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08/29/26

“If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me, For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” Matthew 16:24

Friends and Members of St. Paul’s,

In a world/culture that has become disenchanted with so many things, often the last idol standing is the self. When Jesus calls us to take up our cross he calls us to die. That sounds incredibly depressing. However, the Christian never dies alone, but always with the crucified and risen one. Which means even if when we lose this life thing, we win!!! Can I get a whoop, whoop! Have a blessed weekend!

Yours in Christ,

Pastor Krenz

Sunday/Monday Worship Service: Delight, Commit, and be still. The look of faithfulness. Psalm 37:4-7

Children’s Sunday School 10:15 – 11 am Widespread sin and corruption filled the earth, but “Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord” (Genesis 6:9). In today’s lesson, “A New Beginning,” students will learn how, following God’s command, Noah and his family begin constructing a massive ark, with provisions for an extended journey. At the Lord’s direction, each animal kind boards the ark, along with Noah and his family. The fountains of the deep open and rain falls for forty days, swallowing up every living thing. Through the flood, God keeps Noah’s family safe and lands them on a mountain. Discuss the sign of the promise God gives us: the rainbow.

Adult Sunday Bible Class: 10:15-11 am 1 Peter- Please join us today, Sunday, in the fellowship hall for the 4th week of this verse-by-verse Bible Study of 1 Peter.

Concordia Seminary Field Workers- This week we Welcome Back our Concordia Seminary Field workers. Andrew Borseth is a fourth-year student who just returned from his vicarage in Charlotte, North Carolina. Josh Gillsespie is a second-year student who was able to preach a couple of times here at St. Paul’s this summer. Austin Kudray is also a second-year student from the seminary. We also welcome Sara Grace Kudray as a second-year Deaconess student. Austin and Sara were married this summer.

St Paul Church Choir will start up again on Monday, Sept. 14 at 5:15 PM. All voices are needed and welcome to this fun group! Please text Karen Shimkus at 618-540-0810 with any questions.

Handbell Choir will start up again September 16 at 6:30 pm. Interested ringers—please join us! Contact Mark Eischer for more info.

Please join the Ladies League LWML in supporting our September Service Project.

We are collecting (NEW) underwear and socks for the Orphan Grain Train. This is the last week to bring (NEW) packages of children’s, women, or men’s underwear or socks and place in collection box in the narthex. The Ladies League LWML will sort the items at our September meeting. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Something so simple means so much to those in need of them.

There will be NO Monday Service on Labor Day, September 7th.

High School Youth Pool Party at Ottwell’s Sunday, August 30 4-7 pm All students entering 8th through 12th grade are invited to join us for a fun evening as we kick off the new school year. We’ll have pizza, and you’re welcome to bring your favorite snack to share! Grab your swimsuit and towel, invite a friend, and get ready for a fun night at the pool. We can’t wait to see you there!

Junior Confirmation Begins

On Wednesday, September 2nd at 6 pm. Pastor Krenz will be meeting with all confirmation parents (grades 5-7) and students to discuss the particulars of this year’s confirmation program.The first class is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, September 9th .

There are a couple of options on times for this class (2:30pm Columbia Schools are getting out early), 4 pm, & 6:30 pm). If your child is going to be part of the confirmation program this year, please let Pastor Krenz know your preferred time on Wednesday.

September 6th: During Sunday School, students will finish stuffing bags for See You at the Pole. See you at the Pole on September 23.facef