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St. Paul’s August 8/9 Worship Service

For the next three Sundays we study Jesus as the Bread of Life from John 6...

Weekend at St. Paul’s, August 1, 2021

This weekend, the Lord reminds us that he not only takes care of our needs, he provides enough for us to be generous toward others as well. Our sermon is based on John 6:1-15.

Summer Splash Pics!

Check out some of these pics from our Splash Event! Click the file button (bottom middle of this post) to check out some of the pics.

Weekend at St. Paul’s, July 25, 2021

The LORD has provided shepherds for his people for thousands of years. This weekend, the LORD reminds us that we all still need a Shepherd. Our sermon is from Mark 6.

July Church Newsletter

July 18/19 Worship Services

If you are going to do a quality job, you need to meet the standards. To serve God and his people...

Weekend at St. Paul’s, July 11, 2021

Does it ever seem as though Christianity is becoming less and less popular? Today, the LORD teaches us to speak his Word even in rejection. Our sermon is based on Ezekiel 2 and 3.

Weekend at St. Paul’s, July 4, 2021

The Lord teaches us this weekend that we can trust him for forgiveness and hope and life, even in the face of death. Our sermon is from 2 Samuel 12:12-25.

Summer Splash Event

Join us July 24th, 2021 from 10:00 am until Noon!

St. Paul’s Worship June 27 & 28

Trust is a tricky thing. We've been let down too many times...

2021.6 June Church Newsletter

St. Paul’s Worship Service June 20 & 21

On this Father's day weekend, we see the importance of what our Heavenly Father did in providing us the Bible.

St. Paul’s Worship Service, June 13, 2021

The devil is a murderer who leads the world astray. Today Jesus reveals his power to set us free to live as his brothers and sisters. Our sermon is based on Mark 3:20-35.

St. Paul’s Worship Service, June 6-7, 2021

God wants what is good for us and works through the law to benefit us. Our sermon is on 1 Samuel 21:1-6.

St. Paul’s Worship May 30/31

Trinity Sunday follows right on the heels of Pentecost. Why? The Holy Spirit reveals...

St. Paul’s Worship May 23/24

50 days after Jesus rose from the dead he carried out another promise...

2021.5 May Church Newsletter

St. Paul’s Worship Service, May 16, 2021

Jesus prays for our protection. Our sermon for this weekend is from 1 John 4. Perfect love protects us from fear.

St. Paul’s Ascension Service, May 13, 2021

Ascension is an event that happened in history. It took place 40 days after Jesus' resurrection from the dead...

PK & K End-of-Year Program

The Preschool and Kindergarten had so much fun at our End-of-Year program and we want to share it with you! This program was live-streamed May 7th, 2021, But you can watch it over and over again!

St. Paul’s Worship Service, May 9, 2021

As we continue the Easter season, we hear about a major focus of our new life in Jesus: love. Love like Jesus. Our sermon is from 1 John 4:1-12.

St. Paul’s Examination Service, May 1, 2021

On Saturday, our 12 youth confirmands will be examined in order to see that they have learned the truths of God's Word as outlined in Martin Luther's Small Catechism.

May 2/3 Confirmation Weekend Worship

Today we praise the Lord for shaping us for service.

St. Paul’s Worship Service, April 25, 2021

On this Good Shepherd Sunday, we will hear about God's great love for us as his children in 1 John 3:1-2.

2021.4 April Church Newsletter

St. Paul’s Worship Services April 18-19

Easter continues and it's teachings grow in us through sermons from 1 John.

St. Paul’s Worship Service, April 11, 2021

The Spirit still gives us confidence that Jesus is the Christ and that we share in his Easter victory. Our sermon is from 1 John 5:1-6.

St. Paul’s Easter Sunday - April 4

Christ has risen! He has risen indeed, alleluia!

St. Paul’s Good Friday Worship

Our Savior hung on the cross in our darkness so that we will live with God in his light forever. Our Good Friday sermon will highlight God's hand at the cross from Mark 15:33-39.

2021 Car Show and Registration Link

St. Paul's yearly car show is happening this summer on August 14! We have added car, truck...

St. Paul’s Maundy Thursday Worship

The term Maundy is a little slippery. Some think it refers to baskets women carried. Others think it is a form of the Latin referring to the 'new command' Jesus gave.

St. Paul’s Worship Service, March 28, 2021

Palm Sunday is a day to rejoice in the salvation Jesus brings and praise him with hosannas. We hear God's Word from Mark 11:1-10.

St. Paul’s Worship Service, March 24, 2021

This Wednesday, God speaks to us from Luke 18:9-14 about hands of repentance.

St. Paul’s Worship March 21-22

The gospel for today takes us to holy week. As Jesus anticipates...

St. Paul’s Worship Service, March 17, 2021

This Wednesday, God speaks to us from John 13:21-30 about Judas’ hands of betrayal.

2021.3 March Chruch Newsletter

St. Paul’s Worship Service March 14-15, 2021

Our sermon from Ephesians 2 reminds us how great God's salvation is.

2021 Car Show Info and Registration

The 2021 Car Show is going to be a tremendous event! We have new car, truck, and motorcycle classes this year!

St. Paul’s Worship Service, March 10, 2021

This week, God speaks to us from Matthew 27:27-31 about the soldiers' hands of brutality.

Capital Campaign Initial Result

After two months of cottage meetings, sermon series, Bible studies, and more, God's people have responded...

St. Paul’s Worship March 7/8

In Exodus 20 God laid down the law. He gave what...

St. Paul’s Worship Service, March 3, 2021

This Wednesday, God speaks to us from John 18:4-11 about Peter's hands of misguided zeal.

St. Paul’s Worship Service February 28-March 1, 2021

Our sermon will bring us guidance from Exodus 35-36. Lord, grow us forward in giving!

St. Paul’s Worship Service February 24, 2021

This Wednesday, God speaks to us from Mark 14:55-65 about the high priest, Caiaphas, and hands of hypocrisy.

St. Paul’s Worship Service February 21, 2021

We are preaching through an 8 week sermon series on Growing Forward. Today is week 7 already!

2021 St. Paul’s Ash Wednesday Service

Our Ash Wednesday service begins our Lenten Series looking at the 'hands' that ...

2021.2 February Church Newsletter

Campaign Update with Corey Schroeder

Capital Campaign Chairman Corey Schroeder gives an update on the progress and future path of the campaign.

February 14&15 Worship Services

The sermon today is based on 2 Corinthians 4. God presents us with a bright and glorious light that we want to keep looking at more and more.

Gym/Play Area Discussion with Mr. Marohn

In this video for the capital campaign, Mr. Marohn addresses the lead up to the idea of the expansion project including the play area.

February 7&8 Worship Services

Today is the 5th Sunday in our 8 week Growing Forward Sermon Series. The sermons is a text from 1 Cor. 9...

Entryway Discussion with Luther

This video was designed for the capital campaign. Last week Mrs. Ann Marohn highlighted the classrooms. This video highlights the entryway.

January 31/February 1 Worship Services

This Sunday we continue in our Growing Forward Series. What are the big pitfalls to the people in a congregation?

Classroom Design with Ann Marohn

One of the features of the building project is to have several early childhood classrooms...

St. Paul’s Worship January 24 & 25

In the third of our _Growing Forward_ Capital Campaign sermons we see that God grows a congregation to have a mind and heart for world missions. Churches desire to seek the lost beyond their communities.

2021.1 January Church Newsletter

St. Paul’s Worship Jan. 17/18

This weekend, we continue our Capital Campaign series, asking God to help us Grow Forward: growing in his Word. We will hear from 2 Thessalonians 2.

Capital Campaign Email: January 7

Check out the latest with the campaign by clicking the link!

St. Paul’s Worship January 10/11

Today we begin our _Growing Forward_ Capital Campaign sermon series. Our capital campaign is designed around the text we use today:

St. Paul’s and Roxy Coward

Meet Roxy Coward! At an event in the neighborhood talking about eggs, she met our member Audrey...

St. Paul’s Jan. 3-4 Worship Service

This weekend we celebrate the festival of Epiphany. Our sermon from Matthew 2 highlights the miracle of God leading us to come and worship.

Brittany and Jaxon Story

Brittany joined our congregation after taking the Bible information class in 2020. She tells how she came to our congregation, school, and why she stayed!

St. Paul’s Dec. 27-28 Worship Service

Like Simeon, Christians wait to set our eyes on our Lord Jesus and see him face to face. Waiting in faith means Satan's constant temptations to turn to other gods try to lure us away. In our first lesson, God invites us to meet with him to discuss why his salvation is set apart and a perfect fit for all people.

St. Paul’s Christmas Day Worship

Our sermon today from Isaiah 52 focuses on how beautiful this Christmas is. We have good news to listen to, great joy to laud the LORD, and God's salvation to look at.

Greetings from Capital Campaign

Eric Eickhoff, a member of the Capital Campaign committee, gives a brief overview of what to expect in the days and weeks ahead with the campaign.

Worship Service Live Stream and Video

Worship this weekend is a special service. The children of our church, Sunday School and Lutheran Elementary School come together for bringing you the Christmas story. This year they have been recorded and spliced together to present to you God's word. The rest of the service is presented live to you.

December Newsletter

Here is our church newsletter for December. Interested in receiving one every month? Contact the office today!

2020.12 December Church Newsletter

St. Paul’s December 13-14 Worship Service

Our sermon from 1 Thessalonians 5 encourages us to rejoice as God works in us to be blameless at Jesus' coming.

The Lutheran Ceili Orchestra

On Friday, December 18, 2020 from 6:30 PM – 8 PM come and enjoy a night of relaxing Irish Christmas music with The Lutheran Ceili Orchestra! Free and Open to Public!

St. Paul’s December 6-7 Worship Service

This Sunday is MLHS Sunday. We host the Lancer Singers from Manitowoc Lutheran High School. School President Kock brings us "Voice Lessons" from Isaiah 40.

St. Paul’s November 29-30 Worship Service

This weekend is the beginning of a new Church Year, the season of Advent. Today, our sermon is from Genesis 6 about a Severe Weather Watch.

St. Paul’s November 25/26 Thanksgiving Service

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. Today, our sermon is based on Philippians 4, where Paul shares the thanksgiving secret he learned in Christ.

November Church Newsletter

Here is our church newsletter for November. Interested in receiving one every month? Contact the office today!

St. Paul’s November 22/23 Worship Service

This weekend is Christ the King Sunday! It is the final exclamation mark on our church year before we enter into Advent.

St. Paul’s November 15/16 Worship Service

On Sunday, November 15, we will view scenes of the final victory Jesus has planned for all who trust in him.

Pre-School Addition Open Forum

St. Paul's Long Range Planning Committee was directed to research options to expand. The following presentation shows the results of our study and the expansion option through Abacus Architects.

St. Paul’s November 8/9 Worship Service

On Sunday, November 8, we jump to the final day this earth has. We call it, The Last Judgment. It's the day Jesus stands on the earth to judge. He is the authority. What he says goes. All human life will answer to him. Are you ready to face him?

2020 Living Nativty

The Living Nativity is cancelled due to COVID conditions in our area. We seek the health of both our volunteers and guests. We hope to renew the Living Nativity for 2021!

Myron Loose Funeral Service

The funeral service for Myron Loose is on November 14 at...

St. Paul’s Nov 1 Worship Service

On Sunday, November 1, we celebrate the Lutheran Reformation and our God, who gives Faith to Face Lions in our sermon based on Daniel 6.

St. Paul’s Oct 25 Worship Service

On Sunday, October 25, God teaches us to love him and our neighbor. In the sermon from Genesis 4, God shows his own love. He practices perfect love towards neighbor - and his love leaves a mark.

St. Paul’s Oct 18 Worship Service

On Sunday, October 18, God's Word lifts us up to honor and obey our governing authorities, applying the lesson of Daniel from Daniel 1.

October 2020 Newsletter

Here is our monthly church Newsletter. Interested in receiving one every month? Contact the office today!

St. Paul’s October 11 Worship Service

On Sunday, October 11, we will give thanks for God's Great Gospel Invitation. It is backed by his power and it brings his righteousness.

St. Paul’s October 4 Worship Service

On Sunday, October 4, we will hear the song of the vineyard from Isaiah 5. Our LORD's love for us is unsurpassed!

St. Paul’s September 27 Worship Service

On Sunday, September 27, we get to ask God our questions, all of them. As the Pharisees do that in the lesson, we also get to see where our heart really is, and who our authority really is.

MLHS Fall Showcase

"God's blessings from your high school! MLHS Fall Showcase is fast approaching (Sunday, Oct 18th 2020 @ 2pm), and we invite your congregation to again be involved in making it such a wonderful event! Things will look a little different this year with all that is going on in the world, but we plan to do our best in mkaing the event a success! The Fall Concert and silent aution will all be online this year, and baskets can be viewed starting October 14th already! " Click on the link for more information!

St. Paul’s September 20, 2020 Worship Service

On Sunday, September 20, we will hear about God's Great Generosity. God gives us what we didn't deserve -- that's grace.

September 2020 Newsletter

Here is our monthly church Newsletter. Interested in receiving one every month? Contact the office today!

Living Nativity

Come to St. Paul's Living Nativity and enjoy the retelling of the birth of Jesus Christ. Enjoy a 20 minute outdoor presentation.

St. Paul’s September 6, 2020 Worship Service

Sunday September 6 the worship focus is really about love. Out of love for Christ and his word we want to restore a wandering person to the Lord Jesus. To do that means to value someone the way Jesus does, and not anything less. For a Christian to maintain that kind of love in our lives means to hold to the word of God in truth and to practice it in truth.

St. Paul’s August 30th

St. Paul’s - Aug. 23rd

Pastor Muller provides this weeks message based on Matthew 16. Our solid confession - bestowed by the Father - building the Church - breaking through the Gates

St. Paul’s - Aug 16th

Pastor Bode gives us this weeks message from Isaiah 56. We are all Foreigners in Gods House (Service - Saved - Speaking)

Sunday School Plan & Participation

"The LORD Delivers" is the theme for our Sunday School this year. This post contains a link to our plan and to register your children.

St. Paul’s - Aug. 9th

Aug 2nd - St. Paul’s

Pastor Mueller gives us this weeks lesson from Romans 8. - God's Got This - Step by step - Day by day

July 26th - St. Paul’s

Pastor Bode provides us this weeks message using lessons learned from King Solomon. Ask the LORD for Wisdom (Mercy - Humility - Generosity)

St. Pauls - July 19th

Pastor Bode give this weeks sermon. The Harvest is Near : Sickle - Squash - Secure

July 5th 2020 - St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran, Howards Grove, WI

School Reopening Newsletter

St. Paul’s Lutheran School has every intention of returning to in-school classroom instruction for 2020-2021 while placing a top priority on maintaining the health of students.

St. Paul’s – June 28

Pastor Mueller's sermon this week talks about God's message about sending workers who can't be toppled. *Proclaim the cause *Hang on to history *Put God on the pedestal

St. Pauls - June 21st

June 21-22 Worship Plan and Signups

In our ongoing effort to maintain distancing at worship, we are asking you to sign up for worship again for June 21-22.

St. Paul’s - June 14th, 2020

Jesus reminds us of the Great Commission he has given his Church, how he makes it all possible, and how we can be part of it.

June 14-15 Worship Plan and Sign-up

Here is more information on our worship plan for June 14-15 as well as links to sign up for services.

St. Paul’s - June 7th

After months of waiting and being separated, we are finally able to begin worshiping our Lord together again! Worship actually never stopped. We listened to the Word and sang and prayed in smaller gatherings from home. People were baptized and communion was received. Yet we are so grateful to be together at our church again. We realize that many of us who long to be in God’s house are unable or uncomfortable yet due to the pandemic. We will still rejoice together in our Lord, who is with us wherever we are. And we wait in hope for the time when we will all be together again.

Thank you Stefani!

Thank you, Stefani, for your faithful service to our congregation!

St. Paul’s - May 31st

Pastor Mueller teaches us how Jesus is the only necessary living water we will ever need on this Pentecost Sunday. On Pentecost, the Holy Spirit floods lives with grace and gifts to glorify Jesus!

Plan for Resuming Worship June 7

We look forward with joy to returning to worship together with all God’s people!

St. Paul’s - May 24th

The heavens declare the glory of God...but they don't give it. When Jesus comes, he gives it to his faithful people who have stayed true to his name. That's not easy in a world that persecutes Christ and his people. Pastor Mueller speaks to this from 1 Peter 4.

Resuming Public Worship

Due to plans we had through the end of May, and to ensure that we have volunteers in place for service support, we are targeting June 7 to resume public worship.

St. Paul’s Ascension Service

The Ascension of our Lord is a blessing to God's people. Now at God's right hand, Jesus is the highest power at work for us, His church.

St. Paul’s - May 17th

Pastor Bode continues our sermon series on 1 Peter. He tells us how Jesus announced his victory in hell, gave us a good conscience in our baptisms and leads us to share our hope with others.

St. Paul’s, May 10 Worship Service

From 1 Peter 2, our faith is built on a Living Stone Jesus Christ. He is our exclusive Savior who gives all inclusive blessings in his name! There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved Peter preached in Acts!

May 3rd 2020 - Examination Sunday

We celebrate our Good Shepherd's work in the hearts of our Confirmands as they review the 10 Commandments, the Keys, and Communion. May he hold them close always.

Confirmation Parents saying Psalm 23

The confirmation parents individually recorded themselves saying Psalm 23. They did it because this Sunday is Good Shepherd Sunday

Easter Greetings!

Easter Greetings to all God's people! May the Lord richly bless you in Christ's resurrection!

Easter Worship Service

Pastor Bode brings us a message of God's Easter shock waves from Matthew 28. Christ is risen indeed!

Good Friday - 7 Words Worship Service

The Sheboygan River Circuit Pastors join together in this area Good Friday worship service recorded at St. Paul's. The service studies the final 7 words (or 7 spoken things) Jesus said while on the cross before he died. The Pastors are: Rev. Olsen, Rev. Voigt, Rev. Naumann, Rev. Wall, and Rev. Mueller.

Confirmtion

On the first weekend in May, 10 young people will be confirmed. "Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life" -- Revelation 2:10

Leadership Video

Rev. David Rosenau is a WELS pastor from Florida. He does an incredible job of taking God's people back to the Word for strength and leadership. You will be blessed to hear and grow in faith through this one hour presentation.

Christmas at St. Paul’s Video

Watch here the one hour Christmas at St. Paul's service! On December 15 the Children of our congregation and our adult choir presented the Scriptures in recitation and song in a special service to a packed gymnasium. God truly has blessed us in the gift of his Son Jesus! Merry Christmas!

Celtic Christmas Concert

When: Tuesday, December 17 @ 7:00 p.m. Why: Take some time away from the hustle and bustle of the season to relax and refocus on the wondrous gift of our Savior Jesus. Enjoy the songs and carols of Christmas, played by The Lutheran Ceili Orchestra on traditional Irish instruments!

Christmas at St. Paul’s

On Sunday, December 15th at 9:00 am, join us for a multi-generational Christmas Concert declaring the “Good News for All People”.

Youth Group

In November our teens served in the community by spending time with Harvest Home residents.

Soon and Very Soon

A men's choir will sing "Soon and Very Soon" this Sunday for Christ the King. Take a listen! Words & Music: Andrae Crouch, © 1971 Bud John Songs, Inc. Reprinted with permission under CCLI LICENSE #CSPL155743. All rights reserved.

Because He Lives

This Sunday Nathan Meitner will sing about the Christian's comfort found in the certainty of Christ's resurrection. Take a listen!

St. Paul’s - Oct. 2019

October is Pastor appreciation month, and Pastor Mueller tells us how to show ultimate appreciation for him and Pastor Bode..... put them in debt. Join us for this episode to understand the true meaning behind that sentence, and how it applies to our Christian lives.

2019 Choir Concert

The 2019 Choir Concert at St. Paul's is quickly approaching. The service is May 19, in both Sunday morning services. It is one of the many highlights to hear and join to worship the Lord! For further information, please contact our church offices.

Easter Service