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Now Is The Time To PrayJESUS is a life-line for a tired soul, an exhausted mind, and a broken heart. Call out to Him in prayer.Those with health concerns: Our Savior and healer we ask that you wouldtouch those in need of healing; give them comfort and peace, and help them toaccept your perfect will no matter what the outcome may be. We pray for thefollowing: Thelma, Ron, Mike, Kay, Stephen, Liz, Mary Jean, Lynn, Bob, Roger,Ed, Maria, Trynal, Patty, Rusty, Tom, Bob, Michael, Jim, Mary, Milt and othersAMEN!Our Homebound Members: Ever-present Lord, you have promised neverto leave us nor forsake us but to abide with us to the end of time. Grant thosewho are homebound the comfort of your presence. May you grant them todayan encouraging visitor or phone call. Give them strength in prayer, knowingthat their prayers for our congregation are a powerful and effective work. Mayyour Word fill them with faith and hope. Specifically we pray for: Vi Cornwell,Arlene Koch, Diane Hawk.Those in the midst of life’s trials and tribulations: Heavenly Father, thedark shadow of this fallen would cause us to experience many difficulties in thislife. Yet we are filled with hope and find our strength in your one and only Son,Jesus Christ who overcome the world through his death and resurrection. Helpthose who are facing trials with the hope of the cross and resurrection. We prayfor: Struggling couples, the unemployed, those dealing with mental illness, theincarcerated, many who struggle with addiction, those who grieve the loss ofa loved one, families working through the hurt of divorce, those who sufferrelentless physical pain Our Country and World: Lord, keep this nation under your care. Bless theleaders of our land that we may be a people at peace among ourselves and ablessing to other nations of the earth. Grant that we may choose trustworthyleaders, contribute to wise decisions for the general welfare, and serve Youfaithfully in our generation; through Jesus Christ. AMEN!Those serving in the armed forces: Lord God of hosts, stretch forth youralmighty arm to strengthen and protect those who serve in the armed forces.Support them in times of war, and in times of peace keep them from all evil,giving them courage and loyalty. Grant that in all things they may serve withintegrity and honor, through Jesus Christ. Specifically we pray for: Andrea Solomon, Douglass Ziemer, Brad Hedgecorth, Thomas Stynes (if your familymember has been omitted please contact the church office.)Our Evangelistic Work: Increase, O God, the faith and the zeal of all yourpeople, that they may more diligently seek the salvation of their neighbors,through the message of your love in Jesus Christ our Lord. Send forth a mightycall unto all your servants, granting unto them hearts of love, sincerity ofspeech, and power from the Holy Spirit, that they may be able speak the gospelso that many forsake sin and return unto you. And so bless and favor the workof your people, that multitudes may be brought from the bondage of evil intothe kingdom of your dear Son; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.Page 16The Monthly StarThe Church YearFeast day’s & commemorations for the month of AugustFeast Days15 — St. Mary, Mother of Our Lord24 — St. Bartholomew, Apostle29 — The Martyrdom of St. John the BaptistCommemorations3 — Joanna, Mary, and Salome, Myrrhbearers10 — Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr16 — Isaac17 — Johann Gerhard, Theologian19 — Bernard of Clairvaux, Hymnwriter and Theologian20 — Samuel27 — Monica, Mother of Augustine28 — Augustine of Hippo, Pastor and TheologianLiturgical season: PentecostBLOOD MOBILELiturgical color: GreenGloria PotzlerSeptember 2/November 4/January 6Appointments to donate blood can be made atwww.redcross.orgThe Bloodmobile continues to be a huge success! In July we collected 40 pints of blood and hadmany new donors. A big thank you to all whohelped make this possible.The American Red Cross has begun testing alldonations for Covid-19 antibodies as an additionalservice to our donors and to help provide insightinto possible exposure to coronavirus.The next blood drive is September 2nd, donors must preregister onlineat www.redcross.org or by calling 716-481-5214. We will be serving homemade soup and pie to all who come to donate blood.Hope to see you all there.August 2020Page 5

St. Paul’s Ministry NewsLCMC UpdateStephen MinistryPresently (as of 7/18/2020):I don’t believe that time heals everything. It helps, itdoes. After a while you won’t cry about it all the time.It won’t consume your every thought anymore. Youdo get better. You’ll laugh. And smile. You’ll evenhave a lot of great days. But it is still there. You justlearn to live with it.This is how things are now. SO get used to it. But, that doesn’t mean itever goes away. It’s still deep in your soul. Still makes you cry whenyou think about it too much. Still stops you in your tracks when something reminds you of it. You’ll have those moments where your hearthurts really bad. I don’t think time heals everything. Sure it gets better.But it’s a scar that never goes away. A broken bone that still aches onrainy days. Melinda CarolineOctober 4-7, 2020 North Heights Lutheran Church Arden Hills, MNTotal Congregations: 957U.S. Congregations: 771States Represented: 42Countries Represented: 15On 6/26/2020 we received the following information: Our 20th Annual Gathering &Convention is going to happen, just not in the same way we have gathered in thepast. In light of the current restrictions placed on group gatherings in the state of Minnesota due to COVID-19, we have made some changes to this year's program: PROGRAM: The duration of the event has been reduced to one day only on Monday, October 5. Breakout sessions, fellowship and networking activities, and vendorshave been canceled for this year. CAPACITY: Registration is first come first served, limited to 250 people, and opento voting delegates ONLY. Let us not forget what 1 John 1: 4-5 tells us: For everyone who has beenborn of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome theworld—our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believesthat Jesus is the Son of God? We do not live as those with no hope. Our hope isfound in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. He took care of it all on the cross.Remember, you do not have to make this journey alone. If youknow of anyone who would benefit from having a Stephen Minister coming along side and walking with them, please contactVicar Dan or Sue Cox.Men’s MinistryThe men of Saint Paul’s meet on the second Saturday of every month at 7 AM,at the church for breakfast, good fellowship and great discussions. Bring your Bible and join us in a relaxed atmosphere asbreakfast is shared along with God’sWord.Page 6The Monthly StarPlans are also in the works to offer a more interactive experience for those whoare not able to attend in person, but will still be watching the event online via livestream. We will have more details on that available at a later date, so stay tuned!Upon review by the Elders, it was decided that we would not be attending this year’sgathering. On a positive note, we have a new Service Coordinator who will be takingover starting 8/1/2020.Bio for Mike: Mike brings 40 plus years of leadership and ministry experience, havingserved in Lutheran congregations in Nebraska (Christ Lutheran Church) and South Dakota (Trinity Lutheran Church) as a youth pastor, worship leader, associate pastor, andsenior pastor. He also served as President for The Master’s Institute Seminary for tenyears and most recently, as Director for the Alliance of Renewal Churches (ARC). Mike ispassionate about helping leaders and congregations create an atmosphere that is asafe place for developing healthy leaders and disciples in the church, and equippingGod’s people for lives of effective witness and ministry in the world. He is the author ofthe book, Being a Safe Place for the Dangerous Kind, in which he articulates the essential connection between solid theology and healthy practice in mission and ministry.Mike enjoys sports of all kinds, having served as a high school basketball and baseballcoach while serving Trinity Lutheran Church in Rapid City, South Dakota. He and his wifeof forty-two years, Debi, enjoy reading, hiking, and swimming, and Mike enjoys theoccasional golf outing. They have five adult children – Andrew Michael, Joseph Ross,Rachel Christine, Stephen Daniel and Benjamin John, and three grandsons – Michael,Isaac, and Lucas. Mike and Debi live in Gilbert, Arizona with their three-year old whiteLabrador, Maggie Mae.August 2020Page 15

Youth Of St. Paul’sRescheduled Sixth AnnualJake Stahl MemorialBlessings from Sunday SchoolMen’s shoot-out & cook out!Greetings from Sunday school! I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying their summer. Itcertainly is a different summer. Our kids are donewith Sunday school for the summer and hopefullyour teachers are having a well deserved rest. Thelast couple of Sundays we have had meetings todiscuss our fall plans. I would like to assure all parents and grandparents thatwe are doing everything we can to keep our class rooms safe and clean foryour children. We are following all state guidelines for cleaning and maskwearing. As of right now all children and teachers will wear face masks anddo our best to distance. If your child has a medical condition that excusesthem from wearing a mask please talk to me and I will do my best to accommodate them. It is as safe as we can possibly make it for your children tocome to Sunday school. On that note on Sunday September13th, we will kickoff Rally day with a small carnival and talent show. We will have games, prizes, food and fun. This will take place outside if the weather cooperates, inside if it does not. This will take place during our Sunday school time and endwith hot dogs around 11. So mark your colanders for September 13th andcome and enjoy!St. Paul’s Lutheran Men invite you to join us!Saturday September 19, 20204:00 pm until you’re ready to go home.5:00 PM FOOD is served!The event is located at the West FallsConservation Society55 Bridge StreetWest Falls, New York 14170Free Food. Free Shells. No ExperienceNecessary. Just come and have fun inmemory of JakeWomen of the WordKim ChristensenGod bless Marsha and KirstenSafeguarding God’s Children for MinistriesImportant AnnouncementSunday School will be hosting (2) Safety Training Seminars for anyone involved with children/youth ministries at St. Paul’s church.There will be signup sheets on the welcometable outside the gym doors where we enterfor church service. Please sign up for one sowe can plan for refreshments and seating.Saturday, August 1st at 9 am to 10:30 am – pastries and coffee/tea willbe served. It is mandatory for all SS teachers and administrators,SS volunteers, youth leader

God's love and favor. According to scripture Mary was present during certain moments of Jesus’ ministry. She encouraged Him to per-form His first miracle at a wedding in Cana (John 2:3-5), she was present when he preached (Matthew 12:46-50), and she was present at the crucifixion (John 19:25). At the cross