Saint Paul Lutheran Church and School
The Sword December 2014
750 W Keady Ct., Roseburg, OR 97471
541 – 673-7212 www.stpaulroseburg.org
Identity in Christ
We have been preaching through Ephesians with the mega theme: Who am I? Finding your Identity in Christ.
This means the following so far:
I am not defined by my past sins, but I am redeemed
I am predestined
I have knowledge of God and this life: I am enlightened
I am not defined by my performance, but I am saved by grace
I am reconciled to God
I am a fellow heir with all Christians regardless of race
I am loved by God
I am a member of the body of Christ
I pray that as we move forward in this series, our identities would be so formed in Christ that it would inform
everything else in our lives.
Your Partner in the Gospel,
Pastor Andrew
Visit our website for pictures and updates on all church activities
www.stpaulroseburg.org
Inside this issue: School News………………………......2
LWML………………………………………3
Care Ministry…………………………..3
Youth Group Update………….……4
Growth Groups…….………….….….5
December Celebrations….…......6
Dec. 18 –will be the Children’s
Christmas Program at UCC
Christmas Family Chapel
will be held at 8:50 am on December 4th
and December 10th
These 2 services will be our Advent
Services
Page 2
Saint Paul Lutheran School News
St. Paul Lutheran School has its own website!
Please visit us at:
www.stpaullutheranschool.org
At our site you can see information regarding classes and childcare and view upcoming events and calendar!
Celebrate Christmas!
We are very thankful during this thanksgiving season for all the great families here at St. Paul. We have a very
busy month coming up in December. On December 4th
and 10th
from 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. we are inviting
parents to attend Chapel. Also, we have our annual Christmas Program on December 18th
at 6:30 p.m. We are
very excited about this year’s Christmas Program and are very thankful to be able to share about Jesus during
the Christmas season. We are very appreciative to all the teachers and parents as well as the volunteers that
help with our school. May God bless all of you who support our school and bless your families during
Christmas. !
Christmas break for St. Paul School is December 22nd
-January 4th
Childcare will be available December 22, 23, 24th
, December 30,,31
st
The last day to sign up for child care is December 17th —please see Sherri Hu in the office.
School will resume on Monday, January 5th
, 2015.
Christmas Blessings to you and your loved ones
Pastor Andrew Farhat Principal Kyle Crane
. Thank you Janice Mattos and Becky O'Neill for maintaining our prayer request
line. If you would like to be part of our phone prayer chain contact Janice Mattos at 541-680-8637. If you would like to be part of
our email prayer chain contact Becky at [email protected]
Page 3
LWML News Barbara Campbell, President
Advent and Christmas are now upon us. A very blessed time of the year. Our LWML women will be busy as
usual serving in various capacities. We will be providing "brunch" for those attending our morning Advent services on
December 4 and 10. Following the service, those who have signed up will journey to Myrtle Creek for a "Christmas Tea"
at the Painted Lady.
We are currently collecting cookie tins to once again fill and offer for sale at the Children's Christmas Program.
We invite all women of the congregation to bake your favorite cookie (one that holds together well) and bring them to the
church by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning, December 17.
God bless you and your families as you celebrate the "reason for the season", the birth of our Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ.
May God bless all your Christmas celebrations with His great love.
Barbara Campbell for St. Paul LWML
You may purchase Poinsettias for the altar in Honor or in Memory of a loved one.
Checks should be made out to St. Paul LWML, the cost is $7.00 each.
You may also donate to the Altar guild separately by submitting a check made out to St. Paul LWML
Lynn Mathweg, Director
With Christmas fast approaching, it's time to remember our homebound with cards and phone calls. Our
homebound members are looking forward to the upcoming holidays and hearing from you. Bette Hand, Pat Churchill,
Margie Derr, Pastor Len Galster, LaVerne Jaeger, Don and Betty Kitzman remain at home. Mary Yackle and Leroy
Johnson are at Riverview Terrace. Carolee Fourtner is at Manor House. Carol Anderson is at Curry Manor. Remember
to keep these friends in your thoughts and prayers.
Thank you also to those who have continued to keep our homebound uplifted in prayer.
If you have questions or concerns please contact Lynn Mathweg at 541 672-8694
Happy birthday, Jesus!
Page 4
Youth Group Update
Youth Group Christmas party Wed., Dec. 17th
6:30-8:30pm at the Timothy House.
Bring some snacks to share and a white elephant gift for the gift exchange.
See you there!
Pastor Andrew’s sermons air every Tuesday at 12:40 pm on
KGRV radio 700 AM and can be downloaded anytime from our
website. CDs are also available from the church office
Mite Sock Sunday Don’t forget to bring your Mite Socks on Sunday
December 7st If you forget your sock, you may
give the collected money to a LWML member the
following Sunday
The North Roseburg Growth Group is again purchasing gifts for the residents of Casa de Belen.
There is a tree in the entry with the needed gifts written on tags. If you would like to assist us in our efforts,
please take a tag and return the gift, un-wrapped, to the box on the hearth marked “Casa de belen Gifts” by
Sunday December 14th. Some of the gifts are more expensive than others. Two or more couples (or families) might
go together to purchase those.
We thank you in advance for your willingness to help us reach out in love to those less fortunate than ourselves.
If you have any questions, please call Elaine Warren at 541-580-0303
Prayer shawls Just a reminder, we have prayer shawls
available to give to friends, family and those
in need. Our prayer shawls were created by
hand and stitched with prayers of love, hope,
comfort and joy. The shawls are a gift, a hug
from God. We pray that the shawl will bring
blessings of warmth and the knowledge that
they are loved.
Contact Lynn Mathweg at
[email protected] or 541-672-8694.
Sleeping Mats for the Homeless
We have several members who are joining Heidi
and Charitee Voohees in crocheting sleeping mats
for the homeless here in Douglas County. If you
would like to join this very worthwhile
project, directions to create mats will be
provided. Contact Lynn Mathweg at 541-672-8694
or [email protected]. Otherwise you can help
by bringing your plastic grocery bags to church. It
takes 500 to 700 to create a mat so, any bags you
donate would be appreciated. Bags can be left in
the fireside room.
This is an ongoing project and bags are always
needed.
Page 5
St. Paul Lutheran Church -
Multi-Aged Bible Class A class that reads and discusses different sections of the Bible together.
Meets Sundays and 9:00 AM, all year long in the Library at St. Paul Lutheran School’s building.
Single and Couples (childcare available) A group open to all that discusses the sermon text from Sunday in more detail and how to approach application in their own
lives.
Meets the 1st Friday of each month at 6pm for a potluck and time in the word at the Timothy House or Pastor Andrew’s
home. For information contact Pastor Andrew Farhat at [email protected]
Multi-Age Del Rio Group is open to all and meets every Monday at 7 PM to discuss the sermon from Sunday in more detail and to help
make applicable to our lives. Call Mike at 541-430-7925 for more information.
Sutherlin Group is open to all and meets every Tuesday at 2:00 PM.
Call Kyle at 541-459-2385 for more information
West Harvard Group is a group open to all and meets every Tuesday at 1:30 PM.
Call Glenn at 541-957-0947 for more information.
Life Light Bible Study. They meet in the West Roseburg Area on Tuesdays at 2PM..
The leader and contact is Jim Kuether at 503-260-5972 email is: [email protected].
Men’s Multi-Age McMennamins Group
A group that discusses Scripture based books that are related to the meaning and application of the Bible in one’s life.
Meets every 3rd
Friday 6:30 p.m. at McMennamins in Roseburg, contact Phil Hu at 541-863-9749 or [email protected]
for more information.
Women’s Multi-Age Garden Valley Group, Women of God’s word growing in the knowledge of God.
Open to all women. Currently reading through The Vine Speaks.
Meets the first Thursday of the month at 7 PM. Call Barbara at 541-672-6302 for more information.
Winchester (North Roseburg) Group
Through our weekly Bible study, we will be drawn closer to God; through fellowship, we will be a blessing to one another;
by giving of our time and talents, we will make a difference to others in our community.
Meets every Thursday at 9:30 AM. Call Elaine at 541-672-0477 for more information.
Christian Book Study- This group gives women a chance to get together and read Christian books.
Then using scripture find practical ways to apply these lessons to everyday life.
Meets every second Monday 6:30 p.m. at Timothy house. Call Sherri at 541-863-9750 for time and place.
LWML (Lutheran Women’s Missionary League) The mission of the (LWML) is to assist each women of The Lutheran
Church- Missouri Synod in affirming her relationship with the Triune God so that she is enabled to use her gifts in ministry to
the people of the world
Meets the 1st Thursday of the Month in the Timothy House. Contact Barb Campbell @ 541 672-2976 for time.
Teens Group A group of teenagers seeking fellowship and relevant application of the Bible in their lives. Once students finish
confirmation class they are encouraged and expected to get connected with this group.
Meets every Wednesday at 6:30 PM in Timothy House. Contact Dave at 541-580-3900 for more information.
Children’s Church Classes for children ages 4-8 to learn about the Bible.
Sundays during the first half of the service. Meets in the educational wing just past the elevator.
Confirmation A group open to 6
th- 8
th grade students who want to learn the major doctrines of the Christian faith in preparation for
receiving their first communion. Meets Sundays at 9:20 am in the Music Room at St. Paul
Page 6
MacKenzie Fitzsimmons
Jacqueline Janzen
Gary Wilfong
Aysha True
David Larecy
Glen (G.O.) Pederson
MaryLou Carroll
Marjorie Derr
Vicky Kuester
Derek Simmons
Michael Brosius
Denny Napier
Addison Weckerle
Amy Felker
Emanuel Skarlatos
Shirley Triber
Allessondra Belloir
Sinah Pederson
Jeffrey Nelson
Todd Hinrichs
Joyce Kuether
Jack Bass
Marilyn Makela
Thomas Murray
Gene Kemp
Meet with Pastor Andrew
every other Wednesday
in the sanctuary at 1:15pm
for a time of dedicated
prayer
for our church and school
December 2
December 3
December 4
December 5
December 6
December 8
December 12
December 15
December 15
December 15
December 18
December 18
December 18
December 19
December 19
December 20
December 21
December 21
December 22
December 23
December 23
December 29
December 29
December 30
December 31
Christmas Eve Service
December 24th at 5:00pm
Christmas Day Service
December 25th at both the
8:30 and 10:30am services
Pastor Andrew & Daisy Farhat December 4
Robert & Lois Ford December 11
Bob & Joyce Aldrich December 17
Thomas & Kay Murray December 22
David & Lynn Mathweg December 27
December Calendar Events Sundays: Worship Services
8:30 Traditional
10:30 Contemporary
Coffee/lemonade and cookies will be served after each
service
Children’s Church & Nursery is only offered
at the 10:30 service.
Wednesdays:
Prayer Team 1:15 pm
Fridays:
Quilting 9:00 am
LWML meeting 1st Thursday at Noon, Timothy House
Elders meeting 2nd
Thursday 6:00 pm
School Ministry Team 2nd
Sunday 9:00 am
Parent Teacher Organization 2nd
Th. 5:30 pm
Finance Committee 3rd
Thursday Noon
Special dates November 30 First Sunday of Advent
December 7 Second Sunday of Advent
December 14 Third Sunday of Advent
December 21 Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 24 Christmas Eve
December 25 Christmas Day
If we have missed your birthday or anniversary
Please contact the Church office.
We may not have your information in our computer.