HEALTHY CONGREGATIONS WORKSHOPS
Healthy Congregations is a series of workshops of five (5) sessions each designed to help congregational
members and leaders promote healthy functioning in order to fulfill the congregation’s ministry and mission.
The workshops also apply to a person’s da…
Welcome Pastor Duane Salness
Allow me to introduce myself. I’m Pastor Duane O. Salness. I’ve been a Lutheran pastor since my ordination into the ministry of Word and Sacrament in 1969. I grew up in Moorhead, Minnesota, located upon the fertile soil of the Red River of the North, where sugar beets…
Do Justice
“He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”- Micah 6:8
During the season of Epiphany,
Faith Alive will center on the theme “Do Justice”,
based on the verse above from …
THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 ~ 6:15pm
Please bring canned goods to be given to the Community Food Connection. An offering will be taken up and given to Community Food Connection as well.
Following the service, join us for pie and coffee.
HANGING OF THE GREENS
Sunday, November 27th
Chili cook-off following the 10:30 Service
Everyone is invited to join in the fellowship of preparing our space for the seasons of Advent and Christmas.
Ministry Teams are responsible for the following areas:
Worship – Marsha Wynn - Decorate Sanctuary
P…
October 9th: Mental Illness Awareness Sunday
On this day we open our hearts in affirmation of people with mental illness/brain disorders and their families—these burdened but precious children of God. To the church of Galatia, St. Paul paid this rare tribute: “Even through my illness was a trial to …
Dinner from 5:30-6:15pm each Wednesday!
October 5th
5:30pm - Meal ~ Chicken Stir Fry & Fried Rice
6:15pm - Congregational Mid-Week Worship
7:00pm - Choir Practice
October 12th
5:30pm - Meal ~ Salsbury Steak/Mashed Potatoes/Corn/Roll/Salad
6:15pm - Reformation Denominations: “What …
Sunday, September 11, 2011 ~ 4:00pm
All are welcome
O God, strength of those who believe in you, give comfort and clarity of vision to us in this time of need. Open our ears to hear your voice and obey your will; open our hearts that true justice and wisdom may abound; and open our hands that viole…
In August we will discuss
Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived, by Rob Bell.
This book has caused quite a stir, as it addresses questions of salvation, repentance, heaven, and hell.
“Millions of Christians have struggled with how to reconcile God's…
Interested in being a member of St. Paul?
Register today for VBS ~ June 26-60
Place: St. Paul Lutheran Church
Dates: Sunday, June 26th - Thursday, June 30th
Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm ~ Supper will be served at 6:00pm
Classes - Pre-K - 6th Grade Adult (lead by Pastor Kevin)
7th-12th grade - Sign up to h…
Many more fellowship opportunities are coming up for women of St. Paul. June 11 is the date of the next Chrismon workshop. This one will be held from 10-2. This will allow those who want to work longer to do so, and others can come late or leave early, as their schedule allows. Some people are worki…
Do you know any kids who need something to do this summer? Music Bible Camps are unlike any other day camp in the area, offering both spiritual nurturing as well as music education for kids ages 3-18. Three different camps for different age groups offer stimulating age-appropriate activities and mu…
Theology Uncorked
Tuesday, May 10th 7:00pm Pastor Kevin's apartment (The Reserve of Maryville off of William Blount Drive Apartment #614).
Come and engage in conversation about: "What do Lutheran-Christians believe about the end of the world and will anyone be 'Left Behind'?" Call Pastor Kevin…
St. Paul Neighborhood Cook-out
Come one! Come all!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
5:00pm - 7:00pm
We will have food, drinks, desserts, dunking machine, moonwalk house, fire truck, K-9 Demonstration, Ministry Team information and games for all to play.
Mark your calendars to attend the final Wed…
Ways to Give
Check or money orders sent to:
ELCA Disaster Response
39330 Treasury Center
Chicago, IL 60694-9300
Write "Pacific Earthquake & Tsunami" on your check's memo line.
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Give by phone at 800-638-3522 or online at http://www.elca.org/japanearthquake
March 11, 2011
Wednesday Night Lenten Suppers
5:30pm – Richardson Hall
With your help, we will again be offering our traditional Lenten Soup Suppers this year, along with a new twist. Alphabetical groups have been assigned to provide food for each meal. Please join us in making this fun time to gather with our…