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Weekend of April 19 & 20, 2014
Preacher: Pastor Danny Tutwiler Readings: Exodus 14:10-15:1; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; John 20: 1-18
At rest with the Lord …
Mardella Stallmann died 4/14/2014
Lorraine Simon died 3/21/2014
New Worship Schedule Starting Soon!
Starting Easter Sunday, April 20th our new regular
Sunday worship schedule will be as follows:
8:00 am – Traditional Service
9:30 am – Spanish Service
11:00 am – Contemporary Service
(Reminder: there will be a 6:30am Sunrise Service
on Easter as well.)
There will be no High School Bible Study or Youth
Group on Sunday April 20, 2014
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C h u r c h N e w s
EASTER BREAKFAST
Please note: the breakfast this Sunday will a
pancake and sausage breakfast only, with coffee
and orange juice. It will be a free will donation
to cover costs.
Serving times are 7:30 - 10:00 am.
If you or your child is interested in joining the
Handbell Choir please contact Janeen Corbin at
[email protected]
Hearts for Honduras
Please join the annual Hearts for Honduras Golf
Outing, Wednesday May 21, 2014 at White Tail
Ridge in Yorkville. Both golfers and hole sponsors
are needed, please help in any way you can.
This mission grew as a relief effort after Hurricane
Mitch and continues to help the people of Honduras with medical and
dental care and construction projects.
For information call Doug and Ann West at 630-897-3367 or pick up a
brochure at the information desk.
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Thanks for …..Kate Sauerwein on the birth of daughter Quinn on 4/15. Kate is the
daughter of Mike and Jan Baum
Thank you... ...to all who contributed in some way for the Hesed
House event. We served 136 with 4 children. As
we served breakfast on Palm Sunday, we handed out about 25 palm crosses to
Hesed House guests, along with a trac which explained Palm Sunday and an invi-
tation to attend Holy Week services.
Several were open to prayers -- prayer requests included: to find a job, to get the
title to their car, for healing of a newly diagnosed illness. One little boy told his
mother, "Mommy, we're talking about Jesus." Thank you all for your generosity
of time, talents and treasures!
Praise to the Risen King!
Grandparent’s Day
Friday April 25, 2014
from 8:30am—Noon
Chapel will be held at 8:30am to begin the day.
School will be dismissed at 12pm
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Every Friday at St. Paul
6:00 - Dinner & Fellowship
7:00 - Worship / Large Group
8:00 - Small Groups
9:00 - Dessert and Fellowship
(child care is available)
Celebrate Recovery — Recovery cannot be accomplished by yourself. Actually,
trying to do everything yourself is often what got you into trouble in the first place!
To be successful on your Road to Recovery you need God, your own commitment
and the support and encouragement of friends.
All of us have hurts, hang-ups, or habits that affect our entire family. Experience
the freedom of those chains breaking off. Contact Don Phelps or Dawn Miller for
more details.
Being a teenager nowadays can be tough, really.
Come to The Landing and find strength and
healing through Jesus Christ, and support from
other teens & leaders. Everybody struggles with something, but not everybody
takes the steps to RECOVER.
Friday Nights at the New Building (for 7-12 grades)
6:00pm Doors Open
6-7:00pm Food & Fellowship Time
7-9:00pm Group Program/Small Groups/Worship
9-9:30pm Connect Time
“Like” us on Facebook—The Landing STP Aurora
For weekly updates/announcements
Questions? Call, text, or email: Justin “JJ” Jernstad at
630-809-1772 or [email protected]
O u t r e a c h M i n i s t r y
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C h i l d r e n ’ s M i n i s t r y
For Online Summer Camp and VBS registration
www.stpaulaurora.org
http://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/SPA2014
VBS SUMMER CAMP (June 23-27)
SUMMER DESTRUCTION ADVENTURE CAMP (June 2– July 25)
Children’s Church for children 3 years to 10 years
of age meets on Sunday
mornings at the 8am, 9:30am and 11am Services of
Worship. Themes for each week relate to the Gospel
Lesson of the day found in Worship.
Y o u t h M i n i s t r y
Come join us at Ignite, every Sunday night
youth group meets from 6-8pm.
Wednesday Night Charge
Meeting time is from 7-8:30pm every Wednesday night.
We now have two groups, so contact Andrew Tutwiler for
more information.
Interested in hosting a youth small group? Let us know!
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There will be no High School Bible Study on Easter Sunday, 4/202014
No Youth Group on Easter Sunday 4/20/2014
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School News
April 25th is World Malaria Day and St. Paul School wants to help
stamp out Malaria!
The Lutheran Malaria Initiative is asking for help from Lutheran Schools across the
country in their quest to “Orange Out Malaria”. St. Paul School has designated that
all chapel offerings collected for the month of April be used to fund the LMI’s fight
against Malaria. Our congregation can also help by donating, using the designated
collection canister right outside of the 1st floor kitchen. One child dies every 66.5
seconds from this disease. A small gift from you can help to reduce this staggering
statistic. For only $10, a life-saving mosquito net can be purchased and given to a
child in need. This net saves their life! We will be collecting throughout the month
of April in the canister located right outside of the 1st floor kitchen. You can also
give your donations directly to the school office or to Wanda Horton. Thank you so
much for your help!
St. Paul School would like to offer a huge Thank You to
Thrivent Lutheran and to those members of Thrivent Lutheran
who direct their Choice Dollars to our school every year. Because
of this program, St. Paul has received over $9,000 this year!
Your support is greatly appreciated!
Spring Musical- grades 1-5,
“Don’t Rock The Ark’ story of Noah’s Ark.
Thursday April 24th @7pm ALL ARE INVITED!
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Our school will be preparing to celebrate our 150th school year during the 2014-
2015 school year. We need to gather all of you for a major celebration
planned. Please email your contact information, email address, years you attended
our school, and submit a memory to Mili French at [email protected] .
WHAT A BLESSING YOU ARE!!
St. Paul is ramping up its Labels for Education Program again to earn points to
purchase academic, athletic, art, and other fun supplies avail-
able in the Labels for Education catalog. No cut-ting and
pasting is necessary, just remove the labels from the eligible
products and send them to school with your child. Thank you
for your support of this program.
Class Reunion Planned for June 7, 2014
We are planning a reunion of the St. Paul’s graduation/confirmation class of 1966.
We would like to contact as many classmates as possible. If you are a member of
the class of 1966 or know someone who is, please contact one of the following
people to give them your contact information.
Pam (Meszaros) Barrett 630-898-4428 [email protected]
Paul Numrich 740-362-3443 [email protected]
Sharon (Seib) Ream 630-554-9888
Jim Stallman 615-200-2036
Calling All Alumni
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W e e k l y a t S t . P a u l
Bible Studies
Sunday
High School Bible Study from 9:30-10:30am out in the modulars.
We are studying Creationism vs. Evolutionism. Come and learn how to
defend your Christian beliefs. Adult Special Needs Bible Class meets in Room 105 from 9:30-10:30am.
Monday
Living Lights Bible Class meets 9-11am in the Meeting Center of the new building. Starting January
13th we will be studying the minor prophets. Contact: Wanda Horton at 630-947-4559.
Tuesday
Men’s Bible Study, 7-8am in the Meeting Center of the new building, Contact: Pastor Walt DeMoss
at 630-896-3250 ext. 603.
Wednesday
Men’s Bible Study, 6:30-7:30am.
Thursday Women’s Bible Study (September-May)
Our new study: Discerning the Voice of God begins January 9th. We will be meeting at 9am in
the Meeting Center of the new building. Call Danna Grant (630-466-9084) for information.
Meetings
Thursday (September-May)
Wit-Knits, a knitting (and more!) group meet weekly on Thursdays, 9:30-11:00am in Room 105.
Contact Gerry Blank 630-898-2523 or Mona Miller 630-896-8627 for information.
Friday
Celebrate Recovery: 6pm Meeting, Refreshments, Fellowship. Call Don Phelps at 630-896-3250, x602.
Rehearsals
St. Paul Contemporary Worship Team - Wednesdays, 6:00pm in the Sanctuary.
Traditional Mixed Choir - Thursdays, 7:00pm in the Sanctuary.
St. Paul Board of Directors
Jack Meyer (Chairman), Sam Schmidt (Vice-Chairman), Eric Gustafson (Secretary),
Louanne Heinisch, John Hendrickson, Ann West, Mel Wille
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ASSISTIVE
DEVICES AVAILABLE
Walker with a Seat (in
excellent condition)… AND also a
Walker with Wheels
3 in One Commode and a
Bath Transfer Seat…..
If you (or someone you know)
may be interested, please con-
tact the parish nurse
From the Desk of the
Parish Nurse HOSPITAL
STAYS
Under the federal Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, hospitals are
greatly restricted in their ability to disclose patient
information. Consequently, the pastor or church office may not be notified that a congregation member has
been admitted to the hospital. In the event you are
hospitalized or ill and you would like the pastor to know,
you or a family member, should inform the church office
directly. *******************************************
Lord, I ask that you fulfill your promise
to send an abundant amount of strength
and grace to all those who suffer so. Let
them feel your presence in a very real way,
Lord, for without you, they have no hope. I
ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen
SUNNYMERE SENIOR COMMUNITY LIVING
Invites you to the “BREAKFAST CLUB”
April 16th Speaker at 9AM
Hot Breakfast served at 8:30AM Call for Reservations
630-896-7844 Rush Copley will present on:
CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE
Should you or someone you know need
assistance or care, please call me at
896-3250 ext 608 or
email me at
[email protected]
God’s Blessings on your week!
Kitty Weber, Parish Nurse
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Half & All Day Pre-School, All Day Kindergarten and 1st-8th grades
St. Paul is Nationally Accredited, offering academic excellence in a Christ-centered
environment. Celebrating 150 years of operation.
Competitive athletics for boys & girls (grades 5-8)
Contact Diane Katz, Principal:
[email protected] 630-896-3350 x601
Now Enrolling for 2014-15 Contact Mili French, Admissions:
[email protected] 630-896-3350 x616
“Light up the World” Impactful & Powerful
Youth Worship: Ages 10-18 Watch for future dates.
Sunday Night Youth Group Food, Fellowship & The Word
6–8 pm (Jr. High & High School)
Wednesday Night “Charge” Off Campus Small Group Bible Study 7-8:30 pm
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-based recovery pro-
gram that provides freedom from life’s hurts, hang-ups, &
habits.
Servant Events: St. Paul serves at Hesed House
the 2nd Saturday of even months, reaching out to the
homeless in our community.
Small Groups Check website for current schedule.
Parish Nursing is a professional nursing care program
that promotes health within the values and beliefs of the Christian faith.
YOUTH
MINISTRY
HIGHLIGHTS
SCHOOL
COME BE A PART OF SOMETHING LET’S CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY. LET’S TOUCH LIVES.
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Sign up on our website
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or text STPAULAURORA to
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WiFi?
Need WiFi access while on our campus? Free
access is available to our members and guests:
Network: STP-GUEST
Password: Luther123
Did you know…
…that you can now contrib-
ute to our
congregation ONLINE??
It’s easy – simply visit our
website at www.stpaulaurora.org and click on the
Qgiv icon. You can make one-time contributions
or set up recurring ones. Perfect for insuring that
your tithes and offerings for the Lord’s work
continue even if you can’t be here due to inclem-
ent weather or travel. Questions?
Contact Don Phelps [email protected] .
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New to St. Paul?
Guests: Thank you for joining us in worship.
Welcome Card: Please register your attendance on the beige card
available from an usher and place it in the offering plate. This allows us to serve you as effectively as possible. Thanks for letting us know that you are worshiping!
Families with Children: We welcome infants and small children up to age two.
Our staffed nursery is upstairs in the pre-school area and available during and between Sunday morning services.
Nursing Moms: Please come to the nursery when you
need a quiet and private space.
HOLY COMMUNION—OUR BELIEF AND PRACTICE
Holy Communion is a special meal instituted by Jesus Christ for committed and confirmed Christians. Those planning to commune should ask themselves the
following questions and may also read the bible references which explain the questions.
1. Do I believe I am a sinner and am I sorry for my sins? (Romans 3:12; 1 John 1:8-9)
2. Do I believe that Jesus offers forgiveness for my sins? (Romans 5:6-8; Colossians 2:13)
3. Do I believe that the body & blood of Christ are truly present in the Sacrament? (1 Cor 10:16; 1 Cor 11:23-26)
4. Do I resolve grievances with my brothers and sisters in Christ before coming to Holy Communion? (Matthew 5:23-24)
5. Do I desire and intend to walk more closely with my Lord and change my sinful behavior, with the help of the Holy Spirit? (Romans 6:11-12; 1 Peter 4:1-2, 1 Corinthians 15:34)
A very helpful exercise is to ask yourself the “Christian Questions & Answers” on pp. 329-330 of the hymnal Lutheran Service Book (copy available from Pastor). If you
cannot answer ‘yes’ to the questions above, if you believe you need more information, or if you are unsure if you share the faith proclaimed at St. Paul Lutheran Church,
please talk to the Pastor or an Elder before communing, since participating without a proper understanding for Holy Communion is spiritually unwise (1 Cor 11:28-29).
If you are physically unable to come forward for Communion, let an usher know of your wish to be served in your seat. Please sit in
an ‘aisle seat’ and Communion will be brought to you.
For those who do not wish to receive alcohol, please note that the red wine in the center of the tray is non-alcoholic. Children not yet communing are encouraged to come forward and are asked to fold their hands across their
chest to indicate that they should not be served.
Church Contacts
Rev. Danny Tutwiler,
Senior Pastor, x604
[email protected]
Rev. Angel Morales,
Assistant Pastor, x609
[email protected]
Rev. Walter DeMoss,
Assistant Pastor, x603
[email protected]
Joshua Duffy, Vicar, x622
[email protected]
Don Phelps, Director of Operations/
Assimilation, x602
[email protected]
Worship Services
Saturday:
Traditional@ 5 pm
Sunday:
Traditional @ 8:00 am
Spanish @ 9:30 am
Contemporary @ 11 am
Sunday:
Bible Classes
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Sunday School
9:30-10:30 am
85 S. Constitution Drive
Aurora, IL 60506
Website: www.stpaulaurora.org
Telephone: 630-896-3250
Evening & Weekend
Urgent Pastoral Care:
630-896-3250 #4
Email:
[email protected]
Facebook:
http://facebook.com/StPaulAurora Twitter:
http://twitter.com/StPaulAurora
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Weekly Attendance & Contributions:
April 12 & 13, 2014
Total Attendance: 772 Contributions: $16,372.55
