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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 September 30, 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, Sept. 30 – Oct. 7, 2007
TODAY:	9:00 AM	Worship Service (HC)
		Servicio de Adoración (SC)
	10:15 AM	Coffee Hour
	10:30 AM	Sunday School/Christian Grwt.
MONDAY:	7:00 PM	Deacons
TUESDAY:	5:30 PM	“Fifth Street” Youth Group (4^th – 6^th Gr.)
	7:30 PM	Praise Team
THURSDAY:	9:00 AM	Quilters
	7:00 PM	Adult Choir Rehearsal
		Hispanic Bible Study
		“Super Nova” Youth Group (7^th – 12^th Gr.)
SATURDAY:	5:30 PM	Contemporary Service (NHC)
SUNDAY:	9:00 AM	Worship Service (HC)
		Servicio de Adoración (SC)
	10:30 AM	Sunday School/Christian Growth Hour:

The Fall issue of the LWML Quarterly is available in the narthex.

MULTICULTURE REFORMATION and ALL SAINTS WORSHIP SERVICE. Come worship with your brothers and sisters in Christ on Sunday, November 4^th at 3:00 PM, here in our church. The Rev. John Nunes, Evangelist and President of Lutheran World Relief, will preach the homily. The Rev. Stephen Everette, St. Paul, Austin, and our own Pastor Johnson, will be participating. Additional speakers and choirs will also participate. Dinner will follow in the school lunchroom for a cost of $10. Please use the reservation form below. Deadline is October 22^nd. Call Sharon Durkins at 708-479-4882 for more information.

Make out your check to NID LWML for $10.00 and send it to:

Sharon Durkin, 19447 Martie Lane, Mokena, IL 60448.

Number of Tickets___________ Total Amount $______________

Name ____________________________________________________________

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:

Dorathy L.	Hildegarde W.	Gladys K.	Dr. Paul W.
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.)

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!”

ü We pray for those celebrating birthdays the week of September 29^th – Oct. 5^th

29:	Emily B., Bertha D.
30:	Dee W.
Oct. 2:	Benjamin G., Claire Z.
3:	JoAnn S.
4:	Noah G.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

A NEW ADULT INFORMATION CLASS will be offered for the Saturdays of October 27 & November 3, The attendees will study the teaching of the Lutheran faith and get to know more about each other and our Lord. Classes will only meet on these two Saturdays, from 8 AM to 12 Noon. Please feel free to bring your spouse or other interested family member to this class. Materials will be provided. Call Maria at ext. 240 and let her know you are coming.

CAR WANTED….Our organist, Jeff Kiel, is looking for a used car to purchase. If you own a second car in good condition, but are thinking of replacing it soon, or know of someone who has one. Please call Jeff at ext. 244.

 
O.W.L.S.  On October 10th at 10:30 AM (note the time change) the O.W.L.S. group will meet at Eli's Cheese--cake Company, 6701 W. Forest Preserve Drive, for a Lunch and Munch Tour. Rubber-soled, low-heeled and closed toe shoes must be worn. They would like to know the number of people going and Carla S. has already guaranteed a number so she would appreciate it if you could notify her as soon as possible if you intend to attend, so she can modify the number of attendees. Please call her if you plan to be there. Directions: First Avenue north to Forest Preserve Drive. Turn east, going past Harlem Avenue until you come to Eli's. It is on the south side of the street….O.W.L.S. is an obligation free group that meets once a month during the school year for a social gathering. We have lunch and take a tour or a visit some place. All are welcome when you can come.
 

STEWARDSHIP CORNER. No matter how hard we try, we will never completely overcome our selfishness and greed. Even though Scripture tells us that worldly treasures can’t provide us with any real security, we don’t always distinguish between providing responsibly for our future needs and selfish hoarding. Jesus said, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions” (Luke 12:15). What we acquire in this life will at some time be lost; however, what we do for Christ will last forever. Jesus also said, “What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit his very self?” (Luke 9:25).

INVITATION! You are cordially invited to participate in the THIRD PAINTING PARTY that will take place on Saturday, October 20^th, from 9 AM till ?? Come, have a good time, enjoy fellowship. Lunch will be provided. If you have a favorite brush/roller, etc. please feel free to bring it along!

WOMEN’S HEALTH. On Wednesday, October 10^th from 6:00 – 8:30 PM, Westlake Hospital/ Resurrection Health Care are offering their second annual Just for You, an evening dedicated to women’s health. Bone density check, massage, body fat analysis, recipes, appetizers, and door prizes will be offered; plus thanks to generous grant funding, Westlake Hospital is offering free Mammograms during the entire month of October...If you live in the communities of Bellwood, Berkeley, Forest Park, Hillside, Maywood, Melrose Park, Stone Park, Westchester, and are 40 years or older (or 35-40 with a strong family history) you can participate in this program. Dr. Isoken Koko, Board Certified Oncologist, featured speaker. Come for this informative and entertaining evening. Seats are limited and registration is required by calling 877-737-4636.