Friday, March 6th Announcements

Worship with us, March 8, 9:30am.  Join us in person or on our YouTube channel.  Pastor Erick will be preaching on the Gospel of John 4: 5-42 Upcoming Worship Helpers March 8, 9:30 am  Greeters/ Ushers: Jason Darling & Avary Darling Reader:   Troy Gwinner Sound/ Screen/ Streaming:   Cheryl Young Musician:   Clarice Blanchard Counters:   Lisa Vossekuil and Kim Patience Communion Server:   Mark & Linda Kenyon  Communion Bread:    Marilyn Mount Acolytes/ Crucifer:  Daylight Savings Time.  Reminder to turn your clocks ahead an hour on Sunday, March 8th.  Church will start at 9:30am according to daylight savings time.  Meals From the Heartland – Volunteers Needed!! On March 11th, St. Paul is again hosting Meals From the Heartland to align with Lent.  We plan to package more than 20,000 meals from 5:30 – 7:30 pm.  While this is a youth-focused event, we need a lot of volunteers to make it happen.  If you, a family member and/or friend would like to assist in feeding hungry children around the globe, please reach out to Jacque Mohs at 515-468-1899 or sign up online at Signup Genius registration link.  Packaging is open for anyone who is at least 8 years old. We need to have volunteers signed up in advance, so we’re trying to make sure we’re aware of everyone that wants to participate.    Thank you! 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, Cumming, IA at 6:00pm.  We will meet at the church parking lot at 5:15pm for those who would like to carpool. Devotions from God Pause: The people of Israel are wandering in the wilderness and they are thirsty. They take to grumbling. They cry out against the hardships of their life, convinced that this is where they have come to die. This story, however, immediately follows the Exodus from Egypt at the hand of God, as well as the provision of food in the form of manna. And, once again, God provided. Moses picked up his staff, struck the rock, and out flowed water. The cries for provision, made in despair and desperation, were answered. I feel more compassion for the people of Israel this year as I have in years past, as I see how deeply we need the season and practice of Lent. The question of the Israelites—“Is the Lord among us or not?”—may haunt our own feelings of desperation or abandonment. Still, we remember that God is present in our times of wilderness and God’s provision is at work. 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.

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