Pastor Shadday's: From the Word       

“The fruit of the Spirit is . . . . kindness”  Galatians 5:22

    What you see is what you get.  Most of us have heard and used this phrase.  In the case of the fruits of the Spirit this is doubly true.  Our word for this month is a classic example.       The Greek term used here is found in relatively few places in the New Testament.  It means, “uprightness, kindness” as a condition of the person.  A person is upright as a result of the grace of God.  This term also means, “kindness, goodness, generosity.”  These are traits that are shown to others.  
    The point is that how God makes you by faith (upright) is lived out in everyday behavior.  The condition of our hearts and lives that God grants by faith is demonstrated in the generosity (kindness) shown in daily life.
    This discussion begins, like all others, with Jesus.  Jesus is the incarnation of kindness (uprightness) and lived in constant kindness (generosity) toward others.  Titus refers to this term in saying that kindness appeared in Jesus and, as a result, He saved us.  Salvation is the act of generosity that the kindness of God produced.
    By faith, God has made us upright.  That is demonstrated in our lives by the kindness we show others.  Most of the time we don’t give this a thought.  God works this fruit in our lives and we express it in simple service and love for others.  We don’t think we have done anything extraordinary, because God is at work in us for the benefit of those to whom we are kind.  We don’t pat ourselves on the back for this, because this kindness is directed toward others, not ourselves.  We don’t keep track of these acts of kindness.  They are not about us.
    We notice this trait in others, and thank God for it.  We can all recite instances when someone showed us the kindness of Christ and impacted our lives.  God has touched other lives through each of us in the same way.  This fruit is produced by God for His       purpose.  His purpose is to fill people’s lives through this fruit.  The kindness of God appeared in Jesus.  It continues in those through whom He continues His work.  Be who God has made you so that what others see is what others get.

                               “Train up a child in the way he should go, 
                        and when he is old he will not  turn from it” Proverbs 22:6      

                                                         God is good, all the time! 
                                            And all the time, God is good!

   God is continually showing us how good He is here at school.  We have had a great beginning to our school year.  He provides for all of our needs.  He sends to us the families that need to be here.  Our families are enthusiastic and very willing to volunteer.  The children are getting along.  The school staff seems to be enjoying their classes.  So, we lift our hands in thanksgiving to our wonderful and faithful Father!  Everyday, I give Him praise for His many blessings.  I pray that we continue to give our time and talent to the Lord.  I pray our school year will be pleasing to God!  Please continue to lift the school, staff, and the school families to God!  Praise Him!  
                                             God is good, all the time!
                                                             And
                                               All the time, God is good!
   Look for our “Thankful Hands” bulletin board!  We have sent out praying hands for the families to write or draw the blessings they have received from God. 
   We will be having our school pictures on Friday, November 14 by Inter-State Studios.  We thank the Higgens and Kemper families for providing us with the opportunity to have our school children get their pictures taken.
   We will be celebrating Special Friend Day this month.  The students will invite an adult friend to visit our school for a special time of thanksgiving with them.  We will enjoy food, fun, songs, fun, crafts, and more fun!  Our Special Friend days will be held on November 25 and 26 in the Great Room.
   Thanks to all of you for your donations of cardboard paper towel tubes and cardboard egg cartons.  We now have a nice supply of them.  Currently, you do not need to save them for us.  Our stock over-floweth!
   Our Thanksgiving break is Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28. Lift up your hands to the Lord in thanksgiving!

Have a blessed Thanksgiving!
Mrs. Beth Larimore, Director

November Memory Verses      

Ephesians 2:4-7 (ESV)  
[4] But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us,  [5] even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ— by grace you have been saved— [6] and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus,  [7] so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. 

Colossians 3:12-14 (ESV)  
[12] Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,  [13] bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.  [14] And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.   

Titus 3:4-7 (ESV)  
[4] But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared,  [5] he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,  [6] whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior,  [7] so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. 

In His Service 

                       From Your Secretary
SIGN-UP SHEETS
Greeter, Coffee Hour Host, and Altar Flower sign-up sheets are available on the St. Paul’s Happenings Bulletin Board.  

EPISTLE
Deadline for submitting things to the church office for publication in the Epistle remains the 15th of each month! If you would like to receive your Epistle by email instead of a paper copy, there is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. 

PORTALS OF PRAYER/ADVENT DEVOTIONS
Portals of Prayer and Advent devotions are available in the Narthex.

                         Community News  

SHINING STAR BANQUET
The Shining Stars Appreciation Banquet will be held Wednesday, November 5, at The Atrium. Please join Lutheran High School in honoring Tom Steinmetz, Evelyn Benning Service Award recipient; Jennifer Broughton, Alumna of the Year; Eric Vincent, Teacher of the Year; and the National Honor Society 2008–09 inductees. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the dinner and awards presentation will start at 6:30 p.m. To reserve your spot ($15.00 per person) please contact Margo Korb, 787-5474 ext. 211. The Atrium is located at 3143 E Thompson Road. 

FALL PLAY
Mark your calendars for November 20 and 22 as the LHSI Theatre Department presents “Nothing But the Truth”, based on the young adult novel by Avi. Philip Malloy is sent out of Margaret Narwin’s homeroom for creating a disturbance by singing the national anthem instead of standing at “respectful, silent attention” as instructed. When Philip is finally    suspended for refusing to apologize, what is initially a classroom incident between a student and teacher suddenly becomes a national news story as newspapers and radio talk show hosts learn of the boy who was suspended for singing the national anthem. By the end of the play, the questions remain. Why do the versions differ? And who is telling the truth? There are no easy  answers presented in this play, which is ultimately concerned with the critically important issues of respect, personal freedom, and patriotism. Performances are Thursday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 22 at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.. Tickets are $6.00 for adults, $4.00 for students and seniors, and $3.00 for elementary children.

St. Paul's Happening

ANNUAL LADIES AID BAZAAR
It’s here! The Annual Bazaar will be held Saturday, November 1, 8:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.. There is  something for everyone…Homemade Baked Goods, Holiday Trims, Craft Shop, Quilt/Afghan drawing. Donations for the bake sale needed! Bring  goodies to the church by 8:00 a.m. on the 1st. 

THANK YOU
Thank you for your thoughts, prayers, and generous gift (it was really needed). Although we do not know who you are, Our Lord Jesus does (Matt. 6: 1-4). Terry and Diana Deamron

VOTER’S MEETING
On Sunday, November 16 we will have a very important Voter’s Meeting after the worship service. We need to discuss budget items and upcoming elections. Please plan to attend, your input matters! 

ST. PAUL’S HOLIDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Thanksgiving Eve: Wednesday, November 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Advent Worship Services: Wednesdays, December  3, 10, 17 at 7:00 p.m. 
Children’s Christmas Program: Sunday, December 14  at 9:30 a.m.
Christmas Eve: Wednesday, December 24
    Special Music           6:30 p.m. 

Christmas Day: Thursday, December 25
Worship Service 9:30 a.m.
New Year’s Eve: Wednesday, December 31
New Year’s Eve Service 7:00 p.m. 

POINSETTIAS
It is time to order our Christmas Poinsettias! Cost is $7.00 per plant, payable to Paul or Jackie Simmerman. We are getting the 6.5 inch plants again. Order deadline is December 7. There is a sign-up sheet on the Evangelism Table in the Narthex. 

NEW MEMBERS
We welcome to our St. Paul’s family:
John and Melanie Schwartz 862-2558
Jill and James 
7416 Samuel Dr.
Indianapolis, IN. 46259

FOOD PANTRY
We are currently well socked!! Thank you for your generous donations! Watch the Sunday bulletins for updates as to what we need!

ADULT BIBLE STUDY 
Beginning the first of the year the Sunday Adult Bible Study class will be discussing the book “Christ Have Mercy-How to Put Your Faith in Action” By Matthew C. Harrison. A sample copy of the book is on the Available Table in the Narthex along with an order form. The books are $12.00 each. Orders will be accepted through November 30.

November Birthday's and Anniversary's
  Happy Anniversary to: 

  Happy Birthday to:

Youth News   

   Thank you for your support in bringing your newspapers. If you have telephone books you wish to get rid of, please put them out by the Youth Center  we will tear them into the size the paper company will take. The Youth also recycle aluminum drink cans. Leave them out by the Youth Center and we will take care of them.
   Thank you to everyone who came to the Trick-or-Treat extravaganza.  We had a great turnout and a great time.
   Our next Youth movie night will be November 16 at 6:00 p.m.  We will watch “Expelled” and discuss Evolution.

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