| Worship with us, November 9, 9:30am. Join us in person or on our YouTube channel. Pastor Erick will preach on Luke 20: 27-38 Upcoming Worship Helpers November 9, 9:30 am Greeters/ Ushers: Marie Sussman & Liam Sussman Reader: Amanda Turnquist Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Lisa Vossekuil Musician: Clarice Blanchard Counters: Lisa Vossekuil & Jen Acton Communion Server: Chris & Dulce Baumgarn Communion Bread: Connie Tadlock Acolytes/ Crucifer: Lutheran World Relief Personal Care Kits by Sunday, November 9th. Confirmation youth are collecting items for Lutheran World Relief. Each personal care kits will include One bath-size towel Two bath-size bars of soap One adult-size toothbrush One sturdy comb One metal nail clippers Please donate items by November 9th. There is a large tote container at the church for your items. Please see the Ushers table for additional information. Devotions from God Pause: Blessed is not a word we often use in our lives, but when we do it usually corresponds to being lucky, fortunate, or having aspects of life work out just right. For God’s ancient people these meanings were expanded with the meaning of being favored by the Divine. David was blessed, Abraham was blessed, Noah was blessed, Moses was blessed. You may not feel like it, but you are blessed. If you have a device to read this devotion on or even access to high-speed internet, you are blessed. If you have clean water and shelter, you are blessed. If you have choices about what to eat today, you are blessed. The Divine shines on you with favor, love, and light. The question is: what do you do with your blessing? Is it just for you or is it something to share? In Genesis 12:1-3, God blesses Abram so that he can be a blessing to all people. We too are blessed to share the blessing of the Divine. You are blessed to be a blessing. You are loved so that you can love. Join us for Meeting on Monday!  The coffee pot will be on. Tea bags and hot chocolate packets also available. No strings attached – just a chance to visit with others in the comfort of the high school and junior high rooms at St. Paul’s. at 9:00 am on Monday mornings. Sunday Bible Study: Bible Study will meet at 11:00 a.m. following morning worship in the front most classroom near the church office. During the class, we invite questions, comments, and connections, as we expand upon the readings from the worship service. |
College Care Packages: We are collecting items for St. Paul college students to receive during their “Finals Week” to provide encouragement and support for them as their Fall semester comes to an end! We will have the bags out Nov. 9-30, but pulling them from the table during the craft bazaar. We will have a total of 14 bags to fill this year. Item suggestions: Personal notes, toiletry items, individual snacks, gift cards, small drinks, etc…
Holiday Hop. Saturday, November 22. Crafters & Bakers!! Holiday Hop is coming Saturday, November 22nd from 8:30am – 1:30pm. We will welcome all crafts and baked goods again. We also will feature the gently used room again. Be thinking of cleaning out your unused Christmas decorations that you would like to get rid of! Any questions, please contact Liz Hansen at 515-462-3987
Operation Christmas Child. Samaritan’s Purse provides humanitarian aid and benefits children across the world. Operation Christmas Child (OCC) is one of their efforts. Materials are available in the fellowship hall for all of you who would like to participate. Pick up a box and brochures about what can go in the box. Final steps include labeling the box and binding with a strong rubber band. You may also include a $10 donation for shipping and other costs. If you choose to do so, put your check (no cash) made out to Samaritan’s Purse in an envelope and place it on top in the box. Drop off your box to New Bridge Church Nov 17, 20, 21 4:30-6:30; Nov 18 & 19 12:00-2:00; Nov 22 10:00-2:00; Nov 23 1:00-3:00. Questions may be directed to Ann Bartelt.
Help is needed for those experiencing hunger in Madison County. Donations of the following items would be most appreciated:
canned fruits and vegetables
peanut butter and jelly
pasta and sauce
cereal
soups
macaroni and cheese
Also, shampoo and deodorant
You may place your contribution in the grocery cart. A basket will be included for monetary donations. Checks should be made payable to MATURA.
Thanksgiving Worship Service. Tuesday, November 25th at 7:00pm. All are welcome.
Decorating of the church. Sunday November 30th. following our church service. All are welcome, as many hands make light work. Lunch will be provided. Please talk to Kim Patience ( or text 515-468-0503) if you can attend so she can plan the lunch. Thank you!
Advent Suppers and Services. Wednesdays, December 3rd, December 10th and December 17th. Supper will be served between 6:00pm-6:20pm. 7pm worship will follow.
Choir Cantata. Sunday, December 14th at 9:30am Service. Our Choir will be singing from “Have You Heard” by Joel Raney.
Christmas Eve Service. December 24th at 5pm There will be ONE Christmas Eve service on December 24th at 5:00 p.m.
Choir. Choir practices on Wednesdays, September-May at 7:10pm- 8:15pm. All are welcome. .
Upcoming Worship Helpers November 16, 9:30 am
Greeters/ Ushers: Brenda Hollingsworth & Marty Knapp
Reader: Lisa Vossekuil
Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Wayne Martens
Musician: Georgine Bellamy
Counters: Lisa Vossekuil & Bonnie Fenimore
Communion Server: Rich & Genelle Thompson
Communion Bread: Genelle Thompson
Acolytes/ Crucifer:
Upcoming Community Events:
Thanksgiving Dinner at the Methodist Church: Noon on Thanksgiving Day, November 27. Please call Jean Hager at 641-895-0517 for reservations.
Community Band Concert: December 7 at 4:00 pm at the Winterset High School auditorium. After the concert there will be a soup supper with a free will offering.
Community Choir Concert: December 7 at 7:00 pm at the Methodist Church.
Live Nativity at the Historical Complex: Sunday, December 21 & Monday, December 22, 6pm-8pm
Worship Service Helpers/Volunteers Needed! Serving as a worship leader and helper is an excellent way to become better acquainted with our congregation. All are invited to serve in a variety of capacities: usher, reader, communion server, etc. Any introduction or training you may want for the positions is offered by Debi Martens debi.martens21@gmail.com
3 Easy ways to sign up:
1. Use SignUpGenius! It’s easy to access at this link and will even send you a reminder of your commitment.
2. Volunteer Kiosk: We have clipboards on the kiosks in the entryway for you to sign.
3. Call the Church office at 515-462-4270.
God Squad and Confirmation. God Squad and Confirmation classes are Wednesday evenings at 5:30 pm. All children are welcome to join at any time. You can register at St. Paul. or use this link https://groupdynamic.wufoo.com/forms/kjdv8uc19y7z5q/ Blessings,-Amanda Turnquist
| For more detailed information on services within our church, click on the link below. Transportation Ministry Women Infants and Children Services (WIC) Pill Bottle Donations Matura Food Pantry St Paul Trust Fund Furniture Ministry Pool of Siloam LifeServe Blood Drive |
| Women’s Bible Study, First and Third Tuesday of the month, 9:00am. We meet in the quilting room / large classroom at the church. If you are interested, please contact Linda Darling at 515-468-1131 or email ldarling1950@gmail.com Prayer Chain: St. Paul has a dedicated prayer ministry. If you have a prayer request for the Prayer Chain, please share it with Ann Bartelt annbartelt0204@gmail.com or the church office. |
Church office phone: (515) 462-4270
Church office email: Office@stpaullutheranchurch.net
Pastor Erick’s Email: Pastor@stpaullutheranchurch.net