| Worship with us, May 2, 9:30am. Join us in person or on our YouTube channel. Pastor Erick will preach on John 10:22-30 Upcoming Worship Helpers May 11, 9:30 am Greeters/ Ushers: Kristi Swanson and Brenda Hollingsworth Reader: Cheryl Young Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Jacque Mohs Musician: Sherri Briney Counters: Lisa Vossekuil and Dean Bartelt Communion Server: Jason and Nicole Darling Communion Bread: Nicole Darling Acolytes/ Crucifer: Devotions from God Pause In this amazing vision of John, we read of the greatest change of all, the complete redemption of all that is, all that was, and all that will be. Here are angels and living creatures and the elders, gathered together in worship of the “Lamb that was slaughtered,” our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We who live in the present, in this time of waiting for this culminating event, certainly may question “What do we do in the meantime?” We live in hope of God’s mercy looking forward to that time. We also live in this time in a world in need of God’s love and grace. We live working to change the world we live in, pointing to this time yet to come when everyone can sing, “To the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!” Amen! “Join us for Meeting on Monday!  The coffee pot will be on tea bags and hot chocolate packets also available. No strings attached – just a chance to visit with 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 delayed or closed because of the weather, we will not be meeting on Mondays that day. 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. Larger Bulletins & Kids Bags: The ushers will have large print bulletins available. St. Paul has kids’ bags to engage your child during church. They are hanging on hooks by the entry doors or see the ushers. |
Blood Drive to Honor Jim Nelson. We are making a special effort this month to support the Blood Drive on May 27 to commemorate Jim Nelson. Jim was a driving force in promoting blood donations and LifeServe is making this Jim’s memorial drive to honor his contributions. Thanks to all who are currently blood donors and an advance thanks to all who are willing to donate for the first time.
Senior Recognition and Presentation of the Quilts. Senior recognition will be held on Sunday, May 18th at the 9:30am service.
Church Mower Silent Auction. St Paul is doing a silent auction for our 2012 Z Master 52″ Toro mower. The mower has 948 hours on it. The bidding will take place May 12th and end on May 19th. There will be bid slips on the table by the church office doors. If interested in bidding on the mower, please fill out slip and put it in the little lock box on the wall by the office doors. This box is labeled “Lock-box for the Church office”.
CPR Training. Interested in learning how to do CPR? Madison County EMS has offered to teach a class for anyone who would like to learn. Our church is currently collecting names of who would be interested. Please see the signup clipboard on the ushers table or email the office at office@stpaullutheranchurch.net your name and and whether mornings or evenings would work better for you. Barb Stiles will set up a time for the class in a few weeks once she has a better idea of when it works best for the majority. This class will be at no cost to the participants UNLESS you want a certification card, which will be $10.00.
Giving Statements. Another feature of Servant Keeper is access to your giving statements for St. Paul. Just click on Giving History in your portal account at any time, at your convenience. We will only print the statements for you by special request to the church office. Don’t have a Servant Keeper account? Go to the church website and select the Giving tab. From there, follow the steps to sign up for a Servant Keeper account. For help and answers to questions, please contact Lisa Vossekuil at finances@stpaullutheranchurch.net.
The New Hosta Garden. In the next 2 weeks we will be finishing up a raised bed hosta garden in the center circle drive area between the trees. If you want to SHARE existing hostas that you may have at your home by splitting them and giving us a nice piece to add in our new garden that would be great. We want all colors, and sizes. Look behind the bird feeder to see the new bed’s progress. This attraction will certainly add to the new beauty of the circle drive area at almost no cost. Questions – See Rich Thompson The perennial flowers, shrubs and trees planted last year are all alive and growing. YEA! There will be a few new perennials added in the Circle Drive Area this year to compliment many of the existing flowers and shrubs over the past 20 years. The Mini Sanctuary Garden in honor of Twila Siebert is progressing in the WEST Circle Drive area with shared plants, rocks, table and chairs, bird feeders, bird bath and more from her beautiful yard being used to create a special place.
Saint Paul Community Garden. The Saint Paul Community Garden is nearly all planted at this point. 1 small space remains. We do this in conjunction with the Catholic Church who also has a garden space available. It is west of our church. This garden space, originally started by Jim Nelson, is available FREE for anyone in the Winterset area to use. You can drive your vehicle right up to the garden. Water and mulch is available to use throughout the summer.
Rules –
1. Contact Rich Thompson. 515-468-0383 to get a space reserved and staked out.
2. Take care of the space by planting, weeding and caring for the plants.
3. At the end of the growing season remove all of your plant materials and put them in the composting pile. Remove all cages, stakes, etc. so we can plow the space.
Questions – See Rich Thompson
Upcoming Worship Helpers May 18, 9:30 am
Greeters/ Ushers: Needed
Reader: Amanda Turnquist
Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Needed
Musician: Georgine Bellamy
Counters: Lisa Vossekuil and Kim Patience
Communion Server: Kristi Swanson and 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:
Use SignUpGenius! It’s easy to access at this link and will even send you a reminder of your commitment.
Volunteer Kiosk: We have clipboards on the kiosks in the entryway for you to sign.
Call the Church office at 515-462-4270.
God Squad and Confirmation 2025-2026. Join us for God Squad and Confirmation at St. Paul’s Wednesday evening Christian Education Program for children and youth. Confirmation classes for 7th and 8th graders began Wednesday, September 3 and God Squad for 4-year-olds through 6th grade began September 10. A free meal is served at 5:30 pm; classes and fun activities are from 5:50-6:50 pm. All children are welcome to join at any time. You can register at St. Paul or online: https://forms.gle/rPaySYQDVGEW7LRo9 Blessings,-Amanda Turnquist
| Transportation Ministry. Transportation ministry is providing rides home mainly for outpatient surgery patients who cannot secure another way home. There is a clipboard in the back of the church if you would like to add your name to the volunteers. The need is occasional but so much appreciated. Questions? Contact Chris Madison (515-468-0051) Women Infants and Children Services. WIC will be using St. Paul Church to support local families beginning Thursday, January 25. This Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides federal grants to states for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age 5 who are found to be at nutritional risk. We welcome these services to our fellowship hall every second and fourth Thursday of the month, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Pill Bottle Donations – Matthew 25: Ministries – Matthew 25: Ministries is an international medical relief organization. We can be a part of this by donating empty plastic pill bottles. All sizes, with plastic lids, are accepted. Please remove all labels. The donation box is located near the mailboxes at church. See the flyer at the church or contact Kim Patience with questions: kimpatience62@gmail.com Matura Food Pantry: Our offering to the Matura Food Pantry is blessed the first Sunday of each month. Help us fill the shopping cart will non-perishable food, diapers, and even pet food. Checks made out to Matura Madison County or cash are also accepted. St Paul Trust Fund. The St. Paul Trust Fund was established in 1986 to provide Mission work outside the operational budget of the church. It supports needs locally, nationally and internationally on items such as supplying animals and tools overseas, supporting kids playgrounds to supporting youth summer camps. Please contact Dick Anderson with any questions. Furniture Ministry: St. Paul collects and gives home goods, furniture, and appliances to those in need. Contact Lisa Vossekuil (920-979-0304 or levossekuil@gmail.com) about any donations. Monetary gifts are also appreciated for our storage units. The Furniture Ministry needs able bodies to help with picking up and delivering furniture on a Saturday morning (usually 9;00 – 10:00 a.m.). Willing workers should contact Lisa (levossekuil@gmail.com) Pool of Siloam: Pool of Siloam is St. Paul’s local benevolence program for Madison County residents that provides monetary support for those in need of such things as gas money or car repair, rent or mortgage assistance, and utility bills. In partnership with local agencies (CRISP, Matura, and Crisis Intervention), we annually serve over 100 individuals, including children. All giving to the Pool of Siloam is matched by an anonymous donor. Offerings to this program can be indicated on your giving envelope or online giving form. LifeServe Blood Drive: St. Paul hosts the community LifeServe Blood Drive every fourth Tuesday of the month. We are known for our home-baked goods and appreciate your donations of cookies and bars. Please bring them to the church by noon the day of the drive May 27, 2025 is the next scheduled blood drive. Call for Cookies. Cookies are always needed for Sunday morning services and the monthly blood drive. They can be store bought or home-made and can be dropped off at anytime. Jim asks that the cookies for the monthly blood drive be home-made. |
| Bible Study on First and Third Tuesday of the month at 9:00am. We will be starting a new study in January 2025. Everyone is welcome to come to this study at 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 Free Sunshine! If you would like to help mow the church lawn this season April through September, and get your dose of Vitamin D, please use Sign Up Genius to sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/ Thank you! Prayer Chain: St. Paul has a group dedicated to the power of prayer. If you have a prayer request for the Prayer Chain, please share it with Ann Bartelt annbartelt0204@gmail.com or the church office. St. Paul Choir. The Choir is always looking for new members. Choir practice is held Wednesday evenings at 7:10 pm during the months of September-May and sing a couple times each month during these times at Sunday morning service. Everyone is welcome to spread the good news through our music ministry. Questions may be directed to Sue Hansen, choir director, 515-468-0137. Online Giving Update. St. Paul has changed our online giving to Servant Keeper, the program we also use for our Member Directory. – Step 1: Visit our church website at stpaullutheranchurch.net – Step 2: Look for the “Give” or “Online Giving” tab. – Step 3: Click on the link to access our new Servant Keeper Online Giving platform. – Step 4: Follow the instructions on the screen to create your account or log in if you already have a Servant Keeper account. ENTER the church’s name as St. Paul Lutheran Church ELCA. Support and Assistance: For help in signing up, please contact Lisa Vossekuil at finances@stpaullutheranchurch.net or 920-979-0304. She is at the church most Sundays before and after worship to help you create your Servant Keeper account and log in. You may also set another time for your convenience and can even do it over the phone with Lisa. For a step-by-step Video Guide go to https://connect.servantkeeper.com/Z4u9o2E9 Got Time? Got Talent? We Want You! We have a variety of opportunities available where you can showcase an existing talent or pursue an interest you have. Do you have finance or organizational skills, like to show your concern for others, can teach others, or know your way around building maintenance? All of these skills can be put to use on various St. Paul committees that need our time and talent. So, if you want to give back to our church, please contact the office and we’ll help find a way you can make a difference! 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: Use SignUpGenius! It’s easy to access at this link and will even send you a reminder of your commitment. Volunteer Kiosk: We have clipboards on the kiosks in the entryway for you to sign. Call the Church office at 515-462-4270. |
Church office phone: (515) 462-4270
Church office email: Office@stpaullutheranchurch.net
Pastor Erick’s Email: Pastor@stpaullutheranchurch.net