Pictures from the 2009 Grateful Gobbler

Friends,

Thanks to all of you who were able to walk in the Grateful Gobbler Walk or attend the Thanksgiving Day Service or both!

Here are some pictures from the event. These were taken and lovingly shared by Andy Montgomery. Thanks Andy.




I just love the huge group that we had from St. Paul's and other area Episcopal Churches that met under the Episcopal flag. Pretty neat.

Yours in Christ,
Bob

YAMs Deliver Goodies and Go Advent Caroling

YAMs Meet for Lunch, Delivery of Baked Goodies, and Advent Caroling

Friends,

As mentioned previously, the St. Paul’s Young Adults will be caroling to homebound members of St. Paul’s. We also plan on making some other surprise appearances – consider yourselves warned! We will begin with a quick lunch after the 10:30 AM service at (Greenlife as usual) and then make our way a-caroling where we will hand out baked goods that were crafted the day before. We should be finished by mid-afternoon. Please try to come to our singing practice the previous morning if at all possible. We will be advent caroling, which means that we may need some help on our songs. In addition, you can help us bake. Bob Leopold needs help baking.

Yours in Christ,

Bob

P.S. Check out the evite here.

YAMs Bake Goodies and Rehearse Advent Carols

YAMs Prepare Baked Goodies and Rehearse Advent Carols

Friends,

On Saturday, December 19th, at 10:00 AM, at the St. Paul’s kitchen, the YAMs will gather to prepare baked goodies and practice our singing for the following day’s activity. The YAMs will meet to make baked goodies to hand out the following day after the 10:30 church service to those to the homebound whom we will visit. So, bring your favorite cookie recipe and the necessary ingredients and come on out and cook with us. Also in preparation of Sunday, the 20th, we will practice our “Advent” caroling songs. We will welcome our Director of Music, Keith Reas for this endeavor. Please bring your favorite singable tunes in and we will practice while we bake.

Yours in Christ,
Bob

P.S. Please view the evite here.

Last Minute C.S.Lewis Opportunity

Greetings friends,

Thanks to one of our newest YAMs, Jennifer, I am able to share with you an opportunity to see some of C. S. Lewis's finest work . . . presented in person. The Screwtape Letters is a book that wistfully details the correspondence between two demons - Screwtape and Wormwood. The younger and less experienced Wormwood receives encouragement in his duty to tempt humanity from the older and superior Screwtape. Needless to say this is an ironically clever work of fiction.

The Tivoli theater is presenting a one man show of the book tonight and tomorrow night. More information can be found about the performance here and more information can be found about the Tivoli's schedule here.

I don't know that I will be able to make it, but I would welcome a report from someone who does.

Yours in Christ,
Bob

Grateful Gobbler Sponsorships

Grateful Gobbler Sponsorships


Friends,

Many of you have expressed interest in sponsoring a walker for the Grateful Gobbler Walk, Roll, or Stroll to benefit the homeless. If this is the case, please make out a check payable to “The Homeless Coalition” in the amount of $20.00 per sponsor. Checks can be given to The Rev. Robert K. Leopold or to any other member of St. Paul’s ministry team. Thank you so much for your support of this important ministry.


Yours in Christ,
Bob

Grateful Gobbler and Thanksgiving Service

Grateful Gobbler Walk and Thanksgiving Service


Friends,

That time of year is nigh upon us. Thanksgiving is just around the corner and with it comes the Grateful Gobbler Walk, Roll, or Stroll to Benefit the Homeless in our area. This walk takes place on Thursday morning, November 26th – Thanksgiving Day – at 8:00 AM. This year, Adam Webb and I will be finding participants from St. Paul’s to walk, roll, or stroll. This is not just limited to YAMs or Youth. If you are interested in walking, please pick up one of the flyers peppered throughout the church or see Adam or me for more information. The cost is a donation $20 per walker – do not let this be a limiting factor. We plan on meeting before the walk at the carousel in Coolidge Park under the Episcopal Flag. After the walk, we will make our way to St. Paul’s for the Thanksgiving Day Service, which begins at 10:30 AM. Please do not go someplace and pay for treats, as they will be made available at St. Paul’s, once again this year.


Yours in Christ,
Bob

P.S. Here are some pictures.

Pictures from YAMs Serivng Breakfast

Friends,

Here are some pictures from the recent YAMs Breakfast service. We got great reviews and hold the record for the most people served this year so far. Yay! Also, I love the fact that we served sweet potato home fries - the YAMs served yams . . . nice. Thanks for everyone's hard work - especially Paul and Nate (with the chef shirts on).

Yours in Christ,
Bob

P.S. Please excuse the quality of these pictures - they were taken on my phone.

Pictures from YAMs Cleaning Up St. Paul's Grounds

Friends,

Here are some pictures from the recent YAMs Cleaning of the St. Paul's Memorial Garden. Seth had tons of fun playing in the dirt and so did I. Thanks to everyone for their hard work in this venture. Check out Alex's Helment. Enjoy!

Yours in Christ,
Bob

P.S. Please excuse the quality of these pictures - they were taken on my phone.