| Worship with us, August 30, 9:30am. Join us in person or on our YouTube channel. Pastor Erick Swanson will be preaching on the Gospel of Matthew 16:21-28 Upcoming Worship Helpers August 30, 9:30 am Greeters/ Ushers: Ken and Janelle Kroska Reader: Shirley Tallman Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Jacque Mohs Musician: Sherri Briney Counters: Steve Dick and Jen Acton Communion Server: Rich and Genelle Thompson Communion Bread: Miriam Lutz Acolytes/ Crucifer: Pool Party. Senior and Junior High Pool Party! Sunday, August 30 from 1-4pm. Pizza and drinks provided. Friends are welcome. Tim & Jacque Mohs 1640 Hwy 169, Winterset Devotions from God Pause: Twentieth-century theologian Karl Barth envisioned a Christian as one who walks with a Bible in one hand and a newspaper in the other. Paul teaches don’t be conformed to the world, but transformed by mental renewal, discerning what is good, acceptable, and perfect. Paul’s mention of being “perfect” could pull us into a complex discussion of grace and humility, community order and gifts! But at least for this day, let’s envision God’s grace as alive in our world, rather than living with anxiety over sin. Just dream! What if on a Sunday morning we would simply gather to read a local newspaper together and think of one or two concrete things we could do as members that would be our church’s weekly work in the world. Lift up that broken home? Speak for those oppressed? Teach and exhort wise truth? Cheerfully root for the best by grace? What a wonderful world that would be—focused outside our walls. Sunday Bible Study: Bible Study will meet at 11:00 a.m. following morning worship in the classroom near the church office. We invite questions, comments, and connections, as we expand upon the readings from the worship service. In the upcoming weeks we will be looking into the Gospel text. |
Dinner with Friends on Thursday, September 10. 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 Liz Hansen to RSVP for Mi Pueblito on September 10 at 6pm.
God Squad leaders gathering. There will be a meeting with the God Squad leaders on Wednesday, September 2nd at 6pm.
Women’s Bible Study will resume on Tuesday, September 1. See Linda Darling for details.
Remodel front Sanctuary Temple Talk. There will be a meeting to discuss the remodeling of the Sanctuary on Sept. 6th during Sunday morning service.
God Squad resumes September 9: If you are interested in helping as an activity leader or a classroom helper, please see Amanda Turnquist for information. All are welcome! .
Choir resumes September 9: Choir is starting back up again with our first practice on Wednesday, September 9. Practice is at 7:10-8:15pm. All are welcome!
Want to update your online giving but unsure how? Lisa will be available on September 13 and September 27 to help anyone who would like to update their online giving. Come to the church office after the service to see her!
Join us for Monday morning Coffee Fellowship beginning Monday, September 14. 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. For school breaks and for general purposes, please use your own judgement.
Crop Walk is September 27 at 2:30 pm. See Dick Anderson for more information.
God’s Work, Our Hands: GWOH will be held Sunday, October 4, following worship service. We welcome your ideas and suggestions for projects to fulfill needs. Please let Ann Bartelt, Jacque Mohs, or Pastor Erick know. Lunch will be served at 1:00 pm. Please use the sign-up sheet on the usher’s table to indicate your availability to help. There is also a sign-up sheet for t-shirts, if you don’t have one or if your size has changed. They are the same gold ones as in previous years. We thank the Trust Fund for furnishing them. Sign-up will close Sunday, September 13.
Upcoming Worship Helpers September 6, 9:30 am
Greeters/ Ushers: Bill & Patti Chrisman
Reader: Amanda Turnquist
Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Jacque Mohs
Musician: Praise Band
Counters: Steve Dick and Bonnie Fenimore
Communion Server: Sam Sinanovic 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 classes for the 2026-2027 season will begin on September 9. Confirmation classes will begin on September 16th. 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. |
| 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 Women’s Bible Study will be on summer break starting in May and will restart in September. 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. Join us for Monday morning Coffee Fellowship this coming September. 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. For school breaks and for general purposes, please use your own judgement. Monday morning. 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