News at St. Paul's

A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones                 Proverbs 15:30

Lots of exciting things are happening at St. Paul’s.

Current Bible Studies:     Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in the "Upper Room."  We meet in comfortable settings and always welcome all comers!  People are never forced to read or speak out loud and friendly discussion is always welcome.  There is also a study Monday evenings @ 7:00.   Please join us if you can.  

Our Prayers: For our country, our President, and our Leaders as they deal with the war with Iraq and Afghanistan and our economy.  Also, our military personnel and their families at this time.  There are also a good number of St. Paul's Saints recovering from illness. 

"From These Roots" This Booklet is a project of the Stewardship Committee of St. Paul’s- 

How did St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran church in New Hartford, Connecticut, come into being? Why does it exist?  Why does the congregation worship the way it does, believing as it does?  How does it carry on its corporate life in these beginning years of the 21^st century, and with what purpose?    In the booklet, "From These Roots", these questions are answered. There is also some history about the development of the Lutheran Church. Please take some time to read this informative booklet. Just click on the link to "From These Roots".

IMPORTANT DATES AND NEWS

 Total Money Makeover Live coming in March - contact Allison Mongeau for more details 860-489-3685

THRIVENT CHOICE MEMBERS:  on the 5th of every month, Choice Dollars directed to your organization of your choice are deposited to the bank account you provided at the time of your enrollment.  Thank you very much for supporting all the ministries you chose!  Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

SCRAPBOOKING EVENT here at St. Paul’s on February 18^th, 9AM to 9PM.  Suggested donation $35.00.  Space is limited to the first 25 people.  For more information contact Maggie Carideo at 860-379-3414 or magtag1972@sbcglobal.net 

ALTAR GUILD volunteers needed for the month of February & March.  Please see the sign-up sheet just outside the Sacristy. 

THRIVENT FINANCIAL WORKSHOP:  Charitable Giving: How to make a difference by giving back.  You’ll learn about financial tools that may decrease your taxes and/or supplement your retirement income, leaving a lasting charitable legacy, & different ways to “give back” including volunteering.  Workshop will be presented by Keith Weston and Julia Weston at the Saybrook Fish House in Canton on March 5^th @ Noon, snow date: March 6^th @ Noon.  To sign up contact Rosanna Varanko @ 203-758-8833 or Janice Becker.  Complimentary lunch will be served before the workshop. 

Thanks to each of you the labels for Education program at St. Paul ’s Community Nursery School currently has 1,329 points.  The points add up fast with the incentives they offer.  You can help in two ways:

1)  If you shop at either Shop Rite in Canton or Price Chopper, you can sign up for the E-label program.  Go to the website www.elabelsforeducation.com.  You need a Shop Rite or Price Chopper card in order to sign up.  Please designate our school to receive credit.  Each time you purchase a participating product at check out, when you use your card, our school gets 1 point credit for each item.  We also get points for the same item when you submit the UPC’s. 

2)  From now until the end of February you can help another way.  On the table in the lower fellowship hall there are collection sheets.  By putting just 5 UPC’s on a sheet, we get another 100 points per sheet.  Please return the sheets by February 24^th even if not completed.  I will fill them.  Thank you so much for all your assistance!  Mary Vincent

HANDS OF GRACE: 

February 2012

As each week passes at Hands of Grace, we are learning how to better manage the food, clothing and household items we have to offer.  In the area of food, we are learning the food items that are most desired by those ‘shopping’ in our pantry.  Following is a list of what we consider ‘the staples’ that we wish to have available for our clients.  We hope this information is helpful for you as you continue to generously support Hands of Grace with donations of food.  Thank you and God bless.

Basic items:

Canned vegetables, all varieties, 15 oz cans

Baked beans

Hash

Chili

Tuna fish

Canned chicken

Canned fruit, all varieties, 15 oz cans

Parmalat milk

Soup, all varieties

Pasta and Pasta Sauce

Rice, plain bags and boxed varieties

Mac & Cheese, Kraft or Store brand 7 oz packages

Canned pasta w/meatballs or w/hot dogs, Spaghettios or Store brand

Cold Cereal, all varieties, 12 oz boxes

Oatmeal, both plain and individual pack boxes

Pancake Mix and Pancake Syrup

Ritz Crackers

Peanut butter and jelly

Granola/Fruit bars, Nutrigrain or Store Brand

Peanut butter crackers, individual packs

Cake/Brownie mixes

Juice, all flavors, 64 oz

Coffee, 1 lb cans

Tea

Mayonnaise, 30 oz or smaller

Mustard, Catsup

Salad dressings

Laundry detergent

Liquid dish detergent

Toothpaste and Toothbrushes

Kleenex, Toilet paper, Paper napkins, Paper towels

Bread

Sliced American Cheese

Hamburger, 1 – 1 ½ lb packages

Chicken pieces, 1 – 1 ½ lb packages

Some nice extras that surprise and please clients when they’re available:

Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Lotion, Bars of soap, Disposable razors

Cookies, Chips/Pretzels in individual packs, Individual fruit cups, Juice boxes