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St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church and School

1530 South Main Street, Lake Mills, Wisconsin 53551
920.648.2235

MR. DAVID STOLTZ has declined our call to be principal.  A call meeting for a new principal will be held after the late service today.

INSTALLATION In the late service, men elected to positions at last Sunday’s annual meeting will be installed into office.  They are treasurer:  Randy Barnes; Property Board chairman:  Dan Schmidt; School Board: Joe Freson; Elders Board: Greg Haasch and Tim Kexel; Auxiliary/Services Board:  Josh Kohlhoff; Fellowship Board:  Joshua Schultz;  Finance Board:  Dick Blatter and Ben Hoppenrath; Outreach Board:  Dan Moyle; Parish Education Board:  Paul Enger and Jim Tisler; Personnel Board: Pat Zimmer; Property Board: Troy Schneider; Stewardship Board:  Gerry Heckmann and Bruce Johnson; Technology Board:  Bob Runte; Worship Board:  Gene Hasel and Justin Storlie; Lakeside General Board: Rich Graumann and Greg Kutz.  We thank all who had accepted nomination.  We also thank those who had completed terms:  Christian Stuebs, Kirk Uttech, Vic Gennerman, Philip Battist, Merlin Pfeifer, Ken Walters and Scott Filter.

GUEST SPEAKER We thank Rev. Mark Henrich for sharing God’s Word with us today.  He serves at Atonement Lutheran Church in Milwaukee and is the pastoral advisor for WELS Kingdom Workers.

BIBLE CLASS  Between services this Sunday Mr. Bill Meier, executive director of WELS Kingdom Workers will share information about ways lay members are serving both at home and worldwide.  Our regular schedule of Bible classes will resume next week:  Thessalonians in the chapel and a new class on James in the school library.

FELLOWSHIP EVENTS  Sign up in the lobby for the fellowship outing to Lewis Station Winery on Saturday, February 25, 5-8 p.m. (cost $10) and to the Passion Play in Bloomington, Illinois.  We will plan to attend the March 24 performance.  We will be ordering the tickets at the end of the month, so sign up and pay ($20) by February 27.

WONDERING ABOUT PICTORIAL DIRECTORIES?  The final proof has been sent with return time of completed directories in early April.

OWLS meet at St. Mark's Lutheran in Watertown on February 12 at 3:30 PM.  

YEAR END OFFERING STATEMENTS are ready for pick-up on the table outside the library.

NEW BIC CLASS  The pastors are beginning a new Bible Information Class on Saturday mornings from 9-11 am starting February 18th.  Childcare will be provided.  Sign up in the lobby.

OUTREACH WEEKEND
at St. Paul is February 4, 5 & 6.  Our guest speaker will be Pastor Mark Henrich, the Pastoral Advisor for WELS Kingdom Workers.  Our 9:15 AM Bible Class leader will be the Executive Director of WELS Kingdom Workers, Mr. Bill Meier. Not only will these speakers acquaint you with opportunities to serve with them in their inter-national ministries, they will also acquaint your friends and relatives with what Christian laity are doing worldwide.  Mark your calendars and invite others to hear what WELS laity is involved all over the world.  Snacks will be available between Services on February 5.  Consider this last bit of information as your invitation to bring one of your favorite snack dishes to the 9:00 AM Coffee Hour.

Mission Society invites everyone to a mission presentation on Indonesia by Pieter & Marlys Ried on Saturday, February 4 at 10 AM.  A pot luck luncheon will follow at 11:30 AM.

PASSION PLAY The Fellowship Board seeks to gauge interest in attending the American Passion Play on a Saturday in March in Bloomington, Illinois.  The play presents 50 scenes, starting with the first miracle of Jesus through his ascension.  Cost of the play is $20.  It would be a full day activity for the trip, meals and performance.  This production is billed as the oldest produced passion play in America, now in its 89th year.  See more on the brochure in the lobby.

OUT OF COURTESY for others and respect for our services, please turn off your cell phone.  LARGE PRINT HYMNALS are available.  Ask an usher.

SANCTUARY CLEANING If you would like to volunteer for this service, contact Suzan Froemming at nashvillemail@yahoo.com

CHURCH NEWSLETTER will be sent electronically in addition to the mail.  St. Paul would like to update and add as many email addresses as possible.  To add your email list to our mailing, send it to tshiels@stpaullakemills.org.

PRAYER PARTNERS requests may be placed in the box in the lobby; requests may be general or specific. PRAYER PARTNERS welcomes volunteers to join in offering prayers for those making requests.  Call Sally or Jeff Davis at 648-5149 or via e-mail at: prayerpartners@stpaullakemills.org A follow-up to your prayer request as to changes or cancellation would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you.