ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Grinnell, Iowa
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THIS WEEK AT SAINT PAUL'S
March 8, 2010
How sweet are thy words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! — Psalms 119:103
Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday, March 14; dont forget to spring forward!
Scripture Lovers! - Many exciting things are happening around St. Paul's. One of them is in a Long Term Bible Study being conducted by Fr. Pope. Many at St. Paul's have been sharing their ideas, feelings and spiritual impressions of scriptures picked by other members of St. Paul's and communicating online. Our email Bible Study continues. If you want to join, see Fr.Pope or contact chasmpope@aol.com.
Congregational Meeting - St. Paul's will have a Congregational Meeting this Sunday, March 14, during coffee hour to present the Vestry approved 2010 budget, discuss a quote for the windows, and if there is interest, to open our homes for the Chenette wedding this summer.
Vestry to Meet - St. Paul's Vestry will meet on Sunday, March 14, Vestry meeting with a brown bag lunch will follow the congregational meeting.
Talented Youth - Bravo! We are so proud of our young people who recently graced the stage and did such an amazing job! The performances and talented youth were:
Ministerial Association's Lenten Series - Next week, on Wednesday, March17, at 12:10 p.m., the 4 Tones will be at St. John's Lutheran Church.
Too Many Strings Lenten Concerts - Too Many Strings will hold a Lenten Concert on March 17 at 6 p.m. at St. Paul's with a soup supper and music following at 7 p.m. Sign up in the Common Room to bring soup, etc.
Kids Against Hunger - The next KAH will be March 21. St. Paul's team will work from 1-1:45 p.m., packing food for Haiti. Let us know if you can help.
Summer Ministry School and Retreat - The annual Summer Ministries School and Retreat will be in Grinnell July 23-25. Young people from around the Diocese will be staying at St. Paul's and participating in this weekend of singing and fellowship. Children entering 4th through 12th grade are invited to come for a youth camp to gather, make friends and make wonderful music for the Sunday Eucharist service. Youth must pre-register for this event. For more information, go online to www.iowaepiscopal.org.
Meals on Wheels - Thank you to everyone who signed up for Meals on Wheels for Route 2 in March and April. Here are upcoming assignments:
Congratulations Sarah DeLong! - Sarah's art was chosen along with 80 other paintings out of 746 entered to be in the Transparent Water Color Society show in Kenosha, Wisconsin. This is quite an achievement for an artist! Sarah's piece, "Oaxcan Basket Weaver" will be featured!
Guest Organist - On Sunday, March 14, will will have a guest organist. Sachiko Graber, "Sachi," is a Grinnell College second-year student, studying math and physics. She started playing the organ last spring semester, but played both the piano and the harp previously. In addition to music, she is very involved with Grinnell's cross country, track and field programs. After graduating, she is interested in the Peace Corps, graduate school, and alternative energy development.
"From Joy to Despair to Triumph: A Holy Week Reflection" - Thursday, March 18, 11 a.m., Herrick Chapel, Grinnell College Organist Linda Bryant
Laying on of Hands/Healing - The Laying on of Hands will be March 21, following the 10:30 a.m. service, there will be a Healing/Laying-on-of-hands Service in the Sanctuary.
Christian Education
Sunday School - On Sunday, March14, the Sunday School children will meet at 9:15 a.m. across the street at First Presbyterian Church and discuss the Beatitudes.
Young Adult Ed - The class for the Young Adult Christian Education will meet at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul's and discuss how favorite songs can be used in prayer. A light breakfast will be served in St. Dunstan's Hall.
March 14th ROTA - 4th Sunday of Lent
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