Update to Operation Christmas Child

We have not posted to our website in a long time, but it is never too late to start again.  :)  Our first post of 2015 is on Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child.  This year our list of collection items has changed a bit.  Please click on the "Operation Christmas Child" tab or read below:

We will be collecting items for Samaritan's Purse:  Operation Christmas Child all year.  The following is a list and the month for each item.  You are welcome to bring items at other times.  A box is in the fellowship hall for your donations.  If you have any questions, please talk to Gena Roten.

MARCH----------------->Soap & Wash Cloths

APRIL-------------------->Toothbrush & Toothpaste & Personal hygiene items 

MAY---------------------->Combs & Brushes

JUNE---------------------->Washable Markers & Colored pencils

JULY---------------------->Spiral Notebooks & Calculators

AUGUST---------------->Crayons, Pens, Pencils, & Erasers

SEPTEMBER---------->Hard Candy & Coloring Books

OCTOBER--------------->Small Toy (No war related) & Special gifts

For November we will try to catch up on any times we are short on and will plan a packing party.  Other items that can be donated are t-shirts, socks caps, and gloves.  PLEASE, NO glass items, or liquids and no candy that melts.  Can only send hard candies, no crackers, no fruit snacks, etc.

Thank you for your donations to Samaritan's Purse. They are very much appreciated.  If you would like, you can put your name and address on a piece of paper or postcard and they will try and write you a message back.

April 20th, 2014-Easter Service

We are beyond blessed to be able to worship every Sunday.  Easter Sunday was especially wonderful--filled with singing and worship for the glory of our Risen King!  The choir sang Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus", the Sunday School kids sang, we had a baptism, communion, and Pastor Nelson gave a great message too! :)  

Here are some photos:  

Decorating the Easter Cross--turning the dead cross into a living reminder of Jesus!

The choir singing Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus".

The baptism!

To view the rest of this album, please click on "Easter Service 2014 Album."  And click on "Easter Sunday School Performance" to hear the children of the church sing!

April 8th, 2014--"Wonderful, Merciful Savior"

We have a great music ministry here at St. Paul's and Carol Rios does a great job of ecouraging and challenging choir members to sing for the Lord with special music.  In the video below from  April 8th, 2014 Teresa Spehar sings "Wonderful, Merciful Savior" accompanied by Carol Rios.

To see the video, click on "Wonderful, Merciful Savior."

April 2014-Special Events

With Easter quickly approaching there is a whole lot going on at St. Paul's!  Here is a brief rundown of the special events in April:

Wednesday, April 9
Soup Suppers & Lenten Services:
5:30PM-Soup Supper. Come join us for some soup and fellowship before our Lenten Service.
6:30PM-Lenten Service.

April 10-12:  WELCA Rummage Sale
Thursday, April 10:   WELCA Rummage Sale---Gathering
3PM-6PM:  Please bring donations to be sold at the rummage sale.

Friday, April 11:  WELCA Rummage Sale
9AM-4PM:  Please come and buy some of our treasures!  All proceeds to benefit WELCA.

Saturday, April 12:  WELCA Rummage Sale'
9AM-12PM:  Please come and buy some of our treasures!  All proceeds to benefit WELCA.

Sunday, April 13
Easter Egg Hunt:
The Easter egg hunt will take place on Sunday, April 13th right after church service (so around 11:00AMish).  We are requesting donations of plastic eggs and candy (the eggs filled with candy).  We will provide hot dogs for lunch. Please bring chips and cookies.  Contact Carol Carpenter if you have questions.

March 21st, 2014-Celebrating Ronnie Attaway for World Down Syndrome Day

March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day.  Lee Ann Powers "wanted to take the opportunity to showcase this most amazing man, Ronnie Attaway.  He faithfully helps Rev. Nelson conduct services, holds the weekly "Faithful Friends" Bible study, has a black belt in martial art, holds a special summer came each year for Faithful Friends and always LOOKS GOOD (such a clothes horse!)"

To see the rest of this album, click on "Celebrating Ronnie Attaway for World Down Syndrome Day Album."

March 5th, 2014--Ash Wednesday

Please join us tonight, Wednesday March 5th, 2014 at 6:30PM for an Ash Wednesday Service and to celebrate the beginning of Lent.

February 14th, 2014--Flowers on Valentine's Day

Here is a picture of the beautiful flowers on the alter for Valentine's Day:

The love of Jesus never fails us!

February 9th, 2014--"This Little Light of Mine"

We had a wonderful day in church this morning! Sunday school, children's sermon, scripture readings and congregational sermon all centered on being the light of Christ to the world. After all, we may be the only Jesus someone ever sees!

Here are a few photos of the children singing “This Little Light of Mine”:

Holding the light steady and some salt too!

"Won't let Satan blow it out..."

To see the rest of this album, click on “This Little Light of Mine Album.”

February 2nd, 2014--New Church Council

This year several people on our church council had met their limit for the time they could serve (two years for two terms in specific offices) as governed by the church constitution.  Therefore we held elections during St. Paul's annual meeting for all members and while we are grateful for the people that served in the past, we are also excited for the new church council.

New council-first meeting!

The new council watching a guest speak during the meeting.

December 15th, 2013--Christmas Cantata

The weekend after the Children’s Program, St. Paul’s presented the 2013 Christmas cantata on Sunday, December 15^th, 2013.  The St. Paul's Christmas Cantata has been a tradition since the 1980s.  The program entitled "Let the World Sing"was chosen by Sarah Gorman and Shannon Gorman.  Carol Rios, Music Director, and all of those involved did a wonderful job singing to the Lord in front of a packed house!

It's always so grat to get singers from all different local churches involved!