8am & 10:30am Worship: We are back to our 8am and 10:30am Worship this week. This week’s sermon theme is titled “Living and Dying to the Lord” based on Romans 14:7-8

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

Hannah Elsey Has Accepted the Call to be our DCE: Hannah accepted the call to serve as our DCE just under two weeks ago and recently completed her position with Fairmont Ministries in Witchita, Kansas this past Friday. Hannah, her husband, Samuel, and their five-year-old son, JD, are looking forward to moving to our area in the next few weeks. We expect to have more specific information soon regarding their arrival, Hannah’s starting date at St. Paul’s, and the date of her installation as our DCE. Following Hannah’s installation, we are planning a card shower and meal to celebrate and warmly welcome the Elsey family to St. Paul’s. In the meantime, please keep Hannah, Samuel, and JD in your prayers as they prepare for this transition. We give thanks to God for bringing Hannah to St. Paul’s and look forward to welcoming the Elsey family as we serve together in God’s mission here at St. Paul’s!

See You At the Pole At Flag Poles on School Campuses near you on September 23.This year our congregation received a grant from the Southern Illinois District to distribute material and snacks to Columbia Middle School & High School Students on September 23rd at 7:15 am.

Choir and Bell Choir Start this Week: Choir Monday at 5:15pm. Bell Choir Wednesday at 6:30pm.

Offering Plate Giving Cards- Recently we have returned to passing the plate when receiving offerings during the service. For those that contribute via Bill Pay or just periodically throughout the year we invite you place the new “Giving card” found on the back of your pew into the offering plate. By placing this in the offering plate you can join with others in bringing your gift forward to the Lord in service to Christ and his kingdom. No need to write anything on these cards, simply place them in the offering plate. The cards will be returned to the pew for the next week’s service.

Thank You! To the Trustees for all the work being done coordinating repairs in the church entryway!

Children’s Sunday School 9:15 – 10:15 am “A Promising Dream” is the title of this week’s lesson. Jacob undeservedly receives his father’s blessing—he and his offspring will dwell in the land of Canaan. As the days of Isaac’s life approach their end, Jacob rightly fears for his life. Following the urging of Isaac and Rebekah, Jacob sets out for the house of his uncle Laban. Along the way, Jacob dreams of a ladder reaching to heaven, with the Lord Himself standing at the top. The preincarnate Christ repeats God’s promise to give this land to Jacob and his descendants. As a family, consider discussing how God can use even sinful people to fulfill His plans.

Adult Sunday Bible Class: 9:15-10:15 am Please 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.

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 workshop is called Ask the Expert. The panel of “Experts” include, an estate attorney (Alan Stumpf), a financial professional (Billy Onder), to include someone from the church’s endowment fund, 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. Pick Up a Registration Flier to Return.

Next Pantry: September 16 1:30-3 pm

Pantry Needs: Granola Bars, Canned Tomatoes

Sept 9 Served: 17 Families = 38 A + 7 C

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. Events – Eve's Restoration Ministries is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization