Privacy laws prevent hospitals from automatically in-forming churches of members admitted. You can easily notify our pastoral care staff of a hospitalization: 563-326-3547 x211 or becky@stpaulqc.org.

Hospitalized: (*released as of 2/7)

Christine Clark *Gladys Lundquist *Erik Roland Harper Schrank Carma Schwarz Delma Steffen

staff connections

February 16 & 17 - Epiphany 6

Preaching:5:30/9:00 Kelsey Fitting-Snyder7:45/11:15 Josh Kestner

Worship notes:9:00 Youth choir; ChoraleCommunion served at all servicesReadings: Jeremiah 17: 5-10; 1 Corinthians 15: 12-20; Luke 6: 17-26

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PASTORSPeter W. Marty Senior pastorSara Olson-Smith Associate pastorKaty Warren Associate pastorKelsey Fitting-Snyder Pastor in residencyJoshua Kestner Pastor in residency Ron Huber Visitation pastor

COMMUNICATIONSAnn McGlynn Director of communicationLauren Brown Artistic directorBecky Harper Adm. asst. to sr. pastor Karen Holden Book Corner managerDestiny Ellingsworth Communications intern

OPERATIONSTodd Byerly Operations directorPaula Durham Business managerJennifer Garvey ReceptionistCarrie Bowman Business office assistantMarcia Robertson Stewardship coordinatorAngie Vaaler Social worker/counselorHarris Schneekloth Campus and groundsMatt Spencer Building managerJim Akright Custodial/MaintenancePaul Caldwell HostTerry Haru HostRon Mullen Host Terry Ousley HostNick Peterson Host

LEARNINGKendra Thompson Pastor of children & family lifeKaren Strusz Preschool directorAndy Langdon Director of youth ministriesEyreka Barnes Children’s ministries assistantDana Welser Neighborhood schoolBeth Laureijs Pastoral residency administratorTeresa Whitbeck Childcare team leaderChristine Vincent Youth ministries intern

MUSICChris Nelson Director of music ministriesBill Campbell Contemporary musicLinda Allebach Assistant organist Nathan Windt Chorale director Dan Pepper Youth choir directorKatie Casey Children’s choir directorSara Harless Children’s choir director Margaret Thompson Children’s choir director

2136 Brady Street

Davenport, IA 52803

563.326.3547

www.stpaulqc.org

February 16 & 17, 2019

today at st. paul

No Preschool/Presidents’ Day7:30am Vera French training1:30pm Going Deeper5:30pm Finance meeting

MONDAY, FEB. 18

7:30am Vera French training8:45am Preschool9am Quilting6:30pm Membership inquiry class

TUESDAY, FEB. 19

8:45am Preschool

FRIDAY, FEB. 22

7:45am Worship8:30am Book Corner open9am Worship10:20am 1st grade milestone10:20am Learning for all ages10:20am Financial Peace University10:30am New members gather11:15am Worship1:30pm Private event6:30pm High school small groups7:15pm Sunday Night Live

SUNDAY, FEB. 24

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 207:30am Vera French training8:45am Preschool9:30am Staff meeting9:30pm Private event12noon VBS planning2pm Private meeting2pm Stroke support group5:30pm Adult children of alcoholics6pm All choirs rehearse6:15pm Men’s Bible study6:30pm Confirmation/parent night6:45pm High school midweek recharge

February 23 & 24 - Epiphany 7

Preaching:5:30/7:45 Sara Olson-Smith9:00/11:15 Peter W. Marty

Worship notes:9:00 Cantate Choir; ChoraleCommunion served at all servicesReadings: Genesis 45: 3-11, 15; 1 Corinthians 15: 35-38, 42-50; Luke 6: 27-38

SATURDAY, FEB. 23

1pm Private event5:30pm Worship

THURSDAY, FEB. 218:45am Preschool9am Moms’ Morning9:30am Heart.Soul.Mind. Bible study5pm KnitWits5:30pm New council members’ orientation 6pm Mental health awareness team6pm Centering Prayer6:30pm 2136 young adults6:30pm Affordable housing team6:30pm Open Spirit rehearsal7pm Congregation council7pm Explore WELCA

LET LOVE CONTINUE“Let mutual love continue.” These words come to us from Hebrews 13:1. This chapter at the close of this New Testa-ment book is a kind of final treatise on how Christians are supposed to act. The first sentence is all about love. This past week, we observed Valentine’s Day, a day that is supposed to be about love. However, love shouldn’t be limited to only one day.

Like the writer of Hebrews says, let love continue. Let your loving actions abound through the rest of the year, through the rest of our lives. Find ways to let the love of God spill out of you into the world this week.

Death: Al Gehbauer, Feb. 10 Joyce Schoonhoven, Feb. 12 Jo Drechsler, Feb. 13

With sympathy: Erling & Diana Dinusson, his mother Ingibjorg Dinusson Lesley & Lant Doran, her grandmother Ethel Hoyer Sandy Saquimux, brother Randall Baty

FRIENDS & FAMILY: On the fourth Monday of the month, 6 p.m., this gather-ing is for people whose loved ones are impacted by mental illness. Friends & Family is for anyone looking for mutual support by sharing with and listening to others. No need to sign up, just come. Contact: Pastor Sara Olson-Smith, sara@stpaulqc.org.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP: A new-to-St.-Paul stroke support group now meets on the third Wednesdays of the month, 2-3 p.m. The group brings togeth-er stroke survivors and their families in an atmosphere of caring and sharing to assist recovery. Contact: Karen Caldwell, kcl254@aol.com.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE LOSS: Support for those who have lost a friend or family member to suicide at any time, this monthly gathering is for care, compassion, and encouragement. Next meeting is Monday, March 4, 6:30 p.m. No need to sign up, just come. Contact: Deb and Joe James, joedeb1984@gmail.com.

ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS: Meeting every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., this is a group for people who grew up in dysfunctional homes of any type (mental illness, alcoholic, verbally abusive, etc.). Learn together and support each other, using a spiritual approach. Contact: Dick Jensen, rrjensen65@gmail.com.

SUPPORTg a t h e r i n g s f o r

MOTHERLESS DAUGHTERS: Second Saturdays of the month, 9 a.m., this gath-ering is open for any woman who has experienced mother-loss at any time. We celebrate our mothers, deepen relationships, and develop a network for continu-ous healing. Contact: Nicole Rathje, rathjefamily@gmail.com.

ANNUAL REPORT & VIDEOThe St. Paul annual meeting was held Sunday, Feb. 3. The congregational annual meeting included items of important business for St. Paul members to review and consider, including a slate of leadership candidates and the 2019 budget. The 2018 annual report is available, one per household, at the Info Center. The end-of-year video is available to view online at: vimeo.com/stpaulquadcities.

DISCOVER & CONNECT

SUNDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP: Please join others for coffee, doughnuts, juice, and conversation in the gathering areas on the main level.

A BLUE BOOK, “Welcome to St. Paul,” is situated in every pew near the aisle seat. Please take a moment to share your name and pass the book. As it returns to you, glance at other names and look for your chance to greet one another after worship. The warmth of your greeting can brighten the whole day.

NURSERY: We believe children belong in worship. But if your child needs a break, please assist other worshipers and seek out our staffed nursery in the “Kid’s Corner” in the Library Commons. Silent pagers available. For nursing moms, a designated room is available to you, just 20 feet left of the elevator.

CHILDREN: Children’s messages are a part of our Sunday services at 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. Special bul-letins are available from an usher. Worship bags for children are at entrances to the Sanctuary.

COMMUNION: The Lord’s Table is open to believers of all Christian traditions.Adults and children who do not commune are invited to come forward, crossing arms upon the chest for a blessing. Communion is distributed by a practice called intinction; please touch your wafer lightly to the wine. Gluten-free wafers are available at all sta-tions. Grape juice is available on Sundays in the pot-tery chalice at the station furthest left.

FAITH RESOURCES: A library and the nonprofit Book Corner on the main level provide wonderful re-sources for growing your faith. Check them out.

MEMBERSHIP: A one-session Membership Inquiry Class is offered once each month for those interested in exploring what membership at St. Paul involves. The next opportunity will be on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 6:30-9 p.m. OR Saturday, March 23, 9-11:30 a.m. Childcare is available on request. Sign up online at stpaulqc.org/signups, at the Info Center, or call 326-3547.

OF SPECIAL NOTETHIS SUNDAY

▶ Meet you at the market: Members of the Madison Market team and people who come to the market. In the Chapel.

▶ Caring conversations and end-of-life choices: Hospital chaplains Becky Nis-sen, Patty Tillman, and Lisa Gaston. In the Luther Loft.

▶ Bible Study - With the eyes of a child: Jacob wrestles, with Pastor Josh Kestner. In Room 208.

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LEARNING FOR KIDS & YOUTH (10:20-11:05 a.m.)

Practicing faith at home: Today, Feb. 17, in Fellowship Hall. Church is great, but the life of faith truly begins at home with simple rituals around meals, stories, play, and bedtime. Families with children of all ages are invited to gather in Fellowship Hall with Pastors Sara Olson-Smith and Kendra Thompson, and Book Corner manager Karen Holden to explore ways to practice our faith at home. This family learning activity will take the place of regular Sunday school. Kendra Thompson, kendra@stpaulqc.org

SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE (SNL), GRADES 9-12 (7:15-8:30 p.m.)SNL gathers most Sunday nights at St. Paul. It’s a strong framework for highschool youth to live, grow, and serve joyfully. It’s also a fun place to get re-charged before school on Monday morning. Andy Langdon, andy@stpaulqc.org, 326-3547 x228

youth 678 NIGHT: Wednesday, Feb. 27, 6:15-8:15 p.m. Crazy games, fun fellowship, and great Bible study — just for stu-dents in grades 6, 7, and 8. This month is a special event with other Lutheran churches from around the Quad Cit-ies, hosted in the St. Mark Lutheran Church gymnasium. Transportation will be provided. Meet at church and check in with Andy Langdon. The bus will leave at 6:15 p.m. Andy Langdon, andy@

stpaulqc.org

adults GOING DEEPER: Mondays, Feb. 18-March 4, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Church House Living Room. This three-week study will consider On the Brink of Everything by Parker Palmer, avail-able in the Book Corner. Reflecting on his own aging process, Palmer shares wisdom applicable to all phases of the faith-filled life. Contact: Lynn Batcher Robinson, ldbatcher@hotmail.com.

QUILTING: Tuesday, Feb. 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. This devoted group of caring quilters, beginners and

experts alike, gather monthly to sew, tie, cut, and piece together beautiful works of art that are donated to those in need. Cathy Hagglund, crh4quilts@msn.com or Karin Hanson, 563-528-2064

KNITWITS: Third Thursday of each month, 5 p.m., in the Church House Living Room. Next gathering Feb. 21, knitters and crocheters are invited to share time over yarn working on service and individual projects. Don’t know how to knit or crochet? We’ll be glad to teach you. Belinda Holbrook, bhol-brook@mchsi.com

2136 YOUNG ADULTS: Thursday, Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m., join other young adults for dinner and conversation at Azteca 4 (near Theisen’s on N. Brady St. in Davenport). Dr. Jason Mahn from Augustana will lead a discussion - “Green Christians: Why So Few?” Also, save the date Sunday, Feb. 24, for an Oscars watch party. Starts at 6:30 p.m.; location to be determined. Check the St. Paul 2136 Facebook page and this Connections flyer next week for details to come. Pastor Josh Kestner, joshua@

stpaulqc.org

Nova Singers ConcertToday, Feb. 17, 4 p.m., St. Paul Sanctuary

LEARNING FOR ADULTS▶ Religion and the founding of America: Was the U.S. founded on the Chris-

tian religion? What might we say today about the “wall of separation” between church and state? On this President’s Weekend, we’ll take a look at the Founding Fathers’ (and their wives’) views on religion, commenting as well on the role of religion in the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. Pastor Peter W. Marty. In the Chapel.

▶ Practicing faith at home: Pastors Sara Olson-Smith and Kendra Thompson, and Book Corner Manager Karen Holden. See above for more details. In Fellowship Hall.

▶ Bible Study - With the eyes of a child: Begin with reading a story from a children’s Bible before digging more deeply into the scripture itself. Woman at the well, with Pastor Kelsey Fitting-Snyder. In Room 208.

Faith Milestone: 1st GradeSunday, Feb. 24, 10:20-11:05 a.m., Fellowship Hall

When the disciples asked Jesus how they should pray, Jesus responded by teaching them what we call the Lord’s Prayer. To celebrate their 1st Grade Faith Milestone, students and their parents learn together the beauty and depth of these words and their meaning for our lives of faith.

Each first-grader will receive a Spark Psalm Book as a gift from St. Paul. Contact: Kendra Thompson, kendra@stpaulqc.org.

Gather together for dinner and discussion around The Boys in the Bunkhouse, by author Dan Barry. To help with dinner planning, please sign up at stpaulqc.org/signups or outside of the Book Corner.

The Boys in the BunkhouseAll St. Paul Reads | Feb. 28 | 6-8 p.m.

Registration for new students will take place in the Library Commons on Monday, Feb. 25, 9 a.m.-12 noon.

A new classroom will be added this coming year, one especially for 5-year-olds. B4K (Before Kindergarten) is designed for students who areeligible to start kindergarten but could benefit from an additional year of preschool. The class will meet Monday through Thursday from 8:45-11:45 a.m. Tuition is $200 per month.

For more information about St. Paul Preschool, or to request a tour, contact Karen Strusz, preschool director, at karenstrusz@stpaulqc.org or 563-326-3547 ext. 219.

ST. PAUL PRESCHOOL

SOCIAL WORKER AVAILABLE FOR APPOINTMENTS: St. Paul’s social worker, Angie Vaaler, is available to supple-ment the counseling services of our pastors. Her service to St. Paul members and the Madison Elementary School community assists those who may be going through a dif-ficult transition, struggling in relationships, experiencing depression or anxiety, working through some trauma, or in need of a listening ear. On staff part-time, Angie is available for appointments: 563-326-3547 ext. 312.

MEMBERSHIP INQUIRY CLASS: Join a group of others Tuesday, Feb. 19, 6:30-9 p.m., exploring life and faith in this place. Find out what the commit-ments, values, and directions are for this congregation. Sign up at the Info Center or online at stpaulqc.org/signups. Pastor Sara Olson-Smith, sara@stpaulqc.org

YOUTH MISSION TRIP: July 14-19, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Youth in grades 9-12 spend the week serving in the community and building friendships and their faith. Cost is $250. Housing plans are to stay at a college campus. Most meals are included in the cost. Signup online at stpaulqc.org/signups. Dead-line to signup is March 6; $100 registration fee due at signup. First meeting will be Wednesday, March 6, 8-8:45 p.m. Questions? Contact Andy Langdon, director of youth ministries, andy@stpaulqc.org.