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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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July Youth Group Schedule
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Read more for the full summer youth group schedule!
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Men's Fellowship July 23rd - Macushla Brewing Co.
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Join us for Men's Fellowship on July 23rd at Macushla Brewing Co. from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Enjoy good conversation and great company!
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Baby Sprinkle for Baby Boy Luft
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The Board of Fellowship invites you to celebrate the upcoming arrival of Baby Boy Luft! Join us for a Baby Sprinkle on Sunday, July 26, following the 9:30 a.m. worship service in the gym. Read more to see registry and to RSVP by July 19.
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Youth Group Ministry Kickoff and Grill Out
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Middle school and high school youth and their parents are invited to our Youth Ministry Kickoff and Grill Out! Join us for food and important information about the upcoming year.
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How to Watch Latest Sermons
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Read more for instructions on how to watch the latest sermons!
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How The Sausage is Made (Sermon Study) - July 16, 2026
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In this episode, the pastors talk about prayer as more than a routine—it’s one way God protects and redirects our hearts. They explore how prayer helps pull us away from idolatry and back toward God’s enduring love, especially through the promises reflected in Psalm 89 and the Hebrew idea of chesed, or steadfast love. It’s a thoughtful conversation about how …
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Established for Eternity
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Pastor Matt takes us through selections from Psalm 89. In this Psalm, we are told to remember the promises God made to King David that God will, "establish your offpring forever, and build your throne for all generations." We see that God did just this, but not through the means of power that we imagine. No, God established Jesus as …
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Why God Gives Us Prayer
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Pastor Ethan continues our Psummer of Psalms series this week with a look at Psalm 86. This prayer of David not only teaches us how to pray but it sheds light on WHY God has given us this precious gift. (The reason may not be what you'd expect). Listen in and you'll learn about prayer from a whole new perspective.
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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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