St. Paul Messenger
August 2010
YOUTH REPORT
The youth enjoyed a great summer trip to Florida. We volunteered at the Harvest House (shelter & food bank), St. Andrews Anglican Church, and the Alaqua Animal Refuge. Of course, we had plenty of fun time on the beach. We had Communion on the beach and had devotionals every night. Many thanks to the chaperones: Dianne Bogard and Katie Martin, as without them the trip would not have been possible. Also, thanks to Cathy Drilling for the Communion Bread and Suzie Van Patten and Rev. Bradford for use of their challis, and of course the congregation for your prayers!
We have started our 9th year of volunteering at Bro. Paul's Soup Kitchen every Friday. The youth have been preparing and serving meals to over 200 adults and over 120 youth and children every Friday. This is a wonderful ministry and our youth really enjoy helping those in need. We had 22 youth volunteer a couple of Fridays ago and had to take two vans!
The youth are having a great summer and we are preparing to paint and decorate our newly commissioned youth rooms. ~ Roger
VBS
A special THANK YOU to everyone who came and participated in Vacation Bible School. Also a special thank you to the youth and adults who gave of themselves to help the children have a wonderful time.
Forty Days of Purpose
Rev. Bradford's sermon series will use Rick Warren's Purpose Driven Life. You are invited to get a copy of the book and study it at home or in Sunday School. A group study guide is available. Here is his schedule:
- August 1 - What on Earth are we here for?
- August 8 - Planned for God's Pleasure (Worship)
- August 15 - Formed for God's Family (Fellowship)
- August 22 - Created to be Like Christ (Discipleship)
- August 29 - Shaped for Serving God (Ministry)
- September 5 - Made for a Mission (Evangelism)
Me Third
Michelle Drilling spoke to Me Third at their July 22 meeting about her recent Hendrix College mission trip to Poland. She spoke about the Warsaw ghetto, visiting four concentration camps and their service work. The youth also joined Me Third for their meeting. Thank you for sharing.
Report from Senior High Camp at TANAKO
Did you blow right on by? You know, the things we see and possibly know something needs to be done but just let it go? Well, we learned: "We are the World - missions; what they are, where they are and why they are needed. We found out about Maslow's hierarchy of need: safety, food and shelter." Many things came our way: scriptures, organizations at work, activities, fun and to be sure worship. We looked at John 5, global trade, micro enterprising. We considered drugs, crime, illegals, Mexico; treatment of the poor, hungry, homeless, animal cruelty and food drives. We looked at Ezekiel 16:49, oppression, war, religion, Muslims and the like.
We had afternoon breakout sessions that brought focus to local (like Ozark Mission project) and short term missions (like Rice Depot). We looked at China and had a much better understanding from Rev. Clyde Hugely who had served as a Missionary there last year. We learned more about Heifer project, needs and service == passing on the gift.
Then Timothy 6:17. What about our wealth? DO you believe that everything you own is a gift of God? Are you generous - time, money, stuff? Are you content?
Did you read this or blow by? We are shown things and issues that may need our involvement. We need to be quiet ( really quiet ) and have the opportunity to gain understanding as we connect with God.
Tom Dodson
CONGRATULATIONS
Heifer International President Jo Luck (daughter of Annette Norman) has been named co-recipient of The World Food Prize--only the third woman to be so honored--for her work through Heifer to ensure availability and sustainability of food to people in need around the world. She shares the prestigious 2010 prize with David Beckmann, president of Bread for the World and one of the foremost U.S. advocates for hungry people. The award will be presented October 14 at the state capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, as part of the 2010 Borlaug Dialogue.
As of July 27, we have collected over 486 boxes of cereal this summer for the Rice Depot! Please join us on August 18 from 9 am to noon and on August 28 from 10 am to noon as we volunteer at the Rice Depot. For more information, contact Linda Joyce at ljoy0687@att.net.
WELCOME
We welcome Lori Pendleton into the St. Paul Family.
♫♫♫" Notes" from Bob ♫♫♫
AUGUST - BUSY MONTH AHEAD!
- Wednesday - August 4 - Chancel Choir rehearsals resume in preparation for our visit from composer Anna Laura Page! (This is a change from what was originally announced - please make plans to be here for a short rehearsal, 6:30 p.m.!)
- Saturday - August 6 - Arkansas AGEHR Summer Handbell Seminar 8:30-4:00, First United Methodist Church, Hot Springs
- Wednesdays - August 11/18/25 Chancel Choir Rehearsals 6:30 p.m. The Choir Room
- Friday/Saturday - August 13/14 - The Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts "Worship Fair" at St. Paul.
Friday Night Hymn Sing open to the public - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday Worship and Workshops for Registrants - 8:30-4:00
Guest clinicians are John Thornburg, Anna Laura Page, Liz Wright and Gail Wells. - Mondays - August 16/23 - Bob Bidewell will offer Music Theory 101 - How to Read Music! 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Open to youth and adults. Choir Room. This is a very informal class on the basics of music from the notes on the staff to basic terms and theory. Please RSVP by Wednesday, August 11, if you plan to attend. - Sunday - August 22 - St. Paul Casual Summer Concert A Little Night Music 6:00 p.m. The Sanctuary
- Monday - August 30 - St. Paul Ringers Potluck 6:00 p.m. Home of Cathy and Richard Drilling
- Date and time TBA - Joyful Noise Children's Choir swimming party. We will get information out very shortly. Looking forward to a new year!
Special Thanks To-
- Sally Malone for helping with VBS music!
- All of our youth who helped with VBS!
- All who have sung (and will sing) special music during the month of July: Lindy Fair and Dennis James, Janet Dean and Todd Srygley, The VBS Children, Sky Cardwell and Anna Grace and Elizabeth Estes.
I hope you had a great summer. There are some great things ahead for our Music Ministry. PLEA - We need some MEN to join our Chancel Choir.
Contact me! Peace - Bob
VEGETABLE MARKET
The Vegetable Market is underway! Please bring, buy and sell vegetables and extra plants. Proceeds in the amount of $788 have been sent this summer to Rev. Shana Harrison's ministry in Chile.