News & Announcements November 8, 2026
QUARTERLY VOTER’S MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
1. Synod Mission Offering was set at $20,000 for 2027.
2. Sam Mobley and Bruce Schroeder were elected to the Board of Trustees. A sincere thank you to outgoing President,
Steve Mitchell.
3. Kelli Mitchell and Dan Oetzman volunteered to serve on the Cemetery Board.
4. The meeting was adjourned subject to recall.
DIVINE CALL
On Sunday, November 1, the voters of St. Paul Lutheran Church extended two calls for associate pastors. Pastor Michael Johnson currently serves at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School in Sioux Falls, SD. His email is mjohnson@gswels.org and his phone number is 920-203-2427. Pastor Bart Brauer is currently serving at Holy Trinity Lutheran church and school in Des Moines, WA. His email is bartbrauer@gmail.com and his phone number is 480-828-4919. Please keep these men and their families in prayer as they consider both the calls they currently hold and the ones they have received from St. Paul’s. Feel free to reach out to them with any encouragement and information.
LADIES AID BAKE SALE
The Ladies Aid is hosting a bake sale on November 15 after both services in Hillsboro and Wonewoc. They are asking for donations of goodies for this sale. Jams, noodles, candies, etc. are all welcome. Proceeds will be going to support the steeple fund. Come and enjoy some wonderful eats by some very gifted cooks.
ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT
Advent by Candlelight is scheduled for Sunday, December 6, in the Wonewoc Campus church basement. There will be a luncheon and program beginning at 12:00pm. We are looking for table hostesses to decorate a table and provide a light dish or dessert for the meal. This event is for all ladies of any age. There are sign-up sheets in back if you are interested or contact Jan Fick for more information. We would like to have a rough idea of those interested in attending or hosting by November 22.
BUTTER BRAIDS
Students are still taking orders for Butter Braid. There is an order form in back of church. Order deadline is Nov. 10. Delivery will be November 21.
CANTATA PRACTICE
Anyone who is interested in singing for the cantata on Christmas Eve should meet at 6:30pm on Sundays at the Wonewoc Campus. (Sr. Choir will meet just before, at 6:00pm.) If you can’t make every practice, that is okay. Come make a joyful noise as we celebrate our Savior’s birth!
POINSETTIA PRE ORDER
If anyone is interested in having a poinsettia on the altar in memory of a loved one for Christmas, order forms from Blossoms and Bouquets are in the back of the church. Order by Monday, November 23, for discounted savings. There is a box in the back of church for payment along with the order form. You may also call Blossoms and Bouquets directly at 608-464-3240 to order.
PRAYERS FOR ALL SAINTS’ DAY NOVEMBER 15
On November 15 we will commemorate the minor festival of All Saints’ Day on which we remember with thanksgiving believers who have finished their earthly life and now live with Jesus in heaven as the Saints Triumphant. During our worship service that day we will include a prayer of thanks for believers in Jesus who died during the previous twelve months, including the names of those among us at St. Paul’s who have gone home to heaven. If you would like to include in our prayers a name of a believing friend or family member who has died this past year, please contact Pastor Wilke or the church/school office. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. (Revelation 14:13).
THANKSGIVING WORSHIP
Due to scheduling during the vacancy, there will be only 1 service at the Hillsboro/Wonewoc Campus for Thanksgiving worship this year. This service will take place on Wednesday, November 25 at 1:00pm at the Wonewoc Campus. If you can’t make that service, here are some other options for Thanksgiving worship:
November 25 St. Paul’s, Adams 6:00pm
November 25 St. John’s, Kendall 6:30 pm
November 26 St. Paul’s, Mauston 9:00am
LIVE NATIVITY AT ST. PAUL’S, MAUSTON—DECEMBER 5
This year’s Live Nativity will be held at St. Paul’s in Mauston, on Saturday December 5 th , 2026, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. There will be acting, singing, animals, snacks, and refreshments. Everyone is welcome to attend and encouraged to invite others to celebrate the birth of our Savior.
Weekly Calendar November 1—November 13, 2026
SUNDAY (11-8) 8:00 am Worship (H)
9:15 am Bible Study/Fellowship (Both Campuses)
9:15 am Sunday School (Hillsboro Campus)
10:30 am Worship (W
10:30 am St. Paul’s Students Sing at Mauston
6:00 pm Adult Choir Practice (W)
6:30 pm Christmas Cantata Practice (W)
MONDAY (11-9) 6:00 pm Worship St. Paul’s, Mauston
TUESDAY (11-10) 6:00 pm Bible Basics Class—Wonewoc Campus
WEDNESDAY (11-11) 6:00 pm Youth Confirmation Classes @ St. Paul’s, Mauston
7:00 pm Women’s Bible Study (W)
THURSDAY (11-13) 8:05 am School Chapel)
9:00 am Women’s Bible Study (W)
SUNDAY (11-15) 8:00 am Worship/Communion (H)
9:15 am Bible Study/Fellowship (Both Campuses)
9:15 am Sunday School (Hillsboro Campus)
10:30 am Worship/communion (W)
6:00 pm Adult Choir Practice (W)
6:30 pm Christmas Cantata Practice (W)
MONDAY (11-16) 6:00 pm Worship St. Paul’s, Mauston
TUESDAY (11-17) 6:00 pm Bible Basics Class—Wonewoc Campus
WEDNESDAY (11-18) 6:00 pm Youth Confirmation Classes @ St. Paul’s, Mauston
FRIDAY (11-20) 8:05 am School Chapel
SUNDAY (11-22) 8:00 am Worship (H)
9:15 am Bible Study/Fellowship (Both Campuses)
9:15 am Sunday School (Hillsboro Campus)
10:30 am Worship (W
10:30 am St. Paul’s Students Sing at Mauston
6:00 pm Adult Choir Practice (W) (Cantata Practice 6:30)
