Weekly News & Events

Sunday Worship

May 18, 2025

9:30 a.m.


Worship

It's Music Appreciation Sunday - an opportunity to thank the choir and our musicians and enjoy a service full of great music before they take a summer break. We're also welcoming choir member Sam Hebert into membership. The gospel reading has us thinking about what it means to glorify God. Music and community - two beautiful ways we glorify God and make the presence of God known.

PRIDE Parade Meeting

All are welcome to join the planning. Bring your ideas! We have a lighthouse float to decorate this year. After worship at the classroom round table.

Those serving in worship this Sunday

Greeters: Anne Heinrich, Barb Kamp

Ushers: Vern Knaak, Chuck Smith, Rick and Sara Tustin

Reader: Anne Heinrich

Counter: Fred Vollman

Sound: Ryan Smith


Access the Livestream

For those who are unable to join us in person, we will also livestream Sunday worship on YouTube. Please note the live stream will begin just before 9:30 a.m.

Help serve dinner at PADS on Tuesday

Drop off one or more parts of the meal at the PADS building (1730 Berkley Street, Elgin, IL 60123) at 6 pm on Tuesday, May 20. See the hall sign-up at church to let Missions know what you are bringing or if you are serving. Contact Linda Meglin 224-402-8559.


Needed:

3 - Casseroles (9 x13 pan size: style of your choice: chicken, hamburger, etc)

48 - Dinner Rolls (2 packages of 24)

1 - Tub of butter

2 - Bags of Salad (include salad fixings, if you wish)

2 - Bottles of Salad Dressing (your choice)

48 - Dessert servings: cookies or brownies, etc

3 - Volunteers to serve

Diaper Drive

THANK YOU!

We wanted to extend our deepest gratitude to St. Paul's and our wonderful church and organization partners for their incredible support of our first ever diaper distribution on Tuesday, May 13 at Gail Borden Library. Together we collected 10,000 diapers!!  Our hearts are so full by the generosity shown and it was truly a privilege to provide diapers to families at the unveiling of Gail Borden Library's brand new early childhood learning center. 

It was such a powerful experience, as we distributed 5,899 diapers. What an amazing example of how we can work together to make a tangible difference in the lives of others. The smiles and appreciation we witnessed by families was a beautiful reflection of compassion in action.

We appreciate those who helped count, sort and fill vehicles full of diapers. And, a huge thank you to those who came to distribute diapers. We truly appreciate St. Paul's ongoing commitment to the diaper ministry, so that we can continue to serve others in a meaningful way and be the hands and feet of Christ in the community.  


Together we are "Changing" lives one diaper at a time.

God's blessings,

Karen Smith, Karen Snyder, Barb Kamp 

*New* Creation Care Ministry

St. Paul's is invited to join the "Churches of Restoration" one-year program, hosted at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center by A Rocha USA. Partners and experts will provide once-a-month teaching and training on key topics, and help us discern two projects for our congregation. Our cohort team has 2 members and we hope to welcome 2 more!

Are you inspired to be involved?

Summer Distribution

St. Paul's is partnering again with EPEL (Enriching Partnerships for Early Learning) this summer distributing diapers at their Learning on the Go CampsBring a friend! All ages can particpate in this simple service project. Diapers will be bagged for you and ready to take in your vehicle. It's a great way to meet families and provide a much needed resource for those experiencing diaper insecurity. Thanks for considering being a part of this work and a blessing to those we serve. Any questions, please contact - Karen Smith, Karen Snyder, Barb Kamp


See hall sign-up to claim your volunteer day(s).


MONDAYS

Location: CORNERSTONE PARK (1540 MULBERRY LANE ELGIN 60123)

11:30 AM - 12:45 PM

JUNE 2 - JULY 21


WEDNESDAYS

Location: LORDS PARK (205 GRAND BLVD (EAST SHELTER, PAST ZOO) ELGIN 60120)

11:30 AM - 12:45 PM

JUNE 2 - JULY 21


THURSDAYS

Location: ST. FRANCIS PARK (227 JEFFERSON AVE ELGIN 60120)

11:30 AM - 12:45 PM

JUNE 2 - JULY 21

SAVE THE DATE

Sunday, October 19

St. Paul's is kicking off our 150th Anniversary celebration with an afternoon banquet. Details coming in June.

Community Care


We pray for Arnie L., Baby Kurt and mom Caitlin.


Your privacy is important to us. We will only share specific joys and concerns if we have permission to do so. Please contact Pastor Liz, the office, or any member of Calling and Caring to include your prayer request in this space.

This Week at St. Paul’s

Sunday, May 18 

9:30 a.m. Worship with Music Appreciation and Welcoming New Member

10:30 a.m. Coffee Hour 

10:45 a.m. Pride Parade Meeting 


Tuesday, May 20

6:00 p.m. PADS Dinner

7:00 p.m. Zoom Prayer 


Wednesday, May 21

 9:30 a.m. Zoom Prayer 


Thursday, May 22 

7:00 p.m. Meditation


Sunday, May 25 

9:30 a.m. Worship  

10:30 a.m. Coffee Hour      

UPCOMING

EVENTS

New Member Welcome, May 18.

Music Appreciation, May 18.

PRIDE Parade & Fest, June 7.

Confirmation, June 8.

Celebrating Graduates, June 22.

German Dinner "Heritage Fest", Oct 4.

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