St. Paul Lutheran Church

Social Ministry Committee Thanks St. Paul for Participating in Baskets of Promise and Clothing Drive

Admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:17:40 +0000

Thanks.. from the Social Ministry Committee The Social Ministry Committee would like to thank everyone who gave school supplies or money to our Eater “School Kit” project. We donated 50 kits to the Lutheran World Relief. The support of our St. Paul family is very much appreciated. WE can always depend on you to make our projects a success. God bless you! Thanks also for the bags of clothing and other items that were donated for the people of the Low Country. Many families will be helped by your donations.

WELCA cell phone and box top collection drives

Admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:14:54 +0000

WELCA is now collecting BOX TOPS for Education and Campbell ’s Soup labels to be donated to the local schools. There will be an envelope on the bulletin board for you to drop them in.

WELCA will be collecting any cell phones you are ready to donate to SISTERCARE in Columbia . SISTERCARE is the domestic violence shelter that serves Newberry County victims of domestic violence. They are able to take old cell phones, refurbish them (removing all your personal data), and give them to victims to use in case of an emergency call to 911 only.

Relay for Life results

Admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:13:18 +0000

Thanks everyone for another successful year raising money to fight cancer through Relay for Life. St. Paul raised $3,014.75 this year through luminaries, business signs, t-shirt sales, and corn dog sales.

Pack the Pews Sunday

Admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:12:24 +0000

Join us at St. Paul for “Pack the Pew” Sunday.

We want to have every pew filled!

May 20^th
Members & Friends of St. Paul, we invite and encourage you to attend our worship service on May 20^th. We want a special effort for every member, for past members, and our friends to join us in wishing Pastor Nichols a Happy Birthday! No present would mean more to him than to have the church “filled to the brim”. We want no seat left! Bring your family and friends to help make this a special birthday and one he won’t forget!

Let’s Pack the Pews!

Time Change for Summer Worship and Summer Sunday School

Admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:10:24 +0000

Summer Worship Hours

Sunday School 9:30

Worship 10:30

Beginning June 10th through September 2nd (Labor Day Weekend) we will begin Sunday School at 9:30. Worship will be at 10:30.

Contemporary Worship service being planned at St. Paul

Admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:08:49 +0000

The Evangelism and Worship and Music Committees, along with the Church Council are excited to announce St. Paul will begin a Contemporary Service in October of this year! The details will come soon as we are forming the planning committee!

Our Traditional Service will remain the same making the Contemporary Service the first service with Sunday School in between. If you have any ideas to share or questions, please see one of the Evangelism Committee Members.

Vacation Bible School June 3-8th

Admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:05:21 +0000

Our Vacation Bible School theme this year is “Come to the Island.” This summer we are joining with St. John’s and Pomaria Lutheran Churches to host Vacation Bible School for the Pomaria area. VBS will be June 3–8 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Three will be groups for all ages including: children ages 1 and up, middle school and high school students and there will be classes for adults. Come hungry, because supper is served at 6:00. There will be music, games, crafts, Bible study and more… something for everyone. So please come out to our Vacation Bible School and bring a friend if you can.

Operation Inasmuch

Admin — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 03:50:16 +0000

Thanks to all who participated in OPERATION INASMUCH on Saturday, April 21. St. Paul members will join Lutherans throughout South Carolina to do service projects in the area and share God’s love in the community.

inasmuch brochure

St. Paul Relay for Life Team

Admin — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:38:22 +0000

Once again we are having a Relay for Life Team this year at St. Paul. Please stay tuned for more information.

Admin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:16:41 +0000

The Golden Agers’ Christmas Dinner will be held December 11th following the worship service. All Golden Agers are invited to stay and to bring a guest with them to the delicious meal.

LCY Christmas Caroling

Admin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:14:34 +0000

Our LCY will be Christmas Caroling to the Golden Agers on December 16th and 17th. The December newsletter lists approximate times they will be coming to sing and bring Christmas treats to Golden Agers’ homes.

Christmas Cantata

Admin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:12:15 +0000

During the 11:00 worship hour on Sunday, December 11th, the St. Paul’s choir will present its Christmas Cantata. The choir has been working hard on this beautiful selection of music, so please plan to be present as we glory in the birth of Christ our Lord and Savior.

Heartland Conference School of Religion

Admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:59:15 +0000

On Tuesday evenings in January Grace Lutheran Church is hosting the 18th Annual Heartland Conference Lay School of Religion. Sponsored by the Heartland Conference Lutheran Churches, it meets from 7:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Prosperity. Cost is $10 for the four nights. Youth are admitted free. Registration forms can be found in the church secretary’s box. Classes will be held January 3, 10, 17, and 24th.

This year’s topic is:

The Word of the Lord

A.Last Supper/Lord’s Supper (Rev. Dr. Sigel)

B. Those How have Ears to Hear: Preaching as Ministry of the Whole Congregation ( Rev. Dr. Shauna K. Hannan)

C. Comparative Religions (Dr. Mike Beggs)

D. Social Security Update (Jim Caulder)

E. Youth Bible Study (Mrs. Stephanie Stoudemayer)

Please plan to take advantage of these learning opportunities and enjoy fellowship and food with your friends.

Poinsettias

Admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:12:23 +0000

For the beauty of our church at Christmas we are ordering poinsettias at the cost of $6 per plant. Information and money must be given to Carolyn Richardson no later than Sunday, November 27th, 2011. Make checks payable to St. Paul WELCA. For those who would prefer to give a memorial to the building fund instead, any amount may be given. Make checks payable to St. Paul Lutheran Church Building Fund and give information and money to Carolyn Richardson no later than Sunday, December 11, 2011. The information will be published in the bulletin at Christmas.

Anniversary Slide Show

Admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:08:57 +0000

The Anniversary Committee will do a slide show presentation during worship on Sunday, December 4th to conclude our 250th Anniversary Celebration.

Thanksgiving food drive

Admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:06:13 +0000

Please bring all bags of food for the Food Bank to St. Paul at the Thanksgiving service or by Sunday, November 27th. Place your bag of food up front in the Thanksgiving display. Thank you and may the Lord bless you this Thanksgiving season.

Thanksgiving Service

Admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:03:33 +0000

On Wednesday, November 23rd at 7:30 we are holding a Thanksgiving service at St. Paul. Please come worship with us as we thank God for our many blessings.

Angel Tree

Admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:01:40 +0000

We will be supporting foster children in Newberry County by adopting them for Christmas. An Angel Tree will be in the Cry Room with some of these children’s names on it. A list of items will be with each name. Place unwrapped gifts in a large bag and secure the assigned application number on the bag. Please place these gifts in the Adult Bible Class by December 4th, 2011. Contact Carolyn Richardson if you have questions.

Flower calendar

Admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:59:06 +0000

The Flower Calendar for 2012 is posted outside the Adult Bible Class Room. Please sign up by December 11th for the Sunday you would prefer to put flowers in church.

Children’s Christmas Program

Admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:57:23 +0000

The Children’s Christmas Program will be Sunday, December 11th at 6:00 p.m. Sign up sheets are posted on both bulletin boards. Practices will be Sunday, November 27th and Sunday, December 4th at 6:00 p.m. We look forward to a simple program this year with many children participating.

Church Pictoral Directory

Admin — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:29:38 +0000

A church pictoral directory is being planned. Olan Mills will be photographing the directory on Thursday, October 6th from 2:00 pm to 9:30pm; Friday, October 7th from 2:00 pm until 9:30 pm; Saturday, October 8th from 9:30 am until 5:30 pm; and Tuesday, November 1st from 2:00 pm until 9:30 pm. Each family photographed will receive one complimentary 8 x 10 custom portrait. We hope everyone will make an appointment to be photographed for our 250th Anniversary Directory. Appointments will be made at the church and by phone starting September 11th. Call Carolyn Richardson for more information (276.2947).

Sunday School kickoff

Admin — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:20:48 +0000

The 2011 Sunday School kickoff will be Sunday, September 25th at 5:00 pm. Come join us for pizza and a movie night as we watch Soul Surfer.

Homecoming

Admin — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:19:42 +0000

Homecoming at St. Paul will be October 9th. As part of our continuing celebration of St Paul’s 250th Anniversary, our guest pastor this year will be the Reverend Dr. Hermon Yoos, Bishop of the SC Synod. We hope everyone will plan to attend this celebration.

10 Commandments Bible Study

Admin — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:17:56 +0000

Pastor Nichols will be offering a Bible Study on the Ten Commandments on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm beginning Tuesday, September 20th. If interested, just show up with your Bible as we look at the meaning of these commandments for our lives.

Red Cross Blood Drive Oct. 4th

Admin — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:16:35 +0000

A Red Cross Blood Drive is planned for Tuesday, October 4th from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Please make plans to donate and give the gift of life. A sign up sheet is posted in the Narthex and outside the Adult Bible Class.

BBQ Lunch, Old Time Sunday on July 24th

Admin — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 23:53:32 +0000

St. Paul is hosting Old Time Sunday on July 24th and following the service there will be a BBQ meal. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for children. Hash is $6.50/qt. and take out plates are $7. The buffet menu includes chicken, rice, Carold Wicker’s and Debbie Werts’ hash, homemade cole slaw, bread, pickles, tea, and dessert. Church members can contact Carold and Judy Wicker or Paul and Debbie Werts 364.9345 for tickets. Any money made from the BBQ sale will go to publishing the St. Paul 250th Anniversary book, maintenance of our cemetery, and the completion of our picnic shelter/playground area.

Lutheran Men Father’s Day observance

Admin — Mon, 16 May 2011 14:17:37 +0000

Sunday, June 19th, is Father’s Day. St. Paul Lutheran Men in Mission once again is accepting free will donations from people wishing to have recognition of fathers placed in a bulletin insert that Sunday. Donations will be used to support mission congregations in our synod. The Deadline for submitting the form that was in the May newsletter is June 13th.

Vacation Bible School

Admin — Mon, 16 May 2011 14:12:32 +0000

St. Paul Vacation Bible School is Sunday, June 19th – Thursday, June 23rd. We hope you can come share VBS with us and bring a friend. There is something available for all ages.

Holy Week Services

Admin — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:01:36 +0000

Please join us this Thursday at 7:30 p.m. for Maundy Thursday worship with Holy Communion. The homily will be on the final words of Christ from the cross, “Father, into your hands I commit my Spirit.”

On Friday, April 22nd we invite you to join us for our Good Friday Service of Tenebrae at 7:30 p.m. Please plan to be present at these worship services during the most sacred week of the church year.

Our Easter sunrise service will be at 7:00 a.m. and be followed by breakfast served by our Lutheran Men in Mission. Sunday school will follow at 9;45 a.m. and regular worship will be held at 11:00 a.m.

Clothing Drive for people in the low country of South Carolina

Admin — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:47:15 +0000

The Social Ministry Committee is sponsoring a clothing drive for good, used, clean clothing. They can also use linens. Items should be brought to the basement of the education building between April 25th and May 8th. The items will be taken to Redeemer Lutheran Church in Columbia to be distributed to the needy in the low country of South Carolina.