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Thursday, May 30, 2019 Dear Friends in Christ, He said to them, “This is what is written: the Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and a change of heart and life for the forgiveness of sins must be preached in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. Look, I’m sending to you what my Father promised, but you are to stay in the city until you have been furnished with heavenly power.” He led them out as far as Bethany, where he lifted his hands and blessed them. As he blessed them, he left them and was taken up to heaven. They worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem overwhelmed with joy. And they were continuously in the temple praising God. - Luke 24:46-53 Greetings! Scripture tells us of this moment in time where Jesus was taken up out of human sight. The resurrected Jesus appeared to the disciples over a period of forty days, speaking about God’s kingdom before he ascended. Today, May 30, we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord, marked on our calendars as the fortieth day after Easter. May we worship and celebrate with joy, this day and all things in it. Grace & peace, Pastor Sherrie Adults Thank You Petal Pushers We are so grateful for the Petal Pushers planting flowers in the flower boxes around the church, as well as planting seeds near the picnic tables. Also, a special thank you to Frontier Garden Center for donating all the flowers in the boxes. Be sure to enjoy the flowers, and make sure to thank a Petal Pusher!
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Thursday, May 30, 2019
Dear Friends in Christ,He said to them, “This is what is written: the Christ will suffer and rise from the dead onthe third day, and a change of heart and life for the forgiveness of sins must be preachedin his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of thesethings. Look, I’m sending to you what my Father promised, but you are to stay in the cityuntil you have been furnished with heavenly power.”
He led them out as far as Bethany, where he lifted his hands and blessed them. As heblessed them, he left them and was taken up to heaven. They worshiped him andreturned to Jerusalem overwhelmed with joy. And they were continuously in the templepraising God. - Luke 24:46-53
Greetings!
Scripture tells us of this moment in time where Jesus was taken up out of human sight.The resurrected Jesus appeared to the disciples over a period of forty days, speakingabout God’s kingdom before he ascended. Today, May 30, we celebrate the Ascension ofthe Lord, marked on our calendars as the fortieth day after Easter.
May we worship and celebrate with joy, this day and all things in it.
Grace & peace, Pastor Sherrie
Adults
Thank You Petal PushersWe are so grateful for the Petal Pushers planting flowers in the flower boxes around thechurch, as well as planting seeds near the picnic tables. Also, a special thank you toFrontier Garden Center for donating all the flowers in the boxes. Be sure to enjoy theflowers, and make sure to thank a Petal Pusher!
Pictured here selecting plants for the St.Paul's flowerboxes are Sheila Jameson,Suzette Bower, Lynn Burrell of FrontierGarden Center, and Ivy Heins of PetalPushers Garden Club.
Shown here, left to right, are Petal PushersGarden Club members Sheila Jameson,Cindy Lundine, Suzette Bower, Ivy Heins,and, Tamera Preston as they finishedrecently planting the six outdoorflowerboxes and setting in a new perennialarea at St. Paul's Church.
Join the Lemonade Stand TeamWant to make a positive connection in Wellington Heights this summer? Then join ourLemonade Stand team. We have lots of openings for this Thursday afternoon hospitalityministry. Sign up for one time, a few times, or join us each week; we’d love to have youjoin us! For more information or to sign up, please contact Barb and Bill Satkamp (319-431-1129; [email protected]).
Flower MinistrySt. Paul's Flower Ministry is in need of vases. Please drop off at the Church Office.
Open Flower DatesAvailable flower dates are as follows:
June 30July 28September 1September 8September 15
Please call Mary Jane at 319-396-5176 to reserve.
St. Paul's SuperStore MinistrySt. Paul’s SuperStore proceeds support both the day-to-day ministries of the Church,including healing, teaching, caring and worship, and the general mission of the Church.
We continue to have a need for quality vintage and collectible items that can be sold at amarket value greater than a garage sale price. Fine jewelry, collectibles and antiqueitems in all categories are very desirable as are many unusual ‘one of a kind’ itemsdonors might have in their possession. ‘Age’ is the most important aspect for itemsdonated. Antique/vintage items sell the best.
Donated items are sold online through eBay and through local consignment shop WhiteLion Treasures, located in the heart of Czech Village.
If it is old, antique or vintage or of significant value or unique YOUR SuperStore would beblessed to receive it! Please consider donating items to the St. Paul’s SuperStore. Formore information please contact Jim Steggall at (319) 447-1147 or Gayle Buroker at (319)573-5305.
SPRINT Seeking Snack Donation for the SummerDonations can be dropped off at the church office (label “For SPRINT”). Donations ofhealthy snacks such as granola bars, apples or animal crackers. We would need enoughto feed 45 children. SPRINT begins on Monday June 17th. Questions contact Aaron Bean,SPRINT Director, 319-521-8324.
Join the 2019 Vacation Bible School TEAM!Come and share in the fun at VBS as the children of St. Paul’s learn GOD IS GOOD!Multiple opportunities available to get involved. Contact Julie Hanlin([email protected]) or Becca Nims ([email protected]) for more information!
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In this season of Easter, we will look at the way God made, and is making, a communityof resurrection people to change the world.
Praise on the River Festival,June 9Next week is the Sixth Annual Praise on the Riverfrom 3 to 6 pm at the Cedar Rapids McGrath
Amphitheatre. This benefit festival event bringstogether worship bands and a gospel choir, all fromCedar Rapids, to bring glory to God during theFreedom Festival. Bring your lawn chairs andblankets and get ready for a great afternoon ofmusic. This is a great event for small groups and tobring your friends and neighbors. There will be food
vendors onsite.
A free-will offering will be accepted to benefit His Hands Free Clinic, which has beenserving the medical needs of eastern Iowans for 27 years.
Peace BellsWorkshop,June 152:30 – 4:00 pmin the Wesley Center
You’re invited to come playwith clay and create a peacebell with a lasting prayer forpeace in our world. This
multicultural event is open to all ages and is an opportunity provided free of charge to St.Paul’s by the Iowa Ceramic Center & Glass Studio. Representatives from the CeramicCenter will lead us in this fun adventure with clay. We’ll make new friends as we eachcreate a clay bell that will become part of a larger work to be displayed at St. Paul’s.Later, we’ll take our bells home to keep.
Registration is free and is requested by June 9. To register, email Jade Hart [email protected] or stop by the church office to sign up. Children under age 8 musthave an adult present to help them. Refreshments provided.
Whenever your peace bell rings, your prayer flows out to the world.
Music Talent NeededHello!
At last night’s SPRC meeting, we brainstormed about how best to reach potentialmusicians about these current opportunities: Worship Café keyboardist, lead guitarist,drummer, and Contemporary Youth Music Ministry Director Band Leader.
We need help connecting with music department staff at:U of ICoe CollegeMt. Mercy CollegeKirkwood CollegeAll CR Metro Area High school Music DepartmentsOther ideas?
Can you help us? Do you have personal connections at any of these schools in which youcould personally send our link with a note from you? Please let me know WHO you sharewith so we can be sure to cover all of these places.
https://www.stpaulsumc.org/employment
Also, if any of YOU are personally interested in applying, please let me know. We’ll planto interview in July or sooner, if needed.
Blessings to you who share your gifts and your faith!Grace & peace, Sherrie
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Housing Items Needed by MemberOne of our members is in need of some housing items as she and her son are movinginto a new place. If you have any of the items below that you do not need, please letPastor Jonathan ([email protected]) know.
A couchA full-size bedArea rug's
Shelving unit for pantryA dresserMedium sized dog kennelA couple pots and pansSpatula, measuring cup, cutting board, cooking spoons/serving spoons, strainerStorage containersMicrowaveKitchen towelsLampsEnd tablesSitting chairVacuumMopBroom/dust panClean supplies?Trash cans ( kitchen size, bathroom size)
Africa University Special Offering, June 2Join other Iowa United Methodists as we partner with Bishop Laurie Haller and theappointive cabinet to finish a kitchen at a retreat center at United Methodist AfricaUniversity.
June 9 MissionPartner: Peacewith JusticePeace with Justice enables TheUnited Methodist Church to havea voice in advocating for peaceand justice through a broadspectrum of global programs.
To view 2019 Mission PartnerOfferings visitwww.stpaulsumc.org/mission-partners
Neighborhood Meal & Enrichment ProgramBegins Monday, June 10We need lots of volunteers! Free meals are served to anyone who is hungry Mondaythrough Friday from 12:00-1:00 pm. Neighborhood Meals begin the Monday after schoolis out each summer and end the Friday before school begins in the fall. There are manyprograms which provide meals to children during the summer, but NMEP provides mealsto families, or singles too. If you would like to help, stop at the Connection Center onSunday mornings or go online at neighborhoodmeals.org. Meals are served in St. Paul’sWesley Center. Questions? Call 362-5285.
Transform 2019, June 24-28Help local nonprofit Matthew 25 transform homes and lives during their 4th AnnualTransform Week. They are looking for volunteers to help complete 22 home repair andcommunity revitalization projects in the Taylor and Time Check neighborhoods during theweek of June 24-28. Individuals of all skill levels, from basic painting or clean-up to in-depth construction experience, are needed. Learn more or sign-up athub25.org/event/transform-2019, or contact Matthew 25 at 362-2214 [email protected].
Transform 2019 Flyer
Mary Horn, RN, St. Paul's Parish Nurse, writes articles to share pertinent and timely
health topics on nutritional, mental, emotional, spiritual, and information on a wide-range of health topics.
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Children & Youth
High SchoolHoopla, June 1Attention incoming Freshmenand current high schoolstudents. We want to celebratethe end of the school year withyou! Our previously scheduledevent has been rescheduled forJune 1st 5:00-7:00 pm at BeverPark, Grandview Pavilion(Grand Avenue Entrance, nearthe Tennis Courts). Come forfood, friends andfun! Questions contact BeccaNims ([email protected]).
Youth SummerKick Off Bonfire,June 5Come kick off the start ofsummer with St. Paul’s YouthMinistry! All students who havecompleted 5th grade throughgraduated seniors and theirfamilies are invited to join us onWednesday, June 5 from 6:00-
8:00 pm at 3665 Cummings Ford Road, Center Point. Questions please contact BeccaNims ([email protected]).
Youth Worship &Big Game Night,
June 12School might be over soon, butthat doesn’t mean church is.Students who have completed5th grade through graduatedseniors are invited to join us fora night of worship andfellowship at St. Paul’s UMC. Wewill start our night at 6:00 pmwith dinner and worship. We willconclude our night with big yard
games such as Big Jenga and Checkers. Questions please contact Becca Nims([email protected]).
Family Night at the Ball Park, June 26Please join us for some family fun, fellowship and baseball!
Cedar Rapids Kernels Wednesday, June 26th , 2019
Gates open at 5:30 pmFirst pitch is at 6:35 pm
We have 50 tickets available! Please call to reserve yours today!Please call the church office at 319-363-2058 or contact Julie Hanlin
([email protected]) or Becca Nims ([email protected]) with any questions
Save the Date for VacationBible School: Live is Wild, God isGood, July 14-17A summer kids’ event called Roar VBS will be hosted at St.Paul’s UMC from July 14-17, 2019. Roar is for kids from 3years old- through 5th grade and will run from 5:30-7:30 pmeach day. For more information, call Julie Hanlin at 363-6349 or ([email protected]).
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UMW
Reminder to UMW MembersHave you participated in one of the 2018 - 2019 Reading Program Plans?If so, please submit the following information before June 1, 2019
1. Your name and address2. Which of the four plans you chose3. Titles of each completed book along with its category
Send your information to me by regular mail or e-mail [email protected].
Thank You,Kay Cline, Secretary of Program Resources
Mission DiscoveryTour, June 20The United Methodist Women ofSt. Paul's invite all women to joinus for our 2019 Mission DiscoveryTour on Thursday, June 20, 8:45 am- 5:00 pm. We'll first visitThreeHouse Student WesleyFoundation at UNI in Cedar Fallswhere students explore issues of
faith, identity, and future. After lunch in Cedar Falls we'll travel to Nashua for a tour ofThe Little Brown Church and then a little shopping in Nashua. Meet at 8:45 in the parkinglot near the St Paul's annex to carpool. No fee, but individuals will be responsible forlunch and personal expenses. Sign up in the church office or at circle meetings andplease indicate if you can be a driver. Deadline to register is Monday, June 17.
Prayers
Stephen MinistersStephen Ministers, wearing the bluebadge, are glad to talk privately withanyone going through a rough time.
Pray for...• For the Iowa Annual Conference of the UMC, June 7-11, Des Moines
Continued healing and grace for:Tiffani Schneekloth ( Holli & L.J.Schneekloth’s daughter)Denise Feltes (Ronald)Patrick Hartwell (Heather Moore’sbrother)L. J. Schneekloth (Holli)Colleen LewisAudrey SwalleyLouise Single (Fred)LaNel JacobsNancy Nygren (Wes)Marv Rops (Jeanette)Mary Brockmeyer (Lloyd)Tom Young (Sally)Kate Buroker (Gayle)Betty OpsahlMichael WilkinsonMarti & Spence Grayson (DaveMahlke’s sister and brother-in-law)Linda JandikGloria FordJoe TrecekJeffrey Casey (Judy)Sally Young (Tom)Edie NekolaJoel Oxenford (Elaine Oxenford’sson)Cynthia Burger (Jon)Elias MacumiRoger Simon (brother of KristinSimon)Jim Struve (Sandra)John MatthewsVestina BuchumiGrace MareshRena BrodtBenjamin Van Winkle (JulieGladfelder’s grandson)Gary Hamond (Tom Young’s brother-in-law)Kristen Morlan (Kathleen Baker’sdaughter)
Beulah Cave (Angela Stookey’sniece)Quinn Anton Jensen (Nancy & BriceAnton Jensen’s son)Char O’BrienSusan Moore (Lee Moore’s sister)Jody SloanTom Titus (Susan)Joe Boots (relative of Chris and MikeCrilley)Theodore “Teddy” DvorakTom Smeed (Bill’s father)Barb Zahradnik (Bob)Cheri Young (Gene & Carrie Young’sdaughter)Patricia Hartwell (Heather Moore’smother)Sally FordDianne Berrett (Bob)Linda HadleyJustin Ilg (Sherrie & Larry Ilg’s son)Katherine MartensenAngela ShultzRhonda ViktoraCarrie Cummins (Jamie’s daughterand Steve and Kathy Davis’granddaughter)Jim & Rose MildenRaine Allen (Dixie & Roger Allen’sgranddaughter)Charman Banks (John)James WaheNora Mae VanceSandy Pingel (Gloria Ford’s daughter)Mina Arbore (John)John McQuilkin (Jean Kwader’sfather)Ryan VickPam AnslynKris Yahn (Steve)
Memorial prayers for the families andfriends of:
Bob Schurk
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Worship is for the whole family. While childcare is available in our nursery for allSunday morning services, we welcome children of all ages at all worship services.
