FROM THE DESK OF . . .
Sunday, July 6 and Monday, July 7, 2025
From the desk of Pastor Ernie Green:
Independence Day:
One of our focuses this weekend is on celebrating our nation’s Independence. We receive the freedoms that we do because of that independence. Over the past 249 years, many changes have come to this country, some good . . . and some horrible, yet God is still in control. If we ever allow this nation to forget the God Who led and sustained us during our journey, then we will be finished as a great world power. It has been the collective faith in God through His Son and our Savior Jesus Christ that has moved us forward thus far. Please pray for this native land that we would return to His ways, and not the ways of the world around us. God bless America, our home, sweet home!
St. Paul Family Picnic reminder:
Don’t forget to add Sunday, July 27 to your calendar as we will be holding our 10:45 worship service at the West Canal Marina on Tonawanda Creek Road. The picnic will begin as soon as worship is over. Alps catering is supplying their great tasting picnic food again this year. It’s a great day to celebrate God’s blessings to St. Paul. Please sign up on the triangular kiosk with the number that are attending so that we can give our caterer an accurate count. In the event of bad weather, everything will be moved to church. Please pray for favorable weather.
Little Food Pantry:
The little food pantry that was built and installed by our own Eagle Scout candidate Jacob Burrow has been getting some attention. I haven’t seen anyone taking from it, but I have witnessed St. Paul members filling it. Many of our people have been bringing in non-perishable food to supply the pantry and leaving things in the bins in the Gathering Place. Others have been filling it directly. Thank you to all who have been supporting this project and ministry. The people of St. Paul always come through. You are a blessing.
Heat and Humidity:
Two of my least favorite words. Be careful in these conditions, don’t overwork and stay hydrated. Most things can wait until it isn’t so oppressive outside. If I can help you in any way, let me know.
In the precious name of our Lord of Lords and King of Kings, Jesus.
Pastor Ernie Green
All are welcome at St. Paul Lutheran – Please allow God’s love to work in and through you to brighten the lives of members and visitors alike.
+ PRAYER CONCERNS for our St. Paul Family +
HEALING: Bill Baessler, Paul Baessler, Lorraine Carroll, Karen Cowell, Zachary Dawson, Bev Deer, Elijah Desouza, Miguel Diaz, Joyce Dolpp, Dean Durow, Mildred Enney, Ryan Essenburg, Maureen Finch and her sister Colleen, Amy and David Fleischman, Bob Fritz, Pastor Green, Anne Gross, Margie Hadsell, Bonnie Haskell, Amanda Hughey, Loraine Jensen, Steve Keller, Pastor Dennis Krueger, MaryBeth Lee, Sue & Jeff Licht, Connie Maerten, Jackie Malinowski, Eunice & Jim Manth, Jason McNair, Mel Miller, Mike Mueller, Kathy Nagel, McKenna O’Neil, Gloria & Bill Pittler, Doris Rae, Joy Rohring, Wayne Reichert, Jane Ruppert, Joe Sarzyniak, Leni Schofield, Randy Scott, Chris Thomas, Audrey Truax, Deb Tyler, Kathy Warriner, Frank Wendt, Gail Wolf, Shirley Wurl and Barbara Yate’s son, Ron.
AT HOME: Marlyn Gross under Hospice Care HEALTHCARE FACILITIES: Mary Jo Bishop
MILITARY: Matthew Daugherty, Eric Davis, Aaron Fix, Zachary Kijowski, Joe Kloc, Joshua Lindsley, Christopher Manth, Kyle Rae, and Travis Shaffer.
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LUTHERAN WOMEN IN MISSION (LWML) NEWS:
THANK YOU: Thank you for all your pledge donations to the mite walk which Marge Stoelting and Joy Staggers-Deberny participated in during the Lutheran Women in Mission Convention held last week end. 1,627 people walked a 1 mile route over the 2 state Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge connecting Nebraska and Iowa, raising a preliminary amount of $73,516. It’s not too late to give a donation. Also, 33 new mission grants have been selected and will be posted in the Gathering Place. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. For further information please contact Marge Stoelting at 716-449-1688.
The Planet Green Recycle Fundraiser accepts ALL brands of ink cartridges. You can drop off ALL your empty cartridges in the labeled bin in the Gathering Place.
See the bulletin board in the Gathering Place for the most current Mite and Mission Grant Reports or go to the national web site lwml.org and the district web site east-distrlwml.org. Your continued prayers and support is greatly appreciated.
- For questions on any Lutheran Women in Mission news, you may contact either Bea Hapeman (716 -327-2400) or Marge Stoelting (716-693-7555).
***Mite boxes, Eastern District Newsletter, The LINK etc. can all be found on The Information Center in The Gathering Place.
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Confirmation Class Assignments – God bless our Confirmands!
Next year’s classes, we’ll see you in September! Continue to join us on Sunday and Monday. Nothing ended just because Confirmation classes are finished for the Summer.