ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
DECEMBER 2013
NEWSLETTER
St. Paul’s is Committed to Encouraging Growth and Fellowship by Sharing the Word and Gifts from GOD and by living our Christian Beliefs Everywhere and Always.
St Paul’s Scrip Report Third Quarter 2013
Clauson Family Trio Dinner Concert on November 17, 2013
We hosted for the first time a dinner concert on Sunday November 17th in the Fellowship Hall as a fund raiser. Tickets were sold for $25.00 per person which included a catered meal and two hour concert by the Clauson family. We had 100 tickets available for sale and were sold out by November 13th. We had several members help with the serving and cleaning up after the meal, for no charge to enjoy the concert. We had opinion forms on the tables and received 41 back filled out asking us to hold this event again. Many appreciate being able to see and hear the Clauson family without the trip to Coloma Wisconsin. We received many complements on the Fellowship Hall and the new addition. Thank You to everyone who has helped over the last couple of years in getting this addition to our Church property. We have a long way to go before the project is completed, but are happy to be able to use a nice gathering area without stairs and bathrooms in the same building.
Life Touch Church Directory: St. Paul’s and Luther Memorial have contracted to have a new photo directory made for the Church. Please update your contact information before December 15 in church or at gmoestreich@gmail.com. Life Touch will be setting up appointment on March 20, 2014 for pictures sittings at St. Paul’s, and March 21 & 22 at Luther Memorial. We need your phone number to reserve time for your family or group sitting.
MHS Choirs will present its annual Christmas Concert on Sunday December 15 at 2 pm in the MHS Auditorium. Community members who enjoy singing are invited to be a part of the choir for the conclusion of the concert to sing several choruses from Handel’s Messiah. Rehearsals are scheduled for Wed. Dec. 5, Thur. Dec. 12 from 6-6;45 pm in the High School Choir Room, and Dress rehearsal will be in MHS Auditorium on Saturday Dec. 14 from 10-11 am. Contact Jim Bjorklund at 715-536-4594 (#18095) or james.bjorklund@maps.k12.wi.us if you are interested or need more information.
PINE CREST CRAFT AND BAKE SALE
You are invited on December 5 from 10:00 to 4:00 in the facility lobby and activity area. The proceeds will go to the Resident Assistance Fund. For information call Deb or Karen at 715-539-2535.
“SHARING CHRISTMAS SPIRIT 2013” If you or someone you know will be alone over the holidays, please call the Merrill Area Community Enrichment Center 715-536-4226 by De. 16th with your name, address and phone number. We will be happy to make this a wonderful Christmas for you with gifts and food. Deliveries will be on Monday Dec. 23rd.
DECEMBER 2013
NEWSLETTER
St. Paul’s is Committed to Encouraging Growth and Fellowship by Sharing the Word and Gifts from GOD and by living our Christian Beliefs Everywhere and Always.
St Paul’s Scrip Report Third Quarter 2013
Clauson Family Trio Dinner Concert on November 17, 2013
We hosted for the first time a dinner concert on Sunday November 17th in the Fellowship Hall as a fund raiser. Tickets were sold for $25.00 per person which included a catered meal and two hour concert by the Clauson family. We had 100 tickets available for sale and were sold out by November 13th. We had several members help with the serving and cleaning up after the meal, for no charge to enjoy the concert. We had opinion forms on the tables and received 41 back filled out asking us to hold this event again. Many appreciate being able to see and hear the Clauson family without the trip to Coloma Wisconsin. We received many complements on the Fellowship Hall and the new addition. Thank You to everyone who has helped over the last couple of years in getting this addition to our Church property. We have a long way to go before the project is completed, but are happy to be able to use a nice gathering area without stairs and bathrooms in the same building.
Life Touch Church Directory: St. Paul’s and Luther Memorial have contracted to have a new photo directory made for the Church. Please update your contact information before December 15 in church or at gmoestreich@gmail.com. Life Touch will be setting up appointment on March 20, 2014 for pictures sittings at St. Paul’s, and March 21 & 22 at Luther Memorial. We need your phone number to reserve time for your family or group sitting.
MHS Choirs will present its annual Christmas Concert on Sunday December 15 at 2 pm in the MHS Auditorium. Community members who enjoy singing are invited to be a part of the choir for the conclusion of the concert to sing several choruses from Handel’s Messiah. Rehearsals are scheduled for Wed. Dec. 5, Thur. Dec. 12 from 6-6;45 pm in the High School Choir Room, and Dress rehearsal will be in MHS Auditorium on Saturday Dec. 14 from 10-11 am. Contact Jim Bjorklund at 715-536-4594 (#18095) or james.bjorklund@maps.k12.wi.us if you are interested or need more information.
PINE CREST CRAFT AND BAKE SALE
You are invited on December 5 from 10:00 to 4:00 in the facility lobby and activity area. The proceeds will go to the Resident Assistance Fund. For information call Deb or Karen at 715-539-2535.
“SHARING CHRISTMAS SPIRIT 2013” If you or someone you know will be alone over the holidays, please call the Merrill Area Community Enrichment Center 715-536-4226 by De. 16th with your name, address and phone number. We will be happy to make this a wonderful Christmas for you with gifts and food. Deliveries will be on Monday Dec. 23rd.
DECEMBER WORSHIP SCHEDULE
DECEMBER 1 COMMUNION WORSHIP 8:30 AM
DECEMBER 8 WORSHIP SERVICE 8:30 AM
Quartet 4 Him Concert
DECEMBER 15 COMMUNION WORSHIP 8:30AM
DECEMBER 22 CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS
PROGRAM/ WORSHIP SERVICE 8:30 AM
DECEMBER 24 CANDLE LIGHT CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP SERVICE 6:00 PM
DECEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP 8:30AM
DECEMBER 29 CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP 8:30 AM
Children’s Christmas program is during the regular worship service on December 22nd at the regular worship time of 8:30 am. The Christmas Eve worship service will be a candle light service with a special guest telling the story of the birth of Jesus.
Starting on January 5th Worship Service time will be 10:30 am with Sunday School remaining at 9:30 am.
2014 Giving Envelopes are in the Fellowship hall for you to pick up starting on December 1st. Please pick up your box and family members boxes as soon as possible. Thank You.
DECEMBER 8 WORSHIP SERVICE 8:30 AM
Quartet 4 Him Concert
DECEMBER 15 COMMUNION WORSHIP 8:30AM
DECEMBER 22 CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS
PROGRAM/ WORSHIP SERVICE 8:30 AM
DECEMBER 24 CANDLE LIGHT CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP SERVICE 6:00 PM
DECEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP 8:30AM
DECEMBER 29 CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP 8:30 AM
Children’s Christmas program is during the regular worship service on December 22nd at the regular worship time of 8:30 am. The Christmas Eve worship service will be a candle light service with a special guest telling the story of the birth of Jesus.
Starting on January 5th Worship Service time will be 10:30 am with Sunday School remaining at 9:30 am.
2014 Giving Envelopes are in the Fellowship hall for you to pick up starting on December 1st. Please pick up your box and family members boxes as soon as possible. Thank You.
