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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 January 13, 2008 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, – January 13 - 20, 2008
TODAY:	9:00 AM	Worship Service (NHC)
		Servicio de Adoración (NSC)
	10:15 AM	Coffee Hour
	10:30 AM	Sunday School/Christian Growth
TUESDAY:	5:30 PM	5^th Street Youth Group
	6:30 PM	Women Bible Study (led by Mia Koehne) in the DC
	7:30 PM	Praise Team
WEDNESDAY:	7:00 PM	Directors
THURSDAY:	9:00 AM	Quilters
		Mailers
	7:00 PM	Adult Choir Rehearsal
		Hispanic Bible Study
		“Nova” Youth Group
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

VOTERS’ MEETING. Please reserve the date for a Voters’ meeting that will take place on Sunday, January 27, immediately following the worship service, with the purpose of approval to look for a youth and family outreach worker….

SERMONS ONLINE. Just a reminder that you can listen to sermons online at www.stpaulmp.org. According to the website statistics there have been 595 visits to the Sermons web page and 1,333 requests for .wma files from the website since February 8 of last year….

Women’s Bible Study. Join us for a 12 week Bible Study Group! Let’s join together to learn more about our Wonderful Lord through His Word and through each other. “RETURNING TO GOD” A study of the Book of Judges, led by Mia Koehne. Tuesdays: 6:30-8:00 PM, in the School Library (or DC), starting January 8, 2008.

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:

Erna F.

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 Jan. 12^th – 18^th

12:	Susan K.
14:	Oliver H., Johnny B.
15:	Lazaro J., Wayne L., Christopher L.
16:	John F., Martha G., Rebecca M.
17:	Therman B, Ternico B.

ü In thanksgiving,

For the birth of a healthy baby girl born this past January 5^th to Joy and Kevin C.. Her Weight - 7 lbs, 3 oz., Length - 21 inches. Her name – Ellie Joy.

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

STEWARDSHIP CORNER. Isn’t it interesting to think about those God chooses to be His stewards? Mary and Joseph, ordinary people who didn’t stand out in the crowd. An innkeeper without a room who gave what shelter he could. Illiterate, lowly shepherds who heard, responded to, and repeated the Good News. Wise Men who traveled miles and miles to bring their gifts and honor the new King. You and I, also ordinary people, who have been given various gifts to use to spread the Good News and honor the newborn King.

FREE HEALTH FAIR. Rock of Ages Baptist Church and West Suburban Health Ministry Coalition are offering a Health Fair on Saturday, January 26 from 9 AM – 1:00 PM (Registration begins at 8 AM). Some Health Fair Highlights: Diabetes & Cancer Awareness, High Blood Pressure Screenings, Stroke Prevention, Fitness & Obesity, Sickle Cell, HPV, Prostate Cancer Screenings, Massages, manicures & Pedicures, and a Kiddie Corner (face painting, games, and popcorn for kids ages 6-12). To register, please contact Giselle Vasquez at the American Cancer Society at 708-484-8541.

THE O.W.L.S. Group will meet on MONDAY January 21 at Concordia University, 7400 Augusta, River Forest. Notice that the day is Monday rather than Wednesday. The group will be going to Concordia to participate in the University's celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. Attendees will meet in the narthex of the Chapel at 10:45, and worship with the student body in a Service of Praise at 11:00 AM. Following the Service will have lunch in Concordia's lunchroom (cost is $8.14). After lunch, at 1:00 PM there will be a presentation in the Ferguson Art Gallery, in Kretzmann Hall, by Juarez Hawkins, a Chicago artist. Hawkin's exhibit, Tribe, tells the story of Ifani and her ongoing search for her family and villagers scattered by slave traders. Those who may wish to stay longer may stay for the presentation of a Civil Rights Experience, at 2:00 PM, by Pastor Larry Morkert, who is currently the associate pastor at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Arlington Heights, Ill. All are invited to attend any O.W.L. event . There are no dues, nothing to join. Just come. Also, if you need a ride, please contact Carla S.
 
The February event will be a trip to Rolling Meadows on February 13th, to attend OPERA IN FOCUS. The program is Pops At The Puppet Opera, which features a collection of timeless songs from classic moments in cinema, done of course by puppets. More details will be forthcoming but Carla needs to make reservations by January 30th. Cost is $11.00 for the program. We will also be eating lunch. Please reserve your place with Carla Schoepp, along with your $11.00 payment. Again all are welcome and rides are available.