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The People of St. Paul & Grace, Ministers

Brother Jason Darty, OLF, Pastor

The Reverend Dr. Joe Shumate, Pastor Emeritus

[email protected] is the primary contact email for the parish.

Please use [email protected] to be sure your email is opened promptly.

With limited staff the other emails are not checked as often.

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Click the link above for this week's online worship bulletin.

For what else shall we pray? RRLP has a new prayer request email address. Send your prayer needs to [email protected] and allow your community of faith to join you in seeking God’s guidance in difficult times. Of course, you can always mention prayer requests in person or by phone. This email is a way to keep everything under the “rrlp.org” domain and avoid members having to use their personal email account. We give thanks for the ministry of our Evangelism Committee, especially Susan Dutton, who faithfully keeps us aware of the prayers of the people.

I've received many comments about members not receiving our weekly newsletter email. The problem is primarily with Embarq email addressess. They randomly block group emails without using the SPAM folder. These are some suggestions that might help.If these don't help please let me know and I will research the problem further. Peace! glen

1. Add [email protected] to your email contacts to avoid sending emails to a SPAM folder.
2. Use a Gmail address for "group" emails.
3. Check our Facebook page each Friday for a copy of the newsletter.

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The Justice & Mercy Fund continues to be a vital resource to members of our community facing financial hardship. The fund has helped pay utility bills, rents and other emergency situations for neighbors who need a little grace. Because the need is sometimes greater than others, the Justice & Mercy Fund is in need of your support.

Donations are accepted through weekly offerings and online via tith.ly (see links below).

Please note that donating through Tithe.ly incurs fees for the parish. Checking the box beside "cover the fee" adds the transaction fee to your total. Thanks for your continued support to the ministry of RRLP. Making your check payable to Justice & Mercy Fund allows us to put your donation to work sooner.

Online Worship

The 11:00a service at Grace is broadcast live on Facebook and the Social Media page of our website. The worship bulletin is available at the link above if you would like to print it in advance. 

Mon - Thurs | 10a - 3p

Friday | as needed or by appt.

Rural Retreat Lutheran Parish

Office Hours | Fall 2023

Mon - Thurs | 10a - 3p

Friday | as needed or by appt.

If you need anything outside of these hours please send me a text on 276.694.9249 and I will respond as soon as possible.

Volunteers are in the office each week to fold bulletins, stuff inserts and do all those things that just seem to "get done".

If you need anything please send me an email, call or text.

Grace & Peace!

Glen

Newsletter & Bulletin

Any information to be included in the calendar, bulletin, email newsletter or announcements should be emailed to [email protected] by 5p each Tuesday.

Church Office | Tech | Bulletin | Newsletter

[email protected] | 276.694.9249

Jesus speaks of truth and freedom as spiritual realities known through his word. He reveals the truth that sets people free from sin.

31 Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” 33 They answered him, “We are descendants of Abraham and have never been slaves to anyone. What do you mean by saying, ‘You will be made free’?”

34 Jesus answered them, “Very truly, I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin. 35 The slave does not have a permanent place in the household; the son has a place there forever. 36 So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.”

Additional Readings for Sunday

JEREMIAH 31:31-34

PSALM 46

ROMANS 3:19-28

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Jax Jackson

Bill Kinder

Betty Wingo

Becky Catron

Emily Edmonds

Chris Catron

Joe DeBord

Roberta Roberts

Wanda Lyons King

Jamie Hinkle

Patty Huddle

Deniese Powell

Jane Ayers Lundy

We especially pray for...

Greg Hash

Liz Shumate

David Delp

Chad Vaught

Jessica Powell

Lois Musser

Eunice Hall

Steve King

Ava Creger

Erika Brown Thomas

June Huffard

Jody Brown

Kevin & Debra Johnson (03)

If you have a special event to add to the RRLP Parish Monthly Calendar for October please email it to [email protected] by 5p on Tuesdays.

In addition to the traditional collection plate RRLP uses Tithe.ly for online gifts and offerings. Using the links below you can give to the church or special fund of your choice. The addresses below can also be used if you wish to mail a check.

St. Paul Lutheran Church

c/o Marion Haga

1050 Four Seasons Road

Rural Retreat, VA 24368

Scan the QR code above with your smartphone or click the link below to donate to St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Scan the QR code below with your smartphone or click the link below to donate to Grace Lutheran Church.

Grace Lutheran Church

PO Box 478

Rural Retreat, VA 24368