WEEK OF JULY 23-29, 2017 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Calendar This Week

Sunday, July 24 8:15 am – Traditional Worship 9:30 am – Bible Class Hour 10:45 am – Contemporary

Worship

Wednesday, July 26 7:00 pm—Healing Heartaches

Support Group, main office conference area

Saturday, July 29 6:00 pm—Chapman Small Group

Sunday, July 30 8:15 am – Traditional Worship

with Communion 9:45 am – Voters Meeting, gym 10:45 am – Contemporary

Worship with Communion

Coming soon:

Thurs., Aug. 3—Prayer Team, Adult Bible Study, Library

Thurs., Aug. 3—Back to School Parent Night

Fri., Aug. 4—School Open House

Mon., Aug. 7—First Day of School

Wed., Aug. 16—TCBY Spirit Night

Thurs., Aug. 17—Prayer Team, Adult Bible Study, Library

Fri., Aug. 18—School Sock Hop

Fri., Aug. 25—Sky Zone Spirit Night

Small Groups

Thursday Morning – 1st and 3rd

Thursdays at 10 am in the library. Open to all! The next meeting will be Thursday, August 3 with a study of Miracles.

Chapman Small Group—Saturdays at 6 pm - Studying “Radical” by David Platt. Contact Brian/Andreia Chapman at 678-654-9221.

Bickhart/Brown Small Group – Our study will resume in the fall.

Sunday School and Adult Bible Classes 9:30-10:30 am

The Parables of Jesus—Kindergarten classroom.

Power of a Praying Parent—Postponed for the summer.

A Word from Pastor Jim Martin JULY 30 VOTERS MEETING – 9:45—10:30 AM Since we have usually not had Adult Bible Class on the 5th Sundays during the summer, we’re scheduling this Voters Meetings BE-TWEEN WORSHIP SERVICES to make it easily accessible to worshipers from the 8:15 and 10:45 services. Voting to fund the roof replacement through the LCEF’s low-interest Church Improvement Loan Program is the first item of business. The second item is a proposal of next steps towards a new sanctuary, including checkpoints along the way. The proposal is our Board of Directors’ response to the Feasibility Study recommendations. Paper copies of the Feasibility Study summary are available at church.

PROPOSED NEXT STEPS TOWARDS A NEW SANCTUARY Background: We’re much closer to a new sanctuary than we were when the 2011 Capital Campaign produced gifts of $1.3 million dollars. Since we weren’t able to build at that time, that $1.3 million was used for a temporary pay-down of our $4.2 million mortgage. Since we have made all of our mortgage payments (principal and interest), and balanced our congre-gational budget over the past 3 years, we are in a position to borrow back not just the $1.3 million, but over $1.4 million. With additional gifts of nearly $100,000 in our campaign fund, approximately $1.5 is available toward facilities expansion. Phase I: Last December a $3.8 - $4.0 million sanctuary and classroom project was pre-sented. The Feasibility Study revealed that a $2.3 - $2.5 million sanctuary project is a more reasonable next step. That project would require $800,000 to $1,000,000 of additional funding. The Feasibility Study revealed that $800,000 is a realistic capital campaign target. Capital Campaign Preparation: Two things have to happen before we can start a cam-paign: 1) Verification of financing options with the Lutheran Church Extension Fund. We are proposing to do that in August, or as soon as possible. If financing options are favorable, 2) We propose to get firm costs for the project from our architect and design/build team. The price tag for doing the architectural and engineering studies to arrive at those numbers is about $168,000, which is included in the overall cost of the project. When the cost of the overall project is confirmed and financing is verified, we can make a decision about going forward with a Capital Campaign. Sanctuary Fund: Since we have nearly $100,000 available in the Fund now, we need to re-ceive contributions of about $70,000 more before we can afford the architectural and engi-neering studies. PLEASE KEEP PRAYING FOR GOD’S STEP-BY-STEP GUIDANCE, AS WE SEEK TO MINISTER FAITHFULLY IN HIS NAME!

CALL COMMITTEE NEWS The Call Team is continuing its initial phone interviews on the new list of candidates. Keep praying for the Lord’s guidance.

COMING AUGUST 6: Commissioning of Nathan De Young Nathan will be commissioned as Director of Christian Education in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, and installed as our Minister to Children & Youth. Get ready for a celebration!

NOW HIRING: St. Paul Lutheran Church is looking for a church admin. assistant. This is a part-time position of somewhat flexible hours totaling 18 hours per week. Applicants should be friendly and outgoing and enjoy working with others in a team setting. Desired skills include computer competency especially Word, Publisher, Excel and Constant Contact. Duties include worship support: scheduling, bulletin creation and copying, announcement page, and Easy Worship services on the big screen. Other duties include member tracking, information sharing, and support of the Church ministry staff. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to Dr. Joel Dietrich – jdietrich@stpaulptc.org

Baskets for this year’s seniors are in the hallway. This is the last call to fill them with items they will need.

Preschool through High School classes will resume in September.

What is God's ultimate purpose for miracles He reveals to you in Scripture, or performs in your life? If you are curious, please join the Thursday morning Bible class which meets at 10:00 a.m. in the school library on the first and third Thursday of each month as we begin our study of "Miracles."

Weekly Prayer Requests Praise and Thanksgiving For all our many blessings Pastor Martin

Strength and Healing Safety for all those traveling Ken & Eleanore Gaynor’s twin great-

grandchildren, born prematurely Dale Prestidge, continued recovery Millie Bode, health issues Lisa Johnson, breast cancer Billie Nichols, continued recovery Cele Eifert, recovery following knee replacement Tom Stroud, recovering from a stroke All who are dealing with addiction, depression,

and anxiety. Joan Ginter and her family, Laura Lyn Preble’s

mother, diagnosed with cancer, in hospice care Mary Marchand, Kathy Workman’s cousin,

diagnosed with breast cancer Vivian Vehrs Marci Williams

General The beginning of the school year, all teachers,

administrators, students, and parents. For all facing job loss, change and transition Guidance for the Senior Pastor Call Committee God’s will to be done at St. Paul Pres. Trump and leaders in the United States

Military Personnel and Families Jared Breeden, Nicholas Kirkland, Katherine Mehaffie, Dustin Ellis, Sean Blanchard, Cali Gaynor, Tyler Styles, Benjamin Jones, Alex Tovani (Please submit any additions to the church office.)

If you have a prayer need please contact Tamie Worthington at tworthington@stpaulptc.org

Birthdays Erica Breeden, James Koepke, Billie Nichols, Charlie Plunkett, Lexi Langner, Sheri Steinwedel, Gordon Stuckert, Scott Hughes, Shirley Walker, Jada Strickland,

Kevin Brown, Jim Pinkepank, Lydia Ruane, Brenda Dobler

Anniversaries Michael & Suzanne Carey

Robby & Christine Watkins

Given by Robby & Christine Watkins

In Celebration of Their Anniversary

2017 Flower Chart available with many open dates!

Cost = $40

July 16, 2017 Combined Worship Attendance—101

2017-18 Fiscal Year General Fund Need = $697,000

Weekly need - $13,100 July 16 - $8,911 Total July - $26,431 Total Year to Date - $26,431 Variance - ($12,869)

Church Office 770-487-0339 School Office 770-486-3545

www.stpaulptc.org

Intentional Interim Pastor, Rev. Jim Martin, jmartin@stpaulptc.org Ministry Facilitator, Dr. Joel Dietrich, jdietrich@stpaulptc.org Minister to Children and Youth, Nathan De Young, ndeyoung@stpaulptc.org

Church Admin Assistant, Tamie Worthington, tworthington@stpaulptc.org Principal, Jim Richards, jrichards@stpaulptc.org School Administrative Assistant, Joanne Poole, jpoole@stpaulptc.org

Receptionist, Joanne Shepard, jshepard@stpaulptc.org Facility Manager, Bill Bonds, bbonds@stpaulptc.org Marketing and Admissions, Maria Kachadurian, mkachadurian@stpaulptc.org

Accountant, Donna Fornito, dfornito@stpaulptc.org Eagles Landing After School Care, Kim Langner, klangner@stpaulptc.org

To make Announcement submissions, please contact Tamie Worthington - tworthington@stpaulptc.org by Tuesday.

Ministry Team

Questions regarding the youth may be directed to Nathan De Young.

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH Join us for our first gathering of this school year on August 10. Our topic will be, Introduction: 28 Steps to Make a Universe. Location to be announced soon.

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Welcome to a new school year. Teachers will report on Aug. 1 and the first day of school is Aug. 7. There will be a Back-to-School Parent Night on Aug. 3 and Open House on Aug. 4. A few openings remain in some classes. Anyone interested in enrollment, may contact Maria Kachadurian at mkachadurian@stpaulptc.org or (770)486-3545.

Worship Assistants Next Week Acolyte: 8:15—Riley Barber, 10:45—Joshua Strickland Altar Guild: 8:15—Kathy Savage, 10:45—Lisa Wright Children's Message: Jim Martin Counters: Brian & Ansley White Elder: 8:15— Mark Wachter, 10:45—Chris Schwartz Worship Assistant: 8:15—none, 10:45—none Greeters: 8:15—Mark & Jenny Wachter 10:45—Bob & Kathy Senger Reader: 8:15—Kelli Barber, 10:45—Joanne Poole Ushers: 8:15—Mike Mehaffie-Lead, Josh Bickhart, Lenny Wright 10:45—Chris Schwartz-Lead, George Hall, Evelyn Schwartz Video: Dan McCauley Set-up Team: Butch Jones

On August 9 the Pioneers will meet at 11:30 at the restaurant at Pinewood Studios. We understand there is an entrance directly to the restaurant on

the side of the building. They offer a 10% senior discount or a 15% discount for a group of 20 or more. Please join us. Contact Camilla Reeves, 770-389-9175, or Reevescm6@gmail.com by August 6 if you plan to attend. We would very much enjoy your company.

Fifth Sunday Food Drive, Benefitting The Real Life Center.

Please donate the following, most needed items. Collection bins are located in the lobby area.

Baked beans, pork ‘n beans, Dry beans, Spaghetti Sauce, Boxed potatoes/stuffing, Bottled juice, Canned Pasta, Canned

Peas, Cereal, Toothpaste/toothbrushes, Shampoo