St. Paul's Lutheran Church E-News

Monday, April 8, 2024

A Note From the Editor

My sincere apologies that the E-News wasn't sent on Friday at 9:30am as it usually is. I've updated some of the below news items, deleted a few and left others in.

Here is a major update:

The Youth Group Lock-In has been postponed. Be on the look-out for the new date, yet to be determined.

An Update From the Manteys

Dear Pr. Scott and the faithful of Saint Paul’s,

Greetings in Christ. Megan and I pray that all of you are well. Thank you for your prayers and support as we continue to serve our Lord throughout Africa.

The LCMS has partnered together with Concordia St. Louis (CSL) for an online Master’s in Theology program for African pastors. They’re now in their second year. Megan serves as a facilitator for 3 of the 6 students. This means she gets to check in and learn how studies are going, help with being in an American education program, and tutor as needed. In January, the students traveled to Nairobi Kenya, where our field office hosted them for an intensive class led by a CSL professor. Megan and I had the joy of hosting the professor at our home and sharing more about life in East Africa with him.

We’re grateful for these ministry opportunities, and that more men can gain higher education to help spread the Gospel. Please pray for these pastors as they continue with their studies. Thank you, again, for your prayers and partnership in mission.

Peace in Christ,

Mark and Megan

Final two Moms meetings for this school year are April 9 and May 14.

Mission of the Month

3E Restoration

Our Mission

Equip and Encourage communities to Empower neighbors living through social displacement toward holistic sufficiency.

Our Vision

Breaking the cycle of homelessness and social displacement through gracious hospitality and systemic change.

Their website is HERE

Spirited Seniors News

All seniors, aged 55 and older, are invited to participate in our upcoming events. Bring a friend or two. All we ask is that you sign up for these events or call the point of contact to reserve your seat(s). Signup sheets are located in the Spirited Seniors binder, which is hanging on the wall in the narthex. If you did not receive a copy of our 2024 program, these too are available in the rack in the narthex.

April 15, 11:30am: Join us for Lunch Bunch at Lures Bar & Grill, 1397 Generals Hwy, Crownsville, MD 21032. NOTE: We are not going to 9Five Kitchen & Bar as was previously announced. Call Dolores Baumann, 410-439-9756 or use the signup sheet to book your seat at Lures.

Our Jan 15th Silver Jubilee event was postponed due to snowy conditions. We have rescheduled this event for May 19, 2-4:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. It is a soup, salad, appetizer and mini sandwich event. It is a day when we will celebrate birthdays for the entire year and praise God for our length in years. Think about what you would like to bring. A signup sheet will be available online in mid-April. Mark your calendars so you don't miss this day of reflection, good food, fun and fellowship! Points of contact are Judy Litke and Beverly Wick. More details coming soon.

Sermon Series

Reading

April 13/14

John 20:24-30

Monday Zoom Study

7:00pm, Zoom Meeting Link

Mtg ID: 867 6159 8820

Passcode: 4AZQb3

Sunday School Corner

FOR APRIL 7

LOCK IN

POSTPONED

NEW DATE TBD

Prayers of the Church & School

God's Healing for Barbara Baboyian, Karen Morsberger, John Sunsir, Linda Epstein, Kim Brown, Camden & Tristan Yost, the extended family of Diane Smith, William & Beth Mathes, Robert Braun, Mary, Audrey, Leslie, Rose, Devin, and Devin O'Hara

God's Comfort for the Hayward Family at the passing of June Hayward

God's Peace for Diane Smith and for the Homeless and Lost Souls

God's Direction for St Paul's Leaders and Staff.

Peace - in the Ukraine, the Mideast & the World

Remember Our Homebound

Bill Critzman, June Danza, Margot Hoffman, Vicki Kassebaum, Jacqueline Keys, Debbie Kraft, Roger & Grace Marquis, (Edith) Fern Muller, Linda Taltavull, Jean Trevillian.

Homebound Birthday

Betty Russell, Rutherford Manor III, 4201 Sands Road, Harwood MD 20776, B-Day 4/14