WEEKLY UPDATE
June 7, 2026
Senior Recognition Sunday
This Sunday during the 9:15 a.m. service, we will celebrate our graduating seniors as part of Senior Recognition Sunday. We invite you to join us as we recognize and pray for these young people as they reach this important milestone.
We are expecting a larger-than-usual crowd as family and friends gather to celebrate, so you may want to arrive a few minutes early to allow extra time for parking and seating (or even bring a camping chair!). We look forward to worshiping together and celebrating our seniors as a church family!
2026 Graduating High School Seniors
St. Paul's Trust and Memorial Committee is currently accepting scholarship applications from students who are planning to pursue further education for up to four years. To apply, visit St. Paul's website and select "We Serve" from the drop down menu, then choose "Trust and Memorial Committee". Follow the link to the T&M Scholarship Application to begin the process. All materials must be submitted by 3pm on Monday, June 15 2026.
Breakfast at River Inn
Breakfast at River Inn is a fellowship opportunity on the second Saturday of each month (June 13th is the next date). The group meets at River Inn at 9am to enjoy breakfast together. All are welcome to join!
St. Paul’s Summer Block Party
Join us Thursday, June 25, from 5–8 PM for St. Paul’s Summer Block Party! Bring the whole family for an evening of fun featuring games, bingo, a bags (cornhole) tournament, food, and activities for all ages. We can’t wait to celebrate summer with you!
Block Party Donation Request
We are looking for 20ounce bottles of pop. If you are able to donate, please drop them off in the office anytime during office hours. Please donations in by Friday, June 19th.
Hanover Boy Scouts
Hanover Scout Troop 563 will be having an open house event June 16, from 6:30 to 8:00pm, at St. Paul's. We invite the community, families and especially boys and girls, 11 to 17, who are interested in Scouting.
Join us for S'mores, a mockup campsite, and displays of Scout skills.
Breath of Fresh Air
Breath Of Fresh Air is getting organized for the summer months and we'd love to see you there. During the summer this will be led by Julie Hegge and Stacey Lewandowski. If you are unfamiliar with the group, it is a time of fellowship and prayer (and treats)
for women, along with a speaker each time. The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at 1:00 pm in the Mary/Joseph room. You will be blessed by the speakers and the women in this group. Come and join us! If you have questions, feel free to contact Stacey (stacey.l@splc.church)
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
“Waiting for God” Bible study will be starting in July, join us the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 10:00-11:00 am in the Mary-Joseph room at church. Our group discusses a lesson, prays for those in challenging times, and enjoy fellowship with each other.
Please contact Gary Johnson (651-279-1209) or Judy Castor (763-244-9145) if interested in joining the group.
Last Week’s Worship Attendance
8:00am: 62
9:15am: 173
Online: 57
Total: 292
Last Week’s Offering:
Online Giving: $3,652
Offering: $ 3,568
Haiti: $25
Building: $50
Good Samaritan Fund: $25
Total: $7,320
How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Through your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. - Psalm 119:103-105
It is vitally important that followers of Christ be regularly reading and dwelling in God's word. When we pick up the Bible to read or hear it, the Holy Spirit meets us and directs us in what we need to hear. It is one of the primary ways that we encounter God.
When we read, the Holy Spirit lifts us words in scripture to encourage us, to direct us, to challenge us, and to inspire us to live as followers of Christ with each day loving God and loving our neighbor. In a world with so many voices and messages, regularly spending time in scripture helps to tune our hearts and minds to God.
As a way to encourage everyone at St. Paul's to be regularly reading scripture and to stay connected over the summer, we are inviting you to join us in reading 3 books of the Bible using the YouVersion Bible App. We will read Ephesians in June, the Gospel of John in July, and James in August using reading plans available on the app.
You can use the following link to download the app and connect with St. Paul's Lutheran Church: https://cutt.ly/SPLC-BibleApp
If you'd like to join a discussion board through the app to share your thoughts on the daily reading, feel free to contact me at pastormike@splc.church to get you added. Feel free to contact Pastor Luke or me with any questions on how to get on the app.
May your summer be restful, filled with connections and new memories with loved ones, and time to enjoy the gift of creation that God gives to us.
God's peace to you,
Pastor Mike