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03/07/26

“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” Romans 5:1

Friends and members of St. Paul’s,

Our world has become especially unsettled over the past couple of weeks. So many unknowns, and because of that peace seems far off. However, as believers in Jesus, we have a peace that passes understanding, which is the peace with God that comes to those justified by faith through the Lord Jesus. That is our reality, and that message is our mission to an unsettled world. “O Lord, help us believe and spread that truth.”

Yours in Christ,

Pastor Krenz

This week’s worship service theme: The Gift of Divine Water John 4:4-30, 39-42

Time Change- Be sure to spring ahead an hour this Saturday night. 😊

Updated Church Calendar- We have a few corrections and updates to the March church calendar. See attached for the updates and corrections.

Welcome: On Sunday morning at the 10:30am Isla Joy Essert will receive the blessings of baptism. Isla is the daughter of Libby and Aaron Essert, and the granddaughter of Mitch and Carol Essert.

Youth Group Rummage Sale Is Saturday, March 14, 8am-noon. $5/bag. Drop-off in the fellowship hall, Thurs, March 12, 4-8pm and Fri, Mar 13, 10am-7pm. Yellow Insert in Bulletin —Invite your neighbors and friends! 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.

DCE Call Committee update: The call committee met this past Thursday to discuss further recent interviews with three of the candidates. It is hoped that by next Sunday or sooner a specific time for a congregational voter’s meeting to call a DCE will be set.

Bible Study/Sunday School Opening: Do join the Adult Bible Class and Sunday School in the fellowship hall from 9:10-9:25 for a time of fellowship and songs. Thank you to Derrick and Bethany Niehaus who are helping to lead this joint fellowship time.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Class: 9:15 am to 10:15 Luke Bible Class: From 9:30am to 10:15am Pastor Krenz will continue a verse-by-verse study of Luke by looking at chapter 17 and 18. The topics for this study will include the cleansing of the 10 lepers, the unexpected timing of Christ’s second coming, the parable of the persistent widow, and the parable of the Tax Collector & the Pharisee going to the temple.

Children’s Sunday School: “On Your Feet” is this week’s lesson. The Holy Spirit leads the Church at Antioch to Send Paul and Barnabas on a momentous missionary journey.

Middle School Youth Event: On Saturday, March 28th from 6:30pm-10:30 pm a Middle School Youth event will take place here at church. This event will include baking items to deliver to shut ins, devotions, and various youth activities. Contact Mary Colyer (618)-334-2321 or Erin Schmoll 314-603-8654 if interested in attending.

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

God on Trial This Wednesday we Continue Our Lenten midweek services under the theme “God on Trial”. This week’s theme is “Misconceptions” where Jesus appears before Pilate and Herod.

Easter Cards: Pick up an Easter Card or two in the lobby to send to a friend or church member who has lost a dear loved-one to Heaven since last Easter. Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 28th 1 pm Pick up a flier and invite a friend!

Eve’s Restoration Ministries “Through the Decades” TRIVIA NIGHT Fundraiser Thursday, March 26, 2026 6:00 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm) $25 per person $150 for table of 6 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.

Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt will hold its annual Spaghetti Dinner Sunday, March 8 - 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. Menu Includes: All-you-can-eat spaghetti, bread sticks, salad (featuring Papa Vito’s salad dressings), dessert, and beverages. Carry-outs Available. $13 Adults; $5 for Children 4-10; Free 3 and under. Trinity Lutheran Church, 503 East Washington, Millstadt, 62260 Building is walker, wheelchair and stroller friendly.

Interested in St. Paul’s If you or someone you know is interested in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, please call Pastor Krenz at 618-363-0121. Classes are offered periodically throughout the year. This class usually runs 10-12 weeks.