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St. Paul
Lutheran Church
An Evangelical Lutheran
Church of America
Our mission is to
Share Christ's Love
with Joy!
Pastor Sarah
Friesen-Carper
Worship for
Sunday, March 29
9:00 am On-line
Worship Service
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If your group has an event at church, be sure to communicate with the church office so we have all the details and also so we can advertise in the weekly newsletter or Sunday bulletin. P
lease have the information into the church office by Tuesday.
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Beloved of God,
We've gotten in the good habit of sharing those moments and places we've seen God active in our congregation. As we physically distance ourselves from each other, I'm encouraging you to think about where you are seeing God at work in your home, in your friends, and in the world. Share those on our website or on Facebook. Be sure to share them with your family and friends; however you are able to connect.
Personally, I'm so grateful to so many of you who have acted - while keeping appropriate boundaries - to make worship and ministry happen for this congregation during the pandemic. I see God at work in you!
There is more information in this newsletter about what the Stay at Home order from Governor Walz means for us as a congregation. Please check that out.
But the most important thing is this: "God is with you wherever you go" (Joshua 1:9). Whether you are going nowhere, or your work is essential and so you are going out to serve - Wherever you are, God has gone there before you and is there with you.
Peace,
Pastor Sarah
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On our website, we will also have a link (later this weekend) to YouTube.
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CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
Due to Governor Walz's "Stay at Home" order, the office is temporarily closed. Our office administrator, Melissa, and Pastor Sarah are working from home.
The building remains closed and all gatherings are temporarily suspended.
Please take this time to take care of you and your family, and know we are always here for you.
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Family Devotions
Click here for a pandemic-related family devotional from Faith Inkubators.
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March Council Minutes
The March Church Council minutes are available on the
website
or
download here
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Connections are Vital.
Together in Christ
we can support one another through  these scary days. Here are some ways to stay connected:
- Share your prayers and God sightings here or by email
- Opt into a once-a-week phone tree or video conference group.
- You'll receive a phone call with more information soon.
- Join in video worship on Sundays at 9am.
- View the worship service on our website or Facebook
- Later this weekend, we will also have a link (on our website) to YouTube
- Pray for our congregation, our state, our country, and the whole world as we brave this new reality together.
- Join in the At Home Faith Formation. Learn more.
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Easter Flowers
Assuming we can hold a drive-in worship service for Easter, we will be placing flowers outdoors. If you still need to order flowers, please place your order by Sunday, March 29. You may email your order to the
office admin and mail your check to the church office (Please do not go to church, the church is closed).
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To help keep the entire congregation connected, and to have a little fun, the Education Team has put together some At Home Faith Formation materials.
We are excited to have everyone participate in:
- Flat Jesus: we are inviting you to bring Flat Jesus into your home. We want to see the adventures of Flat Jesus in your home. Click here to download Flat Jesus.
- We will be watching the adventures of everyone's Flat Jesus here. Pastor Sarah has Flat Jesus at her house! Wonder what Flat Jesus has been up to?
- Each week that we are unable to have traditional worship service in the sanctuary, we will have At Home Bible study materials and family activities.
- You will find links to age appropriate materials (Sunday School through Adult), the bible verses, a video of the children's story, and other fun activities on our At Home Faith Formation page
- This site will be continuously updated.
We encourage everyone to participate and we look forward to seeing what your Flat Jesus is doing at your house.
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At this year's Rocky Railway VBS the message kids will learn
each day is that through life's ups and downs...
Jesus' Power Pulls
Us Through.
July 27 - 31, 2020
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Building & Grounds
Spring Cleanup!
Spring Cleanup has been
postponed until further notice.
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Questions: Contact Council
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As of 03/26/2020
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2020
Budgeted
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2020
Received
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Over / (under) Budgeted $
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Year-to-Date Totals
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$ 38,889.99
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$ 40,183.25
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$ 1,293.26
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| Church Service Opportunities will resume when we resume church services. |
9:00 am In home worship
Sunday, April 5 (Palm Sunday)
9:00 am In home worship
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