FROM THE DESK OF . . .
Sunday, August 24 and Monday, August 25, 2025
From the desk of Linda Gerlach:
FALL BIBLE STUDY – during the summer I always spend time making plans for our Fall Bible Study series. In recent years, we have studied the first 4 seasons of THE CHOSEN. This series has given many of us a better understanding of the ministry of Jesus as He walked on this earth.
Season 5 of THE CHOSEN is not yet available on DVD, so we have opted to begin studying Season 5 after Christmas. Copies of the study guides for seasons 1-4 continue to be available on the table under the TV in The Gathering Place.
GOD CONNECTS is the study that we will be using this fall, beginning the week of September 14. It was written by Lutheran Hour ministries. We used this study a number of years ago and believe that it is a good time to spend time in this study again. Pastor Green uses the 12 videos from this series during new member classes but we will add a well-written and updated study guide.
This 12 session series covers the basic beliefs and teachings of our faith. As humans we cannot connect with God on our own, but the good news is that GODCONNECTS with us! Wherever you are in your walk of faith, this study will help you explore what the Bible says about God and His plan for your life.
Chapters include: Why Jesus?, Why the Bible?, God’s Law, Nature of God, Who is Jesus Christ?, Who is the Holy Spirit?, Prayer, Baptism, Confession and Absolution, Communion, The End of Time and Christian Life.
In The Gathering Place, there is a display with copies of the study guide, GOD CONNECTS gel pens for you to take, a “business card” with times of classes and also sample copies of the study guide for you to view.
Everyone is welcome to join classes beginning Sunday, September 14 at 9:30am and Wednesday, September 17 at 11:00am in the Bible study room. Come and review the basics of our faith and learn what great things GOD has done to CONNECT with you!
FOLLOWING THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PAUL – in October, I will share a video of the trip I took to Greece back in June. The tour that I was on followed the footsteps of St. Paul. It was a great tour and I am looking forward to sharing more about my time there! This will be done during our regular Bible class times on a Sunday and Wednesday, specific dates to be announced.
God bless you all as you grow in your study of God’s word and learn more of His great love for you! Linda Gerlach
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, Aiden Gallineau, Pastor Green, Anne Gross, Marlyn 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: HEALTHCARE FACILITIES: Mary Jo Bishop
MILITARY: Matthew Daugherty, Eric Davis, Aaron Fix, Zachary Kijowski, Joe Kloc, Jack Lambros, Joshua Lindsley, Christopher Manth, Kyle Rae and Travis Shaffer.
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LUTHERAN WOMEN IN MISSION (LWML) NEWS:
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 –
First and Second Year Classes – The 2025 -2026 Confirmation classes are going to begin on Thursday, September 4. Letters of invitation have been sent to potential new seventh grade students and to our returning eighth graders. Please contact the church office if you have not received a mailing. We’ll be seeing you soon.