Easter Services: 8am & 10:30am (No sunrise service this year)

Easter Sunday Breakfast: Plan to join in fellowship between services for Easter Breakfast, April 5, 9:00-10:20. Continental breakfast of egg casseroles, pastries, fruit, orange juice, milk and coffee will be served. Free will donation to benefit Eve's Restoration Home.

A Call for a DCE Has Been Extended: At the congregational meeting on March 29, the voters approved extending a call to Linaya Kolke to serve as our next Director of Christian Education.

Linaya will now prayerfully consider whether to remain in her current position in Little Rock or accept the call to serve here at St. Paul’s. She is working on scheduling a visit to our congregation; once those dates are confirmed, we will share them with you. Linaya currently serves at a congregation in Little Rock, AR.

Planting Seeds for the Future "Our church has been blessed by the generosity of those who came before us. You can help ensure that future generations experience the same blessings by including St. Paul’s Lutheran in your will or estate plan. Your legacy of faith will continue to inspire and serve for years to come." -Stewardship Committee

Thank you Boys Troop 357 & to Scott Peery...to the Scouts, parents, leaders, and Scott Peery. for Power washing the playground equipment, refreshing the mulch on the playground, and helping to place the new bench in the playground area.

On Call Pastor: While Pastor is out of town visiting his family in North Dakota Monday through Friday next week Pastor Troup is available for any pastoral needs. You can reach him at 618-340-8375. Pastor Krenz will be back for the April 12th and 13th services.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Class Our next Sunday morning adult Bible Class on the book of Luke will take place on Sunday, April 12th starting at 9:15am. The class will be looking at chapter 21 which includes discussions on the Widows offering, the foretelling of events that will happen prior to Christ’s coming again, the lesson of the fig tree, and the importance of being prepared for our Lord’s return.

Adult Information Class: If you’re interested in learning more about Lutheran teaching or are considering becoming a member of St. Paul’s, individual—and possibly group—classes will begin in late April. Please contact Pastor Krenz at 618-363-0121 or reach out to the church office if you or someone you know would like to participate.

Portals of Prayer: Whether you’re a member or visiting with us today, please feel free to take home a copy of the April–June Portals of Prayer devotional from the church entryway.

🌶Fellowship Chili Supper Join us on Sunday, April 26, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. for a Fellowship Chili Supper! This congregational and community event will support two ministries: half of all free‑offerings will go to our Food Pantry, and half will support Eve’s Restoration. Members and friends are invited to bring chili or needed side dishes. If you plan to attend—or if you can help by bringing chili or a side—please sign up in the back. Hosted by the Stewardship Committee