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Volume 35 | Thursday, September 7, 2017

Opening night of WORD Ministries worship (Wednesday, September 6)! Dedicated out new space and had communion! Gonna be an amazing year.

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The other day I was talking to someone from another church and they asked me this question: "What kind of worship does your church have?" Now, I know what they were really asking, which revolved more around the m usic than anything else. But, it got m e thinking. How do we worship? Over this m onth I want to explore just four ways that we worship God. Maybe they will be familiar to you, maybe they are new. But, what I hope m ost of all is that your understanding of worship goes beyond what style of m usic or service we have on Sunday morning. John 4:23-24 says, "But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such as these to worship him. God is spirit and those who worship him m ust worship in spirit and truth." (NRSV) From this passage one can see that true worship is not relegated to holy places but rather exudes from a holy person. To live in the spirit and to truly own your faith brings with it holy worship. So no matter what you do, when you do it in the power of God's Spirit you are a true worshiper. This true worshiper fulfillment also looks to completeness in the future. So, may you go and in whatever you do, do it by the leading of God's Spirit and worship at all times and in all things. Pastor Keith

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Come Get Ready. Set. Grow! 21 Day Devotional Challenge

Wherever you are as a beloved child of God, made in the image of God! Share with us in 21 days of prayer and 4 weeks of worship. See what God might grow in and through you...in action and generosity. Please read Generosity Rising: The 21 Day Challenge Devotional written by Scott McKenzie.

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Thank You - Youth Labor Day Flag Fundraiser

Thank you, Keith Pitts for the use of your pick up truck. Chloe & Jam ie Pitts, Dan & Sally McAleer, Dave, Dawn & Lindsay Radack, and Lindsay's friend, Bill, Christi, Thom as & Bethany Sm eed, Connor & Kyle Neighbors. A huge thank you to everyone's support! Our last Avenue of the Flags is Veterans Day, Friday, November 10.

Shop at Thrift Mart

Shop at Thrift Mart on Tuesday, September 12 from 9:00 am-5:00 pm and Wednesday, September 13 from 9:00 am-1:00 pm. Dollar bag sale will begin at 11:00 am on the second day of the sale.

Additional Information

Thrift Mart Volunteers Needed, in ALL Departments

Help is needed for Thrift Mart in all departments on Monday, September 11, to set up, price and to work Tuesday September 12 and Wednesday September 13 for the sale. Any amount of time that people (men and wom en) can give would be appreciated. Let's m ake this a successful project. Questions please contact Ed or Becky Holstrom at ebholstrom@.

Action at St. Paul's on TGIW! Sorting Thrift Mart items!

Iowa's children, especially those in poverty.

Change a Child's Story

The right to literacy belongs to all people. A child's early years are critically important. The Conference has recently launched a reading initiative called "Change a Child's Story" to challenge Iowa United Methodists to donate one million children's books and one million volunteer hours of reading to

As a St. Paul's member you can volunteer your time to read aloud to a child and help that child read aloud to you. There are volunteer opportunities during the Fall at nearby Johnson STEAM Academy. This involves reading to kindergarteners through 3rd graders during school hours; or reading to any elementary grade (your choice) in the after-school program in the late afternoon.

Reading aloud to a child can truly change their life forever. Please help us change a child's story. A sign-up table is in the hallway on Sundays, September 10th and 17th.

Who doesn't like getting something in the mail?

We'll be sending care packages to St. Paul's Youth who are now in their freshman year of college. We want to brighten their days and make sure they know we are thinking about them as they start their newest chapter in life. We will be sending out 10-11 packages this year.

To do so, we're looking for help. Between September 6 and September 27th, we'll be collecting the items below. If you want to participate please drop off item to the collection box in the Senior High Room (the one with Keith's office, the cool stage, and comfy couches). Cards will be sent in the packages and will be available for the youth to sign on Sunday mornings or Wednesday nights during youth service.

We are collecting the following items: Post-it? notes; 22 pads Gum or mints; 22-33 packages Hot chocolate or tea; 22- 33 individually wrapped single serving pouch or bag Microwave popcorn; 22-44 individual serving sized packages Mac & cheese or soup; 22-33 individual serving sized packages Snack bars or healthy snacks; 22-33 individual serving sized packages Candy or candy bars: 22-33 individual servings or containers we can split up and bag

Additional items such as lip balm, stamps, note cards, $5 or $10 gift cards to Starbucks or fast food restaurants, fuzzy socks are also welcome. Monetary donations to the shipping costs will also be accepted. If

you have any questions please contact Heather Moore at 319-538-7903 or lmmoore701@.

Compass Studies

Next 4 weeks we will use materials to support the theme of St Paul's at this time: "Get Ready. Set. GROW!" Two sessions from Andy Stanley's book Five Things God Uses to Grow Your Faith will be used.

September 10, Personal Ministry, at some time in your life, you've probably been faced with an opportunity to serve and to give your time and money to something bigger, something greater. Andy is at his best. September 17, Pivotal Circumstances, it happens again and again, people go through the most difficult circumstances imaginable, and come out on the other side with rock-solid faith. Two sessions from James Harnish's book will be used: September 24, Earn, Save, Give, A James Harnish lesson that will be facilitated by Lois Mather. October 1, Earn, Save, Give, A James Harnish lesson that will be facilitated by Lois Mather. Beginning October 8, we will be doing another Adam Hamilton study, "MOSES". This study will take us through November 12.

Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord!

LEFT: Sanctuary Choir with Director Kevin Dibble on Sunday, September 3, 2017 RIGHT: Children's Choir with Director Kelli Truax on Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Short-Term Fall Small Group Bible Study Opportunities

Join one of our short-term small groups that will be studying the Book of Ruth starting the week of September 17th! Spend four weeks learning more about the important biblical themes of loyalty and obedience and how they can relate to your life. There are two different selections to choose from: Famine and Fortune (Interactive Bible Study Series) by Barry Webb and David Hohne. This is a more traditional, academic study approach. The cost for this book is $ 5.50 and it can be shared by more than one person.

1. Sundays at 1:00 p.m. at Lion Bridge Brewing Co. starting September 17th; Facilitators: April and Ron

Cam pbell Ruth: Discovering Your Place in God's Story (Drawn In Bible Study) by Eugene Peterson. This study uses The Message version of the Bible and incorporates devotional coloring into the study.

The cost for this book is approximately $ 7.00.

1. Sundays at 10:20 am at St. Paul's starting September 17th; Facilitator: Wendy Morton 2. Sundays at 10:20 a.m . at St. Paul's (Room 210) starting Septem ber 17th; Facilitators: Ignite Sunday

School. Any young adults aged 18 - 35 are encouraged to join Ignite for this study!

3. Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. at St. Paul's starting September 20th; Facilitator: Karla Twedt-Ball 4. Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Cedar Rapids Library starting September 21st; Facilitator: Dee Gray

Sample copies of the two books will be available to preview and small group sign-ups will take place this Sunday, September 10th. You can also sign up for a group by contacting April Campbell at april.hedgecoth@ or 319-521-2074. The Adult Spiritual Formation team encourages you to check out the options and join one or both of theses study opportunities!

St. Paul's Youth "Mom's da Bomb" Especially for You Race Fundraising Goal

Help St. Paul's UMC Youth meet their $500 fundraising goal by visiting the Especially for You Race website to donate to their team. and click on Family or Group Team and select our team (Mom's da Bomb).

Stewardship is:

Grounded in Gratitude (8/27) Revealed in Prayer (9/3) Lived in Faith (9/10) Leading to Commitment (9/17) "21-Day Challenge" Devotional available at Welcome Centers and at stpaulsum .

Important Dates:

September 17-30: Congregational meetings to discuss our ministries and the budget which funds them . October 1: Pledge Sunday to pledge our support for our ministries.

Ingathering Kit Collection Continues!

As we wrap up our School Kit materials--still some things are needed to make our goal, but we are shifting gears to Health Kits, especially in light of the impact of Hurricane Harvey. UMCOR (United Methodist Com m ittee on Relief) and Bishop Haller are requesting that we collect our m aterials for Health Kits to be sent there (or to replenish the needs of UMCOR after this). Lists are available through our website under Service-Ingathering or .

We will assemble all of these kits as a church and with friends at the BIG Service Project on October 8 at 4:00 pm.

List of Health Kit items: Valued at $ 12 plus $ 2 shipping and $ 1 for toothpaste 1 hand towel--15 x 25 inches to 17 x 27 inches,Kitchen, cleaning, and microfiber towels not acceptable 1 washcloth 1 comb--Comb needs to be sturdy and longer than 6 inches long 1 metal nail file or nail clippers 1 bath-size soap--3 oz. and larger sizes only, No Ivory or Jergens soap due to moisture content, do not remove from original packaging 1 toothbrush--Adult size only, do not remove from original packaging, no names on them

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