Bulletin Announcements

We are still broadcasting our services over the radio. Tune to FM 95.9. Broadcast extends about ¼ mile from the church building, so feel free to park in the parking lot or nearby streets. Each week before the service, bulletins are distributed to those parked in the parking lot.
Thrivent will meet today following the worship service. If you are a Thrivent member and unable to attend, but have an idea for a project, let one of the advocates know your idea. Thank you.
Sunday School will not be meeting today.
Please give your announcements for the bulletin to Tonya by 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Items may be left in the bulletin box or messages may be emailed to stpaulsec@arvig.net. Thank you.
SPY (St. Paul’s Youth) will begin Wednesday with a pizza party! SPY is for Kindergarten –Grade 6 and will meet 5:30 —7:00 p.m. Bring a friend!
PASTOR RON JOBE has graciously agreed to serve St. Paul’s as Vacancy Pastor. Communion will continue weekly in the fellowship hall until plans can be made to transition to the sanctuary. Confirmation details are being discussed and will be announced in the next couple of weeks.
The quarterly voters' meeting is scheduled for next Sunday following the worship service.
Main Street Living Programming: Oct. 25: Rev Michael Zeigler, Lutheran Hour Speaker, presents the message:"No Boasting. Just Belonging," based on Romans 3:19-28. This Is The Life program (to be determined) "Main Street Living" is a locally produced TV program that includes a 30 minute worship service led by participating pastors of the Minnesota North and North Dakota Distrcts of our LCMS, along with a 30 minute Lutheran Hour program (Normally "This is The Life' along with occasional church-season specials). Programs are broadcast starting at 9:00 a.m. Central time on the following FOX stations: Fargo-Moorhead: KVRR Channel 15.1
St Paul's Trunk or Treat Committee is very disappointed to announce that because of COVID-19 we will not be having the dinner and trunk-or-treat this year. WE believe we have a responsibility to the community and our "truckers" to ensure everyone's health and safety. Since we usually have over 200 "treaters" we think it is wise to cancel for this year. WE plan on hosting again in 2021.
The MN north branch of Orphan Grain Train has sent one semi load of potatoes from a supplier/donor near Long Prairie. This load ws 46, 200 lbs. The potatoes have been shipped to Ysleta Mission at EL Paso, TX. Distribution is done at the Mission and helps those in need at churches in Texas and Mexico. Ysleta Mission helps feed the hungry, nurtures their ministries, and educates the leaders in 11 affiliated mission sites in El Paso and northern Mexico. During the pandemic, the need is greater than ever. The cost for this load of potatoes was $2, 310, and the shipping cost will be about $3, 450. Please prayerfully consider sending a conation for these costs. Your gift is greatly appreciated and can be sent to Orphan Grain Train, PO Box 61, Morris MN 56267. Make checks payable to Orphan Grain Train. Please leave memo space on check blank or write "shipping". Any other word makes it designated money for that item only. - Gene Pasche, Chariman MN North Branch Orphan Grain Train.
As we begin the calling process for a new pastor, the MN North District asks that each member of the congregation complete the Congregational Goals and Pastoral Expectations survey. This survey will be arriving shortly in the mail and is extremely important to the process. The district president uses the survey responses to choose pastors that match our needs. Please complete the form and return to church in person or by mail no later than Sunday, November 8. There will be a bin by the church mailboxes, or the forms can be placed under the door of the secretary's office. Thank you for your cooperation.