Exciting Things are Happening At St. Paul!! See below for all the details |
Upcoming Events
Sermon Series
During October, we will be exploring the scriptural understandings of the human condition. We will explore images of body, heart, mind, and spirit from a Biblical perspective. Though we often divide ourselves into component parts, the great revelation of the Word of God is how we are more than the sum of our parts. The title of this series is "Delightfully Designed" and it would be wonderful to invite those who struggle with esteem issues, body image issues, anxiety and fear challenges, and those trapped in grief. Indeed all who are held hostage by addictions, their own minds, or emotional turmoil should find value through this sermon series. Sermon Titles October 6, 2019 Delightfully Designed Bodies October 13, 2019 Delightfully Designed Hearts October 20, 2019 Delightfully Designed Minds October 27, 2019 Delightfully Designed Spirits (just in time for Halloween!)
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United Methodist Women
United Methodist Women will have a meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 19th in the Library. The speaker will be from Noah’s House and Gracie’s Place. They are recovery homes in Chambersburg for men and women. Everyone is welcome to attend. |
Concert
MANOR WINDS CONCERT OCTOBER 6 AT 3:00 PM
St. Paul Special Events is pleased to welcome the Manor Winds Quintet for a concert of classical selections on Sunday, October 6, at 3:00 PM in the nave. There is no admission charged. A free will offering will be taken.
A Lancaster-based ensemble, Manor Winds is comprised of five musicians who come together to rehearse in an historic farmhouse on Manor Street in Lancaster, PA. Since their formation in the spring of 2016, they have given over 40 performances throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. At home in both traditional and non-traditional settings, Manor Winds strives for professional performances of both standard and modern wind quintet repertoire. Built upon friendships developed in the freelancing community, Matthew Angelo (flute), Lauren Fairfull, (oboe), Christy Banks (clarinet), Anne Nye (horn), and Robin Plant (bassoon) believe that quality chamber music should be readily available to the region's diverse population and enjoy sharing their love of music and collaboration with their audiences. For more information on the group and individual performers, please visit their website at www.manorwinds.com.
Plan to join us for a delightful afternoon of music!  |
Author's Fair
Please
plan to attend the seventh annual Authors’ Fair on Saturday, October 12, 2019,
from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Family Life Center. Authors will be on hand to sell and sign
their books. A wide variety of both fiction and non-fiction books will be available.
The many different genres include historical fiction, memoirs, Civil War,
children’s stories, mystery, romance, autobiography, cookbooks, cat stories,
poetry, self-help, and Holocaust stories. Food will be available for purchase
from Coach’s Corner BBQ. Call Judy
Walter at 717-261-1095 for more information.  |
Christmas Cards needed
The United Methodist Women will be collecting NEW Christmas Cards again this year to be taken to the local Nursing Homes. There will be a BOX in the Office Reception area for card collection. Sunday, Nov 17, will be the deadline for collecting cards. We would like to thank everyone in advance for their Christmas Card contributions. Any questions, please contact Carolyn Willis at 264-3038. |
Upcoming Ministry Special Events
Upcoming Ministry Special Events
Children’s Ministry News- October 2019 October 6: Sunday School from 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Children's Choir and Kids for Christ from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
October 13: Sunday School from 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Children's Choir and Kids for Christ from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
October 20: Sunday School from 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Children's Choir and Kids for Christ from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
October 26: Trunk or Treat from 11 am-1 pm (FLC and main parking lot) **Adults- Come and decorate a car trunk OR a table inside the FLC! **Children- Ages 0-5th Grade; come dressed in costume & bring a bag to collect your treats! Lots of fun- games, crafts, and snacks for everyone! **Youth- dress up and help run some of the games and activities!
October 27: Sunday School from 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Children's Choir and Kids for Christ from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
*** Children’s Ministry is ALWAYS looking for folks to come and teach OR simply help the classroom teachers during our Sunday School hour each week from 9:45-10:45. If you love kids and have your clearances, WE WANT YOU!!! Please speak directly to Cindy or phone/text her at 717-372-8199 if you’d like to serve your church and these precious children in this way. We have many, many dates where teachers OR helpers are needed. Please come to room A2 if you want to see the sign up list. THANK YOU!!!
In the month of October, the children's ministry will be having the "Moo-ve Out Hunger" food drive. Everybody is encouraged to bring in non-perishable items for the food bank and place them in the carts that are normally available on Sundays. So why is there "moo" in the name? If the church as a whole collects 3,500 items throughout the month, Pastor John will kiss a cow at our celebration to be held November 17. More details to come closer to the time! So start bringing in those items and watch our weekly tracker get closer to the goal. |
Bible Study
The Wednesday Evening Fellowship and Bible study at the Parsonage (487 Starr Ave, Chambersburg) will resume on Wednesday September 11th at 6:30pm. Bring a covered dish to share and a Bible. Our theme will be "Old, New, and Now' which will explore themes/events from the Old Testament, how they translated into the New Testament, and how we might apply them now in 2019! Everyone is welcome to this small group study of God's word. Please talk to Pastor John if you have any questions. |
Garden Help needed
We Need help in the Garden! All 429 pounds so far this summer has gone to our food pantry. We will now have garden work nights on Mondays at 5:30pm!!! PLEASE. HELP. |
Raise the Roof
An update for the “Raise The Roof” campaign. “Raise The Roof” campaign status update:
The congregational interview process has been completed with an enormous
amount of input to Rev. Zeiders concerning everyone’s feelings and expectations
for the future of the church. The interview data will be incorporated into a
Feasibility Study that will be presented to the congregation.
This past Sunday, Rev. Zeiders made a presentation to all three services
explaining the campaign Case For Support and outlining the future steps in the
campaign process.
On Sunday, September 15th, Rev. Zeiders will make another presentation
during the Sunday services.
The work on the roof has been completed and the final contractor invoices
have been submitted for payment. They will be paid from money already collected
for that purpose and by using some other savings funds. One of the goals of the
campaign is to replenish the savings funds used to pay the current
invoices.
Future campaign activities include the request for monetary pledges and a
campaign celebration event. Keep watching this newsletter and the Sunday
bulletins for updates. |
Adult Christian Education Opportunities
Adult Christian Education Opportunities Sunday 9:45 am Bible Study group (meets in A1). Our focus is to review and discuss the weekly Devotional readings from the Upper Room Disciplines daily Devotions readings with the purpose of applying the readings to our daily lives. Please contact John Byam for more information or just join us each Sunday in A1.
Sunday 11:00 am Passion Groups FOR ANYONE 13 & UP Atmosphere PG Do you have an “eye” for strategic decorating, and purposeful use of a space? Then the Atmosphere Passion Group is for you! Join with a small group to study the Bible and faith topics together, while simultaneously planning how to create the most intentional and strategically decorated worship space for St. Paul’s 9:45 worship experience. Stage lighting, painting, building, and decorating are key components of this group. This group will meet from 11am-12pm Sunday mornings in the Youth Room. This Passion Group is led by Shelley Saber. Music PG Do you love worshiping through song? Is Word FM or the contemporary music station on Spotify, Alexa, or Pandora one of your best friends? Do you play a musical instrument or love to sing? Then the Music Passion Group is for you! Join with a small group to study the Bible and faith topics together, while simultaneously discovering the difference between worship and performance; answering questions like, how do you play an instrument or sing with excellence but keep a humble spirit of worship. This Passion Group will meet from 11am-12pm on Sunday mornings in A1. This Passion Group is led by Michelle Flook. Tech PG Do you have a passion for audio/visual elements? Lighting, sound, video? Then the Tech Passion Group is for you! Join with a small group to study the Bible and faith topics together, while simultaneously discussing and planning the lighting, sound, and video elements for the 9:45 worship service at St. Paul. Learn the ins and outs of the new sound equipment, new lighting options, and new live streaming video features! This Passion Group will meet from 11am-12pm on Sunday mornings in the back of the FLC. This Passion Group is led by Brian and Paula Goodhart.
11:00 am QUEST The QUEST Adult Christian Education group meets Sunday’s at 11 am in the St Paul library. Our goal is to learn about God’s love and salvation. We use the “Right Now “ internet media platform to enhance, clarify and promote our understanding of God, His Son Jesus and the Holy Spirit. We are made whole by God and prepared to share His “Good News” with others. Please come and see. Sunday 6pm – church nursery, join the FLIGHT (Families Learning in God’s House Together) Group. This is a relaxed, family-friendly group, where all are welcome! Led by Nicole Buhrman. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the Month at 10am in the Parlor We enjoy fellowship with each other in a relaxed and supportive setting. As a small group we decide what Christian focus study we will discuss. In the past we have talked about enhancing loving relationships, discerning God’s voice in our lives and other Christian themes. We invite you to join us. Wednesday Evenings at the home of the Pastor at 487 Starr Ave Chambersburg we have an adult Bible Study. Pastor John leads a study of books of the Bible and we discuss life applications from that study. We eat together at 6:30 (cover dish sharing) and then have study from 7:00-8:30. This smaller atmosphere allows for more in depth reflection and application. Please contact Pastor John at jkratz@susumc.org for more information. Campus PG Do you connect with God through nature and the outdoors? Do you have a passion for produce and flower gardening, and caring for an outdoor space? Then the Campus Passion Group is for you. Join with a small group to study the Bible and faith topics together, while simultaneously caring for St. Paul’s Community Garden and campus. This group will meet on Thursdays from 5:30-7:30pm at the St. Paul Community Garden picnic table. This Passion Group is led by Chris Mayer. Hospitality PG Meets the Saturday before the 1st Sunday at 5pm in the Family Life Center Hospitality Passion Group: Do you have a passion for hospitality? Do you have a heart for welcoming a stranger into your life and into the life of your faith community? Do you enjoy greeting people, feeding people, and or getting to know people? Have you or would you like to serve as a greeter, a small group host, an usher, a parking lot greeter, a pew/row greeter, or providing snack on a Sunday morning? If so then this is the group for you! We meet once a month for a devotional moment, and discussion on becoming a welcoming church through the act of hospitality. During our meeting time we assist in setting up the Family Life Center for Communion and Worship for the 1st Sunday of the month. The hospitality group is led by Darlene Coldsmith. |
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