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 Schedule
Sundays at 8:00 am and 10:30am
Mondays 6:30 pm
Sundays 9:15 am Bible Study for all ages


10/02/26

“…But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus”. Philippians 3:13

Friends and members of St. Paul’s,

“No Regrets” is a common slogan on t-shirts and not a few tattoos. In our culture this phrase is seen as an encouragement to live life fully, not dwell on the past, and to take risks. However, I would contend it is a strange statement to make as a Christian. Why? In the Word of God, we are continually reminded of our “regrettable moments”, not to drive us to despair but rather to Jesus who lives to forgive!! Indeed, God’s grace is greater than our failures. Maybe a t-shirt or dare I say a tattoo with the word “Forgiven” would better convey our life as Christian’s. Have a blessed weekend and see you in church.

In His Service,
Pastor Krenz

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.


Weekend Service/Name Tags: The service theme this Sunday is titled “Upward and Onward: Moving Forward with Christ” Based on Philippians 3:4-14. Through out the month of October we encourage our members to pick up their name tags in the church entryway. This will assist Hannah and her family as well as our Seminary field workers in getting to know the members of St. Paul’s. Last Sunday’s YouTube Worship service can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBzRxqy3aTk

Installation & Welcome Brunch for Hannah Elsey: During the early service Hannah Elsey will be installed as our DCE (Director of Christian Education). All are invited to the fellowship hall following the first service for a welcome brunch/continental breakfast. We will also be having a Card Shower for Hannah at the breakfast.

Children’s Sunday School: Due to the Welcome brunch, there will be NO Sunday School today. Next week’s lesson: “The Egypt Exit.”

Adult Sunday Bible Class: there will be no Bible class due to the welcome brunch for Hannah Elsey. On October 11th we will continue our look at key sections in the book of Job.

Southern Illinois District Pastors Conference Communion Service The congregation is cordially invited to attend an 9 am Communion Service here at St. Paul’s on Monday, October 5th. Please note that only the common cup will be used in the communion service.

Note from Hannah: I am thrilled to join you here at St. Paul's as your DCE. If you would like to stop by to see me in the office, I plan to keep "standing office hours" Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9-2:30, with flexibility for additional church activities and events. Feel free also to schedule something with me, you can reach me anytime at DCEHannahE@gmail.com. 785-640-4299

Your coworker for His kingdom, DCE Hannah Elsey

Welcome: On Sunday at the 10:30am service we welcome Bryn Lee Bierman to the church through the water and word of Holy Baptism. Bryn is the first child of Gabe and Katie (Lacefield) Bierman. Please keep Bryn and her parents in your prayers.

New Portals of Prayer – October thru December Available to pick up in church entryway

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is currently operating on the First and Third Wednesday from 1:30-3pm and 2nd Wednesday from 4pm-5:30pm in the lower lot circle drive of the church.  For more information, please click below or call the church office at 618-281-4600

Location and Times

Food Pantry

St. Paul's Preschool

Contact us

Address:

227 North Good Haven
Columbia IL 62236

Phone:

(618)281-4600

Email:

Dianne Miller
secretary@stpauls-lcms.org

Pastor Krenz
pastork@splcolumbia.com

Address

227 North Good Haven,
Columbia, IL; 62236

Service Hours

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