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Of all the gifts for which we thank God, above all is the gift of Himself to us, His erring but redeemed children!  “Whom have I in Heaven but You? And earth has nothing I desire besides you” (Psalm 73:25).

 

 

Our purpose is to reach out to families and individuals of all backgrounds and bring them into healing and transforming relationships with the Lord Jesus and with others in His Church through the sharing of God’s Word and Sacraments.

 

 

 
THE CHIMES

March 4, 2007

Listen to Sermon Here

St. Paul Lutheran Church and School

a multiethnic family of faith

1025 Lake Street * Melrose Park, IL  60160

Church Ph. No. 708-343-1000 *

School Ph. No. 708-343-5000

Fax No. 708-343-8635 www.stpaulmp.org

 

Rev. Thomas R. Johnson, Pastor 

Mr. Douglas Grebasch, Principal

 

CALENDAR

 

 

 

 

EVENTS THIS WEEK AT ST. PAUL,  March 4 - 11, 2007

TODAY:

9:00 AM

Worship Service (HC)

 

 

Servicio de Adoración (SC)

 

10:15 AM

Coffee Hour

 

10:30 AM

Sunday School / Christian Growth Hour

         MONDAY  through FRIDAY  -  Lutheran Schools Week………

TUESDAY:

7:00 PM

Prayers and Praise  

 

7:30 PM

Praise Team

WEDNESDAY:

10 AM &

 7:15 PM

 

Midweek Lenten Services

 

8:00 PM

5:30 PM

Deacons / Property Boards Meetings

Lenten Soup Supper

THURSDAY:

9:00 AM

Quilters

 

7:00 PM

Choir Rehearsal

 

 

Spanish Bible Study

FRIDAY:

7:30 PM

Upper Grade Entertainment

SATURDAY:

5:30 PM

Contemporary Service (HC) 

SUNDAY:

9:00 AM

Worship Service (NHC)            

 

 

Servicio de Adoración (NSC)

 

10:15 AM

Coffee Hour 

 

10:30 AM

Sunday School / Christian Growth Hour

 

HANDCHIME CHOIR.   The St Paul musical family announces the addition of a new choir…a Handchime Choir.  This new and exciting choir will begin rehearsing on Monday,

February 5th at 7 PM in the chapel.  If you are interested in joining this new ensemble, please see Stacia… leave her a message at ext. 244.

 

STEWARDSHIP CORNER.   How could a loving Father allow His son to suffer such agony as our Lord suffered?  We know, of course, it was because of God’s great love for us, His erring children.  For our sakes, Christ was handed over to murderers.  For our salvation, He was separated for His Father for a time.  Perhaps at times we feel forsaken by God.  It is then that we must remember our Savior and thank God that, because of Christ, we are never forsaken, never outside His grace.

 

 

Please include the following prayer needs in your personal and family devotions this week.   

 

ü             We pray for those in care facilities and at home who are physically unable to worship with us.  We also ask God to heal and comfort the following members and/or friends of our congregation:

 

Sammi J.

Carl F.

Jeannine K.

David B.

Emily B

 

 

Paul M. Jr.

Helen J.

 

 

 

 

 

We also want to continue to remember those in nursing facilities, those who are recovering, and those who are receiving ongoing treatments.

 

*(If you would like us to pray for someone, please let Maria, our church secretary; know, either by phone or with a request card.  Names of congregational members will remain on this list for 4 weeks unless additional requests are received.)

 

 

ü          We pray for those celebrating birthdays the week of  March 3rd – 9th

 

3:

Tadao M., Christopher W.

4:

Jeffrey H., Gail W.

5:

Angelica C.

6:

Marla K.

7:

Gerardo L.

8:

Elfrieda D., Gladys K., Margaret S.

9:

Sarah Z.

 

 

FROM PASTOR JOHNSON.  “If you are in the hospital or are in need of pastoral care, please notify Maria in the church office.  If it is an emergency, please call my mobile phone (in printed copy of chimes).  Please don’t hesitate to call me at any hour if it is important; I keep the phone with me at all times.  If the matter is important enough to think about calling a pastor, by all means call me.  Please do not think you will disturb me or I will think the matter unimportant.  Thanks!”

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

L.W.M.L. Circuit meeting will be Saturday, March 31 at St. Paul, Austin.  More details later, but mark your calendars now to reserve that morning.

 

WELCOME ALL Toddlers to Sunday School in the Extended Day Care room across from   the cafeteria.  There will be playtime and a short Bible lesson/activity.  Parents are encouraged to attend adult Bible class or stay with their child, according to preference.  If there are any questions, please see Johanna Johnson.

 

LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES.  To get a copy of the Lenten devotional booklet you must download from the internet.  Please visit www.lentendevotions.net for directions on downloading.  The title for lent is Time for Renewal.

 

The Drama Ministry Team wishes to thank Chuck L. and Audrey B. W. for presenting Holier Than Thou by John Cosper during the evening Ash Wednesday service.  Ticket to Tarshish by Stephen D. Larson was presented Wednesday, February 28, by Reggie J. and Jamie S.  Both were directed by Lynette Welter.  This Wednesday, March 7, we will have a very special presentation.  Any who are interested in participating please join us for rehearsal at 10:30 in the Sanctuary after today’s service.  We will rehearse again on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. and present during the evening Lenten service.  No memorization will be required!  The mission of the Drama Ministry Team is to facilitate spiritual growth and outreach by sharing the gospel message through dramatic presentation.  If you are interested in learning more about this exciting ministry please contact Lynette Welter.

 

SAVE THE DATE!  Get ready for an exciting celebration of Jesus’ love filled with amazing Bible adventures, unforgettable songs, memory-making crafts, and life-changing missions.  Welcome to Avalanche Ranch, a wild ride through God’s word!  Vacation Bible School is scheduled for July 16th – 20th in the evenings.  Our goal is to serve 100 children this year!  Contact Lynette Welter for more information.

 

New on the web.  Check out stpaulmp.org for recent Chimes, School Newsletters, monthly newsletters from Missionary Leif Camp and now newsletters from former members Becca and Keegan C. with updates on their mission work.  Go to http://www.stpaulmp.org/sweden/ for their most recent newsletter.  Comments and suggestions regarding the website are always welcome.  Email Lynette* for more information.

 

On Sunday, May 6, Paul S. will join more than 16,000 walkers and volunteers across Illinois in the 2007 MS Walk. He'll be showing his support by fund raising for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the 20,000 Illinois families touched by multiple sclerosis. The money raised at the 2007 MS Walk supports programs, services and vital research into the cause and cure of multiple sclerosis. He's accepted the challenge to raise funds for these programs. Your support will help him reach that goal, which in turn will make a difference in the lives of 400,000 Americans living with multiple sclerosis. He hopes you will join him either by walking along side him or making a donation to this goal to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis.  Speak to Paul about how you can give your support or visit:  www.msillinois.org and follow the links for MS Walk 05/06/07 to search for Paul's name.  Thank you and bless you.

 

O.W.L.S. -  March14th, we will meet at Kendall College to have a special Lunch and Tour.  Students prepare the meal which will be beef tenderloin and salmon with sauces, a salad and dessert.  The dining room is very nice and the lunch is prepared and served with elegance.  The cost is $25.00 for Lunch and the tour.  We will meet at Kendal College, 900 North Branch Street (which id off Halsted) at 12:15 p.m.  Because it will take extra preparation for the dining area to handle our group, I will have to let them know who is going by March 7th.  Please call Carla at 708-345-7730 if you are planning to join us that day.  Rides are available.

 

Chicago’s Premier Handbell Ensemble…You are invited to attend the Agape Ringers in Concert at St. John Lutheran Church – 305 Circle Ave. – Forest Park, Today, Sunday, March 4, at 4:00 pm.  A free-will offering will be taken.

 

 

 

Starting immediately, and for security reasons, we’ll be requiring that EVERYBODY entering the school and/or the church building sign in the visitors log sheet located at the school entrance, and also wear a visitor’s pass.  Please do not be offended, we might know very well who you are, but this is necessary for everyone’s protection.

 

 

Lutheran Service Book–Hymnal

Order Form

 

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MIDWEEK LENTEN SERVICES

2007 SCHEDULE

 

               JONAH:  an Unrepentant Preacher of Repentance

 

Feb. 21

Ash Wednesday

10:00 AM & 7:15 PM

No Gloomy Lent Allowed

Matt. 6:1-6, 16-21

Feb. 28

Lent  1

10:00 AM & 7:15 PM

Jonah, a Runaway Prophet

Jonah 1

Mar.  7

Lent  2 

10:00 AM & 7:15 PM

Jesus, the Anti-Jonah Prophet

Mark 4:35-41

        14

Lent  3

10:00 AM & 7:15 PM

Jonah, a Whale’s Indigestion

Jonah 2