| Worship with us, April 26, 9:30am. Join us in person or on our YouTube channel. Pastor Erick will be preaching on the Gospel of John 10:1-10 Upcoming Worship Helpers April 26, 9:30 am Greeters/ Ushers: Chuck and Bonnie Fenimore Reader: Amanda Turnquist Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Jacque Mohs Musician: Sherri Briney Counters: Lisa Vossekuil and Jen Acton Communion Server: Darrell & Lisa Vossekuil Communion Bread: Lisa Vossekuil Acolytes/ Crucifer: Confirmation Sunday. We will be celebrating our new confirmed teenagers this Sunday. There will be a continental breakfast before the service and donuts afterwards. Devotions from God Pause: My mind goes to John 3:17 when I read this passage. “Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world but in order that the world might be saved through him.” Jesus saves us. If I were left to my good behavior, I wouldn’t make it out of town much less to heaven. The truth mentioned is that God loves us despite our inability to do right. It is a great gift that God loves us just because of who God is. The world around us judges harshly. We judge ourselves harshly. Left to ourselves there is no getting away from the sin that dwells within us. Only God makes us worthy. As worthy people of God we are called to love our neighbor and to seek the well-being of all. Join us for Monday morning Coffee Fellowship: Last Monday Coffee Fellowship will be held on Monday, May 18th. 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. Coffee will be off for summer vacation from the end of May and will resume in September. 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. |
Bake Sale, Sunday, May 3rd. Breads, cakes, muffins, pies, and cookies. Plus main dishes and casseroles too. Donated items are welcomed. Ask Kristi Swanson or Brenda Hollingsworth for details. Proceeds support the women of St. Paul attending the Women of ELCA Triennial Convention in July.
Floors will be repolished from May 4 – May 8. The floors at the church will be repolished from Monday, May 4 through Friday, May 8. Access to the church will be limited. The office will be closed during this time. For urgent issues, please contact Pastor Erick.
Dinner with Friends. 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 Wayne and Debi Martens to RSVP for May 14th. Restaurant of choice: Westside Bar and Grille in Earlham at 6:00pm.
Upcoming Events:
May 17th- Recognition of the high school seniors
June 21 worship at 10:30 am at the main pavilion at City Park. There will be a potluck afterwards.
July 5th worship at 10:30 am at the Madison County Historical Society with other churches. Information to follow once everything is confirmed.
St Paul Summer Camp. June 21, 22, & 23rd. All ages are welcome. Sunday, June 21, it will be start at 5:30pm and unsure of ending time. Monday and Tuesday will be from 5:30-7:30pm. Supper will be included. For those who are Thrivant members, help with food would be appreciated. More information to follow at a later date.
The Saint Paul Flower Gardens are coming alive. All mulching is done. Thanks Bill and Mark. The beds have been cleaned, Trees have been trimmed. The lawn has been de-thatched. Commercial chemicals have been applied to the lawn. Mowing has started. A lot of work -Thanks to All. Several of the left over Easter Lillies have been planted in the circle drive area. A new bright red rose bush has been planted in the west circle drive area. A 7 son multi stem ornamental tree has been donated and installed by Dave Brakhane on the east side of the church. FYI Dave raised this tree from a 3’ pot and moved the tree stock with them when the family moved from Missouri several years ago. The tree is nearly full grown. NOTE: Dave is still doing some limited landscaping work locally in addition to their work on the family farm. Thank you Dave and family! The Community Garden (Lutheran and Catholic) is in full swing. Individual plots have been marked out and additional tilling done. Plants and seeds are starting to be put in place. Unused space will allow us to plant communal garden vegetables to share with our congregations and the multipurpose center, etc. Sharing is GOOD! The composting site is operation too. Some of the compost we worked last year is nearing completion and can be used now. Our composting piles require weekly physical labor to turn and mix coffee grounds, vegetables, egg shells, leaves, grass, and wood mulch. Myron Hirschman is helping with this new addition to our community garden effort. Think GREEN! Thanks, Rich
Upcoming Worship Helpers May 3, 9:30 am
Greeters/ Ushers: Liz Hansen and Barb Kellogg
Reader: Lisa Vossekuil
Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Wayne Martens
Musician: Praise Band
Counters: Lisa Vossekuil and Bonnie Fenimore
Communion Server: John and Kim Patience
Communion Bread: Nita Matthias
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. 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. 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