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St. Paul
Lutheran Church
An Evangelical Lutheran
Church of America
Our mission is to
Share Christ's Love
with Joy!
Pastor Sarah
Friesen-Carper
Worship for
Sunday, May 3
9:00 am On-line
Worship Service
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If your group has an event at church, be sure to communicate with the church office so we have all the details and also so we can advertise in the weekly newsletter or Sunday bulletin. P
lease have the information into the church office by Tuesday.
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Beloved of God,
This Sunday is what is known as Good Shepherd Sunday. Every year on the 4th Sunday of Easter we read Psalm 23 and part of John chapter 10. So, instead of reading something from me, do yourselves a favor, and read that Psalm. I'll even give you a few links to check out so you can bathe yourselves in the comfort and assurance of the words.
Peace to you, Pastor Sarah
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Readings for Sunday
The readings for Sunday, May 3rd are:
- First Reading: 1 Peter 2: 19-25
- Psalm: Psalm 23
- Gospel: John 10: 1-10
If you/ your family is interested in reading for our online service, please email Melissa (office admin) at [email protected]. |
SPLC PayPal
We now offer PayPal for online giving in addition to Vanco!
The link is available on our website, or
here.
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St. Paul Lutheran's Sunday School is hosting their annual plant sale to benefit the Sunday School program.
In today's COVID-19 times, the sale looks different than in the past. Again this year we are pairing with Woskia Farms to supply the plants. 40% of all sales go to the Sunday School program; these funds help pay for the curriculum and supplies for the program.
Last year we were also able to purchase bibles for our classrooms and make a donation of bibles to another congregation. In addition to program materials, we are hoping to update the Sunday School rooms, purchase additional bibles and make a donation to a cause chosen by the Sunday School children.
Due to the current social distancing guidelines, we are limited in our ability to hold the sale as we typically do. We are currently offering pre-orders of hanging baskets.
Orders are due by May 8th
for a May 10th pick up and May 15th for a May 17th pick up. Click on the link below for more information and the order form.
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- Share Prayers and God Sightings here or by email
- At Home Faith Formation for all ages click here
Or connect via phone by dialing 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 528 018 344
Password: 5212
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GOD SIGHTING
Melissa's daughter Emily created this chalk art with the kids she works with at the Boys and Girls Club of Manhattan, Kansas. A simple reminder to stop and appreciate the people you love.
Please be sure so send us your God sightings! You can submit them to us
here.
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Face Masks
If you or your family is in need of homemade face masks, please either call the office at 651.462.5212, or email Melissa (office administrator) at
[email protected].
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NURSE'S CORNER
We are blessed to have knowledgeable and caring nurses in our congregation! They have some words of advice for us:
As we continue to social distance, keep in mind that as we are successful in quarantine it also means it extends the time of the pandemic. The state of MN has a model developed by the University of MN with time lines for the pandemic. If interested, please visit the MN gov page. We know what a difficult time this can be, there are many resources for mental health if anyone is looking for these please contact us.
~ Joanna, Jan, and Jaime
Remember to pray for these nurses and all those on the front lines fighting the corona virus.
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CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
Our office administrator, Melissa, and Pastor Sarah are temporarily working from home.
Please take this time to take care of you and your family, and know we are always here for you.
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Highway Cleanup!
Saturday, May 1st, 9:00 am - Noon
We are looking for volunteers for our Spring Highway Cleanup event. We will meet at the church (please stay in vehicles) to get the supplies, then head to the site. We will be following social distancing guidelines, and you will be wearing a safety vest.
Please email Melissa (office administrator) at
[email protected], if you are able to attend!
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Spring Cleanup
Dates: May 5, 6, 12 and 13.
6:00-8:00 pm
Due to COVID-19, we need to continue with social distancing. This will extend into ways we do activities at our church. The first activity change you will notice is our Spring Clean-up. This year we will have multiple evenings of Spring Clean-up
Each evening we are inviting only two families to participate. Please sign-up for a date so we do not have too many families in an evening. There will be a member of the Building and Grounds committee there to guide you in what needs to be done.
Plan on bringing work gloves. If other items are needed (rakes, shovels, wheelbarrow, etc.) you will receive an email before your date letting you know what is needed.
If you are interested in volunteering for this project, please sign up
here. If you have any questions, please email Melissa (office administrator) at
[email protected].
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We will be placing a Scrip order soon. This is a great chance to get a Menards/Home Depot card for your spring projects, gift cards to give for Graduation Gifts, or stock up for yourself.
Click here
to go to the Scrip website to place your order or contact the
Scrip Coordinator
with questions.
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Flat Jesus:
We want to see the adventures of Flat Jesus in your home!
Click here
to download Flat Jesus.
Check our Flat Jesus' adventures here.
Flat Jesus is looking at the weather!
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At Home Faith Formation
Check out SPLC's At Home Faith Formation page! Bible studies, video, and activities for all ages!
This site will be continuously updated.
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At this year's Rocky Railway VBS the message kids will learn
each day is that through life's ups and downs...
Jesus' Power Pulls
Us Through.
July 27 - 31, 2020
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Questions: Contact Council
Treasurer, Chris Timmons at [email protected]
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As of 04/30/2020
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2020
Budgeted
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2020
Received
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Over / (under) Budgeted $
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Year-to-Date Totals
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$ 51,853.32
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$ 53,281.62
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$ 1,428.30
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