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06/26/26

“Likewise, my brothers, you also have died to the law through the body of Christ, so that you may belong to another, to him who has been raised from the dead, in order that we may bear fruit for God”. Romans 7:4

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

God’s has expectations (His commandments) for us, and they are good and helpful. However, just because they are good and helpful, does not mean that we regularly carry out what He desires of us. In chapter 7 of Romans Paul faces the stark reality that he doesn’t want to follow God’s expectations, even though he knows this would be better for himself and for others. Outside of Christianity, the religious solution to Paul’s dilemma is to double down on such expectations. Outwardly this “might” cause one’s life to change a bit for the better, but it cannot purify the soul. However, the gospel message in Christianity is that we have died to sin and the power of the law (His expectations) as he attached us to himself on the cross. This means God’s expectations do not have the final say in our life. What has the final say, is the living Jesus who died on your behalf and lovingly transfers his righteousness to us. You and I need to hear of God’s free gift of forgiveness and life repeatedly. One of the places this happens is in the weekly worship service. So come to church, not just to hear what God wants you to do in your life, but most importantly to hear what God in Christ has done to make you whole.

Blessings in Jesus,

Pastor Krenz

Sunday/Monday Worship Theme: “What does it look like to follow Jesus”. Matthew 10:34-42.

Alberta Spradling Has Entered her eternal rest: Yesterday Alberta Spradling entered the church triumphant. Alberta and Ray were members here for several years, and over the last year she and Ray have been at a memory care facility in O’Fallon, Il. A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 3rd at 3pm at Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud, with visitation prior to the service from 12pm-3pm at the same location. Please keep her family in your prayers. “To live is Christ to die is gain” Philippians 1:21

Baptism this Sunday- Shane Chambers will be receiving the blessings of the Water and Word in baptism at the Sunday 9am Service. Shane is the son of Stephanie and Chris Chambers, and he just completed his first year at our pre-school.

DCE Call Committee Update -This Tuesday night (June 30th) we hope to interview at least one candidate for the DCE position. In addition, we have been given two names of recent Concordia Graduates who are looking for a position within the churches of the synod. The hope is to also interview them soon. Following the interviews the call committee will discuss whether these candidates would be a good fit for our congregation here at St. Paul’s, and then in bring these names to a congregational voter’s meeting. The time frame for the next meeting is TBD. Please keep this process in your prayers, and if you have the name of any Directors of Christian Education who might be a good fit here at St. Paul’s, please bring them the call committee members. Those on the DCE Call committee are Patrick Grandt, Carleigh Ottwell, Mitch Essert, Becky Stevens, and Pastor Krenz.

Missionary Presentation: On Thursday, July 2nd at 12pm the Ladies League will have a presentation by church sponsored overseas missionaries. (Identity protected) Their latest newsletter may be seen on the bulletin board by the mailboxes. Anyone interested in hearing their presentation is invited to join the meeting at Noon for the presentation portion. See Jane Stumpf for info.

Upcoming Messages

July Series Theme: Learning from the Parables

July 5th/6th “Rest for the Weary” Matthew 11:25-30

July 12th/13th “Hearing and Heeding the Word”

Matthew 13:1-9

July 19th & 20th “When Wheat and Weeds Grow Together” Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

July 26th & 27th “The Kingdom Worth Everything”

Matthew 13:44-52

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Class 10:15 am

What about the Pentecostal Churches- This Sunday (10:15am-11am) we will look at the similarities and differences between the Lutheran Church and the Pentecostal churches (Assembly of God). In addition, our class will look at key points from next week’s individual daily summer readings through Romans and 1 Corinthians. On Sunday, July 5th we will look at the similarities and differences between the Lutheran Church and the United Church of Christ and the Methodist churches.

Children’s Sunday School: 10:15 am

Youth 8th -12th grade Sundays: 10:15 - 11 am

Meet In the Loft upstairs

EVE’S RESTORATION MINISTRIES SUMMER BAZAAR IN PARTNERSHIP W/ ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Saturday, July 25, 2026, 9 am to 3 pm. There will be vendor booths, concessions, food/ice cream truck, face painting for the kids, and more! Please stop by the church and support the Summer Bazaar! Booths will be available for rent. Contact Amanda Douglas at 314-221-6700 for more information

The Youth Group will be giving a presentation on their recent Youth service event at Heits Point, Mo. the beginning of the July 12th Bible Class hour..

Church Office Hours next week: Dianne Miller, our church secretary, will be out of town on vacation Monday, June 29th and 1/2 day on Tuesday, June 30th. Thank you to Marilyn Snider and Stefanie Newbill who will be in the church office on Monday from 10am -2pm and Tuesday from 9am—1 pm.

New Portals of Prayers- Feel free to pick up the July-September Portals of Prayers in the church entryway. We have extras, so feel free to give them to friends and neighbors.

Summer Giving/Offerings: Typically, during the summer, the congregational offerings tend to decrease. This is due to a variety of factors, including less people at the weekly services and additional summer expenses for congregational members. Please prayerfully consider maintaining your regular giving pattern even through the summer. Consistent giving is especially important as we plan to call within the next couple of months a Director of Christian Education. While we do not yet have online giving, the bill pay option is available at most banks. The Stewardship Committee.

Next Pantry July 1st 1:30 to 3 pm

Pantry Needs: Applesauce & Ravioli

6/17 Served: 14 Families = 29 Adults + 8 Children