Vacation Bible School - July 23, 24, 25 - Ages 5-14
Hebrews 12:2 ... Come let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy set before him, endured the cross, scorning it's shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Starting at 5:30pm - 8:00pm starting with supper, then Bible time, music, crafts, and games!
Call to Action...
The Link below goes to the letter from LCMS MN south District President Rev. Dr. Lucas V. Woodford and Public Policy Advocate Rev. Fred Hinz outlining some disturbing MN House actions taking place that will impact Christian and other religious organizations depriving rights granted to all by the US Constitution.
Special Mission Project Opportunity-
The St. Paul's Board of Elders has offered a goal of $3000 for a special Mission Sunday offering to be apportioned to an English as Second Language (ESL) project for Lutheran pastors and seminarians in South Sudan, Africa, which Pastor Lutz has been supporting. Thank You to those who have already begun contributing through your offerings!
We rejoice in the Baptism of Addison James Boehnke
Baptism - September 24th
Praise at the Parish Divine Service and Festival August 13th
The church service will be held inside at 10:00 am with the Picnic and other festivities being held afterward at 11:00 am. Invite your friends and family to attend the service, and/or picnic. A free will offering will be available supporting the ministry of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
"SEEK YE FIRST" Vacation Bible School K-6th
was held on July 25-27 5:30 pm -8:00 pm
Theme this year was: "But Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." (Matthew 6:33).
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Rev. Shawn Ethridge
Celebrates 25 Years of Ordained Ministry
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Portals of Prayer devotionals (small and large print), are available in the church entryway.
'My Devotions', the Daily Reading for Young Christians, the Winter edition, is also available in the church entryway.
If you would like to be added to the congregational Prayer Chain, assisting our members and their families and friends through the intercession of prayer in times of joy and times of need, please contact the church office (425-2258).
Home-bound family services are available.
If you are home-bound during this time (for any reason) and would be comfortable and interested in an abbreviated worship service consisting of confession and absolution, Scripture readings, a hymn, prayers, and the Lord's Supper (similar to a shut-in service), please contact Pastor Ethridge by email ([email protected]) or by phone (507)-425-2258. If you would like to gather your family or neighbors together for such a service, consider keeping it a group of under nine (plus the pastor = 10). Such services could be arranged to be held in the sanctuary chapel or at your home for the duration of our cessation of public worship.
COVID-19 Update
St. Paul's Lutheran Church is taking the coronavirus recommendations of our government seriously. Careful hygienic practices are being routinely followed, including before and after services. Our sanctuary is large enough to allow for social distancing practices. In many cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), healthy individuals who contract COVID-19 can and do recover their health.
If you are concerned about possibly transmitting or receiving the COVID-19 virus from someone in a public gathering, as in a worship service, you are encouraged to act on that concern, staying home and engaging in personal devotional time as well as a quality service program such as Main Street Living (see this page below), Lutheran Hour Ministries' radio broadcast (or podcast) of The Lutheran Hour (see the Home page) or our local-cable broadcast of the Sunday morning service on Thursdays. Additional resources for home worship, home study, and home devotions are available from Concordia Publishing House free of charge. www.cph.org
Your thank-offerings may be mailed to the congregation (P.O. Box 384, Fulda, MN 56131).
At St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, we trust the Lord of the Church, who reigns over all the creation, to provide His good gifts to His people through the Holy Scriptures and the Holy Sacraments brought by His Holy Church. We commend ourselves into His hands while exercising caution and care towards those in our community.
"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."
2 Corinthians 12:9
St. Paul's Lutheran Church is taking the coronavirus recommendations of our government seriously. Careful hygienic practices are being routinely followed, including before and after services. Our sanctuary is large enough to allow for social distancing practices. In many cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), healthy individuals who contract COVID-19 can and do recover their health.
If you are concerned about possibly transmitting or receiving the COVID-19 virus from someone in a public gathering, as in a worship service, you are encouraged to act on that concern, staying home and engaging in personal devotional time as well as a quality service program such as Main Street Living (see this page below), Lutheran Hour Ministries' radio broadcast (or podcast) of The Lutheran Hour (see the Home page) or our local-cable broadcast of the Sunday morning service on Thursdays. Additional resources for home worship, home study, and home devotions are available from Concordia Publishing House free of charge. www.cph.org
Your thank-offerings may be mailed to the congregation (P.O. Box 384, Fulda, MN 56131).
At St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, we trust the Lord of the Church, who reigns over all the creation, to provide His good gifts to His people through the Holy Scriptures and the Holy Sacraments brought by His Holy Church. We commend ourselves into His hands while exercising caution and care towards those in our community.
"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."
2 Corinthians 12:9
If you are not sure if the church service is being held,
listen to one of the following radio stations.
KWOA-AM 730 KJOE-FM 106.1
KITN-FM 93.5 KLOL-FM 101.1
listen to one of the following radio stations.
KWOA-AM 730 KJOE-FM 106.1
KITN-FM 93.5 KLOL-FM 101.1
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We rejoice in the baptism of Kenna Lee Beckmann, born to Lance and Shelly Beckmann. We pray the Lord's blessing on her and her family as they grow together in the Lord Jesus.
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Ian Hurst was received into membership of St. Paul's last week during the worship service by profession of faith. Please welcome Ian warmly. He has been attending for the past several months.
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Our Sympathy is extended to the family of Lynn Behr, whose soul the Lord called from this earth to Himself on Tuesday, November 1. The funeral was held on Saturday, November 5 at St. Paul’s.
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Our Sympathy is extended to the family of Delly Koopman, whose soul the Lord called from this earth to Himself on Thursday, November 17. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 22nd at 2 pm at St. Paul's.
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For those who are unable to attend
worship services on a regular basis, tune in to Main Street Living. Main Street Living is an LCMS televised program that features a remastered segment of the TV program “This is the Life” followed by a worship service by pastors from our area. It can be found on KDLT television Sioux Falls at 10 a.m. on Sunday morning or online anytime at mainstreetliving.com. All programs are interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired. For more information go the web site: www.mainstreetliving.com. For more information go to the web site: www.mainstreetliving.com. We are thankful for ... everyone who helped us decorate the church for Christmas, and also helped us to un-decorate. Your help was very much appreciated! Decorating Committee ... St. Paul’s voters for the generous gift of $4,448.21, the balance of the St. Paul’s Lutheran School memorial fund (the remainder of funds from the closure of the school). This amount will provide full funding to this summer’s Higher Things Youth Conference and continued youth ministry efforts in the Fall. Thank you!
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The Lutheran Hour:
The Lutheran Hour has now been on the air for 90 years. With its first broadcast on October 3, 1930, it is the longest-running Christian broadcast in the world. The Lutheran Hour has touched lives and nurtured God's children with an unchanging message of hope nd forgiveness through Jesus Christ. We give all praise and glory to God for this life-changing ministry. January 1 “Out of Egypt” (Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Anthony Cook) “Out of Egypt I called my son.” With these words the Gospel of Matthew reveals the rich and interconnected history of the young nation, Israel, and the young Savior, Jesus. Follow them on their journeys to discover the true Israel and what He means to your life today. (Matthew 2:13-23) January 8 “Gifted” (Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler) What if we learned to see this world and everyone in it as gifts from God? (Colossians 1:16) January 15 “Gifts to Share” (Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler) A body of water becomes stagnant when there is no outflow. The same could be said of us. (Colossians 1:29) January 22 “Whatever You Do” (Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Jason Broge) The mundane just isn’t mundane when seen through heaven’s eyes. (Colossians 3:17-21) January 29 “Hopelessly Hopeful” (Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler) Having hope for humanity is not the same thing as hoping in humanity. (Colossians 1:27) Enjoy listening to the Lutheran Hour Sundays on WCCO 830AM at 6:05am, KDOM 1580AM 10:00am or KDOM 94.3FM at 10:00am. 5 MINUTES
WITH A MISSIONARY - LCMS International Mission has launched a new podcast, 5 Minutes with a Missionary, found at kfuo.org. It’s a window into missionary life. Listen as our missionaries talk about their experiences, savor the uniqueness of the places in which God has called them to serve — while finding common ground with your own role and service. Each episode features an unfiltered take on life abroad for the sake of the Gospel It’s personal. It’s real. And it’s always an adventure. This week: Benjamin Helge (Czech Republic) talks about the hunt for a new home. Previous episodes came from Ethiopia, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, Germany, & Cambodia. |
Current Church Events Study, the Bible study class which draws from the news headlines those events, ideas, and situations which affect our faith, will continue this fall. Coffee is always served & conversation, personal opinion, Christian doctrine & faithful practice are welcome. Come and enjoy the rapport of CCE! Every Tuesday morning at 9:30 am. Women’s Bible Study: . . . meets on the 4th Monday of the month. Our next study will take place on February 27th. We will continue reading through the book of Matthew. Come enjoy fellowship with the ladies of our congregation! All ladies are welcome! “A Christian is never in a state of completion but always in a process of becoming.” - Martin Luther |