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6 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; 7 if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; 8 the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. -Romans 12:6-8

Friends and Members of St. Paul’s,

Our calling this side of heaven is to trust the Lord and to serve others. We certainly use our gifts to serve others in our families, our jobs, at school, among friends, and in our communities. As Christians we are also called to be part of the community of faith, the church. In order to carry out God’s mission as a congregation lots of people, using their God given abilities, are needed. With that in mind, I encourage you to fill out the below Gifts and Talents Member Survey (If you have not already done so) . If preferred, you can go to the church entry way (narthex) and fill out a paper copy of the survey and place it in the gifts and talent survey box. The stewardship committee put together this survey in order to help us better understand member gift and talents, and “hopefully” utilize them in the life of the congregation. Even if you are not able to serve at this time due to other responsibilities and callings in your life, it is helpful for us to know that in the future you “might” be open to a particular task and service in the church. Many thanks, and God willing, we’ll see you at church.

Yours in Christ,
Pastor Krenz

Church Time Change: This week we return to the 8am & 10:30am Sunday Service times. This week’s theme is “Following Jesus-it’s worth the cost” Luke 14:25-35.

Adult Sunday morning Bible Study (9:15-10:15am) Luke/Learning to share our faith- Join us on Sunday mornings from 9:15-10:15 starting September 7th as we walk through the book of Luke, and spend the last 20 minutes of class dialoguing on ways we can share our faith. Come one come all.

Sunday School

9:15 am to 10:15 am Children: 3 years to 7th Grade

Meet in Upstairs Hallway Rooms

Youth 8th -12th grade : 9:15 – 10:15 am Meet In the Loft upstairs

***Church Picnic— Sunday, September 21 Join us on Sunday, September 21st after the late service for our annual church picnic at Bolm-Schuhkraft Memorial City Park here in Columbia (12pm). At this picnic we will also be welcoming those who have joined the church in the last two years. The stewardship committee will provide sandwiches , paper products, and drinks. Members and friends of the congregation are invited to bring desserts and salads. Please sign up in the church entryway.

Junior Confirmation Our first 5th-8th grade Junior confirmation class will start Wednesday, September 10th at 4pm and 6pm. If you know of someone (member or non-member) who might be interested in our confirmation program please contact Pastor Krenz or the church office. These classes run on Wednesday nights weekly throughout the school year.

High School/College Confirmation If you know of someone in this age range who has not been confirmed but might be open to doing so, please contact Pastor Krenz 618-363-0121. We are planning to meet Wednesdays from 5 to 5:45 pm.

St. Paul's adult choir! We meet on Mondays at 5:15 PM (before church) and will start up again on Sept. 8. All voices are welcome! Please contact Karen Shimkus at 618-540-0810 (text) or kjshimkus@charter.net if you need more information!

Handbell Choir resumes on Wednesday, 9/10 at 6:30 pm. Join us in the loft!

Ladies Bible Study w/ Nancy Ladies! We are at it again. A Bible study just for you. Beginning September 17. 10 to 11 am each Wednesday. Study this year begins with the book of Hebrews, Call Nancy Radentz or email me if you are coming and I will send you the first week’s lesson. There is some home study required. 618-340-2995 donan9@sbcglobal.net. GIVE US A TRY. I BELIEVE YOUR FAITH WILL BE STHRENGHTENED!!

Congregational Meeting Join us on Sunday, September 28th in the fellowship hall following the late worship service (11:45am) as we discuss the potential pros and cons of getting a Director of Christian Education. Christina Stackle, a 20 plus year DCE from Peace across the river, has graciously agreed to come to this meeting to give insights on what a Director of Christian Education can do in a congregation. In addition, the financial implications for our congregation will also be conveyed. A free light brunch will also be served.

Aluminum Cans If you have aluminum cans to recycle, place them over the fence near the fellowship entry door on the lower level. These are picked up three to four times a year, and the funds are used to support our Pre-School.