Our Mission is to proclaim Christ, teach Christ’s Word,
and reflect Christ’s love to all.
Service Times
Sunday 8 and 10:30 AM
Monday 6:30 PM
Holy Week
4/2 Maundy Thursday ”Respite” Luke 22:7-10 6:30 pm
4/3 Good Friday ”Evidence” Matt 27:38-54 Noon & 6:30 pm
4/5 Easter ”Vindication” Mark 16:1-8 8am & 10:30 am
*There will not be a Sunrise Service this year.
**Plan to join in fellowship between services for Easter Breakfast, April 5, 9:00-10:20. Continental breakfast of egg casseroles, pastries, fruit, orange juice, milk and coffee will be served. Free will donation to benefit Eve's Restoration Home.
Join us for a Tropical Trek where we will learn how Jesus came to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10)! As we traverse fun and exciting places, like a dormant volcano and island caves, we’ll discover how God finds us and helps us in every challenge we face.
Biblical education is one of our top priorities here at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Please view our video with a brief overview of the opportunities we offer.
Sunday Morning Adult Bible Class: 9:15 am to 10:15 Luke Bible Class: From 9:15 am to 10:15 am Pastor Krenz will continue a verse-by-verse study of Luke by looking at chapter 19 and 20.
Children’s Sunday School: This week, we study “The Easter Surprise”
Youth 8th -12th grade Sundays: 9:15 - 10:15 am Meet In the Loft upstairs
April 26th Chili Supper Fundraiser here at church: 5-7 pm. Watch for the sign up sheets to bring food and sign up for the meal after Easter. The proceeds from this fellowship event will go half to the food pantry and half to Eve’s Restoration Home
All Church clean up Day: April 10th & 11th, and 18th. Please sign up for various jobs in the church narthex.
Food Pantry Item Needed: Please save your Empty Egg Cartons and bring them in for the food pantry. Thank you!
New Portals of Prayer Devotionals available in Narthex
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
The quilters are in need of any material remnants you have, including flat bed sheets size full and larger, and fitted size queen and larger. Place your donations in the closet under the stairs off the hallway to the fellowship hall.
Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Wartburg will host Good Friday services in the German language on April 3, 2026. The service begins at 10 am. The service folder with Scripture readings and hymns will be printed in the German language. KFUO at 850 AM will broadcast and live stream the service. We invite the community, students and friends to join us to experience worship in the language of our forefathers. Holy Cross/Ladies Aid will be hosting a luncheon after the German service.
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.
The Food Pantry is currently operating on the First and Third Wednesday from 1:30-3pm and 2nd Wednesday from 4pm-5:30pm in the lower lot circle drive of the church. For more information, please click below or call the church office at 618-281-4600
227 North Good Haven
Columbia IL 62236
(618)281-4600
Pastor Krenz
pastork@splcolumbia.com
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