SPL Worship | “A Real Christmas” | 12.15.24
Dec 13th, 2024 |
We all need a real Christmas…one that results in great joy. Happiness comes from your circumstances. Joyfulness comes from Christ assuring you of his abiding love and your glorious future.
SPL Worship | “A Real Christmas” | December 8, 2024
Dec 6th, 2024 |
A Real Christmas: rooted in repentance. At this busy time of year, the call to repent is not a demand to do more. It is a gracious invitation to set down our work and look to Christ’s work. Our sermon comes from Philippians 1.
SPL Worship | “A Real Christmas” | 12.01.24
Nov 29th, 2024 |
Why did the Son of God come into our world and take on human flesh? So that he might die as the sacrifice for our sins. Advent marks the start of a new Church Year. A real Christmas requires remembering why Christ came.
SPL Worship | “Live Like You’ll Live Forever” | November 27-28, 2024
Nov 26th, 2024 |
Though Thanksgiving is not a festival of the church calendar, Christians for generations have found it appropriate to gather for worship this week to give thanks to the LORD: our Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier. Our sermon today comes from Philippians 4.
SPL Worship | “Live Like You’ll Live Forever” | 11.24.24
Nov 22nd, 2024 |
As the Church Year comes to a close, Jesus promises that he will come again “in clouds with great power and glory” to give us the prize. Let us be ready. Let us keep watch. Let us live with our eyes on the skies.
SPL Worship “Live Like You’ll Live Forever” | 11.17.24
Nov 16th, 2024 |
Perhaps you've had the uncomfortable feeling that others are looking for something to criticize about you. There is only one person whose opinion ultimately matters—the Judge. Because of Jesus' judgment, Judgment day is something Christians can joyfully anticipate. Our sermon today comes from Daniel 12.
SPL Worship | “Live Like You’ll Live Forever” 11.10.24
Nov 8th, 2024 |
The same God who has given us an infinite amount of time in his Son has all the resources in the world at his disposal to provide for us. May we gladly offer everything to the Lord! Our sermon today is from 1 Kings 17.
SPL Worship | “Live Like You’ll Live Forever” | 11.03.24
Nov 1st, 2024 |
In the life that is to come isn’t just going to be better…it’ll be perfect. Today, we ask God to preserve us in our faith so that we might one day join the saints in that place where life is far more than better.
SPL Worship | “Live Like You’ll Live Forever” | 10.27.24
Oct 25th, 2024 |
Why not keep our faith private? Answer: because we are going to live forever. Since we know we are going to live forever in the perfection of heaven…we don’t worry if being a witness for Christ brings hardship or even death.
SPL Worship | The Need for Followership | 10.20.24
Oct 19th, 2024 |
Going through life blind to God is deadly. Today’s worship is about seeing ourselves and our complete dependence on God clearly. Then we go about each day by Spirit-worked faith looking to Jesus. Our sermon comes from Mark 10.
Wonderfully Made - November 9th
Oct 14th, 2024 |
Join us on November 9th from 10am-12pm for our next JAM session-Wonderfully Made! At this event we will have a Bible story, crafts and activities about the five senses, and snacks!
SPL Worship | “The Need for Followership” | 10.13.24
Oct 11th, 2024 |
In our natural pride…we fail to see our need. When we fail to see our need…we fail to see our Savior. There is nothing we can do to inherit eternal life. So God gives it as a gift.
SPL Worship | The Need for Followership | 10.6.24
Oct 4th, 2024 |
In our families, we need to love rightly, in a way that leads to blessings for those we claim to love. In Jesus we see perfect, self-sacrificial love: he loves us as we are, yet he also loved us too much to leave us as we are. Our sermon today is from Mark 10.
SPL Worship | “The Need for Followership” | September 22, 2024
Sep 20th, 2024 |
Humility and pride are polar opposites. The one who is proud demands to be served. The one who is humble is not content unless serving others. Jesus is our perfect substitute for forgiveness and our ultimate example for living. Our sermon comes from Mark 9.
Worship Services | “The Need for Followership” | 09.01/02.24
Aug 30th, 2024 |
"The Need for Followership" | In this worship series, we ask Christ to empower us with his Spirit so that we might better follow his lead.
St. Paul’s Worship Services August 25 & 26, 2024
Aug 24th, 2024 |
Jesus made it clear that no one can choose to believe in him or come to him. Yet he leads us to let all our choices as his followers bring us back to him. Where else would we go? “Stay with the Bread of Life.” Our sermon today comes from Hebrews 11.
St. Paul’s Worship Services August 18 & 19, 2024
Aug 17th, 2024 |
Today Jesus explains that we need God to work within us, so that we have the wisdom to see that this food gives life and the faith to find this bread most delicious. God has given us the Bread of Life. Our sermon comes from John 6.
Seeking Jesus Women’s Retreat
Aug 11th, 2024 |
Join us on Oct. 19th for Seeking Jesus Women’s Retreat from 8:30a.m -4:00 p.m. This full-day retreat includes an opening devotion, two keynote speakers, breakout sessions, beautiful music, fellowship and of course food. We hope you can join us for an enriching day, getting to know other women and growing in God’s Word together.
St. Paul’s Worship Services, August 4 & 5, 2024
Aug 2nd, 2024 |
Meaningful ministry is built on this powerfully pictured truth. Through it all...the Lord is there. Jesus removes his disciples’ fear by his comforting and powerful presence. Our sermon today comes from Mark 6.
St. Paul’s Worship Services, July 21 & 22, 2024
Jul 19th, 2024 |
Jesus' disciples needed rest after some exhausting days of ministry. Yet this was so much more than a vacation. It was quiet time alone with him to be truly refreshed in their soul. To us also today, “The Shepherd Offers Rest.” Our sermon comes from Jeremiah 23.
St. Paul’s Worship Services, July 14 & 15, 2024
Jul 12th, 2024 |
When our God calls us to do ministry…he also gives us authority. We are sharing God’s own authoritative Word. This is meaningful ministry as Jesus gives instructions for disciples. Our sermon today comes from Matthew 9-10.
St. Paul’s Worship Services, June 30 & July 1, 2024
Jun 28th, 2024 |
The Lord has made us managers of all that he has entrusted to us: our time, our skills, our finances. Today, we look to our gracious God to learn about “Stewardship that Surpasses Expectations”. Our sermon comes from 2 Corinthians 8.
St. Paul’s Worship Services June 23 & 24, 2024
Jun 21st, 2024 |
Each of us must face death. When a prominent leader's daughter died, Jesus told him not to be afraid; just believe. Since Jesus has power over death, we also can “Trust Jesus for Life.” Our sermon comes from Lamentations 3.
St. Paul’s Worship Services, June 9 & 10, 2024
Jun 7th, 2024 |
The devil can do his worst. But it is not enough. The Lord promised to crush his head. Jesus came to tie him up. In Jesus, the victory is ours. “Satan is Bound to Lose.” Our sermon today comes from Revelation 20.
St. Paul’s Worship Services, June 2 & 3, 2024
May 31st, 2024 |
When Jesus’ hungry disciples picked some grain on the Sabbath, the Pharisees accused them of unlawful working. Today, Jesus teaches the true meaning of the Sabbath and says to “Give Legalism a Rest”. Our sermon comes from Deuteronomy 5.
St. Paul’s Worship Services, May 19 & 20, 2024
May 18th, 2024 |
Like a powerful tidal wave, the Holy Spirit was poured out on Pentecost to saturate Jerusalem with the message of the Savior. Once again today, we have “The Holy Spirit Sent with Testimony”. Our sermon comes from Ezekiel 37.
St. Paul’s Worship Services, April 7 & 8, 2024
Apr 5th, 2024 |
No matter what fears have us feeling trapped, Jesus comes to us today and offers the message of forgiveness, proof of his presence, and the confidence of eternal life in him. “Our Risen Lord Calls Out Peace.” Today's sermon comes from John 20.
St. Paul’s Good Friday Service, March 29, 2024
Mar 29th, 2024 |
When Jesus died on Good Friday, he said "It is Finished!" And he meant it. Our sins are completely paid for. This is not just a good day. It is a great day. It doesn't get any better. Our sermon today comes from Hebrews 7.
St. Paul’s Worship Services, March 24 & 25
Mar 22nd, 2024 |
Many people are cheering for their favorite team this weekend. Today we join the people of Jerusalem to praise Jesus, who won the greatest upset victory, overturning death and the devil. “Hosanna to our King!” Our sermon comes from Mark 11.
St. Paul’s Worship Services, March 17 & 18, 2024
Mar 15th, 2024 |
Today Jesus asks for our prayers and encouragement for the next generation of pastors, teachers, staff ministers, and missionaries. There are billions people that need to hear the life-giving gospel. “Ask the Lord for Workers.” Our sermon today is from Matthew 9.
St. Paul’s Worship Services, March 10 & 11, 2024
Mar 9th, 2024 |
Apart from anything we do, God loved the world and saves us and promises us life. By the Holy Spirit, we simply fix the eyes of our heart on God’s promises in his Son: “Look to Jesus in Faith.” Our sermon today is from Ephesians 2.
St. Paul’s Worship Services, March 3 & 4, 2024
Mar 3rd, 2024 |
The Jews at Jesus' time thought they had worship all figured out. Yet a frenzy of activity was crowding out the fear of the LORD. Jesus went to work and whipped the foolishness out of them. Today, may Jesus drive us to his cross, and so lead us to “Worship with Wisdom.” Our sermon comes from 1 Corinthians 1.
St. Paul’s Worship Services, February 18 & 19, 2024
Feb 16th, 2024 |
In the beginning, the devil’s temptations led to the fall into sin and death for all. He is at work tempting each of us already first thing every morning. Here on the first Sunday in Lent, we look at our Savior’s first task after his baptism: confronting the devil’s temptations. His victory is ours. Our sermon is based on Mark 1.
Ash Wednesday Worship Service, February 14, 2024
Feb 13th, 2024 |
Christians approach the season of Lent by fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of God. Our service theme: Now is the Time for Repentance.
St. Paul’s Worship February 4 & 5
Feb 4th, 2024 |
Greetings St. Paul's Family and Friends, This weekend we see the Lord meet us...even in the most challenging of places. He meets us in our suffering, our hurts, and our low places. In spite of our attitudes and egos, he speaks to us and lifts us up with encouragement and promise. Come fly and walk and run... by the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ God speaks to you! Pastor Mueller
St. Paul’s Worship January 21 & 22
Jan 19th, 2024 |
Greetings St. Paul's Family and Friends - Why does a pastor preach? Why does he want to minister? The obstacles are many. Sin abounds. Stubbornness is always present. Sometimes the tension gets thick. But Jesus sent out disciples. Paul wanted to share the word not because of force but because of love - God's love. _It's compelling_. God has an incredible message to share...how he has removed the thick air and the reason for stubbornness by paying for sin. He did that when he sent you a Savior named Jesus Christ. Come and worship him. Come and grow. And be reconciled to God. God bless you this weekend - Pastor Mueller
Stuck on Jesus - February 3rd
Jan 11th, 2024 |
Join us for some sticky fun at our next JAM session on February 3rd from 10am-12pm! At this event we will have a Bible story, crafts, themed snacks, and sticky STEM activities-magnets, slime, tape, sensory bins, and more!
St. Paul’s Epiphany Worship January 7 & 8
Jan 6th, 2024 |
A blessed Epiphany to all of you! We celebrate God's great revelation of Jesus Christ this weekend, and what a revelation it is. The heart of God is so big that in his planning he made sure to include _both_ Jew and Gentile in it. God did not limit salvation, but clearly makes it known that Jesus is for everyone. If you are reading this, it means you are included. If you can't read this, but someone shares this message with you, you are included. Forgiveness in Jesus is for you. That's why he came. So come and worship the Lord whose heart has no limitations. Come with your sin, your shame, yourself... and find God's great miracle of your sin price paid, your place under God's wrath filled, because you have a Savior named Jesus - and that's what God always planned for you to have. Pastor Mueller
St. Paul’s Worship Service Dec. 24 9am
Dec 23rd, 2023 |
Greetings everyone - This Sunday morning single service at 9:00 is our Advent 4 service... It's the final preparation for us to be ready for the Christ to come. We'll look at Paul's ending to the book of Romans and see the _last word_. God bless you this holiday weekend! Pastor Mueller
Christmas at St. Paul’s
Dec 4th, 2023 |
Join us at either 8 or 10:30 a.m. for a multi-generational service, incorporating our children, St. Paul's adult choir, small groups of singers, and many instrumentalists--all presenting the most amazing and beautiful piece of our world's history: the birth of our Savior, Jesus!
St. Paul’s Worship December 3rd & 4th
Dec 1st, 2023 |
Greetings St. Paul's Family and Friends, Today we enter into the season of Advent. Since Christ is going to come again, the thrust of the season is _preparation_. How do you prepare your heart (and life) for his coming? _You prioritize the means of grace over against our personal sin._ Through these, Christ comes to you, readies you, and reassures you of your holy standing in his presence - all by grace. May the Lord Jesus come quickly and save his _prepared_ people. Pastor Mueller
St. Paul’s Worship Services, November 26 & 27, 2023
Nov 25th, 2023 |
Every year leaders and candidates for office make promises. At the end of the Church Year, we celebrate the leader whose promises always hold true. He is “Christ the King.” Our sermon comes from Ezekiel 34.
JAM Falling for Jesus Recap
Nov 20th, 2023 |
We had a great turnout for our fall JAM session - Falling for Jesus! From crafts and sensory to STEM activities and snacks to a Bible story and fellowship it was a fun morning for all! Looking forward to our next event in February!
St. Paul’s Worship Nov. 19 & 20
Nov 17th, 2023 |
Greeting St. Paul's Family, One of the sayings I'd hear as a kid is, "Are you working hard, or hardly working." I'm thankful that was only said to my brothers... Our Savior has entrusted the gospel to us and lovingly looks for the same hard work from his servants. _Are we working hard?_ When Jesus returns he will specifically look for _faithfulness._ To those who are faithful to the gospel, what a commendation you will receive! Faithfulness in what he calls _a little_ will bring SO much! To those who prove otherwise, Jesus has something very different in mind... May we treasure our Lord, love his gospel, and faithfully show that in work - and look forward to _sharing his happiness!_ Pastor Mueller
St. Paul’s Worship Nov. 5 & 6
Nov 2nd, 2023 |
Greetings St. Paul's Family and Friends - The word comforts, and does it ever this weekend! We celebrate _Saints Triumphant!_ Look at the great cloud of witnesses who have run their race and now are in heaven! Consider the sins and struggles people of every time and generation have overcome with the strength of the gospel of Jesus Christ! Take to heart the truth of God's word and imagine them joyfully and exuberantly celebrating in heaven. And now consider by this same gospel you are a saint, an inheritor of all this, God's very own child. _And we shall be like him._ God strengthen us all as we wait in faith - Pastor Mueller
St. Paul’s Worship Services, October 29 & 30, 2023
Oct 28th, 2023 |
Today we celebrate the Reformation, a movement which directed people back to the Scriptures to realize that they were saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. “Stand Firm on Your Salvation.” The sermon is on Romans 3.
St. Paul’s Worship October 22 & 23
Oct 18th, 2023 |
Greetings St. Paul's Family, There's an edge within each of our lessons this weekend. It seems logical to the person who asked Jesus, "Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not," that there _must be_ a tension between the people of God and earthly government. And if there is a tension, we should throw away the government and just obey God...right?? Or if we press it further, someone might even think God was wrong to institute government!! Hardly so. Jesus removes the tension by teaching us to give to both government and God what we respectfully owe each. He removes the tension. In our lesson from Daniel we will apply that lesson and see how Daniel seeks to do just that - honor his Babylonian government and his Lord. God bless you this weekend in the risen Jesus Christ! Pastor Mueller
Falling for Jesus - November 4th
Oct 11th, 2023 |
Join us for some fall fun at our next JAM session on November 4th from 10am-12pm! At this event we will have a Bible story, crafts, themed snacks, and Fall STEM activities-ramps, leaves, stacking, pumpkins, and more!
St. Paul’s Worship Oct 8 & 9
Oct 5th, 2023 |
Greetings St. Paul's Family, The Bible has two main teachings: law and gospel. We need to hear both. The law warns us and exposes sin. The gospel frees us from it by proclaiming Christ's mercy to sinners. In a context of a vineyard, Jesus brings home both teachings. When sinners get lazy with God's grace, reject it, and show that in their lives with actions that harm and hurt, God threatens consequences. That's the law. He will take away what he's given and give it to others. Dear Christians, his grace has been given to you! That's the gospel. May we learn this lesson well! Having the gospel doesn't mean we are free to take it for granted like so many in the past have done. It can also be taken from us! May that never happen! May we treasure Jesus! May we love to hear about the forgiveness of sins! And may we without reservation live in the gospel and bear fruit by it. God bless your worship this weekend- Pastor Mueller
St. Paul’s Worship September 24 & 25
Sep 22nd, 2023 |
Good morning St. Paul's Family, Grace from God is a most incredible thing! It moves the heart and overwhelms the mind. It truly is a miraculous gift and always undeserved. But we make it a tricky thing. We can turn God's grace into a _gift for me but not for thee!_ Jesus teaches us otherwise. It's God's to give, not man's to manipulate. And when the gift remains a gift from God, _grace remains grace - the way it's supposed to be!_ God bless you this weekend - Pastor Mueller
St. Paul’s Worship Sept 10 & 11
Sep 9th, 2023 |
Greetings St. Paul's family on this beautiful weekend! One of my neighbors has a flashy brand new vehicle. When I see him drive off I wonder what it would be like to have the keys to such a vehicle (especially on a weekend like this!). There'd be power under the hood transferred to the tires with the slightest touch, wind in your hair, and beautiful scenery all around. The lessons for this Sunday reveal the keys God has given to you. For a brother or sister who is spiritually straying, the keys have power under the hood - power to convict and power to save. What an incredible miracle to use them and see God work repentance and renewed faith through them. What a most beautiful scene that is, when God's people are back with the Lord! Pastor Mueller
St. Paul’s Worship September 3 & 4
Sep 1st, 2023 |
Greetings St. Paul's Family, Jesus never promised being his disciple would be easy. He said the opposite. The student is not above his teacher. And if the world persecuted Jesus, what Christian today can rightly expect to have an easy life on this earth? Will you take up your cross and follow? Will you devour God's word and hold to it? Will you be a wall like Jeremiah and not let people sway you into wickedness? This world is groaning as in the pains of childbirth. It won't last. But those who stand with Jesus will, forever. Trust him and follow him, no matter the cost. God bless your holiday weekend! Pastor Mueller
OPEN HOUSE! September 17
Sep 1st, 2023 |
Come to our Open House! On September 17 from 3:00 - 5:00 pm St. Paul's is hosting an open house for our friends, neighbors, and community. Come and see the new addition we spent years planning and the past year building. There will be tours of the facilities, Garden Gym, and classrooms. Light snacks and refreshment, a ribbon cutting ceremony (near 3:00 pm), and so much to see! Please contact St. Paul's office for more information: 920.565.3780.
JAM Fall Event
Aug 29th, 2023 |
Come JAM with us! This November we will be "Falling for Jesus" and looking at God's Word in 1 Peter 1:23-25, "The grass withers and the flowers fall but the Word of the Lord endures forever". At this event we will have a Bible story, crafts, themed snacks, and Fall STEM activities-ramps, leaves, balloons, pumpkins, and more!
Mindful Moms Fall Schedule 2023
Aug 28th, 2023 |
Mindful Moms is a group designed to create connection opportunities for moms at St. Paul’s and the surrounding community. Come join us Wednesday mornings for Bible Study and/or a Music and Movement playdate.
St. Paul’s Worship Aug 20 & 21
Aug 17th, 2023 |
Greetings St. Paul's Family, If you are seeking justice for something, could you expect to find it? If you are looking for a church where 100% of the people practice what the Bible says, where would that be? If you are searching for a house where there is no such thing as an insider or an outsider, just members, where would you look? The world twists these concepts and turns people cynical. God promises them to you. You will find these answers in him - always. Come and worship him! Pastor Mueller
Welcome to the Garden Gym
Aug 17th, 2023 |
Welcome to the Garden Gym! The Garden Gym is a place for growth - and we want our early childhood children to have a place to go when the weather turns cold as well as to grow through play based learning. Colors, sounds, feel, and sight were all a part of the planning. There are a variety of structures and things to do for our 3K, 4K, K, classes. A track around the outside provides space for trikes and bikes and walkers. There is also an open space for group play, basketball, soccer, and so much more! Please check our Facebook page or our calendar for open times for play.
St. Paul’s Worship July 23 & 24
Jul 20th, 2023 |
Greetings St. Paul's Family - The three lessons this weekend tie so well together. They are a feast for the soul - and a timely one. Starting with Matthew, Jesus reveals God's plan regarding the wickedness in the world. He's going to wait to fully deal with it until the harvest (last day)! That means governments can't fix it and Christians need to be on the watch. That leads us to Isaiah. Living in and around sin day after day doesn't mean God isn't God. It means we need to trust him all the more in tough times. Our last lesson from Romans 1 brings to light the wickedness of the weeds. They try to cut God completely out of life. The day will come where God will cut them down. _Patience Christian!_ God bless you this weekend as you plan to praise the Creator not merely for all that you see with your eyes. Praise him for all he has done for your soul by bringing us to Christ and the joy of our forgiveness. Pastor Mueller
2023 Car Show Cancelled!
Jul 10th, 2023 |
Dear Car Show Lovers, We have hosted this wonderful event for 8 years! This year we need to pass for several reasons. We are finishing a major construction project at nearly the same time and are planning for the dedication. There will be a great deal of organizing and cleaning needed the first few weeks of August to prep everything. And we are also planning for an open house on September 16 to invite you to see the ministry we have expanded into. God willing this event returns the following year. God's blessings to you - Pastor Mueller
St. Paul’s Worship July 9 & 10
Jul 7th, 2023 |
Greetings St. Paul's Family - Last weekend Israel learned a hard lesson after pursing a golden calf. Imagine their shame and guilt in facing Moses. What would God do with them? How their wandering hearts yearned for peace with God and rest from their sin! Ours do too. This world doesn't offer that gift. God does. Jesus announces Matthew 11, "Come to me all you who are wearied and burdened (from sin) and I will give you rest." The Lord is your answer. He's always been; and he always will be. God bless your restful worship and weekend! Pastor Mueller
St. Paul’s Worship July 2 & 3
Jun 29th, 2023 |
Good morning St. Paul's family - This week the lessons would have us evaluate our hearts and where we stand with the Lord. It's easy to think at a moments notice, I'd rush to his side, I'd defend his honor, and I'd do what was right. It's easy to check whether that's true or not. Have a look at the ten commandments. Read a further explanation of them in Luther's catechism. Is your heart grounded in these? Is your life practicing them? Do you love other things more than these, more than God? God knows you have. That's why he presents to you the one who defended his honor and gives you yours. He forgives sinners their sins and leads sinners by grace to cut it from their lives. His name is Jesus. Come and grow in the heart he has for you. You know exactly where he stands. You know exactly where to find him. Come and worship! God's blessings, Pastor Mueller
St. Paul’s Worship June 18 & 19
Jun 16th, 2023 |
Happy Father's Day! I mean that both for our earthly fathers and our heavenly one. Today we get to see what a loving Father in heaven we have who shapes us, steers us, and does everything for us for our good. Hard to believe? Just look back at your steps and see how God has been doing it already. There's more to come as he prepares you for heaven. God bless your worship this weekend, Pastor Mueller
St. Paul’s Worship May 28 & 29
May 25th, 2023 |
Greetings St. Paul's Family, This weekend in worship we celebrate Pentecost. 50 days after Jesus' resurrection he again fulfilled his promise to send the Holy Spirit. And look at the flood of good that has done! People _trust_ the Lord! Christians are blessed to have a diversity of gifts that honor Christ and lastly seek to use these things for good. And the Holy Spirit did it to give glory to Jesus. May we too! God bless your worship this weekend, Pastor Mueller
St. Paul’s Worship May 21 & 22
May 19th, 2023 |
Greetings St. Paul's Family! This Sunday the season of Easter comes to a close, without closing the door on Easter. After all, the door to live with Christ is open because of Jesus' work. So Peter tells us to stay on that path by staying humble. What does humility have to do with our eternal future? That's what we discover this weekend. We also have graduation in the 10:30am service this Sunday. God's blessings to all of you - Pastor Mueller
St. Paul’s Worship May 7 & 8
May 6th, 2023 |
Greetings everyone - This Sunday is simple. It's Jesus. He's the way, the truth, and the life. There is no other name under heaven given to people. You of course are free to pursue another salvation. But you won't meet the Father and enjoy his home.
Easter 2023 at St. Paul’s
Apr 5th, 2023 |
Christ is risen...He is risen indeed! Alleluia! On this day in history Jesus did what no man could do, he defeated death when he rose to life. People love to pay to see someone skilled play music, or wow us on the athletic field, or an actor/actress display talent in a movie. There is no one else who can do what Jesus did. There is no one else who has the power Jesus displayed. There is no other Savior who can forgive, love, and save you. Come and hear that for yourself, and worship Jesus. God bless your worship of our glorious Triune God this Easter. Pastor Mueller
St. Paul’s Maundy Thursday Service
Apr 5th, 2023 |
Greetings to you on as we celebrate Holy Week 2023, Our Maundy Thursday service time is 6:30 pm. What is Maundy Thursday? Maundy is a term that either means _handbasket_ for the ones the women used to carry, or it comes from a Latin word meaning _command_. On this night Jesus gave his disciples the new command in his name to love one another as he loved them and served them. Our focus for this service is on the great way Jesus still serves us as he nourishes our faith and soul with the feast of the Lord's Supper. Come and worship! Blessings to you all - Pastor Mueller
St. Paul’s Worship March 26 & 27
Mar 23rd, 2023 |
Greetings St. Paul's Family - This weekend the Scriptures lead us into the might of Jesus to raise the dead. In the middle of Lent, we need to see the extent of his reach. It helps us to anticipate the mightiest of the miracles - Christ's own resurrection! God bless you as you _Rise Above It!_. Pastor Mueller
St. Paul’s Worship March 19 & 20
Mar 17th, 2023 |
Greetings St. Paul's family, The difference between the spiritually blind and the seeing is the miracle of faith. And what a miracle that is! Without faith it is impossible to please God! Without faith all we see and experience are worthless idols! Without faith we remain in darkness. So when God works the miracle of faith and opens our eyes to him, to his mercy, and to spiritual life, what a mighty miracle! This weekend we feed our faith with the word of God and praise the Lord for his mercy and might. Our guest preacher this weekend is Rev. Wayne Mueller. God's blessings, Pastor
Bible Information Class
Mar 11th, 2023 |
When it comes to religion, people have questions. For one, why the Bible? Who is Jesus? Is God loving or powerful, because it seems he can't be both? Why are there so many religions? And we're just getting started! These are fantastic questions and this class is the outlet for them. You will laugh! You might cry as you consider the depth of God's love for you. But you most certainly will grow through this course. It is one of the best ways to see what a church teaches and more importantly, to see what God says as we study the Bible together.
Staffing Updates
Mar 11th, 2023 |
Greetings Everyone, We had great new this week. Emily Panzer has accepted our call (position) for teaching 4k next year! We are thrilled to have her! God's blessings! Pastor
St. Paul’s Worship March 5 & 6
Mar 3rd, 2023 |
Greetings St. Paul's family - Has the world ever produced a safe that can't be broken into by a thief? God has a _safe_ place called heaven. No one has ever entered who shouldn't be there. So how did they get there? The case we consider this weekend is the case of Abraham. We know he went to heaven...even Jesus says so. So how did it work for him? Then we'll refresh and apply the same truths for us. God bless you as you trust the one Savior we have, Jesus Christ! Pastor Mueller
St. Paul’s Worship October 30 & 31
Oct 28th, 2022 |
Greetings St. Paul's Family and Friends! It doesn't take much to lose the gospel of Jesus Christ, the forgiveness of sins, or eternal life. Look at the history of the Christian church! God sets up his church and man thinks he can improve on it! He sets things in the way and soon the way is muddled. That happened both in Jesus' day as well in Martin Luther's. Thank God Jesus turned the tables and single handedly cleared the path. Thank God Jesus sends faithful workers who turn tables. They keep God's house central as a place of grace and a house of prayer. Come and worship God for all he has done...and hold on to the gospel! God bless you this weekend - Pastor Mueller
St. Paul’s Worship October 23 & 24
Oct 19th, 2022 |
Greetings to all of you dear St. Paul's family! This world has so much to offer in a wonderful way - after all, God created it! Is there something in it though that we might prefer to hold closer to our hearts? Are there things here that seep into our soul that our grip doesn't want to let go? Everything has a value, some more, some less. What about the value we place on something this world can't offer? What is the value we place on eternal life? How important is it for you to be there with the God who can give it to you? Would you really let something from this world keep you from all that Jesus has to offer? These things are what we consider today especially in our sermon from Luke 18:18-30. God bless all of you this week! Pastor Mueller
Sunday Worship October 9 &10
Oct 3rd, 2022 |
The Christian life is one of thanks. Noah shows that when he walks off the ark and offers a tremendous sacrifice to the Lord - showing total devotion to the Lord. The Corinthians were given a tremendous example of the Macedonian congregations who offered themselves first to the Lord and then to God's people when they gave so generously their thank offerings. Lastly we see the Samaritan who returned to give thanks to the Lord for healing from his leprosy. While these were one time events, thankfulness lived in their hearts to God from that day forward - and showed in their lives. May the God of grace shape your heart to be one of thanks - even constant thanks for who he is and his mighty arm to save! Pastor Mueller
St. Paul’s Worship September 25 & 26
Sep 25th, 2022 |
Greetings St. Paul's family, What if the Rich man received his request? What if Lazarus was sent back by God from heaven to earth to witness to people. What would he say? Today he speaks the words of Amos 6:1-7 to us. They are a firm warning not to let money rob us of eternal life. But Lazarus didn't come back to earth. So how are people to know? We know the same message through the word of God. God speaks to us so that we see the riches of salvation we have in Jesus Christ. He speaks so that we see what is coming to those who trust him: heaven! God bless us to measure the things of this life appropriately. Pastor Mueller
St. Paul’s Worship September 18, 2022
Sep 16th, 2022 |
For 160 years at St. Paul’s, the Lord has called and guided, rebuked and comforted through his life-giving Word. And in each generation, he has given us faithful leaders who point to him. Today, we consider his instruction to “Remember Your Leaders.”
St. Paul’s Worship September 11 & 12
Sep 10th, 2022 |
Good afternoon St. Paul's family and friends, God's word works. It exposes sin and sinners. Where sinners side with sin the church of God is called to respond to warn the sinner and even excommunicate. Such a witness is done in love as the final and lasting witness. And it works! Some take it to heart and turn back. When sinners who _had_ben stuck in sin turn away from it and repent, then what is the church to do? Our readings today delve into that response...we fully forgive them and fully restore them - as Christ has done for us. God bless your worship this weekend! Pastor Mueller
St. Paul’s Worship August 28 & 29
Aug 25th, 2022 |
Good afternoon St. Paul's family, How do you see yourself? Would you really take one of the better seats at a meeting? Are you happy with your placement at a wedding reception? Would you take the least? How would you respond if a seat was reserved for you and someone shifted your name away to a lower seat? The inner pull to think higher of ourselves doesn't come from God. What comes from God is humility. And that's how God's people in his house strive to live. Anything less is less than the Christian religion! May the Lord lead us to be his humble people who are raised up by the the gospel! Pastor Mueller
St. Paul’s Worship August 21 & 22
Aug 19th, 2022 |
Greetings St. Paul's Family, An open door to something means tremendous possibilities, or a bright future. When Paul received an open door to missionary work, it also meant blessing from God. So what else can an open door in Jesus Christ mean? What a bright future ahead! What blessings from God are coming in Jesus Christ. But here's the difficulty. That open door is narrow. Consider carefully how you are getting through! God bless you and your spiritual walk with Christ this weekend, Pastor Mueller
St. Paul’s Worship August 14 & 15
Aug 12th, 2022 |
Greetings St. Paul's friends and family, Today Jesus promises there will be division between people on earth. Even more, he promises he will be the cause of it. His teachings will reveal where people stand in their beliefs, and whether they are with him or not. The practice of Christianity is not easy. It involves endurance, patience, and loss. Even more it involves our heavenly Father who disciplines us along the way. This is what our second lesson calls, "The race marked out for us!" Many stop running the race. They walk away, give up, or are enticed by worldly empty promises. But the faithful Christian is encouraged by a great cloud of witnesses and keeps their eyes on Jesus Christ. The finish line we will cross in faith will usher in an eternal crown. May we all cling to the Savior Jesus and run the race! God's blessings, Pastor Mueller
Groundbreaking! August 28!
Aug 1st, 2022 |
On August 28 at 9:15am we will hold a groundbreaking ceremony. The event includes our architect, builder, and banker. We will begin with prayer, devotion, and song to ask the blessing of our God. Afterwards will be brief speeches by several people. Following this anyone interested. Come and celebrate God's incredible work! Will post pictures after! Pastor Mueller
St. Paul’s Worship July 31 & Aug 1
Jul 26th, 2022 |
Greetings St. Paul's Family and Friends, Doing a workout today a spider walked right across the floor where I was working out! It's amazing that as Christians who hear the word of God and strive to exercise it in life, sin has its way of working through us. Our first lesson from Ecclesiastes spares no expense in teaching us what we will pay if the stuff of life sneaks in and competes with God! Would you recognize it if it did? Colossians lifts our eyes to the strength of Jesus Christ in the resurrection. He raised you too! Why would we let anything else be placed on his level? Finally in the gospel Jesus knows some pursue wealth as if that's the goal in life. How foolish they are! Don't let your eyes blind you to their eternal outcome!
St. Paul’s Worship July 17 & 18
Jul 13th, 2022 |
Greetings St. Pau's Family and Friends - What happens when God comes to us? What happens when I stand before God? What exactly does his word do for me and within me? How about this question...what does my reason want to do with what God says to me? In the lessons before us this weekend, the word is set before us. Are we ready to listen? Are we going to listen? Search the Scriptures and you will find that God's word has never and will never fail. What God desires by giving us his word is to give us and foster in us a faith that clings to it.
St. Paul’s Worship July 10 & 11
Jul 9th, 2022 |
Does love really mean anything goes as many think? Does it mean what’s good for me is what I define it to be? Is love really something subjective, meaning it changes depending on the person? Today Jesus teaches Christian love is a standard God sets and he seeks us to meet in our actions. It asks, “What does my neighbor need,” and is then willing to sacrifice time, money, even our own wants in order to help another human being.
St. Paul’s Worship July 3 & 4
Jun 30th, 2022 |
Dear St. Paul's Family and Friends - There aren't any photos in today's lessons of the ideal pastor. There aren't any specifics on what kind of man stands before us with regard to size, height, weight, or physical strength the way there are requirements to ride a roller coaster. But our readings present to us the ideal shepherd who is qualified to represent Jesus. Listen carefully! Where these qualifications line up with Christ's standards, what a blessing that will be for the people of God! How happy they will be in the Lord! How strong they will be in his word.
St. Paul’s Car Show 2022
Jun 21st, 2022 |
The Show will run from 9-2. Besides all the awesome cars to take a look at, there will be a mingling magician from 10:00-12:00 (www.idealmagic52.com). Musician Andy Braun (www.andybraun.com) will perform songs from CCR, the Beatles, and other folk-rock favorites from 12:00-2:00. There will also be a bounce house for the kids. We are looking at having various classes for cars and trucks and one for motorcycles.
St. Paul’s Worship, May 29 & 30
May 25th, 2022 |
Greetings St. Paul's Family and Friends, Last Sunday we were encouraged to have an eternal perspective, recognizing our time on earth according to Jesus is only 'a little while.' Life on earth really does go fast. This weekend we apply that eternal perspective with _what to do with our lives on earth._ Jesus prays for the furtherance of the gospel. John is the messenger who brings the gospel to people. In our Acts lesson, Paul struggles with where God is leading him to preach until the Spirit makes it clear and calls him to Macedonia.
St. Paul’s Worship May 22 & 23
May 21st, 2022 |
Greetings St. Paul's family, This weekend Jesus lifts our perspective from this world to the next. He wants us to see the incredible home of heaven God has prepared. With such a home and Savior there, Jesus fills our hearts that our time until then is just _a little while. _ Let us keep the perspective that our time on earth is short and to keep the Christian faith. May the Lord bless your worship this weekend! God's blessings, pastor
St. Paul’s Worship Services May 8 & 9
May 2nd, 2022 |
Good morning St. Paul's Family and Friends - This weekend we celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday. It's a humbling day to take to heart the incredible leadership Jesus carries out on behalf of his sheep. And to think at the same time there are those that wander for something else or what they perceive to be something better! This weekend we consider his caring work and his power to protect those who are his.
St. Paul’s Worship April 24 & 25
Apr 22nd, 2022 |
Happy Easter Week everyone! The blessings of the Lord Jesus' resurrection continue to unfold to his people. His power over death and love for people brings peace and confidence. May the Lord bring set the peace of Easter on your soul and renew your joy as you trust him! God's blessings, Pastor Mueller
St. Paul’s Good Friday Service April 15
Apr 14th, 2022 |
Greetings to all of you this Holy Week, "Taste and see that the Lord is good!" Throughout the year we taste Jesus' teachings and take them to heart. On Good Friday we see just how good they are. Our good Lord backs up his teaching by paying the ultimate price with his life.
St. Paul’s Worship Services April 10 & 11
Apr 9th, 2022 |
Greetings St. Paul's family - This weekend is the celebration of Palm Sunday. What is Palm Sunday? It 's the approach of Jesus as king indicating his willingness and determination to conquer the enemy of sin, Satan, and death. It's also the grand reception offered him by the people as they declared Hosannah - a term that means, "save now"...
St. Paul’s Worship Services February 6&7
Jan 31st, 2022 |
Greetings everyone! One great joy we have in gathering together for worship is simply this: faith spreads. By the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ, God strengthens his people in faith and moves our mouths to glorify him in the world. Our sermon text clearly says these things from Romans 10:12-17.
St. Paul’s Worship January 16 & 17
Jan 14th, 2022 |
Greetings St. Paul's Family and Friends As we continue through the Epiphany season of the church year (Epiphany means revealing; God revealed Jesus as the world's Savior), today we see how incredible the means of grace are for our salvation. Through them God brings us his strength. We study this through the second lesson from Ephesians 3.
St. Paul’s Worship January 2&3
Dec 30th, 2021 |
Happy New Year! This weekend we celebrate the festival of Epiphany. While it was no secret to God, this day he makes it known the gospel is for all people! All are welcome to the forgiveness of sins in Jesus and the open door to heaven through faith in Jesus. May the Lord lead us by this gospel to repentance and faith and a life that honors this incredible grace! Pastor Mueller
St. Paul’s New Year’s Eve Service
Dec 30th, 2021 |
Greetings everyone! This year has certainly been one for the books. Who would have anticipated any of it? Still God's guiding hand has gone with us through it all. Where will tomorrow go? What unanticipated things will come our way in 2022? No matter what, our faithful Lord will not fail us. For our encouragement and comfort we study the final verses of Hebrews 13.
St. Paul’s Worship Service Dec. 19 & 20
Dec 17th, 2021 |
Greetings everyone, Through the first few weeks of Advent or focus has been on aspects of humility. As the Christ child is about to come into the world, our lesson this weekend has us look at his humble attitude. It is so encouraging to see Jesus understand both his role and his body. Then you see an incredible attitude that wants to put it to work...and for us! The sermon text is Hebrews 10:5-10.
St. Paul’s Worship October 10 & 11
Oct 5th, 2021 |
Greetings everyone, and thanks for joining us this weekend! Today we wrap up our series on Christian financial stewardship. The focus is on the legacy of the giver. Think about that...you and I have a chance to shape the future on earth long after we are with the Lord in eternity. How would we go about doing that?
St. Paul’s Worship Service Sept. 19 & 20
Sep 17th, 2021 |
Greetings all - For the next four weeks we go back to the basics of Christian financial stewardship. This Sunday starts where all Christian life flows - from the heart of God who gives us grace. It's his heart, shown in Jesus Christ and revealed in the gospel that changes ours. May we treasure our Lord and show our heart for the Lord in our giving.
