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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 May 25, 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, – May 25 – June 1, 2008
TODAY:	9:00 AM	Worship Service (NHC)
	10:15 AM	Coffee Hour
	10:30 AM	Sunday School / Christian Growth Hour
	11:30 AM	Servicio de Adoración (NSC)
MONDAY:	Church & School Offices Closed in Observance of Memorial Day
TUESDAY:	6:30 PM	Women’s Bible Study
	7:30 PM	Praise Team Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY:	9:00 AM	Quilters
	7:00 PM	Choir Rehearsal
		Spanish Bible Study
SATURDAY:	5:30 PM	Contemporary Service (NHC)
SUNDAY:	9:00 AM	Worship Service (HC)
	10:15 AM	Coffee Hour / Youth Bake Auction
	10:30 AM	Sunday School / Christian Growth Hour
	11:30 AM	Servicio de Adoración (SC)

FROM THE PARISH NURSE OFFICE. Marlene Groll will be attending the annual Parish Nurse Conference at Concordia University, Wisconsin, next week. She will be back in her office on Tuesday, June 3^rd.

REMEMBER TO JOIN US this morning, at Coffee Hour, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans” wishes to thank the many volunteers at St. Paul and also “kick off” the start of the summer season by serving grilled hot dogs in the lunchroom immediately following the 9:00 AM service.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER. As God’s stewards, our first assignment was given to us in Genesis 1:28: “God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground.’ ” God delegated us as His representatives to rule the earth in His place. We have been given dominion over God’s creation. Because God has retained His ownership of all things, we are stewards who are responsible and accountable to God. God is the owner; we are the stewards or managers.

SUNDAY SCHOOL. As it was for Peter, so it is for us is the message of today’s Sunday School lesson (Acts 12). The Word of God is never proclaimed in vain. Though we suffer because of the sin of others, God’s will is done. Talk with your children about modern day persecution of the church of God and how, even in the midst of persecution, God sustains and increases His Church. How does God’s Word break through the chains of our sin and the suffering it causes?

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:

LeAnn H.	Dorathy L	Evelyn V.	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 May 24^th through 30^th

24:	Jeremiah F., Ralph B. III.
25:	Bridget M.
26:	Joanne H., Mario M.
27:	Verna S.
28:	Dan G.
29:	George B. Jr., Joseph K.
30:	Jamie S.

ü For Megan S. and Enrique M., as they begin a new life together. They were united in holy matrimony yesterday, here in our church.

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

Jesus & Donuts

WHO:     Mia Koehne, Others & YOU!

WHAT:  Sharing Christ and sharing donuts to people along Lake Street.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

· Buy picking up the donuts and bagels from the store

· By serving free donuts and bagels to those who pass by.

· Help with the easy set up of sound equipment & keyboard for music

· By handing out information and flyers for people to learn about Jesus.

· By joining in song in worship to our King!

· Prayer Partner

WHERE:  Outside the front doors of St. Paul Lutheran Church on Lake Street.

WHEN: Saturday mornings from 10 – 11 AM, starting in June through Mid August as weather

permits and as you are available

· Time commitment starts at 9:30 for set up and prayer time.

Please Contact Mia Koehne if you are interested in being apart of Saturdays on Lake Street-Jesus & Donuts

THE QUARTERLY Lutheran Woman’s summer edition is available in the narthex.