Installation of Church Officers and Board Members: At each of the Sunday and Monday services we will be installing the 2026 congregational officers and board members following the sermon

Call Committee update: The call committee met this past Thursday to discuss what the congregation is looking or in a DCE, set a time line for the call process, and go over information on five individuals who have already been provided to us by the District Office. Congregational members are invited over the next few weeks to share names of synodically trained DCE’s with members of the call committee. Upon receiving these names the call committee will work with the District Office to see which candidates might be open to such a called position. The call committee hopes to start interviewing potential candidates sometime in February. The members of the call committee are Scott Peery (chair), Carleigh Ottwell, Patrick Grandt, Mitch Essert, and Becky Stevens. The committee will meet again on Thursday, January 22nd at 6:30pm. Please keep this whole process in your prayers.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Class: 9:25 am to 10:15 Do join us on Sunday mornings at 9:15am as this week we look at where Jesus tells the parable of the rich fool, calls his people not to be anxious, calls us to be ready for the 2nd coming and how to handle division in the world. We meet in the Fellowship Hall and new people are always welcome.

Children’s Sunday School: This Sunday’s topic: “A Mountaintop Wonder.” Jesus takes His inner circle—Peter, James, and John—up on a mountain. There, they see Jesus in His heavenly glory as Moses and Elijah appear alongside Him, discussing His upcoming departure. In his excitement, Peter offers to build three tents so they can remain on the mountaintop. Suddenly, a cloud—a sign of God’s presence—appears and a voice speaks out from it: “This is My Son, My Chosen One; listen to Him!” (Luke 9:35).

Youth Event: Jan 25th –Dodge Ball w/ Waterloo Youth Group 4-8 pm

Ladies Bible Study w/ Nancy 10 to 11 am Wednesdays - SS room at end of hallWednesday, January 14th we will resume meeting with a study on some of the women of the Bible. Call Nancy Radentz or email her for more information. 618-340-2995 donan9@sbcglobal.net

Pre-School Sunday On January 25th at the late service the Pre-School will be singing and we will have a light luncheon in the fellowship hall for Pre-school families and members of St. Paul’s following the second service. A free will offering for a pre-school related item will also be taken after the service.

Fridays, Once a Month: 2026 EYES on Isaiah Our Not-for-Couples-Only Bible Class led by Pastor Sievers will focus on the OT book of Isaiah in 2026, meeting monthly on a convenient Friday. Learn how the Holy Spirit used Isaiah not only to predict with amazing detail our Savior's birth, death, and resurrection, but also to warn and comfort God's people. First class is February 13 at 6:30 p.m. For more info or to order your $12 study guide, call or text Pastor Sievers (314-882-2097).

Life with God A new adult membership class will start on Sunday, February 22nd at 4 pm. This 10 week class is for those interested in learning what Lutherans teach and for becoming part of the fellowship here at St. Paul’s. Please contact Pastor Krenz at 618-363-0121 if you are interested.

Lay Leadership Training at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville on Saturday, January 17th. This event is for lay leaders to gain skills and expertise at our Lay Leader Training! These workshops will cover areas that assist youth leaders, school boards, Sunday school teachers/superintendents, trustees, treasurers, evangelism committee members, and congregational presidents in carrying out their assigned duties. The day begins with Matins at 9am and wraps up at 2pm. Lunch is provided as part of registration. Find more information and registration at sidlcms.org/events

 January Sermon Schedule:

8 am & 10:30 am & Monday 6:30 pm

January 11th & 12th Romans 6:1-11

“The blessed gift of dying and Rising with Christ”

January 18th & 19th John 1:29-42a

“The blessed call to bear witness to Jesus”

January 25th & 26th 1 Corinthians 1:18

“The blessed folly and power of the cross”

Annual Family Ministry Bowling night! Sign up now in the Narthex to guarantee a spot. Mark your calendar and invite a friend! $10 per adult, $5/student. Family lanes & youth lanes available. At Westpark Bowl, Columbia on Sunday Feb 1, 6pm but arrive at 5:45 for lane assignments and to get your shoes. Payment at the event includes shoes and one large pizza and pitcher of soda per lane. Other menu items available for purchase separately. Indicate on the signup sheet if your student wants to be on the youth lane(s) or as a family lane.

Everyone is invited to a hymn festival commemorating the Conversion of St. Paul on Jan. 25. Four SID churches named 'St. Paul' will join together for this hymn festival that afternoon, including the choir from our congregation. The Hymn Festival will be Jan. 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM at St. Paul's Troy, 112 N. Border St., Troy, IL.

 Rummage Sale Date: The annual youth group Rummage Sale will be Saturday, March 14, 8 am - noon. We are asking for help from the congregation in general for setup and particularly sale day please. It is our largest fundraiser; we usually raise about $3,000. The next National Youth Gathering will be costly to travel to as it's in San Antonio, July 2028, so we need to build our coffers starting this year. Sign up in the Narthex please. No computers, TVs, clothing or car seats please.