Welcome to St. Paul's Lutheran Church


Our Mission is to proclaim Christ, teach Christ’s Word,
and reflect Christ’s love to all.
Service Times
Sunday 8 & 10:30 AM
Monday 6:30 PM


Holy Week Schedule

March 28th Good Friday 12 pm & 6:30 pm
"Nail-Pierced Hands - Jesus"
Luke 23:32-34

March 31st Easter Sunday*** 6:30 am (at church, not cemetery); 8 & 10:30 am;
"Life-Giving Hands - Jesus"
John 20:19-23

 Please join us for Easter Breakfast (Continental style), donuts, pastries, fruit, juice, coffee, etc. We will serve after the sunrise service in the fellowship hall, before 8 and between 8 and 10:30 service.

Educational Opportunities

Biblical education is one of our top priorities here at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Please view our video with a brief overview of the  opportunities we offer.


03/28/24

When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. Luke 9:51


Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Today is Maundy Thursday, the first of three primary Holy Week Services, the other two being Good Friday and of course Easter. Why not skip the first two services and jump straight to Easter? For one, the Bible spends a good deal of time on the events leading up to Easter…so it makes sense that the church in its service would also spend time on such things. Second, we get to see how Jesus enters into and deals with sin, pain, sorrow, and death as he journeys and lands on Calvary. Third, the joy of Easter becomes all the greater after journeying with Jesus through his suffering, sorrow, and death. Light is more appreciated when one spends hours and hours in darkness. Many of you will not be able to make either the Maundy Thursday or Good Friday Services, and if that is the case I would encourage you to take a moment to read/listen and meditate on the passion narratives in the New Testament (For example John 13-19). Trust me, even though the account is difficult, the ending is really good.

Yours in Christ,
Pastor Krenz

Please join us for Easter Breakfast -Continental style - donuts, pastries, fruit, juice, coffee, etc. We will serve after the sunrise service in the fellowship hall, before 8 and between 8 and 10:30 service.

The Sunday Adult Bible Class and Children’s Sunday School will not meet on Easter.

Adult Bible Class Starting in April (9:15—10:15 am) Join us for Sunday mornings April 14th—28th in the fellowship hall as we join the church in Thessaloniki as they receive Paul's letters to them. In this series we will explore the instructions given to the church, the themes that Paul addresses, and the everyday application of the Thessalonian discourse, both 1 and 2 Thessalonians. Seminarian Andrew Borseth will be leading this class. Next week the class will be looking at the post resurrection appearances of Jesus.

Bellabration Handbell Concert You are invited to a handbell concert featuring the handbell choirs of Christ Our Savior, Freeburg, St. Paul, Columbia, and Immanuel, Waterloo, on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church (522 S. Church St.) in Waterloo. This concert will be a wonderful blessing of musical offerings. During this special concert, a freewill offering will be taken to support the music department of our mission school, Unity Lutheran Elementary School in East St. Louis. A light reception will follow the concert as well. Any questions? Please contact Immanuel's church office (618-939-6480).

Youth Events:

April (either 19 or 21)– Middle School Yard Game night in Church parking lot

April 21- High School Youth Event Hosted by Freeburg

May 5th- Confirmation

Would you like a historic hymnal? Free hymnals on the table nearest the door to the office in the Narthex. Red hymnals (copyright 1941) and blue hymnals (copyright 1982.)

Next Food Pantry: April 3 1:30—3 pm Current Needs: Brownie Mix, Ketchup & Toilet Paper

Membership Classes: If you are interested in learning more about what Lutherans teach and about becoming a member here at St. Paul’s, please contact Pastor Krenz. The first class will be Sunday, April 14th at 4 pm.

Vacation Bible School: Our dates this year are June 10th-14th, 2024 from 9 am to 12 pm at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Please reach out to Carleigh if you are able to help with our Games or Bible Exploration/Science Lab sites. I am also looking for a few folks who would be willing to form a decorating committee for the 2024 VBS. The theme is Celebrate the Savior! and we would love to have St. Paul's looking like a fun and inviting party that celebrates God's love for us. Interested? Sign up on the sheet in the Narthex. We will meet soon after Easter to plan. Volunteers Register online:

https://vbsmate.com/events/StPaulsColumbia/28392

 

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Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is currently operating on the First and Third Wednesday from 1:30-3pm and 2nd Wednesday from 4pm-6pm in the lower lot circle drive of the church.  For more information, please click below or call the church office at 618-281-4600

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Contact us

Address:

227 North Good Haven
Columbia IL 62236

Phone:

(618)281-4600

E-mail:

Pastor Krenz
pastork@splcolumbia.com

Address

227 North Good Haven,
Columbia, IL; 62236

Contacts

Email: pastork@splcolumbia.com
Phone: (618) 281-4600

Service Hours

Sunday 8 & 10:30 AM
Monday 6:30 PM

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