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WEEKLY UPDATE
April 27, 2025
Confirmation Sunday
Congratulations to our 9th graders that are being confirmed at the 10:30am and 1pm confirmation services. Please keep them in your prayers as they continue their faith journey.
As a reminder that means there is no Sunday School at 10:30am this Sunday.
Construction Update
We got notice from the city on the timeline of the construction. Starting Monday, April 28th there will be no access to Church Street from 19. You will need to access Church Street from River Road for the time being.
We will continue to give updates as we know more.
Clothing Closet
Spring is in the air and with that comes spring cleaning. As you are going through closets/kitchen cupboards/linen closets/etc. please keep the Clothing Closet in mind. They are always looking for clothes, sheets, towels, and small household items.
Bring in those Plastic Bags
Everyone has plastic bags laying around, now we can put them to good use and keep them out of the landfill! The Food Shelf has been selected to receive a bench from recycled plastic bags and all we have to do is collect them! There is a box outside of the sanctuary where you can deposit any and all plastic bags. (grocery bags, produce bags, etc.)
The Food Shelf thanks you for all your help!
Save the Dates: 125 Years
Add these dates to your calendar to help us celebrate 125 years of St. Paul’s
*Sunday, June 22nd Special Worship Services featuring a Festival Choir. 125th Anniversary Program and lunch following the services.
*Wednesday, June 25th Family Activity Night
*Sunday, June 29th Cowboy Worship Services with lunch to follow.
Watch for Thursday emails and ministry notes for more details.
Last Week’s (Easter) Worship Attendance
6:30am: 40
8:00am: 166
9:15am: 316
10:30am: 241
Online: 121
Total: 884
Maundy Thursday Attendance: 85
Good Friday Attendance: 189
Last Week’s Offering:
Online Giving: $ 4,702
Offering: $ 20,316
Haiti: $ 1,850
Good Samaritan: $120
Total: $ 27,284
PASTOR'S MESSAGE
PASTOR'S MESSAGE
March 2025
March 2025
I have always loved the season of Lent! It’s not just because I’m a Vikings fan and like to see the Purple paraments on the altar. I love the Wednesday services with Holden Evening Prayer and the intentionality of the season. I have always tried to approach Lent as a time to be more intentional about my relationship with God and the people that God has placed in my life. Ash Wednesday can be seen as a kind of New Year’s Eve for our faith lives.
There’s a long tradition of giving up something for Lent whether that be chocolate or sugary sweets as a form of fasting. I prefer to think about what I can add to my daily routine. Perhaps it's a Lenten devotional, setting aside time each day to read from the Bible, or setting a daily alarm on my phone to stop and pray for the needs of others. What are the practices that will help be more intentional about my relationship with God and those around me during the 40 days of Lent?
During the Wednesday night services this year, we will be looking closer at discipleship and considering how we can be more intentional about our relationships with God and our neighbor. A disciple is a student or an apprentice of a teacher. When we say that we are disciples of Christ, it should not simply be a statement but a way of life. It should impact our daily routine and how we interact with others.
As we enter this season of Lent, let us consider our relationship with God and with all the people around us. Let us be intentional about our faith practices and how they direct our attention to these relationships. May God work through this season to show us new ways to share His love with others.
Blessings,
Pastor Mike
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