Friday, April 19th Announcements

Worship with us, April 19, 9:30am.  Join us in person or on our YouTube channel.  Pastor Erick will be preaching on the Gospel of Luke 24:13-35 Upcoming Worship Helpers April 19, 9:30 am  Greeters/ Ushers: Corrie Huizinga and Brenda Hollingsworth  Reader:  Ann Bartelt  Sound/ Screen/ Streaming:  Lisa Vossekuil Musician:  Georgine Bellamy  Counters:  Lisa Vossekuil and Dean Bartelt   Communion Server:  Jason and Nicole Darling Communion Bread:   Nicole Darling  Acolytes/ Crucifer:   New Members.  This Sunday we will be celebrating new members who have joined in the last year.   Celebration Reception for New Members. The Flock ministry team would like to invite the new members, their families and the congregation to join in with fellowship after the service for a celebration reception for all in the St. Paul family!  Devotions from God Pause: The road seemed to lead to nowhere as our taxi wound through the pastures and rolling hills of southwestern Scotland. Was the brochure describing Portpatrick correct? Wasn’t it supposed to border the sea? Then, just as we were doubting the driver, the brochure, and our navigational wits, we crested a hill and, “voilà!” We plunged into the most beautiful vista—the North Sea, an ancient castle, a quaint village. It was all that we had hoped for. To be plunged into a living hope via the waters of baptism is to have the utmost confidence in a benevolent and forgiving God. The faith of the early persecuted believers could not have materialized without being birthed by God. Faith is not something we create or sustain. In faith, we are in the midst of a gift—a graceful power casting a vision before us, opening up vistas for mission and the salvation of souls. Join us for Monday morning Coffee Fellowship: 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.   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.  Confirmation classes will continue through April 22, 2026.  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. Community Garden – The Lutheran side of the Community Garden still has some space available for new gardeners. If you want to have a small or medium sized space to grow some of your own food or if you want to sponsor an area to grow vegetables to share with others please give Rich Thompson a TEXT at 515-468-0383. Areas are easily accessible. We provide a prepared space and free water and mulch.

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.    Choir.  Choir practices on Wednesdays, September-May at 7:10pm- 8:15pm.  All are welcome.   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