St.

Paul United
St. Paul United Methodist Methodist Church

Church 618-372-3255
Office Hours
Tues, Thur, Fri 9:00-1:00

May 2017
Vacation Bible School With Sympathy
When: May 30 (Tues)-June 2 (Fri) 2017 Our condolences to Car-
olyn Kelly and her Family
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm on the death of her daugh-
ter, Jennifer. Jennifer
Where: St. Paul passed away on
March 31, 2017.
Classes-PreK-K, 1st & 2nd, 3rd & 4th, 5th & Up
Theme: Bible Blast to the Past (Discover Gods Everlasting Love)
Gods love is INCREDIBLE
Gods love is FAITHFUL
Thank You cards
Dear Friends at St. Paul,
Gods love is INVINCIBLE Thank you for the beautiful
flower arrangement you
Gods love is UNCONDITIONAL sent in memory of Jenny.
Her beautiful smile will be
Gods love is REAL missed by so many!
More volunteers will be added to our VBS program as their schedules are Carolyn, Jim & Josh
known. As of this writing, we are truly blessed to have the following serving: Kelly

Music and skits-Pastor Nathan Jeffries and Jenna Garner

Crafts-To be announced Finances
Recreation-Jenny Gushleff and Ethan Ezell Weekly offerings
Bible Story-Julia Watson April 2 -$2248.50
April 9-$979.
Bible Games-Judy Garner
April 16-$1403.
Snacks-Marie Schuetz, Mindy Butler, Dorothy Schroeder and Sylvia Skinner April 23-$1005.
Kid Movers-Juliet Wooldridge, Amy Jeffries, Nathan Jeffries, Carolyn Kelly, Sissy
Cairns, Tracy Rothe, and Barb Miller
Please help us spread the word and invite or bring children to attend our Spaghetti Dinner
VBS. We need your help in that important area as well as providing cookies, St. Paul will have a
bars, etc for our snack time. fundraiser spaghetti din-
ner on Sunday, May 7
If you couldnt attend our earlier meeting and want to help, see Phyllis. 11:30-1:30 in the Cart-
wright building. More
Thanks, Phyllis details will be available
soon.
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Pioneer Club
Monday, April 24th was our last meeting for
this school year. Trophies were presented, and
the 6th graders were given a Bible as a gift from
the Pioneer Club ministry. The 6th graders, af-
ter completing the Pioneer Club program, were
invited to return next school year as youth
helpers. Ethan Ezell, Mallory Carter, and Lilia
Rose Powell were great help to us this school
year. Thank you youth!
This was our 15th year serving 42 children
from our community, and this was made possi-
ble because of the wonderful support given by
the clubbers families, the St. Paul church family,
the community businesses and the following in-
dividuals:
Scooters (PreK-K) Sandy Davis, Mallory
Carter and Phyllis Graham
Voyagers (1st & 2nd) Judy Garner, Pastor
Nathan Jeffries and Deacon Amy Jeffries
Pathfinders (3rd & 4th) Carolyn Kelly, Kathy
Reinhardt and Pastor Nathan as a sub
Trailblazers (5th & 6th) Barbara Miller, Mat-
thew Shoemaker and Ethan Ezell
Kitchen: Pat Rubemeyer, Connie Moore and
Dorothy Schroeder
Substitutes: Brenda Kelly and Sissy Cairns
Activity Awards: Pat Laubscher has made the
activity award badges since 2009 and has made
multiple thousands.
Thank you to the above listed individuals
who gave so freely of their time and talents to
share the love of Jesus with the children.
First meeting of 2017-2018 (at St. Paul) Sep-
tember 11, 2017 after school until 5:00 pm.
Thanks again
Phyllis Graham
St. Paul United Methodist Church
A Pioneer Club Farewell
(Printed in the June 2016 Newsletter)
April 25, 2016
Today was my last day of Pioneer Club, and I
started when I was almost a baby. Though I cannot
name them all, I want to thank everyone who ever
influenced my Pioneer Club experience. I also
thank my friends who were there with me. All of
you have influenced my walk with the Lord.
Thank you all again!
A Pioneer Clubber
Mother Daughter Banquet
When: Friday, May 12, 2017
Where: Cartwright Building
Time: 6:30 pm
Program: Christian Music by Sam & Dena Bachman
Catered by: Brass Door
Desserts by: My Just Desserts
Cost: Bring a personal care item to be given to the
Food Pantry
Free 4X6 photos taken by Pastor Nathan before or at
the closing for those who wish. Pictures will be mailed
or hand delivered.
Reservations: Please RSVP by May 5th. Please call the
Church Office Tues, Thurs, & Fri (9:30-1:00) or Phyllis
Graham (946-0093)
Needed: Guys to be table servers-contact Phyllis if you
would like to spend the evening surrounded by won-
derful ladies & pretty young daughters while enjoying a
Brass Door meal.
Thanks, Phyllis Graham