The Faith Formation Committee works at establishing programs for all ages that will lead to a deeper spiritual relationship with Jesus Christ. Some programs that

FaithFormation sponsors and organizes the weekly children's program, known as FEAST (Faith Education, Arts, Spirituality, Together), adult Sunday School, Nursery coverage on Sundays, the annual Fall Festival, camping trips to Templed Hills, Youth Groups, and other special/unique programing. Amajor component of Faith Formation is the sponsoring/supervising of all of the Children's Ministries at St. Paul.

Contact: Tami Zwez, Cheryl Short or Mark Vaughn at 419-738-2215.

FEAST

Enjoy kids? Then volunteer to be a part of the FEAST Program!!!! Our weekly program serves 17-40 kids of all ages. We provide students from the community and our church with a recreational, art and spiritual program each Wednesday afternoon. Volunteers

are always welcome to help kids with homework, teach a class... art or worship skils, or help in the kitchen too with snacks. Be really brave and join us on camp outs to Templed Hills!!!!!!

Contact: Tami Zwez at 419-738-2215

Thegoal of the Mission Committee is to strive to identify, promote and lead service and mission opportunities that further our Church's Christian outreach. Projects that have been supported by the Mission Committee include the mission trips to Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Mississippi,Silver Street Cemetery clean- up, Sharing America's Resources Abroad, Cross Road Crisis Center in F.t Wayne, Loaves and Fishes Meal in Wapakoneta, and our church's food ministries, etc.

Contact: Nancy Newland at 419-738-2215 or 419-773-9094

Addressing hunger in the Wapakoneta community, one meal at a time is the mission of the Food Ministries Program. Food Ministries are responsible for the oversight of the weekly Take Out Tuesday Program, which usually runs from October to May each year; the Summer Lunch Program which si a daily food program that si operation from June to August each summer. Volunteers are always needed to help prepare, serve and package food for dine-in or take-out depending on the particular meal program. Volunteers also assist with supervising the Fellowship Hall during serving hours of the Summer Lunch Program.

The Food Ministries also works in conjunction with the Loaves and Fishes Program

that is overseen by the Mission Committee, and as needed, helps coordinate the funeral dinnersrequested by church families.

Contact: Tami Zwez at 419-738-2215

Does music really move you? Do you find yourself humming hymns and gospel music? fI so, please join any of our music groups - bell choir or vocal choir. Both usually rehearse one a week. Bel Choir usually performs one Sunday a month and for special occasions; Vocal Choirusually three times amonth. Both choirsperform special music during Church holidays... God through the sounds of music.

Contact:

Karen Joseph, Vocal Choir Director...419-738-2215

Wendy Schlenker, Bell Choir Director..

419-738-2215 or 567-204-1966

The Called to Care Committee are lay people who arrange visitations for shut ins; deliver holidayflowers; send cards and maintain other points of contact with congregation members, especially those unable to attend church,

Contact: Kay Wellington at 419-738-8803 or 419-236-7583

The Prayer Chain Committee maintain emails a n d prayer requests. People contact members of the committee directly or through the pastor. Upon request, Information and prayer requests are listed in the weekly worship bulletin.

Contact:

Jenny Frische at 419-738-6703 or419-231-3790

Hannah Kohler at 419-738-4251 or 419-303-2724

Anthony Brookhart at 419-738-2215

The Reception Committee's main goal is to host special events and receptions that are occasionally held at St. Paul. The committee aims to exemplify the UCC's extravagant welcome... "No matter who you are or where you are on

life's journey, you are WELCOME here!" Contact: Barb Frische at 419-738-2215

The Altar Committee assists with communion preparation, coloring the paraments, checking the alter candles, and arranging the Christmas and Easter Flowers.

Contact: Deb Kaeck at 419-738-8243 or 419-302-0679

The main purpose of the Building/Property Committee is to assist the Council

Trustees in the routine maintenance of the Church's physical buildings and properties and to ensure that all church properties stay well maintained.

Contact: Don Webb at 419-738-3048 or 567-319-9467

The Personnel Committee is responsible to makerecommendations to the Church Council on all employment matters that come up with the

Church staff. These may include rates of pay, recruitment, discipline and year-

e n d gifts. Typically meet quarterly however meetings c a n b e called more regularly as needed.

Contact: Heather Nolte at 567-204-1641

This group is responsible for streaming services over the internet and maintaining the audio and video equipment for the church.

Contact: Bil Miller at 614-519-9542

Anthony Brookhart at 419-738-2215 or 419-773-0379

The Public Relations and Marketing Committee isresponsible for promoting the positive activities a n d ministries that make up St. Paul. Thiscommittee also seeks positive ways to not only m a k e the community a w a r e of the positive ministries of St. Paul,buttoplanandsuperviseasneededactivitiesthatwillencourage community members to consider attending and/or becoming members of this church. The committee also works to keep church members apprised of the various church activities/ministries being done at St. Paul.

Contact: Anthony Brookhart at 419-738-2215 or 419-773-0379 Michele Prater at 419-738-2215

The St. Paul UCC Dartball Team is a member of the Tri-County Dartball League which dates back to 1948 and usually consists of twelve teams from Auglaize, Shelby and Allen counties. Every team plays each team twice for the league championship and the season ends with a double elimination tournament.

The games are held on Thursday nights and are a great source for fellowship among the other churches. This year St. Paul UCC’s team consists of eleven players, a manager and a hitting coach. We are currently tied for second in the standings (this may not last long, but we have a good time).

Team Members:

Don “The Big Juan” “ Yukon Don” Webb

Justin “ Lemonhead” Frische

Cory “CornDog” Frische

Mike “Dobie” Dobie

Tom “Tom Cat” Schlenker

Kevin “Dewey” Moots

Bill “The Shooter” Elsass

Tony “Ramalamajama” Ramplula

Matt “the Switch Hitter” Schlenker

Mike “Dinger” “Buck” “Buckwheat” Gibson

John “Tango” Simpko – Coach (he tries to tell us what to hit but we don’t listen)

Dave “Wheels” “ Waldorf” Wheeler – Hitting Coach (the one man peanut gallery)

Kevin “The Iceman” Frische (League Representative/Manager)

Contact Kevin “The Iceman” Frische at 419-231-3798 if you are interested in playing!

What is Dartball???

Dartball is a game in which darts are thrown at a large wooden or Homasote board that resembles a baseball field with colored areas which denote bases. Dartball uses baseball-like rules and scoring.

Dartball rules and board configurations vary from league to league, but generally teams comprise either seven or nine players plus possible alternates. Dartball teams are usually formed by churches, often playing their games during fall and winter months in church basements or common areas. Most leagues end their seasons with championship tournaments held at local high school gymnasiums.