A request for relief aid for the newly-baptized people of South Sudan from Rev. Dr. Bernie Lutz (former pastor at St. Paul's).
No one who has reservations about meeting publicly or exposure to others need feel left out. We will continue to offer video service via this website and on Facebook, as well as offer family services by appointment.
Congratulations to Jacob and Leisa Isder on the birth of their son, Jonas Nicholas on May 29, 2020 in Worthington, MN. Jonas weighed 8 lbs, 8 oz, 22" long. Both baby and mother are at home and doing well.
Service of Holy Baptism for Lydia Mae Stapek, born May 9, 2020 to Troy and Elizabeth Stapek. Baptism was May 16, 2020 with older siblings Lukas, Ella, Silas, and Matthew as sponsors.
Congratulations to Troy and Elizabeth on the birth of their daughter, Lydia Mae on May 9, 2020 and weighed 9 lbs, 3 oz, 20.25" long. Both baby and mother are at home and doing well. The baby joins his brother siblings, Lukas, Ella, Silas, and Matthew.
Yes, God is at work even in the middle of quarantine.
We rejoice in the baptism of Hunter James Ackerman, born on September 11, 2019 to Brian and Kari Ackerman. Hunter’s baptism was on April 11th and his sponsors are his aunt Sarah Ackerman and his older brother Tyler Ackerman. We pray the Lord’s blessing on him and his family as they grow together in the Lord Jesus.
The October-December issue of the Portals of Prayer devotional are available in the church entryway, along with a Lutheran Hour Ministries "30 Days of Household Devotions" guide.
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 (stpaulslutheranpastor@yahoo.com) 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 (May 22)
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. Due to concerns regarding meeting together in the public service, the Elders in consideration of the governor of Minnesota's guidance have postponed public worship services (Sunday and special) through May 24.
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.
" I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death."
(Philippians 1:20)
Our sympathy is extended to the family of Judy Buschena, whose soul the Lord
called from this earth to Himself on Saturday, September 5; and Dan Buschena, whose
soul the Lord called from this earth to Himself on Monday, January 27.
A family graveside service was held on Tuesday, September 8.
Our sympathy is extended to the family of Darlene Gehl, whose soul the Lord
called from this earth to Himself on Wednesday, September 2.
A family service was held on Tuesday, September 8.
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. Due to concerns regarding meeting together in the public service, the Elders in consideration of the governor of Minnesota's guidance have postponed public worship services (Sunday and special) through May 24.
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.
" I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death."
(Philippians 1:20)
Our sympathy is extended to the family of Judy Buschena, whose soul the Lord
called from this earth to Himself on Saturday, September 5; and Dan Buschena, whose
soul the Lord called from this earth to Himself on Monday, January 27.
A family graveside service was held on Tuesday, September 8.
Our sympathy is extended to the family of Darlene Gehl, whose soul the Lord
called from this earth to Himself on Wednesday, September 2.
A family service was held on Tuesday, September 8.
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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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. Sept. 6, 2020 10:00 AM-This is the Life-“The Sin of Sue Bradley”-Misguided meddling leads to jealousy, threatening a loving relationship. 10:30 AM-Rev. Christopher Navurskis, pastor at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Huron SD brings the message, “He is Right There”. It is based on Matthew 18:1-20. Sept. 13, 2020 10:00 AM-This is the Life-“Old Smiley”-For over 40 plus years, Charlie Grebs was certain that his “Happiness God” from the Orient brought him good luck. In less than one day, he fully realizes that things are not always what they seem to be. 10:30 AM- Rev. Steve Weispfenning of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Yankton, SD presents the message, “I Forgive You”. It is based on Matthew 18:21-35. Sept. 20, 2020 10:00 AM-This is the Life-“To Take a Life”-A devoted son’s loving father is terminally ill, suffering severely and pleading to die. 10:30 AM- Rev. Nathan Neugebauer, pastor at St. John’s and Bethlehem Lutheran Churches in Revillo, SD brings the message “The True God Says, Don’t Be Anxious” It is based on Matthew 6: 24-34. Sept. 27, 2020 10:00 AM-This is the Life-“Sharing the Gospel”-Sharing the Gospel is neither swift nor easy, but truly rewarding in the end. 10:30 AM-Rev. Randy Sturzenbecher, pastor at Divine Shepherd Lutheran church in Black Hawk, SD presents today’s message “Hope and Hopelessness Meet In Jesus”. The scripture is based on Luke 7:11-17. The programs are interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired. For more information go to the web site: www.mainstreetliving.com |
The Lutheran Hour: September 20 “I Stand at the Door” (Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler) Jesus is the Guest who will become the Host for all who trust in Him.” New Series “Household of Faith” (Luke 24:13-35) September 13 “Fireplace Spirituality” (Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler) Our relationship with God is not something to “set and forget” like a thermostat. (Acts 2:37-47) September 6 “Jesus in the House” (Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler) Messy prayers, loud tables, open doors – three signs of a spiritually vibrant household. (Luke 19:1-10) Enjoy listening on WCCO 830AM at 6:05 am, KDOM 1580 at 10:00 am or KDOM 94.3FM at 10:00 am, or listen anytime on their podcast. Basement Renovations
continue downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. The basement has receive updated ceiling, walls, and flooring in many of the main rooms. Windows have undergone replacement with new thermal-barrier ones. We look forward to the completion of this anticipated project very soon. "God doesn't love us because of our worth, we are of worth because God loves us." - Martin Luther |
Autumn Begins on September 22!! Faith Comes By Hearing again invites you to sponsor a military Bible stick mini-audio player for a soldier. This year our final collection day is Sunday, October 18. Checks may be made to “Faith Comes By Hearing” and given to the church office or placed in the offering plate. Consider providing a Bible stick to a soldier. Confirmation Sunday was held on Sunday, June 28th. Our three confirmands were Caleb David Ethridge, Isabel Mela Rose Runkle, and Silas Levi Stapek. Please keep these young members in your prayers as they continue in their Christian faith in Christ Jesus. Be faithful unto death and I will give you the crown of life. Revelation 2:10 Current Church Events Study will be held the next two Tuesdays, September 15 and 22, and also in October (7th & 21st). It will meet in the Fellowship Hall, with social distancing in place. If you are “COVID cautious”, but would like to read through the stories, contact the church office for them to be placed in your church mailbox The Women’s Bible study following the book “Waiting: A Bible Study on Patience, Hope, and Trust” will start up again starting October 6! We will be meeting on the first and fourth Mondays of the month and resume with chapter 4 on Esther. We will meet in the church basement to allow social distancing if desired. If you need a book, contact the church office. |