Weekend of February 7-8, 2015 Preacher: Pastor Danny Tutwiler

Readings: Isaiah 40:21-31, 1 Corinthians 9:16-27, Mark 1:29-39

This is the last weekend

to sign-up for our Hesed House

servant event on Feb. 14-15!

Immediate Position Open

for Cemetery Sexton (caretaker).

Stop by the church office for a

job description handout or call

Omer Horton (630-947-3993) for

more information .

Youth Ministry Nerf Night is

this Sunday evening, February 8th from 5:30pm-8pm.

Informational Meeting This Sunday,

February 8th

at 9:30 am in the

Family Life Center.

C h u r c h N e w s & U p c o m i n g E v e n t s

LADIES, YOU ARE INVITED TO REGISTER FOR THE SATURDAY, MARCH 14 – HEARTS AT HOME “WOW MOM: UNLEASH YOUR SUPERPOWER” WOMEN’S CONFERENCE IN NORMAL, IL

Details: Cost to register is $98. Register yourself at http://heartsathome.org/index.php/events/national-2015

and click on the far right “REGISTER SATURDAY” button BY NO LATER THAN 2/18/15.

Departing St. Paul’s campus sharply at 6:00 am. The group driving down will need to be in Normal by 8:00 am so that packets can be picked up. The main session begins at 8:30 am.

Contact Janelle Neuhaus if you planning on roadtripping to this event. Janelle’s home # is 630-897-7324 and her email is janelle.neuhaus@comcast.net.

This is the LAST weekend to sign-up for Hesed House. OUR HESED HOUSE SERVANT EVENT IS NEXT WEEKEND, February 14-15!!! If you are able to donate food or time, please sign-up at the Welcome Center in the Ministry Opportunities Book under the Hesed House tab. Monetary donations are also accepted. Thank you for showing God's love on Valentine’s Day to the area's poorest! Please contact the Hesed House Ministry Co-Chairs with any questions: Sonja Meyer, JMSM76@aol.com, 630-464-8210, Terri Carlson, tcarlson97@comcast.net, 630-606-3793.

STEPHEN MINISTRY TEAM OUTREACH SERVANT EVENT The Stephen Ministry Team will have a servant event on Monday, March 9th from 6:30 pm till 8 pm at Feed My Starving Children in Aurora, IL. There are 18 slots still available for this rewarding outreach opportunity. Please sign-up at the Welcome Center in the Ministry Opportunities Book.

YOUNG AT HEART REMINDER Meet at Colonial Café on Galena Blvd at 11:30 am on Tuesday, February 10th to celebrate our 38th anniversary.

PALMS FOR ASHES Please put your palms from last year in the bin located in the narthex. We will burn them and use them for the Ash Wednesday services on February 18th. Please contact David Kellen with any questions at dkellen@stpaulaurora.org. Thanks!

MEN, YOU ARE INVITED TO THE FIRST MONTHLY

GATHERING OF THE men of barbecue!

This will be on Tuesday, February 17, 7:00 pm at Chili’s (on Orchard north of St.

Paul). This is a great opportunity for the church to be out and in the community!

This is a non-threatening event to invite your neighbors or co-workers to! This is

one way to get to know other St. Paul fellas! RSVP to Craig Mattes at

cmattes@stpaulaurora.org as early as possible so that we can get tables reserved.

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR: SPRING BREAK CAMP VBS SUMMER CAMP Theme: EASTER FUN! THEME: EVEREST! March 30-April 3rd June 22 – June 26 7AM-6PM 9AM – 12noon 3 years to 12 years 3 years to 12 years *special needs camp too! *special needs camp too! $135/child $20/child ** deadline = March 15th Deadline = June 8th Register and pay online NOW at: https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/SPA85 *this site also lists all dates for Summer Camps at Saint Paul including art, crafts, space, serving, sports, and day camps!!!

Chi ldren’s Min istry

Y o u t h M i n i s t r y

FEBRUARY 8th

– NERF NIGHT! from 5:30pm-8pm. Youth Ministry will have its second ever Nerf Night. Come at 5:30pm for bible study and snacks, then get ready for an epic Nerf War throughout the building.

MARCH 20

th-22

nd – CRAVE! On the weekend of March 20-22,

Youth Ministry will be having its first ever CRAVE weekend. Open to both Jr. High and High School, CRAVE weekend will immerse youth in God’s Word, service, and fellowship for a whole weekend starting late Friday night and ending after church on Sunday. The price is $15 and includes meals for the weekend and a T-Shirt. By the end of the weekend, youth will have participated in worship, small group studies, a serving opportunity, interacted with our guest speaker, and had a blast at the CRAVE Party on Saturday night. If you are interested in hosting a group for the weekend or if you need a sign-up form please email Andrew Tutwiler at atutwiler@stpaulaurora.org

IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO GET CONNECTED TO A JESUS WORDS SMALL GROUP! Contact Craig Mattes, Director of Group Life, TODAY at cmattes@stpaulaurora.org, 630-896-3250, ext. 623.

EASTER LILY ORDER FORMS Please pick up your Easter Lily order forms in the narthex and be sure to return them by Sunday, March 22nd.

POWERHOUSE TEAM IS EXPANDING! SERVE WITH US! Applications are now being accepted for: Nursery Staff, Spring Break and Summer Camp, Special Needs Camp, Powerhouse Kids, Sunday Wristband Greeters/Distributers, Sunday School Assistants, and VBS Coordinators! NOTE FOR ALL: Applicants wishing to work for our Children’s Ministry, must be legally able to work in the US. All persons including volunteers must complete the required training, and pass a background security clearance. Pick up an application on the Children’s Ministry table outside the sanctuary, or contact Deaconess Brenna in the church office or at children@stpaulaurora.org

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Every Friday at St. Paul 6:00 - Dinner & Fellowship

7:00 - Worship/ Large Group

8:00 - Small Groups

9:00 - Dessert and Fellowship (child care is available)

Celebrate Recovery —

Recovery cannot be accomplished by yourself. Actually, trying to do everything yourself is often what got

you into trouble in the first place! To be successful on your Road to Recovery you need God, your own

commitment and the support and encouragement of friends.

All of us have hurts, hang-ups, or habits that affect our entire family. Experience the freedom of those chains

breaking off. Contact Larry Miller at lmiller2275@gmail.com for more details.

Outreach M i n i s t r y STEPHEN MINISTERS CARE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE:

Grieving, In a crisis, In need of long-term care, Dying, Hospitalized, Divorcing, Experiencing losses as they age, Going through a crisis of childbirth, The family and friends of people in crisis.

Stephen Ministers: Listen, Explore feelings, Pray, Share Christ’s Love, Maintain confidentiality, Attend to the caregiving process, and leave the results to God.

For more information about Stephen Ministry, contact Andy Hoffman at andrewj.hoffman@comcast.net

St. Paul Board of Directors Jack Meyer (Chairman), Ann West (Vice Chairman), Louanne Heinisch (Secretary),

John Hendrickson, Mel Wille

S c h o o l N e w s ONLY 2 SUNDAY'S LEFT (FEBRUARY 8 & 15) TO BUY YOUR TICKETS for the school's silent auction fundraiser on March 13, 2015. Tickets will be sold by the narthex kitchen. Silent Auction items include: Disney World park hopper tickets for Family of 4 and accommodation package, Cancun Vacation for a family of 4, South Africa Hunting package (8 Days, 7 nights), Cubs Tickets, American Girl Doll, Paramount Theater Tickets to Les Miserables, 3 or 6 night RV Rental, Shedd Acquarium Tickets, Chicago Field Museum Tickets, Massages, Coopers Hawk Wine & Wine Club membership, Golf clubs, Brookfield Zoo Family Package, Zip Line Tour in Lake Geneva, Golf packages, and much, much more! TICKETS MUST BE purchased in advance. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. To donate items or for more information please contact Elizabeth Rakow 630-479-9743 elizabethrakow@gmail.com or Mili French mfrench@stpaulaurora.org. All Donations must be received by February 20th.

STEPHEN MINISTRY TEAM OUTREACH AT FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN Monday, March 9th from 6:30 pm till 8 pm, sign-up at the Welcome Center.

What are some “Smart”

items to donate to those in need:

1. Don’t give outlandish

things (candied fruitcake)

2. Do Give No Cook Foods.. Granola bars, crackers, Spam, tuna, peanut butter

3. Leave food in the original package

4. Think Simple…(instant coffee, Bisquick)

5. Label special dietary needs (circle gluten-free)

6. Make it easy to open… we would really appreciate stocking some pouches of non-perishable food for homeless walk-ins at the church

7. Ask what’s needed… contact Addie Hatfield (630) 664-8820 for specific needs like soap, toilet paper, diapers, etc

8. Cookies or other treats for kids can put a smile on one’s face.

Thank you so much for all

you give and share! We have served many in need!

TO MAKE DISCIPLES WHO MAKE DISCIPLES

DENTIST WITH A HEART

The 15th annual “Dentist With a Heart” month will be held throughout February, 2015. Many area dentists from the Fox Valley area will be opening their doors to the needy, offering free services for the month. $1 million in free services have been provided to over 3,500 patients in the last 10 years. FREE SERVICES FOR THE DAY INCLUDE: • CLEANING • X-RAY • DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES • FILLINGS • EXTRACTIONS We will not be able to provide more involved services such as crowns, bridges, root canals and dentures due to time constraints. We limit our services to patients over the age of 3 years and an adult must accompany anyone under 18. How do I get treatment? Simply select a date, and service location from the list of participating dentists. Some appointments are needed or specific days are scheduled and calls will not be taken. Simply arrive at the location selected prior to the starting time listed for that office. Patients will be treated on a first come, first serve basis. What if I am unable to receive treatment at that location? Select another date and service location. Be sure to arrive early to insure your chances of receiving treatment that day. Who is eligible? Anyone in need, from ages 3 years through adults. An adult must accompany anyone under the age of 18. Do I need to bring proof of income or need? No. The event is run on an honor system. We trust that if you seek treatment you are truly in need.

http://dentistwithaheartonline.org

Kitty will have the schedules available in the parish nursing “corner” near the narthex kitchen or leave a message and I’ll email them to you

As servants of God, we have commended ourselves in every way:

….in purity, understanding, patience and kindness, ; in the Holy

Spirit and in sincere love;

2 Corinthians 6:4,6 NIV Kitty Weber, parish nurse, 630-896-3250 ext 608

kittyweber@sbcglobal.net

FEBRUARY 2015

PARISH NURSING

W e e k l y a t S t . P a u l

Bible Studies

Sunday Bible Study with Joe Thomas from 9:30-10:30 am in the Meeting Center of the new building. High School Bible Study: contact Andrew Tutwiler. Adult Special Needs Bible Class 9:30 am in room 202. (September-May) No class on Men’s Breakfast Sundays. Children’s Church for 3-10 years meets at 8 am, 9:30 am, and 11 am. Themes relate to the Gospel Lesson of the day. Powerhouse Sunday S’cool 9:30-10:30 am in the Modular building.

Monday Living Lights Bible Class meets 9-11 am in the Meeting Center of the new building. Contact: Wanda Horton at 630-947-4559.

Tuesday Men’s Bible Study, 7-8 am in the Meeting Center of the new building. Contact: Pastor Walt DeMoss at 630-896-3250 ext. 603. St. Paul Men's Club meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm from September through May in the New Building. Contact Bill Witte at 630-554-2103 or 630-710-5214 for more information and to RSVP.

Wednesday Men’s Bible Study, 6:30-7:30 am in the conference room. Contact Michael Elliott at mcelliott1957@att.net for information.

Thursday Women’s Bible Study (September-May) 9:00-11 am in the Meeting Center of the new building. Call Danna Grant (630-466-9084) for information.

Meetings

Thursday Wit-Knits, a knitting (and more!) group that meets weekly on Thursday’s from 9:30-11am. (September-May) Contact Gerry Blank 630-898-2523 or Mona Miller 630-896-8627 for information.

Friday Celebrate Recovery starts at 6 pm every Friday night. Meeting, Refreshments, & Fellowship. Contact Larry Miller for more information at lmiller2275@gmail.com

Rehearsals

St. Paul Contemporary Worship Team - Wednesdays, 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary.

Spanish Worship Team - Wednesdays, 8:15 pm in the Sanctuary.

Traditional Mixed Choir - Thursdays, 6:45 pm in the Sanctuary.

New to St. Paul?

Guests: Thank you for joining us in worship.

Welcome Card: Please register your attendance on the beige card

available from an usher and place it in the offering plate. This allows us to serve you as effectively as possible. Thanks for letting us know that you are worshiping!

Families with Children: We welcome infants and small children up to age two.

Our staffed nursery is upstairs in the pre-school area and available during and between Sunday morning services.

Nursing Moms: Please come to the nursery when you

need a quiet and private space.

Weekly Attendance & Contributions:

January 31-February 1, 2015 Total Attendance: 215 Contributions: $9201.71

85 S. Constitution Drive

Aurora, IL 60506

Website: www.stpaulaurora.org

Telephone: 630-896-3250

School: 630-896-3350

St. Paul Lutheran Church

Email: info@stpaulaurora.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/StPaulAurora Twitter: http://twitter.com/StPaulAurora

Church & School Contacts Rev. Danny Tutwiler,

Senior Pastor, x604

dtutwiler@stpaulaurora.org

Rev. Angel Morales,

Assistant Pastor, x609

amorales@stpaulaurora.org

Rev. Walter DeMoss,

Assistant Pastor, x603

wdemoss@stpaulaurora.org

Diane Katz, Principal

dkatz@stpaulaurora.org 630-896-3350 x601

Worship Services

Saturday: Traditional@ 5 pm

Sunday: Traditional @ 8 am

Spanish @ 9:30 am

Contemporary @ 11 am

Found A rectangular TIE TACK with stones was found

outside on the side walk on Jan. 26th. Please come to the church office to claim it.

Please take a look in the Lost & Found bin located

behind the Welcome Center. Unclaimed items will be donated to our local Salvation Army at the end of this month.

Thank you.

Sermon Notes

Title: Jesus Words: “Follow Me.”

Text: John 1:43-51

1. Who is on the list- if they called you today and said, “I need you,” you would drop everything and go- now?

2. What is the difference between Andrew’s call to discipleship and Philip’s call?

3. Is there a deeper meaning to Jesus’ words, “Follow me.” ?

4. What do we know about Philip?

5. What was Philip’s response to Jesus’ words?