St Paul Lutheran Church, Ridgefield, is located on the original and ancestral homelands of the Mohican, Munsee, Lenape, and Schaghticoke peoples, and we give thanks for their presence here since time immemorial. We also wish to recognize and honor all our Indigenous siblings who have and continue to call this land their home. | | |
Season After Pentecost
Summer
August 2, 2026
eBlast
OFFICE CLOSED FRIDAYS,
JULY AND AUGUST
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Sunday
Service of the Word
10:30AM
Sanctuary
Serving today:
Worship Leader: Wayne Olsen, Seminarian
Altar Guild: Janice Tavares
Councilperson In Charge: Bob Hubbard
Greeters/Usher: Myrtice Lavender and Susan Rasor
Acolyte/Crucifer: Yan Cardoso
Lector: Carole Moore
Counters: Barbara Bernstengel & Carole Moore
Coffee Hour Host: TBA
Prayer of the Day
Glorious God, your generosity waters the world with goodness, and you cover creation with abundance. Awaken in us a hunger for the food that satisfies both body and spirit, and with this food fill all the starving world; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
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...from the Pastor...
Loving Creator,
Thank you for the gift of summer. Thank you for the warmth of the sun, the extended daylight, and the beauty of your creation. As we enjoy the outdoors, help us to see your hand in the world around us and use this season to refresh our minds, bodies, and souls. Amen
(from Dialonia USA: The Ministry Toolbox)
As summer continues, I pray that you are taking time to re-create; to spend time in nature, and with family and friends.
Summer is a great time to start a gratitude journal, if you aren't already practicing that discipline. Writing and reflecting as you start your day, over your morning coffee (or tea) and let God's Holy Spirit guide your thoughts, words, and prayers, as you reflect.
+Pastor Patt+
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will never request gift cards, donations for pastoral needs, financial assistance, or personal information in an email, text, or social media post. If you would like to provide help to those in need in our community, please make a donation to St. Paul Lutheran Church and earmark it, “Pastor’s Discretionary Fund.” Also please check the address on any email allegedly from me.
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Stop ICE's attack on our communities: Call your senator now,
1-844 632 2268.
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A Reminder that our Get It Done in 101 Campaign will continue through the end of the year. This is a continuation of the campaign formerly known as Drive to ’25 with a goal to raise $25,000 pantry and kitchen improvements. New Get it Done in 101 envelopes are in the narthex. It is also a new fund offered in Tithe.ly, if you prefer to pay online. Give to St Paul Church
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Sunday School returns in the fall!
And parents, we need you! Two parents on Sunday morning, (9:15-10) to read a story, do a craft or sing a song, and give the children a snack. You will be giving our children the most important lesson of all - that they are loved by God, they are important to God and to the church, and that they are welcome! For more information:pastorstpaulteaneck@gmail.com
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The Pray Ground is a space at the front of the Sanctuary for children and their parents to play during worship. You and your children are welcome here!
Come and see!
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We thank you for supporting St. Paul with your intentional and loving gifts, which you can make either in person at worship, through Tithley, Thrivent ( link on the church website),
or mail your offering to: St. Paul Lutheran Church 941 Slocum Ave Ridgefield, NJ 07657.
Thank you for your generosity and being a part of transforming our world!
We are feeding and clothing our neighbors; in the past few months, we have fed over 1,000 people per month.
We can't do this ministry without your generous support!
St Paul Church's only financial source is YOU!
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Ongoing supplies needed by our ministries!
Purchases can be made through Amazon and delivered to the church.
Can you help?
God bless your generosity!
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We Pray...
for the people of Venezuela
for Lois
for Peter
for Don
for Jim
for Dorothy
for Alexander
for Erica
for Doris
for the return of respectful and nonviolent discourse in our country
for an end to the war in Ukraine
for an end to the strife in the Middle East
for SNAP and all cuts threatened with the proposed federal government budget
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Prayer requests for the eBlast HERE.
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To contact Pastor, click HERE
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Volunteer recognition and picnic -
August 16 - ALL are welcome!
(rain date: August 23)
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Love in Action/
Social Ministry
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You’ve likely seen the news that two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela last week. Entire communities have been shaken to the ground. More than 1,700 lives have been confirmed lost so far, thousands more are injured, and countless families are now without shelter, safety or access to necessities.
Lutheran Disaster Response is already responding through trusted, long-standing partners in the region, including the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Venezuela (IELV). ELCA partners have deployed assessment teams to affected areas, working together to identify urgent needs, provide immediate relief (e.g. food, shelter, water) and coordinate a plan for long-term assistance.
Your gifts enable this church to provide fast and effective support to communities in need and to remain for as long as recovery takes, whenever and wherever a disaster occurs. Will you give today to provide critical aid in these early days and, crucially, in the months and years to come?
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Rainbow Family Circle Support Groups have several opportunities for the community. Click below for more information.
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Lifeline (Free Smartphone Program)
Lifeline is a federal program that provides eligible low-income individuals with a free smartphone and free wireless phone service (free data, free monthly minutes and unlimited texting). This Lifeline program is operated by the federal government, and should not be confused with the state’s Lifeline utility assistance program.
If you participate in certain assistance programs like Medicaid, NJ SNAP or SSI, you automatically qualify for the Lifeline program.
Apply online through the following providers: Assurance Wireless or Safelink Wireless.
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