Thursday, January 13, 2022
Thursday, January 13, 2022
WORSHIP
Sunday School Update
We are pleased to announce that we are beginning a new Sunday school program called Bold Transformational Faith created by the team at Crossroads/Luther Crest camps. They provide weekly lesson plans based on the Revised Common Lectionary that we use in the church. The curriculum includes lessons, videos and newsletters. Each week, we will have one of our Sunday school teachers lead the in-person classes. Then, we will email the materials to you all for those who are worshiping virtually. I have attached the materials from Sunday's class. The link to the video, which is fun and informative, is below. We hope that this new program inspires and enriches the faith life of your children. Please email Rev. Ellen if you have any questions.
Sunday School begins at 10:10 am. Mary Foster will lead the class this week. The lessons will be emailed to our virtual families every Monday. You can register your children online here: https://www.stpaulschatham.org/sunday-school-registration
Prayers
We ask your prayers this week for Marcy, Phyllis, Matt, Norm, Linda, Genevieve, Jennifer, Ed, Michael, Kim, the King family, Andy, the Kellogg family, Gloria, Sam, Matt, Marky, Sarah, Chris, Mary, John, Sophia, Michael, Ray, David, Marilyn, and Mark.
Please notify the office if you have any changes or additions to the Prayer List.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Solo Concert with Greg Voinier!
Please plan to stay after the 10:00 a.m. service this Sunday, January 16th for a soloist concert given by our very talented bass, Greg Voinier. The concert will begin at 11:30 am.
St. Paul's presents Masters of Hawaiian Music featuring Grammy award-winning musicians, Hawaii's unique acoustic guitar stylings, and rich storytelling. Tickets for the Friday, January 21, 2022, 7:00 pm show are $25 advance/$30 at the door and can be purchased from Andy Wang or at http://hawaii.brownpapertickets.com. All profits benefit St. Paul's programs and outreach.
Tonight!
Lay conversation with the Bishop on Zoom, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Click here for more information
Bishop Carlye Hughes invites you to join a conversation with other members of the diocese, to reflect and consider what we, our churches, and our communities have learned and experienced during the first 22 months of pandemic.
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Event
Chatham Interfaith Clergy Council will hold a special community gathering to honor The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January 17, 2022, at 12 pm in the back lot of the Chatham United Methodist Church. All are invited to join. A food drive for the Chatham Food Pantry will be held in conjunction with this event. There will be a drive through drop off from 10 am to 12 pm at the United Methodist church, 240 Main St. Chatham.
NEWS
Altar Flowers
At St. Paul's, Altar Flowers are often donated in memory of a loved one. Altar Flowers, however, may be donated for any reason--to the glory of God, in thanksgiving for a loved one's recovery, a new birth in the family, or anything you feel called to memorialize. For more information on supporting the Altar Flower ministry (which strives to be self-supporting) and donating flowers, please email the office.
Vestry Update
The Vestry met virtually on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. The budget for 2022 was approved. Outreach distributions were made: North Porch ($1,500), the Food Bank ($2,312), The Seaman’s Institute ($1,000), Bridges ($500), and Crossroads ($1,500) to add to previous disbursements for Outreach. Building and Grounds reports that the carpet replacement (necessary because of rippling) will likely be done in stages with the sanctuary and narthex replaced first and the rest of the upper floor done in the future. Upcoming events include the Visitation by the Bishop, Greening of the Church, and the Christmas services. Transition meetings with the Diocese are ongoing. Rev. Ellen will organize a Calling Campaign to reach out to members of the congregation we haven’t seen or heard from recently.
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At the Organ...
What most of us don't see each week on Sunday is the active teamwork of Nancy and Jim Little. Jim Little, as you may know, is our organist and choir director. Nancy Little, Jim's wife, sings alto in the choir and turns pages expertly for Jim. Obviously, a wonderful team!
News from the Diocese
Registration closes Friday, January 14
Beginning TUE, JAN 18, 2022, 7:00 PM
Bishop's Study Group 2022 - People of the Land
Beginning Tuesday, January 18, this six-week study group will focus on what we, as people of faith, can do about climate change. Recommended reading: The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson and The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck.
News from the National Church
Omicron and Church, ERD response to Colorado wildfires and more...
Church renews push to close Guantanamo
