Upcoming at St. Paul's

Lenten Study: 24 Hours that Changed the World, by Adam Hamilton

This year’s Lenten Study is a powerful, life and church-transforming resource based upon the last 24 hours of the life of Jesus. Each week we will explore in depth the insights of faith and for living as vibrant Christians in our community, in our homes, as the church and in the world. If you’d like to look at the study in more depth log on to cokesbury.com and type in the title.
Sign ups and book reservations will be available beginning this weekend in worship. K-4th grade children will be participating in the study through their regular TGIW activities. Youth, Nook and Kindle editions are available, as well as the companion book of devotions, “40 Days of Reflection.” The study begins with Ash Wednesday, February 22!

Church Conference Sunday, Feb 19, 12:30 pm

A Church Conference will be held at St. Paul’s in the Wesley Center, Sunday, February 19, beginning at 12:30 (following 11:30 Worship Café). The purpose of this conference will be to act upon a request to Bishop Trimble to appoint Matt German to a ¼-time appointment to St. Paul’s UMC for the purposes of his supervised practice of ministry. This request was approved by the Staff Parish Relations Committee and the Church Council to be put properly before the Church Conference. Funding for this position will remain as it was initiated from the undesignated St. Paul’s Foundation proceeds and not from the General Budget. All members of St. Paul’s are invited.

St. Paul’s UMC New Member Connection Event

Who: All New St. Paul’s Members and Friends
What: St. Paul’s UMC New Member Connection Event
When: Sunday, February 19, 4:00-6:30 pm
Where: St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
1340 3rd Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids
Why: An opportunity to meet other new members and friends in fun and fellowship. We are planning:
*A Taco Bar Meal
*A Fun Family Activity
*Time for St. Paul’s Q & A
Childcare and meal will be provided. Please RSVP to the church office with names of those attending from your family. Church Office Phone: 319-363-2058 or email: lrunkle@stpaulsumc.org. We look forward to seeing you!

Compass Class Country Breakfast

Sunday, February 26, 8:30 am-12:45 pm in the Wesley Center
Proceeds will benefit Preschool Scholarships, Parents’ Day Out, and Youth Mission Trips.
Serving: Eggs & Ham, French Toast, Pastries, Fried Potatoes, Applesauce and Beverages.
Everyone is welcome! Bring a hearty appetite and a friend!

Scholarships Available!

College and seminary scholarships are available from:
Iowa United Methodist Church Foundation; Application due date: March 15, 2012—Information at: www.iumf.org
UMC General Board of Higher Education & Ministry; Application dates: Various—Information at: www.gbhem.org.
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Foundation; Application due date: April 15, 2012—Information at: www.stpaulsumc.org Click on St. Paul’s Foundation on the home page, then Scholarships.
Don’t miss these great opportunities for college funding! You can’t possibly receive any if you don’t apply. DO IT NOW!!!

Thrift Mart Drop Off Begins in March

We cannot accept Thrift Mart donations until drop-off dates begin in March. When we are closer to the date, drop-off dates will be publicized.