Miracle at sea
April 9, 2012
On May 6, we’ll hear from Eleanor Anderson (member Jim Nelson’s mom) about her incredible childhood adventure. In 1941, a ship carrying Christian missionaries in the South Atlantic was fired on my a German raider and sank. Eleanor will tell us how she, her family, and other passengers were rescued and traveled back to safety, recounting the tale told in her book Miracle at Sea. Join us for worship for the Fifth Sunday of Easter on May 6 at 10 am, and then stay for coffee and Eleanor’s story 11:30-12:30. All are welcome!
Shepherding Zion, our sister congregation
April 9, 2012
St. Paul’s is the “shepherding congregation” for members of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jersey City, which will close its doors on April 22. Zion has been a presence in the Greenville area since 1877. As a shepherding congregation, we will welcome any of Zion’s members who wish to join us and maintain their record books for six months, after which they will go to the NY Synod archives. Pastor Jessica will write letters of transfer for any Zion members who wish to join other churches. We mourn with our sisters and brothers from Zion and offer them our prayers and support.
Zumba is coming!
March 19, 2012
Sharing Place volunteer David Smith is promising Zumba classes in May to help raise money for the Sharing Place food pantry. Stay tuned!
Women’s group meeting
March 19, 2012
The women’s group of St. Paul Lutheran Church is reading An Altar in the World by Barbara Brown Taylor. The group typically discusses two or three chapters per session. We meet at the parsonage, and usually someone brings a snack to share. The next meeting will be held on Monday, April 23, at 7 pm. See Pastor Jessica if you would like to receive a copy of the book–but don’t stay away just because you haven’t read it.
New members received
March 19, 2012
We were pleased to receive two new members into our fellowship in February: Chuck and Meg Heery. If you have not already welcomed them, please do. In case you can’t find them, Chuck is the tall one and Meg is the one with the flute.