Announcements: December 10
ADVENT WORSHIP
We will be holding a special Advent service of lessons and carols on Wednesday, December 13. Join us for time in God's Word as we prepare our hearts for the celebration of our Savior's birth. Services times are 4:00pm Wonewoc Campus, 6:30pm Hillsboro Campus.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS SERVICE – DECEMBER 17
The Children’s Christmas Service will be held next Sunday, December 17, at 4:00pm. There will be only a single service. Sunday School will also be singing at the 8:00am service in Hillsboro.
CHRISTMAS EVE/DAY WORSHIP
On Sunday December 24, morning services will be at 8:00 and 10:30 as usual. Then there will be the Christmas Cantata at Wonewoc at 4:00pm and a Christmas Eve contemplative worship service at 6:30pm in Hillsboro. Christmas Day worship will take place at 8:00am in Hillsboro and 10:30am in Wonewoc.
PIANO STUDENTS
Piano students will be playing Saturday, December 16, at 11:15am at Milestone Assisted Living in Hillsboro.
POINSETTIAS
If anyone is interested in having a poinsettia on the altar in memory of a loved one for Christmas, please let Jan Fick know by December 18 so that your information can go in the bulletin.
2024 OFFERING ENVELOPES
Envelopes for next year are available in the church basement in Wonewoc or the narthex in Hillsboro. Ushers can assist you if you need help. Please do not use these new envelopes until after January 1 as envelope numbers have changed. In a cost saving effort, we have not included envelope packets for anyone who has not used them in the last year. If you would like envelopes, you cannot find your envelopes, or if the address on the label is not correct, please let the church office know (464-3212).
GIVING TREE
St. Paul’s students are asking for your help as they gather personal care items for area food pantries. Special needs are toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, hair care products and feminine products. Laundry soap, fabric softener, dish soap and other cleaning supplies are always a need also. If you would like to help, you can bring items to be placed under our school tree until December 17th.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS TREAT BAGS
Each year we provide a Christmas treat bag to all children attending Christmas services. This year it will be for the children's service on December 17 and for those attending Christmas Eve or Christmas Day services If you would like to help provide treats for these bags, you can leave a gift in the free-will offering box in the church entry this week. Thank you.
DISCIPLESHIP TEAM TRAINING
We will be offering brief orientation meetings for anyone interested in joining the Discipleship Team, a key component of the Peter Plan. The meeting will be the same on each day; you wouldn't need to attend more than one. The meetings will be held: December 11, 6:30pm, Hillsboro; December 16, 10:00am, Wonewoc; December 20, 6:30pm, Wonewoc; December 23, 10:00am, Hillsboro.
WORSHIP SURVEY
A survey has been put together by the pastors and elders looking for feedback on various aspects of our worship practices. Now that we are almost two years into our use of the new hymnal, we want to gather information on how the introduction process has gone, as well as other aspects of our worship services. Paper copies are available at church, or you can fill out the survey online by going to stpaulhw.com/worshipsurvey.
News & Announcements December 10-24, 2023
ADVENT WORSHIP
We will be holding a special Advent service of lessons and carols on Wednesday, December 13. Join us for time in God's Word as we prepare our hearts for the celebration of our Savior's birth. Services times are 4:00pm Wonewoc Campus, 6:30pm Hillsboro Campus.
CHILDRENS’ CHRISTMAS SERVICE – DECEMBER 17
The children’s Christmas service will be held next Sunday, December 17, at 4:00pm. There will be only a single service. Sunday School will also be singing at the 8:00am service in Hillsboro.
CHRISTMAS EVE/DAY WORSHIP
On Sunday December 24, morning services will be at 8:00 and 10:30 as usual. Then there will be the Christmas Cantata at Wonewoc at 4:00pm and a Christmas Eve contemplative worship service at 6:30pm in Hillsboro. Christmas Day worship will take place at 8:00am in Hillsboro and 10:30am in Wonewoc.
PIANO STUDENTS
Piano students will be playing Saturday, December 16, at 11:15am at Milestone Assisted Living in Hillsboro.
POINSETTIAS
If anyone is interested in having a poinsettia on the altar in memory of a loved one for Christmas, please let Jan Fick know by December 18 so that your information can go in the bulletin.
2024 OFFERING ENVELOPES
Envelopes for next year are available in the church basement in Wonewoc or the narthex in Hillsboro. Ushers can assist you if you need help. Please do not use these new envelopes until after January 1 as envelope numbers have changed. In a cost saving effort, we have not included envelope packets for anyone who has not used them in the last year. If you would like envelopes, you cannot find your envelopes, or if the address on the label is not correct, please let the church office know (464-3212).
GIVING TREE
St. Paul’s students are asking for your help as they gather personal care items for area food pantries. Special needs are toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, hair care products and feminine products. Laundry soap, fabric softener, dish soap and other cleaning supplies are always a need also. If you would like to help, you can bring items to be placed under our school tree until December 17th.
CHILDRENS’ CHRISTMAS TREAT BAGS
Each year we provide a Christmas treat bag to all children attending Christmas services. This year it will be for the children's service on December 17 and for those attending Christmas Eve or Christmas Day services If you would like to help provide treats for these bags, you can leave a gift in the free-will offering box in the church entry this week. Thank you.
Weekly Calendar | December 10—December 24, 2023
Sunday (12-10) 8:00 am Worship (Hillsboro)
9:15 am Sunday School (Hillsboro)
9:15 am Fellowship/Education Hour (Both Campuses)
10:30 am Worship (Wonewoc)
6:00 pm Christmas Cantata Practice (Wonewoc)
Tuesday (12-12) 5:00 pm Boys Basketball @ St. Mary’s Richland Center
6:00 pm Trustees Meeting
Wednesday (12-13) 4: 00 pm Special Advent Worship (Wonewoc)
6: 30 pm Special Advent Worship (Hillsboro)
8:00 pm Adult Choir Practice (Wonewoc)
Thursday (12-14) 7:00 pm Worship with Communion (Wonewoc)
Friday (12-15) 8:05 am School Chapel
Saturday (12-16) 10:00 am Practice for Children’s Christmas Worship
Sunday (12-17) 8:00 am Worship (Hillsboro)
9:15 am Sunday School (Hillsboro)
9:15 am Fellowship/Education Hour (Both Campuses)
10:30 am Worship (Wonewoc)
4:00 pm Children’s Christmas Service (Wonewoc)
6:00 pm Christmas Cantata Practice (Wonewoc)
Monday (12-18) 5:00 pm Boys Basketball @ Home vs. St. Patrick’s, Mauston
Tuesday (12-19) 4:30 pm Boys Basketball @ Home vs. St. Paul’s, Tomah
Wednesday (12-20) 8:00 pm Adult Choir Practice (Wonewoc)
Thursday (12-21) (Last Day of School Before Christmas Break)
8:05 am School Chapel
7:00 pm Worship (Wonewoc)
Friday (12-22) No School – Christmas Break
Sunday (12-24) 8:00 am Worship (Hillsboro)
9:15 am Sunday School (Hillsboro)
9:15 am Fellowship/Education Hour (Both Campuses)
10:30 am Worship (Wonewoc)
4:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Cantata (Wonewoc)
6:30 pm Christmas Eve Compline Worship (Hillsboro)
