| Worship with us, September 6, 9:30am. Join us in person or on our YouTube channel. Pastor Erick Swanson will be preaching on the Gospel of Matthew 18:15-20 Upcoming Worship Helpers September 6, 9:30 am Greeters/ Ushers: Bill & Patti Chrisman Reader: Amanda Turnquist Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Jacque Mohs Musician: Praise Band Counters: Steve Dick and Bonnie Fenimore Communion Server: Sam Sinanovic and Nicole Darling Communion Bread: Nicole Darling Acolytes/ Crucifer: Remodel front Sanctuary Temple Talk. There will be a meeting to discuss the remodeling of the Sanctuary on Sept. 6th during Sunday morning service. Devotions from God Pause: “Let love be genuine.” Paul has just reminded his readers that they are more than individuals. They are individuals who are members of one another, with differing gifts that contribute to the whole. Love finds its full expression in community, where people share life together with its joys, its pains and wrongs, its sorrows. “How can I take a personal tragedy and turn it into a way to make a better world?” A news story shared this inspiring response of Alicia, who had lost her daughter to De Barcy Syndrome—premature aging. Her pain led her to other families who may be experiencing similar circumstances. She now enthusiastically teaches children facing numerous life illnesses and special challenges, caring deeply for each child in ways that open them up to joy and possibility. Her empathy and deep care “makes the children feel seen,” her principal relates. Genuine love, loose in our world, reducing pain, doubling joy! “Take thought for what is noble in the sight of all.” In a tit for tat world, it is love and grace that prevail in the new creation. Thanks be to God! 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. In the upcoming weeks we will be looking into the Gospel text. |
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.
God Squad resumes September 9: God Squad is for youth in kindergarten through 5th grade. The meal is served at 5:30pm and God Squad starts a few minutes before 6:00pm. We have Bible stories, games and fun. Friends are always welcome. You can register at St. Paul. or use this link https://forms.gle/zi68Sjng5Wc3tqmi9
Confirmation resumes September 16th. Confirmation is for 6th, 7th and 8th grade kids. 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!
Want to update your online giving but unsure how? Lisa will be available on September 13 and September 27 to help anyone who would like to update their online giving. Come to the church office after the service to see her!
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 September 13, 9:30 am (ELCA Triennial Gathering Celebration)
Greeters/ Ushers: Rainy Gibbens and LaRee Allen
Reader: Miriam Lutz and Cheryl Young
Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Lisa Vossekuil
Musician: Clarice Blanchard
Counters: Lisa Vossekuil and Steve Dick
Communion Server: Nicole Darling, Barb Kellogg, Bonnie Fenimore, Cheryl Young
Communion Bread: Nicole Darling
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. God Squad classes for the 2026-2027 season will begin on September 9. Confirmation classes will begin on September 16th. All children are welcome to join at any time. You can register at St. Paul. or use this link https://forms.gle/zi68Sjng5Wc3tqmi9 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. 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