St. Paul Lutheran Church and School
700 Ardenlee Parkway
Peachtree City, Georgia 30269
Church - 770-487-0339 School - 770-486-3545

Week of August 21, 2005
Please keep the following in your prayers this week:

Health Concerns - Connie Stoyakovich, Cele Eifert's sister; Monroe Williams, Bill Willams father; Janet Neubauer, Barbara Williams, Linda Kuhl, Nancy Ellis, Wanda Arnett, Ruth Breeden's mother; Erma Kuhl, Linda Kuhl's mother; Anna Renfroe, Jason Gerken, Susan Hopkins, Randy and Donna Clark's daughter; Derek Jett, Sharon Allred, Mike Doil's sister; Delores Pinter and Pastor Janssen

Our Nation:
" Our leaders
" Military personnel and their families
" Safety and protection for Major Steve Skelton, Dan Palisch's nephew; and Chaplain David Smith now serving in Iraq.

School Ministry:
" The teachers, staff and students of St. Paul Lutheran School,
especially this week, Mr. Dan Palisch, Principal.

Birthdays This Week: Brittany Burke, Randy Clark, Rose Meyers, Meghann Pinter, Joni Schuler, Vivian Vehrs

Anniversaries This Week: Paul and Helen Van't Hof

The Altar Flowers are given today by the Plotkin Family.

Please phone the Church Office, 770-487-0339, or email us at jburke@stpaulptc.org if you are entering the hospital, so that we might visit you and keep you in our prayers.
SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS OPPORTUNITIES

ADULT BIBLE CLASS
THE BOOK OF MATTHEW - led by Gary Engel in the Adult Bible Study Room. Join us for an insightful look at the book of Matthew as we study God's word and apply it to our lives.

ST. PAUL DISCOVERY CLASS - Adult Inquirers Class -Pastor Schepmann leads this Bible class for all those interested in learning more about their Christian faith, those who are new to the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and are desiring to join St. Paul Lutheran Church, and those who would like to review some of the basic teachings and doctrines of the LCMS. The class is open for everyone, questions are encouraged, and study guides will be provided for all in attendance.

CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL

SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERINGS through the month of August will go toward Operation Kid-to-Kid, a worldwide mission project to send school supply kits to needy children in Africa. This is the mission project focus for the Serengeti Trek vacation Bible school this summer. Monies collected in Sunday school will be used to purchase items needed to complete kits that will be gathered by Safari Crews during VBS.

UPCOMING BIBLE CLASSES

BRINGING UP BOYS is a warm, humorous, and commonsense video curriculum based on Dr. James Dobson's best selling book of the same title. Chuck and Linda Anderson are the facilitators for this class beginning Sunday, September 11th from 9:30 - 10:30 am in the 5th grade classroom.

THAT THE WORLD MAY KNOW is a video-based study by Ray VanderLaan. It was filmed on location in Israel and brings God's Word to Life with astounding relevance for modern believers. The first part of this series will begin Sunday, October 9th with Dan McCauley as the facilitator. The class will be held from 9:30 - 10:30 am in the school library.

STEWARDSHIP LAST WEEK

ATTENDANCE
8:15 Worship 62
10:45 Worship 202

OUR MEMBERS GIVING RESPONSE TO GOD
Last Sunday $ 9153.65
Weekly Expenses $ 6750.00

WEEKLY BIBLE CLASS OPPORTUNITIES

MEN'S BIBLE CLASS meets at the Atlanta Bread Company (in the Avenue) on Wednesday mornings at 6:00 a.m. We are going through the book "If You Want To Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of The Boat" by John Ortberg which has been an incredible study on faith and courage. Bring your Bibles and comments as we go through this study that will take a closer look as we learn how to better trust God. This is a great way to study God's Word and fellowship with other men.

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY Calling all women to a great opportunity for fun and fellowship! We meet on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 - 11 in the Bible Study Room. We are doing a study called "A Mary Heart in a Martha World". Please come and bring your friends. If you have questions, please contact Kirsten Abresch at 770-304-1710.

CROSSWAYS is an in-depth study of the entire Bible. Greg Bligh facilitates this study on Wednesday evenings beginning August 24th. The class meets in the Bible Study Room at 7:00 pm. Contact Greg at 770-631-8039 for more information.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

A SIXTH GRADE TEACHER IS NEEDED due to the upcoming move of Mrs. Blouch. We are currently seeking names of candidates. We have contacted the district office, universities, and are currently running an ad in the newspaper. Four candidates have already been interviewed. All applicants must be elementary school and middle school degreed and certified. Please contact Dan Palisch in the school office if you have any recommendations.
INTERESTED IN A CUB SCOUT TROOP AT ST. PAUL? St. Paul is pursuing the opportunity for Cub Scouting for our 1st-5th graders. If your 1st-5th grade boy is interested, there will be a parent information meeting on Wednesday, August 24th at 7pm. Please see the bulletin insert for more information.

DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY (DYM) CALL COMMITTEE UPDATE. Telephone interviews have been completed and the field of 37 candidates has been narrowed down to 3. These candidates will be invited in September for a visit and 2nd interview. Please continue to keep this entire process in your prayers. If you have any questions, please contact any members of the DYM call committee. Thanks so much!

SERMON SERIES - "From Burn-out To Balance," will take a closer look at Scripture and what God's Word has to say about taking control of our overloaded, stressed-out, and complicated lives. Through this sermon series, we pray that you will gain new insight and understanding about bringing peace, calm, quiet and "balance' into your life. What a great opportunity to use this message series to invite your friends and co-workers.

CROSSWAYS IS HERE! Come join us for this wonderful discipleship-enhancing walk through the Bible. This promises to be a life altering event, so be sure to signup by the coffee pot in the fellowship area. WE WILL START WEDNESDAY AUGUST 24TH AT 7PM, and meet every Wed at that time. Class schedule follows the school calendar - when school is out, class is out. Class is open to all confirmation-age-and-older congregants, friends, and family. Cost for the full two years' worth of material is $49. Please see Greg Bligh (770.631.8039) for more info.

THE RETURN OF MEN'S BASKETBALL IS HERE! We will play every Sunday from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the gym.

ALTAR FLOWERS are provided for us weekly by Braelinn Florist in Peachtree City.

UPCOMING EVENT

7TH AND 8TH GRADE CONFIRMAND AND PARENT MEETING - AUG. 28TH. Parents, you should have received a letter inviting you to attend a conformation informational meeting for parents and confirmands. This meeting will give an overview of this year's curriculum, establish meeting times and dates, and provide you an opportunity to ask questions. The meeting will be held immediately following late service on August 28th in the Adult Bible Study room.

LADIES BUNCO will be held at 7:00 p.m. on August 30th (hosted by Jean Bixby). Please contact Jean or Sue Cromie at uncannyrose@aol.com for more information/directions.

YOUTH NEWS

THE SUNDAY NIGHT HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MEETING has been modified. We'll meet every other Sunday night from 7PM - 8:30PM, here at the church. Come hang out, and bring a friend. We meet again on August 28th, at which time we'll plan out the activities for the upcoming school year.

THE HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH is hosting the games for today's Rally Day. If you would like to help and have not yet gotten an assignment from Brenda Spieler, please see her immediately following the service.
4 NIGHTS IN OCTOBER! Contemporary Chistian music right here in Peachtree City. Brenda Spieler and Bonnie West will be ordering tickets for Saturday night October 8th. (Times not available yet). All youth are welcome (6th-12th).

Come with us to see artists like Superchic[k], Pillar, Sanctus Real and Audio Adrenaline. EMAIL Bonnie today if you would like to join us. johnbonniewest@comcast.net or call 678-364-8983.

The ticket price is $25 if ordered by this Monday, otherwise the price goes up incrementally the closer we get to the concert. Please plan ahead, it promises to be an awesome evening of upbeat, positive Christian music. If you would like more information visit the website www.4nights.org

EXTREME MAKE-OVER: FAITH EDITION. The Florida/Georgia District Middle School Gathering will be held November 4-6 at Lake Yale in Leesburg, FL. The guest speaker will be Bill Yonker. Mark your calendars and watch for more details!
HELP WANTED

ATTENTION ALL ACOLYTES and those who want to be acolytes --please let Cele Eifert (770-632-6417 or ron-cele@att.net) know ASAP if you want to serve as a new acolyte or if you are a returning acolyte, what dates in Sept, Oct, Nov and Dec, that you cannot serve and also if you need to change what services you prefer to serve. Deadline is 25Aug.

THERE ARE QUITE A FEW OPEN DATES left on the Fellowship Coffee sign-up sheet, located across from the church mailboxes. Your help is needed. Please add your name to the list to provide baked goods (homemade or store bought, we're not picky!) for the fellowship period between Sunday school and services. And "Thank You!" to all who have participated in the past. Your help is greatly appreciated.

IF YOU ARE HOLDING A KEY TO THE BUILDING and haven't turned in your Key Inventory Sheet, please take a moment to do so. If you have misplaced yours, there are extras in the Palisch church mailbox. Please complete it, sign your name and return to Doris Palisch ASAP. Thank you so much for your assistance!

K.I.D.S. SAVINGS STAMPS

LCEF's STAMPS FOR KIDS are a colorful and child friendly means by which you can teach your child about saving money and at the same time allowing his/her investment to help fund the mission of Lutheran churches and schools through Lutheran Church Extension Fund. See our display at the library door after services.

HERE'S WHAT'S GOING ON THIS WEEK

Sunday, August 21, 2005
Church
4:00 p.m. Men's Basketball

Monday, August 22, 2005
Church
Pastor Schepmann's day off with family

Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Church
3:30 p.m. Assimilation Committee Meeting

Wednesday, August 25, 2005
Church
6:00 a.m . Men's Bible Study - Atlanta Bread Co., PTC
9:30 a.m. Women's Bible Study - Bible Study Room
7:00 p.m. Cub Scout Informational Meeting

School
8:30 a.m. Chapel

WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Sunday, August 21, 2005
8:15 a.m. - Traditional Service Worship Center
Greeter Joanne Poole
Reader Tamie Worthington
Ushers John and Christian Adams
Acolyte Tye Rochner
Altar Guild Joanne Poole
Counters Kevin and Cindy Brown
Elder Tim Skrastins and Charlie Johnson
9:45 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Bible Class
Nursery Deanna Skrastins and Ashley Poole
10:45 a.m. - Contemporary Service Worship Center
Greeters Kevin and Cindy Brown
Reader Donna Clark
Ushers Brian Walter and Brandon Popinga
Acolyte Justin Doil
Altar Guild Janeen Jamison
Counters Kevin and Cindy Brown
Elder Greg Bickhart

WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Sunday, August 28, 2005
8:15 a.m. - Traditional Service Worship Center
Greeter Brenda Flegler
Reader Kathy Blouch
Ushers Larry Littman and Nathan Krug
Acolyte Alex Deters
Altar Guild Joanne Poole
Counters Kevin and Cindy Brown
Elder Gary Engel
9:45 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Bible Class
Nursery Cheryl Adams and Leigh Karas
10:45 a.m. - Contemporary Service Worship Center
Greeters John and Bonnie West
Reader Rita Janssen
Ushers Gene Bollin and Bob Bixby
Acolyte Zack Behnke
Altar Guild Janeen Jamison
Counters Kevin and Cindy Brown
Elder Jim Bode and Mike Doil