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02/20/26

“For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” Genesis 3:5

“And the Lord God made for Adam and for his wife garments of skins and clothed them.” Genesis 3:21

Friends and members of St. Paul’s,

This Sunday my message will be taking a deeper look at Genesis 3:1-21, which describes the fall of humanity. It is also a section that unveils God’s promises to restore humanity through a rescuer. I am convinced that this section is absolutely key to understanding the nature of sin and it clearly shows that God seeks out sinners and not the other way around. See you in church 😊

Yours in Christ,

Pastor Krenz

Lenten Devotional Booklets Available in church foyer

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Class on Luke: On Sunday morning Seminarian Josh will be leading us through Luke 16 which covers the parable of the Dishonest Manager, the Rich man, and Lazarus, the importance of God’s law, and Divorce and Remarriage. This will be his first adult Bible Study as our seminarian, so come on out learn more about the Bible and support our seminarian.

Call Committee update: Three initial interviews have been completed. The calling committee is now calling references on the canidates. The tentative plan is to have a Voter’s meeting with the purpose of calling someone by the end of March or early part of April.

Pre-School Registration is now open for the 2026-2027 school year! If you know a family looking for a nurturing, high quality, Christ-centered preschool experience, they may contact our preschool Director, Shelly Augustin for more details about our program. 618-281-4190

Order Easter Lilies by Wednesday, March 16th, 2026If you wish to order a lily(s) for the church sanctuary on Easter Sunday, please fill out the form found in the Narthex, return to the basket provided & include $9 for each plant ordered. Thank you!

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is participating in the Baby Bottle Fundraiser on behalf of Life Network of Southern Illinois (Waterloo and Red Bud) to protect the sanctity of human life. You are invited to bring back the Baby Bottles to the church office thru the month of February.

Junior High Youth Event (SID)February 28 Text Becky Stevens if interested – 618-550-3552

Children’s Sunday School: This week, students will study “Called Christian.” Following his conversion, Saul (also called Paul) is introduced by Barnabas to the apostles in Jerusalem. The Church had spread to Antioch, so the leaders in Jerusalem send Barnabas there. He exhorts the people to remain faithful, and he brings Saul from Tarsus to help him minister among the people in Antioch for a whole year. The name Christian is first used for the believers in Antioch. The Church in Antioch sends relief to the believers in Judea.

Eve’s Restoration Ministries UPCOMING EVENTS: Imo's pizza in Columbia. All day Tuesday, Feb 24th. Dine in, carryout and delivery. Percent of all sales that day goes towards Eve's Restoration.

“Through the Decades” TRIVIA NIGHT Fundraiser Thursday, March 26, 2026 6:00 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm)Get together with some friends - pick up a registration flier in the foyer. Call, text or email Amanda Douglas 314-221-6700 or evesrestorationhome@gmail.com.

The annual Youth Group Rummage Sale isSaturday, March 14, 8am-noon. $5/bag.Half price 11:30-noon, furniture negotiable.Any and all items are gratefully accepted, but No TVs, computers, car seats or clothing please. Drop-off in the fellowship hall, Thurs, March 12, 4-8pm and Fri, Mar 13, 10am-7pm. Congregation members can bring donations to the Lenten meal and place on the tables by the windows or bathrooms. If congregation members need help getting their items to church, we can maybe arrange for pickup. Contact Lillian Koenigstein at 618.541.4657 for more information. Please take a yellow half-sheet flier from the table in the Narthex to post at work or pass to a friend, neighbor or family member to help advertise.

We need donations and shoppers.

God on Trial This coming Wednesday we Continue Our Lenten midweek services under the theme “God on Trial”. This week’s theme is “Restraint” where we reflect on how Jesus responds to his betrayal by Judas and arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane. This series takes us back to the moments when God was literally on trial before men in the person of Christ. In these inspired episodes, we find forgiveness for us and all people, love for our enemies, strength for our faith, and courage to testify to the truth.