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JANUARY 25 & 26, 2020
100 S. School Street, Mount Prospect, IL, 60056
847.255.0332 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.saint-paul.org
Church Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:00pm
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING – MONDAY NIGHT! Our annual January Congregational Meeting will be held on
Monday, January 27 at 7:00pm in the sanctuary. Please save the
date to join us for this important informational meeting. The 2020
budget and pastoral vacancy will be discussed at this meeting!
NEW MEMBER CLASS: “THIS WE BELIEVE”
If you are new at Saint Paul, or have worshiped with us for a while and
would like to officially become a member of our congregation, then
our new member class, “This We Believe”, is for you! This 9 week
Sunday class will begin February 2 from 11:15am – 12:30pm. New
member reception will be held on Sunday, April 5.
Child care, snacks & beverages are available. Come grow deeper in
your faith, make new friends, and become an official part of the Saint
Paul family! All current members are welcome to join if you would like to deepen your faith
and/or meet our new members joining our church family. For more information or to RSVP,
please contact the church office.
LUTHERAN WITNESS SUBSCRIPTION TIME
If you would like to renew or start an annual subscription for the Lutheran
Witness, please send a check for $16.00 made payable to Saint Paul and
return to the church office by Monday, February 10. Or, drop your
envelope marked with “Lutheran Witness” in the offering plate and
include your name and mailing address.
For information about this publication, visit www.lutheranwitness.org.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO RECEIVE THE THRU-THE-WEEK VIA EMAIL?
The Thru-The-Week gets emailed out every Friday morning to those who are
registered for emails from the church. If you would like to start receiving these
emails, and/or others, please email Vicki in the church office at [email protected] so
she can register you!
CHURCH NEWS
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THRU-THE-WEEK AT SAINT PAUL
2020-2021 ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
Enrollment for all Saint Paul church member families and all
returning students for the 2020-2021 academic year is now open.
Enrollment forms are attached to the Blitz and in the school
office. To enroll students for next year, please bring to the school
office one enrollment form per student, along with a $60 deposit
for each student. Enrollment will open to the public on Tuesday,
February 4, 2020.
EARLY CHILDHOOD OPEN HOUSE (PRE-K through 2nd GRADE)
Saint Paul will host an Early Childhood Open House on Tuesday,
February 4 from 6:30-8:00pm in our school building. Teachers
and administrators will be on hand to ask questions, to interact
with your child, and to show off our school. Please encourage
families and friends to join you that evening. We’ll have
activities set up for young children from pre-k age to incoming
2nd graders. Hope to see you there!
VBS 2020 – SAVE THE DATES!
Keep June 15-19 free so you can be part of Vacation Bible School at
Saint Paul! VBS is for kids ages 3 years – grade 4, with TotTime VBS for
ages 18 months - 2 years. More information will be coming soon on
how to sign up, as well as how you can volunteer to be a part of the
great adventure!
IMPORTANT CONFIRMATION CLASS CHANGE!!!
Due to changes in staffing, we will be making a tweak in our 7th &
8th grade confirmation format for the next six weeks. The Sunday
morning session of the class will be filmed so that those unable to
make the session will be able to watch it on the new Saint Paul
Confirmation YouTube channel. Here is the link:
https://youtu.be/iP53sktApXE. We will ask families who need to use
this format to supplement the regular lesson with a few essay questions. These will also be
available in the weekly emails from Dari. We do hope that people will be able to adjust
their schedules to attend the Sunday morning sessions, as part of the program is to benefit
from group discussions. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Dari at the
church office. Thank you!
SCHOOL NEWS
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O YOUTH FELLOWSHIP Other
JUNIOR HIGH LIGHTHOUSE
Sunday, January 26, from 7:00-8:30pm, It’s fun with Dari’s games! Indoor
snowball fight? You bet! Other “winter theme” games too! Parent volunteers
and snacks needed. Thanks!
SENIOR HIGH UNDERGROUND
Sunday Night Underground: Sunday, January 26 from 7:00-8:30pm
SENIOR HIGH LOCK-IN: Friday, January 31 from 8:00pm - 9:00am
Come for food, games, movies and a lot of fun!
Cost is $5 per student. Invite friends, just make sure
they bring a permission form! Bring a sleeping bag
or blanket and pillow.
NO Sunday Night UNDERGROUND on Sunday, February 2. Enjoy the Superbowl with your
family!
COLLEGE STUDENTS… WHO WANTS A CARE PACKAGE FOR VALENTINE’S DAY!
We have a few names and addresses in, but we are ready for
more! If you would like Jr. High Lighthouse to send you a
goodie box you need to make sure that Dari has your mailing
address! Send information to church office at church@saint-
paul.org by January 25.
MONDAY NIGHT WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Monday night women's bible study started, but you’re not too late! Our
next meeting is Monday, February 10. This session is reading " WHAT
HAPPENS WHEN WOMEN Walk IN Faith" by Lysa Terkeurst. What if the next
big step God wants you to take is actually small? "This book is filled with
stories and Scripture that will help you apply practical, Biblical truths to
your life. Stepping into the assignments the Lord has for us and pursuing
the dreams He's placed in our hearts can feel overwhelming and
exhilarating all at the same time. But walking in His will begins with our
daily obedience to Him. Be prepared for God to use your small steps of
faith to unleash His work and wonder in your life."
We will meet in the youth room at 7:00pm on the following Mondays: February 10 and 24;
March 9 and 30; April 13 and 27 and May 4 (if needed). You can order the book via
amazon.com or contact Tracy Laesch at [email protected] to order and for more
info. Sign up through the church office or email Tracy.
LADIES SPRING EVENT SCHEDULED!
Plan ahead! Our date is Saturday, April 25. Thanks to our Dream Team: Ellen Madsen, Niki
Wood, Katie Dawson and Christine Hecht.
ADULT FELLOWSHIP
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WAS THERE REALLY A PROPHET NAMED DANIEL?
Come and find out. Decoding Daniel will meet for about 7
Sundays in the Library at 9:05am beginning January 26. Chuck
Black will use the LCMS commentary on one of the most complex
books of the Bible. It contains both a carefully dated historical
account of travails during the Babylonian Exile and apocalyptic
writing some think is harder to decipher than John’s Revelation.
We’ll look at the fascinating historical side and decode some of
the predictions. Please join us.
CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING
SUPER WEEKEND OF CARING
JANUARY 31 – FEBRUARY 2
We’re doing it again! See below for
projects and opportunities to serve our
community. If you have ideas or would
like to lead a project, please contact
Dari at the church office. We can add
your project to our list, or we can just add your hours and
volunteers to our final tally! Events won’t interfer with the
Super Bowl, so you will still be able to watch the game!
PROJECTS TO DATE:
FOOD DRIVE – Fill someone’s tummy with extra food for the food pantry.
JR. HIGH LIGHTHOUSE – Blanket tying, boxing up college care packages and food
boxing. Sunday, February 2 from 1:00 – 2:30pm. These ambitious students are looking
for their friends to help them carry out these projects in 90 minutes.
KAY’S ANIMAL SHELTER BATH TOWEL COLLECTION – Did you know animal
shelters use towels for the animals to cuddle up in? We are collecting clean used
bath towels to take to Kay’s, Animal Shelter in Arlington Heights. The collection box
will be in the church lobby January 25 - February 2.
COOKIES FOR 1st RESPONDERS – Help show a little love by bringing homemade
cookies and/or treats in for our firefighters and police officers. Drop off in the church
lobby on the 1st & 2nd . You can also sign up to help put them in trays on Sunday,
February 2 at 11:15am and or deliver them on Monday.
DROP OFF VALENTINES FOR OUR SHUT INS – We want to send a little treat to our
Saint Paul family members who aren’t able to be at church. Sign up to be a delivery
person.
MISSIONS
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LEGO REPLAY- Do you have LEGO pieces just laying around not being used (maybe
getting stepped on?) Help closets, feet, and Rebuild the World! Ryan Fokers is doing
his own project collecting LEGO pieces that he will ship off to Give Back Box! Many
of the donated LEGO bricks will end up with Teach For America to be given to
thousands of classrooms across the country. Others will go to Boys & Girls Clubs of
Boston for after-school programs. This is a pilot program LEGO has and it ends soon,
so it’s the perfect chance to clean up those LEGOS! There will be a tote in the
church lobby Saturday, January 18 through Sunday, February 2 for you to dump your
LEGOS into. Donate ANY pieces – DUPLO, JR or regular sized LEGOS. PLEASE –
REMOVE ALL BATTERIES AND MAKE SURE THERE ARE ONLY LEGO PIECES AND NO
OTHER RANDOM TOYS MIXED IN!
BLANKET COLLECTION FOR CHI TOWN BLANKETS - This grass roots organization
has 118 of their 250 winter blankets goal. Blankets may be new or gently used. Please
wash them. No quilts or comforters – they are too heavy to carry around. Look for
the donations box in the church lobby January 25 - February 2. You can also
purchase a blanket from their Amazon wishlist. (Don’t forget to use Scrip and
AmazonSmile so Saint Paul benefits too!) Blankets ordered on Amaon will be sent
directly to Chi Town.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3CX4FG55FPGVZ?ref_=wl_share
PATRIOTIC HEARTS FOR OUR MILITARY
THIS IS OUR 6TH YEAR, THANKS TO YOUR GIVING HEARTS!
Give your love, support and thanks to our military servicemen and
women this Valentine’s Day. Availabe now through Sunday, February
2, purchase a $5.00 Starbuck’s gift card from the table we have set up
in the narthex. Gift cards were purchased through the Saint Paul SCRIP
program, so your contribution helps support our church and school as
well! We’ll provide a Valentine’s greeting card and you can write your
own message to a member of our military. The greeting card, gift
card, and some candy will ship in time for Valentine’s Day. Please stop by our table in the
narthex and let your patriotic heart shine.
Also, if you have a family member or friend that is currently serving in the military or doing
missionary work throughout the world, please send their name and address to Wendy Reiner
at [email protected]. We will send a Valentine’s greeting along with a gift card and
candy from Saint Paul as part of our Patriotic Hearts mission project.
FOOD DONATIONS FOR JANUARY
For the month of January, we are asking members whose last name begins with A, B, C or D,
or any who have a heart for this ministry, to contribute. If you know of someone who is in
need of food supplies, please let them know they can use our food pantry during church
service times or during the week by visiting the church office.
THANK YOU
What a blessing it has been for me and my family to serve among you these past 16 years!
God has richly given us His grace through your faithful love and care and through your
amazing partnership with us in service to Christ’s Gospel. Thank you for the countless prayers,
gifts, support, and the fruit of love that our Lord has worked through you for us and for this
community of faith we have had the honor to being a part of with you! As I move on to my
next role in serving our Lord and His people, please know that I will always be grateful for my
time at Saint Paul and will hold you all in my heart with love and joy.
Your Servant in Christ – Pastor Kris Whitby
2019 CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTMAS CARD
Many thanks to all who sent Christmas greetings via the Congregational Christmas Card.
A total of $2,665 in contributions was donated to be shared by two different ministries - the
Lutheran Indian Ministries (Brookfield, WI), and Caring Ministries St. Peter Lutheran Church
(Middleberg, South Africa). Merry Christmas from the following people:
Jerry & Christine Bashleben; Harry & Pat Biegelmann; Marlene & Chuck Black; Linda Boyd;
Eileen & Bill Brazelton; Harold & Carol Busse; Frank & Joan Clarton; John & Sue Elenberger;
Jerry, Debbie, Paul, Kyle & Emily Evers; Beatrice Fullerton; Sarah Fullerton; Peter & Janet
Gilbertson; Helen & Fred Haas; Marilyn Hansen; Warren, Christine & Aiden Hecht; Dave &
Mary Alice Helms; Bonnie Huck Mirante & Evan Huck; Lois & Delores Jahnke; Marge & Jerry
Johnson; Susan Kazlo; Fred & Carol Klingelhofer; Fran Kloss & family; Kurt & Nancy Krebs; Jon
& Jan Krum; Helga Liller; Steve & Linda Maegdlin; Lois Mandik; Bruce & Carol Meier; Tom &
Sue Moeller; Rich & Joanne Mortensen; Larry & MaryLou Mylin; Bernice Oehlerking; Florence
Organ; Alan & Elaine Peterson; Ralph & Mij Rink; Catherine Robey; Barb Rollwagen; Craig &
Rosemary Sanders; Dee Schjerven; Tom & Sue Schreiner; Bob Seegers; Dan & Sue Spjuth; Bill
& Esther Strahle; Diane Triebe; Carl & RuthAnn Voss; Jean Walsh; Pat & Sue Walsh; Virgil &
Karen Wendt; Pastor Kris & Marguerita Whitby; Lou & Don Zastrow.
2020 CHURCH OFFERINGS & REVENUE
1/5/2020 $ 19,048
1/12/2020 $ 17,535
1/19/2020 $ 19,839
Jan. Other Church Revenues $ 0
Jan. to Date $ 56,422
Year to Date $ 56,422
Match the Mortgage Fund gifts $ 45
2019 END OF YEAR FINANCIALS
2019 results will be presented at the Congregational Meeting on Monday, January 27.
DID YOU KNOW?
Our expenses on average were $205,000 per month in 2019.
SCRIP
Bonuses now through Valentines Day! Bonuses allow you to
raise even more $ for Saint Paul!
Now – January 31: See’s Candies, TGIFridays, 800-
Baskets.com, 1-800Flowers; Cheryls, Fruit bouquets; Harry &
David; The Popcorn Factory; Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Now – February 7: Baskin Robins; Fandango; Landry’s; Morton
Steakhouse; McCormick & Schmicks; SpaFinder
Physical Gift Card order deadlines & pick up dates at the school/church office:
1/30 – ready for pick up by 2/5
2/6 – ready for pick up by 2/12 – JUST IN TIME FOR VALENTINES DAY!
Can’t wait?
Use ScripNow, where gift cards get sent to your email.
Keep those physical gift cards! Participating vendors allow you to re-load for multiple
uses.
Questions or need help getting signed up?
Please contact Vicky Cradduck at: (847) 533-5150 or [email protected]
USE YOUR THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS!
Do you have Thrivent products? If so, you are eligible to designate
dollars for Saint Paul Lutheran Church or School. It is simple to do.
Just go online at www.thrivent.com/thriventchoice. If it is your first
time, calling might be easier. Call (800) 847-4836 and ask for
Thrivent Choice and follow the prompts for a representative. You must designate your
choice dollars every year. Remember, there is no cost to you! It is Thrivent’s way of giving
back. Please consider becoming a regular contributor. Your money is waiting to be
used……..please designate it today!
SAINT PAUL STEWARDSHIP
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COMMUNITY NEWS
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REST - RESPITE EDUCATION & SUPPORT TOOLS
Are you looking for practical ways to implement your
faith? Would you like to help a caregiver who needs a
break, but are unsure how? Is your time limited? Voice of
Care can help you with all this.
We are offering a certified volunteer Respite Companion
Training class on Saturday, February 8, 2020, from 8:30am
to 5:00pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church - 2317 S Wolf Rd
in Hillside, IL. This training allows you to step in when
needed but also can be flexible to you schedule. It gives
the foundation for care and blessings for others, and you
will be blessed as well. Who is to say you won’t be using
these skills in your own family situation?
For more information about the class contact Director
Ministry Facilitators, Dennis Pieper, (708) 759-4954 or
