Worship with us, August 24, 9:30am. Join us in person or on our YouTube channel.  Pastor Erick will preach on Luke 13:10-17 Upcoming Worship Helpers August 24, 9:30 am  Greeters/ Ushers: Kristi Swanson and Shirley Tallman Reader: Amanda Turnquist Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Jacque Mohs Musician: Clarice Blanchard Counters: Lisa Vossekuil and Bonnie Fenimore Communion Server: John and Kim Patience Communion Bread: Kim Patience Acolytes/ Crucifer:   Blessing of the Backpack.  This Sunday, August 24 in Worship, 9:30am.  Everyone who’s going back to school. Students of all ages (college & grad students too), Staff,  teachers, aids, bus drivers, and admin.  Bring book bags, lunch boxes, or briefcase for a blessing on the new school year.  Semi-Annual Meeting.  St. Paul’s Semi-Annual meeting will be held on Sunday, August 24 directly following worship.  This is an informational meeting only. NO voting will be done on any actions.  The meeting should last about 15 minutes.  Copies of the Semi-Annual report will be provided on the ushers table prior to the meeting.  Devotions from God Pause: I didn’t start running until my thirties. For many years, I ran by myself, until accepting an invitation from a friend, I found a new joy in running with other people. The time went so fast as we chatted. (Well initially it was more like the others told stories and I listened, catching most of what they were saying over my extremely loud breathing.) Being with these dear friends gave me the perseverance to challenge myself to new distances. And it was an extra blessing to run with people of faith, celebrating the joys of births and grieving together over diseases and death. Surrounded by these runners, my prayers of longing for a best friend were answered ten fold.  In the same way I have found support to be surrounded by people of faith in a church community. It is so uplifting to not feel alone, but rather to be surrounded by a living cloud of witnesses to Jesus. 40 Day Journey with Luther Weekly Gathering. Tuesdays at 5:30pm in the Fellowship Hall.  Everyone is welcome to participate in the weekly discussions. “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.

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