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The office has a new
e-mail address, stpauls1703@sbcglobal.net.
Items for the next edition of the Spirit should be
submitted by July 14.
Volunteers Needed
If you can help with providing a ride for members and College
students to church on Saturdays and Sundays call the church office at
642-2856. Thank you!
St. Paul's is
Never Closed
Regarding Church Services due
to inclement weather St. Paul’s is never closed. Please use
your own judgment if you can come.
Summer Food Service
Program
The Summer Food Service Program will be serving
a nutritious breakfast & lunch to kids every week day, free!
These meals are open to all kids, up to age 18, in Fulton.
Where: High School 1 Hornet Drive
Bush School 908 Wood Street
When: June 7th-July 2nd (during Basic
Summer School)
Meals & Times:
BREAKFAST: 7:15am-8:00am Monday-Friday
LUNCH: 11:00-12:oo AT BUSH
11:00-12:30 AT HIGH SCHOOL
July 7th-August 6th at MCINTIRE SCHOOL
706 Hickman St.
Monday–Friday BREAKFAST: 8:00am-9:00am
LUNCH 11:00am-12:00Noon
Seminary Carillon
Recital Series
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, is pleased to announce its 2010
summer carillon recital series. Guests are invited to bring lawn
chairs, blankets and picnic basket to the main quad or on the
Seminary grounds near Luther Statue. Concerts will be on
Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the following
dates:
June 1
– Karel Keldermans
June 8
– Stefano Colletti (alumni reunion)
June 15 – Karel
Keldermans
June 22 – Sue
Bergren
June 29 – Karel
Keldermans
Stewardship
"June—what a crazy
month!"
June used to be the
most popular month for weddings so much so that "June
brides" became a part of our vocabulary. Now there may be
months when more weddings take place, but June is still a
hectic, busy month. Not only are there weddings, but there are
also graduations, vacations, plans for vacations and other
summer activities. So much happens that it can get overwhelming
and take the joy out of such a special month.
The same thing can be true of our lives as God’s
stewards. When we starting thinking about stewardship as the
managing of all of life and life’s resources for God’s
purposes, we can also get overwhelmed. Stewardship is not just
about time, talents and treasure [the well-known three T’s]
but also about our stewardship of sharing the good news of
Jesus, the building and maintaining of relationships, the care
of our bodies, the care of God’s creation, and so much more.
The challenge of being a good steward of all that God has
entrusted to us can be so big that we might be tempted to simply
give up! But, to do so would rob us of some of life’s greatest
joys!
Stewardship is not meant to be an overwhelming
thing but rather the best way to live in this world. People seek
purpose and meaning in their lives. They want to make a
difference! They want their lives to be bigger than themselves.
Being God’s redeemed stewards is one of the best ways for
bringing that real meaning and purpose to our lives. It helps us
to identify who and whose we are. We are God’s redeemed
stewards who have been chosen and equipped to manage
all of life and life’s resources for God’s purposes. Can
anything be better than that??? Not for people who appreciate
the great sacrifice that Jesus made to set us free from our
sinful and selfish condition and help us to be the children of
God in thoughts, words and actions.
St. Paul, by inspiration of the
Holy Spirit wrote these words to Titus and us: "For
the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.
It teaches us to say ‘no’ to ungodliness and worldly
passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives
in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the
glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,
who gave Himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to
purify for Himself a people that are His very own, eager to do
what is good."
How wonderful it is that by God’s grace we
are called, gathered and enlightened to live in a way that gives
due glory to God and blessings to our fellow stewards! As God’s
children we are in this together so we can encourage others and,
in return, be encouraged by others!
"God’s redeemed stewards,
in cooperation with and encouragement from fellow redeemed
stewards, freely and joyfully manage all of life and life’s
resources for God’s purposes!" What
a blessed life that is!
Cry Room
Update
Ware Construction has completed the Cry Room. Volunteers are
needed to complete the
painting and move the bookcases, etc. LWML has purchased a rug
for the room. There are other items needed, such as, rockers,
bed or play yard and toys. If interested in donating any of the
items or making a monetary donation, contact the church office
to make arrangements (furniture). If making a monetary donation,
please, remember to put in an envelope marked for the Cry Room.
Beautiful
Feet
Beautiful Feet-led by God (Isaiah
52:7) is the theme for the LWML District Convention in
Springfield, June 11-13, 2010. The keynote speaker on
Saturday afternoon will be Rev. Dr. Kenneth Klaus, who serves as
the featured speaker on Lutheran Hour Ministries’ Christian
outreach program.
Project Workday
Project Workday will be on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 9:30 am.
Projects for that day are:
Re-glue Formica in the kitchen
Wash all windows
Straighten out the ditch (bring
shovels)
Replace light bulbs in Sanctuary & Basement
Bush at front-pull out weeds & trees
As always, if you have time and
would like to choose a project and complete when it’s
convenient for you, the list is posted on the door. Questions,
contact Pat Brauner
642-3535.
Rebates at St.
Paul's
Remember to bring your Best Choice
UPC Codes to be redeemed for our Sunday school & Moser’s
receipts for SERVE.
Building
Renovation
Donations are being welcomed
for these projects, Cry Room and Elevator, so that our building
fund will not be depleted. When making a donation to these
projects, please designate on your check memo line which project
you are supporting – whether the cry room or the elevator. We have received 25% to start the Cry Room. Still need to
receive 22% (about $22,000) for the Elevator before that project
can move forward need to receive 22% (about $22,000) for the
Elevator.
Youth
Group
Father/Son BBQ – June
13 afternoon. Boyd Ware
is hosting this event at his home. Games and fishing tourney
will begin at 3pm. The meal will begin about 5pm. Since this is
an outdoor event, a "make up day in case of rain" will
be June 27. This event is not sponsored by the youth, but our
young men will certainly be involved.
Trip to the Ballpark: a
group trip to a major or minor league game will be planned for
some time this month. More info to come!
St. Paul’s Youth is open to all
youth from grades 6-12. Please speak to Vanessa Queen or Pastor
Mueller for more information.
Musicians
Are you musically talented? Do you play an instrument or guitar?
Are you gifted with a melodic voice? If so, St. Paul’s is
looking for you!
St. Paul’s needs volunteers to help with the Church services,
before service, during Communion, special Services such as,
Reformation, Thanksgiving,
Advent, Christmas,
Lent, etc. If interested contact Pastor Mueller 642-2856 or
email stpaulsfulton@sbcglobal.net
Greeters
THANKS to all the families
who volunteered to greet our members and visitors to St. Paul’s.
Also, thanks to Carol Gilman who coordinates this. It is nice to
come in and see a friendly face.
If you would like to participate
in this outreach to members and visitors please contact Carol or
the church.
You will need to arrive at church
10 minutes before the service begins, put on a name tag, stand
in the Narthex and greet all who come to worship with us. If
they are a visitor you can ask them to sign our guest registry.
Of course, you know to smile and
welcome them to St. Paul’s.
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