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Saturday- 6:00 p.m. August 3, August 31 &

October 5 (Traditional)

Sunday- 8:25 a.m. August 4, September 1

& October 6 (Traditional)

Sunday-10:35 a.m. August 18, September 15

& October 20 (Contemporary)

Vol. 83 No. 8, 9 & 10 August/September/October 2019

“Together we are discovering, sharing and connecting people to the love and Truth of Jesus Christ!”

First Connections

Dear Friends and Co-Laborers with Christ,

It is the time of year when the corn is high, the days are hot, and for those of us with children or grandchildren in our care, the chorus of “I’m bored” is wearing on us. For most, summer means a calendar that’s freed up to have fun! We give thanks and praise for a summer filled with kids activities, family time, vacations, celebrations and treasured conversations with family and friends. I pray the summer of 2019 has been good to you.

As we take in these moments of summer, we also know autumn will be upon us. While I enjoy the summertime, autumn is my favorite season. There is nothing like apple crisp in the oven, a pumpkin scented candle on the stove, the return of sweaters, crisp nights, falling leaves, and, of course, football. Go Big Red! Autumn also brings a return to regular ministry at First St. Paul’s. Though our summer was full — VBS, an adult study led by Ann Auten, two mission trips for our youth, a series on the Prodigal and a sabbatical for Pastor Joel — this fall promises to be a time of excitement and opportunities for all ages to grow in faith!

In this newsletter, you will find information on the many ministry opportunities coming up. We are excited to host the Ice Cream Social and Car and Motorcycle show in August. Invite your friends and family to join us for a great night of community and fellowship. On September 4, Wednesday night “Ichthus” will resume with a ministry kick-off and cel-ebration! Join us for dinner at 5:30 p.m., then stay to sign up for kids events, youth events and studies. At 7:00, we’ll gather for worship and communion. Save the date now for Trunk or Treat (October 30) and the Rally Dinner (November 13). Young or old, single or a family of 10, you don’t want to miss the great opportunities to get connected this fall. Of course, we hope you’ll join us for worship Saturday (6:00 p.m.), Sunday (8:25 a.m. and 10:35 a.m.) or via Facebook, the radio or online at firststpauls.org.

Paul writes: “I pray that out of God’s glorious riches, he may strengthen you with the power through his Spirit...so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted in love, may have power, with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge — that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” (Ephesians 3:14 — 19, NIV) That is our prayer for you this day and always, that through the ministries offered here at First St. Paul’s, you would be rooted and established in faith.

Soli Deo Gloria | Glory to God Alone,

Pastor Andrea Paulson

August Birthdays Birthday Wishes to the following people celebrating

80 years of life or more!

12 - Wayne Nelson - 85 16 - Melvin Bunde - 86 16 - Juanita Sears - 87 17 - Florence Carmin - 97 19 - Donna McCoy - 81 24 - Russell Bramble - 94 24 - Ronald Chamberlain - 82 28 - Clyde Hoagland - 96

2 - Connie Samuelson - 80 4 - Ruth Svoboda - 81 5 - Alice Krueger - 93 6 - Olga Borrell - 90 8 - Iona Fast - 89 10 - Harvey Benker - 98 10 - Rosalie Engelhardt - 89 10 - LeRoy Samuelson - 80

September Birthdays

20 - Don Schmidt - 85 21 - Gene Svoboda - 83 23 - Thelma Hinrichs - 86 24 - Robert Kent - 90 26 - James Gustafson - 90 26 - Florence Martin - 83

6 - Cherie Korgan - 80 7 - Allen Hoylman - 81 8 - Betty Bunde - 84 9 - Gerald Morris - 92 16 - Marlin Hartman - 91 19 - Gayle Lysthauge - 81

October Birthdays 11 - Dean Hanson - 82 14 - Maurice Gartner - 82 19 - Beverly Barth - 87 21 - Donna Oberg - 88 29 - Marlene Fast - 88 31 - Patsy Davis - 85

2 - Delores Fullerton - 87 2 - Bernard Schneider - 89 3 - JoAnne Brown - 85 4 - Robert Fast - 87 8 - Dixie Bohlen - 82 9 - Eldon Harms - 87 10 - Richard Wisner - 89

Celebration of Members

August Wedding Anniversaries With joy & thanksgiving we celebrate the following milestone

anniversaries:

15 - Jerry and Alicia VanBoening - 1980 19 - Chris and Virginia Long - 1994 21 - Dean and Karen Hawthorne - 1966 21 - Marty and Angela Pinkerman - 1981 24 - Virgil and Marjorie Eitzmann - 1969 25 - Randal and Barsha Kort - 1990 27 - Lee and Julie Maendele - 1977 28 - Michael and Maribeth Bruns - 1977 28 - Keith and Kay Martikainen - 1976 30 - Duan and Dixie Bohlen - 1956 30 - Dale and Marilyn Duensing - 1968 30 - Delmer and Sandra Van Lengen - 1964 31 - Dennis and Debby Hoagland - 1974 31 - Larry and Deborah Meyer - 1985 31 - Elmer and Barbara Murman - 1952

4 - Eldon and Donna Grothen - 1990 4 - Richard and JoNita Meester - 1973 6 - Howard and Belva Junker - 1966 6 - Steve and Verona Anderson - 1977 6 - Robert and Lisa Boyd - 1983 6 - Merlin and Denyse Janssen - 1983 7 - Richard and Lavina Wisner - 1953 8 - Gregory and Rebecca Spady Sr. - 1987 8 - Dale and Kathryn Schultz - 1971 13 - Mike and Sheryl Haack - 1994 13 - Jim and Mary Shipley - 1977 14 - Roger and Stacy Flohrs - 1982 14 - Stephen and Amy Svoboda - 1976 14 - Darran and Toni Fowler - 1987 15 - David and Marjorie Little - 1971

Journal of Life and Growth (April 1, 2019 —June 30, 2019)

Transferred to Church Triumphant

April 4, 2019 - Barbara Gartner April 5, 2019 - Mary Elizabeth Anderson

May 4, 2019 - Donna Binfield May 5, 2019 - Donald McCoy

May 15, 2019 - John Woodward May 21, 2019 - Amy Krueger May 27, 2019 - Hazel Hueske June 10, 2019 - Virginia Lewis

June 21, 2019 - Margaret Anderson June 23, 2019 - Rosemarie Farris

Baptisms

April 13, 2019 - Rylee K Englund April 28, 2019 - Lindsay Trinity Amaya May 23, 2019 - Delaney Jo Vanderpool

June 2, 2019 - Leland Thomas White June 6, 2019 - Demari Sonny Ray Dahms

Marriages

May 11, 2019 - Patrick Hermann & Jenna Kulwicki June 15, 2019 - Dylan Flinn & Alison Johnson

October Wedding Anniversaries

16 - Ernest and Karen Johnson - 1971 19 - Ronald and Sharon Karnes - 1963 19 - Darren and Dawn Placke - 1991 20 - James and Vicky Treadway - 1984 20 - Wayne and Janice Timm - 1956 24 - Raymond and Penny Snell - 1981 25 - Allen and Marlene Hoyt - 1964 26 - Bryan and Shelly Sadd - 1991 27 - Craig and Jill Melvin - 1979 29 - Thomas and Patricia Hohlen - 1977

1 - Wayne and Elizabeth Classen - 1960 3 - Steve and Joan Rosch - 1970 4 - Norman and Mary Giesler - 1986 5 - Michael and Connie Hartman - 1974 6 - Arlen and Susan Brown - 1973 6 - Edward and Karen Klein - 1990 7 - Dale and Marylee Fischer - 1972 10 - Keith and Kailey Klein - 1992 12 - Larry and Donna Ackerman - 1968 15 - Richard and Debra Hill - 1988

September Wedding Anniversaries 15 - Norman and June Schiffler - 1990 16 - Melvin and Betty Bunde - 1956 17 - David and Patty Bruntz - 1971 17 - Philip and Evelyn Sweet - 1956 19 - Richard and Shanna Schnase - 1992 20 - David and Patricia Gartner - 1964 22 - Gary and Jeanne Reiman - 1979 23 - Timothy and Cynthia Kohout - 1977 25 - Jim and Allerita Gerloff - 1971 26 - John and Norma Rust - 1981 27 - Allen and Connie Sjuts - 1969

1 - Thomas and Marcia Shane - 1962 2 - Robert and Mary Ann Fish - 1962 2 - Larry and Linda Swayze - 1967 2 - Robb and Lori Samuelson - 1989 3 - Robert and Janelle Lambie - 1977 3 - Daniel and Cheryll Marr - 1967 4 - Donald and Phyllis Tinsman - 1971 4 - Phillip and Susan Askey - 1993 7 - Dean and Nancy Krull - 1985 10 - Ronald and Sharon Hager - 1966 11 - Kenneth and Sheryl Auten - 1976 12 - Troy and Lori Vorderstrasse - 1992

Contact Us! 402.469.1329 | info@firststpauls.org

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Registration Time

God Made Me Preschool has opening in all classes for the Fall Session 2019. Classes will begin the Tuesday after Labor Day.

If interested, please call the Church Office to sign up!

Allen’s & Russ’s Receipts

God Made Me Preschool will again be collecting Allen’s & Russ’s receipts as well as Best Choice UPC’s. Receipts must be dated September 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020. Please bring them to the Church Office or place them in the box provided in the F.G.A.

Thank you for your support!

There are many exciting ministries starting up for children, youth, adults and families this fall! It is through the generosity of

First St. Paul’s members, as well as Memorials, Thrivent Choice Dollars and Thrivent Action Teams that these ministries are possible.

When you give, you are a vital part of helping our community see that “United, We Live God’s Will.”

There are a many ways you can support our ministries:

Time:

• Teaching Sunday School or Leading Bible Studies

• Serving at Worship or Assisting in the Church Office

• Attending to Maintenance and Facilities Needs

• Leading a Thrivent Action Team

Finances:

• Monetary Gifts

• Donating Commodities and Stocks

• IRA Donations

• Contact Dee Kohmetscher to learn more!

It’s 3rd Grade Bible Time!

We invite all 3rd graders and their parents to join us for a new twist on Bible class!

Start with a meal in the Celebration Center, then meet for the Bible Project. Wednesdays, September 11, 18, 25 from 6:15 — 7:45 p.m. in the Genesis Room (Lower Level, Education Wing). Bibles

will be presented September 28 - 29 at the service of your choice. Contact Chad

Power for more information!

GriefShare will offer a 13 week series beginning Thursday, August 15 at the Youth & Family Ministry Center. Each evening begins at 7:00 p.m., includes a 30 to 40 minute video, followed by discussion, and ends before 9 p.m. GriefShare is for those who are grieving the death of a loved one--child, parent, spouse, sibling or friend. There is no cost to attend or for the booklet. Sponsors are First St. Paul's and Butler Volland Funeral Home. More information can be found at www.griefshare.org.

"Loss of a Spouse" is new from GriefShare. It features a video followed with discussion. It is specifically for those whose spouses have died, but those attending may want to bring a friend or family member along for support. Two date options are scheduled--Wednesday, July 31 at Good Samaritan Village Community Center (Card Room) from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. AND Thursday, August 1 at Youth & Family Ministry Center from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. There is no cost. Please call the Church Office (402-463-1329) if you plan to attend, or register on-line at www.griefshare.org.

First St. Paul’s members are encouraged to join us in supporting the Chris Walston Scholarship Fun Run.

This 1 mile walk/5k run will be Saturday, September 21 at Camp Augustine. Registrations due

September 14. Join us in remembering our friend Chris and supporting the Walston family by

volunteering or running. Register at: scoutingevent.com/322-chriswalston2019

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Jr. High Ministry (Grades 7 & 8)

It’s time to register for Confirmation! Visit our Facebook Page or the First St. Paul’s website to

register. All junior high youth and their parents are invited to join us for the Ministry Kick Off

Wednesday, September 4. Confirmation Parent Night will be Wednesday, September 11th.

Grade 8 and their parents will meet with Pastor Andrea at 6:15 p.m. in the Lower Level of the

Y&FMC. Grade 7 and their parents will meet with Pastor Joel at 6:15 p.m. on the main floor of the Y&FMC. Contact Pastor Andrea to learn more.

Kids Ministry (Pre-K - Grade 6)

Be a part of the FSP Kids Movement!

We invite you to share your talents in Kids Ministry! There are many ways, days, times and opportuni-

ties to share your gifts. Contact Chad Power to learn how you

can use your gifts to serve the kids and families of FSP.

Soul Café resumes Wednesday, September 4 with a new series on the small words in the Bible that make a huge difference. Soul Café is for youth grades 9—12

and their friends. Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.

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Sr. High Ministry (Grades 9 — 12)

Follow Youth Ministry on Social Media: Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @FSPStuMin

SnapChat:@FSPMinistry

Gather your family, invite your friends and join us for the 2019 — 2020 All Ministry Kick-Off!

On Wednesday, September 4 we’ll fix our eyes on Jesus with an interactive Passport Event.

Join us at 5:00 p.m. for a Taco Bar dinner with the return of Community Meals. At 6:15 p.m., grab a passport from the FSP Customs Desk and explore and discover all of the ways you can fix your eyes on Jesus at First St. Paul’s! After you’ve collected your stamps, enter your passport for a chance to

win prizes! We’ll wrap up the night with Acoustic Worship, skits, communion and a creative

look at this year’s theme.

There’s something for everyone at First St. Paul’s.

Weekly Ichthus Schedule:

Community Meal | 5:00 p.m. — 6:30 p.m. Learning, Serving, Growing Ministries for All Ages | 6:15 p.m.— 7:45 p.m.

Senior High Soul Café | 7:30 p.m.— 9:00 p.m.

An in-depth study of the book of Isaiah.

Hosted by: Craig and Lesa Kautz

Location: Heritage Room

You don’t have to feel overwhelmed and powerless over your money! You can gain control over your money and your future. Join us for Financial Peace University and learn how to pay off debt, set a budget, save money, give generously. This class is

for individuals and couples.

Hosted by: John Hohlen, Mark Keiser and Dave Stuehrenberg

A group for young men to Learn, Live and Lead.

Studies vary.

Location: Ruth Room

Counter the lies that keep you from abundant life. For women of all ages.

Hosted by: Becky Mohling

Location: Judges Room

Explore Psalm 23. A study for young women.

Hosted by: Jennifer Karl

Location: Colossians (2nd Level)

A study for women about seeking God in all things.

Hosted by: Deb Stuehrenberg

Micki Buscher Location: LOT

Kids Ministry for All Ages Choirs, Small Groups, Interactive Activities.

Meets in various rooms. Contact Chad Power.

Wednesday

Mentors for all ages

Teen assistants

Pre-K Music Teen Assistants

Music Assistants

Activity Prep Team Activity Leaders

Check-In Team

Sunday

Mentors for all ages

Teen Assistants

Coffee Team Pre-K Music

Kids Music

Substitutes Nursery Assistant

Check-In Team

Special Events

Christmas Celebration

Christmas Worship Service

Easter Egg Hunt Seder Meal

Trunk or Treat Family Events

Sunday School Begins September 8th! Prepare to dig in to God’s Word as we journey through the EPIC teachings of the Bible and

investigate how to use their spiritual gifts to serve God! We look forward to seeing you there!