News and Events

Nancy Larson on Namibia

Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Nancy Larson will speak about a recent visit to Namibia, our NE Iowa Companion Synod.

Lutheran Schools Week

This week is Lutheran Schools Week. St. Paul's is unique among ELCA congregations with its preschool, all-day pre-kindergarten and elementary school. Thanks to Pastor Mike Sherer for editing the Schools Week newspaper insert appearing as a local newspaper insert. Thanks to all who generously support efforts to tell the school story to the community.

Lenten Offering

Gifts to Haiti and Chile earthquake relief as well as gifts to ELCA Hunger Appeal are both part of our $7500 overall Lenten hunger challenge goal. Lenten coin boxes are still available. Hunger Appeal envelopes are available in pew racks. Checks can be made out to St. Paul's with a designation marked on the envelope or the check itself.

Lenten Preschool

Lenten Preschool (ages 3-5) will be held March 22-26. Call Barbara Zemke, 352-2482, by March 15 to register. The children will study the passion history from Palm Sunday through Easter.

Hymnals

As we continue to expand our use of the hymnals for all worship services, additional copies are needed. If you would like to honor or remember a loved one with the gift of a hymnal, please notify the church office. Hymnals are $25 each.

Family Fellowship Group

The Family Fellowship Group is having it's first gathering and a potluck next Sunday, March 14, at 5:30 p.m. at St. Paul's. If you would like to join us please contact the church office or talk to Paul Frantsen, Director of Family and Youth Ministry.