2015 Events

 

Soup and Sandwich Fellowship – January 4, 2015 immediately following worship
Sponsored by the Women of the ELCA.

 

Pot Luck and Board Game Fellowship – January 11, 2015 immediately following worship
Take a break from the winter bleakness and spend some time playing games. Bring your favorite.

Pot Luck / Congregational Meeting – February 1, 2015 immediately following worship
Our annual winter meeting will be held on February 1. We will gather in fellowship hall for a soup/salad pot-luck meal and then have a meeting to review the year past, and plan for the future.

 

Small Group Study – begins February 9, 9:30AM
The course is written by The Rev. David Lose and is called: “Making sense of the Cross”.  Each week we will view part of a DVD and then reflect on the material.  We will find that there are (as we have all been told so many times) no silly questions.  Together, we will try to come to a better understanding of God’s love poured out for us upon the Cross. You are invited to attend this class on Monday mornings at 9:30AM or Tuesday evenings at 7:00PM  Bring a friend, come and learn, come and share in the fun.

Pot Luck and Newly-Wed/Not so Newly-Wed Game – February 15, 2015 immediately following worship
Do you remember the newlywed game?  Well, on February 15th, we will have our own sort of game, for those newly married and those not so newly married.  Each time we have this type of game, the fun and laughter seems to grow.  So, start talking to your spouse and mark the date and plan to participate in the fun.  You might want to check the number of light switches in your house, or the color of your toothbrush or some other crazy details.  One never knows what questions might be asked.

So, it’s church, pot-luck lunch, chocolate desserts in honor of Valentine’s Day and newly wed/not so newly wed game, all on February 15.

 

Ash Wednesday Services – February 18, 10:30AM and 7:00PM
The Lenten season is a very holy season as we remember the love of God shown to us through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.  The season of Lent begins on Wednesday, February 18.  St. Paul’s will offer two worship services that day.  The first one will be at 10:30AM and the evening service at 7:00PM.  Both worship services will include the imposition of ashes and Holy Communion.


Help Feed the Need – February 21, 2015, (possibly) 2:00PM – 4:00PM (TBD)
**THIS EVENT IS SCHEDULED ABOUT 5 WEEKS EARLIER THAN LAST YEAR.**
Are you looking for a hands-on way of serving others and God? If so, join the St. Paul’s Packers at the FEED THE NEED project on February 21, 2015. The event is held in NJ and we joyfully make bags of healthy meals for those in need. The registration opens in December; I will open our team account as soon as possible.
To register for this event, go to Feed The Need 2015, at the bottom of the page is our team St. Paul’s Packers, then click the Join button.
Those who have gone to this event know it to be very meaningful and a lot of fun. Contact Bruce Wagaman with questions. 610 395-6387

Pot Luck and Name that Tune Game- March 15, 2015 immediately following worship
Once again we will have a pot-luck meal (because the food is always so good), and then, Dick and Daisy will lead us in a game of “Name That Tune”.

Holy Week Services
Maundy Thursday – April 2, 2015 at 7:00PM
Good Friday – April 3, 2015 at 10:30AM
Easter Sunday – April 5, 2015 – Easter Dawn Service at 6:00AM; Festival Worship Service at 10:30AM

Pot Luck and Stewardship-Sponsored Cake/Ice Cream – April 12, 2015 immediately following worship
Our Stewardship Committee is working on changing our time/talent form into a form that connects our ministry with those who serve. This form will reflect the reason we do certain things and give all our members a chance to respond to areas of ministry. We all need to remember that discipleship is a privilege of being a member of the church. The new forms will come out in March/April.The stewardship team will provide a ‘thank you’ cake and ice cream at the pot luck on April 12, the beginning of National Volunteer Week.

Small Group Study – begins May 4, 9:30AM

Opportunities for learning and sharing and growing in our faith together will resume Monday, May 4 and Tuesday, May 5.  You are welcome to come to either the Monday morning (9:30) or Tuesday evening (7:00) group. The course we will be using is called EXPERINCING GOD.  We will listen to various speakers share their ideas and beliefs, and then we will have an opportunity to do the same.

Dates for the May classes will be the week of May 4, 11 and 18. The class will continue the weeks of June 1, 8, and 15.

Ascension Day Worship Service, May 14, 7:00PM
Ascension Day Worship Service at St. John’s Lutheran Church, in Fogelsville.

Outdoor Gathering/Games , June 14
Immediately following worship.

Iron Pigs Game, Sunday afternoon, June 28
St. Paul’s has reserved a group of tickets for the Iron Pigs Sunday afternoon game on June 28. The cost is $27.00 per person. The price includes lunch in the PPL Pavilion. Gates open at 12:15 p.m. A signup sheet will be available soon. Look for it in the Narthex.

Breinigsville Fireworks , July 3 Evening
Rain date is July 5.

Fruity Pot Luck Luncheon , Sunday, July 12
Immediately following worship. There will be another delicious outdoor pot luck lunch following worship on Sunday, July 12. You may bring traditional entrees and side dishes, but we would love for you to incorporate fruit in the desserts you bring. After all, it is the growing season. Be creative! Apple Pie, Lemon Blueberry Cake, Chocolate Raspberry Cookies…your options are limitless.

Vacation Bible School – Camp Discovery – July 20 – 25, 2015
Get your tents, backpacks, canteens and flashlights ready. Vacation Bible School’s theme is Camp Discovery! Vacation Bible School this year will take place July 20 – July 25. We are looking for volunteers to help us. If interested talk to Katie Pisauro, Kimberly Schiffert or Sandi Wagaman. Look for more information coming soon.

Online registration is now available. On the registration page, click the link “Register Students” on the bottom left.

Tailgate Pot Luck Luncheon, August 16
Immediately following worship. Football season is approaching quickly. What better way to gear up for this year’s rivalries than by hosting an outdoor tailgate pot luck lunch following worship on Sunday, August 16! Wear your favorite team apparel for any sport. The church will provide hot dogs and hot dogs rolls, so bring traditional tailgate snacks…chips, dips, sandwiches, desserts, etc. Feel free to bring cornhole, ladder toss, Amish horseshoes, and other outdoor games to play at your leisure.

First Holy Communion, August 30
On Sunday August 30, three of our young children will receive their first Holy Communion.  What a great day to celebrate God’s amazing grace.

Blessing of the Backpacks , September 6
Students and teachers are invited to bring their backpacks on Sept 6 for a blessing.  Let’s come together and seek God’s blessing as a new year of learning begins.

Sunday School begins September 13 at 9:15AM
.Our Sunday school program will begin on Sunday, September 13 at 9:15AM.  All children ages 3-12 are welcome!

We again are blessed to have over 30 children divided into three groups: Pre-k/Kindergarten (ages 3-5), Grades 1-3 (ages 6-8) and Grades 3 and above (ages 9+).  Pastor Laura also will instruct our older children who will embark upon their full-time confirmation studies.

Small Group Study-The Call: The Life and Message of the Apostle Paul, begins September 14
We will begin a new study on Monday/Tuesday September 14/15.  Monday morning study will be at 9:30AM and Tuesday evening study will meet at 7:00PM.

This fall we will use a resource written by Adam Hamilton which will take us on the journey of the Apostle Paul.  Paul is credited for writing much of the New Testament, and through this study we will have the opportunity through DVD to see where Paul lived his life and lived out his faith journey.

Pot Luck Luncheon and Amish Horseshoes, September 20
Immediately following worship.

Stewardship Celebrate Luncheon, October 4
Immediately following worship.

St. Paul’s Pet Blessing , October 11 at 1:00PM

Congregational Meeting, November 8
The first annual congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, November 8 immediately following worship.  The purpose of this meeting is to present the proposed 2016 budget and to nominate council members for the New Year.  Please plan to stay for this brief but important meeting on November 8.

A Thrill of Hope: The Christmas Story in Word and Art , November 16
If you are an art lover, consider attending our next small group study which will begin on November 16.  The course is A Thrill of Hope: The Christmas Story in Word and Art.  This will be a wonderful way to prepare for the Christmas season and a great way to share our reflections on various works of art.  All are welcome.  As usual, classes will be held Monday mornings at 9:30AM, repeating Tuesday evenings at 7:00PM.

Christmas Tree Decorating and Pot Luck , November 29
Immediately following worship.

Christmas Eve Services – December 24, 2015 at 4:00PM and 9:00PM