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"Sing for Joy" Radio Program and website

In addition to listening to the radio broadcast Sing for Joy at 7:00 a.m. on Sundays, you may hear the program any time online by going to singforjoy.org. The weekly anthems and hymns are chosen because they relate to and enhance the lectionary readings for the week. The musical styles are many and varied, and we find the broadcast to be an inspiring preparation for our service at St. Paul's.

St. Paul's Acolyte Program

If you are interested in becoming an acolyte at St. Paul's, now is the time to do so! This program is for any rising 6th grader and older, and ongoing training is provided. Please contact Bootie Thelin at 384-3481.

St. Paul's Choristers

The fall session of St. Paul's Choristers, a choir for children in 2nd - 5th grades, Tuesdays,  4:30-5:30 p.m. The choir curriculum is based on that of the Royal School of Church Music in America, of which our church is an affiliate member. The choristers learn to use their voices properly in singing, and they learn the basics of pitch and rhythm notation. In addition to learning hymns and anthems, the Choristers acquire an understanding of the ways that music expresses the meaning of a text. They enjoy good fellowship and develop a sense of responsibility for their service to the church through singing and for their individual importance to their fellow choir members...new members are most welcome to this choir!

Thinking About Joining a Bible Study?

MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY - 7:00 P.M., EVERY OTHER MONDAY EVENING at the Shepherd's home. Call the Parish Office for details (845-7301)

Tuesday Morning Bible Study: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. in the Carriage House -

ST. PAUL'S SUPPER CLUB

Want to join a St. Paul's Supper Club - a great way to get to know other parishioners! Contact the Parish Office if you are interested!

St. Paul's Prayer Chain

We have a group of parishioners who pray regularly for those listed on the Prayer Chain, maintained by Cec Heuslein. You are invited toadd names to the Prayer Chain list by contacting Cec or the Parish Office, or by writing the name(s) in the notebook on a podium in the narthex. We do ask that you notify Cec or the Parish Office when a name should be removed as the list get outdated. (Once you put that name on the list, you don't need to repeat that name in the notebook. The names will remain until you notify us to remove them). ALL NAMES CURRENTLY ON THE LIST WILL BE PURGED AT THE END OF DECEMBER AND A NEW LIST WILL BE STARTED IN JANUARY. It is important that you let us know if you have a name on the Prayer Chain that you would like to keep there after the first of the year.

ECO (Episcopal Community Outdoors)

If you would like to be on a list of those to be contacted about upcoming hikes or other activites of this group, please send the Parish office an email to let us know. Some events are planned with enough advance notice to be in the newsletter; some are more spontaneous activities. Help us keep you advised by letting us know of your interest in such activities. Thanks to Rob Vaughn for organizing these adventurous outdoor activities.

Interfaith Outreach Association - What is it all about?

Information sessions are held on the third Wednesday of each month at noon, in the St. Paul's Carriage House. These sessions will inspire and inform you, as you see how God is working in our community. The sessions usually last less than an hour.

MUSIC REHEARSALS (March-May):

St. Paul's Choir - Thursdays 7:30-9:00 p.m.

St. Paul's Hand Bell Choir - Mondays, 4:00-5:00

COFFEE HOUR HOSTS/HOSTESSES NEEDED:

Please let us know if you would be willing to sign up for a Sunday! If you have questions about what is required, pleaes e-mail Rod Meek (rodney_meek@yahoo.com), Leila Lou Baldwin (loulou0626@yahoo.com) or the Parish Office (cminton@stpaulslynchburg.org).

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

We are already planning for the fall and we are looking for volunteers who would like an opportunity to use their gifts and be of service to St. Pauls.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO:

* work on some Bible skits

* assist in teaching Children's Chapel or one of the children's Sunday School classes

* teach an adult Sunday school class

* work on a Sudan/Marc Nikkel school project

* work on a series about Lynchburg's Black history

* work with Jr. Daughters of the King

* work with our youth

* work on the Millennium Development Goals porjects

* host a popcorn and theology movie night at their home

* serve on a committee for a Discovery Weekend

Do any of these things interest you? If so, please contact Barbara Boothe at baboothe@yahoo.com or call 239-1568.

SUNDAY SCHOOL GRADES:  (no Sunday School during summer months, resumes 9/12)

Primary: Age 3 to Kindergarten

Lower Elementary: Grades 1st to 3rd

Upper Elementary: Grades 4th and 5th

Middle School: Grades 6 - 8

High School: Grades 9 - 12

EVERY WEEK......

Sundays during the 10:30 am Eucharist - Junior Children's Chapel (ages 3 - 2nd grade)

                                                          Children's Chapel (grades 3rd - 5th)

Mondays - The St. Paul's Hand Bell Choir: rehearsals from 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Tuesdays - The St. Paul's Choristers, a choir for first graders through fifth graders, from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Wednesdays - 11:45am (every 3rd Wednesday) Lunch at Wesminster Canterbury

Thursdays - St. Paul's Choir rehearsal starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Choir Room. (Please use the ground floor alley door.)

Volunteers Needed in IOA!

Interfaith Outreach needs some extra hands willing and able to pick up furniture that is donated to the IOA. It's spring cleaning time and they are getting more calls than they are able to handle! This can be done either on a Saturday or a weekday. Please call 846-6098 if you have a few hours and muscles to spare.

LAY MINISTRIES

Are you interested in serving as a Lay Reader, Chalice Bearer, Lay Eucharist Minister, Oblation Bearer, Usher, Alter Guild Member, or Flower Committee Member? If so, please let us know by calling the Parish Office and clergy at 845-7301 or by email to stpaulslynchburg@yahoo.com if you'd like to speak to someone about these ministries and their responsibilities.

On Going Fellowship Opportunities:

Knitting Ministry(meet at 9:15 on Sunday mornings)

Daughters of the King (meets 3rd Sunday of month following 10:30 service)

Coffee Hour following 10:30 a.m. services (1st Sunday during summer months)

Support Groups meet in the Carriage House at St. Paul's (open to the public)

NA: Tuesdays-8:00-9:00 p.m., Thursdays-8:00-9:00 p.m., Saturdays-8:00-9:00 p.m.

Overeaters Anonymous: Saturdays-9:00-10:00 a.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Saturdays-1:00-2:00 p.m.