CONGREGATIONAL SURVEY
Thank you to everyone who has shared their enthusiasm and insight through the congregational survey and first planning meeting. We will have a second congregational survey planning meeting on June 4th at 7pm in the Sanctuary. Your strategic planning committee has made great progress with the feedback received so far and we look forward to continuing to build a mission and vision for the congregation with everyone’s support. All are welcome regardless of whether you completed the survey or participated in the first meeting. We will be brainstorming as a congregation the opportunities and threats that exist on our path forward.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Please join us for fun at Vacation Bible School June 26- June 30, 9am-11:30am.
Kids aged 3 – entering 5th grade can attend as campers, and middle and high school youth can volunteer. We are in need of a few more adult volunteers! We need a volunteer to run our games station. Please contact Megan today at megandeveney@gmail.com if you are interested in running this station. Please register to attend or volunteer at: https://www.myvbs.org/stpaulsvbs2023. Registration will close June 18, 2023. Thank you for shining Jesus’ light!
STAFF NEWS
After 20 years as the youth minister for the Sykesville Parish, Kim Donnelly is retiring. Mark your calendars now for a celebration of her ministry on June 11th. Please pass the word to Youth Group alumni. Her last day will be July 15th (right after the mission trip).
COFFEE HOUR FELLOWSHIP
You are invited to join us for coffee and snacks between the 9:15 and 11:00 AM services. Please join us!
POP-UP FOOD PANTRY
Community needs have increased! Volunteers and donations are needed for the St. Pauls’/Impact Church/Sykesville-South Carroll Rotary Club Food Pantry. Contact Dawn Wittfelt (443-244-7799) if you can assist with this worthy ministry. Donations can be placed in the various Food Pantry donation boxes or in Sunday School Room 205. Thank you!
STAFF NEWS: THE SYKESVILLE PARISH HIRING
St. Paul’s is also seeking an Organist for our 11 am Sunday service, Wednesday evening rehearsals, and other special services. Contact Pastor Doug Tzan to apply or for more information.
MEN’S GROUP BIBLE STUDY
For more information, please contact Pastor Doug at dtzan@stpaulssykesville.org.
CHURCH PARKING PERMITS
Parking permits are available from the ushers. They are photos that depict the front of St. Paul’s Church and may be displayed on your dashboard. The cross and flame parking stickers are still valid. Thank you!
JUNE MISSION
The Shepherd’s Staff. We are currently preparing for our Back-to-School program. Yes, I realize school is not even out yet, but this program is huge. Last year we served nearly 1,800 students. It takes a few months to gather the supplies, pack the backpacks and distribute the items and we can’t do this without your help. Registration June 19 – July 7, 2023, call 410-857-5944 for appointment. Donations are needed, backpacks and school supplies. We keep 100% of the proceeds we raise through ticket sales which will be used for our Back-to-School program, so this is a really big deal for us! For tickets and more information (please call 410-857-5944 ) or visit http://www.shepstaff.org/services/back-to-school/ .
Finally, we are looking for groups to join The Shepherd’s Staff noon meal rotation. Right now your group would be responsible for serving a meal once every 8 weeks. This outreach is very much appreciated by our guests and is a rewarding way to serve the community. Please email me Brenda.Meadows@shepstaff.org or (443.244.0453) for more information.