St. Pauls Lutheran Church of Hainesport

If you have a child who has been asking about instruction to receive first communion, there are three opportunities between now and Easter, 2009. The first class of the two-part instruction time will be offered during the Sunday School hour, but on a week when there is no Sunday School class (except in March 2009). 

The first opportunity will be Sunday, September 7th at 9:45 AM in the Parish Hall.  The second part of the class will be offered on Tuesday, September 23rd from 7:35 to 8:15 PM.  The students will receive first communion at the worship services the weekend of October 4th and 5th.
   
 As always, a parent or guardian needs to accompany the child to the two class sessions.  There will be printed materials to assist the parent/guardian in reviewing and continuing the instruction at home.

Further information is available on the two additional classes, the first beginning in November 2008 and the other in March 2009. Call the church office to enroll your child. (609) 267-0740

Children's and Youth Choirs will resume on Tuesday, September 9th at 6:30 PM. There are choirs for children age 3 through High School. Come enjoy this special time with your age group:

• Cherub Choir for age 3 through 1st grade; Director: Marge Swartz
• Chapel Choir for 2nd through 6th grade; Directors: Beth Haltmeier and Jackie Smith
• ChiRho Choir for 7th through 12th grade; Director: Sandra Jost
  

Come for a special Sunday School Celebration in the Parish Hall. All ages are invited. Time is 9:45 AM.

All persons age 0-99 are invited to attend this year's "Education Kick-Off" (previously known as "Rally Day") on September 14th at 9:45am.  Come join us as we have an intergenerational gathering in the Sanctuary followed by break-out sessions to meet teachers and staff, learn more about the 2008-2009 education offerings, and to share in the excitement of learning about God's Word!  If you were inspired by Pastor Jost's sermon on August 17th, you might even join in the cheer of "Go Jesus, Go Jesus, Whoop! Whoop!"  You DON'T want to miss this!

*Disclaimer*:  You may think this event is just for kids--NOT TRUE!  There are learning opportunities for everyone--Kids and Adults.  Come see what's going on this year and sign up for a class!  Sunday School registration for ages 2 through 12th grade is available online and in paper form in the narthex.  Sign up now!

For those people who are interested in becoming members of St. Paul’s, there will be a New Member’s Class in September.  The schedule is:
       
        Sunday, September 14: 2:00 to 4:00 PM, Study House
        Thursday, September 18: 7:30 to 9:00 PM, Study House
        Monday, September 22: 8:00 to 9:00 PM, Study House
        Sunday, September 28: 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM, Parish hall (dinner provided)

The reception of new members will take place at the 11:00 service on Sunday, October 5th.

An overview of the sessions:
        Sept. 14: Introductions and a brief history of how the Lutheran Church     
                      came to be.
        Sept. 18: The Small Catechism and how it drives everything we do as
                      Lutherans.
        Sept. 22: Stewardship: We are blessed to be a blessing.
        Sept. 28: The Assimilation Team helps you find a place.

Call the church office at (609) 267-0740 to sign up for the class. Pass the word on to others who might be interested.