Announcements for August 7

THE CHRISTIAN SERVICE BOX collection for August will be an outreach of the Women of the ELCA’s Building Blocks of Hope to benefit Mom’s House, Lancaster, which provides safe, secure, and totally free childcare to low-income single parents wishing to continue their education.  Mom’s House® offers single parents, facing an unplanned pregnancy, with a viable, practical alternative to the despair of abortion and the tragedy of welfare.  Mom's Houses® are God-centered, nonprofit, licensed childcare centers. Pre-school children receive quality care and early education. Their single parents are plugged into a network of supportive services that enable them to complete their education, find jobs and get off of welfare. 

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS are still needed for preschool and elementary grades.  Please contact Lori at lnikoloff@stpaullititz.org or call the church at 626-4709.

THANK YOU to everyone for the cards, calls, well-wishes and prayers during my hospital stay and recovery.  I’d also like to thank Pastor Jim for his uplifting visit.  Margaret Reich

EARRINGS FOUND!  A pair of pearl/gold clip-on earrings were left in a pew last Sunday.  They are here in the church office.

SCHEDULE YOUR HEALTH SCREENING for August 23rd, here in the social hall.  See the flyers in the narthex.  There will also be a FREE SPINAL SCREENING taking place the same day, by Chiropractic 1st.  Spinal screenings do not need appointments, and will take place between 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. and again between 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. 

ATTENTION YOUNG SINGERS AND BASEBALL LOVERS!  On Saturday August 27, the LCO is heading to a Barnstormers game...and the children of the LCO have been asked to sing “God Bless America” during the 7th inning stretch!  All youngin's ages 3 through senior high are welcome to join in!  Details will be distributed at rehearsal.  Participants are asked to attend at least 1 rehearsal and must purchase tickets to the game.   If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Melodie Fair, Director of Youth Music Ministries at St Paul's, Lititz atfairs@ptd.netor 626-1876. Rehearsals:  Sunday August 14 at 10:45am, and  Saturday August 27 at 9:30am in St Paul's nave.

LCO NIGHT AT THE BARNSTORMERS GAME is on August 27th at 6:30 p.m.  Sign up sheet is in the narthex.  Money & reservations are due in the church office by August 21st.  Make checks out to LCO.  LCO has the honor of singing “God Bless America” on the field during the seventh inning stretch.  You may indicate on the sign-up sheet if you would like to sing.

LIBERIAN  STUDENT TUITION Sponsorship Program is still taking place.  Stop by the display table to pick up information.  Envelopes are labeled for anyone who indicated interest in continuing to sponsor a particular student.  We also have names and information about new students available to sponsor.  If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Wingenroth at 627-2111 or by email at coachw@dejazzd.com . Thank you for your continued support of this very worthy program - the generosity of our congregation will allow more than 60 students to receive an education this year!

CALLING ALL COMMENTS from members of St. Paul.  The Mutual Ministry Committee has an email address for you to give us your feedback on the pastor. We would appreciate both positive and negative CONSTRUCTIVE comments. The only stipulation is that all feedback must have the writer’s name included. This will enable the committee to ask for clarification of what has been written. No names will be used in any written or verbal communications concerning your confidential comments. The address to submit an email about the pastor is : stpaul.lititz.pastorfeedback@gmail.com Only Mutual Ministry members can access the pastor feedback address. We welcome your feedback year round and we want to insure you that all comments will be kept in strictest confidence. Yours in Christ, Doug Hookway/Chair, Mutual Ministry Committee.

 

SUPPER CLUB POOL PARTY:  On Sunday Aug. 28th at 3:00 - ?, Lori and Chris Nikoloff are hosting a pool party for all people who participated in supper club this past year, and all families who may be interested in joining the supper club group for next year.    Everyone should bring a hot or cold dish to share.  In case of rain, we will still meet for food and socializing in the social hall.  All families & children are invited!  Supper club is a group where groups of 4 couples/singles meet for dinner 4 times during the year for socializing and fun times together.  Each couple/single will host one dinner throughout the year.  It is really a great opportunity to meet new people and get to know your fellow members of St. Paul’s.  If you would like to find out more about supper club, join us for the pool party at the Nikoloff’s for lots of fun!  Any questions, contact Lori or Chris Nikoloff, or Al or Deb Rothermel.

NEEDED:  Flat sheets, fitted sheets and pieces of cotton material for blanket making. There is a plastic container in the narthex marked "Cotton material and/or sheets" for these donations. Thank you for your contributions.