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I hope you are taking some time to breathe some fresh air and get outdoors as new life is budding on the trees. Sunday, we will consider new life emerging from unlikely places.
-Pastor Jonathan
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Dreaming of an Intergenerational Future
Worship Guide: Sunday, April 28, 9:00 am
We need to see the value of generations, especially when they interact. To consider a stump seems pretty hopeless, as Isaiah had, but this was the site from which a new shoot came up. And that shoot was the sign of hope and life from what looked like it was beyond life. Join us on Sunday, April 28 as we continue our Intergenerational sermon series.
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Did you know…
The St. Paul’s Outlook newsletter was discontinued for fourteen years during the Depression, from October 6, 1932, until February 8, 1946, “in the interest of economy.” The subscription price for the resumed weekly publication was 50 cents per year. In the new, expanded newsletter, Pastor Marvin Kober, who is listed as the Editor-in-Chief, said, “I hope that the scope of the Outlook will be worldwide and that as it keeps us informed of the multitude of St. Paul’s church affairs, it will also expand our horizons, enrich our spirits, and upon occasion, stab our conscience wide awake.” We believe the Outlook has been in continual publication since 1946.
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A Church Conference is open to all professing members, clergy and
retired clergy at St. Paul's. | |
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Church Conference,
May 6th 6:30 pm
(hybrid meeting, for those joining virtually: https://meet.google.com/hwp-zbcd-ofk)
A special Church Conference has been called to address the following three motions:
- To authorize the sale of a small portion of the Parking Lot in the 1400 block of 2nd Ave. SE to the Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity for $1
- To authorize the sale of the property at 1316 3rd Ave SE to Matthew 25 for $1.
- To adopt an amended Form I for Rev. Jonathan Heifner which includes a housing allowance, rather than church-owned housing.
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Serendipitous Conversations Podcast
Join us for this special series where we interview the Serendipity Sunday School Class members live with an audience at St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
In this episode, Ute shares her experience immigrating to the US from Germany when she was 5 and how her journey through adulthood has led her to be in a space where she can now show up authentically as herself. Ute will have you laughing and almost crying, as you listen to her powerful story. Enjoy!
Episode: 14 minutes
Hosts: Barb Hanson and Selenthia Jeffers
Shared Existence LLC
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Tasty Treats
Plan to attend the annual Tasting Luncheon at St Paul’s. The luncheon is a fundraiser for missions by United Women of Faith. Thursday, May 2, 2024. We will serve continuously from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm in the Wesley Center. Many salads, desserts, and drinks will be provided (no tips), and you can sit at tables with themed centerpieces. Craft and bake sale items will be for sale in Room 117, as well as Fair Trade items. Plan now to come with your friends to reconnect after not being together for a while. Please reserve a table for large groups.
Tickets are $15.00 and can be purchased from UMW members or Kate Buroker at 319-362-5285, 319-929-2109, or at the Church on Sundays in April. View event flyer.
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St. Paul's Cabin
Are you tired of “stay-cationing”? The St. Paul’s cabin at Clear Lake is still available to rent for these summer weeks: June 9-16, August 18-22, September 15-22, September 22-29. Rentals are also now available in May and September. Special rates are available for St. Paul’s members. Learn more about all the cabin has to offer, and call the church office at 319-363-2058 to make a reservation.
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St. Paul’s is happy for Lu and Sophie, members of our maintenance team, as they prepare to leave the staff for new adventures. Lu will be enjoying retirement while Sophie will be working as a CNA. Both are valuable members of the team. We wish them all the best!
These departures mean that St. Paul’s is hiring. If you know anyone with maintenance, custodial and security skills and/or leadership, please share the word and invite them to apply. Send St. Paul's application and resume to Linda Henecke.
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Concert Pianist Performing at St. Mark's UMC
Klyde Ledamo, concert pianist will be performing at St. Mark's UMC (4700 Johnson Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids on Friday, April 26 at 6:30 pm. View flyer for details.
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Prayer Walk for Peace at Prairiewoods
Prairiewoods invites you to participate in a Prayer Walk for Peace. The event is May 2, 2024, also the National Day of Prayer. We welcome everyone to join us for a reflective walk through the Prairiewoods grounds, which will be held at three different times of the day: sunrise, midday, and the end of the workday. The event is free. View flyer
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Click here for ways to participate in the life of
St. Paul's:
- Make May Day baskets, register to vote in a kid-friendly election, and learn about poll worker training.
- Wander, listen and respond to creation.
- Listen to Red Cedar Chamber Music: Voyagers.
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Join us as we will commission our new Stephen Leader, Pastor Julie Wehner.
- Join us for a time of storytelling and serendipitous conversation.
- Participate in an intergenerational listening and learning activity.
- Listen to an artist talk by Helen Hunter.
- Vacation at St. Paul's Cabin in Clear Lake, Iowa
- Gather for a time of prayer and reflection.
- Enjoy tasty salads, desserts, and drinks at St. Paul's Tasting Luncheon.
- Join us for a plant and tool swap.
- Purchase a donated cemetery plot at Cedar Memorial.
- Purchase St. Paul's merchandise online.
- Connect to others with St. Paul's Realm.
And, find kids, youth, and family opportunities here:
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Click here to find service opportunities:
- Help Venture, a class at Linn-Mar HS, and St. Paul's UMC collect food to give to the Linn Community Food Bank.
- Assist our tech team for our 9:00 am worship service.
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And the people said, “Thanks be to God!”
Praise God for:
- Announcing the joy of the birth on April 9th of Michael Jason Mead, son of Hannah and Brent Mead, grandson of Kevin and Lana Lodge, and great-nephew of Marilyn Lodge. All are doing well!
God in your mercy, hear our prayer:
- For peace in the Middle East
- For The United Methodist Church General Conference
For healing & grace:
- Patricia Oostenryk (Lori Montgomery’s mother)
- Joyce Johnson (Tim)
- Xander Schneekloth (son of L.J. & Holli Schneekloth)
- Gayle Buroker (Kate)
- Brytta Fitzgibbons
- Marilynn Butler
- Darrell Hagerman
- Barb & Bill Satkamp
- Connie Braley
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Ongoing Prayers:
- George Moore (Lee Moore’s brother)
- MiKayla Hansen (Spencer)
- Ed Holstrom (Becky)
- Joyce Morton (Greg Morton's mother)
- Kathleen Baker
- Charman Banks (John)
- Mark & Linda Beckett
- Gary and Ida Laetare
- Sally Young
- Sophia Rose (granddaughter of Dean & Gale Beer)
- Chase Sande (great-grandchild of Stan and Pat Jacobson)
- Lora Lea Edwards
- Linda Mohr
- Jackie Kool (Norm)
- Cheri Young (Gene & Carry Young’s daughter)
- Mina Arbore (John)
- Linda Hadley
- Judy and Bill Schatz
- Ryan Vick
- Quinn Jensen (Nancy & Brice AntonJensen’s son)
- Kris Yahn (Steve
In Memory of:
- Darla Clark (Jack)
- Jim Struve (Sandra)
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Have a Prayer Request? Click here or call the church office at 363-2058 to share your prayer request with our pastors. | |
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Live Streaming
St. Paul's now livestreams 9:00 am traditional worship and 12:30 pm African National worship on Facebook and YouTube.
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St. Paul’s UMC recognizes that God is the giver of the gift of life itself. Through our tithes and offerings, we demonstrate in a tangible way our love for God and our neighbors. | | | | |
