October 3, 2024
Cleaners: October 7-11, 2024 (Merten Cleans)
School & Sunday School Mission Offering
The weekly School & Sunday School mission offerings collected during the first semester are being given to support the work of the WELS Asia One. This team partners with Christians both in Asia, and in the United States, in order to equip, encourage and educate workers to reach more than 1.8 billion unreached souls across Asia. Our offerings will be going to help the work being done among people from Bangladesh. The mission offering total last week was $222.65. The total for the semester is $367.50.
Join Us in Adult Bible Classes!
The Book of Romans is our study topic. Martin Luther wrote, “This epistle (Romans) is really the chief part of the New Testament, and is truly the purest gospel. It is worthy not only that every Christian should know it word for word, by heart, but also that he should occupy himself with it every day, as the daily bread of the soul. He can never read it or ponder over it too much; for the more we deal with it, the more precious it becomes and the better it tastes. (Luther's Works, American Edition, Vol. 35 page 365)” Join us Wednesdays at 8:45 am or Sundays at 9:00 am as we dive in.
Fall Clean Up
The board of properties would like to get ready for fall and winter by cleaning up the plantings around the church. On October 12, we will have a workday to prune back plants and get the outside ready for the winter months. Please consider setting that morning aside as the more hands onsite the quicker and easier the work will be.
School Flu Clinic (10/14/24)
St. Paul’s is scheduled for a flu clinic by the FdL County Health Department on Monday, October 14th here at school. Consent forms and information on each vaccine are coming home with students today. The intranasal Flu-Mist will be the primary vaccine method this year UNLESS your child needs the injectable vaccine due to a medical condition.
If you are interested in having your child receive a vaccine that day, please fill out the consent form completely and return it to Mrs. Surian as soon as possible. They would like to have a rough count by Thursday, October 3, so they can make sure they have enough of what they need. Thank you!
Trunk or Treat - Trunks Needed!!
October is here, and that means we are officially in Halloween mode! Our school is hosting our 5th annual Trunk or Treat event on October 18th from 5-6:30pm, and in order to make it as welcoming for our St. Paul’s families as well as the local community as we can, we are in need of your help.
We have 10 spots for trunk decorating that need to be filled yet. If the idea of decorating a trunk intimidates you, please know that you can make it as simple or as elaborate as you want. Here are a few ideas:
- Grab some stuffed animals and make a zoo
- Dig out your Christmas decorations and make a Christmas-themed trunk
- Set up some beach chairs and sand toys
- Use basic Halloween decorations and keep it simple
Dressing up in costume to go with your trunk theme is optional - some do and some don’t! If the price of candy is what’s stopping you from signing up to decorate a trunk, please let us know.
We are asking that all trunks be set up by 5:00 since that is when our event starts, but we understand that some of you may not be able to get here by then due to work schedules. If this is the case, we’d still love to have you decorate your trunk! Just let Amy Surian know so she can assign you a spot on the end.
We also need at least 6 more volunteers to help with things like manning the Multipurpose Room and greeting people as they come into the parking lot. If you are only able to help for part of the event, please still sign up to volunteer and just let us know.
This is one of our biggest events to plan every year, and the more people who help out, the smoother it goes! Sign up to decorate your trunk or be a volunteer at this link: Trunk or Treat Sign-up .
If you have any questions please contact Amy Surian or Jess Marshall (Jessica.marshall0627@gmail.com). Thank you!
Volleyball Helpers Needed
Volleyball season is almost here! With that, we are in need of a few volunteers for our home volleyball games. We need someone to run the scoreboard and 2 people to serve as line judges. If you are interested in helping out, please sign up at this link, Volleyball Volunteers. Thank you!
Proud to be a Pioneer! - Thursday, October 31
On the last day of each month, show you’re proud to be a Pioneer by wearing School Spirit wear!
Who: All students, teachers, staff, Pastors and even parents!
When: Last school day of the month
What: Wear blue, white, silver/gray of a St. Paul’s shirt
Why: To show our school spirit all year!
The upcoming tentative dates are: October 31, November 26, December 19, January 31, February 28, March 31, April 30, May 22
Short-term Preschool Aide Position Partially Filled
The Schoenbachs are expecting. We are happy for them as they prepare to add this new little bundle of joy soon. Lauren Graumann has agreed to take on the preschool over her maternity leave, likely late November through late January. At our last Council Meeting we also voted to hire on Emily Orvis from St. Peter’s in Fond du Lac to serve as our aid in the month of January.
We are still looking for someone to assist us late November to Christmas Break. 8:15am - 1:15pm $15 an hour. If interested, contact the office as soon as possible.
Pioneer Playtime
Our first Pioneer Pajama Party was a success! Little smiles were on faces as our youngest members here and from our community played together and parents were able to meet one another and socialize as their little ones played.
We gather again on September 28 from 9:00 until 10:30 am for more fun. Projects and lessons will focus on leaves and apples.
More Playdates are scheduled for children 0-5!
Upcoming dates: October 9 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm (PJ Party - Pumpkins)
October 26 from 9:00 – 10:30 am (Costume Party)
November 6 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm (PJ Party - Fall)
November 23 from 9:00 - 10:30 am (Thanksgiving)
Even if you don’t have little ones, please share the information with those in your family that do. These groups can benefit young parents looking for positive playgroups and other parents to connect with. There is no cost and no sign-up is required.
Support Your Future Ministers
Did you know that St. Paul’s Women in God’s Service has a fund that when it reaches maturity will disperse a grant to those who are seeking to serve the Lord by attending Martin Luther College or Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary? It wouldn’t even be just for kids in our congregation though they would be given the first opportunity at those funds once they are available. Place a gift in the collection and mark it as going to the WInGS Tuition Assistance Fund as we seek to get this potential gift up and running.
College Students?
Our Women In God’s Service (WInGS) would love to let our college students know they are supported by their family of faith here at St. Paul’s. To do that, the first step is getting a list of our college students who would be interested in receiving a care package (I don’t know many who wouldn’t). Parents, please email Pastor Kampman (pastorkampman@stpaulslutherannfdl.com) with your college student’s name and address while away at school. If we have a phone # and e-mail address we can also sign them up in the WELS Campus ministry database for WELS Campus resources! Did you know that you can sign up your student to receive Forward in Christ and meditations for free in print or by e-mail? Visit campusministry.welsrc.net to learn more.
Piano Available for free if you can move it
We have an older upright piano in the Multipurpose room which can go to any home for the cost and muscle to move it. It isn’t in the best of shape but may be a good learning instrument. Contact a pastor or the office if you are interested.
St. Paul’s Pioneers Car Decals Available
Interested in representing St. Paul’s on your car? We have decals available on the table as you enter the school! It is a free will offering and any money collected will go to the Christian Education Society to help cover costs on events throughout the year.
Academic Calendar
The academic calendar for the 2024-2025 school year is available at this link, ‘24-’25 St Paul’s School Academic Calendar.
Church & School Wear Is Available at Hopper’s
A couple of our logos are on file at Hoppers in Fond du Lac. You can bring in any shirt you want and they will print them onto them for a small fee. They also do mugs, water bottles, and other items. Stop in or call to find out all the cool stuff they can do. Please note that they cannot embroider any type of fleece. Please see below for the logos that are available.
Quick Reference for links in the newsletter:
‘24-’25 St Paul’s School Academic Calendar
Trunk or Treat Signup
Volleyball Volunteers
October Birthdays!
Adyson (3), Sophia (3), Waylon (8), Mitchell (11), Melody (19), Bennett (20), Alex S. (22), Jase (30)
WEEKS at a GLANCE
Thursday, October 3:
4:00pm- Volleyball Game @ St. Luke’s, Oakfield
Friday, October 4:
8:35am- Chapel (Pastor Ehlert)
6:30pm- WLA Skit Night
Saturday, October 5:
11:00am- WLA Homecoming Game
6:30pm- Worship with Communion
Sunday, October 6:
7:45 & 10:15am- Worship with Communion
9:00am- Bible Study & Sunday School
Monday, October 7:
4:30pm- Volleyball Game Home vs. Iron Ridge
Tuesday, October 8:
6:00pm- Girl & Boy Pioneers
Wednesday, October 9:
3:30pm- Volleyball Practice
5:50- Pioneer Pajama Party (ages 0-5)
Thursday, October 10:
4:30pm- Volleyball Game @ St. John’s, Mayville
Friday, October 11:
1/2 Day at St. Paul’s
Faculty Meeting
8:35am- Chapel (Pastor Kampman)
Saturday, October 12:
Volleyball Tournament at St. John’s, Lomira
8:00am- Church Fall Clean-up
6:30pm- Worship
Sunday, October 13:
7:45 & 10:15am- Worship
9:00am- Bible Study & Sunday School
10:15am- 3rd-8th sings
