Friday, June 9, 2017

Summertime

During the summer, things change a bit at St. Paul's. Several groups do not have their regular meetings or events, mostly due to the travels taking so many people away. But we also add things or modify them.

One -- The choir is not meeting regularly for summer rehearsals during the week, but they are having "pop-up" rehearsals on Sunday mornings at 10:30 for those who would like to take advantage of singing with the choir but not the weekly commitments.

Two -- Sunday school for children does not regularly meet in the summer but we have our fantastic Vacation Bible School. We average about 40 children in VBS which meets Monday through Friday, June 19-23 from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. This year's topic is Maker Fun Factory, which stresses that we are created by God and built for a purpose. That week we will hear many different ways that cover the points that 1) God made you, 2) God is for you, 3) God is always with you, 4) God will always love you, and 5) God made you for a reason. The children travel to different stations such as Bible Discovery, Kid-Vid Cinema, Imagination Station, Cool Crafts, Recreation and Refreshments, as well as the grand opening and closing events. You are welcome to stop by and see what is happening during the week. Also, we have a closing event on Friday, June 23 at 12:00 noon in the sanctuary followed by a hot dog picnic lunch in Trinity Hall. Everyone is invited to both.

Three -- Our preschool does not have regular class time in the summer but they do have six camps taking place for several days each. All are filled to capacity -- they love to be here!

Four -- Our Wednesday night suppers will take a break on June 21 and July 5 because of VBS and July 4 holiday. However, we will return on July 19 and pick back up on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 6:00 pm, our regular schedule.

During the summer months, we have the opportunity to greet new visitors to the area. Our worship services remain the same throughout the year -- 8:30 and 11:00 am on Sundays. If you are visiting with us, sign in on the pew pads, or stop by the visitor book in the narthex to provide us your information. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Visit us on our website, and drop us an email if you would like further information.