| Worship with us, March 15, 9:30am. Join us in person or on our YouTube channel. Pastor Erick will be preaching on the Gospel of John 9:1-41 Upcoming Worship Helpers March 15, 9:30 am Greeters/ Ushers: Kristi Swanson & Brenda Hollingsworth Reader: Steve Dick Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Lisa Vossekuil Musician: Georgine Bellamy Counters: Lisa Vossekuil & Jen Acton Communion Server: Liz Hansen & Barb Kellogg Communion Bread: Cheryl Bales Acolytes/ Crucifer: Devotions from God Pause: As we gear up for the fourth Sunday in Lent, as we hear Paul reminding the Ephesians of the transformation they have undergone, we can imagine those Ephesians asking similar questions to what we’re asking ourselves today. What does it mean to live as children of light? What fruit is Paul talking about? What does that actually mean for us? Christ is the source of light, shining upon us, making us children of Christ’s light. So, we are encouraged to issue forth in the fruit of the light: goodness, righteousness, and truth. It is a good reminder for each of us as we move through this season of Lent: how can we adjust ourselves into a posture of lifting our faces up and soaking in the light of Christ? What areas of our lives do we need to enlighten, so that we can bear more goodness, righteousness, and truth? Because the light of Christ has come, we have been radically transformed. May we bask in that light and share it with others through the power of the Holy Spirit. 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.
March 18th
March 25th
Prayer Vigil April 3rd from 6am-6pm: Please sign up for a time slot to commit to prayer on Good Friday. You can sign up for 30 or 60 minutes. The chapel will be available as well as the sanctuary. Feel free to sign up in groups. Sign up sheet is available in the church hallway. Thank you for committing to pray during this special time of reflection and remembrance.
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
Exterior Flower Beds Volunteers Needed! There will be 2 outdoor work dates to get the flower gardens ready for Easter and Spring. They will be Wednesday, March 25 from 9am-12pm and Saturday, March 28 from 9am-12pm. We will be cutting plants back, removing old vegetation, putting down Preen and fertilizer and applying fresh mulch. All hands are welcome.
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 Amanda & Erik Turnquist to RSVP for April 9th. Restaurant of choice: Mi Pueblito, Winterset, IA at 6:00pm.
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.
Choir. Choir practices on Wednesdays, September-May at 7:10pm- 8:15pm. All are welcome.
Upcoming Worship Helpers March 22, 9:30 am
Greeters/ Ushers: Bill & Patty Chrisman
Reader: Amanda Turnquist
Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Cheryl Young
Musician: Sherri Briney
Counters: Lisa Vossekuil & Bonnie Fenimore
Communion Server: Leon Schwartz and Miriam Lutz
Communion Bread: Connie Tadlock
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 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