| Worship with us, July 12, 9:30am. Join us in person or on our YouTube channel. Pastor Erick Swanson will be preaching on the Gospel of Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Upcoming Worship Helpers July 12, 9:30 am Greeters/ Ushers: John and Kim Patience Reader: Leon Schwartz Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Jacque Mohs Musician: Clarice Blanchard Counters: Lisa Vossekuil and Kim Patience Communion Server: Chris and Dulce Baumgarn Communion Bread: Kim Patience Acolytes/ Crucifer: Devotions from God Pause: Devotions from God Pause: Paul’s brutal honesty affirms the struggle with sin is real, admitting the helplessness of relying on ourselves to do what is good. He confesses that he doesn’t understand why he does not do what he wants to do, but keeps doing what he hates. His confession resonates with all of us who feel that daily tug-of-war where good intentions clash with the pull of old habits and sin. We all have baggage we carry—guilt over past mistakes, frustration with our weaknesses, or just the exhaustion of trying to be better on our own. Paul shows us it’s okay to admit the fight is real because we’re not meant to white-knuckle our way through it. Instead, we can entrust those burdens to the Lord who will rescue us from the vicious cycle. When we surrender, we stop pretending we can fix ourselves and let Jesus show us the way. 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. |
Dinner with Friends on Thursday, August 13. 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 Brenda Hollingsworth to RSVP for Sports Page on August 13 at 6pm in the banquet hall.
Upcoming Worship Helpers July 19, 9:30 am
Greeters/ Ushers: NEEDED
Reader: Cheryl Young
Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Needed
Musician: Georgine Bellamy
Counters: Lisa Vossekuil and Jen Acton
Communion Server: NEEDED
Communion Bread: NEEDED
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. Confirmation classes and God Squad classes are currently done for the 2025-2026 season. 2026-2027 God Squad and Confirmation class information will be updated at a later time. 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