LWML Sunday/Monday- The Theme for this week’s service is titled “The Ultimate Wedding Feast” based on Matthew 22:1-14. It is also LWML Sunday which means the quilts will be on the pews and information will be given on both the Ladies League and the great work of the LWML.

Welcome: This Sunday at the 10:30 am service Esme O’Guin will receive the blessings of baptism. Esme is the first child of Sean and Maria O’guin. Please keep little Esme in your prayers.

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. A free will offering for Eve’s Restoration Home will be received at this event. Following the hymn festival, light refreshments will be served in St. Paul’s Fellowship Hall.

The circuit 6 congregations include. St. Paul’s Lutheran, Columbia; Trinity Lutheran, Millstadt; Holy Cross Lutheran in Renault; Immanuel Lutheran in Waterloo; Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Wartburg; Holy Cross Lutheran Church, East Carondelet, and Our Savior Lutheran Church, Freeburg

Food Pantry Update: Next Pantry: October 14 4 to 5:30 pm Food Pantry Needs: Granola Bars, Cereal, and Applesauce Oct. 7 Served: 20 Families = 40 A+10 C

Children’s Sunday School 9:15 – 10:15 am : Today’s lesson, “The Egypt Exit,” tells of ten terrible plagues and how Pharaoh relents and releases the Israelites to worship in the wilderness. Realizing the Israelites have no intention of returning, Pharaoh’s army pursues the runaways. Caught between Pharaoh’s charioteers and the waters of the Red Sea, the people cry out to God. Moses stretches his hand over the sea as God parts the waters, enabling the people to pass through the sea on dry ground. As Egypt’s army attempts to follow, the sea closes in over them, so not one survives. As a family, talk about the ways God protects us from our enemies today.

Adult Sunday Bible Class: 9:15-10:15 am On Sunday we will continue our look at key sections in the book of Job. Come one, come all!

“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.

For more information and to register call St. Paul’s Lutheran Church office: 618-281-4600

Wanted by Jesus-Two or Three additional members to serve on the BOCO (Board of Christian Outreach)to plan outreach events and activities. Few meetings– Many Opportunities. Contact Pastor Sievers:

(314) 882-2097 Thank You!

A note from Hannah: 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. Your coworker for His kingdom, DCE Hannah Elsey PS. Thank you for such a warm welcome last week as I was installed to be your DCE here at St. Paul’s!

New Parent Bible Study: A new Parent Bible Study during the Sunday School hour will be led by Hannah starting Sunday, October 25th. Additional details forthcoming

Sunday School Opening: A new Sunday School opening is being planned for pre-school families through 7th grade students starting Sunday, October 25th. Additional details forthcoming.

Family Kickball Fellowship at the Douglas’s- Saturday, October 24th at 4:30pm. More info to come

Thank you to Mel and Agnes Stuckmeyer for donating the pumpkins that are on the windowsills and the large pumpkin at the front door. They also graciously donated pumpkins for each of the preschool children. Thank you!