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ST. PAUL EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH February 2019 St Paul Ev Lutheran Church 1415 Tenth Ave Rochelle IL 61068 Ph: 815-562-2744 Church Email: [email protected] Website: stpaulev.org Greg Hoffmann, Pastor After hours: 562-6155 Marcia Schnorr, CLM Parish Nurse After hours: 562-6823 St. Paul Lutheran School Ph: 815-562-6323 Steve Hall, Principal School Email: [email protected] Website: stpaulrochelle.org Building Relationships in Christ Now and Forever WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT ? In July 1984 pop singer Tina Turner released a hit song, "What's Love Got To Do With It?" It won a Grammy Award in 1985 and became the title of a 1993 movie about the life of Turner and her escape from an abusive relationship with her husband. The refrain that probably everyone know is: “Oh what's love got to do, got to do with it / What`s love but a second hand emotion / What`s love got to do, got to do with it / Who needs a heart / When a heart can be broken / What`s love got to do, got to do with it / What`s love but a sweet old fashioned notion” Many songs about love are really not about love at all, but rather about affection, longing, goose-bumpy types of emotional thrills at the thought of someone who means a lot to us. This love runs hot, it runs cold, it runs lukewarm. It brings tears of joy, tears of depression, screams of excitement and hollers of disappointment. The love that the Bible speaks of in John 15:23 when it says that “greater love has no one than this, that he lay his life down for his friends.” How do we know or perceive or understand love? It is not found in this world, rather revealed to us as Jesus says, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him, should not perish, but have eternal life.” This love is found more than 500 times in the Bible! Love is an action word; it doesn't describe, it moves, it does something first and it does something in return. To love is to put yourself last. It's not about you but it's God and how His love gave us Jesus. We are called to take the love of Christ and apply it to our lives and relationships. Sadly, Valentine’s Day is now about flowers, candy, romantic dinners, being nice and giving gifts. Even “Saint” is dropped from the day. This becomes how we redefine “love” (like we want to redefine gender, marriage, life and spirituality!) Still, nothing man or society tries to do to disqualify true love, it still is God’s love to us; we benefit and thrive in what is ours as God=Love. Because of that, love has every- thing to do with everything. It is truly the surprising and amazing love of God that gives us hope, peace, grace and joy to the Christian, even if life finds us hurt, broken, alone or scared. His unex- pected and calming promises remain our strength and courage. There is another Tina I want to talk about! Not like Tina Turner at all, this Tina is my wife! She amazes me with her love as she reflects the kind of constant and unwavering love of Christ. She does little things that are great blessings. One example is my “daily planner.” Sometime and somehow she gets a hold of it and writes little notes on the months. Sometimes because of a celebration, other times just because she wants to communicate her love to me. Other times there are ‘stick it’ notes stuck in various places or a message on the whiteboard on the refrigerator. It is clear that love does have a lot to do with it, in our relationship in marriage and our walk by faith. When we are assured of God’s love to us in Christ, then our expression of love to others is possi- ble. This is our call to faith and our joy in loving. A Blessed and Love filled February. ( + Colossians 2:2 + ) February 10 After Worship
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ST. PAUL EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH February 2019

St Paul Ev Lutheran

Church

1415 Tenth Ave

Rochelle IL 61068

Ph: 815-562-2744

Church Email:

[email protected]

Website: stpaulev.org

Greg Hoffmann, Pastor

After hours: 562-6155

Marcia Schnorr, CLM

Parish Nurse

After hours: 562-6823

St. Paul Lutheran

School

Ph: 815-562-6323

Steve Hall, Principal

School Email:

[email protected]

Website:

stpaulrochelle.org

Building Relationships in Christ

Now and Forever

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT ?

In July 1984 pop singer Tina Turner released a hit song, "What's Love Got To Do With It?"

It won a Grammy Award in 1985 and became the title of a 1993 movie about the life

of Turner and her escape from an abusive relationship with her husband. The refrain

that probably everyone know is: “Oh what's love got to do, got to do with it / What`s

love but a second hand emotion / What`s love got to do, got to do with it / Who

needs a heart / When a heart can be broken / What`s love got to do, got to do with

it / What`s love but a sweet old fashioned notion”

Many songs about love are really not about love at all, but rather about affection,

longing, goose-bumpy types of emotional thrills at the thought of someone who

means a lot to us. This love runs hot, it runs cold, it runs lukewarm. It brings tears of joy,

tears of depression, screams of excitement and hollers of disappointment.

The love that the Bible speaks of in John 15:23 when it says that “greater love has no

one than this, that he lay his life down for his friends.” How do we know or perceive or

understand love? It is not found in this world, rather revealed to us as Jesus says, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in

Him, should not perish, but have eternal life.” This love is found more than 500 times in

the Bible!

Love is an action word; it doesn't describe, it moves, it does something first and it does

something in return. To love is to put yourself last. It's not about you but it's God and

how His love gave us Jesus. We are called to take the love of Christ and apply it to

our lives and relationships.

Sadly, Valentine’s Day is now about flowers, candy, romantic dinners, being nice and

giving gifts. Even “Saint” is dropped from the day. This becomes how we redefine

“love” (like we want to redefine gender, marriage, life and spirituality!)

Still, nothing man or society tries to do to disqualify true love, it still is God’s love to us;

we benefit and thrive in what is ours as God=Love. Because of that, love has every-

thing to do with everything.

It is truly the surprising and amazing love of God that gives us hope, peace, grace

and joy to the Christian, even if life finds us hurt, broken, alone or scared. His unex-

pected and calming promises remain our strength and courage.

There is another Tina I want to talk about! Not like Tina Turner at all, this Tina is my wife!

She amazes me with her love as she reflects the kind of constant and unwavering

love of Christ. She does little things that are great blessings. One example is my “daily

planner.” Sometime and somehow she gets a hold of it and writes little notes on the

months. Sometimes because of a celebration, other times just because she wants to

communicate her love to me. Other times there are ‘stick it’ notes stuck in various

places or a message on the whiteboard on the refrigerator. It is clear that love does

have a lot to do with it, in our relationship in marriage and our walk by faith. When we

are assured of God’s love to us in Christ, then our expression of love to others is possi-

ble. This is our call to faith and our joy in loving.

A Blessed and Love filled February.

( + Colossians 2:2 + )

February 10

After Worship

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THANK YOU

Dear Friends in Christ:

Thanks everyone for the thoughts and prayers during

my recent health issues. I am home and working

daily to gain strength, and working on breathing spi-

rometer to help keep the lung expanded.

Thanks to all who took the time to sign a card from

St. Paul Congregation with get well message.

Thank you all for the many prayers and well wishes

during this difficult time. Kevin Furman

Thank you to the congregation for all the cards, sup-

port, visits, and prayers as well. Jeri Wethington

MONTHLY MISSION OFFERING

This month of February allows us to especially show

our love to those needing immediate help. We will

support and pray for the ministry of the “Rochelle

Rescue Mission” and the service they offer for indi-

viduals and families in need of temporary housing and

a foundation to get on their feet again.

The weekend of February 16 & 17 will be our oppor-

tunity to respond to the needs of others. There will be

baskets provided for our special and generous gifts in

bringing hope and help to those in our community who

need extra support and encouragement.

Please remember this ministry in your prayers as we

also offer our gifts on this weekend of February 16 &

17. Thanks for your contribution to this cause.

ROCHELLE RESCUE MISSION

Rochelle Rescue Mission:

“Changing lives one day at a time with

the love, guidance and support of Je-

sus Christ and the surrounding com-

munities”

The Rochelle Rescue Mission’s en-

deavor is to help people find their way home, physi-

cally and spiritually, by providing them with tempo-

rary housing assistance while connecting them with

more permanent resources.

A need for these services in our community was clear

and this Christian mission was launched in February

of 2018.

The Rochelle Rescue Mission, located at 803 West

Lincoln Avenue and operates 24 hours, 7 days a week,

in attempt to meet the needs of the homeless and im-

poverished members of the community whenever their

needs may arise. We provide services to males, fe-

males and families, with separate accommodations for

each. We also seek to network with other charitable

organizations to meet the needs of the guest for things

such as clothing, food, and job assistance.

Our organization has obtained status as a 501c(3)

charitable organization meaning your contribution

could qualify for a tax deduction.

If you have any questions or would like a tour of the

facility, please don't hesitate to contact us at: 815-561-

2731 or [email protected].

At present, The Rochelle Rescue Mission is gov-

erned by the following

Board Members: Michele Glen-President Tim Bruns-Vice President

Pat Casey-Secretary Shirley Reif-Treasurer

Dan Sergeant-Officer at large

Dave Tess-Officer at large

Pat Zilm-Officer at large

Executive Director: Autumn True

Head Volunteer: Joe Kissack

The day to day operations are overseen by the ex-

ecutive director, as well as trained volunteers as-

signed to designated shifts throughout each day.

———————-

IT’S TIME

Are you a Thrivent member?

Last chance to designate your

2018 Choice Dollars? Please

take the couple of minutes it

takes to make your designation

by going on their web-site or by calling 1-800-847-

4836. If you aren’t sure if you are eligible, please

call the 800 number. Undesignated 2018 funds go

away at the end of March.

2018 Giving Statements

are available for pick-up in the back of church.

They will not be mailed.

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March Newsletter Deadline

February 15 15th

Please get your items in

by the deadline. Thanks!

WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE?

WHY DO YOU BELIEVE IT? WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE?

These questions are getting all the more important

to have answers for in our culture and society to-

day. Despite the “fake” impression that everyone

can believe anything they want, and everyone is

fine with it, we are being shown that the committed

Christian is and will be attacked and not tolerated in

a “tolerant world.”

Having a personal faith is imperative, while it is

also important to have a faith you can have courage

enough to stand up for in the public arena. So, to

help you take a stand and have confidence in what

you say you believe, teach and confess, there is a

class for YOU!

Beginning Tuesday, February 19th at 6 p.m. a

Class taught by Pastor is offered. This class will

take you on a journey into the Bible and the convic-

tions and confession of the Church from the first

centuries, through the Reformation to today.

This is open to everyone, members and friends and

family. Also, for those interested in learning about

the Scriptural and Confessional Lutheran faith, and

for those wishing to become a member of St. Paul

and the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.

Please call the church office (815.562.2744) to re-

serve your place and study book (which is $15)

If you know someone who might be interested,

please let us know so we can send a letter of invite.

Join in this time of study and fellowship together,

beginning Tuesday, Feb. 19th at 6:00 p.m.

The Lenten Season

On Wednesday, March 6th we enter

into the Lenten season, beginning with

our Ash Wednesday observances. This

time period of 40 days prepares our

hearts and lives for the Passion Week

and the victorious Resurrection Cele-

bration. Plan now on attending the wor-

ship opportunities on every Wednesday, at the

Lenten Chapel service at 8:45 a.m. or the Lenten

Worship at 7:00 p.m. After Ash Wednesday we

will offer a fellowship meal before the evening

worship, served by various congregational boards

and groups. Please plan on dedicating some extra

ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS AND

BOARD MEMBERS FOR 2019-20

What:: Congregation Meeting

When: February 10, 2019

Time: Right after our 9am church service

Agenda: Budget for 2019

Election of Board Members and Officers

Please plan to attend this very important meet-

ing. The budget for 2019-2020 is increasing. Ex-

penses to maintain the building for both the

church and the school have increased. We have a

staff that has not had raises in several years and

the Salary Review Committee and the Church

Council feel staff is entitled to a 2% increase in

their salary.

We strongly encourage you to attend this impor-

tant meeting.

Please prayerfully consider servicing on one the

many boards or as an officer. For more informa-

tion or to put your name in, call Bob Elliott at 815

-752-2818 or call the church office at 815-562-

2744.

Bob Elliott, President of St. Paul

2019-2020 BUDGET

BY BOARDS

Anticipated Income $734,800

EXPENSES

Missions 3,600

Elders 97,877

Church Administration 50,281

Health and Human Care 9,865

In reach-Outreach 4,180

Parish Ed and Youth 4,090

Day School 659,792

Property Management 34,810

Total Expense 864,495

Deficit of 129,695

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The Parish Nurse’s Notes: The Health Letter for this issue of the newsletter was

written by Linette Feltes. Linette has been a member of

our parish nurse team for many years. Parish nursing is

for people of all ages and Linette is our principal contact

with newborns and their families.

WE NEED ORGAN DONORS You see it on the news and on the medical TV shows but

have you really considered the possibilities? What a life

changing decision you can make when you say “YES” to

becoming an organ/tissue donor.

As of 2017 the number of men,

women, and children waiting for a

transplant is 23,000+. The number

of transplants performed in 2017

were 34,770. You can see the scale

is tipped in the wrong direction to

even try to balance things out. It is

estimated that 30 people die each

day waiting for a transplant. That is equivalent of 22

jumbo jets crashing every year with no survivors. About

4000 people are removed from the waiting list every year

due to being “too sick to transplant”, stated by donor re-

covery and organ donor website.

In the U.S. 95% of adults support donation but only 54%

actually sign up as a donor.

Every 30 minutes another person is added to the waiting

list and only 3 in 1000 people die in a way that allows for

organ donation.

Here are some facts on organ and tissue donations and

what the impact can be:

One organ can save up to 8 lives.

One eye and tissue donor can save or improve the

lives up to 50 people.

Organs include kidney, heart, lungs, liver, small

bowel, and pancreas.

Tissue includes eyes, heart valves, bone, skin, veins

and tendons.

There is no set age limits on becoming an organ do-

nor. At the time of death,

the potential donor’s organs will be evaluated to de-

termine their suitability for donation.

If you are sick or injured and admitted to the hospital,

the FIRST PRIORITY for the emergency physi-

cians and nurses is to SAVE YOUR LIFE regardless if

you an organ donor or not.

In Illinois, at age 16, you can register at the DMV to

be a donor.

You always have the right to change your mind from

being a donor at any time.

There are no fess or charges to be a donor.

How do you begin…. It is easy. Start by having a family

discussion on your wishes to be a donor. Having the whole

family together and talking allows everyone to understand

your wishes so they can see your wishes are carried out. You

can sign up online in Illinois to be a donor here is the web-

site: https://www.dmv.org/il-illinois/organ-donor.php

In the Christian movie “God’s Compass,” Suzanne Waters’

husband receives a new heart and a few more years with his

family because of another man’s death. As with most organ

donations, the story in “God’s Compass” is simultaneously

hopeful and devastating. It means the end of one man’s life,

yet the continuation of another. In this way, organ donation

is a beautiful demonstration of how God works all things for

the good (Romans 8:28). What a great way to show love for

your neighbor.

Blessings,

Linette Feltes, BSN, RN

Parish Nurse

Parish Nurse Office Hours are 8:00 - 11:30 am Monday

through Friday unless otherwise noted. There will be no

office hours on Tuesday, February 19th due to a meeting of

the NID Parish Nurse Network in Country Club Hills. You

may also call Marcy at home after hours (815-562-6823). If

she is not home, please leave a message. It will be returned

as soon as possible.

Cards and Coffee will meet in the parish nurse office Feb-

ruary 1 (10-11am). If you can knit, crochet, lace, cut, paste,

count to 12, print labels, or package items you have a needed

skill. The monthly group adds an element of fellowship, but

if you prefer to work at home, we will provide supplies. In

2019 we will provide cards with homebound members, all

residents of local nursing homes and senior living sites and

others in the area--as well as seniors in Bethlehem and Sin-

gapore.

Prayer Shawls (knitted or crocheted) are needed to re-

place those that have been distributed. We will supply the

yarn; you supply the time and talent. Patterns are available

in the parish nurse office.

Parish Nurse Team Meeting will be February 16th at 9:00

a.m.

Single Sunday is Sunday, February 3 at noon at the Sunrise.

This is especially for those who are widowed, divorced,

never married, or just single on Sunday. Call Marcia (815-

562-6823) if you wish to participate so we have sufficient

reservations.

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Bethlehem Mission Trip 2019 will have a some-

what different look. It is a year of transitioning into

a new format. Marcy Schnorr will be returning with

a colleague from the NID Parish Nurse Network and

will focus on service. Marcy will be teaching a

Christian Caregiving course to members of the Ajyal

(older adults), arranging for a caring event at St.

Nicolas Home (a facility for seniors--especially with

memory disorders), and possibly other activities.

Marcy's colleague (Pat) is a nurse practitioner and

parish nurse with Chicagoland Lutheran Education

Foundation. Pat will be teaching CPR and First Aid

to the Ajwaz (parents group) and also teaching some

health topics to children in the school. We will also

offer the usual blood pressure checks, heart rate and

rhythm, and blood glucose checks. We also plan a

video conference between the seniors of Bethlehem

and the seniors of St. Paul.

If necessary, Marcy and Pat will travel as a

team...but we welcome others to join us who would

like the experience of visiting and serving in and

around Bethlehem. There are plenty of opportuni-

ties for non-nurses to serve in Bethlehem. Although

primarily a service opportunity, there will be some

opportunities for a pilgrimage visit to some sites in

Jerusalam and Galilee.

We hope to have the team established by March--but

absolutely must have identified team members by

early May. If you are interested, please contact

Marcy in the parish nurse office (815-562-2744) or

at home(815-562-6823) for more information.

Senior Summer Trip will be July 15-18 BUT

registration is needed by

May 15th! We plan a

roundtrip cruise on the Mis-

sissippi River between Le-

Claire, IA and Dubuque with an overnight in Du-

buque. The cruise line requires early reservations--

but there is a refund policy for up to 30 days before

we travel. Information is in the 2019 Senior Minis-

try Program Book or you can visit with Marcy in the

parish nurse office.

OK Club will meet Friday, February 8 at noon at

Aldos. We will continue the short Bible study, One

God/many gods (CPH) which provides a brief over-

view of different world religions and provides tips

for the Christian witness. We will also share

"valentine memories" from childhood. All seniors

are welcome. Please contact Evelyn Hintzsche (815

-562-4668) if you plan to attend.

Senior Fellowship Activity for Febru-

ary will be February 10 at noon. Elda

Mae and her daughter Judy plan to host

chili and a “Judy dessert” at their home

(1241 Tilton Park Dr.) We will sign and

prepare for mailing the valentines to share

with our members in nursing homes or

assisted living sites.

Blood Pressures will be checked in the parish nurse of-

fice on Sunday, February 10th from 8:30-8:45am.

Community Outreach for Seniors continues with a sim-

ple Bible Study, Traveling Light, facilitated by Marcy

Schnorr (CLM-Parish Nurse). Anyone is welcome to

join us at the Hawthorne Inn on February 12 at 2pm or at

Lincoln Manor on February 14 at 5pm. In recognition of

Valentine's Day, there will be a "healthy heart to heart"

activity.

The Board for Health and Human Care will meet

Wednesday, February 13th at 5:30pm in the parish nurse

office.

Senior Supper Club will meet Friday, February 15th at

5:30pm at Salt 251. Any senior is welcome to partici-

pate. A short devotion, some table talk, and a "Valentines

Day quiz" will be the diversion. If you are able to par-

ticipate, please contact Elda Mae Jordal at 815-562-4755.

OK Club will meet Friday, February 22 at noon at the

Butterfly. An activity in memory of George Washington

will be a diversion. If you wish to attend, please contact

Evelyn Hintzsche at 815-562-4668 so we have adequate

reservations.

The Thursday Worship Service will be Thursday, Feb-

ruary 28th at 2pm. This is especially for those whose

health concerns make it difficult to attend the regular

week-end worship. Pastor Hoffmann will lead a short

communion service. A member of the parish nurse team

will be available to check blood pressures for those who

desire the service. A time for fellowship follows. If you

need a ride, please contact Marcy or the church office in

advance. Every effort will be made to provide a ride for

you.

Prayer Chain: Persons

wanting to remain on the

prayer chain or who wish

to become a member of

the prayer chain are asked

to contact Marcy ([email protected]) with

your intent and your current phone number by February

17th. A new updated prayer chain will be developed

soon.

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LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES WRHL 1060 AM—7:30am Sundays

February 3 "The Word Turned Toward" February 10 "Reason to Believe" February 17 "My Delight is in Her" February 24 "Surrender to Start New"

___________________

Listen to St. Paul’s Sunday service, broadcast on WRHL(1060AM) at 10a.m.

February 2 Contemporary February 3 Liturgical w/ Communion February 9 Contemporary w/ Communion February 10 Liturgical February 16 Contemporary February 17 Liturgical w/ Communion February 23 Contemporary w/ Communion February 24 Liturgical February 28 2:00 p.m. Thursday Fellowship

FINANCIAL UPDATE

Normal income thru

January 20, 2019 $ 658,826

Total Projected & Actual Expenses

for Fiscal Mar 2018– Feb 2019 $ 782,416

Normal Income Needed to

Break-even for Fiscal Year $ 123,590

March – December 2018:

Total Normal Income $ 596,932

Total Expenses $ 648,095

Cash Flow - Negative $ -51,163

Borrowed/Loaned Funds $ 60,000

Net Cash Flow $ 8,837

St. Paul has donated $3,415.20 from the Church of-

ferings this calendar year to the Northern Illinois

District (NID) Missions.

Cheryl Bunger 2/1

Guyla Pfeiffer 100 2/1

1832 Meridian Rd

Ashton 61006

Austin Schulte 2/1

Cherie Hayes 2/2

John Shank 2/2

Tammy Svela 2/2

Allison Dickey 2/3

Loren Furman 2/4

Gary Haverland 2/4

Robert Elliott 2/6

Jennifer Hying 2/7

Derek Lamb 2/7

Aaron Eyster 2/8

Janet Capes 2/9

Julia Busse 2/10

Agnes Meister 92 2/12

Mendota Lutheran Home

500 6th St Mendota 61342

Michael Metzger 2/12

Frances Schabacker 91 2/14

10285 Hemstock Rd

Hannah Cruz 2/15

Lester Davis Jr. 2/15

Donald Schabacker 2/15

Dave Stewart 80 2/15

727 N 3rd St

Jean Chappa 2/16

Jim Kucenski 2/17

Doug Bunger 2/17

Kayla Broome 2/17

Taelynn Rodeghero 2/17

Julie Dilling 2/18

Allison Seebach 2/21

Loren Gonnerman 2/22

Blake Henderson 2/22

Alexis Chappa 2/23

Jilayne Finkboner 2/24

Leslie Myers 2/24

Doris Burkhart 95 2/25

Rochelle Rehab #119

900 N 3rd St

Shannon Harding 2/25

William Nelson 2/25

Scott Eyster 2/26

Hailey Chapman 2/26

Lisa Chidley 2/27

Evelyn Hintzsche 87 2/27

1341 Northlake Ct

Kathi Lieving 2/27

Khristy Warner 2/27

Connie McAnly 2/28

Anniversaries

M/M Ron Whaley 48 2/10

Mr & Mrs Nick Eul 17 2/14

M/M DeWaine Svela 33 2/16

M/M Lyle Warner 61 2/16

1772 Ashton Rd Ashton 61006

M/M Jeff Dilling 11 2/26

if we missed your important day or have it

listed incorrectly, please call the church

office (815.562.2744)

Worship Anew (Formerly Worship for Shut-ins)

Comcast channel 138 on TLN—11:30am Sundays

February 3 "Christ Is the Real Thing!" February 10 "A Great Fishing Story" February 17 "Blessed Are You" February 24 "Love, Bless, Pray"

WORSHIP THIS MONTH

Happy 100th Guyla! Guyla will be celebrating with

her family. Cards can be

sent to 1832 Meridian Rd

Ashton 61006

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Join Us For

Huskie Basketball

March 2!

Game time is 2:00pm

We will meet in the church parking lot to carpool to DeKalb at 12:45pm

A generous St. Paul member has donated the tickets, so just bring $ for your

popcorn and snacks. Pizza will be at St. Paul after the game. The only thing we

ask is that you sign up! There is a sheet on the back church bulletin board. We

need your name, how many will be in your group and if you can help drive in

the car pool. We will be back in time for Saturday night church!

Lutheran Witness

The Lutheran Witness is a maga-zine published by the LCMS that includes articles on current happenings and doctrinal is-sues, inspirational stories, and devotions. Subscription orders along with the payment needs to be in to the office by Febru-ary 25th to be included. The cost is year is $15.96 for the 11 magazine subscription. Checks should be made out to St. Paul and in the reference line, indi-cate that it is for The Lutheran Witness.

2019 Radio Sponsors

The 2019 sheet is be posted

on the narthex bulletin

board. The 2019 broadcasts

remain $40 per week. Call

the office with any ques-

tions 815-562-2744.

Thanks for

s u p po r t i n g

this mission

outreach to

our shut-in

members and

others in the

community!

A preacher who

h a d a lw a y s

feared death felt

powerless to

comfort others

who were facing

it. Toward the

end of his life, he

moved to an-

other house.

When all the

furniture had

been packed, he

lingered in the home where he’d

raised his children and prepared

many sermons. An assistant inter-

rupted those reflections by say-

ing, “Everything’s gone, sir, but

the new house is better than this

one. Come away.”

The preacher never forgot this

lesson. God has prepared for his

children a home infinitely better

than earth — “an eternal house

in heaven, not built by human

hands” (2 Corinthians 5:1, NIV).

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St. Paul Lutheran School “Putting Faith in Education”

Thoughts from the Principal… Thoughts from the Principal 1-18-19

Many of you saw it happen. It was certainly not my

best moment. Because of my mistake as the score-

board operator, our JV boys lost a game. But they

really won.

If it had not been for my mistake of forgetting to start

the clock, time would have run out before the other

team scored the winning basket. But they did score it

and our team lost. But they really won.

You see the next day I made a point to go to each of

the players and apologize for my mistake. I wanted

them to know that it was my fault and that I was sorry.

I don’t know what I expected, but here’s what I got.

Every single one of them said, “That’s ok Mr. Hall”.

Ethan Goodwin said, “You made a mistake. You’re hu-

man.” They all smiled and forgave me. I know kids are

resilient. But they are also kind, loving and forgiving.

Like I said, they really won.

Your kids aren’t good because they are at St. Paul. St.

Paul is good because your kids are here.

I will never forget how embarrassed I was to have

messed up so bad. But I will also never forget those

team members who took that burden from me. Never.

Steve Hall; Principal

The St. Paul School Spelling Bee

is scheduled for Wednesday,

January 30th after chapel in the

church sanctuary. Students in

grades 5-8 will compete in class-

room spelldowns this week, and the top three from

each class will participate in the school bee. The school

winner will then move on to the Ogle County bee at

Dixon High School on February 21st.

Preschool registra-

tion is scheduled for Feb-

ruary 12th and 19th at 8:30

am in the school cafeteria.

Kindergar ten

Roundup is sched-

uled for Wednesday,

February 13th at 6:30 in

the K indergarten

classroom.

Congratulations to our school

Geography Bee winner, 8th grader Wade

Smith. He will now take a test to deter-

mine if he qualifies for the State Geogra-

phy Bee.

The monthly meeting of the St. Paul School Board is

scheduled for WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6th at 5:00 in

the 8th grade classroom.

St. Paul 5th & 6th Basketball Tournament

The 52nd Annual St. Paul JV Boys Basketball Tournament is coming up February 22-23, 2019. We can use help with concessions, ticket table and scorer’s table. We’d love to have c o n g r e g a t i o n m em be r s j o i n us. Contact Mr. Hall at 815-562-6323 or [email protected]

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The mission of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church:

Building relationships in Christ now and forever.

Worship Services: Saturday at 6:00 p.m. Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

Bible Class & Sunday School 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.

Rev. Greg Hoffmann, Pastor 562-2744, after hours 562-6155

Marcia Schnorr, Parish Nurse 562-6823

Steve Hall, Principal 562-6323

Church Office 562-2744, School Office 562-6323, Fax Number 561-8074

Church Office E-Mail Address: [email protected]

Website: stpaulev.org


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