FROM THE DESK OF . . .
Sunday, May 25, 2025
From the desk of Pastor Ernie Green:
Memorial Day:
This is Memorial Day weekend, and we are called and encouraged to remember and be thankful for the sacrifice of our service men and women who have given everything to provide for our freedoms. All gave some, and this weekend we recall those who gave all. This is more than just a day off from work and school, it is important that we always remember. There is no service tomorrow evening.
Summer:
In a couple of weeks our preschool finishes for the year. Preschool graduation signals the beginning of summer at St. Paul. Many things slow down during the summer months. St. Paul also moves to summer hours and we will be closed on Fridays during this time. That will occur after preschool ends. We’ll keep you posted.
Roswell watch:
It’s official, I am no longer in the treatment plan at Roswell, as I have entered the surveillance portion. Bloodwork and scans every three months and a meeting with the oncologist. This is scheduled for three years, and if there is no recurrence, then it will continue every six months for two more years. After that, the tests and scans will happen annually. Thank you for your prayers.
VBS: Vacation Bible School:
We are still looking for help to be able to hold a Vacation Bible School this year. It can’t be accomplished without your assistance, so please sign up to help today. A church as large as St. Paul shouldn’t have this much trouble finding people to help.
Spring and Summer:
I have to say that I love the longer days that come this time of year. There’s much more time for outdoor activities that we can’t do all winter, and it’s been a long winter. I may not look forward to hot weather, but I love the long days. It hasn’t been all that hot yet, and I know that because I’ve sat through my grandsons’ football and lacrosse games. Frequently in the cold and rain. Now that our un-official start of summer is here (Memorial Day), I’m looking forward to more seasonable weather.
The blessings of Spring and Summer be with you all, enjoy!
Pastor Ernie Green
All are welcome at St. Paul Lutheran – Please allow God’s love to work in and through you to brighten the lives of members and visitors alike.
+ PRAYER CONCERNS for our St. Paul Family +
HEALING: Bill Baessler, Paul Baessler, Lorraine Carroll, Karen Cowell, Zachary Dawson, Bev Deer, Elijah Desouza, Miguel Diaz, Joyce Dolpp, Dean Durow, Mildred Enney, Ryan Essenburg, Maureen Finch and her sister Colleen, Amy and David Fleischman, Bob Fritz, Pastor Green, Anne Gross, Margie Hadsell, Bonnie Haskell, Amanda Hughey, Loraine Jensen, Steve Keller, Pastor Dennis Krueger, MaryBeth Lee, Sue & Jeff Licht, Connie Maerten, Jackie Malinowski, Eunice & Jim Manth, Jason McNair, Mel Miller, Mike Mueller, Kathy Nagel, McKenna O’Neil, Gloria & Bill Pittler, Doris Rae, Joy Rohring, Wayne Reichert, Jane Ruppert, Joe Sarzyniak, Leni Schofield, Randy Scott, Chris Thomas, Audrey Truax, Deb Tyler, Kathy Warriner, Frank Wendt, Gail Wolf, Shirley Wurl and Barbara Yate’s son, Ron.
AT HOME: Marlyn Gross under Hospice Care HEALTHCARE FACILITIES: Mary Jo Bishop and Marilyn Rumbold.
MILITARY: Matthew Daugherty, Eric Davis, Aaron Fix, Zachary Kijowski, Joe Kloc, Joshua Lindsley, Christopher Manth, and Kyle Rae.
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LUTHERAN WOMEN IN MISSION (LWML) NEWS
The Planet Green Recycle Fundraiser accepts ALL brands of ink cartridges. You can drop off ALL your empty cartridges in the labeled bin in the Gathering Place.
See the bulletin board in the Gathering Place for the most current Mite and Mission Grant Reports or go to the national web site lwml.org and the district web site east-distrlwml.org. Your continued prayers and support is greatly appreciated.
- For questions on any Lutheran Women in Mission news, you may contact either Bea Hapeman (716 -327-2400) or Marge Stoelting (716-693-7555).
***Mite boxes, Eastern District Newsletter, The LINK etc. can all be found on The Information Center in The Gathering Place.
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Confirmation Class Assignments – God bless our Confirmands!
Next year’s classes, we’ll see you in September! Continue to join us on Sunday and Monday. Nothing ended just because Confirmation classes are finished for the Summer.