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A Message from Pastor
Every three years, members of our church body gather together from all over the country to take part in the National Synodical Convention. Every circuit sends representatives. This year the convention will be in Phoenix Arizona, July 18-23. In years past, we have been blessed to have Jeff Heller go as our circuit lay delegate. This year, Pastor Ethan is going to represent the churches in our area as the Pastoral Delegate. Keep our Synod in your prayers as there are many important things that will be brought before our delegates. Pray for faithfulness to Christ's mission and faithfulness to the Word of God and solid doctrine. Pray for our universities and seminaries as they prepare the future leaders for service in our churches and schools. Pray that all continues to be done to the Glory of God.
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TRANSFER THE BLESSINGS: Your Christian Preamble
We often think about our “Last Will and Testament” simply as directing dollars. But in effect, it is your last word about anything that is on your heart. Most people don’t use it for that, but you can. You can include a “Christian Preamble” by which you testify to your faith. (If your will is already complete, you can write a “family blessing” and put it with your will. Your LCMS Foundation Associate Gift Planning Counselor can help. Contact Ray Pagels, Christian Estate Planner at his cell: 847—226-2262 or [email protected]
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FOOD PANTRY UPDATE: 165 households visited the St Paul of the Cross food pantry in June. Most needed items are cold cereal, pancake mix and syrup, canned tuna and WHITE rice (l lb.). Thank you for your continuing support!
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MISSION OF THE MONTH: Mission India, our July mission of the month, takes a holistic approach to the people it hopes to reach for Christ. Because many families need the income from their working children ages 5-14., child labor is rampant in India. These uneducated children grow up without the necessary skills to provide adequately for their families. Reaching children Through Bible clubs has been an effective way to break the poverty cycle. Children are enrolled in these clubs where they are introduced to the Gospel, along with singing, games, and tutoring. Parents are invited to see what their children have learned, and are thus also introduced to the Gospel. In addition, Mission India offers adult literacy classes to the many illiterate people of India. UNESCO estimates that India is home to over 200 million people who have never had the opportunity to be educated. They were never taught hygiene habits, they can’t read street signs, and often marry off very young daughters in order to have one less mouth to feed. Adults can attend the Mission India Gospel-oriented literacy classes after work each day and learn basic reading and math skills. In addition, they learn about their rights in society and the importance of sending their children to school, as well as information about nutrition and child-rearing.
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PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR PRAYERS:
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Elizabeth Okray, Frank Brant Avila, Janet Reich, Carol Claybaker, Gigi Breitzman, Livia Grace Gallo, Daniel Avila, Sr., Eleanor Claybaker, Richard Avila, Carol Mraz, Laura Peter, Jeanette Peter
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LAST WEEK'S ATTENDANCE AND FINANCIALS
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Weekly Giving Report - 07/12/26
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Internal Gifts/Receipts - General Fund External Gifts/Receipts
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White Envelope Giving/Plate Offering
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St Paul Food Pantry - 30.00
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Worship Attendance: Saturday 07/11 30 Sunday 07/12 155 TOTAL 185
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Join Us for Sunday School!
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Sunday School registration is now open! Sunday School begins September 20th and meets on Sundays from 9:45–10:45 a.m. for preschool through middle school students. Read more for program details and the registration link.
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Confirmation Registration
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Read more for Confirmation details and the registration link.
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Kickoff Friday Family Fellowship
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Join us for Friday Family Fellowship on September 11th at 6:00 PM in the gym! Enjoy dinner and Bible study for all ages.
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Comfort Dog Ministry Shoe Drive
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Start saving your gently-used shoes for our Shoe Drive supporting the Comfort Dog Ministry!
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Show Up For Our Youth
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Be an encouraging presence for our youth! Sign up for a time slot on Sunday evenings! Read more for link to sign up.
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How the Sausage is Made (Sermon Study) - August 18, 2026
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With Pastor Ethan on Paternity leave, Pastor Matt interviews worship leader, Greg Lendy about last week's sermon on Psalm 130 and next week's sermon, the final in the series, on Psalm 150. Greg talks about the process of leading and writing Music for worship.
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The Things of God
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In Matthew 16 and Romans 12, God's Word gives us insight into the deeply counter-cultural nature of the Christian Faith. Following Jesus looks so different from following the ways of the world, and the Things of God are so much higher and better and than the things below. We have a God who defied convention to die and rise for …
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Praise the Lord!
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Pastor Matt brings us the the conclusion of our Psummer of Psalms series with the last Psalm - Psalm 150. In this Psalm we are reminded to sing "Hallelujah!" or Praise the Lord! God has done so much for us, and the Psalms remind us of so many aspects of God's love alive in our lives. We go to the …
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CHURCH OFFICE 847-823-6656
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Nichole Wandel, Office Administrator
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Matthew J. Hoffmann, Pastor
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Ethan Luft, Associate Pastor
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Jordan Holliday, Director of Music
Christa Neve, Director of Comm. and Media
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Greg Lendy, Contemporary Worship
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Hillary Delanty, Principal
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SCHOOL OFFICE 847-823-9308
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