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10/3/24

Friends and Members of St. Paul’s,

I was recently listening to KMOX, and an advertisement from California Psychics came on the radio. This surprised me, but more surprising was the tagline toward the end of the commercial which stated something to the effect “Check out California Psychics and experience the joy of certainty”. When people reject God’s Word and Christianity, they don’t necessarily become irreligious. Often, they get religious about other things. Those other things may not include California Psychics, but it could be politics, sports, money, or other “out there” spiritualities. In 1 John, which has been the book we are reviewing in Sunday morning Bible Class, we are told “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for may false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God; every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not form God.” (1 John 4:1-3). The promise of certainty from a Psychic is an outright lie, but the promises of forgiveness, life, and salvation through the Lord Jesus, truly brings us the joy of certainty.

Yours in Christ,

Pastor Krenz

Sunday/Monday Worship Theme: “Marriage According To God” Mark 10:2-12.

Next Food Pantry: October 9th 4-5:30 pm

10/2 served: 16 Families (28 Adults & 7 Children)

Current Needs: Graham Crackers and Cookies

SAVE THE DATE: November 23 is Scouting for Food. We can use all the help we can get to sort, mark and put away the donations. We could also use a couple trucks and drivers to pick up. Pick up is around 11 and the sorting fun begins right after!

Upcoming Meetings

10/8 5:30 pm Trustees

10/10 5:30 pm Eve’s Restoration Home Board

10/14 5:30 pm Board of Community Outreach

10/15 6:30 pm Board of Elders

Save the Date: October 29, 2024 - Voters Mtg 6:30 pm

1 John Adult Bible Class 9:15 am

On Sunday Pastor Walther will lead our adult Bible class. Please join us in the Fellowship Hall. The topic “The Goal of Marriage”.

New Bible Study (Sundays) "The Christian Life: Free Lord of all and Perfect Servant of all" begins October 20th.

Join Seminarians Andrew and Michael through a brief Bible study on Luther's Famous statement about the Christian Life, "A Christian is a perfectly free lord of all, subject to none. A Christian is a perfectly dutiful servant of all, subject of all, subject to all." It will be a 4-week study in the upper Sunday School Rooms, we are looking for 5-10 people to join us weekly. Learn what it means to live as a Christian with true freedom in a world that gives confusing messages about what it truly means to live.

2024/25 Children’s Sunday School 9:15-10:15

“Unwilling Prophet” is the title of this week’s lesson. Jonah, a reluctant prophet, tries to flee God’s calling to declare His message to Nineveh. Attempting to escape by boat, Jonah finds himself cast into the sea, swallowed by a great fish, praying for deliverance, and spit up on the beach three days later. The people of Nineveh receive and respond to the message Jonah delivers, repenting of their sins before God. Angered at God’s mercy, Jonah heads out of the city to sulk. There, God reminds Jonah who is in control.

Middle School Event:

Join us on Sunday, October 27th as we have a Reformation Party where we will learn about the Reformation and play some fun games!

High School Event:

Calling Golfers of all levels as we plan to hit the links on Sunday, October 20th together. More details to follow.

High School Bible Study:

Today we begin a Bible Study "Jesus at the Center" where we will look

at the following stories to learn to look to Jesus.

· Oct. 6, Jesus in the Desert – Resisting Temptation

· Oct. 13th, Jesus Raises Lazarus – Time to Mourn

· Oct. 20th, Jesus in the Garden – Talking to God

· Oct. 27th, Jesus’ Crucifixion – The Full Extent of Love

Lutheran Young Adults October Event:

Fall Hike Saturday, October 26th, 2:00pm Pere Marquette State Park, McAdams Peak Trail Meet at the parking lot by the visitors center. Join LYA for a fall hike and to have fellowship with other young Lutherans and enjoy God’s creation. We might stop for dinner or ice cream on the way back! Use this QR code to join our GroupMe for more info about future events

Eve's Restoration Home- St. Paul's is forming an Eve's Restoration Ministries committee in order for the church to sponsor a few fundraising events throughout the year. If you have an interest in being on the committee please reach out to Amanda Douglas through call, text, or email at 314-221-6700 or evesrestorationhome@gmail.com. Thanks for your support!" *Pick up the Autumn Prayers Sheet in the atrium.

We will be observing LWML Sunday on October 13th. Check out our display for information about our LWML Ladies League and our Mailbox Members group. Ladies League

Preschool Scarecrow and Trick or Treating: Check out our pre-school scarecrow in town at Post #20 at the corner of Locusts and Main street here in Columbia. Members and friends of St. Paul’s are invited to come by the church on the morning of October 31st at 10:30am as the preschoolers trick or treat in the church office area. Board of Education

Financial Planning in Retirement—Please join us on Sunday, October 27th from 6pm-7:30pm in the church fellowship hall for a workshop on retirement planning. This workshop will involve the following topics and speakers.

-Gift Planning in retirement- Scott Radden from LCMS Foundation

-Long Term Care Considerations in retirement- Pamela Sternau- Director of Sales at Garden Place

-Tax Considerations in retirement- Christian Rowe from Thrivent.

This workshop is educational, free, and will not involve a sales pitch. The goal for this event involves helping many become better stewards of their God given financial resources during their retirement years. Feel free to invite your friends, family members, and neighbors. Sign up in the church entryway. Refreshments will be served. -St. Paul’s Stewardship Committee

"APOLOGETICS 102" WORKSHOP ON OCTOBER 12

Apologetics is the effort to provide answers to those questions, and to address the challenges people pose to Christianity. Zion Mascoutah will host an Apologetics Workshop on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 9:00-3:00. The day will also include a panel discussion with time to ask questions.