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05/30/26

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:16-20

Friends and members of St. Paul’s,

Former LCMS president Rev. Gerald Kieschnick was fond of saying that we have the problem of committing sins of omission (not helping others when we could help them), commission (intentionally harming others), and no mission. The above verses from Mattherw 28 remind us that we have a Triune God that is all about missionary work, and this includes baptism, our Lord’s teaching, and His promises to be with us through it all. What a blessing and a privilege to be both the recipients and participants of His mission.

Yours in Christ,

Pastor Krenz

9am Worship This Sunday: This Sunday we will be moving to our summer 9am worship schedule. This week’s theme is titled “Unpacking the Great Commission” from Matthew 28:16-20. Throughout the summer we will continue to have our 6:30pm Monday night service.

Summer Bible Reading Plan: This summer we are suggesting that congregational members and friends immerse themselves in the Epistles of St. Paul though a 90-day reading plan. You can pick up the daily reading plan at church or go to the newsletter to fine it. This is a one chapter a day reading plan, and this week we will be looking at 1 Thessalonians and parts of 2 Thessalonians.

DCE Call Committee Update:

The DCE call committee went through the paperwork on 10 DCE Candidates. In the next few weeks, we will be contacting them, engage their interest in a position at St. Paul’s, and setting up interviews. Our next call meeting is scheduled for June 30th at 6 pm.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Class 10:15 am This Sunday in our series on “Christian Churches—How Are We Similar? How Are We Different?” We will continue our look at Southern Baptists beliefs and practices and then move into a discussion on non-denominational churches. Please join us in the fellowship hall.

Children’s Sunday School and Youth 8th -12th grade: Both meet at 10:15 am

TRIVIA NIGHT Eve’s Restoration Thursday, June 25 at 6 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm)$25/per person or $150/per table of six. Sign UP fliers in church narthex or sign up at Around the World- Summer Trivia Night 🌍✈️

Tropical Trek! VBS 2026 June 8th – 12th -We are in search of the following items to decorate for VBS: Palm tree decor (inflatable, hangable, or attachable to a wall)Leaf banners/décor. Tropical animal decorations or stuffed animals. Tropical flower decor - banners, fake florals, flower leis. Rattan/grass skirts. A large piece or small roll of kraft/butcher paper (ideally 4 ft by 16 ft)If you are interested in donating or lending any of these items for VBS AND/OR you are interested in putting together decorations before we decorate on June 6th and 7th, or you have interest in helping to place/hang decorations on those dates, please text Carleigh at 618-719-9307. Sign up your child for VBS at the church web site.

Food Pantry Update: Needs: Chili and Saltines 5/20 Served: 25 Families = 52 Adults + 12 Children

Golf Tournament- Pick up a flier in the Narthex for the Bob Streuter Memorial Golf Tournament on June 13th.