Announcements: November 17
DIVINE CALLS
On October 29, a divine call was issued to Pastor Benjamin Zamzow to serve as associate pastor. Pastor Zamzow currently serves St. Mark Lutheran Church in Bemidji, MN. Divine calls were also issued to Greg Johnson and Dawn Johnson to serve as 5-6 and 1-2 grade teachers respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson currently serve at St. Paul Lutheran School in Howards Grove, WI. Call acknowledgment letters can be found online at stpaulhw/calls and posted on the narthex bulletin board. Please keep them all in your prayers as they deliberate.
CALL MEETING
A call meeting for a Kindergarten teacher for the 2025-26 school year will be held on Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00pm at the Wonewoc Campus.
NOVEMBER 2 VOTERS’ MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
The voters approved outgoing transfer of membership for Sydney Winter and incoming transfer of membership for Justus Kupsky.
Two Board of Trustees were elected. Mark Honer will be serving another term and Brooks Mitchell was elected to fill the 2nd position.
Approval was given to call a Kindergarten teacher.
·More information was given on moving forward with the Early Childhood Ministry. A generous donation has been given toward the ECM by Zion Lutheran Church, Elroy.
Full minutes are available at church or by contacting the church office. Contact one of the Trustees if you have any questions.
POINSETTIA PRE-ORDER
If anyone is interested in having a poinsettia on the altar in memory of a loved one for Christmas, order forms from Blossoms and Bouquets are in the back of the church. Order by Monday, November 18 for discounted savings. There is a box in the back of church for payment along with the order form. You may also call Blossoms and Bouquets directly at 608-464-3240 to order.
CHRISTMAS EVE CANTATA REHEARSALS
Join us to sing our annual Christmas cantata on Christmas Eve at 4pm on the Wonewoc campus. Rehearsals will be held Sundays from 6-8pm (we don't always go that late) starting November 3rd. Questions? Call or Text Alma Schnurr at 715-225-2723.
SCRIP CARD ORDER FOR CHRISTMAS
Do your Christmas shopping and help raise money for St Paul’s School. We will be putting in an order for SCRIP cards at the end of November. There are order forms available at both campuses. Please have orders in by the end of November. They can be placed in the offering plate, given to Jan in the school office, or send pictures of the form to fundraising@stpaulhw.com or Brooks Mitchell at 608-479-2860. Orders should be available for pickup at church on December 15th, or in the school office that week. Any questions please call or text Brooks at 608-479-2860 or email at fundraising@stpaulhw.com.
ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT
Advent by Candlelight is scheduled for Sunday, December 8, in the Wonewoc Campus church basement. There will be a luncheon and program beginning at 12:00pm. All ladies are invited. (Moms, bring your daughters)! We are also looking for table hostesses. There is a sign-up sheet and more information in back if you are interested or contact Jan Fick or Jessica Limpert for more information. Deadline for sign-up is December 1.
LIVE NATIVITY—DECEMBER 14
You are invited to a Live Nativity hosted by St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Mauston on December 14 from 4–7pm. This event includes an outdoor nativity scene with live animals, Christmas treats and refreshments, and multiple choirs singing Christmas music. More information can be found on St. Paul’s Facebook page.
Weekly Calendar | November 17—December 1, 2024
SUNDAY (11-17) 8:00 am Worship with Communion (H)
9:15 am Sunday School H)
9:15 am Fellowship/Bible Study (Both Campuses)
10:30 am Worship with Communion (W)
6:00 pm Cantata Practice (Adult Choir Practice @ 8:00) (W)
MONDAY (11-18) 5:00 pm “B” Boys Basketball Away @ St. Patrick’s
7:00 pm Worship with Communion (W)
TUESDAY (11-19) 7:00 pm Call Meeting for Kindergarten Teacher (W)
THURSDAY (11-21) 5:00 pm “B” Boys Basketball Away @ John’s, Baraboo
6:00 pm Bible Information Class (W)
FRIDAY (11-22) 8:05 pm School Chapel
SATURDAY (11-23) Wonewoc Basement Reserved
8:30 am Trustees (H)
SUNDAY (11-24) 8:00 am Worship (H)
9:15 am Sunday School H)
9:15 am Fellowship/Bible Study (Both Campuses)
10:30 am Worship (W)
6:00 pm Cantata Practice (Adult Choir Practice @ 8:00) (W)
MONDAY (11-25) 5:00 pm “B” Boys Basketball Away @ St. John, Portage
7:00 pm Worship (W)
WEDNESDAY (11-27) 8:05 pm School Chapel
12:45 pm Early Release – Buses Will Run
4:00 pm Thanksgiving Worship —Wonewoc Campus
6:30 pm Thanksgiving Worship —Hillsboro Campus
THURSDAY (11-28) THANKSGIVING DAY
FRIDAY (11-29) NO SCHOOL —THANKSGIVING BREAK
Wonewoc Basement and Gym Reserved
SATURDAY (11-30) Wonewoc Basement and Gym Reserved
SUNDAY (12-1) 8:00 am Worship with Communion (H)
9:15 am Fellowship/Bible Study (Both Campuses)
10:30 am Worship with Communion (W)
6:00 pm Cantata Practice (Adult Choir Practice @ 8:00) (W)
