CHURCH ACTIVITIES
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This video provides a summary of several events that occurred during the celebration of the Advent Season at St. Paul. These included the opportunity for children to shop for presents for members of their families; a Breakfast with Santa morning; a traditional Hispanic Las Posadas evening; and a candlelight Christmas Eve service that was held at St. Paul in collaboration with our partner, McKinley UMC of Dayton. We also held a thank-you luncheon for the many volunteers who not only provided the gifts and individual support for these events, but also helped the church in so many ways throughout the year. These volunteers came from a number of supporting churches and organizations in the greater Dayton area.
GIFT GIVING AND BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT St. PAUL
DECEMBER 2023
Gift Collection for Selection by Children
In December, gifts are donated by members of several churches. They are laid out to allow neighborhood children to take turns choosing one for each of their family members. The selected gifts are subsequently wrapped by volunteers, ready for pick up by the families to take home in time for the Christmas celebration.
LUNCHEON CELEBRATION FOR St. PAUL VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF
DECEMBER 2023
This was a luncheon to recognize volunteers and staff who are key to the operation of the church and its ministries. The volunteers include representatives from several supporting churches, as well as other individuals. In addition, it was a celebration for Cora Crain who retired after many years as the manager of the pantry and thrift shop.
Choosing Gifts for Family Members
Gift Wrapping
For many years, Normandy Church of Centerville has provided a Breakfast with Santa celebration at St. Paul. Church members donate gifts that are given to each child, along with family group photos taken with Santa.
Santa Arrival at Breakfast
St. PAUL ANNUAL FUNDRAISER STEAK DINNER
OCTOBER 2023
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
OCTOBER 2023
CHILDREN'S ART SHOW FEBRUARY 2022
Children from St. Paul, in conjunction with Huffman's People's Wellness Collective, participated in an art show hosted by our neighborhood art supply store, Hue House.
CHILDREN'S ART SHOW SUMMER 2021
A collaboration between St. Paul and the Huffman Neighborhood produced a popular children's art program during the summer of 2021