Church Building Repair Update: Due to a leak from the air handler/air conditioning unit above the church entryway and near the balcony/choir loft, repair work will be taking place in that area over the next two to three weeks. The leak occurred on Wednesday, July 1, when the air conditioner and its drain line froze, causing a significant amount of water to seep into the floors, walls, and drywall. As a result, extensive repairs are needed. An insurance claim has been filed; however, because of the $10,000 deductible and additional expenses not covered by insurance, it is estimated that the congregation's share of the repair costs will exceed $20,000. These costs include replacing damaged drywall and the air handler unit. If you would like to help offset these expenses, donations are greatly appreciated. Please make your check payable to St. Paul's Lutheran and write "Building Repair Fund" in the memo line.

Sunday Bible Class: We will continue our look at various denominations and how that compares to the Lutheran Church following the presentation by the youth group on their trip to Heits Point, Mo. A short upate on the trip will also be given in the worship service.

Children’s Sunday School will start again August 16th.

July Sermon Series Theme: Learning from the Parables

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

EVE’S RESTORATION MINISTRIES SUMMER BAZAAR- Saturday, July 25, 2026 9 am to 3 pm. Bounce House, Games, Sno Cones, Face Painting, Food Concessions. Vendors: Baked Goods ¢ Jewelry ¢ Wreaths ¢ Handcrafted Wood Items, Crocheted Items, Quilted Items, Acrylic & Diamond Art and more! Please stop by the church and support the Summer Bazaar! Contact Amanda Douglas at 314-221-6700 for more information.

DCE Call Committee Update: The DCE Call Committee has been addressing additional questions from one of the candidates interviewed last week. In addition, the committee will be interviewing another candidate within the next week or so. The members of the DCE Call Committee are Scott Peery (Chair), Patrick Grandt, Mitch Essert, Becky Stevens, Carleigh Ottwell, and Pastor Krenz.

Summer Giving: 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.

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.

Voter’s Meeting-Just a reminder that the annual Summer Voter’s meeting is set for Tuesday, July 28th at 6:30pm.

Newsletter due Date. Please get August newsletter info, articles, calendar dates & pictures to the church office by Monday, July 20th. Thank you for your help!