Announcements, early October

Diane Archer is unable to access her aim@stpaulsdurham.org email account so please use: dmarcher27@gmail.com to reach her by email.

Pumpkin Patch! Sign up now or just show up to help unload pumpkins on Friday, Oct 11 at 5:00 pm. If you have not signed up, please call the church office on Friday afternoon to see if there is any change in the truck schedule. We also are recruiting "pumpkin patch sitters" who will come to the patch during open hours, help with some rolling of pumpkins, guide customers to find that perfect pumpkin, and then assist as needed. Bring your book/tablet/ipad to while away the time in the beautiful fall weather.
 
Thursday Bible Study is studying Luke, now on Chapter 12. The group meets at 10:30-11:45 am weekly.
 
"Lutherans Got Talent!" Planning for "Lutherans Got Talent," is underway and coming to St. Paul's on Saturday, November 2. Individual talents and group acts of all kinds are welcome. Sign up at the table in the atrium outside the receptionist office. Contact Amanda Anderson if you have questions.
 
Saturday, October 19 is our Indoor Yard Sale, 7 am - 1 pm. The Preschool and the Cub Scouts are working hard to make it another wonderful yard sale. Donations are being accepted - bring to the little room in Whitesell Hall.
 
Growing thru Grief offers grief care and support to all who mourn. Meetings, beginning October 1, include fellowship, lectures on various aspects of grief, and small group discussions led by facilitators trained by Duke Hospice Bereavement Services. The meetings will be held at St. Paul's weekly on Tuesdays, Oct 1 to Nov 6 at 4:00 pm. For more information email growingthrugrief@gmail.com or phone 919-923-7310.
 
Adult Sunday School
Meet in Trinity Hall at 9:45-10:00 am for morning announcements and devotions.
Adult Forum Topics this month (meeting at 10:00-10:45 am in Whitesell Hall)
Oct 6 -- "Where we are now as we think about the Reformation," Aaron Klink, leader
Oct 13 -- Open conversation time with Pastor Anderson
Oct 20 & 27 -- "Welcoming the Stranger: Hospitality and Worship." Pastor David Franzen and Pastor Anderson will be leading a discussion on how worship is hospitality and evangelism. We will be looking at some information from a resource called "Welcoming the Stranger." There will be two sessions, the first a general discussion of some key themes of the book and a second session on ways to implement hospitality practices during the worship hours at St. Paul's. Anyone interested in a ministry of hospitality and welcome is especially invited to attend these sessions.
 
SPARK Hour for Kids age 3 - Grade 4
Gather each Sunday in Genesis Hall at 9:45 am for morning song, prayer, devotions for parents and youth. Hear the Bible story of the day followed by activities related to the story.
Oct 6 - Joseph and His Brothers, Genesis 37:1-28
Oct 13 - Joseph and Pharoah, Genesis 39:20-47
Oct 20 - Queen Esther, Book of Esther
Oct 27 - Reformation Celebration, Psalm 46
Connect Class for youth in grades 5-6-7-8 meet in Jerusalem Room, 9:45-10:45 am Sundays.
Senior High meets in the Youth Room, 9:45-10:45 am Sundays.