| Worship with us, November 23, 9:30am. Join us in person or on our YouTube channel. Pastor Erick will preach on Luke 23: 33-43 Upcoming Worship Helpers November 23, 9:30 am Greeters/ Ushers: Jon & Kelly Moeller Reader: Amanda Turnquist Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Lisa Vossekuil Musician: Georgine Bellamy Counters: Lisa Vossekuil & Steve Dick Communion Server: Ken & Janelle Kroska Communion Bread: Cheryl Bales Acolytes/ Crucifer: Landyn Moeller Thanksgiving Worship Service. Tuesday, November 25th at 7:00pm. All are welcome. Greeters/ Ushers: Rainy Gibbens, LaRee and Marriah Allen Reader: Cheryl Young Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Wayne Martens Musician: Georgine Bellamy Communion Server: Debi Martens & Kara Ellingrod Communion Bread: Kara Ellingrod Holiday Hop. Saturday, November 22. Crafters & Bakers!! Holiday Hop is coming Saturday, November 22 from 8:30am – 1:30pm. We will welcome all crafts and baked goods again. We also will feature the gently used room again. Be thinking of cleaning out your unused Christmas decorations that you would like to get rid of! Any questions, please contact Liz Hansen at 515-462-3987 Jackson Kimbell Memorial Service: Jackson M. Kimball, 22, of Winterset, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 6:00 Sunday, November 23, 2025 here at the St. Paul Lutheran Church. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 24, at the church. In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family requests contributions be made to a memorial fund at Union State Bank for a future designation. Devotions from God Pause: Jesus’ ragtag disciples were used to rural living. Then Jesus takes them on a field trip to the big city of Jerusalem. They gawk at the enormity of the Temple, amazing in both structure and design. I can relate. A few years ago, I had the privilege of taking a study tour to Greece and Turkey, retracing the steps of the Apostle Paul. I was awestruck with the ruins of the Roman Empire across the Mediterranean: huge colosseums, theaters, libraries, and the many temples of gods and goddesses. Jesus was right: buildings will not last forever. They will fall. Across the millennia, powerful empires with ruthless leaders have fallen. We can stand in the ruins, read about their lives in history books, and study remnants of past civilizations in museums. Empires and rulers, gone. What is the good news? Kingdoms rise and fall, but the Word of God stands forever! 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. |
Decorating of the church. Sunday November 30th. following our church service. All are welcome, as many hands make light work. Lunch will be provided. Please talk to Kim Patience (or text 515-468-0503) if you can attend so she can plan the lunch. Thank you!
College Care Packages: We are collecting items for St. Paul college students to receive during their “Finals Week” to provide encouragement and support for them as their Fall semester comes to an end! We will have the bags out Nov. 9-30, but pulling them from the table during the craft bazaar. We will have a total of 14 bags to fill this year. Item suggestions: Personal notes, toiletry items, individual snacks, gift cards, small drinks, etc…If you have any questions or want to provide a monetary gift toward the college bags, please contact Nicole Darling.
Holiday Hop. Saturday, November 22. Crafters & Bakers!! Holiday Hop is coming Saturday, November 22nd from 8:30am – 1:30pm. We will welcome all crafts and baked goods again. We also will feature the gently used room again. Be thinking of cleaning out your unused Christmas decorations that you would like to get rid of! Any questions, please contact Liz Hansen at 515-462-3987
Operation Christmas Child. Samaritan’s Purse provides humanitarian aid and benefits children across the world. Operation Christmas Child (OCC) is one of their efforts. Materials are available in the fellowship hall for all of you who would like to participate. Pick up a box and brochures about what can go in the box. Final steps include labeling the box and binding with a strong rubber band. You may also include a $10 donation for shipping and other costs. If you choose to do so, put your check (no cash) made out to Samaritan’s Purse in an envelope and place it on top in the box. Drop off your box to New Bridge Church Nov 21 4:30-6:30; Nov 22 10:00-2:00; Nov 23 1:00-3:00. Questions may be directed to Ann Bartelt.
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.
Advent Suppers and Services. Wednesdays, December 3rd, December 10th and December 17th. Supper will be served between 6:00pm-6:20pm. 7pm worship will follow.
Choir Cantata. Sunday, December 14th at 9:30am Service. Our Choir will be singing from “Have You Heard” by Joel Raney.
Christmas Eve Service. December 24th at 5pm There will be ONE Christmas Eve service on December 24th at 5:00 p.m.
Choir. Choir practices on Wednesdays, September-May at 7:10pm- 8:15pm. All are welcome.
Severe Weather. As the winter season is upon us, 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 and for general purposes, please use your own judgement.
Upcoming Worship Helpers November 30, 9:30 am
Greeters/ Ushers: Jeff & Barb Stiles
Reader: Cheryl Young
Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Lisa Vossekuil
Musician: Clarice Blanchard
Counters: Lisa Vossekuil & Wayne Martens
Communion Server: Barb Kellogg & Liz Hansen
Communion Bread: Marty Knapp
Acolytes/ Crucifer:
Upcoming Community Events:
Thanksgiving Dinner at the Methodist Church: Noon on Thanksgiving Day, November 27. Please call Jean Hager at 641-895-0517 for reservations.
Community Band Concert: December 7 at 4:00 pm at the Winterset High School auditorium. After the concert there will be a soup supper with a free will offering.
Community Choir Concert: December 7 at 7:00 pm at the Methodist Church.
Live Nativity at the Historical Complex: Sunday, December 21 & Monday, December 22, 6pm-8pm
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 |
| 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. |
Church office phone: (515) 462-4270
Church office email: Office@stpaullutheranchurch.net
Pastor Erick’s Email: Pastor@stpaullutheranchurch.net