Saturday, February 28, 2009

It's Delayed, So sorry!

Hi Fellow Church goers!
Sorry I didn't post announcements last Sunday. Things just got away from me. In case you didn't read the papers, the person in Henagar that got robbed, well, I know them and let me just say, it has been a REALLY rough week for me....alas.

Anyway, SO. THIS SUNDAY: there is a meeting Ian has to have with the bishop in a group of about 10 at 2pm, then a district meeting that follows at 3pm. This is going to be in albertville, so, Neither Ian or myself will be back in time for Bible Study. We are SO sorry, but we know that any time meetings like this take place, it is normally a 2+ hour thing, so we have to cancel adult and youth bible study that night. I for one, am sad, as I really look forward to Sunday night study!

Also, if you are a MEMBER of St. Paul (as in, on the register) this applies to you. There has been a question about the possibility of changing the lights in the sanctuary. I know that there are many opinions on this matter, and the vote is being brought to the whole church to decide on. What does this mean? If you are a member, after the service this Sunday, there will be a chance for you to vote on whether or not you want new lights. There will be a ballot that you vote in secret, place in a basket and be on your way. This vote will be the determination of whether or not we do indeed vote to replace the lights.

The MISSION TEAM will still meet tomorrow night at 6pm. Ian will be there for that, assuming the meeting doesn't take forever.

We had 75 in attendance last Sunday, let's keep that number up! :) I am so excited for all the possibilities St. Paul can do! God is good, ALL the time! All the time, God is good!

See you tomorrow!

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Announcments for 2/15

Greetings!
I hope you had a blessed Sunday. I know St. Paul sure did! Bro. Ian's sermon on the crippled man who was lowered in to Jesus reminded us on what is easier in life to do, and how sometimes we just need to stop, redirect ourselves and re-focus back on Jesus.
We also had lunch immediately following church. I know it was delicious, there was so much food! We are so blessed to have such a great crowd!

Here are some announcements in case you missed them.

The trustees met after lunch. If you are a trustee and didn't get there, see Carl for more info.

Feb 22nd- the Mission team and Evangelism team will meet both at 6pm. One will meet upstairs in the fellowship hall, and the other will meet downstairs. The Worship committee will also meet that same day, at 6pm. I am not sure where, but just go to the fellowship hall. These meetings should not last more than 30 minutes. If you are not sure if you are on any of these committees, see Ian or the sheet in the fellowship hall office.

NO Bible study this Sunday because of eatin' day.

On Sunday, February 22nd, we will install officers to the administrative board for this upcoming year and "charge" them with their task here at St. Paul. This will be during the service.

Attendance last Sunday was 90! WOW! Let's keep this trend up! If we get 100, Cush will grow a beard.

Monday, February 9, 2009

Announcments for the week of 2/9

Greetings! I hope you had a blessed day, and a blessed Sunday! I know Bro. Ian's message about "Touching the Unclean" was really motivating. The scripture was from Mark 1: 40-45

What's Happening:

Fellowship Lunch will be this Sunday immediately following worship. The meats are provided. Please bring any veggies, side dishes or desserts you would like to share!

Bro. Ian will be posting his monthly "Pastor's Letter" on here from now on, so be on the lookout for those!

The Mission Team met this Sunday at 6pm. Ian is at a meeting tonight at FUMC to discuss further opportunities for the missions and what St. Paul can do to work in and around our community. Look for postings about what was discussed coming up!

We did not have enough to make the cut off for the Church Retreat at Camp Alpine. Hopefully, we can bring this back up in the future, and maybe we can get enough registered to attend! If you would like to help in the future planning of such events, see Pie or Ian.

Sunday School had approximately 50 people in attendance this past Sunday, which I think hasn't been seen in a few years! God is good, All the time!

Don't forget, Bible study is always Sunday nights for the adults at 5pm. They are working through II Corinthians. Youth meets Sunday nights at 5pm upstairs. We are on the topic of " Not Judging, and what does a Christian look like?"

2 Sundays ago, attendance was 75; this Sunday attendance was 90. Remember, if we get to 100, Cush has to grow a beard, so PLEASE let's make this happen! :)

Greeters this upcoming Sunday:
Chuck and Donna Chitwood

Ushers this upcoming Sunday:
John and Dennis Goza

Nursery this upcoming Sunday:
Gena and Jay Fowler

Prayer Concerns this week:
the Chadwick family on the passing of Kenny's grandmother, David and Sue Yoder for needed healing, unspokens, and many more.

Praise Reports:
Avery is better, Tom's sister came through surgery well, Wilma is better, blessings to see the church growth!! AMEN to that!

If anything is missing, please email me:
stpaulfortpayne@yahoo.com

Have a blessed week!
Grace and Peace

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Miracle on the Hudson


I got this in an email, and I thought it was cool. It's in reference to the plane crash in the Hudson river a few weeks back, and everyone made it off just fine. God really does work miracles!!

Administrative Board Meeting Recap

Meeting from Jan. 25th, 2009

  • We revisited issues about changing the sanctuary doors and the lights. 2 committees were formed to address each issue and bring a suggestion before the board again in April.
  • A committee was formed in order to look at options for expanding the fellowship hall.
  • The church basement flooding was discussed, and the trustees were meeting with a contractor to discuss options this week.
  • A church retreat was proposed for April 3-5th at Camp Alpine. A sign-up sheet is in the back of the sanctuary and fellowship hall. This will be up for 1 more week. 30 people minimum must sign up for this to come to fruition. More information about this retreat will be posted later, and Ian will say more about it this sunday. if there are any questions, please let him know.
  • Suzy volunteered to start this blog as well as sign up St. Paul for a Myspace as well as a group for facebook. The Myspace is www.myspace.com/stpaul_fortpayne
  • We are using the blog to gauge whether or not to invest in creating an actual web page. Please let someone know if you see this blog, myspace, facebook, etc. There are no counters, so we have no way to trace how many people actually visit this. Thanks!
  • Next Board meeting will be in April.

Anouncements for the week of Feb. 2nd

  • Feb 3rd, UMW meeting at the Fellowship Hall. We had Linda, Betty and Frances prepare the meal, which was delicious. We had a nice devotion, and about 16 members were present. Many Prayer requests went up, as there are alot of sick, and those in need now. We will be collecting school supplies now thru March to send back with Chris Morgan when he goes back to Afghanistan. We also talked about helping to plant flowers when it gets warmer.
  • Feb 6th-Tyler Smith Birthday
  • Feb 8th-Mission Team will meet at 4pm in the Fellowship Hall.
  • Feb 8th-Men's Breakfast Club at 8am. If you are a guy and have not been attending, go ahead. You are missing out by not!
  • Choir Practice is Wednesday at 530 in the Santuary. Youth will meet at the church at 5:30, and then proceed to Arby's for devotion. This Wednesday is being led by April Hoge.
  • St. Paul has it's own email address now: stpaulfortpayne@yahoo.com
  • Greeters next Sunday: Johnny Evans and Kerry Washington
  • Ushers: Jay Fowler and Kenny Chadwick
  • Nursery: Susan Pollard and Mary Hoge
  • Fellowship Lunch will be after church on Sunday Feb. 15th and it will be covered dish.
  • Norman Eberhart b'day 14th
  • Lent is coming up! Get ready!

Please continue to pray for those on our prayer list, as well as lift up the praise reports!!

Sunday School has changed, and I think it's going really well. There is a place for everyone to plug in. We begin at 9:30 AM, and church is at 1045. We would love to see you there!