St. Paul United Methodist Church
Growing the Faith of the People
On Friday, September 29, 2023, our Confirmation Class visited Shearith Israel for the Sukkot service. Sukkot is a week-long Jewish holiday that celebrates the autumn harvest. It is one of the most joyful festivals in Judaism, meant to bring families, friends, and communities together. The holiday also commemorates the 40 years that Jews spent in the desert after escaping slavery in Egypt. Thank you to Rabbi Brian Glusman!
This year’s Vacation Bible School centered around a space theme, with the motto “Shine Jesus’ Light.” Just like a star, we are reminded to continuously shine with Jesus’ teachings in mind. All astronauts enjoyed fantastic voyages each day with science, arts and crafts, story time, recreation, cinema, and of course, snacks!
Thank you to our volunteers! You made this happen! We want to send a “stellar” thank you to Molly Coleman, Anna Garcia, Rachel Williams, and Sara Rumph. Also, thank you to parents and children for your donations to the Ukraine Ministries! Because of your giving, our children in orphanages will receive $1512.71! We’d also like to announce that our Space Rangers group raised the most money for this important mission!
Thank you again for a successful week of VBS!
Fun was had by all at this year’s Easter Egg Hunt! The Easter Bunny and her sister gave out hugs and treats as the children anxiously awaited the word “GO!” There was a flurry of pastel colors and smocking to get to those eggs. Many babies were satisfied with just one egg while the older children were on a race for the Prize Egg. Thank you to Sharon Bunn, Carol Henderson, Merett and Lon Alexander (homeowners), Joy Sloan Bohn (pictures), parents, participants, Libbie Key, Mary Dell Borneman, those who donated eggs, and to the youth for hiding eggs!
On Friday, February 24, 2023, all were invited to a reception honoring Mrs. Nan Konze. “Miss” Nan has led our Preschool with so much love for the past nine years! Nan, thank you for loving so many little ones, as well as the teachers, the parents, and St. Paul UMC. Your leadership has been invaluable to the Preschool. We’ll see her as a fellow member, so please congratulate her!
The next event for Confirmands is Epworth By The Sea on St. Simons Island, Georgia. The dates are Friday- Sunday, February 3-5, 2023. We will leave St. Paul at 12:30 p.m. on Friday and return on Sunday by 6:30 p.m.
COST: $215 pays for lodging and meals (except Sunday’s Lunch). Extra money may be needed for the Gift
Shop and vending machines (dollar bills)
We will learn “Wesley’s Rules For Living,” tour a museum, visit the beach, experience history at Fort Frederica, and have bonfires! A lot of activities, a lot of fun, and (of course) a lot of spiritual growth will be happening for our Confirmands during this first weekend of February!
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 was a BLAST! Thank you for participating in the Chili Cookoff, Costume Parade, and Trick or Treating! The chili was so yummy that there was a tie between Sally Key Bowden and Caroline Varner Fields!
