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Latest News and Announcements ----------------------------------------------------- Special Opportunity: Summer Vicar We have the opportunity to have a summer vicar serve us this year from June-August from the Ft. Wayne Seminary. There is no cost to the church for this service if we can find someone to provide room and board for the seminarian from June-August. The young man in question is one of Pastor Curtis' former students from Concordia University - Chicago and would be an excellent house guest. If you can provide a place to stay and three square meals a day for this single seminarian this summer, please call Pastor Curtis: 459-3991. ----------------------------------------------------- Sign Up Now For Parsonage Brunches! As part of our congregational planning process this year, the Curtis family is extending an invitation to the whole parish to join them for an informal, light brunch at the parsonage. This will give the Curtis' a chance to return some of the wonderful hospitality which they receive throughout the year, as well as an opportunity for the parishioners to talk about the congregational planning process and the future of our beloved parish. Please sign up for a convenient date and include your phone number. The brunch will begin at 12:00 and end at 1:00. ----------------------------------------------------- Nursery Available During Sunday School A nursery for children too young for Sunday School will be available in the pre-school room. So now it's even easier to come to Sunday School and Bible Class. ----------------------------------------------------- FREE information BEER-sheba and other Biblical topics Now that I have your attention: Jesus says in John 8:31, "If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the Truth, and the Truth will set you free." If you are not abiding in Christ's Word by studying the Scriptures - then come and join us for one or both of the two times per week we offer Adult Bible Study: during the Sunday School hour from 10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and during the Adult Bible Class on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Whether you're a seasoned Bible reader or can't tell your Amos from your Abihu - come to one of our Bible Classes and get into God's Word!. ----------------------------------------------------- The Scrip Program The scrip program at Trinity St. Paul Lutheran School is still continuing. If you need any certificate's, please see Cindy Steinmeyer after church, contact her at home or beginning this week just stop by the Trinity Center. ----------------------------------------------------- Memorials and Donations for New Hymnal Our first shipment of 140 copies of Lutheran Service Book, the new LCMS hymnal, has arrived! We still need to fund the purchase of about 80 copies to fully stock the pews. Once all the hymnals are in the pews we will place the memorial plates inside the front covers. If you would like to donate toward purchasing the hymnal, please contact Diana Sauerwein in the church office. ----------------------------------------------------- Time Set Aside For Private Absolution For those desiring private Confession and Absolution, Pastor Curtis is always available by appointment at anytime. In addition, he will specifically set as aside time before Wednesday night services (5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.) for private absolution in the church sanctuary for those who might desire it. ----------------------------------------------------- Rent House Before we can rent the house some work needs to be done.
Railing for the front porch has been donated and is now being put up but new
carpet is needed for the living room and the dining room. If you would
like to help with a donation for this repair, ----------------------------------------------------- Women's Day of Renewal VII Husbands, looking for a great stocking stuffer for your wife, daughter, or mother? Kids, trying to think of something great for mom or teacher? Ladies, what are you going to get for your girlfriends, daughters, or mothers? Well this is the perfect gift - a refreshing, uplifting day with God and other Christian women. join us at Women's Day of Renewal VII on Saturday, March 2, 2007 from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1300 Belt Line Road, Collinsville, IL. The theme will be God's Original Masterpiece - You! Our keynote Speaker, Jan Struck, uses her sense of humor as she shares her life with fellow travelers on the journey of faith. Women will be able to personalize their experience with two workshops. A continental breakfast and delicious catered lunch will be included at the cost of $25.00. After February 7th registration fee is $30.00; registration deadline is February 21st. For registration, Kid's Kamp forms, or more information contact GSLC at 618-344-3151 or visit the website at www.goodshepherdcollinsville.org. ----------------------------------------------------- Thrivent Financial for Lutherans - Change in Giving Plus Program Thrivent has budgeted an additional $4.8 million for the 2007 GivingPlus program, a 20 percent increase that brings the total 2007 budget up to $28 Million. Please remember that the good that our Thrivent organization does depends on the support of benefit Members and on Thrivent's financial success. Another change of which you may be aware involves associate members who pay a $10 membership fee but own no Thrivent Financial products. Effective January 1, 2007, these members will no longer eligible to have their gifts supplemented by Thrivent. This change will better alighn Thrivent's resources with those Members who own products, given that it is through revenue generated from sale of Thrivent Financial products that the organization can fund its gift matching and community programs. If you have any questions or if you would like to know how to become a Thrivent member eligible to have your gifts supplemented please contact Kevin Rust, Thrivent Financial Associate at 618-406-1632 ----------------------------------------------------- New Adult Bible Study: What Does The Bible Say? The new adult Bible Study will be held on Wednesday nights from 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. (after our Wednesday Divine Service). This study is for our members as well as people who might be interested in membership. Please call Pastor Curtis with the names of any folks who might be interested. ----------------------------------------------------- Trinity Lutheran Youth Group Trinity's Youth Group is up and running again. We'll meet once a month on a Sunday evening for Bible Study, fellowship, and fun. We'll also be making plans for next summer's Higher Things youth retreat in Minneapolis. So spread the word to all our youth of confirmation age through high school. Meetings are on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at the Parish Hall. ----------------------------------------------------- Vacation? Traveling? Remember Wednesday night church at 6:30 p.m. A Divine Service is now held year around. This service is not only provided for those who may have to miss Sunday services, but is also meant to be an additional time to hear the Word of God and receive his Sacrament for those who may desire it. Thus, the services on Wednesday will differ from the Sunday services in their readings and sermons. ----------------------------------------------------- Adult Instruction Class On Wednesday's Pastor Curs will be leading By Grace Alone, an adult instruction class in Christian Doctrine and life. The class is specifically designed for folks who are thinking of joining the church, but is a great refresher course for members as well. the class will run at a time(s) convenient for the participants throughout the summer months. Please contact Pastor Curtis if you are interested in joining the class or know of anyone who would benefit from such a class. ----------------------------------------------------- The Da Vinci Code |
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