Welcome to St. Paul's Lutheran Church


Our Mission is to proclaim Christ, teach Christ’s Word,
and reflect Christ’s love to all.
Service Times
Sunday 8 & 10:30 AM
Monday 6:30 PM

Educational Opportunities

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.


03/17/24

…speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:19-20


Friends and Members of St. Paul’s,

My three siblings and I were all required to take choir throughout our High School years. My parents reasoning for this requirement went something like this “If you are going to be in church every Sunday, you ought to be able to sing”. Little did they know how helpful this requirement would be for yours truly. I know that some reading this are not big singers, but my hunch is that each of you have your favorite hymns. Hymns have always been an important part of worship (see the above verses). Hymns teach us the faith, they assist our prayer life, and they are used by God to witness our faith to those around us. Even if a particular hymn doesn’t fall into your “favorite category”, join in anyway, for in doing so you will grow in your understanding of the faith, in your prayer life, and your witness will be an encouragement to others. See you in church, and hopefully I’ll hear you too 😊

Yours in Christ,
Pastor Krenz

Weekend Service Theme: “Learning from the praying/obedient Jesus” Hebrews 5:1-10

The Easter Cards are in the lobby for you to send to a church member, to someone, to anyone one who has lost a loved one to heaven recently or since last Easter. Take as many as you like. Spread the good news that Christ is Risen and so will we!

 Sundays, Adult Bible Class 9:15-10:15 am

Join us on Sunday mornings in March at 9:15am in the fellowship hall as we walk the Lenten road with Jesus examining Old Testament passages that speak of his redeeming work on the cross.

March 17th-Jesus our Suffering Servant

- Isaiah 42:1-9, Isaiah 49:1-13, Isaiah 50:4-11

March 24th- Jesus our Suffering Servant

Isaiah 52:13-Isaiah 53:12

Seminarian Andrew Borseth is tentatively scheduled to lead the class in the first few weeks of April.

Children’s Sunday School...9:15 - 10:15 am

In this week’s lesson, “A Tree View,” students learn about Zacchaeus, a wealthy tax collector, who anxiously awaits the arrival of Jesus. Short of stature, Zacchaeus climbs a tree to see the Savior.

Despite criticism, Jesus invites Himself to the tax collector’s home. Motivated by Christ’s compassion, Zacchaeus confesses his sin and promises to make restitution. Families could discuss, “How does Jesus motivate you to make a difference in your world?”

HANG-ONE-ON - Please consider picking up a door hanger or two with an attached flier to invite a child or two in your family, friendship circle, or neighborhood to our EASTER EGG HUNT, Saturday, March 23, 2 p.m. weather permitting. They're on the table in the lobby.

EASTER EGG HUNT, Saturday, March 23, 2 p.m. weather permitting

Midweek Lenten Service: March 20th Lent 6 Wednesday Pastor Sievers

Hands of Self-Preservation-Pilate Matthew 27:15-26

Lenten Meal 3/20 – The Falls – Provided by Trustees

Holy Week Schedule

March 24th & 25th Palm Sunday 8 & 10:30 am

-Hands of Praise - Disciples & Crowds

 Mark 11:1-11

March 27th Maundy Thursday 6:30 pm

 -Hands of Humility – Jesus John 13:1-5, 12-17

March 28th Good Friday 12 pm & 6:30 pm

-Nail-Pierced Hands - Jesus Luke 23:32-34

March 31st Easter Sunday*** 6:30 am, 8 & 10:30 am; Life-Giving Hands - Jesus John 20:19-23

***3 services at St. Paul’s on Easter Sunday:

Sunrise 6:30 am (at church, not cemetery);

8 am & 10:30 am

 Please join us for Easter Breakfast -Continental style - donuts, pastries, fruit, juice, coffee, etc. We will serve after the sunrise service in the fellowship hall, before 8 and between 8 and 10:30 service.

The LWML Southern Illinois District will be hosting their 2024 Spring Retreat at Camp Wartburg on April 20, 2024. Sign in, Coffee, and Snacks will be starting at 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. They will have a monetary ingathering to aid Camp Wartburg's new landscaping, The theme is "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." -1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. Registration fee is $20.00 (lunch provided). RSVP by March 20, 2024. Registration forms are online or contact Wanda to provide one for you.

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis invites ninth- 12th-grade students to attend Vocation: High School — a retreat that encourages high school men and women to explore many aspects of the Seminary, including worship and devotions, sessions with professors, and even some fun and recreation! Registration costs $100 and closes May 24.

 Next Food Pantry: March 20 1:30—3 pm 3/13: 10 Families= 17 adults and 6 kids

Current Needs: Cereal, Pasta Sides, Hamburger helper, & Toilet Paper

Portals of Prayer for April-May-June are available for pick up in the Narthex.

Lost & Found…We have a jacket in the foyer closet, a pair of dark sunglasses found in a pew, and a walking stick both in the church office. They are missing their owners.

Thank you to the youth who will Greet/Usher/run screens at the Sunday services.

There will be no Church Council Meeting on Tuesday. The next Church Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 16th at 6:30 pm

Ushers/Greeters/Screens: If you or someone you know might be open to helping out as a Greeter/Usher and help with the screens at church please let us know. You can call the church office (618)-281-4600 or email our church secretary Dianne at secretary@stpauls-lcms.org .

Heartland Hospice heartlandhospice.com Become a hospice volunteer—

Volunteer opportunities…

· Hold a hand, share a story

· Send a card

· Listen, read or sing

· Mark gifts for patients

· Run errands or perform light housekeeping

· Share a gift of flowers or baked goods

· Administrative office support

For more information: (217) 361-0234

Would you like a historic hymnal? Free will offering by the hymnals on the table nearest the door to the office in the Narthex. Red hymnals (copyright 1941) and blue hymnals (copyright 1982.)

Feel free to kneel: Recently the kneeling pads have been put back on the communion rail. While initially upon the returning to the altar in January for communion we did not have kneeling pads due to the difficulty some had getting up and down, we have returned them due to a number of individuals who desire to kneel for the Lord’s Supper. - The Board of Elders.

Joint Bell Choir Concert: Our own bell choir will be joining a number of other local bell choirs for a concert at Emmanuel Lutheran in Waterloo On Sunday, April 21st.


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Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is currently operating on the First and Third Wednesday from 1:30-3pm and 2nd Wednesday from 4pm-6pm in the lower lot circle drive of the church.  For more information, please click below or call the church office at 618-281-4600

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Contact us

Address:

227 North Good Haven
Columbia IL 62236

Phone:

(618)281-4600

E-mail:

Pastor Krenz
pastork@splcolumbia.com

Address

227 North Good Haven,
Columbia, IL; 62236

Contacts

Email: pastork@splcolumbia.com
Phone: (618) 281-4600

Service Hours

Sunday 8 & 10:30 AM
Monday 6:30 PM

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