Privacy laws prevent hospitals from automatically in-forming churches of members admitted. You can eas-ily notify our pastoral care staff of a hospitalization: 563-326-3547 x211 or becky@stpaulqc.org.

Hospitalized: (*released as of 7/18)

*Tim Berkley Libby Bowe Trampus Budde Delaney Guerin Jean Mayes *Gordan McLeland Jim Slavens Allison Zager

staff connections

July 20 & 21 - Pentecost 6

Preaching:All services Kelsey Fitting-Snyder & Josh Kestner

Worship notes:Communion served at all services

Readings: Genesis 18: 1-10a; Colossians 1: 15-28; Luke 10: 38-42

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PASTORSPeter W. Marty Senior pastorSara Olson-Smith Associate pastorKaty Warren Associate pastorPeter Pettit Teaching pastorKelsey Fitting-Snyder Pastor in residencyJoshua Kestner Pastor in residency Ron Huber Visitation pastor

COMMUNICATIONSAnn McGlynn Director of communicationLauren Brown Artistic directorBecky Harper Adm. asst. to sr. pastor Karen Holden Book Corner managerDestiny Ellingsworth Communications intern

OPERATIONSTodd Byerly Operations directorPaula Durham Business managerJennifer Garvey ReceptionistCarrie Bowman Business office assistantMarcia Robertson Giving ministry coordinatorAngie Vaaler Social worker/counselorHarris Schneekloth Campus and groundsMatt Spencer Building managerJim Akright Custodial/MaintenancePaul Caldwell HostTerry Haru HostRon Mullen Host Terry Ousley HostNick Peterson Host

LEARNINGKendra Thompson Pastor of children & family lifeKaren Strusz Preschool directorAndy Langdon Director of youth ministriesEyreka Barnes Children’s ministries assistantDana Welser Neighborhood schoolBeth Laureijs Pastoral residency administratorTeresa Whitbeck Childcare team leader

MUSICChris Nelson Director of music ministriesBill Campbell Contemporary worship directorDon Gustofson Contemporary worship assistantLinda Allebach Assistant organist Nathan Windt Chorale director Dan Pepper Youth choir directorKatie Casey Children’s choir directorSara Harless Children’s choir director Margaret Thompson Children’s choir director

2136 Brady Street

Davenport, IA 52803

563.326.3547

www.stpaulqc.org

July 20 & 21, 2019

today at st. paul

9am Visitation: Jerry Hansen9:30am Madison Market setup11am Memorial service: Jerry Hansen11:30am Book Corner open12noon Summer lunch series6pm Friends & Family6:30pm Membership inquiry class

MONDAY, JULY 22

7:30am Madison Market setup12:30pm Madison Market

TUESDAY, JULY 23

10am Walking at VanderVeer Park11am Census 2020 training

FRIDAY, JULY 26

7:45am Worship8:30am Book Corner open9am Worship/Jazz Mass9:30am Youth adventure trip departs11:15am Worship/Jazz Mass

SUNDAY, JULY 28

WEDNESDAY, JULY 248am 678 field trip9:30am Staff meeting5pm Habitat work evening5:30pm Adult Children of Alcoholics6:30pm Mental health movie night

July 27 & 28 - Pentecost 7/Jazz Sunday

Preaching:5:30/7:45 Sara Olson-Smith9:00/11:15 Peter W. Marty

Worship notes:

9:00/11:45 Chicago Jazz MassCommunion served at all services

Readings: Genesis 18: 20-32; Colossians 2: 6-15 [16-19]; Luke 11: 1-13

RECENT ISSUES OF CONNECTIONS are available at the Info Center and online at www.stpaulqc.org/ newsstand.

SATURDAY, JULY 275:30pm Worship6:30pm Summer lunch series field trip

THURSDAY, JULY 2511:30am Staff lunch6pm Centering Prayer

SAYING GOODBYEA hard goodbye is actually a good thing. Tears welling in your eyes, a lump in your throat, a sinking feeling in your gut. It is okay. These things may not feel good in the moment, but at the heart of every goodbye is a blessing. Saying goodbye to people who we love is hard, but that means that there was real goodness in the time shared with one another. It is easy to want to avoid these moments saying, “I’m no good at them” or “I don’t do goodbyes.” But brush-ing over them removes the blessing of re-minding one another that there is “good” in “bye.”

Today is a day involving goodbye to Pas-tors Kelsey Fitting-Snyder and Josh Kestner. There will be final hugs and handshakes. There will be some laughter. For Josh and Kelsey, there is the necessary breaking away from connectedness with St. Paul’s ministry. So, our goodbyes will include the blessing of a few tears shed in the moment. The Lord has done great things for us to-gether, and it is good.

Deaths: Jerry Hansen, July 14 Doug Monkman, July 12

With sympathy: Shirley Monkman, husband Doug Monkman Barb Hansen, husband Jerry Hansen Justin, Katelyn, & Melanie Huettman, grandfather Jerry Hansen

Birth: Samuel Allan Zager, son of Allison & Matt Zager, July 17

Sunday, July 28 | 9 & 11:15 a.m. worship

Pastors Kelsey Fitting-Snyder and Josh Kestner are starting on a new leg of their faith journey this month, as their two-year time at St. Paul comes to a close. As resident pastors, they touched hundreds of lives. After each service this weekend, a reception will be held in the Gathering Area. Please stop by and wish them well. Kelsey and Josh spent their first two years as or-dained pastors at St. Paul as part of the congregation’s resident pastor program. The initiative, supported by the Lilly Endowment, is designed to strengthen the transition from seminary classroom to congregational ministry. Participants grow a foundation of healthy pastoral practices and habits. In August, Pastor Hayden Kvamme will arrive to begin his two-year residency at St. Paul.

to Pastors Kelsey Fitting-Snyder & Josh KestnerGodspeed

If you’d like to donate to a gift for Kelsey and Josh, please write a check to St. Paul clearly marked for “Residents’ Gift.” The amount collected will be equally shared between the two.

DISCOVER & CONNECT

SUNDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP: Please join others for coffee, doughnuts, juice, and conversation in the gathering areas on the main level.

A BLUE BOOK, “Welcome to St. Paul,” is situated in every pew near the aisle seat. Please take a moment to share your name and pass the book. As it returns to you, glance at other names and look for your chance to greet one another after worship. The warmth of your greeting can brighten the whole day.

NURSERY: We believe children belong in worship. But if your child needs a break, please assist other worshipers and seek out our staffed nursery in the “Kid’s Corner” in the Library Commons. Silent pagers available. For nursing moms, a designated room is available to you, just 20 feet left of the elevator.

CHILDREN: Children’s messages are a part of our Sunday services at 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. Special bul-letins are available from an usher. Worship bags for children are at entrances to the Sanctuary.

COMMUNION: The Lord’s Table is open to believers of all Christian traditions.Adults and children who do not commune are invited to come forward, crossing arms upon the chest for a blessing. Communion is distributed by a practice called intinction; please touch your wafer lightly to the wine. Gluten-free wafers are available at all sta-tions. Grape juice is available on Sundays in the pot-tery chalice at the station furthest left.

PASTORS & STAFF SOCIAL WORKER are available to members and guests for appointments.

FAITH RESOURCES: A library and the nonprofit Book Corner on the main level provide wonderful re-sources for growing your faith. Check them out.

MEMBERSHIP: A one-session Membership Inquiry Class is offered once a month for those interested in exploring what membership at St. Paul involves. The next opportunity will be Monday, July 22, 6-9:30 p.m. OR Wednesday, August 14, 6-9:30 p.m. Childcare is available on request. Sign up online at stpaulqc.org/signups, at the Info Center, or call 326-3547.

OF SPECIAL NOTEMEMBERSHIP INQUIRY CLASS: Join a group of others this Monday, July 22, 6:30-9 p.m., exploring life and faith in this place. Find out what the commitments, values, and joys are for this congregation. Sign up at the Info Center or online at stpaulqc.org/signups. Pastor Sara Olson-Smith,

sara@stpaulqc.org

HOLY BAPTISM: During 5:30 p.m. worship this weekend, Jacob Bekel, son of Jennifer and Ben Bekel, enters the embrace of the Christian faith through holy baptism. We welcome him into the Lord’s family.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES ASSISTANT: St. Paul is seeking to hire an individual 15-hours/week (10-months/year). This person will have a gift for working with volunteers, a love for children and their faith lives, and a willingness to work some weekday hours and part of most Sunday mornings during the program year. Send letter of interest and resume to: SPLCchildrens.assistant.search@gmail.com. Applications will be reviewed in the next few weeks.

BUSY SUMMER SCHEDULE? The 5:30 p.m. service on Saturday eve-nings offers beautiful worship all year long. During the summer, when schedules are different for many households, it is a great option when Sundays are full. With scripture, preaching, and song, this weekly time offers the Lutheran liturgy and closeness with God.

Summer music during the 9 a.m. worship is one of St. Paul’s most wonderful traditions. During the summer months, when Chorale takes a break, people of all ages and abili-ties are invited to come and sing or plan an instrument. To sign up, visitstpaulqc.org/signups.

▶ August 4: Woodwind ensemble - Flutes, clarinets, oboes, saxophones, and other woodwinds can be part of music at worship this day.

▶ August 11: String ensemble - All who play a string instrument, gather together to create harmonious melodies.

▶ August 25: I’m with the band - Play any instrument? Be a part of the band during worship on this day. It’s fun!

S P E C I A L S U M M E Rmusic

adults WALKS AT VANDER VEER: Take a walk around or thorugh Vander Veer Park on Friday mornings, 10-11 a.m. After walking, gather in the Library Commons for refreshments and conversation. No need to sign up, just come! Meet in the Library Commons. Beth Lareijs, beth@stpaulqc.

org

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP: Meets on the third Wednesday of the month, 2-3 p.m., at St. Paul. The group brings together stroke survi-vors and their families in an atmo-sphere of caring and sharing to assist recovery. Education about life after a stroke, including helpful hints and coping skills, is included. Contact: Karen Caldwell, kcl254@aol.com.

FRIENDS & FAMILY: A drop-in group for people whose loved ones are impacted by mental illness, this is for anyone looking for mutual support by sharing with and listen-ing to others. Held on the fourth Monday of the month, 6 p.m., next meeting on July 22. Pastor Sara Olson-

Smith, sara@stpaulqc.org

youth 678 FIELD TRIP: Wednesday, July 24, 8 a.m.-12 noon. Students in grades 6-8 are going on a field trip to the QCCA wetlands for a morn-ing of kayaking, hiking, and learning about the complex world that God created. Meet at church; transporta-tion provided by leaders. Spots are limited, signup required: stpaulqc.org/signups. Andy Langdon, andy@

stpaulqc.org

Mondays, 12 noon-1 p.m.

July 22: IslamJuly 29: Judaism

Bring a sack lunch. Sign up for field trips online: stpaulqc.org/signups.

SUMMER LUNCH SERIES:

HABITAT FOR HUMANITYSwing a hammer and make new friends. Volunteers will work throughout the summer to build for Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities. Interested in helping? The dates of build days include:

▶ Wednesdays, July 24, and August 7, 5-8 p.m.▶ Saturday, August 17, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

To sign up, visit stpaulqc.org/signups. Questions? Contact Pastor Katy Warren at katy@stpaulqc.org or 326-3547.

M E N TA L H E A LT H

July 24July 31

Social AnimalsHere One Day

Movies start at 6:30 p.m. | Free and open to the public.

WELCOME BACK! One hundred seventeen St. Paul high school students and adult leaders experienced service and faith in countless ways on a week-long trip to Milwaukee. From gardening to spending time in a nursing home, they found meaning, togetherness, and lessons about the joy, heartache, and faith of humanity.