33 West Dixon Avenue
Dayton, Ohio 45419
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Phone: 937 293-1154
office@stpauls-dayton.org

Upcoming Events

New Members Luncheon on May 4

New members and visitors are invited to join us for the Welcome Ministry’s New Faces/New Friends lunch after the 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday, May 4. A tour of the church will be offered after lunch.

Adult Forum—9:30 a.m. Sunday mornings in the Parish Hall

May 4—We will complete our “Simply Christian” series with a look at The Church and the New Creation. Is the promise of eternal life only important for us after we die? What does it mean when we say we are already living in the future kingdom? Can there be heaven on earth?

May 11—What is Outreach? Part I—This session will help us better understand what the term “outreach” means, its purpose, and how it helps form and inform our Christian identity.

May 18—What is Outreach, Part II—Continuing the Transformation. Major Susan Perry, parish member and nurse-anesthetist, has agreed to share the journey of her recent deployment to Honduras, and specifically her work within the orphanages that became part of her medical mission. Our youth and children adopted the Children’s Village SOS, “Valle de Angeles,” and raised over $1,500 to support their efforts to care for the needs of children with various disabilities. Come and hear the story about how our St. Paul’s family reached out to our brothers and sisters abroad.

May 25—Bishop Kenneth Price will be our guest at the morning Adult Forum.

Beginning June 15—All are welcome to join Joanne McPortland for St. Paul’s Summer Sundays, an informal exploration of the Scripture readings of the day. We’ll meet in the Parish Hall on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m., beginning June 15 and continuing through the summer.
These conversational sessions were very popular last year, so please plan to join us—bring your coffee and your curiosity!

Children’s Formation—9:30 a.m. Sunday mornings in the classrooms

May 11 is Pentecost, and all of the children’s classes will meet in the Activity Room at 9:30 a.m. for a story and activities. We also will sing during the 10:30 a.m. service. Wear something red and come prepared to party on this great feast day in the life of the Church!

Other calendar events:

June 1—Last Sunday of our “regular” Christian Formation programs and Teacher Recognition Day.

June 8—Recognition of Graduating Seniors; “Dogs on the Green” following the 10:30 a.m. service.

Beginning June 15—Again this summer, Janice Baldwin will offer a formation program for children of all ages (Youth are welcome to assist) during the 9:30 hour on Sundays.

Book Club Meets May 13

Last year, the members of the St. Paul’s Book Club met a prolific writer, Margaret Frazer, who sets her mysteries in the Middle Ages. Everyone enjoyed reading The Novice’s Tale and becoming acquainted with her protagonist, Dame Frevisse. The heroine, a sister in a poor convent in medieval England, always manages to lead her chapter house on some intriguing mission that inevitably includes murder. The good Dame, who would rather be laboriously copying manuscripts in her convent, always solves the crime. For the May meeting, the members may choose any one of the many Dame Frevisse tales. Sharing our insights and delights will be the activity of the evening.

We will meet on Tuesday, May 13, at 7:30 p.m. Anyone who would like to join us is welcome.

We will not be idle over the summer, although we won’t meet again until September. Our assignment is to read Ken Follett’s epic tale of the building of a medieval cathedral somewhere in England, The Pillars of the Earth. For even more ambitious readers, we recommend the just published sequel, World Without End, also set in England two centuries later.

If you are a reader and like discussing your ideas, feel free to join the St. Paul’s Book Club. We are a friendly group and your only commitment is to read the book.

Save the Date!

Vacation Bible School:
Listen Up! Messages from God

Sunday, June 15 – Thursday, June 19

6:30-8:30 p.m. including supper

For Ages Preschool through Grade 4 (completed)

Daily Themes

Sunday           Isaiah: Hold on to Hope
Monday          Ezekiel: Get a New Heart
Tuesday         Jonah: Accept God’s Mercy
Wednesday   Amos: Don’t Just Worship
Thursday        Daniel: Stand Firm in Faith

Each day we will learn about one of the Biblical prophets who brought messages from God to their own communities and beyond. We will discover what God’s message still holds for us today. Call Janice Baldwin at 293-1154 for more information.

2008 St. Paul’s Youth Mission Trip—June 25-29

St. Paul’s Youth (Grade 9 and older) and adults will again travel to southeast Ohio to serve people in Athens, the state’s poorest county. Emergency home repair is our goal, and we will partner with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Athens to locate our project. Previous trips have included replacing windows, building handicap-accessible ramps, demolition, roof repairs, painting, ceiling and wall repair, digging drainage ditches, and overall clean-up. The work is hard. The days are hot. And the rewards are indescribable.
This is a 100% self-funded ministry, thriving solely on generous donations from participants and members of our congregation. We purchase all the supplies, tools, food, transportation, and lodging for the trip. Any and all donations toward this work are always encouraged and greatly appreciated.