| Worship with us, March 22, 9:30am. Join us in person or on our YouTube channel. Pastor Erick will be preaching on the Gospel of John 11:1-45 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: Exterior Flower Beds Volunteers Needed Wednesday, March 25th and Saturday, March 28th from 9am-12pm! Outdoor work date to get the flower beds read to get the flower gardens ready for Easter and Spring. . We will be cutting plants back, removing old vegetation, putting down Preen and fertilizer and applying fresh mulch. All hands are welcome Devotions from God Pause: The Apostle Paul’s words to the Romans convict us and embolden us to live our lives with Christ. The Spirit loves to come in and change our trajectory for the better. In my work here at the seminary, I have a lot of discernment conversations with prospective and current students. These conversations often come at a crossroads in their life; a time when their own decision making is not enough. It is often a time when the Spirit enters in and changes course. It is clear that we cannot be left to our devices—thank goodness! Our faith empowers us to let go of the need to control and let God be God. We are not given a detailed map of the trajectory of our lives, but we are given compassion and care and love that will sustain us and sit with us in moments of uncertainty and doubt. The Spirit loves to cause a little holy chaos—may we welcome it. 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. March 25 will be our last Lenten service. It will start at 7p.m. Wednesday evening.
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
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 29, 9:30 am
Greeters/ Ushers: Kristi Swanson and Corrie Huizinga
Reader: Choir
Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Lisa Vossekuil
Musician: Clarice Blanchard
Counters: Lisa Vossekuil & Steve Dick
Communion Server: Dan and Nita Matthias
Communion Bread: Kara Ellingrod
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