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Volume 2, Issue 4 | Thursday, January 25, 2018
Your weekly news & updates
Sunday, January 21, 2018 was an awesome day at church. Many new members from Africa(several countries including Burundi, Kenya, Tanzania, and Democratic Republic of the Congo)joined our church! Mark (Coordinator of Music Ministries) and Marcia Baumann joined, too!
Praise the Lord!I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,In the company of the upright, in the congregation.Great are the works of the Lord,Studied by all who delight in them.Psalm 111.1-2
It was quite easy to “give thanks to the Lord...in the congregation” this last Sunday as we welcomed so manynew members into St. Paul’s.
As I think about it, I don’t have to look far to recognize the greatness of God’s works: God is doing wonderfulthings in our midst.
So, let us consider the work of the Lord, and let us delight in God’s work in us.
-Pastor Jonathan
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5th Quarter Fun, January 26On Fridays, January 26, and February 2 from 9-10:30, we willpartner with Youth for Christ and FCA in Kennedy, Washington, andJefferson to pilot this new get-together opportunity for youth in theare. Invite your friends after the game for movies, music, andgames. If you want to help out with this new venture, adults can signup here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4FA4A82BA46-5thquarter
Transform Your Life & Relationships: How to Live the Nonviolent Journey,February 1What if you could live a more peaceful life? Learn the power of creative nonviolence to transform your lifeand personal relationships. At this event, you will learn:
How violence can be preventedPractical ways of responding to violenceActivities such as “Two Hands of Nonviolence” and “Parallel Lines” that you can share with yourfamily, school, and community groups
12:30-2:30 pm (FREE lunch from 12:00-12:30 pm) OR 6:00-8:00 pm (child care provided).This event is co-sponsored by Sisters of Mercy, Third Avenue Churches & Friends, and area Colleges held atSt. Paul’s United Methodist Church (1340 3rd Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids).
For more information & registration
Saturday, January 20th Club 56 enjoyed their Winter Retreat where they experienced Narnia! These fifth andsixth graders entered St Paul’s Narnia through our wardrobe and through the forest just like Peter, Susan,Edmund, and Lucy did in the book/movie. We watched the movie in parts and learned about how the author, C.S. Lewis, incorporated the bible into his story. After each part of the movie, the youth experienced many funactivities related to what we had watched. There was tea time with gingerbread cookies and Turkish Delight, a“snow ball” fight, discussions about loyalty and betrayal, and much more. Thanks to Kim, Jennifer, Kathy,and Tamera for helping set-up and lead this event with Pastor Keith.
Staff ResignationSuzanne Revers, who has been on staff since April 2016, has resigned her position asAccounting Assistant. Her last day will be February 16. We wish her all God’s blessings inthe next step in her career.
With her resignation, we are looking for candidates to fill that role. If you are interested inapplying for this part time position of 20 hours a week, please contact CBA Garr Hintz,[email protected].
Women’s Day Apart, February 3Join us for a women's spiritual growth experience February 3 from 9:00 am-2:00 pm in the Wesley Center at St.Paul's UMC (1340 3rd Avenue SE). Seasons of Our Lives, will be presented by Marilyn Burch, Des MoinesSpiritual Growth Coordinator, Central District UMW. $10 payable with registration - requested by January 29.Sign up at the church office 319-363-2058 or [email protected] or at January circle meetings or at theConnection Centers on Sunday mornings. Invite friends & family. You will be blessed by the day. Sponsoredby St. Paul's United Methodist Women
"Big Game" Party, February 4All are welcome to join Youth WORD Ministries and Compass Class for the 3rd Annual “Big Game” Partyfrom 5:00 pm - end of game in the St. Paul’s Youth Wing (Rooms 101-110) Bring a food item to share.Drinks will be provided. Invite friends to come cheer with you or play games and chat! Questions? contact LoisMather ([email protected]) or Pastor Keith ([email protected]).
February Mission Partner OfferingsFEBRUARY 4 - LINN COMMUNITY FOOD BANKProvides a 3-day emergency supply of food to families in need.
FEBRUARY 18 - MISSION OF HOPEProvides free meals, shelter, worship services, food pantry, jailministry, emergency clothing, and spiritual growth/support.
Introduction to T'ai Chi Begins February 7Keep moving in winter. T'ai chi instructor, Mandy Dickerson, willlead the experience of gentle movement in four, weekly, one-hoursessions starting February 7th, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the UpperRoom. The cost will be $40 per person. Please register at theConnection Center on Sunday or by calling the church office,319-363-2059. Class fee must be paid before Monday, February
5th. Please make check payable to Mandy Dickerson. Questions? Contact Stephanie Heifner, Sheri Daylong orJudy Fitzgibbons, 319-981-0674 (please leave a message) or email: [email protected]. Sponsored by theUMW Blue Zones/Green Lives Task Force.
Happy Birthday Baby!, February 11Are you a parent of an infant born in 2017? If so, we want to celebrate with you! Join others in our WesleyCenter from 4:00-6:00 pm for a simple supper, a little entertainment and fun, a gift for your baby, and even abig birthday cake for all of the babies born this year! RSVP to Pastor Sherrie at [email protected].
St. Paul's Will Host Family PromiseFebruary 11-18, 2018
St. Paul's will provide overnight lodging, meals, and hospitality for theweek of Feb. 11-18 for up to three families (no more than 14 persons)who are homeless. Who are the homeless? People! Children, mothersfathers, elderly people just like you. A mother loses her job, a father isinjured and unable to work, a family's car breaks down. Jobs are
difficult to find, healthcare costs soar, public transportation is under funded, affordable housing is verydifficult to obtain. There are many reasons beyond their control that families may become homeless. Here's how you can get involved: Prepare a meal (or part of a meal); serve a meal; play a game with a child;read a book with a child; tutor a student; talk to a parent; stay overnight; share kindness! If you would like to be involved in this caring ministry contact Kate Buroker (362-5285 or [email protected]). Questions? Stop by the signup table at the Connection Center on Sunday. BradColton (Coordinator) or Kate will be happy to give you information about Family Promise.
View 2018 Mission Partner Offerings
Lenten Study begins February 14“God did what the law could not do. He sent his own Son in a body like the bodieswe sinners have. And in that body God declared an end to sin’s control over us bygiving his Son as a sacrifice for our sins.” Romans 8:3 (NLT)
As we move away from the seasons of Advent and Christmas, when God sent hisown Son to Earth to live among us, and move toward the seasons of Lent andEaster, when that same Son became a sacrifice for our sins, the Adult SpiritualFormation team encourages each of you to consider how you will deepen yourrelationship with God and enhance your understanding of what Christ’s death onthe cross means for us today.
To assist you during your Lenten journey, we are offering a five session, DVD-based study from Max Lucado entitled He Chose the Nails: What God Did to Win Your Heart. Max says,“Every gift from God reveals his love, but no gift reveals his love more than the gifts of the cross.” This wouldbe a good study for existing small groups and Sunday school classes and also an excellent opportunity to start anew small group, if you’ve been feeling God nudge you toward facilitating. It would be wonderful to haveseveral new small groups meeting throughout the week to share in this study. We do, however, encourage
everyone to keep Wednesday afternoons or evenings during Lent open for a pastor-led study that will beannounced soon.
The materials (the DVD and leader’s study guide) for He Chose the Nails are available to preview. Lent beginson Wednesday, February 14th, so small group sign-ups will begin soon. Look for more information in futureOutlooks, as well as before and after worship services. If you have any questions, want to sign-up yourexisting group/class or want to facilitate a new group, contact April Campbell at [email protected] 319-521-2074.
Local Artists Gathering, February 26Local Artists Gathering, February 26 from 6:30-8:30 pm Are you an artist? Musical, visual, dramatic, verbalor media? Thank you for the difference that you make in our world! You are invited to meet other artists at aspecial reception and appreciation event to explore our renovated spaces and partnerships with St. Paul’s andone another. We would love to meet you! Questions? Contact Pastor Sherrie at [email protected].
Spring Thrift MartApril 10 & 11, 2018These cold and snowy days are perfectfor cleaning out and getting rid ofunneeded items from your home. Wehope that you will hang on to them untilwe start drop offs at church. We plan forThrift Mart on Tuesday, April 10 andWednesday April 11, 2018. If you haveitems of greater value that could be usedto sell on Superstore please contact JimSteggall 447-1147. Help support this
mission project of United Methodist Women and the whole church. It is a win- win project for Missions,neighborhood, and our own homes.
Music VolunteerThere is a volunteer opportunity for an adult to lead music on Wednesday evenings for young people in GradesK-2. This is a wonderful time to involve these students in music and worship. Mentoring and support areavailable. Contact Mark Baumann ([email protected]) for more information.
Men’s EnsembleAll male singers, high school students and older, are invited to join the group. Men’s Ensemble rehearses onWednesdays, 6:30-7:15 pm and sings about once each month. No experience is necessary. Contact MarkBaumann ([email protected]) for more information.
St. Paul's Worship Times
Sunday8:15 am | Communion Worship in the Chapel9:00 am | Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
11:30 am | Worship Café Contemporary Worship in the Wesley Center12:30 pm | African Nationals Worship in Swahili/Kirundi language in the Sanctuary
Wednesday | 6:00 pm | Youth Worship in the Wesley CenterThursday | 10:30 am | Community Worship in the Chapel
Saturday | 5:30 pm | African Nationals Worship in Swahili/Kirundi language in room 117
At St. Paul’s, worship is for the whole family. While childcare is available in our nursery for all Sundaymorning services, we welcome children of all ages at all worship services. Learn more about how kids can toget involved with worship.
Additional Information
Giving Just Got Easier
Text-to-G ive. You can now make a contribution toSt. Paul’s UMC with a quick text message! Simplytext SPUMCCR to 73256 with the amount youwould like to contribute. Make sure to include thedollar sign before the amount. Example:$75. Within a few minutes, you’ll receive a text witha link to register. Click on the link and enter yourcardholder name and credit or debit card information.Once your registration is complete, you will receive atext verification and a receipt via email. For futuregiving, simply send a text with the amount you wishto give, and it will process automatically! Questions?Call the church office at 319-363-2058or [email protected].
Additional Information on Ways to Give
Give by App. The Joyfully2UMC giving app allowsmembers of local United Methodist churches thechance to give to their church electronically. The freeapp, available for Android and Apple® operatingsystems, provides a convenient way for local churchgoers to give to their church that already usesElectronic Funds Transfer. Questions? Call thechurch office at 319-363-2058or [email protected]
It’s easy:1. Download the app (Joyfully2UMC)2. Search for your church (Saint Pauls
United Methodist Church)3. Complete a few questions to set up your
account4. Donate
Additional Information on Ways to Give
Openings Available for Chancel FlowersPlease contact Mary Jane at 396-5176 if you are interested in honoring a person or an event inyour life.
Prayer Devotions for January 28, 2017
Your word, LORD, stands firm in heaven forever! Your faithfulness extends from one generation tothe next. -Psalm 119:89-90a (CEB)
Lord hear our prayers...
Continued healing and grace:Neoma Starnes (Duane)Genny Yarne (Andrew)Larry Ilg (Sherrie)Dick Hansen (Laverna)Katherine MartensenClyde CammackKathy HedlundChristopher Campbell (Chaun DeJong’snephew)Debra ReamsLinda HaneyRhemi Studt (Ashley & Matthew Studt)Reba Williams (Jon & Lana Williams’daughter)Paul Jerabek (Jennifer Petersen’s father)Angela ShultzRhonda VictoriaRobert Reinke (Marla Nikodim’s brother)Kalori Minani
Mariana Joseph (Faida Nshimirimana’sdaughter)Lee Ann Dielschneider (Vic)Jean Fitz (Max)Charman Banks (John)Patricia Oostenryk (Lori Montgomery’smother)James WaheNora Mae VanceCharlene O’BrienSteve Dix (Dixie Allen’s brother)Penny Grave (Kay Galli)Janet VyubusaLouise Single (Fred)Pauline BeldingMyrna CooneySandy Pingel (Gloria Ford’s daughter)Linda HadleyWilma ShadleRobert Moore (Lee Moore’s father)
Carrie Cummins (Jamie’s daughter andSteve and Kathy Davis’ granddaughter)Desire NikozubakaMillie & Don FredricksonMichael MyersJennifer HockenbergerEdie NekolaRamona SpencerJim & Rose MildenDavid LoupeeRaine Allen (Dixie & Roger Allen’sgranddaughter)
Mary Etta Pearson (Jean)Jody SloanMarty & Spence Grayson (Dave Mahlke’ssister and brother-in-law)Mina Arbore (John)John McQuilkin (Jean Kwader’s father)Ryan Vick; Pam AnslynKris Yahn (Steve)Quinn Anton Jensen (Nancy & BriceAntonJensen’s son)Matthew Hudson (Fran Nathanson)
Memorial prayers for the families andfriends of:
Edith Von Sprecken (Marie Peeters'mother)Vincent Parr (Sky Freland's relative)Margaret Kraft-Green (Julie Kraft’smother)
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