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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 20, 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 20 - 27, 2008
TODAY:	9:00 AM	Worship Service (HC)
		Servicio de Adoración (SC)
	10:15 AM	Coffee Hour
	10:30 AM	Sunday School/Christian Growth
TUESDAY:	6:30 PM	Women Bible Study
	7:30 PM	Praise Team
THURSDAY:	9:00 AM	Quilters
	7:00 PM	Adult Choir Rehearsal
		Hispanic Bible Study
		“Nova” Youth Group
SATURDAY:	5:30 PM	Contemporary Service (HC)
SUNDAY:	9:00 AM	Worship Service (NHC) / (Voters’ Meeting to follow immediately after the Worship Service)
		Servicio de Adoración (NSC)
	10:30 AM	Sunday School / Christian Growth Hour

VOTERS’ MEETING. The Board of Directors is calling a Voters meeting next Sunday, January 27, immediately after the worship service, with the purpose of approval to look for a youth and family outreach worker, and approval to apply for a Vicar….

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….

THE LUTHERAN WITNESS. It is the time of the year again to renew your subscription of The Lutheran Witness magazine. Price is $14.16 for one year. The July/August issue is a combined edition so there are 11 magazines mailed in the year. If you currently are not a subscriber but would like to start receiving this Magazine in May, please enclose your check for the above amount in an envelope marked “The Lutheran Witness” and place it in the offering plate when it is being passed or mail it to the church office, attention Maria.

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.	Katherine S.	Lucile K.	Rosalie H.	Mike 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.)

ü We pray for those celebrating birthdays the week of Jan. 19^th – 25^th

19:	Dorleen M.
20:	Ruben V., Johnny P., Carter Thomas L.
22:	Julieth B.
24:	Pamela L.
25:	Dorothy J.

A Memorial Service for Flossie Malecki will be held here next Sunday, January 27, 10:45

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. “Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops” (Proverbs 3:9). Do we carry out God’s commands as He gives them, or do we modify His Word to suit our preferences or our time? If we truly love God and are grateful for all His blessings, we will not hesitate to do what He asks of us. By waiting, we show that something or someone is in competition with Him. Isn’t that someone usually ourselves?

 
O.W.L.S. The February event of this group 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 S., along with your $11.00 payment. Again all are welcome and rides are available. 

YOUTH GROUP NEWS. 5^th Street started back up this past Tuesday, January 15^th! Due to scheduling issues, it will take place the first Tuesday of every month for this semester, and will still take place during Lent and Easter. The next 5^th Street will be the Tuesday before Lent begins, February 5^th!

Ø Don’t forget to use the GoodSearch website to raise money for our youth group! www.goodsearch.com and enter “St. Paul Lutheran Church – Melrose Park” in the charity line! We are slowly but surely making money and it’s awesome!

Mark your calendars for a place to take all that Spring cleaning junk you find – Saturday, April 5^th, we will have a church-wide rummage sale! Come get rid of your unwanted space-takers and find things you need! All proceeds will go to the youth group’s Appalachia mission trip. Call Chelci about storing items if you want to bring them in before March or April.

St. Paul Youth Partnering with PADS for homeless ministry! For the remainder of the school year, our very own youth group are going to be partners with PADS as they serve the homeless of the West Suburbs. The 3^rd Thursday of every month, we are assigned to help set up the Thursday night shelter, which is First United Methodist in Oak Park. We will meet here at St. Paul at 6:00pm, drive over to the shelter to be there at 6:30pm. There we will be setting up beds and checking people in when the doors open at 7:30. PADS has informed us that they welcome adult participation as well, so please, consider joining us! Our first shift is Thursday, February 21.

SPECIAL CONCERT. St. John Lutheran Church & School announce a special concert All Things New, presented by Mr. Wayne O’Quin, teaching fellow at Julliard School of Music, pianist and composer, next Sunday, January 27. Mr. O’Quin will be playing favorite hymns and contemporary choruses. A freewill donation will be taken. Need more information? Please call 708-354-1690.