| Worship with us, December 21, 9:30am. Join us in person or on our YouTube channel. Pastor Erick will be preaching on the Gospel of Matthew 1:18-25 Upcoming Worship Helpers December 21, 9:30 am Greeters/ Ushers: Ann & Dean Bartelt Reader: Lisa Vossekuil Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Wayne Martens Musician: Georgine Bellamy Counters: Lisa Vossekuil & Jen Acton Communion Server: Leon Schwartz & Miriam Lutz Communion Bread: Kim Patience Acolytes/ Crucifer: December 24 Christmas Eve Service at 5:00 pm. All are welcome! Christmas Eve Worship Helpers Greeters/ Ushers: Chris Davis, Rainy Gibbens, LaRee Allen & Marriah, Allen Reader: Cheryl Young Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Wayne Martens & Jacque Mohs Musician: Georgine Bellamy Communion Server: John & Kim Patience, Debi Martens, Kara Ellingrod Communion Bread: Kim Patience Acolytes/ Crucifer: Devotions from God Pause: Eschatological expectation arises again in verse four of “Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding.” “When next he comes in glory and the world is wrapped in fear.” There’s hardly a more apt description of our world’s state at this moment: wrapped in fear. Wars and famines and disasters and political turmoil roil our planetary life. This hymn is a Latin hymn, likely of the fifth century. But it was translated into English by Edward Caswall in 1849. Caswall’s England and Ireland were also experiencing war, famine, and a horrid cholera pandemic during the era of this hymn’s translation. “A thrilling voice” calling was likely hard to hear then, as it is now. When you sing this hymn in the Advent season this year, know that you are joining your voices with a millennia-and-a-half of saints who, alongside you as a great cloud of witnesses, still sing our collective prayer to the one who “with words of love draw(s) near.” Monday morning Coffee Fellowship has been POSTPONED for the month of December. We are not going to have Monday morning coffee in December. We will start again in January after the holidays. A reminder: IF Winterset schools are delayed or canceled, we will not have coffee either those days. 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. Live Nativity at the Historical Complex: Sunday, December 21 & Monday, December 22, 6pm-8pm |
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.
Choir. Choir practices on Wednesdays, September-May at 7:10pm- 8:15pm. All are welcome.
Severe Weather. As the winter season is upon us, our church follows the school closings. If Winterset schools are closed or dismiss early due to weather, there will be NO church activities. For weekend services and for general purposes, please use your own judgement.
Upcoming Worship Helpers December 28, 9:30 am
Greeters/ Ushers: Tom & Jen Acton
Reader: Cheryl Young
Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Lisa Vossekuil
Musician: Sherri Briney
Counters: Lisa Vossekuil & Bonnie Fenimore
Communion Server: John & Kim Patience
Communion Bread: Kim Patience
Acolytes/ Crucifer:
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