1. Join us for in-house worship this Sunday, October 18, at either 8 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. Our guest speaker will be Jacque Mohs. Our scripture readings for this week include Matthew 22:15-22. Below you will find a devotion based on that Scripture:
“Some time ago, I was at a stewardship event where the speaker drew two overlapping circles on a piece of newsprint. Over one circle he wrote, “Things that belong to us,” and asked us to list things that were ours. We shouted out the usual things: homes, cars, bank accounts, possessions. Over the second circle the presenter wrote, “Things that belong to God.” Again, he asked us to list what belonged in the circle. After an awkward silence someone said hesitantly, “Everything?” The speaker agreed, responding, “The stewardship question is not how much of what is ours we give to God but how much of what is God’s we keep for ourselves.”
The Pharisees hoped to trap Jesus into saying something that would get him in trouble with either the emperor or the crowds. Instead, he reminded them of the basic truth that everything is God’s. The real stewardship question is, “What are we going to do with everything God has given us to manage on God’s behalf?”
2. Congratulations to Pastor Ioan and Deb on their October 12th wedding in California! Best wishes to the happy couple! Pastor Ioan returns to the office October 20th. In his absence, Kevin & Sue Blader (515-468-1941) from First Christian Church are available for emergency pastoral care needs via phone or through contacting our St. Paul office.
3. Semi-Annual Meeting October 25 following the 10 am service. Mark your calendars!
4. Worship Service Greeters and Ushers Needed – If you are able and willing to be a greeter and usher table attendant OR an usher for our 8:00 and 10:00 worship services, please use Sign-Up Genius! It’s easy to access and will even send you reminders of your commitment. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b48afaf22a6ff2-stpaul. You will be of big assistance to those who desire to worship in-person as we follow our safety protocols. You may review the worship server guidelines here: http://www.stpaulwinterset.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Worship-Server-Guidelines-10-11-2020-Ed.pdf. Thank you for your service, in Jesus’ name, Amen!
Church office phone: 515-462-4270
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Pastoral Emergencies October 11 – 19: (515) 468-1941