Volume 2, Issue 9 | Thursday, March 1, 2018

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Join us on Sundays for Lent 2018“Our theme for Lent 2018 is EMBODIED—a hands-on and hearts-full approach to discipleship, onerequiring us to be present in our bodies and in the present moment. This theme reminds us of the wayJesus fully integrated his humanity and divinity to fulfill his radical ministry. Similarly, we are invited tointegrate our whole selves to fully embody God’s love in the world.” (A Sanctified Art). Join us onSundays for Lent 2018: February 18, 25; March 4, 11, 18, 25 .

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Photos from the Local Artists Gathering held at St. Paul’s yesterday evening. The Men’s Ensembleand Sanctuary Choir performed. Architects Neumann Monson, who worked on our renovation project,brought building cards for a fun activity. Tours were given, and people viewed the artwork of BobKocher on display in the Upper Room. We hope that this may be the beginning of new relationshipsand creative explorations!

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Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14

Greetings!I first thought about the words above written by the psalmist when I was about 26 years old. I had hosted acraft show in my home to welcome people as I began a new custom window treatment business. One ofthe participating artists was a calligrapher and she had written this psalm in a beautiful way. I bought thiscreative expression of faith for myself and thought to myself, what a great prompting in my life! I need toremember this!

I had no idea that later in life, I would sense a call to serve as a pastor. Today, this psalm is often a prayerright before preaching. To proclaim God’s word invites the preacher to much prayerful mediation forfaithful words to follow. It invites all of us to our own heart’s meditations. May this be the prompting and prayer for us all. See you in church!Grace & peace,Pastor Sherrie

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PDO & FOCUS Tuition GrantsAs we continue to live out our mission and vision as a church, thePDO and FOCUS teams are excited to share a new initiative thatseeks to welcome more children from our diverse community intoour programs. Our new PDO Director Julie Hanlin in Cooperation

with our FOCUS Director Cynde Clymer have be awarded a funding grant from the State of Iowa thatprovides tuition reimbursement to families in need to enter into our St. Paul’s Parents Day Out programthat would otherwise not be able to attend. We now have two children in PDO that due to a lack ofavailability in FOCUS are now attending PDO. A big thank you to Julie and Cynde for working so hard tomake this happen. As a church we celebrate that they are working to “nurture our all including identity”here at St. Paul’s and for the Christ’s Kingdom.

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March Mission Partner OfferingsMARCH 4 - NEIGHBORHOOD MEALSFor twenty-five years, the Neighborhood Meal and Enrichment Program(NMEP) has provided free warm, nutritious meals for the Wellington

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Heights, Mound View, and Oak Hill and other neighborhood children andtheir families during the summer months. Noon meals are prepared andserved at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church with sponsorship and support ofsix community churches: Christ Episcopal, First Lutheran, FirstPresbyterian, Grace Episcopal, St. Paul's United Methodist, and WestminsterPresbyterian. The meal is followed by the SPRINT enrichment program forchildren.

MARCH 18 - ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARINGOne Great Hour of Sharing is an effort to empower, proved water, supply food, and give relief fromdisasters.

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Chamber Singers to be RescheduledThe select Chamber Singers from Cornell College were to be at St. Paul’s today. However, the flu seasonand illness has hit them hard and they are unable to come. The director is working with their calendar toplan a date during the next school year.

Maintenance & Custodial Staff ChangesWith the February 28th resignation of Director of Maintenance, Don Goedken, our Staff Parish RelationsCommittee (SPRC) is working with the Trustees and our current church staff to provide coverage for theimmediate time period as well as assessing the staffing needs for the long-term. If you have any questions,please contact me, Church Business Administrator, Garr Hintz, or Trustees Chair, Lysle Regennitter.Thank you for your patience as we adjust to these changes!Pastor Sherrie

T'ai Chi Continues at St. Paul'sKeep moving into spring. The UMW BlueZones/Green Lives task force and Arts Ministry inviteyou to experience the gentle movement of t’ai chi (ty-CHEE) in four, weekly, one-hour sessions. Theclasses are led by local t’ai chi instructor, MandyDickerson. The cost is $40 per person. Two classtimes are available: Wednesdays, 9:30 am, startingMarch 7th. Newcomers welcome. NEW! Saturdays,1:00 pm starting March 10. Please register at theConnection Center on Sundays or by calling the

church office, 319-363-2059. Class fee must be paid before the Monday of the week each class starts.

New Class Begins in Compass Sunday School, March 11Compass Sunday School class will provide a 3 week accelerated Lenten study beginning March 11, inroom 117. Starting time: 10:30 am. Anyone who would like to participate in a Lenten study is more thanwelcome to join us. We will use Rev. Max Lucado’s book; He Chose the Nails. Max examines the giftsthat Christ gave at His crucifixion. These include not only the gift of the cross, but also the gift of thethorns, the nails, and the empty tomb. The cross is rich with God’s gifts of grace, and as we unwrap them,we will hear God whisper, “I did it just for you.”

Order Easter Flowers for 2018If you would like to place a bouquet of memorialflowers (choice of: Easter lily, daffodils, hyacinth,or tulips) in the chancel area on Easter Sunday, or if

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you would like to make a memorial contribution to St.Paul’s Sending to Serve/Missions fund, please fill inthis form and mail or bring it with your paymentto the church office by Monday, March 12, 2018.Telephone orders will be accepted, but not consideredfirm until payment is received. Flowers are $10 perflower bouquet. Watch for order forms in this Sunday's bulletin, also available at Connection Centers andWelcome Centers.

March Madness for Youth!March 24Get together with friends and meet new ones!Hang out, talk, play games, listen to music, and letoff some stress. Drink and snacks to share. Join usin the Youth room at St. Paul’s from 6:30-8:30 pmon Saturday, March 24. Questions? Pastor Keith(kpitts@stpaulsumc.org) or 319-363-2058 orDrew Jensen (dajensen.jensen266@gmail.com).

Youth Missions Pancake Breakfast,March 25Youth Pancake Breakfast, will be held from 8:30 am-12:30 pm on Sunday, March 25 in the Wesley Center.Join us for pancakes, sausage and juice. COMEHUNGRY! Free will donation.

Easter Egg Hunt, March 31Hop on over for an Easter Egg Hunt at RedmondPark (1518-154 3rd Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids)from 10:00-11:00 am. Ages Pre-K, 1st-2nd, 3rd-4th. Sponsored by Collins Community CreditUnion and St. Paul's United Methodist Church.

Holy Week WorshipPalm Sunday, March 25

8:15 am - Chapel 9:00 am - Sanctuary

11:30 am - Worship Café 12:30 pm - African Nationals

Maundy Thursday, March 2912:15 & 7:00 pm - Sanctuary

Good Friday, March 3012:15 & 7:00 pm - Sanctuary

Easter Sunday, April 1 8:15 am - Chapel

9:00 am - Sanctuary 11:30 am - Worship Café

12:30 pm - African Nationals

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Chris broke his left leg skiing and Quinn brokehis left leg falling out of his chair within thesame week. Pastor Sherrie was blessing (and sadabout) their legs! Prayers lifted up for those thatare healing.

Register for CPR Classes, April 5CPR classes will be available on April 5 from 2-5 or 6-9.(Attend one time only) Classes are open toanyone from those needing certification to those who simply want the information in order to be morehelpful in an emergency. Cost is $10 without a certification card and $25 for those who need to becertified. CPR class payment --Bring checks made out to Mercy Hospital to the class. Please register by March 15 with the church office (office@stpaulsumc.org) or 363-2058.

Milestone “Last Supper” Family Meal, April 8We are celebrating the completion of our 3-month long Milestoneprogram. All Pathfinder Sunday School children and their families,including grandparents and other significant people in the child’s lifeare invited to attend a reception from 11:30 am-12:30 pm in theChildren’s Parlor. We will be reenacting the Last Supper scene for a

photo. RSVP by April 3 to Kristin at ksimon@stpaulsumc.org.

Spring Thrift MartApril 10 & 11, 2018Now is the time to bring your items for Thrift Mart to the2nd Avenue canopy door to be unloaded byworkers. Saturdays: March 3, 10, 17, 26, & April 2 8:30-10:30 am. Mondays: March 5, 12, 19,26, and April 2 8:30-10:30 am. We will be sorting on Mondays also during thattime. Join us as we sort items into departments Wednesdays:March 21, 28, 5:30-7:30 pm. Thank you for your support for missions.

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Scholarships AvailableSt. Paul’s United Methodist Church Foundation,the Iowa Annual Conference United MethodistChurch Foundation, and the United MethodistChurch General Board of Higher Education and

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Ministry offer a variety of scholarships and loans tostudents attending United Methodist and otheraccredited colleges and universities. Thesescholarships, awarded from funds given in love andfaith, are truly the intersection of faith andlearning, with hope for the future. Applicationdeadline ts April 16, 2018.

Walk With Us Monday MorningsThrough April 24Join us Monday mornings through April 24th from 10:00-10:30 am toExercise and get acquainted. Meet in the Lower Level of St. Paul's(downstairs from the 2nd Avenue (North) Parking lot entrance.Everyone is invited!!

Testimony from Reconsecrating out Space with ScriptureThe sacredness of reading through the entire Bible was a most reverent act in honor of the work ofrenovating our church. I must admit I was intimidated by the limited amount of time allowed to read theassigned readings, and the names that had to be read. But, overall the experience was one of greatsatisfaction.

Thank you for this great opportunity.Pat Bunch

Music VolunteerThere is a volunteer opportunity for an adult to lead music on Wednesday evenings for young people in

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Grades K-2. This is a wonderful time to involve these students in music and worship. Mentoring andsupport are available. Contact Mark Baumann (mmbaumann@msn.com) for more information.

Men’s EnsembleAll male singers, high school students and older, are invited to join the group. Men’s Ensemble rehearseson Wednesdays, 6:30-7:15 pm and sings about once each month. No experience is necessary. ContactMark Baumann (mmbaumann@msn.com) for more information.

St. Paul's Worship TimesAt St. Paul’s, worship is for the whole family. While childcare is available in our nursery for all Sundaymorning services, we welcome children of all ages at all worship services. Learn more about how kids canto get involved with worship.

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Giving Just Got Easier

Text-to-Give. You can now make a contribution toSt. Paul’s UMC with a quick text message! Simplytext SPUMCCR to 73256 with the amount youwould like to contribute. Make sure to include thedollar sign before the amount. Example:$75. Within a few minutes, you’ll receive a textwith a link to register. Click on the link and enter

Give by App. The Joyfully2UMC giving appallows members of local United Methodistchurches the chance to give to their churchelectronically. The free app, available for Androidand Apple® operating systems, provides aconvenient way for local church goers to give totheir church that already uses Electronic Funds

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your cardholder name and credit or debit cardinformation. Once your registration is complete,you will receive a text verification and a receipt viaemail. For future giving, simply send a text withthe amount you wish to give, and it will processautomatically! Questions? Call the church officeat 319-363-2058 or office@stpaulsumc.org.

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Transfer. Questions? Call the church office at319-363-2058 or office@stpaulsumc.org

It’s easy:1. Download the app (Joyfully2UMC)2. Search for your church (Saint Pauls

United Methodist Church)3. Complete a few questions to set up your

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Prayer Devotions for March 4, 2017

The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy. Psalm 11:7

Lord hear our prayers... Pray for healing and a quick recovery for all who are fighting the flu and many other illnesses inthis time.

Continued healing and grace:La Nel JacobsMacumi Elias (Anna Habonimana)Dianne Berrett (Bob)Quinn Anton Jensen (Nancy & BriceAntonJensen’s son)Mary Etta Pearson (Jean)Gloria FordKathryn Lindsay (Gary Lindsay’s mother)Tom Young (Sally)Carol Wright (Angie Stookey's friend)Wayne DvorakChris Langston (Michelle)Genny Yarne (Andrew)Neoma Starnes (Duane)Larry Ilg (Sherrie)Dick Hansen (Laverna)Katherine MartensenClyde CammackRhemi Studt (Ashley & Matthew Studt)Reba Williams (Jon & Lana Williams’daughter)Angela ShultzRhonda VictoriaCarrie Cummins (Jamie’s daughter andSteve and Kathy Davis’ granddaughter)

Millie & Don FredricksonEdie NekolaJim & Rose MildenRaine Allen (Dixie & Roger Allen’sgranddaughter)Mariana Joseph (Faida Nshimirimana’sdaughter)Lee Ann Dielschneider (Vic)Charman Banks (John)Patricia Oostenryk (Lori Montgomery’smother)James WaheNora Mae VanceSteve Dix (Dixie Allen’s brother)Louise Single (Fred)Pauline BeldingMyrna CooneySandy Pingel (Gloria Ford’s daughter)Linda HadleyWilma ShadleRobert Moore (Lee Moore’s father)Jody Sloan; Marti & Spence Grayson(Dave Mahlke’s sister and brother-in-law)Mina Arbore (John)John McQuilkin (Jean Kwader’s father)Ryan VickPam AnslynKris Yahn (Steve)Matthew Hudson (Fran Nathanson)

Memorial prayers for the families andfriends of:

Paul Jerabek (Jennifer Petersen’s father)Dorothy Reams

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