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Sunday School -
Children's Sunday School meets from
9:00 am to 9:50 am. Teens' Sunday School meets following the
Eucharist. The Sunday School year begins the second Sunday in September, and continues
through the second Sunday in June. A short Summer Session is held
during the month of July. The David C. Cook Bible-in-Life curriculum series
is utilized.
The 2009 – 2010 upper elementary classes focus on the
Seasons of the Church Year, the Sacraments, and the study and
memorization of the Apostle’s Creed. Sunday School activities
include building fellowship by hosting Coffee Hours and participation in
the annual Christmas Play. All children, including friends and
visitors, are welcome to attend our Sunday School classes.
Pre-school / nursery care is offered every Sunday
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Vacation Bible School -
VBS - June 21 -
25, 2010. The theme is "Faith Mountain, an Extreme
Adventure with Jesus".
Monday: God's major basket case, Moses. Faith
gives courage. Hebrews 11:23-28.
Tuesday: Hope on a rope, Rahab. Faith takes
risks. Hebrews 11:31.
Wednesday: The ultimate bad hair day, Samson.
Faith can be restored. Hebrews 11:32, 34
Thursday: Face your giants, David. Faith
empowers. Hebrews 11:32, 34
Friday: Lifestyles of the poor and widowed, Elijah
and the widow of Zarephath. Faith dares to hope. Hebrews
11:35.
As in the past, VBS is free to any child wanting to attend.
VBS - 2009’s theme “Ark Avenue” (June
29 - July 3) was a lot of fun. Each day focused on different aspects of
the biblical story of Noah’s Ark, and included other scriptural
references. See Photos
Day 1: Noah’s Ark – We are all welcome!
Day 2: Mary had a Baby – We are a family!
Day 3: Parable of the Lost Sheep – We are important to God and to each
other!
Day 4: Daniel and the Lion’s Den – We are not alone!
Day 5: Jesus calls the 1st Disciples – We are sent out from God!
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Youth Bell Choir -
The Organist and
Choirmaster, Dr. Aaron Freeman, is
teaching a group of young people how to play choir bells. The
musical training has been interspersed with fun and educational
activities like kayaking, hiking and building bird houses.
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Altar Guild -
As is customary in many churches, St. Paul’s has a “behind the scenes”
group of women known as the Altar Guild. The Guild provides vital
support in preparing for the Mass. This entails both setting up
and clearing the altar, preparing linens, laying out the Priest's
vestments, ordering supplies and
flowers, and setting up the church for special services. All church members are welcome to assist
with the bi-annual cleaning of the brass. If you would like to volunteer
or are interested in learning
more about the Guild, please contact the director, Beth
Canter.
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St.
Martha’s Guild -
St. Martha’s Guild, a service-oriented group,
is open to all women of the church at least 16 years of age. Each
year the women gather to develop a mission
statement. Monthly meetings are held to set, review and discuss
activities on how to reach the goals reflecting that mission. Customarily, the Guild reaches
out to the community, whether it is through donations, food baskets
or providing other support. The guild organizes the annual church craft,
bake and yard sale and fund-raising dinners which are open to the
public. Other Guild-sponsored activities include a bi-annual
Afternoon Tea with a fun auction and a Chili Cook Off
against the Men's Club. The Guild meets the fourth Sunday of each
month following Mass. Please contact Mary Delaforce for additional
information.
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Men's Club -
The Men's group
focuses on St. Paul's work projects and special events like the pancake
breakfast, spaghetti dinner and barbecuing for picnics. The club
meets as needed. Contact the Senior or Junior Warden for
additional information.
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Ongoing Church Activities -
St. Paul's offers opportunities for fellowship and social interaction.
Details of upcoming events can be found on the
Calendar page.
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Activities the Church Supports -
St. Paul's actively supports a number of
charitable projects both locally and abroad, ranging from St. Mary's
Pantry (a food-bank for the hungry) to foreign missions. The church
also provides a venue for various local groups, such as the Girl Scouts and
the Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group.
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St. Paul's
Garden in Bloom -
For information about the garden or if you wish to
volunteer, contact Linda Buitendyk.
Click for the
"2010 Garden in Bloom"
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