Memory Work for Wednesday, Dec. 19

Grades 1-4 are to continue learning their parts for the Christmas Program.

Grades 5-8 are to learn The Third Article of the Lord's Prayer.
The Third Petition
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
What does this mean?
The good and gracious will of God is done even without our prayer, but we pray in
this petition that it may be done among us also.
How is God's will done?
God's will is done when he breaks and hinders every evil plan and purpose of the
devil, the world, and our sinful nature, which do not want us to hallow God's name
or let His kingdom come; and when He strengthens and keeps us firm in His Word
and faith until we die. This is His good and gracious will.

Christmas Program Practice

Yep...it's that time of year again. All students should have received a part for the Christmas program. If you didn't get one, please see pastor ASAP! Practices will be Sunday, Dec. 15, and Sunday, Dec. 23 from 1:30-3:00.

See you there!

Christmas Caroling

The shut in members of our congregation always look forward to the evening when our children come to sing Christmas carols to them! We will be caroling on Wednesday evening, December 19, beginning at 6:00! Dress warmly and be prepared to sing! Cookies and hot cocoa will be served afterwards.

Midweek Memory work for Dec. 12

The students in grades 1, 2, 3 and 4 are to study your Christmas parts, as assigned at midweek tonight. IF you did not get a part, or if you DID get a part and won't be here on Christmas Eve, please call Pastor as soon as possible!!

Students in grades 5-8 are to learn the 2nd Petition of the Lord's Prayer. You are also to begin working on your parts for the Christmas program!

Study Up!

Youth Group Fun

Following the youth meeting tonight, we had a fun activity involving a tightly wrapped present (inside a present, inside a present, and so on). The unwrapper had to wear a stocking cap, scarf and mittens, while the rest of the group took turns tossing a die. If the tosser rolled a 6, they had to snatch the hat off of the head of the unwrapper, put on the hat, scarf and mittens, and take their turn unwrapping the gift. The person who unwrapped the final present, got to keep the
prize. What FUN we had!

Memory Work due December 5

Memory work for next Wed. December 5 is:

Grades 1, 2 and 3: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Grade 4:

The First Petition
Hallowed be Thy name.
What does this mean?
God's name is certainly holy in itself, but we pray in this petition that it may be kept
holy among us also.

Grade 5-8 (the above "What does this mean" AND the following)

How is God's name kept holy?
God's name is kept holy when the Word of God is taught in its truth and purity, and
we, as the children of God, also lead holy lives according to it. Help us to do this,
dear Father in heaven! But anyone who teaches or lives contrary to God's Word
profanes the name of God among us. Protect us from this, heavenly Father!

We welcomed the Wissmann Family

The members of St. Paul's, and the surrounding community, were treated to a wonderful program on Friday, Nov. 23. The Loren Wissmann family presented a spectacular program, singing and speaking God's word to us. Their program kept the gathered crowd entertained for around 90 minutes. Their very talented instrumentals and beautifully harmonizing voices, from the young children through the young adults worked together to bring us God's word through music. We so enjoyed the evening, and thank them all for coming to share a holiday Friday evening with us. Following the program, we had munchies and coffee in the fellowship hall while chatting with friends and neighbors. Here are a few pictures I took.