Epiphany€¦ · Epiphany Calendar reflection on how that question has shaped the history of the L...
2
January 6, 2019 Epiphany Calendar Sunday, JAN 6 Epiphany Sunday with Communion 8:15 am — Tradional Worship 9:30 am — Bible Study for all ages 10:45 am — Contemporary Worship Monday, JAN 7 School Staff Work Day Focus on Accreditaon Tuesday, JAN 8 School back in Session Thursday, JAN 10 “Calling All Men” 6:00 am Starbucks on 54 Bible Study Thursday, JAN 10 Basketball Games at St. Paul vs. OLV 4:30-6:30 pm Thursday, JAN 10 “revolve” for H.S. 6:02-7:30 pm in the gym and library Sunday, JAN 13 First Sunday aſter Epiphany, Bapsm of Jesus 8:15 am — Tradional Worship 9:30 am — Bible Study for all ages 10:45 am — Contemporary Worship Coming Soon: January 15 Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night January 16 Amplify January 17 “Living the Lord’s Prayer” Adult Bible Study January 21 MLK Day, No School January 27 Naonal Lutheran School Week Begins February 3 Connecon Sunday Pastor Mark is starng a new study next week (Jan.13) in the cafeteria called “We The Church.” It’s focused on what it means to be followers of Jesus with a specific reflecon on how that queson has shaped the history of the LCMS. Year End Recap from Pastor Mark It has been about six months since I was installed as Senior Pastor. I thank you for your partnership and paence over that me. God, as always, has been at work among us. A few highlights: Saying farewell to Mr. Richards and appoinng Dr. Dietrich as interim principal Gathering congregaon feedback, passing a building/renovaon plan unanimously Realize capital campaign: $1.233 million pledged and $268,634 received so far Massive school accreditaon progress: solid plan for curriculum review/revamp Finalizing construcon plans and starng coordinaon of Design Teams Our first two Connecon Sundays supported by a new Fellowship Commiee Worship aendance is up 10% over the previous year A half-dozen bapsms and a “New to St. Paul” class with 29 new disciples received Behind the scenes, other things are in moon – new congregaonal database, up- dang our governance, principal call commiee, etc. God is doing very special things. You should have received your first month of 2019 offering envelopes mailed directly to your home. You will not receive a big box of whole-year envelopes. If there has been a delay, you can use leſtover 2018 envelopes or any other (we really just need your name or envelope number). Overall, this subtle change acknowledges two very important things: 1) Our demographics are dynamic…and I ancipate us connuing to grow this year and 2) God invites regularity in our giving (1 Cor.16:2, et.al.) and our systems can beneficially echo that value. Amplify is where middle school students gather together to enjoy the community of friends God has given us! We meet twice a month for a me of games and prayer. All middle school kids are invited to come! Our next Amplify is Wednesday, January 16 at 3:31 pm in the gym. Revolve is a me when our St. Paul high school family hangs out together. We meet twice a month on Thursday nights where we play games, eat a snack, and pray togeth- er. We also meet every Sunday for Bible study at 9:30am in the 2nd grade classroom. Any high school student can join us! The next Thursday session is January 10th at 6:02 - 7:30pm. We’ll start out in the St. Paul gym. SUNDAY MORNINGS: Growing in God’s Word 9:30-10:30 am Classes For All Ages Resume January 6, 2019 Adult Bible Study – Michael Dean leads class this Sunday, join us. (In the cafeteria, upper level) High School – H.S. teens will meet with Ryan & Kae Lane and Jeremy & Jessica Lagerhausen for Bible study and discussion. (Locaon: 2 nd grade class, lower level) Confirmaon – Middle school students meet with Nathan De Young to further explore their faith and the way it shapes their lives. (Locaon: Library, upper level) Kids’ Bible Time (KBT) – Students in Kindergarten through 5 th grade have a mixture of small & large group lessons, games, videos, etc. to grow in God’s Word. (Locaon: Upper School Classrooms) For our youngest disciples – Children 0-4 can experience age appropriate Bible me led by our preschool teacher Ms. Linda Stark. (PreK 3B class, lower level) Next 10:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study Thursday, January 17 “Living the Lord’s Prayer” Realize Pledges: $1,223,000 Realize Giving: $268,634 Mrs. Means needs your help! Bring clean and empty gallon jugs to the Second Grade Classroom. Mrs. Means and her students will be us- ing them for a school project at the beginning of next year. You may also leave them in the front office. Thank You!
Transcript of Epiphany€¦ · Epiphany Calendar reflection on how that question has shaped the history of the L...
January 6, 2019
Epiphany
Calendar
Sunday, JAN 6 Epiphany Sunday with Communion
8:15 am — Traditional Worship 9:30 am — Bible Study for all ages 10:45 am — Contemporary Worship
Monday, JAN 7 School Staff Work Day Focus on Accreditation
Tuesday, JAN 8 School back in Session
Thursday, JAN 10 “Calling All Men” 6:00 am Starbucks on 54 Bible Study
Thursday, JAN 10 Basketball Games at St. Paul vs. OLV 4:30-6:30 pm
Thursday, JAN 10 “revolve” for H.S. 6:02-7:30 pm in the gym and library
Sunday, JAN 13 First Sunday after Epiphany, Baptism of Jesus
8:15 am — Traditional Worship 9:30 am — Bible Study for all ages 10:45 am — Contemporary Worship
Coming Soon: January 15 Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night January 16 Amplify January 17 “Living the Lord’s Prayer”
Adult Bible Study January 21 MLK Day, No School January 27 National Lutheran School
Week Begins February 3 Connection Sunday
Pastor Mark is starting a new study next week (Jan.13) in the cafeteria called “We The Church.” It’s focused on what it means to be followers of Jesus with a specific reflection on how that question has shaped the history of the LCMS.
Year End Recap from Pastor Mark It has been about six months since I was installed as Senior Pastor. I thank you for your partnership and patience over that time. God, as always, has been at work among us. A few highlights:
Saying farewell to Mr. Richards and appointing Dr. Dietrich as interim principal Gathering congregation feedback, passing a building/renovation plan unanimously Realize capital campaign: $1.233 million pledged and $268,634 received so far Massive school accreditation progress: solid plan for curriculum review/revamp Finalizing construction plans and starting coordination of Design Teams Our first two Connection Sundays supported by a new Fellowship Committee Worship attendance is up 10% over the previous year A half-dozen baptisms and a “New to St. Paul” class with 29 new disciples received
Behind the scenes, other things are in motion – new congregational database, up-dating our governance, principal call committee, etc. God is doing very special things.
You should have received your first month of 2019 offering envelopes mailed directly to your home. You will not receive a big box of whole-year envelopes. If there has been a delay, you can use leftover 2018 envelopes or any other (we really just need your name or envelope number). Overall, this subtle change acknowledges two very important things: 1) Our demographics are dynamic…and I anticipate us continuing to grow this year and 2) God invites regularity in our giving (1 Cor.16:2, et.al.) and our systems can beneficially echo that value.
Amplify is where middle school students gather together to enjoy the community of friends God has given us! We meet twice a month for a time of games and prayer. All middle school kids are invited to come! Our next Amplify is Wednesday, January 16 at 3:31 pm in the gym.
Revolve is a time when our St. Paul high school family hangs out together. We meet twice a month on Thursday nights where we play games, eat a snack, and pray togeth-er. We also meet every Sunday for Bible study at 9:30am in the 2nd grade classroom. Any high school student can join us! The next Thursday session is January 10th at 6:02 - 7:30pm. We’ll start out in the St. Paul gym.
SUNDAY MORNINGS: Growing in God’s Word 9:30-10:30 am Classes For All Ages Resume January 6, 2019
Adult Bible Study – Michael Dean leads class this Sunday, join us. (In the cafeteria, upper level)
High School – H.S. teens will meet with Ryan & Katie Lane and Jeremy & Jessica Lagerhausen for Bible study and discussion. (Location: 2nd grade class, lower level)
Confirmation – Middle school students meet with Nathan De Young to further explore their faith and the way it shapes their lives. (Location: Library, upper level)
Kids’ Bible Time (KBT) – Students in Kindergarten through 5th grade have a mixture of small & large group lessons, games, videos, etc. to grow in God’s Word. (Location: Upper School Classrooms)
For our youngest disciples – Children 0-4 can experience age appropriate Bible time led by our preschool teacher Ms. Linda Stark. (PreK 3B class, lower level)
Next 10:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study
Thursday, January 17
“Living the Lord’s Prayer”
Realize Pledges: $1,223,000 Realize Giving: $268,634
Mrs. Means
needs your
help!
Bring clean and empty gallon jugs to the Second Grade Classroom. Mrs. Means and her students will be us-ing them for a school project at the beginning of next year. You may also leave them in the front office. Thank You!
Birthdays This Week
Noah Fritz
Tyler Watkins
John Beckman
Ruth Plunkett
Jared Poole
Anniversaries
Ron & Rose Strawcutter
Bruce & Deb Karas
The 2019 Altar Flower Chart is Here! Cost = $60 per Sunday
Senior Pastor, Rev. Mark Dahn, [email protected]
Mission and Ministry Facilitator, Vicar, Dr. Joel Dietrich, [email protected] Minister to Children and Youth, Nathan De Young, [email protected]
Church Administrative Assistant/Receptionist Phyllis Danielson-Krug, [email protected] Interim Principal, Dr. Joel Dietrich, [email protected] School Administrative Assistant, Joanne Poole, [email protected]
Facility Manager, Bill Bonds, [email protected] Marketing and Admissions, Meagan Haque, [email protected]
Accountant, Donna Fornito, [email protected] Eagles Landing After School Care, Kim Langner, [email protected]
Please remember to submit Announcements to Phyllis by Tuesday! [email protected]
Ministry Team
Worship Assistants Next Week January 13
Acolyte: 8:15 Riley Barber 10:45 Nathaniel Jones Altar Guild: 8:15 Kathy Savage (Jake Barber) 10:45 Lisa Wright (Jacob Cline) Children’s Message: Linda Stark Counters: Brian & Ansley White Elders: 8:15 Lenny Wright 10:45 Joel Heil Greeters: 8:15 Carlisle & Sharon Cook (Nathan Dahn) 10:45 Florian Meier, Jane Clair (Kayla Spieler) Reader: 8:15 Anna Stroud 10:45 Ryan Cline Set Up: Team White Ushers: 8:15 Greg, Josh Bickhart, Mike Mehaffie, (Karissa Dahn) 10:45 Michelle Johnson, Stacy Johnson, Evelyn Schwartz,
Aliana Meier Video Tech: Dan McCauley
December 30, 2018 Combined Worship Attendance — 112
2018-19 Fiscal Year Operating Budget = $662,500 December 30 giving $21,527 December Month-to-Date $59,694 December Budget Need $70,000 [5 weeks]
December Variance ($10,306) week 5 Total Y-T-D Giving $315,909 [Year-to-Date] Total Y-T-D Budget $326,000 [July-Dec] YTD Variance ($10,091) week 26
General Prayer Requests
Blessings for all returning from holiday travels. Be with our college students as they head back to their studies and away from family guidance.
Be with St. Paul staff and students resuming your work and studies.
Praise to You, Lord, for Traci’s successful surgery. Blessings and encouragement for those facing job
transitions and searches. Blessings for Grant Krug as he starts a new career in North Atlanta.
Guidance and encouragement for volunteers on all committees. Be with the Accreditation Team, vari-ous Building Committees, and Principal Call Group.
Prayers for Rhonda Burdette and her family. Grant grace and peace for those who mourn:
family and friends of Tim Clayton and Thomas (Charlie Plunkett’s brother-in-law).
Strength and Healing
Gracious Father, we have so many that need your loving care and complete healing: Billie Nichols, Donna Fornito, Nancy Collins, Cheryl McMenamin, Rhonda Jones. We praise you that they are now back home, bless them with full recovery.
Healing from addictions for all who struggle.
We pray for those battling cancer: Nancy Collins, Brian, Bill Clemens, Diane Means, Rachel Marsh, Mary Clark, Geoff Oldham
Those in need of healing: Jimmy Brooks, Euvila Hagewood, Joan Brantley, Tre Crumbest
Those requiring long term care: Vivian Vehrs, Mary Marchand, and Hildegard Fritsch
For Our Nation. Military Personnel and Families: Jeff Reeves, Reginald Lyons, Jared Breeden, Nicho-las Kirkland, Katherine Mehaffie, Dustin Ellis, Sean Blanchard, Tyler Styles, Benjamin Jones, Alex Tovani
Prayer Line needs to Sharon [email protected] For bulletin, Phyllis [email protected]
Church Office 770-487-0339 ● School Office 770-486-3545
www.stpaulptc.org
January 6, 2019 St. Paul Lutheran Church & School Page 2
Altar Flowers
Give to St. Paul in Ways That Cost You Nothing!
Last week’s flowers (12/30)given in honor of:
Ken & Eleanor The Gaynor’s
62nd Anniversary
Georgia Qualified Education Expense
Tax Credit
