St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Grinnell, IA, this week

"Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased." — Hebrews 13:16

First Sunday of Advent, Nov. 29 - Please gather in the Common Room at 10:25 a.m. for the Great Litany and the seating of the congregation in procession. This Advent we are changing to Eucharistic Prayer D from Rite 2. Prayer D is drawn from the Liturgy of St. Basil. It is used extensively in the Greek Orthodox Church. Basil, an early church father, died in 379. You will notice that the intercessions are embedded in this Eucharistic prayer.

St. Paul's Nativity Display - Fri., Dec. 4 - Jingle Bell Holiday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. in St. Mary's Church Basement as part of "No Room At The Inn." The Sunday School will sing that evening.

Advent Gift Exchange - Wed., Dec. 9 - St. Paul's Advent Gift Exchange starting at 7 p.m. Come share some hot beverages, fellowship and gifts (limit $5). Sign up in the Common Room if you wish to participate.

Advent Play - Sun., Dec. 13 – The children will perform at the First Presbyterian Church after the service and some snacks.

Open House at the Pope's - Sun., Dec. 13 - The Revs. Pope will open their home for a tour from 3-5 p.m. at 671 Eighteenth St. in Des Moines.

St. Paul's Caroling - Wed., Dec. 16 - Kevin Emge will play his guitar and we will go caroling. For more information contact Sarah Purcell.

Priest Away - Fr. Pope will be away from Nov. 20 – Nov. 25. The parish office will have emergency contact numbers.

Adult Ed - On Sunday, the Adult Ed class will be taught by Kevin Emge concerning, "The Old Testament Story." The class meets at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul's. No class on Sunday, Nov. 29.

Sunday School - Children's Sunday School starts at 9:15 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church. This Sunday, Nov. 22, the children will be working on the Christmas play. The Children's Sunday School will be collecting food for MICA. They will be delivering it to MICA soon. Nov. 29 – play rehearsal with the Journey to Adulthood Class.

Young Adult Class - On Sunday, Nov. 22, the group will have a guest teacher, Mike Guenther. He will lead a discussion of Christianity and Environmentalism, taking a look at developments in both mainline and evangelical denominations. A light breakfast will be served in St. Dunstan's Hall beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Liturgist – Debby Pohlson
Altar – Debby Pohlson
Crucifer – Callie Van Cleve
First Server – Debby Pohlson
Lectors – Old Testament and Psalm: Chris French, Epistle: Sarah Purcell
Intercessor – Hugh Sheridan
Chalice Bearers – Wendy Munyon and Deb Pohlson
Ushers – Laura and Rick Van Cleve
Coffee Hour Hosts – Martha Voyles and Judy Hunter