Rally Day

September = Rally Day
Rally Day for us is when we are all gathering back together, making new beginnings and welcoming the return of programs, group meetings, and choirs.

We start with Rally Day breakfast on Sunday, September 10 at 9:30 am in Trinity Hall. At this time we fellowship with others, discuss summer trips, plans for the fall and greet new members. Our Time and Talent tables will be around the building on the main floor. Groups and committee members will be at the tables to explain and provide information about what they do both within and outside of St. Paul's. They will be there to answer any questions you may have and hopefully these groups will gain some new members.

Education programs are gearing up -- Thursday morning Bible Studies return weekly on Sept 7 at 10:30-11:45 am, led by Pastor Scott. Sunday School for all ages returns Sunday, Sept 10. If you would like to participate in the children's Sunday School Spark program, we are looking for extra leaders. This program covers a topic for about three weeks and discusses it in various ways: art/crafts, music, food, etc. If you can volunteer for a particular topic or way to cover it, that would be great. Contact Pastor Scott or Vicar Adam Schultz.

Our Preschool is beginning their eighth year as a half-day preschool program. They will be welcoming 55 children including several new families. Their first day of preschool is Tuesday, Sept 5 with children ranging in age from ten months to four years old. Their website is http://stpaulspreschooldurham.weebly.com

The Young In Spirit group for senior adults will gather on Wednesday, September 13 at 11:30 am in Trinity Hall for a "bring your own lunch" and planning session. Come with ideas on what you would like to see or do this coming year.

Prayer Partners reveal will be Saturday, September 23 at 9:30-11:00 am in Trinity Hall. Along with a light brunch, we will have a program regarding "Coloring our Prayer" and then reveal who has been praying for us all year. The morning will conclude with a drawing for a new prayer partner. All are welcome.

Wednesday Night Suppers will be held on September 6 and 20. There has been a tradition of "Reading, Writing, and Ravioli" menu for back to school and that will be on the 6th, which means we have cheese ravioli, sauce, meatballs, garlic bread, salad bar, and desserts.  Menu undecided yet for the 20th. All are welcome to come to the meals. We do have a free-will offering collected which helps to cover the costs of the food.

Yard Sale coming soon -- The indoor yard sale will be on Saturday, October 14 so now is a good time to go through the attic, basement, and closets to do some fall cleaning. We will begin collecting items in Trinity Hall following the Oktoberfest (which is Wed, Oct 4).

October will be a full month of Oktoberfest, Pumpkin Patch, Yard Sale, Trunk or Treat, and culminating in a Reformation Celebration and Luncheon on Oct 29. Watch for news!