Sunday 9am Service: One service this Sunday at 9am. No service on Monday, September 7th. We return next week to the 8am and 10:30am Sunday Services and the Monday 6:30pm service.

Theme: This Sunday’s sermon them is titled “God’s gift of authority, and our response to that authority”. Romans 13:1-7. 

Hannah Elsey Has Accepted the Call to be our DCE: On Monday morning Hannah Elsey informed the congregation that she has accepted the call to be our Director of Christian Education. Please keep her and her family in your prayers as she transitions here to St. Paul’s. The specific date of her arrival , starting time, and installation service will soon to be decided.

Children’s Sunday School 10:15 – 11 am In Sunday’s lesson, “A Call to Action,” Abram responds to God’s calling as he leaves his idolatry and homeland to follow the one true God. Abra takes his wife, Sarai, and nephew Lot as they journey to the land of Canaan. The Lord’s appearance prompts Abram to build an altar, celebrating God’s promise to give this land to his descendants. Discuss how God guides and leads us by His Word today.

Adult Sunday Bible Class from 10:15-11 am- This Sunday we will be finishing w/ 1 Peter and discuss Matthew 18:1-20, today’s Gospel reading (Matthew 18:1-20)

Job Bible Study Starts Sunday, September 13th- All are invited to join us as we begin an overview of the book of Job. While we won’t be covering every chapter in this book, we will be examining key themes from various parts of the book. This class will run from 9:25-10:10 on Sundays in the fellowship hall.

Junior Confirmation Begins Junior Confirmation Classes begin this week- Wednesday, September 9th After meeting with parents and students last week we will begin Junior confirmation classes this Wednesday at 4pm & 6pm. If you know of someone who might be interested in such classes, please call the church office. The Junior confirmation classes here at St. Paul’s start in 5th grade and continues for three years. 

Eve’s Restoration Ministries TRIVIA NIGHT St. Paul’s Lutheran Church: That’s Entertainment! Thursday, September 24, 2026 6:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) $25/per person or $150/per table of six Pick up a registration form in the foyer today! Get together with some friends for a fun evening supporting Eve’s Restoration Ministries!

The Stewardship Committee presents “Ask the Expert?” Wills & Estate Planning Evening - Sunday, October 18 6:30 – 8 pm (No Cost) St. Paul’s will be having a Will Planning workshop. The panel of “Experts” include, an estate attorney (Alan Stumpf), a financial professional (Billy Onder), and Pastor Krenz. Attendees will receive a free Will Guide and many other resources will be available. This workshop is for you, your spouse, and other family members(All ages, 20’s and beyond). Sign Up in church entryway. A representative from the Lutheran Church Extension Fund will facilitate the discussion. 

Our 2026-27 Seminary Field Workers:

Josh Gillespie (2nd Year)
Sara Grace Kudray (Deaconess, 2nd Year)
Austin Kudray (2nd Year)
Andrew Borseth (4th Year)       

St. Paul’s Lutheran Columbia Annual Church Family Fellowship Picnic Sunday, September 20th at Bolm-Schuhkraft Memorial Park following the 10:30 am Service.

Sign Up in the Narthex to let us know how many are coming And if you will bring a dish or game to share The church is providing Sandwiches, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, and Drinks. – Board of Stewardship