Weekend of October 25-26, 2014

Preacher: Pastor Danny Tutwiler

Readings: Revelation 14:6-7; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36

Baptized

October 26, 2014

Lillian Frances Chilelli

Join Us in the Family Life Center on Sunday For the Men’s Breakfast

(Proceeds support the Washington DC Trip)

&

Arm Yourself with a Walgreens Flu Shot

From 9-11 a.m.

St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery Annual Meeting:

To be held in the New building on

Wednesday, October 29th at 7 p.m.

All Members of St. Paul are Welcome to Attend

Come and Learn More About Your Cemetery

Pastor and Lyn Tutwiler Wish to

Invite All Our Brothers and Sisters in Christ

at St. Paul Lutheran Church, as We Celebrate the Marriage of

Our Son Andrew Tutwiler and Tracy Hauenstein

on Friday, November 7th at 4:00 p.m.

C h u r c h N e w s & U p c o m i n g E v e n t s

St. Paul's Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive St. Paul will be participating once again in the food drive for those in need inside and outside of our church. Please consider donating non-perishable food items and essential living items the first three weekends of November. The drop off point will be at the table in the Narthex by the kitchen window. If you would like to make a monetary donation instead, please mark your donation "Food Drive" and turn it in with your offering or in to the church office. We are also taking referrals of families to receive food boxes. Referral Forms are at the Welcome Center and will be kept confiden-tial. Volunteers are also needed to be a Priscos and Montgomery Market to collect food. Sign up sheets are also at the Welcome Center. Look at the display cases for detailed information. For more info, contact Scott Pfister at pfister0525@sbcglobal.net or 630-207-3470, or Sonja Meyer at jmsm76@aol.com or 630-464-8210.

Stop by the Welcome Center to pick up your family photos from the Fall Celebration.

Senior Min istry

Take a break and Breathe Again! Do you care for a senior family member or friend. Do you know someone who could use could benefit from a free couple hours to breathe again? Please let your friends and neighbors know that Saint Paul (85 S. Constitution, Aurora IL) now supports senior caregivers one Saturday a month. Simply call to complete set up an intake meeting, then bring your sen-ior-aged family member for a day out with us. You choose the days and times that fit your schedule. We will provide a safe, friendly place with trained staff and volunteers who support your visit with optional games, activities, devotions, crafts, songs and fun surprises. You get support for a couple hours to enjoy a much deserved break, to take care of busi-ness, or simply breathe again. Participants bring their own lunch and snack, and pay $25 for each Saturday’s visit. Call today, to RSVP for a break. Spaces are limited. Senior Respite Saturdays are open from 9AM-2PM on October 18; No-vember 15; December 20; January 17. For more information contact Deaconess Brenna Nunes at 630.896.3250 ext 607 or bnunes@stpaulaurora.org.

Bob and Mili French are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on October 28th.

New Membership Classes are starting in November. Please call the church Office to sign up.

Attention Singers: The Christmas Cantata will be performed the weekend of December 13/14. Rehearsals are on Thursdays from 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. in the church. Scores and rehearsal cd's are available. We would love to have you be a part of this festive celebration. This year's cantata is entitled "Shout The Good News." If you are interested, please come this Thursday evening. You can also email David Kellen at dkellen@stpaulaurora.org for more information.

Want to lead a small group? Whether you are new to leading or have experience but could use a leader refresher, you are invited to join Craig Mattes, Director of Group Life, and others for 10 weeks of Small Group Leader Basic train-ing beginning 11/9 from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. (room to be determined). Contact Craig at cmattes@stpaulaurora.org if interest-

ed and/or with questions.

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Y o u t h M i n i s t r y

Children’s Ministry

POWERHOUSE Sunday S’cool! These classes are each Sunday from 9:30-10:30 am at the Modular building. To get more information about these classes, and to register go to https://sundayschool.sparkhouseonline.org or chat with Deaconess Brenna about how these classes and events can enhance your child’s spiritual life and connection to Jesus. Play S’cool Classes (PK and K) Sunday S’cool Classes (1-3rd grades) Super S’cool Classes (4th -6th grades)

Sunday, Oct 26th

REFORMATION PARTY 9:30-10:30AM Join in the fun, learning about the reformation. Kids rotate from classroom to classroom with their friends to discover and the learn history of what Martin Luther did for the church.

Nursery Every Sunday Morning from 8 am to 12 pm. Babies and toddlers 0-3 years are invited to play in the church nursery while parents worship or attend classes. The nursery staff are paid, trained and background checked to provide families with a safe and secure alternative each Sunday.

Light Up the World will be returning on January 4th

of 2015. Planning has already begun, but if you want to be part of the team, please contact Andrew Tutwiler.

Youth Ministry will be collecting goods for College Care packages during the month of October. These care packages will be shipped out in November so all donations must be acquired by the end of October. We will be looking for donations that include: School supplies, toiletries, not perishable food, gift cards etc. Please turn in all donations to the church office.

Now Hiring!!! Are you looking for extra hours? Do you like to work with children? Why not consider working with Saint Paul’s Powerhouse teams? We are presently hiring at Saint Paul for trustworthy, energetic, responsible adults and youth 16 years+ to work with our children’s camps, respite days and Sunday morning nursery teams. The dates for camps and respite days are:

November Break Camp Thursday 6 November 12 - 6PM Friday 7 November 7AM - 6PM Saturday 8 November 10AM – 4PM (Family Respite Day) Monday 24 November 7AM – 6PM Tuesday 25 November 7AM – 6PM Wednesday 26 November 7AM – 6PM

Christmas Camp Friday 19 December 12 - 6PM Saturday 20 December 8AM – 4PM (Family Respite Day) Monday 22 December 7AM – 6PM Tuesday 23 December 7AM – 6PM

Our Sunday morning nursery is looking for energetic, positive staff to help with children 0-3 years old as their parents attend worship or education opportunities on Sunday mornings. The staff is paid and work 2 hour shifts when the nursery is open (8am-12noon) once or twice a month. Applicants must be over 18 years old, are background checked and receive periodic training. For more information please contact Dea-coness Brenna Nunes at children@stpaulaurora.org, or the church office 630.896.3250. Thank you.

Youth Ministry will be volunteering at Feed My Starving Children on November 22 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity for the youth to serve and give back during the Thanksgiving season. If you would like to volunteer please email Andrew Tutwiler at atutwiler@stpaulaurora.org.

Don’t Miss Out on November Break Camp and Our Family Respite Day! Stop by the Children’s Ministry Table for More Detailed Information or Contact

Deaconess Brenna Nunes at children@stpaulaurora.org

https://sundayschool.sparkhouseonline.orgmailto:children@stpaulaurora.orgmailto:children@stpaulaurora.org

Celebrate Recovery Every Friday at St. Paul

6:00 - Dinner & Fellowship

7:00 - Worship/ Large Group

8:00 - Small Groups

9:00 - Dessert and Fellowship (child care is available)

Celebrate Recovery — Recovery cannot be accomplished by yourself. Actually, trying to do everything yourself is often what got you into trou-

ble in the first place! To be successful on your Road to Recovery you need God, your own commitment and the support

and encouragement of friends.

All of us have hurts, hang-ups, or habits that affect our entire family. Experience the freedom of those chains breaking

off. Contact Larry Miller at lmiller2275@gmail.com for more details.

Outreach M i n i s t r y

Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministers care for people who are: Grieving, In a crisis, In need of long-term care, Dying, Hospitalized, Divorcing, Experiencing losses as they age, Going through a crisis of childbirth, The family and friends of people in crisis. Stephen Ministers: Listen, Explore feelings, Pray, Share Christ’s Love, Maintain confidentiality, Attend to the caregiving process and leave the results to God. For more information about Stephen Ministry, contact Andy Hoffman at andrewj.hoffman@comcast.net

Lost and Found Found A ring was found in the bathroom on Tuesday, September 16th during Senior VBS. If you have lost your ring please stop by the church office.

School News

St. Paul Lutheran School to host the Scholastic Book Fair on Thursday November 6th from 12-7 pm and Friday, November 7th from 9 am to 1 pm.

PTL Savory Select Cookie Dough Fundraiser starts soon. Be on the look-out for the order forms which will be going home in a few weeks. Awesome incentives for all sellers this year!!

Parent Teacher Conferences are November 6th and 7th.

In accordance with Part 425 of the 23 Illinois Administrative Code, the Illinois State Board of Education is pleased to extend Full Recognition status to your school for this school year.

mailto:andrewj.hoffman@comcast.net

MANNA BAGS Manna – in the Bible, the food miraculously provided for

the Israelites in the wilderness during their flight from Egypt – “good things which have been provided as sustenance”…

COME VISIT WITH ADDIE HATFIELD TODAY IN THE FAMILY LIFE CENTER TO SEE WHAT A MANNA BAG IS AND PICK UP ONE TO SHARE WITH THE

HOMELESS...9-11 DURING THE MEN’S BREAKFAST TODAY!

FLU SHOTS TODAY!!

October 26 (Sunday) 9-11 During Men’s Breakfast in the FLC

Walgreens is coming to St. Paul Lutheran and will have flu shots available to those who haven’t re-ceived them as yet. Bring your insurance card and Medi-

care card as Walgreens will bill them for you. If you don’t have insurance, the cost will be $25.00.

What’s Happening in Par ish Nursing?

COMMUNITY NEED Centennial House Residents

Help for bus passes For those trying to get their

education (GED) for employment and for

those needing medical or mental health visits. Need $200.00 to

purchase 100 passes… Contact Kitty

CPR/AED Training

THANKS TO THOSE

WHO ARE ATTENDING THE TRAINING TODAY!!

Pastor Angel Morales Betsey Ferraro Dawn Wrobe

Debra Sniezek Eric Caballero Krystal Hardy Louise DeWig

Molly Jung Paul Bishop

Nicolas Huerta Helena DeMoss

If you are interested in a

future class, please let Kitty know...

Should you or someone

you know need assistance

or care, please call me at

896-3250 ext 608 or email

me at kittyweber@sbcglobal.net

God’s Blessings on your week! Kitty Weber, Parish Nurse

AVAILABLE I HAVE RECEIVED A DONATION OF SEVERAL CARTONS OF BOOST, THE SUPPLEMENTAL DRINK...IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW

COULD USE THIS, PLEASE LET KITTY KNOW.

CENTENNIAL HOUSE (LOW INCOME HOUSING ON PLUM

STREET IN AURORA)

Thank you, once again, to the Thursday AM Ladies Bible Class and the Food Drive for donating the food, turkeys and time to serve a Thanksgiving dinner to those who are poor, developmentally or physically challenged and the

seniors of Centennial House. We will be cooking 5 turkeys and all the fixin’s on November 20th...A bless-

ing, for sure, for both those served and the servers!

W e e k l y a t S t . P a u l

WiFi? Need WiFi access while on our campus? Free access is available to our members and guests:

Bible Studies Sunday Beginning Nov. 2nd, Small Group Leader Basic Training. Please contact Craig Mattes, Director of Group Life at cmattes@stpaulaurora.org Bible Study with Joe Thomas in Room 109 in the church office from 9:30-10:30 am. Current discussion takes a look at some ways God sees us. High School Bible Study contact Andrew Tutwiler. Adult Special Needs Bible Class in session.. Children’s Church for 3-10 years meets at 8 am, 9:30 am and 11 am. Themes relate to the Gospel Lesson of the day. Powerhouse Sunday S’cool 9:30-10:30 am in the Modular building.

Monday Living Lights Bible Class meets 9-11 am in the Meeting Center of the new building. Contact: Wanda Horton at 630-947-4559.

Tuesday Men’s Bible Study, 7-8 am in the Meeting Center of the new building. Contact: Pastor Walt DeMoss at 630-896-3250 ext. 603. St. Paul Men's Club meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm from September through May in the New Building. Contact Bill Witte at 630-554-2103 or 630-710-5214 for more information and to RSVP.

Wednesday Men’s Bible Study, 6:30-7:30 am in the conference room. Contact Michael Elliott at mcelliott1957@att.net for information.

Thursday Women’s Bible Study (September-May) 9:00-11 am at the new building in the Meeting Center. Call Danna Grant (630-466-9084) for information.

Meetings

Thursday Wit-Knits, a knitting (and more!) group will be meeting weekly on Thursday’s from 9:30-11am. (September-May) Contact Gerry Blank 630-898-2523 or Mona Miller 630-896-8627 for information.

Friday Celebrate Recovery starts at 6 pm every Friday night. Meeting, Refreshments, Fellowship. Contact Larry Miller for more information at lmiller2275@gmail.com

Rehearsals

St. Paul Contemporary Worship Team - Wednesdays, 6:00 pm in the Sanctuary.

Traditional Mixed Choir - Thursdays, 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary.

Don’t Miss Out! Sign up today to receive email alerts and information from St. Paul.

Sign up on our website (www.stpaulaurora.org) or text STPAULAURORA to 22828.

Did you know…that you can contribute to our congregation ONLINE??

It’s easy – simply visit our website at www.stpaulaurora.org and click on the Qgiv icon. You can make one-time contribu-

tions or set up recurring ones. Perfect for insuring that your tithes and offerings for the Lord’s work continue even if you

can’t be here due to weather or travel. Questions? Contact Don Phelps dphelps@stpaulaurora.org.

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New to St. Paul?

Guests: Thank you for joining us in worship.

Welcome Card: Please register your attendance on the beige card

available from an usher and place it in the offering plate. This allows us to serve you as effectively as possible. Thanks for letting us know that you are worshiping!

Families with Children: We welcome infants and small children up to age two.

Our staffed nursery is upstairs in the pre-school area and available during and between Sunday morning services.

Nursing Moms: Please come to the nursery when you

need a quiet and private space.

St. Paul Board of Directors

Jack Meyer (Chairman), Eric Gustafson (Secretary), Louanne Heinisch, John Hendrickson, Ann West, Mel Wille

Weekly Attendance & Contributions:

October 18-19, 2014

Total Attendance: 540 Contributions: $17,031.38

85 S. Constitution Drive Aurora, IL 60506 Website: www.stpaulaurora.org Telephone: 630-896-3250

Church Contacts Rev. Danny Tutwiler,

Senior Pastor, x604

dtutwiler@stpaulaurora.org

Rev. Angel Morales,

Assistant Pastor, x609

amorales@stpaulaurora.org

Rev. Walter DeMoss,

Assistant Pastor, x603

wdemoss@stpaulaurora.org

Don Phelps, Director of Operations/Assimilation, x602

dphelps@stpaulaurora.org

Craig Mattes,

Director of Group Life, x623

cmattes@stpaulaurora.org

Worship Services

Saturday: Traditional@ 5 pm

Sunday: Traditional @ 8 am

Spanish @ 9:30 am

Contemporary @ 11 am

Men’s Breakfast Club Calendar Adult tickets $7 & Children (12 and under) $4

...Mark your Calendars…

Oct. 26th – Washington D C trip Nov. 30th – Youth Group

Jan. 25th – Wal-Camp Mar. 1st – Hesed House

Mar. 29th – Preschool Bikes and Trikes Apr. 5th – Easter Pancake and Sausage only

– Free Will Donation Apr. 26th – God’s Gardeners

St. Paul Lutheran Church

Email: info@stpaulaurora.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/StPaulAurora Twitter: http://twitter.com/StPaulAurora

Sermon Notes

“The Imaginary Jesus”

Text: Romans 3:9-26

1. Why do people create an imaginary Jesus? Have you ever created an imaginary Jesus to help

you justify your actions or beliefs?

2. What examples of an imaginary Jesus do we see from the medieval Christian Church?

a. Sacrifice on the cross was not _______________ for salvation

b. Delegated power to forgive sins to the ____________

c. The Pope would extend forgiveness to those who _____________ (indulgences)

3. What truth does Romans 3 teach us about ourselves and God?

a. There is ____ _____ righteous Righteousness from _________

b. All have __________ To all who ___________

c. No one _________ God God presented Him __________ of atonement

d. No one does _________ Man is justified by _______ apart from the Law

4. This is the real Jesus of Scripture. This is the truth of Scripture. He expects you to change

through this truth, not you to change this truth.