support for our Yard Sale for Missions.  We ask you once again to please consider donating items, providing baked goods, & volunteering your time for this year’s sale.   

 

DONATIONS for the yard sale may be dropped off in the Mizpah Classroom (A-6) from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Monday through Friday beginning Monday, AUGUST 7 through Friday, SEPTEMBER 1.  Call Erma Norcross at 263-8108 or Linda Strickler at 263-4975 if you need to arrange a special time to drop off your donation or to have someone pick up items. Do not leave items under the Family Life Center portico or on the porch of the office!  NO TELEVISIONS!

 

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS – on Tuesday, September 5, beginning at 9:00 AM to move the items to the Family Life Center and arrange them for the sale.   Usually, we work until early afternoon setting up.  Whatever time you can give is greatly appreciated! 

 

We welcome any help you can give during the actual sale too. People are always needed to “straighten” up the tables and offer assistance to shoppers.

 

We still can use baked goods (pies, brownies, and cookies, candy, etc.).  Items may be dropped off in the kitchen/FLC beginning Wednesday, September 6.

 

Help with take-down on Saturday, September 9, would be appreciated.  We begin about noon packing up left over items, taking down tables, etc., and are usually done by about 2:00 PM.    We would be grateful for any help you could give.

 

And one last request – please come shop!

 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

 

SEE YOU AT THE YARD SALE!

 

We are looking for donations of school supplies to help our local children get ready for school.  Paper, Pencils, Crayons, Notebooks, Folders, Pencil Sharpeners, Highlighters, Erasers, and Backpacks can be dropped off in the church office.

We are attempting to update the church directory.  If we do not have your current contact information, please fill out the form on the information tables or email the church office at stpaulchambersburg@gmail.com.