Friday, June 20 Announcements

Worship with us, June 22, 9:30am.
Join us in person or on our YouTube channel.  Pastor Erick will preach on Luke 8:26-39

Upcoming Worship Helpers June 22, 9:30 am 
Greeters/ Ushers: Kristi Swanson and Steve Dick
Reader: Cheryl Young
Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Wayne Martens
Musician: Sherri Briney
Counters: Lisa Vossekuil and Dean Bartelt
Communion Server: Shirley Tallman and Bonnie Fenimore
Communion Bread:  Bonnie Fenimore
Acolytes/ Crucifer:     


Devotions from God Pause: Step Ten of the Twelve Steps of AA reads, “Continued to take personal inventory, and, when we were wrong, promptly admitted it.” Fr. Richard Rohr, in “Breathing Underwater,” reflecting on the Twelve Steps, says this is possible because God has found us acceptable. There’s nothing to hide, because, as Psalm 139 tells us, God knows our deepest thoughts and self. Denial is a waste of energy. From God’s standpoint, there is peace between each of us and God. (Vs 1). The practical implication? We are free to apologize and say, “I’m sorry, I was wrong.”. Years ago, I bawled out my step daughter about something. The next day, I discovered I was wrong. I owed her an apology, but I didn’t do it. My sinful self had forgotten that I was justified. Today, making amends is needed.

“Join us for Meeting on Monday! ☕️ The coffee pot will be on. Tea bags and hot chocolate packets also available.  No strings attached – just a chance to visit with others in the comfort of the high school and junior high rooms at St. Paul’s. at 9:00 am on Monday mornings.    

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. 

 
Cottage Gatherings.  Getting together w/ church friends, A comfortable home setting. Some snacks & beverages. Sharing our stories. You can sign up using the forms on the ushers table or use the link the below.  
 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B48AFAF22A6FF2-57192521-cprtraining/66530942
6/29 – 5pm at Brenda Hollingsworth’s home
7/1 – 5:30pm at Jacque Moh’s home
7/2 – 6:30pm at Bill and Patty Chrisman’s home
7/21- 6pm at Brenda Hollingsworth’s home
7/22 – 6pm at Fred & Cheryl Young’s home


Upcoming Worship Helpers June 29, 9:30 am 
Greeters/ Ushers: Dean and Ann Bartelt
Reader: Kristi Swanson
Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Jacque Mohs
Musician: Georgine Bellamy
Counters: Lisa Vossekuil and Kim Patience
Communion Server: Rich and Genelle Thompson
Communion Bread:  Genelle Thompson
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 resume September 3 and God Squad for 4-year-olds through 6th grade begins September 10.  Confirmation classes for 7th and 8th graders begin Wednesday,   All children are welcome to join at any time. You can register at St. Paul or online: https://forms.gle/rPaySYQDVGEW7LRo9   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

Lawn Mowing. If you would like to help mow the church lawn this season April through September, and get your dose of Vitamin D, please use Sign Up Genius to sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/  Thank you!

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