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05/10/24

“While he blessed them, he departed from them and was carried up into heaven. And they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and were continually in the temple blessing God.” Luke 24:51-53

Friends and Members of St. Paul’s,

On Thursday the church celebrated Jesus ascension which occurred 40 days after his resurrection. Usually goodbyes are rough, but in response to Jesus leaving, the disciples worshiped him and had great joy. Why? In John 16:7 Jesus says "If I do not go away, the helper will not come to you, but if I go away I will send him". Jesus leaves and soon the Holy Spirit descends upon the world, reminding his followers of Jesus words and bringing them his presence. They also had great joy because Jesus gave his church (followers) purpose as he says in Acts 1:8 that you will be witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth”. Joy was also prominent because he promised to return in the same way he left. How did he leave? In Luke 24:51 it says that he was blessing them. When Jesus comes again to judge the living and the dead he will not come to condemn you but to bless you and take you home. Go ahead and join these disciples and Christians throughout the ages in joyful worship because the crucified, risen, and ASCENDED Lord has come your way.

Yours in Christ,

Pastor Krenz

Sunday/Monday Worship Theme: “In the World, for the world, but not of the world” John 17:11b-19. The other readings are Acts 1:12-26 & 1 John 5:9-15.

Summer Worship Schedule: Starting Sunday June 5th we will be moving to one Sunday service at 9am. This Sunday schedule will continue through September 1st. We will continue to have the 6:30pm Monday night schedule throughout the summer.

Upcoming Meetings

Board of Outreach - Monday, May 13th, 5:30 pm

Board of Stewardship - Tuesday, May 14th, 1:30 pm

Board of Communications Tuesday, May 14th, 5:30 pm

Next Food Pantry: May 15th 1:30-3 pm

Current Needs: Canned Tomatoes, Cereals, Pasta Sauce

Sundays Adult Bible Class (9:15—10:15 am)

2 Thessalonians Bible Study: This Sunday we are beginning our study of 2nd Thessalonians. In this book a number of issues surrounding Christ’s Second coming are addressed. This include the reality of persecution, the work of the Antichrist, and the importance of everyday labor. Please join us in the fellowship hall from 9:15-10:10am.

This is a three week class will take place on May 9th, 23rd, and 30th.

THE FOUR GOSPELS - INSPIRED GIFT or SYNOPTIC PROBLEM? will be the topic led by Pastor Sievers at next Sunday's Adult Bible Class(5/19) at 9:15 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Children’s Sunday School9:15-10:15 am

This week, we will study “A Deacon Delivers” in class. Directed by an angel, Philip encounters an Ethiopian official reading from the Book of Isaiah while riding in his chariot. Realizing the

Ethiopian needs help to understand the Scriptures, Philip steps in. After instructing the Ethiopian, Philip baptizes the man and then is carried away by the Spirit to Azotus. Consider discussing, “Who helps us understand Scripture today?”

2024 VBS Celebrate the Savior! June 10th-14th, 2024 from 9 am to 12 pm at St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

Carleigh Ottwell, our VBS director, is requesting the following assistance with this year’s June 10th-14th morning Vacation Bible School.

1. June 13th and 14th- Assistance with games

2. Helping run the screens at the opening and closing at each day’s VBS.

3. Help lead students from VBS station to station.

4. Anyone willing to be an “extra set of hands”.

If you or someone you know might be able to help with these areas please email Carleigh at carleigh.ottwell@gmail.com or text her at 618-719-9307.

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

Youth Events:

May 29th- Grizzlies Game (Four (age 12 and under) tickets still available)

May 31st- Honoring our High School Seniors during each church service

June 10-14th- VBS

June 30th High School Life Night at the Hancock’s

July– Potential event at historic sites in Perry County

St. Paul’s Pre-School Contact Shelly Augustine at 618-910-0764 to receive Information and a Registration Form about our Pre-school. ***Last day of 2023-2024 Pre-school: Thursday, May 16th.

Eve’s Restoration Ministries Prayer Request Sheet Next board meeting will be Thursday, May 16th at 5:30 pm.

Upcoming summer events include …

Grizzlies game on May 29th,

VBS June 10th -14th,

Congregational Picnic at the city park on July 14th,

Samantha Davis’ Visit/Update August 4th

Rise Against Hunger on August 11th.

Newsletter Deadline for June: Monday, May 20th is the deadline for submission of articles, photos, calendar updates, etc. to be included in the June 2024 Newsletter. Please send to secretary@stpauls-lcms.org. Thank you for your help!