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The Pathfinder Volume 17, Issue 11 - December 2019
St. Paul United Church of Christ, Columbia, IL
Special music at each service,
closing with candlelight
“Silent Night”
6:30 p.m. Children’s Choirs (Nursery available)
Service of Scripture/Carols/Special Music
8:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
Service of Scripture/Carols/Special Music
11:00 p.m. Adult Bell Choirs
Service of Scripture/Carols/Message/ Holy Communion
FOR PASTORAL NEEDS
DURING THE HOLIDAYS…
December 25 - 31:
Contact Pastor Bob at 618-978-5579
Evening of December 31 - January 5:
Contact Pastor Keith at 330-388-0920
BOARD AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Annual Report articles are due to
Cathy in the office on Thursday,
December 12.
Email articles to:
December 1, marks the beginning of Advent for
the preparation on celebrating the birth of Jesus
Christ. The four Sundays preceding Christmas
are recognized by four virtues; hope, peace, joy
and love. It is a busy time for the church. The
church is decorated with evergreen, wreaths,
Christmas trees, Advent candles and poinsettias. The stable is
placed in the sanctuary where Jesus, Mary, Joseph, shepherds,
wise men and animals are represented.. The Sunday School
children will receive Advent activities to be shared with their
family and the annual children’s Christmas program will be
performed. The Giving Tree will be in the Welcome Center from
which anyone may choose to add something special for those in
need. The Chancel Choir, children’s choir and the bell choirs are
rehearsing music for Advent and Christmas. The church band will
bring special music to those in nursing homes. Wonderful
handcrafted items will be available for sale at the Fair Trade
Market with the proceeds allowing people from impoverished
countries to earn a fair wage for their work. Carolers will bring
music to the shut-ins. This is a great way for those of any age to
share their voices. The caroling this year will be followed by a
chili supper. There will be three Christmas Eve services.
May celebrating the miracle of the birth of Jesus Christ and
offering hope, love, joy and peace to others bring the true spirit of
Christmas into our hearts.
The Consistory
CHRISTMAS CAROLING - ALL ARE WELCOME!
Sunday, December 22 - Meet in the Welcome Center at 4 p.m.
Chili Supper to follow at no cost!
If you have any questions, please contact
Karen Kirk at 618-550-8831
or Rev. Sheldon Culver at 636-795-0750.
THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED
DECEMBER 25, 26 AND JANUARY 1,
IN OBSERVATION OF THE HOLIDAYS.
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, IS THE LAST
DAY FOR 2019 CONTRIBUTIONS.
Merry Christmas &
Happy New Year
from the staff at
St. Paul
United Church of Christ
and
Little Friends Preschool!
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Our hope is that your family will experience Christmas together in a meaningful way this holiday
season; and the Advent in an Ornament will help towards that goal. All families of our church can
pick up an Advent bag on Sunday, December 1. Grandparents can pick up one to do with their
grandkids. No kids? All are a part of our church family. May the Holy Spirit bless you, during this
activity to find special meaning to your journey this year to Christmas. Only 100 Advent Bags
available.
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SAVE THE DATE: Our Sunday School Christmas Program is on Sunday, December 15, at the 10:30 a.m. service.
Wrapping All the Way is a kid’s Christmas musical. Everyone loves to hear our children sing-especially at
Christmas, so let the joy of the season ring throughout our church as our children present Wrapping All the Way.
Refreshments will be served following the service.
Rehearsals for the Christmas program are Saturday, December 7, and 14, at 10:30 a.m.
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HOLIDAY FOOD BASKETS
Our Sunday School is collecting items for Holiday Food baskets. Items that are needed for our holiday
baskets:
For your convenience, you may pick up our new purple “On a Mission” bags in the Welcome Center or Fellowship
Hall and fill them with your donation; or you can donate cash, or a check made out to St. Paul UCC - Memo:
“Holiday Food Baskets.” Please return donations by December 15, for Christmas baskets.
MEN’S BREAKFAST
Saturday, December 2 - 8 a.m.
Sign up in the Welcome Center.
Simon Peter:
Flawed, but Faithful Disciple
BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE
Thursday, December 19
Christmas Day will be here before we know it! It
will be a time when families and friends will
celebrate the end of anticipation, and the birth of
the Messiah. Hope will finally arrive wrapped in a
manger. People will feast, sing, give, laugh and share in the
celebration of the Immanuel, God with us.
However, the reality is that not everyone experiences joy this time
of year. Holidays can bring about painful memories that remind us
of persons whom we have loved and lost. We grieve traditions that
have long been practiced but won’t feel quite the same, or change
completely. There may be other reasons why this season will be
difficult. Perhaps you have lost your job and with it the security it
brings. Maybe you just feel lost at the moment, and uncertain about
what the future might hold. It may not feel like the “holly jolly”
Christmas everyone is talking about.
On Thursday, December 19, at 6:30 p.m., we will be having a
Blue Christmas service in the sanctuary, for anyone in the
community that needs a place to feel blue with others who find this
season difficult. It will be a time of silent reflection and prayer.
Potatoes
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Gravy
Durkee Dried French Onions
Jell-O
Mini Marshmallows
Stuffing
Sweet Potatoes
Pumpkin Pie Filling
Milnot
Canned Cranberries
Yellow Cake Mix
YOUTH NEWS
December 7
Breakfast with Mary & Joseph
8 - 10 a.m.
SYF and Confirmation Lock-in,
7 p.m. - 8 a.m.
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For the entire month of December, the
Senior Youth Fellowship (SYF) will be
hosting the fellowship time between
services. All money donated at
Fellowship Hour will go to help send our
youth to the National Youth Event.
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Advent
Communion Sunday
Kindercottage Food
Collection
9 am Worship,
Children’s Classes
10:30 am Worship
2
6 pm Inspire
Band at
Cedarhurst,
Shiloh
7 pm Property
Management
3
9 am Preschool
6 pm Inspire Band at
Cedarhurst,
Waterloo
4
9 am Preschool
5
9 am Preschool
6 pm Inspire Band
at Oak Hill,
Waterloo
6
8 am Quilters
7 - 8 am Men’s
Breakfast
8-10 am Break-
fast with Mary
& Joseph
10:30 am-noon
Sunday School
Program
Rehearsal
5 pm Columbia
Parade
8 Star Tree
Gifts Due
9 am Worship,
Children’s Classes
10:30 am Worship
Inspire Band at
Acorn
Country Club
1 pm Mr. Rogers
Movie
9
6:15 pm Finance
Committee
6:30 pm Inspire
Band at Garden
Place, Waterloo
7 pm Consistory
10 Pathfinder
Articles Due
9 am Preschool
6 pm Inspire Band at
Rosedale,
Waterloo
11
9 am Preschool
12
9 am Preschool
10 am & 7 pm
Dessert &
Dialogue with
Pastor Keith
7 pm Cemetery
Board
13
8 am Quilters
14
8 am - 4 pm
Fair Trade
Market
10:30 am-noon
Sunday School
Program
Rehearsal
15
8 am - 4 pm
Fair Trade Market
9 am Worship,
Children’s Classes
10:30 am Sunday
School Christmas
Program
16
7 pm Book Club
Welcome Center
7 pm Board of
Worship
17
9 am Preschool
6 pm Inspire Band at
Grand Manor,
Swansea
18
9 am Preschool
19
9 am Preschool
6 pm Inspire Band
at Integrity,
Columbia
6:30 pm Blue
Christmas Service
20
8 am Quilters
8:30 am
Assemble
Pathfinder
7 pm Inspire Band
at Our Lady of the
Snows, Belleville
21
22
9 am Worship,
Children’s Classes
1030 am Worship
4 pm Carolers meet
in Welcome Center;
Chili Supper after
23 24 Christmas Eve
Office Closes at noon
6:30 pm Worship
8:30 pm Worship
11 pm Worship with
Communion
25 Office
Closed
26 Office Closed 27
8 am Quilters
28
29
Holiday Worship
Schedule
10 am Worship
30 31 New Year’s Eve
Office closes at noon
LAST DAY FOR 2019
CONTRIBUTIONS
POINSETTIAS FOR LOVED ONES
The Board of Worship will provide Poinsettias for those wishing to help decorate the Sanctuary for Christmas.
If you would like to purchase a Poinsettia in honor or in memory of a loved one, request an envelope from an usher
on Sunday morning, or pick one up in the church office. Complete the form on the front, and include a check for
$10, payable to St. Paul UCC. Hand the completed envelope to an usher or drop the envelope and payment by the
church office no later than Sunday, December 8.
ANNUAL
REPORT
ARTICLES
DUE
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STAR TREE
The Star Tree is in the Lobby. Choose one or more stars from the tree which has a name and a gift request for
Christmas. The gifts go to the children and adults in need from various places, including Hoyleton, Bridges of Hope,
Kindercottage, a women’s shelter, as well as several local families.
Wrap the gift and secure the star on top of the gift. Return the gift to the Star Tree no later than Sunday,
December 8 (before would be helpful.)
Donation of money will gladly be accepted to purchase gifts for any unreturned stars or for those who do not like to
shop. If for any reason you cannot purchase the gift on your star, please return the star or call the church office as
soon as possible. If anyone would like to help separate or deliver gifts, contact Barb in the church office.
BREAKFAST WITH MARY AND JOSEPH
The Junior Youth Fellowship (JYF) is pleased to present our 13th
Annual Pancake Breakfast with Mary and Joseph on Saturday,
December 7, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. We will be providing all-you-can-
eat pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee. Food will be served from
8 a.m. - 10 a.m. with our multi-generational nativity skit at 9 a.m.
You will also have the opportunity to make gingerbread houses,
and take goofy pictures at the Christmas Photo Booth. Tickets can
be purchased at the door: $5 per adult, $2.50 for children 12 and
under, free for those under 3. All are invited! We hope to see you
there!
FAIR TRADE CHRISTMAS MARKET
DECEMBER 14 & 15 ***** 8 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Shop where your purchases have a dual purpose! Check off some of your Christmas shopping AND help an artisan
in a developing country.
By purchasing Fair Trade items brought to our community from Plowsharing crafts, we have been able to support
close to a dozen artisans for a year, since we started this endeavor. Pass the word to friends, coworkers, Facebook
friends and family, to help us make this another great year!
Market Items Include:
Aprons
Jewelry
Woolens
Housewares
Unique Décor
Baskets
Blankets
Unique Socks
Children’s Items
Soaps
Purses
Dips
Coffee
Soups
Chocolate
We are seeking volunteers!
Check your calendars and be ready to sign up to help work the market, after you’ve shopped.
Volunteers receive 10% off purchases. To sign up, contact Mary Kirkpatrick at 618-340-9353.
PUMPKIN HUNT REPORT
The 2019 Pumpkin Hunt was held on October 19 and was an
evening filled with games, prizes, raffle baskets and lots of fun.
The emphasis of the event is to be a fun-raiser, giving folks in the
church the opportunity to get to know each other a bit better. We
hope that all who attended enjoyed seeing old friends and getting to
know some new folks. The event raised $1,582.01, which has
been put in the Renovation Fund. The committee wishes to thank
all who participated, donated prizes or baskets and provided
babysitting service for the event or helped in any way.
LET’S GO TO THE MOVIES!
Join us for a movie! All are invited to
gather at our church on Sunday,
December 8, to caravan to the movie
theatre to watch A Beautiful Day in The
Neighborhood; have some popcorn and
then come back to church for a short
discussion and desserts! We will leave
church for the movie at 1 p.m.
After a jaded magazine writer is
assigned a profile of Fred Rogers, he
overcomes his skepticism, learning
about empathy, kindness and decency
from America’s most beloved neighbor.
Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers, a
timely story of kindness triumphing over
cynicism, based on the true story of a
real-life friendship… between Fred
Rogers and the journalist, Tom Junod.
Exact time and place for movie to be
announced. Any questions, please
contact Pastor Keith or Denise Johnson.
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BOOK DISCUSSION
GROUP
December 16 - 7 p.m.
Christmas Party in the
Welcome Center
Gideon’s Gift
by Karen Kingsbury
and
The Christmas Gift
by Pete Nelson
January 27 - 7 p.m.
The Tattooist of Auschwitz
by Heather Morris
The St. Paul Band will
now be know as Inspire.
The name Inspire is a
testament to our goal as we
perform in and around our
community. In the near
future, you will see our
new bright red band shirts
with the
Inspire logo. We hope
some of you will be
inspired to come play in
the band, too. We practice
on Tuesdays, at 6:30 p.m.
Also, if you need some
entertainment for a
meeting, luncheon etc,
please consider giving us a
call.
DECEMBER
2 - Cedarhurst,
Shiloh, 6 p.m.
3 - Cedarhurst, Memory
Care, Waterloo, 6 p.m.
5 – Oak Hill, Waterloo,
6 p.m.
8 - Acorn Country Club
9 - Garden Place,
Waterloo, 6:30 p.m.
10 - Rosedale,
Waterloo, 6 p.m.
17 - Grand Manor,
Swansea, 6 p.m.
19 - Integrity,
Columbia, 6 p.m.
20 - Our Lady of the
Snows, Belleville, 7 p.m.
JOIN THE PARADE
Columbia Bright Night Parade is Saturday,
December 7. It starts at City Park at 5 p.m. We need
to be at the park at 4:30 p.m.
Call Paul Straub at 618-719-6715 for questions.
CARE CONNECTION
Where the church is, there is mission. Where the church
is there are those who have been called to live “for the
sake of others.”
The above message is the United Church of Christ
Mission Statement on Health and Human Services
established in 1997. It was the sole means to help
churches develop an awareness of congregational health
ministry and faith community nursing in order to
establish aspects of holistic caring for the body, mind,
and spirit into their own ministries as appropriate to
their needs of their congregation. All of those words to
develop the Parish Nurse Program! Our church has had
a very informal aspect of this, and now I am honored to
be recognized as the official Parish Nurse. To meet the
needs of the congregation, communication is required
to know of a special need. Please reach out!!
Joanne Counce
HOLIDAY STRESS
Besides making the perfect dinner, or getting the right
gifts on your shopping list, or grieving the loss of a
family member, the holiday season can cause worry,
anxiety and fear which can effect your health. Reading
scriptures may comfort you and give you peace at this
time.
“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God;
believe also in me.” John 14:1
“I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me
from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4
“Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will
worry about itself.” Mathew 6:34
BUTTER BRAID REPORT
Thanks to all who sold or ordered Butter Braids, Cookie Dough or Pizza. I hope you all enjoy them. Our
church operating fund benefited by $1,309.20 for selling 200 items (the minimum quantity for which the
company sorts our entire order making pick up morning so much easier). Huge thanks again go to our top two
sellers Cathie Krueger ($531) and Shirley Harres ($520). Also to Evelyn Stumpf for meeting the delivery man
and me there early to help sort and organize so we can efficiently deliver all the goods in an hour. Wishing you
the best for the upcoming holidays.
Tammy Krebel
ST. PAUL BAND
Offering Envelopes will be available in the
Welcome Center beginning December 22.
C E M E T E R Y B O A R D
A reminder from the Cemetery Board …
Grave Blankets are not allowed at Evangelical St.
Paul Cemetery. If placed, they will be removed and
put on the driveway near the maintenance building.
Thank you,
Shirley Asselmeier
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BELL CHOIR
In Honor of Shirley Kocher’s
birthday, given by
Patti French
In honor of the Handbell groups,
given by
Lucy Butterworth
CEMETERY FUND
Given by Diane Silva
CHRISTAN EDUCATION WISH LIST
In honor of Bennett Daniel Busby’s
baptism,
given by Donna Myers
CIB
In honor of Pastor Bob, given by
Janice Mischel
FRIZ SCHOLARSHIP
In honor of Pastor Bob, given by:
Clark & JoAnn Kossina
Fred Harres
Barb Miller
Dennis & Diana Kleinschmidt
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Kirkpatrick
Marcia & Kirt Sheer
GENERAL FUND
In honor of Pastor Bob, given by
Bob & Judy Baltz
Larry & Shirley Hoy
HOYLETON
In honor of Pastor Bob, given by:
Diane Silva
Shirley Asselmeier
KINDERCOTTAGE
In honor of Pastor Bob, given by:
Bob & Jan Habermehl
LABYRINTH
In honor of Pastor Bob, given by:
Edna Dell Weinel
Sheldon Culver
MEMORIAL & TRIBUTE
In memory of Ed Leonard, given by:
Annette Bland
RENOVATIONS
In honor of Pastor Bob, given by:
Bruce & Joanne Counce
Gary & Debbie Notter
In memory of Kenneth Stumpf,
given by Evelyn Stumpf
Thank You notes received from: Kindercottage - for the $295
KINDERCOTTAGE IS A MODEL PROGRAM IN
ST. LOUIS FOOD BANK
Did you know that Uni-Pres Kindercottage
participates in the St. Louis Food Bank? All
summer long, food is brought to Kindercottage on
certain days and community residents may come
and receive free food. The partners who donate the
food are so impressed with the work that
Kindercottage does in the East St. Louis
community that they are glad to share their food
with them. They know that the food will go to
people who really need it. Maya Summers, the
representative of the St. Louis Food Bank, wrote
to Kindercottage to thank them for all they do. In
fact, Maya has brought representatives from other
communities who want to model the distribution
that Kindercottage does in East St. Louis. Cahokia
is being considered as another site for food
distribution.
VETERANS OF THE CROSS
How the Funds Are Used
One of the unique aspects of the Christmas Fund is that the
funds provide direct financial assistance to individual UCC
clergy and lay church employees – the funds do not
support programs or institutions, but people. With your
continued generosity, more individuals will receive the
support of the Church in their time of need.
Our congregation will receive the Christmas Fund
Offering on Sunday, December 22. Envelopes for this
offering can be found in this Pathfinder or by asking an
usher at worship service. Say a prayer and then give as
God guides you to this important offering.
OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS OFFERING
The Christmas Offering Envelope found in your envelope
packet offers an opportunity for you to share gifts with
ministries to children and families. This offering is divided
among the following children's ministries: Hoyleton Youth
& Family Services, Kindercottage and DuBois Center.
Thank you for your generosity!
Gifts to the Christmas
Fund enabled:
• Small pension
supplementation
• Health benefits
supplementation • Emergency grants
Memorial Hospital has suspended receiving
magazines until January 21; however, we will
continue to receive books and save for January
21. You may recycle your magazines in the
containers near the Eagle's Wing until then.
Please notify the church office if you would like to help reduce the use of paper and the cost of postage,
by choosing to receive the Pathfinder by email only.
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ATTENDANCE
FINANCIAL REPORT
Garden Place Of
Columbia 480 DD Rd.
Columbia, IL 62236
618-281-4200
Helen Byers
Clarice Giffhorn
Dee Steppig - Unit 313
Irene Ebert
Garden Place 735 Columbia Ave.
Waterloo, IL 62298
618-223-5834
Gene Haller: Apt. 15
Ellen Kuergeleis: Apt. 29
Jean Habermehl: Apt. 36
939-4900
Magnolia Terrace
623 Hamacher St.
Waterloo, IL 62298
Gladys Ludwig
Novella Arms
Harold Devenport - #204
Betty Lou Carle -
Dammert G.C.
The Esquiline 726 Community Drive
Belleville, IL 62223
Ron Langhans
11030 Presbyterian Dr.
Apt. 3017
Indianapolis, IN 46236
Integrity
253 Bradington
Columbia, IL 62236
618-281-6800
Lela Arras
Dorothy Klein
Anne Manson
Maureen Mueller
Howard Rudder
Nira Probstmeyer
Eden Village
400 S. Station Rd.
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
Oak Hill Nursing Home
623 Hamacher St
Waterloo, IL 62298
618-939-3488
Leola Schueler
Bruce Soehnlin
Lucinda Smith
Nathan Schnittger - U.S.
Army Nephew of Cathy Huels
Roberto DeMarquez
Army National Guard
Son of Ursula DeMarquez
Marine Cpl. James K.
Combs
Son of Jim & Debbie Combs
Sean Parrin
Army National Guard - Qatar
Nephew of Jody & Jeff Taake
As there are so many volunteers
who generously donate their
time and talents, we would like
to say “Thank You” to all who
volunteer! Your efforts do not
go unnoticed; you are so very
much appreciated!
Our Members in
Nursing Homes
Military Prayer List
Our Members in
Senior Living
DATE 9:00
a.m.
9:30
a.m. Total
10/6 127 49 176
10/13 108 50 158
10/20 One
service 216 216
10/27 128 56 184
PERFECT ATTENDANCE
Brock Row
Michael Caldwell
Wesley Clayton
Owen Willingham
Lilly Willingham
Henry Bass
Colleen Jackson
Lucas Schneider
*Betty Gummersheimer
*Jan Toon
*Charles James
*Sherry Montgomery
*Deb Notter
*denotes teacher
Births Margaret Helen Wolfe
Kai Alan Mueller
Weddings
Michael Kleinshmidt &
Holly Mayberry
October Year to Date
2018 2019 2018 2019
Revenue
Tithes & Offerings:
Pledged & NonPledged 25,106.00 31,384.52 312,447.16 353,220.52
Misc. Contributions 388.61 392.00 13,659.63 11,553.77
Interest Income 697.24 678.53 4,090.50 5,151.99
Endowment Interest Income 13,002.03 13,025.30 51,867.62 51,964.10
Rental Income 280.00 318.40 5,242.65 4,157.33
Misc Income 260.05 157.48 8,472.03 5,348.70
Total Revenues 39,733.93 45,956.23 395,779.59 431,396.41
Expenses
Personnel 24,938.10 29,584.14 301,668.19 287,904.74
General Expenses 5,576.39 4,309.68 91,611.26 92,135.64
* OCWM 2,164.73 4,344.39 22,688.73 25,970.08
Total Expenses 32,679.22 38,238.21 415,968.18 406,010.46
Net Receipts 7,054.71 7,718.02 (20,188.59) 25,385.95
RESERVES 52,013.51 97,679.06
*OCWM 10,000.00 out of St
Paul Mission (833.33 monthly)
RENOVATIONS LOAN
Interest Principal Principal
Columbia National Bank Paid Paid Balance
15,969.57 299,106.24 14,498.42
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CONSISTORY PRESIDENT……………...……..Katie Janssen
SENIOR PASTOR ………………………...... ..Bob Goddard
PASTORAL INTERN……………………......Keith McDevitt
STUDENT PASTOR………………………...Karen Pepmeier
DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION…....Denise Johnson
SECRETARY……………………………..….….Cathy Fritz
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR…………..Barb Gerstenecker
MUSIC COORDINATOR & ORGANIST………....Lori Morton
ADULT HANDBELL & CHOIR DIRECTOR…..Emily Thoman
YOUTH HANDBELL & BAND DIRECTOR…...…Sue Phillips
MORNING HANDBELL DIRECTOR……….........Patti French
CEMETERY…………………………….Shirley Asselmeier
LITTLE FRIENDS PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR ......…Jody Taake
LEAD CUSTODIAN………………………...Terry Schramm
ASSISTANT CUSTODIAN………………….…….Janet Zinn
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WORSHIP SERVICES Sundays, 9 & 10:30 a.m.
SUMMER FAMILY WORSHIP
Memorial Day - Labor Day, 9:30 a.m.
Nursery only, No Classes
FELLOWSHIP HOUR- ……………...Sunday, 10 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.
NURSERY………………...…..Provided for the 9 a.m. Services
HOLY COMMUNION……….……...….1st Sunday of the month
CHURCH SCHOOL…………................9 a.m. (Nursery - adults)
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM …...………………….Wednesdays
(Sept. - May) 2:30 p.m.
CHOIR PRACTICE…………………Wednesdays (Sept. - May)
CHILDREN'S CHOIR…………………..…….….……..4:45 p.m.
CHANCEL CHOIR…………………………...……….…...7 p.m.
HANDBELL CHOIR……………….…Wednesdays (Sept.-May)
ALLELUIA RINGERS - 3:45 p.m.
FESTIVE RINGERS - 9 a.m. BELLS OF JOY - 6 p.m.
INSPIRE BAND ...……………..Tuesdays (Sept. - May) - 6 p.m.
THE PATHFINDER
St. Paul United Church of Christ 127 St. Paul Street, Columbia, IL 62236
ST. PAUL
CONSISTORY MEMBERS
President -
Katie Janssen
Vice President -
Tom Kuergeleis
Secretary -
Curt Harres
Bob Habermehl
Kathleen Habermehl
Karen Kirk
Mike Koenigstein
Cathie Krueger
Dana Lechner
Mike Riley
Dennis Rueter
Allison Wolfe
Monthly Newsletter of St. Paul United Church of Christ
Phone - 618-281-5102 / FAX - 618-281-3032 / E Mail - [email protected]
Web Site - www.stpaulucc4u.org Dial-A-Meditation - 618-281-5102, Ext. 34