Harvey Disaster Response
Dear St. Paul Family,
In the midst of the Hurricane Harvey we find ourselves in the RGV thankful that we were spared the devastation we are watching unfold North of us knowing full well that it very well could have been our community going through that right now. While we watch and pray (the most important things we can do! see below) for those in the storm and those working to protect and save lives we recognize that there are other ways that we can assist and help.
  1. Many of us had stocked up on supplies to weather the storm here and now no longer need those supplies. So one of the first things we can do is help gather those unused supplies together and get them sent off to those who need them most. You may drop off your unused storm supplies at St. Paul during worship times this weekend or during the week and we will gather them together to send with people we know already preparing to head to the area.

2. This weekend in our worship services a special door offering will be available for you to give financial gifts that will be given to our Texas District Lutheran Church who is on the ground sending teams and support to our brothers and sisters in Christ there.

3.We are also in the preparation stages for deploying a team from the RGV to the areas that have been devastated to bring hope in Christ Jesus to those who have been effected in the recovery and rebuilding process. Contact Kayla Brock ( kb@splch.com) to have your name included on the list of volunteers preparing to go.

Our worship services are on for normal time this weekend with Saturday at 5:30 PM
Sunday at 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM
Special Informational Meeting about Academy Property at 9:15 AM in the Parish Hall.

I hope to be able to see you all this weekend in worship as we come together as the Body of Christ to pray for those who are suffering and hurting, give thanks for own protection and to be reminded that we worship and proclaim along with Apostle Peter that Jesus is the Christ the Son of the Living God!

In Christ,

Pastor Nathan
Heavenly Father, Your Word reminds us that, even in the midst of storms, we are always in Your care. We pray that, as Hurricane Harvey approaches land, You would protect the people and property of this region and that, as You see fit, You would turn this storm in a way that minimizes damage.
To those who are frightened, give peace. To those who ride out the storm, grant safety. To those who evacuate, provide not only a place to stay, but preserve for them a place to return.
Be with the police officers, the firefighters, the EMS personnel, the governing officials, the health care professionals, the refinery workers, and any others who, by virtue of their vocations, are called to remain in the adversely affected areas. We thank You for their willingness to serve and we pray that You would protect them.
Thank you, kind Father. We know that, even when a powerful storm strikes, You are bigger and stronger than any storm. Help us to always remember that Your Son, Jesus, is with us through EVERY storm. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Source: Pastor Bill Tucker Concordia Lutheran San Antonio