| Worship with us, August 23, 9:30am. Join us in person or on our YouTube channel. Pastor Erick Swanson will be preaching on the Gospel of Matthew 16:13-20 Upcoming Worship Helpers August 23, 9:30 am Greeters/ Ushers: Kristi Swanson and Brenda Hollingsworth Reader: Jason Darling Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Cheryl Young Musician: Sherri Briney Counters: Lisa Vossekuil and Kim Patience Communion Server: Dean and Ann Bartelt Communion Bread: Jen Acton Acolytes/ Crucifer: Devotions from God Pause: We are swirling in a sea of voices asking for consideration—information overload, news fatigue, bubbles of information, lives lived in silos, endless breaking news. Is that something new? Isaiah asks repeatedly for a hearing, to get God’s good word into the distracted ears of a people. That is a very contemporary problem. Isaiah proclaims that God’s Word will give justice, life, joy, and gladness. Listen, he pleads, for here is a positive caring and just vision of hope for all nations! Yet Isaiah raises the question: Why does he even have to ask for a listen and look? Are we distracted by those other voices? How can God get a word in edgewise? Read Isaiah and then think of this 1964 quote from Eric Sevareid, “The biggest big business in America is not steel, automobiles, or television. It is the manufacture, refinement, and distribution of anxiety.” Now, listen again to Isaiah with fresh 2026 ears. 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. |
Upcoming Events:
Dinner with Friends on Thursday, September 10. 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 Liz Hansen to RSVP for Mi Pueblito on September 10 at 6pm.
Women’s Bible Study will resume on Tuesday, September 1. See Linda Darling for details.
God Squad resumes September 9: If you are interested in helping as an activity leader or a classroom helper, please see Amanda Turnquist for information. All are welcome! .
Choir resumes September 9: Choir is starting back up again with our first practice on Wednesday, September 9. Practice is at 7:10-8:15pm. All are welcome!
Join us for Monday morning Coffee Fellowship beginning Monday, September 14. 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.
Crop Walk is September 27 at 2:30 pm. See Dick Anderson for more information.
God’s Work, Our Hands: GWOH will be held Sunday, October 4, following worship service. We welcome your ideas and suggestions for projects to fulfill needs. Please let Ann Bartelt, Jacque Mohs, or Pastor Erick know. Lunch will be served at 1:00 pm. Please use the sign-up sheet on the usher’s table to indicate your availability to help. There is also a sign-up sheet for t-shirts, if you don’t have one or if your size has changed. They are the same gold ones as in previous years. We thank the Trust Fund for furnishing them. Sign-up will close Sunday, September 13.
Upcoming Worship Helpers August 30, 9:30 am
Greeters/ Ushers: Ken and Janelle Kroska
Reader: Shirley Tallman
Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Jacque Mohs
Musician: Sherri Briney
Counters: Steve Dick and Kim Patience
Communion Server: Rich and Genelle Thompson
Communion Bread: Miriam Lutz
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