| Worship with us, April 10, 9:30am. Join us in person or on our YouTube channel. Pastor Erick will be preaching on the Gospel of John 20:19-31 Upcoming Worship Helpers April 12, 9:30 am Greeters/ Ushers: Darrell & Lisa Vossekuil Reader: Kristi Swanson Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Wayne Martens Musician: Clarice Blanchard Counters: Lisa Vossekuil & Dean Bartelt Communion Server: Dean & Ann Bartelt Communion Bread: Liz Hansen Acolytes/ Crucifer: Devotions from God Pause: In the Gospel of John, the central act of Jesus on Jesus’ last night with his disciples is not the Lord’s Supper but the washing of their feet, expressing his abundant love for them—to the nth degree. This love even extends to Judas, who would then betray Jesus, not with a kiss in the garden, but by walking away into the night (13:30), and to Peter, whose denial Jesus will foretell (13:36–38). It is an act of love that the disciples also are to do for one another so that they can feel Jesus’s love amid all that is to come. But it is also a love Jesus himself received—from Mary. Mary anoints Jesus’s own feet with a pound of perfume (12:1–8), loving Jesus into his necessary future. Jesus takes this love to his arrest, his trial, and his crucifixion, a love by which we will be known and that we are then to share with the world. Join us for Monday morning Coffee Fellowship: The coffee pot will be on. Tea bags and hot chocolate packets are also available. No strings attached-just a chance to visit others in the comfort of the high school and junior high rooms at St. Paul’s at 9:00 am on Monday mornings. If Winterset schools are cancelled or delayed, there will be no coffee. 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. |
Dinner with Friends. Each month, on the second Thursday, a host from St Paul Lutheran Church will choose a restaurant. The host will make the group reservation. All are welcome. If you are interested in joining the next dinner with friends, please contact Wayne and Debi Martens to RSVP for May 14th. Restaurant of choice: Westside Bar and Grille in Earlham at 6:00pm.
Upcoming Worship Helpers April 19, 9:30 am
Greeters/ Ushers: Corrie Huizinga and Brenda Hollingsworth
Reader: Amanda Turnquist
Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Lisa Vossekuil
Musician: Georgine Bellamy
Counters: Lisa Vossekuil and Kim Patience
Communion Server: Jason and Nicole Darling
Communion Bread: Nicole Darling
Acolytes/ Crucifer:
Lawn Mowing! If you would like to help mow the church lawn this season and get your dose of Vitamin D, please use Sign Up Genius to sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/ Thank you!
Severe Weather. 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, school breaks and for general purposes, please use your own judgement.
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 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. Community Garden – The Lutheran side of the Community Garden still has some space available for new gardeners. If you want to have a small or medium sized space to grow some of your own food or if you want to sponsor an area to grow vegetables to share with others please give Rich Thompson a TEXT at 515-468-0383. Areas are easily accessible. We provide a prepared space and free water and mulch. |
| 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. Choir. Choir practices on Wednesdays, September-May at 7:10pm- 8:15pm. All are welcome. Online Giving. If you would like to sign up for online giving, please click on the link. Servant Keeper Online Giving Increase online giving. If you would like to increase your online, please click on the link and follow the below instructions. https://www.stpaullutheranchurch.net/increase-online-giving/ |
Church office phone: (515) 462-4270
Church office email: Office@stpaullutheranchurch.net
Pastor Erick’s Email: Pastor@stpaullutheranchurch.net