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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 February 24, 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, – February 24 – March 1, 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:	6:30 PM	Women’s Bible Study
WEDNESDAY:	10:00 AM	Midweek Lenten Service
	7:00 PM	Midweek Lenten Service (Supper served at 6 PM)
THURSDAY:	9:00 AM	Quilters
	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

A LENTEN DINNER has been planned for February 20^th. We are hoping to offer meals for the remaining Wednesdays, before the 7:00 PM worship service, but we need volunteers, otherwise we will not be able to serve any. If you would like to provide a Lenten dinner, please contact John or Joan F., or let them know on Sunday, at the coffee hour. March 12^th is the last Midweek Lenten Service before Palm Sunday.

“ATTENTION Chrismon MAKERS: Unfortunately a family emergency has called me out of town. I will not be here to host the scheduled next meeting for working together, so instead of meeting March 3 let’s plan to meet again on March 10. My sincere apologies. Laura”

THE DRAMA MINISTRY TEAM presented Fast Food by Troy Schmidt during the evening Ash Wednesday Service.  Acting were Sierra C., Lynette W. and Dan G. who signed on 20 minutes before service started when the original actor was delayed by the snow.  Thanks Dan!  During the evening Lenten service on February 13, Freight Train Peace by Robyn Berdino was presented by Lynette W.  We don't have dramas set for every Wednesday evening this Lent but more are in the works.  If you are interested in participating please see Lynette Welter.

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:

Al Z.	Jordan T.	Lois R.	Norma R.	Mary W.
Lina J.	Emilie Z	Erna F.	Margot G.	Irene S.
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 Feb. 23^rd – 29^th

23:	Carol T., Jennifer M.-M.
25:	La-Don J.
26:	Nora S.
29:	Nicole L.

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. Who among us likes sacrifice? Do we not seek to please ourselves, to spare ourselves, to shield ourselves and those we love from pain or disappointment or failure? Unlike us, “Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things . . . Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him.” Peter loved his Lord; He didn’t want Him to suffer. Our answer to the temptation to self-centeredness should echo Jesus’ answer to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan . .You do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men” (Matthew 16:21-23).

EASTER LILIES will be available for purchase at $13.00 each plant. Please place your order along with your cash or check into an envelope. Mark Easter Lilies and your name outside the envelope and put it into the offering plate or bring or mail it to the church office. Make checks payable to St. Paul Lutheran Church. Orders must be placed by Monday, March 17^th. If you wish to memorialize a loved one please specify in the space below.

________ No. of Lilies _________Cash enclosed ________check enclosed

Given by: ___________________________________________________________

Name

In Memory of: _______________________________________________________

PANCAKE BREAKFAST. Next Sunday, March 2^nd, the 7^th & 8^th grade students of Grace Lutheran School (Chicago), are sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast after the worship service. Their purpose is to raise money to cover travel expenses for their Washington, DC Trip May 17 – 23. Donations are accepted.

ALTAR GUILD MEMBERS. The Annual Lutheran Altar Guild Federation Lenten Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, March 12^th at St. Philip Lutheran Church, 6232 S. Eberhart Ave., Chicago, Il 60637. Registration and coffee start at 8:30 AM. Cost is $8 in advance, or $10 at the door. If you are interested in attending, please contact Helen Dorn at 708-343-6926, or Florence Diercks at 708-345-0533 no later than March 2^nd.

YOUTH NEWS. Rummage Sale! Youth group will be sponsoring a rummage sale Saturday, April 5^th. Bring all your old junk to be sold then! If you need to store it at St. Paul, please contact Chelci at 343-1000 ext. 243. Appalachia Announcements! The deadline for being a part of the St. Paul Appalachia Servant Trip is Monday, MARCH 31^st. Money is NOT due that day, but a solid commitment is, from both the interested adults and youth. For questions or additional information, please call Chelci at 343-1000 ext. 243. To emphasize to those of you youth who like to wait and tell me things last minute, that can’t fly for this trip, so make sure to let me know if you are coming with us!

 
In recognition of Black History Month St. John, Forest Park, is showing the film "Amazing Grace" on Friday, February 29, 7 PM and Sunday, March 2, 1:30 p.m. The showing will take place in the multi-purpose room of St. John. The film depicts the life of William Wilberforce who fought against the British slave trade during the late 1700s and early 1800s. A discussion will follow. This movie is being shown for educational purposes and not for entertainment. For information you may call Pastor Kluge at St. John: 708.366.3226.

Walther H.S. presents the annual Instrumental concert on in concert, on Sunday, March 2, 7:00 PM featuring the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, The Concert Band and String Ensemble David Holsinger’s “On a Southern Hymnsong” will be among the performed selections. There is no admission charge, but a free-will offering will be taken. For more information call 708-344-0404 or visit Walther.com.

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH