| Worship with us, October 11, 9:30am. Join us in person or on our YouTube channel. Pastor Erick Swanson will be preaching on the Gospel of Matthew 22:1-14 Upcoming Worship Helpers October 11, 9:30 am Greeters/ Ushers: Dan & Chris Madison Reader: Amanda Turnquist Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Cheryl Young Musician: Clarice Blanchard Counters: Lisa Vossekuil and Jen Acton Communion Server: Kristi Swanson and Liz Hansen Communion Bread: Connie Tadlock Acolytes/ Crucifer: Devotions from God Pause: As a kid, I loved a brand new box of crayons. The colors were so vivid, the ends so sharp. They were in the perfect rainbow color order, and they were all the same length. I didn’t want to use them, knowing that all of that would quickly change. But the longer I kept my new crayons in the box, the fewer pictures and projects I created, and the less joy they brought me. My new crayons were meant to be used and even (gasp!) shared with others. As an adult, sometimes sharing is still hard. We tend to want to keep the good things for ourselves or for our families and friends. In this story from the Gospel of Matthew, the Jewish leaders wanted to keep God’s teachings only for themselves and their fellow Jews. Jesus’ teachings, however, were and are for everyone. The word of God and the teachings of Jesus are meant to be taken out of that “box” and shared, not hoarded. Blessing is always connected to generosity. 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. We will NOT have Adult Sunday School on the following Sundays November 22 Decorating for Christmas after worship December 27 Christmas weekend |
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. Volunteers Needed for Covered Bridge Festival October 10th and October 11th: The Chamber of Commerce is in need of volunteers for the gates throughout the festival. Here is the link to sign up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FA9AF2FA5F5C16-64802542-2026#/
It can also be accessed through the Chamber of Commerce website MadisonCounty.com
Dinner with Friends on Thursdays, will be November 12. 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 Darrell and Lisa Vossekuil to RSVP for on November 12th at 6pm. Dinner will be at the 5th Quarter in Van Meter, Iowa.
Upcoming Worship Helpers October 18, 9:30 am
Greeters/ Ushers: Ken and Janelle Kroska
Reader: Cheryl Young
Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Jacque Mohs
Musician: Georgine Bellamy
Counters: Lisa Vossekuil and Bonnie Fenimore
Communion Server: John and Kim Patience
Communion Bread: Cheryl Bales
Acolytes/ Crucifer:
All Saints Day. Sunday, November 1st is All Saints Day to honor those baptized and deceased this past year. If you have had a loved one who has passed this year and would like them to be named during service, please send the office an email with their name and a photo of them to office@stpaullutheranchurch.net.
Election Polling at St Paul. On November 3rd, St Paul Church will be used as a polling place. The church will not be available for any functions on November 3rd.
Ham Ball Dinner – Saturday, November 7th 4:30 – 7:00 Menu: Cheesy potatoes, green beans, homemade desserts and applesauce. $13.00 Call 515-468-1899 to go orders. Delivery for shut-ins only – orders required by Friday, Nov 6th. We will start asking people to volunteer to work and to donate food in the next few weeks. Contact Jacque Mohs if questions.
Holiday Hop – Saturday, November 21st 8:30-1:30 We will be asking the congregation for donated crafts, baked goods, candy, etc. We also have a gently used Christmas decoration room, so we’re always looking for donations for that room. Pies go especially well, especially those that can be frozen, since it’s the week prior to Thanksgiving. Contact Jacque Mohs at 515-468-1899 for more information.
St. Paul Christmas Decorating – Sunday, November 22 after service.
Thanksgiving Service – Tuesday, November 24 at 7:00 pm.
Cantata Christmas Service. Our annual Christmas Cantata Service will be Sunday, December 13th.
Dinner with Friends December Christmas potluck. For the December dinner with friends get together, it be a potluck on Dec. 10th at the church.
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 is for youth in kindergarten through 5th grade. The meal is served at 5:30pm and God Squad starts a few minutes before 6:00pm. We have Bible stories, games and fun. Friends are always welcome. You can register at St. Paul. or use this link https://forms.gle/zi68Sjng5Wc3tqmi9 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. 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/ Lawn Mowing! If you would like to help mow the church lawn this season from April thru September and get your dose of Vitamin D, please use Sign Up Genius to sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/ Thank you! |
Church office phone: (515) 462-4270
Church office email: Office@stpaullutheranchurch.net
Pastor Erick’s Email: Pastor@stpaullutheranchurch.net