• Rock & Roll of Ages Bible Study

  In Acts 17, Paul is proclaiming the Gospel to some Greek philosophers in the marketplace in Athens. As he is making his case for the truth of the Gospel, he quotes one of their own Athenian poets. Today, our best known poets are the songwriters. If we, like Paul, want to make the case for the Gospel in our culture, one good place to make a connection is through our popular music. The music I am most familiar with is the classic rock of the 1960’s and 70’s. There was a lot of craziness in those times and in that music, but many of the tunes were so very good and are still popular. And as I now look back on the lyrics of those songs, I see that the words oftentimes reveal needs and longings that can be satisfied only by faith in Jesus Christ. For a couple of hours on Saturday, March 17, I am going to teach a class called Rock (and Roll) of Ages. I will play some of those old songs, and then look at the words in light of our Christian faith. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. This will not be a music appreciation class. It will be primarily a Bible study, but it will be a ‘reverse’ Bible study. Instead of starting with a Biblical passage, I will begin each segment with a song. I will then look at what that song is saying or asking, and then work toward a Biblical response. Even if you aren’t into classic rock, our look at these songs will illustrate a way of listening to and thinking about any kind of music in light of our faith. So... if you are feeling like you just “can’t get no satisfaction” and it seems like people are treating you like “nothin’ but a hound dog;” and if it looks as if there might be a “bad moon rising” in your life, this day might be just what you need to “soothe your soul” so you can start “feelin’ groovy” again. Come and “reminisce about the days of old with some old time rock and roll.” We will reflect on what the Bible says about the “Spirit in the sky” and why you “gotta have a friend in Jesus,” so that “when you die, and they lay you to rest, you can go to the place that’s the best.” In other words, the music will serve as a springboard into a look at what it means to believe in Jesus, both for now and for ever. (NOTE to youngsters: “words in italics” are lyrics from old songs.) Hope to see you there! --Pastor Leon

  Posted Feb 22, 2012 1:10 PM by Tracey Morris
• Lenten Services at St. Paul's

  On our Wednesday night Lenten journey, Jesus meets our most basic needs and fears. Feb 29 Hungry? Jesus is the Bread of Life  Matthew 4:1-11 It takes more than bread to stay ALIVE. It takes a steady stream of words from God's mouth. Mar 7 Lost? Jesus is The Way   John 3:1-17 It is necessary for the Son of Man to be lifted up—and everyone who looks up to him, trusting and expectant, will gain a REAL LIFE, ETERNAL LIFE. Mar 14 Thirsty? Jesus is the Living Water  John 4:5-42 Jesus said, "Anyone who drinks the water I give will never thirst—not ever. The water I give will be an artesian spring within, gushing fountains of ENDLESS LIFE." The Woman at the Coke Machine is a powerful modern re-telling of the woman at the well. Mar 21 In the Dark? Jesus is the Light of the World  John 9:1-41 We need to be energetically at work for the One who sent me here, working while the sun shines. Readers Theater presents Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind. Mar 28 Death? Jesus is New Life   John 11:1-45 You don't have to wait for the End. I am, right now, Resurrection and LIFE. The one who believes in me, even though he or she dies, will live. And everyone who lives believing in me does not ultimately die at all. Do you believe this?  Lazarus and the Man Born Blind meet in the drama Not Really Here. Services at 5:30 and 7PM.  Food and Fellowship between services.

  Posted Feb 23, 2012 8:02 AM by Tracey Morris
• St. Paul's Launches NEW WEB SITE!

  With the help of many volunteers and staff our New Website is up just in time for Advent!  Same web address - http://www.stpaulsinhanover.org but a whole new look for this communication tool.  We also plan to keep making updates and improvements so if you have any ideas or would like to BE INVOLVED let us know by using the PROVIDE FEEDBACK button at the bottom of any page.-your web team-

  Posted Nov 28, 2011 9:27 AM by Bob Isch
• Next New Member Discovery Class- March 24th, 2012 9AM-Noon

  New Member Discovery Class is offered for those who are interested in becoming partners (members) of our congregation. The class will be held in the Music/Library Room located in the educational wing of our church. Together we will explore basic Christian beliefs, practices, and ministry opportunities here at St. Paul’s. This time will include a tour of our church facility. We will break for a noon lunch served in our fellowship and be done a little after the noon hour. Child care is provided. Sign up by calling the church office at 763-498-8311.

  Posted Feb 6, 2012 11:37 AM by Helen Skutley
• Posted by Tracey Morris
• Read to Feed the Mind -Volunteer

  The food shelf especially needs preschool age books.  If you would donate a book or two we would really appreciate it.  Books are like food for a child's growing mind.

  Posted Nov 27, 2011 12:49 PM by Carolyn Isch
• Adult Bible Study Opportunities

  The topic for the Sunday morning Bible Study (9:15 a.m. in Pastor Leon’s Office) will be the Early Church.   Wednesday morning Bible Study (10:00 a.m. in the Mary Room) will be the Life and Ministry of the Messiah.     Both of these topices are from “That All the World May Know” film series.  These films have been produced over the last several years by Focus on the Family and are led by Bible scholar Ray VanderLaan. Each lesson is filmed on location at a site in the Holy Land. There, VanderLaan leads a study on a Bible story that took place at that site, or, on a pas-sage that refers to that location. He then applies the lesson to our lives today. These films have been very well received in the thousands of congregations in which they have been used, and it is hoped that we also may find them interesting and inspiring in our studies.

  Posted Jan 30, 2012 10:42 AM by Tracey Morris
• Men In Ministry MISSION TRIP TO WADENA May 6-11, 2012

  Sunday May 6 through Friday May 11 2012 is going to be designated mission re-build week. We will use Mt. Carmel Family Resort as our base for this trip. The summer of 2010 Wadena was hit hard by a Tornado. Recovery is a long process, more help is needed. This week will be open for anyone with a heart for mission both men and women. The goal will be to keep the personal cost for workers under $250. See Pastor if interested. A planning meeting will be set for March. Stay tuned.

  Posted Nov 27, 2011 12:43 PM by Carolyn Isch

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