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WEEKLY UPDATE
August 31, 2025
A couple reminders:
Church on Sunday morning will be 8am Traditional Worship and 9:15am Cowboy Worship (outdoors). There is no 10:30am Worship on August 31st
The church office will be closed on Monday, September 1st for Labor Day.
Rally Sunday
Join us September 7th for Rally Sunday! The Fellowship Committee will have coffee and pastries available, and Tracey will have activities set up for the youth! There will be carnival games, bounce house, church house activities, etc. from 9-11am.
Sunday School
Sunday school for the year will begin on Sunday, September 14th during both the 9:15am and 10:30am services. Please let Tracey know if you have any questions.
Candy Request
Tracey is looking to restock her candy supply for Rally Sunday and Trunk or Treat and of course Confirmation, Senior High, and Sunday School. Any and all donations are appreciated!
New Merchandise for Sale
We have black, full zip, fleece lined, light jackets for sale! There are sample sizes to try on and an order form to fill out in the church office on the fireplace. The last day to order will be Sunday, September 14th.
GriefShare Groups - Starts Sept. 6
There will be two GriefShare groups meeting this fall starting Sept. 6. There will be a group meeting on Saturday mornings at 9am-11am and a group meeting on Tuesday afternoons from 1:30pm-3:30pm. Brochures are available on the bookshelf outside fellowship hall with more information.
The Chosen Viewing Groups
The Chosen is a video series portraying the life and ministry of Jesus. We will be offering two viewing groups starting the week of Sept 16 that will go for 8 weeks watching through season 1. The groups will meet for 1.5 hours to allow time to watch an episode and then have discussion time. The groups will be on Monday (this is a change from Tuesday) evenings from 6:30pm-8pm and Thursday afternoons from 1:30pm-3pm.
For more information contact Pastor Mike: pastormike@splc.church
Helen Skutley's Funeral
There will be a visitation for Helen held here at St. Paul's on Friday, September 5th from 4-7pm. Her funeral service will be on Saturday September 6th with a visitation starting at 10am, service at 11am and a lunch to follow.
Desserts for Helen Skutley's Funeral
We are in need of some desserts/bars for Helen Skutley's funeral on September 6th. If you would like to bring in a pan of dessert please call the church office 763-498-8311
Last Week’s Worship Attendance
8:00am: 49
9:15am: 131
10:30am: 43
Online: 89
Total: 312
Last Week’s Offering:
Online Giving: $2,510
Offering: $2,798
Building: $50
Total: $5,358
PASTOR'S MESSAGE
PASTOR'S MESSAGE
September 2025
September 2025
There are a few books of the Bible that were sticking points for Martin Luther when he was translating it from Latin to German in the 1500’s. He was intent on making God’s word available to everyday people, it was part of his passion for families to learn and grow together, and for parents to take a part in raising their children to know and trust Jesus. One of the books Luther didn’t love was James. James 2:24 contradicts Paul’s writings when it says that “a person is justified by works and not by faith alone”. However, in both Romans and Galatians Paul emphasizes that salvation comes through faith in Jesus, not by human deeds. And in the early 1500’s, Luther was in the fight of his life against the systemic Catholic church and their emphasis on works and indulgences, things that we must “do” to appease God. In addition, James only mentions Jesus twice and doesn’t really touch on his crucifixion or resurrection. Luther ended up translating it and putting it at the back of the Bible with Revelation and others that don’t really talk about Jesus much.
Because of this, I’m a little hesitant to roll out the fall kickoff sermon series “Do something”. If it wasn’t so awkward, I’d call it “Let something be done through you in response to this amazing Lord and Savior we have.” Doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue. Catchy sermon titles aside, what we are going to spend a few weeks doing is talking about how we actively live out our faith. Do something for yourself, do something for your neighbor, do something for God. All are ways for us to steward this life and appreciate the daily opportunities God puts before us.
At church, we have all sorts of ways to do something and be something, just take a look at the fall small groups, mission trip, enrichment and fellowship opportunities. God doesn't demand our works, they are the response of a grateful people! We are in this journey with you and encourage you to take that next step in your faith and life in response to the great work God is consistently doing for you.
Have a blessed week!
Pastor Luke
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