“Ask the Expert?” Wills & Estate Planning Evening : Sunday, October 18 6:30 – 8 pm (No Cost) Join us in the fellowship hall at St. Paul’s for a Q & A with a panel of “Experts” that include, an estate attorney (Alan Stumpf), a financial professional (Billy Onder), and Pastor Krenz.

Attendees will receive a free Will Guide and many other resources will be available.. Please sign up in the narthex. Light refreshments will also be served.

Welcome: At the late service on Sunday we welcome Anderson Louise York to the church through the water and word of Holy Baptism. Anderson is the first child of Stephen & Jessica York. Jessica recently joined our congregation via transfer from St. John Lutheran Church in Baldwin. Please keep her and her parents in your prayers.

Welcome: Monday we welcome Stephanie Chambers to the congregation through reaffirmation of faith, and her mother-in-law Diane Chambers through adult confirmation.

Voter’s Meeting-Our fall congregational Voter’s meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 27th at 6:30pm. Along with reports from each of the boards we will be discussing the 2027 church budget (work plan), and electing new board members and officers. All confirmed members are invited to attend.

Reformation Hymn Festival All are invited to join us at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church for a joint Reformation Hymn Festival on Saturday, October 31, at 3:00 p.m. Instrumentalists, bell choir members, pastors, and choir members from Circuit 6 congregations will join together to hear God’s Word, sing His praises, and rejoice in the Reformation truth that salvation is God’s free gift of grace received through faith in Jesus Christ.

Food Pantry: Pantry Needs: Granola Bars, Chili, Applesauce Oct. 14 Served: 23 Families = 52 A+10 C

Children’s Sunday School 9:15 – 10:15 am As we gather on Sunday, we will study “A Loving Law.” Months into their wilderness wanderings, the Israelites arrive in the wilderness of Sinai. God comes to the mountain in clouds and thunder—fire and smoke—as He establishes His covenant with His people through Moses, His chosen intermediary. There on the mountain, God gives Moses His Ten Commandments. Discuss why the Ten Commandments are still important in our lives today.

 Adult Sunday Bible Class: 9:15-10:15 am Today we will continue our look at key sections in the book of Job.

Hannah’s Updates 

I am thrilled to join you here at St. Paul's as your DCE. If you would like to stop by to see me in the office, I plan to keep "standing office hours" Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9-2:30, with flexibility for additional church activities and events. Feel free also to schedule something with me, you can reach me anytime at DCEHannahE@gmail.com.

5-Week Small Group for Parents: starts October 25th, led by DCE Hannah. How is your faith forming your family's culture?" A small group study for parenthood, filled with hope and encouragement for one of life's most important vocations.

Next Sunday October 25th, Education Hour 9:15am , students in PreK-7th Grade will meet in the "Children's Room" for an "Opener Session" of Sunday School.

Sunday October 25th 2pm - Sr. Youth

(8th-12th graders) Hike Salt Luck Trail. Friends are welcome! DCE Hannah will kick-off the hike with a devotion & prayers. Please contact DCE Hannah Elsey for more information.

"Friendsgiving" Sunday November 22nd Sr. Youth (8th-12th graders) are joining with other LCMS youth groups for an evening of: service projects, worship, games and dinner. 4:30-7:30pm at Peace Lutheran Church. $5/per person to offset the cost of food and supplies - Registration is required, please contact DCE Hannah at DCEHannahE@gmail.com