| Worship with us, February 22, 9:30am. Join us in person or on our YouTube channel. Pastor Erick will be preaching on the Gospel of Matthew 4:1-11 Upcoming Worship Helpers February 22, 9:30 am Greeters/ Ushers: Darrell & Lisa Vossekuil Reader: Debi Martens Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Cheryl Young Musician: Sherri Briney Counters: Lisa Vossekuil & Wayne Martens Communion Server: Bonnie Fenimore & Erin Gwinner Communion Bread: Erin Gwinner Acolytes/ Crucifer: Join us for the Annual Meeting: The annual meeting will be held on February 22, 2026 right after the service. All our welcome. Copies of the annual meeting will be located on the bookcase in the hallway after the meeting. Blood Drive. We are needing treats for the blood drive on Tuesday, February 24th. Please consider bringing in homemade treats that can either be frozen and brought out the day of blood drive or dropped off the day of blood drive. Devotions from God Pause: The Transfiguration of Jesus, witnessed by his friends, is a “thin place” moment for them—a time when and a place where the distance between heaven and earth seems thin, or at least thinner than usual. I think Peter, James, and John see and hear more in this moment than they’ve seen and heard in the previous three years they’ve been with Jesus. This is a light and sound show like no other. Suddenly, the earthy Jesus with his dusty feet and tired eyes becomes the ethereal Jesus—robe glowing and face shining—a shimmering window into pure divinity. This may actually be more than a thin place; this may be a ripping of the barrier between God and humanity as God comes flooding into our midst. God can still do that, you know. And not necessarily through dazzling moments of transfiguration, but more likely in the daily trenches of faithfulness. No mountain climbing required. 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. 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. |
Lenten Services. All Lenten services will start at 7p.m. Wednesday evenings.
February 25th
March 4th
March 11th
March 18th
March 25th
Holy Week Services: All Holy Week services will be at St. Paul
April 29 Palm Sunday/Cantata Service at 9:30am
April 2 Maundy Thursday service at 7pm
April 3 Good Friday service at 7pm
April 5 Easter Sunday at 9:30am
Join us for the Annual Meeting: The annual meeting will be held on February 22, 2026 right after the service. All our welcome. Copies of the annual meeting will be located on the bookcase in the hallway after the meeting.
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.
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 this months dinner with friends, please contact Janelle (Ken) at 712-358-3046 to RSVP for March 12th. Restaurant of choice: Wilson Orchard in Cumming, IA. at 6:00pm. We will meet at the church parking lot at 5:15pm for those who would like to car pool.
The following month dinner with friends will be April 9th. Information to follow as it gets closer.
Choir. Choir practices on Wednesdays, September-May at 7:10pm- 8:15pm. All are welcome.
Severe Weather. As the winter season is upon us, 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 and for general purposes, please use your own judgement.
Upcoming Worship Helpers March 1, 9:30 am
Greeters/ Ushers: Chris & Dulce Baumgarn
Reader: Miriam Lutz
Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Lisa Vossekuil
Musician: Praise Band
Counters: Lisa Vossekuil & Dean Bartelt
Communion Server: NEEDED
Communion Bread: NEEDED
Acolytes/ Crucifer:
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 and Confirmation classes are Wednesday evenings at 5:30 pm. 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 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. 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