Come As You Are, Grow In Faith, And Find Purpose Serving Our Community

— Welcome to Worship

We welcome you to worship in the name of God the Creator, Jesus the Savior, and the Holy Spirit, who sustains our faith and empowers us for discipleship.

Welcome visitors, may you be blessed and encouraged as we lift our voices and hearts in praise. Please sign the guest book in the Narthex before you leave today. We are blessed to have you join us as we gather as one body in Christ.

— Chancel Flowers

Altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Edna Hecht in memory of her father, Carl J. Kern, on his birthday.

— Affirmation of Baptism Today

With great joy, Darien Jacobs, is affirming the faith of his baptism today at the 9:00 am service. Please be sure to check out his confirmation project, which is displayed on the monitor in the Narthex. Remember to keep our confirmand in your prayers, that he may continue to grow in faith, love, and service.

— Holy Baptism

We welcome Declan Anthony Dabbene, son of Sal and Christie Dabbene, to the family of faith at St. Paul as he receives the sacrament of Holy Baptism today. Please keep Declan in your prayers that he may grow in faith and love of the Lord.

— All Saints Sunday

All Saints Day will be commemorated on Sunday, November 1, 2026. It is a time for the faithful to remember, reflect, and thank God for their loved ones who have died in the past year by naming them as a bell is tolled. In addition, we also create an altar of remembrance. We are asking for your picture of your loved ones who have died (in any year) to display on a special table in the center of the sanctuary on All Saints Sunday. You may bring in your pictures of loved ones any time until November 1, 2026. Pictures can be picked up after worship that day.

— Upcoming Bible Studies

Please join Pastor Pete on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month beginning on Tuesday, October 13 at 5:30 pm.

Do you remember Martin Luther’s Small Catechism from Confirmation Class? Does thinking about those times still leave you with fear and trembling as you wonder when you will be asked, “Was est dast?” (What does this mean? What is that?) Well, fear no more and join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays during October, November, and December for a deeper exploration of Martin Luther’s Small Catechism. Small catechisms will be provided.

On Wednesday afternoons at 1:00 pm, beginning Wednesday, October 14, join Pastor Pete for a road trip as we will follow St. Paul’s journey as the Apostle to the Gentiles. We will explore the places Paul visited and the letters he sent to the growing Christian communities.

— Spaghetti Dinner on November 8, 2026

Buon Appetito! Come join us for a Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 12:00 pm. There will be ONE SERVICE at 10:00 am that day. Tickets are $15.00 for adults, kids 12 and under are free. All proceeds from the Spaghetti dinner will benefit the St. Paul Snowplow Fund as we prepare for the upcoming winter season.

— Food Pantry Needs

St. Paul’s Food Pantry continues to be a vital resource for our neighbors. You can help by supplying the following non-perishable items that are currently in very short supply: Pancake Mix and Syrup, Beef Stew, Chili, Baked Beans, Hash, Spaghetti Sauce, Boxed Potatoes, and Crackers. Donations can be placed in the collection bin located in the hallway outside Rowoldt Hall.

— Food Pantry Hours

The Food Pantry is open weekly on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. A group of dedicated members will be on hand during Food Pantry hours to help the recipients shop the pantry in a “Client Choice” environment. No prior registration or appointment is needed.

— Check Out Our New Website

BIG News! St. Paul’s updated church website is officially live! You’ll find our worship schedule, a link to our weekly bulletin, church announcements, and lots of other information all in one place. Visit our website today at www.stpaul-lutheranchurch.com

— This Week at St. Paul

Sunday, October 25, 2026 – Reformation Sunday

9:00 am – Worship – Confirmation Day – (Livestreamed on YouTube)

9:00 am – Sunday School

11:00 am – Worship

1:30 pm Crystal Lake Worship

Monday, October 26, 2026

7:00 pm – Bell Choir

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:30 pm – Bible Study

7:00 pm – Confirmation Class

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

1:00 pm – St. Paul’s Journey Bible Study

Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:00 pm – St. Paul Choir

Sunday, November 1, 2026 – All Saints Sunday

9:00 am – Worship – (Livestreamed on YouTube)

9:00 am – Sunday School

11:00 am – Worship