Sunday:

9:00 a.m.  H.C. Divine Service Broadcast on KOWZ

10:00 a.m.  Fellowship/Coffee Time

10:15 a.m.  Sunday School

10:30 a.m.  Adult Bible Class

Tuesday:

9:00 a.m.  Pastor’s Conf. @ Trinity, Janesville

1:00 p.m.  Quilters

Wednesday:

6:00-7:00 p.m. 6, 7 & 8 Catechism

6:00 p.m. S.S. Teachers Meeting

7:00 p.m.  Adult Choir

Thursday:

6:30 a.m.  Bible Breakfast @ Maplewood Restaurant

9:45 a.m.  Children’s Chapel

Sunday:

9:00 a.m.  H.C. Divine Service Broadcast on KOWZ

10:00 a.m.  Fellowship/Coffee Time

10:00 a.m.  Qt. Voters Meeting

10:15 a.m.  Sunday School

1:00 p.m.  Special Voters Call Meeting

SERVING THE LORD IN OUR WORSHIP SERVICE –

1. ORGANIST: Janelle Roemhildt
2. ACOYLTES: Michael Duncan, Peter Meyer
3. ELDERS: Mike Bochman, Dave Seifert
4. DEACONS: Blaine Brooks, Jerry Flogstad
5. USHERS: Andrew Gilmore, Derek Wobshcall,

                   Allen Eichhorst, Paul Krienke

6. RADIO MONITOR: Ron Wood

LAST WEEK’S STATISTICS–

 ATTENDANCE: M. Thursday-114     G. Friday-90    Sunday-278

OFFERING: $ 5,618.27      NEEDED PER SUNDAY:  $ 4,804.63

1.  Radio Broadcast: The broadcast is dedicated to the glory of God.

2.  Lutheran Hour:  The Lutheran Hour can be heard on radio stations KJLY, Blue Earth, 104.5 FM, Sunday, 6:00 PM and KDHL, Faribault, 920 AM, Sunday, 6:00 PM.

3. Preparing for Holy Communion:  It is good and right to always be prepared to receive Holy Communion. To do this, please allow a moment before the singing of the communion hymns while the organist plays a musical arrangement to pray. Prayers are located in the front cover and back cover of your hymnal for such purposes. We are now offering both individual cup and the common cup on both sides.  Because of this it will not be necessary for people to have to cross over.  Everything else will stay the same.

4.  Sunday School: Today in Sunday School, we study “Jesus Reinstates Peter.” We are all like Peter in our words and actions, denying our Lord and weeping bitterly over what we have done. We are in need of the same comfort that Peter received—the comfort of sins forgiven and the assurance that even though we are faithless, Jesus will remain faithful. You might discuss, “How did Peter express his sorrow and repentance? What specific directions did Jesus give to Peter?”

5.  Quarterly Voters Meeting:   The Quarterly Voters Meeting will meet Sunday, April 22^nd following the Divine Worship Service.  The only item on the agenda would be Board Reports.

6. The Special Voters Call Meeting: The following list are the names of the candidates for the next pastor here at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Rev. Scott S. Hirssig, Rev. Gary H. Klatt, Rev. Daniel B. Quinn, Rev. Dean F. Rothchild

The special voters call meeting will be Sunday, April 22 beginning at 1:00 p.m.  At this meeting we will be voting for our next pastor.

7.  Lutheran Witness:  It is time once again to either renew or subscribe to the Lutheran Witness Magazine.  The price is $18.57 per year and must be paid to the church office by Sunday, May 13.

8.  Parish Paper: The deadline for the May newsletter is Friday, April 20^th.

9.  29 er’s catered meal at noon on April 25:  April’s meal for 29 er’s will be a catered meal of chicken salad sandwich with a salad and dessert.  The price is $6.00 and please sign up by calling either Inez Meyer at 835-3370 or May Hoelmer at 835-2366 by April 22^nd.

10.   Those of you who have Secret Sisters and Secret Brothers, please send them a card with a note/a devotion/Bible verse this month, and pray for them throughout the month also.

11.  “Take Time” A Book of Meditations:  These books are available for sale in the church office.  This book is written by Rev. Raymond Harms and the price is $29.99.  The checks may be made out to Take Time or Rev. Raymond Harms.

12.Cannon Valley Lutheran High School:  Spring Concert: Come enjoy a Sunday afternoon concert, listening to the music performed by the CVLHS band, choir, and tone chime choir. The concert will be Sunday, April 22^nd at 3:00pm at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Morristown. Refreshments will follow the concert. Everyone is welcome.

13. Spring Flower Sales: CVLHS students are again selling geraniums and impatiens. Please contact a student or the school office at 685-2636 if you’d like to order.

14.  Bulletin Board:  This is just a reminder for you to check the main bulletin board by the elevator for all the latest luncheons etc. going on in the area.

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The mission of St. Paul Lutheran Church is to provide opportunities through which everyone might be made aware of their Savior, Jesus Christ, nurture a strong foundation of faith and receive the Sacrament regularly as directed by our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Sunday:

9:00 a.m.  H.C. Divine Service Broadcast on KOWZ

10:00 a.m.  Fellowship/Coffee Time

10:15 a.m.  Sunday School

10:30 a.m.  Adult Bible Class

2:30 p.m.  Congregational Meeting with Pastor Gless

3:30 p.m.  Church Council with Pastor Gless

4:15 p.m.  Board of Elders with Pastor Gless

Monday:

6:00 p.m.  Stamping Time

Tuesday:

9:00 a.m.  Waseca Circuit Pastors Conf. @ St. Paul’s

1:00 p.m.  Quilters

Wednesday:

4:30-5:45 p.m. Lenten Supper hosted by the LL Board

6:00 p.m.  Lenten Vespers Service

6:30-7:00  p.m.  6,7,8  Grade Catechism Classes

6:30 p.m.  S.S. Teachers Meeting

7:00 p.m.  Adult Choir

Thursday:

6:30 a.m.  Bible Breakfast @ Maplewood Restaurant

9:45 a.m.  Children’s Chapel

Saturday:

7:45 a.m.  Women’s Breakfast @ Out to Lunch

7:45 a.m.  Men’s Breakfast @ Pheasant Café

Sunday:

9:00 a.m.  H.C. Divine Service Broadcast on KOWZ

10:00 a.m.  Fellowship/Coffee Time

10:15 a.m.  Sunday School

10:30 a.m.  Adult Bible Study

SERVING THE LORD IN OUR WORSHIP SERVICE –

1. ORGANIST: Janelle Roemhildt
2. ACOYLTES: Joel Manniquez, Hannah Sletten
3. ELDER: Gregg Rosenthal
4. DEACONS:  Jim Wyffels, Kraig Deling
5. USHERS: Allen Eichhorst, Paul Krienke
6. RADIO MONITOR: Kathy Lenz

LAST WEEK’S STATISTICS–  ATTENDANCE: Sun.-140  Wed.-125

OFFERING: $ 4,617.10       NEEDED PER SUNDAY:  $ 4,804.63

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.  Radio Broadcast: The broadcast is dedicated to the glory of God in celebration of Dora Matz’s 85^th birthday and sponsored by daughters and son in law.

2.  Lutheran Hour:  The Lutheran Hour can be heard on radio stations KJLY, Blue Earth, 104.5 FM, Sunday, 6:00 PM and KDHL, Faribault, 920 AM, Sunday, 6:00 PM.

3.  Flowers:  Thank you to the family of Phyllis Spittler for sharing flowers with us.

4.  Preparing for Holy Communion:  It is good and right to always be prepared to receive Holy Communion. To do this, please allow a moment before the singing of the communion hymns while the organist plays a musical arrangement to pray. Prayers are located in the front cover and back cover of your hymnal for such purposes. We are now offering both individual cup and the common cup on both sides.  Because of this it will not be necessary for people to have to cross over.  Everything else will stay the same.

5. Sunday School: “The Widow’s Mite” serves as the focus of the Sunday School lesson for today. Just as the widow gave all she had to God, trusting Him to provide and care for her, so Jesus gave His all for us, who fail to trust in God for all things. Consider discussing, “How was the widow’s offering different from the others? How has God given us His greatest treasure?”

6.  Update from Call Committee: St. Paul Congregation has called Rev. Adam C. Gless, of Zion Lutheran, Mayer, MN, to be our pastor.  Keep Pastor Gless and his congregation in your prayers.  Pray that the Lord’s will be done in this matter for our congregation.

7.  Pastor Gless:  Pastor Gless has requested a meeting with all our congregational members today, Sunday, March 18, at 2:30 p.m.  The congregation will be asked about present and future challenges and the role of the pastoral office. He will then meet with the Church Council at 3:30 and the Elders at 4:15.  This is an opportunity for Pastor Gless to tour the facility and ask questions of the various groups.  Your attendance at these meetings will be appreciated.

8.  Lenten Supper:  The next Lenten Supper  will be hosted by the Little Lambs Childcare Board and serving time is from 4:30 -5:45 p.m.  The menu will be spaghetti with meat sauce or chicken alfredo sauce, bread, bars, and beverage.  

9.  Employment Opportunity:  Brooke Hoehn has been with the daycare for 8 years and has decided to live her dream of having her own in-home daycare. Brooke’s last day will be March 23rd.  Little Lamb Childcare will be accepting applications to fill her position. The position will be from 18-25 hours per week. Applications will be accepted until March 30th for congregation members, family and friends. If you or anyone you know is interested, please contact Donna Lines at Little Lambs at 833-0051 for an application and interview.

Since we will have a lapse from the time Brooke leaves and a new employee starts, we are looking for individuals to volunteer a few hours to help the daycare during this transition. If you are interested, feel free to call Donna at Little Lambs or a member of the Little Lambs Board. Thank you.

10.  Parish Paper:  The deadline for the April parish newsletter is Tuesday, March 20^th.

11.   Neighborhood Service Center:  The Neighborhood Service Center accepts donations of non-perishable items (canned and boxed food).  Donations of these items can be left in the boxes on the 2^nd floor landing of church near the elevator.  The Board of Stewardship will deliver these items to the Neighborhood Service Center.  Thank you for your donations.

12.  “Take Time” A Book of Meditations:  These books are available for sale in the church office.  This book is written by Rev. Raymond Harms and the price is $29.99.  The checks may be made out to Take Time or Rev. Raymond Harms.

13.  The Passion of the Christ:  The VCR and DVD copies of Mel Gibson’s movie, The Passion of the Christ, are available for you to check out from the church office for a week.  This powerful movie is a reminder of the sufferings and death that Christ endured for our salvation. Some library books with the message of Lent are Sounds of the Passion:  Meditations on Jesus’ Journey to the Cross (call number: 5-Owe) and The Man of Sorrows:  A Book of Lenten Devotions on the Passion of the Lord (call number: 5-Ste).

14.  Trinity Lutheran School-Janesville hosting Kindergarten Roundup:  TLS-Janesville is hosting its 2012-2013 Kindergarten Roundup on Thursday, March 22^nd.  The Roundup will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the school, located at 501 North Main St. Parents and their prospective kindergarten students will have an opportunity to hear information and ask questions about the program and the school.  For more information, call 507-231-6646.

15.  CVLHS Benefit Dinner…The 9th Annual Benefit Dinner will be Sunday, March 25th in the Trinity, Faribault gymnasium. Social hour begins at 4:00 pm, a pork roast dinner will be served at 5:00. Christopher and Brenda Atzinger will provide piano and vocal entertainment. The $50.00/plate donation will benefit CVLHS. Your continued support is appreciated. Tickets are available from the CVLHS school office at 685-2636 or by contacting Amy Marquardt.
16.  Mission Trip:  Trinity Lutheran Church, Janesville, MN will be making a trip to Joplin, MO April 22 to spend time in helping victims of the tornado to rebuild from April 22-28.  If anyone is interested in going along to help out, please call Pastor Griffin at 507-231-5189.

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The mission of St. Paul Lutheran Church is to provide opportunities through which everyone might be made aware of their Savior, Jesus Christ, nurture a strong foundation of faith and receive the Sacrament regularly as directed by our Savior, Jesus Christ.