| Worship with us, November 30, 9:30am. Join us in person or on our YouTube channel. Pastor Erick will preach on Luke 24: 36-44 Upcoming Worship Helpers November 30, 9:30 am Greeters/ Ushers: Jeff & Barb Stiles Reader: Cheryl Young Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Lisa Vossekuil Musician: Clarice Blanchard Counters: Lisa Vossekuil & Wayne Martens Communion Server: Barb Kellogg & Liz Hansen Communion Bread: Marty Knapp Acolytes/ Crucifer: Decorating of the church. Sunday November 30th. following our church service. All are welcome, as many hands make light work. Lunch will be provided. Please talk to Kim Patience (or text 515-468-0503) if you can attend so she can plan the lunch. Thank you! Devotions from God Pause: The Apostle Paul packs into a few verses the whole of the good news of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. He tells his friends in Colossae what God in Christ is doing in their lives and the world. He prays for them to remember that despite their struggles, because of Jesus’ love of God, it’s a whole new world—and he’s not talking Disney! Paul’s encouragement reminds us that it is Jesus’ love that makes us strong, patient, and joyful. Secured by this love, we bear “mature” fruit that comes from our “knowledge of God” (Colossians 1:10). The echo of Monday’s Jeremiah text cannot be ignored. Authentic faith and knowledge of God is getting down to work with Jesus and sharing God’s love, without condescension, a feeling of superiority, or blaming others. Just as this love has been freely given to us, it can only be grown and shared if it is freely given to others. 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. 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. |
College Care Packages: We are collecting items for St. Paul college students to receive during their “Finals Week” to provide encouragement and support for them as their Fall semester comes to an end! We will have the bags out Nov. 9-30, but pulling them from the table during the craft bazaar. We will have a total of 14 bags to fill this year. Item suggestions: Personal notes, toiletry items, individual snacks, gift cards, small drinks, etc…If you have any questions or want to provide a monetary gift toward the college bags, please contact Nicole Darling.
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.
Advent Suppers and Services. Wednesdays, December 3rd, December 10th and December 17th. Supper will be served between 6:00pm-6:20pm. 7pm worship will follow.
Choir Cantata. Sunday, December 14th at 9:30am Service. Our Choir will be singing from “Have You Heard” by Joel Raney.
Christmas Eve Service. December 24th at 5pm There will be ONE Christmas Eve service on December 24th at 5:00 p.m.
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 December 7, 9:30 am
Greeters/ Ushers: Chris and Dulce Baumgarn
Reader: Lisa Vossekuil
Sound/ Screen/ Streaming: Wayne Martens
Musician: Praise Band
Counters: Lisa Vossekuil & Dean Bartelt
Communion Server: John and Kim Patience
Communion Bread: Kim Patience
Acolytes/ Crucifer:
Upcoming Community Events:
Community Band Concert: December 7 at 4:00 pm at the Winterset High School auditorium. After the concert there will be a soup supper with a free will offering.
Community Choir Concert: December 7 at 7:00 pm at the Methodist Church.
Live Nativity at the Historical Complex: Sunday, December 21 & Monday, December 22, 6pm-8pm
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 |
| 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. |
Church office phone: (515) 462-4270
Church office email: Office@stpaullutheranchurch.net
Pastor Erick’s Email: Pastor@stpaullutheranchurch.net