FROM THE DESK OF . . .
Sunday, December 14 & Monday, December 15, 2025
Service to the Kingdom of God:
We may lose a lot of daylight this time of year, but the light of Christ burns most brightly now. People become more generous, with their time, their treasures, and with their love. We see it happening in so many ways during this time. The Angel Tree gets filled up after the donation of gift cards to support our brothers and sisters who are experiencing some type of financial disadvantage. We find it easier to identify volunteers for greeting, candle lighting, ushering, etc. In other words, St. Paul Lutheran Church and Preschool is blessed by everyone who serves in any capacity, you are truly appreciated.
Over the past months we’ve seen many people coming out to support the Family Ministry Committee during Trunk or Treat, Oktoberfest, our St. Paul Family Christmas along with the church decorating. The old saying still goes . . . many hands make light the load and that is accurate. Maryann Magil heads the Family Ministry Team and she has done a great job coordinating these events. When you see her, thank her. And thank you for all you do to serve our Lord at St. Paul. You are a blessing to us all. And while we’re in a thankful spirit, please take a moment to thank anyone you see serving at church. Elders, ushers, greeters. Let them know that their service is appreciated. This can be done year round, get in the habit.
Advent mid-week meals:
We gather for Advent worship on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM. Prior to that, different families and groups within the congregation provide meals at 5:30 PM. On the first Wednesday the Women of St. Paul prepared and served some delicious lasagna. Week two’s menu included sloppy joes and potato salad. The Board of Elders and the members of the Church Council prepared and served this. Next Wednesday, Luis and Desirea Mojica will be providing our meal. I don’t know what they will be serving, but I’m certain that it will be delicious as well. Come out and spend time with us in fellowship, then worship. Everyone is always welcome and invited.
The Peace and Joy of Christmas is fast approaching; be watchful, for the Son of Man is coming. God bless you and yours.
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, April Carlin, Lorraine Carroll, Karen Cowell, Zachary Dawson, Bev Deer, Elijah Desouza, Miguel Diaz, Vicki Doucette, Dean Durow, Mildred Enney, Ryan Essenburg, Maureen Finch and her sister Colleen, Amy and David Fleischman, Bob Fritz, Aiden Gallineau, Cindy Green, Pastor Green, Anne Gross, Marlyn Gross, Margie Hadsell, Bonnie Haskell, Steve Hauer, Amanda Hughey, Loraine Jensen, Steve Keller, Paula Kopf, Pastor Dennis Krueger, MaryBeth Lee, Sue & Jeff Licht, Connie Maerten, Jackie Malinowski, Eunice & Jim Manth, Donna McKeown, Jason McNair, Mel Miller, Mike Mueller, Kathy Nagel, Maryanne Novack, McKenna O’Neil, Gloria & Bill Pittler, Doris Rae, Meredith Roberts, Joy Rohring, Wayne Reichert, Jane Ruppert, Joe Sarzyniak,
Leni Schofield, Paul Stolzenfels, Chris Thomas, Audrey Truax, Deb Tyler, Kathy Warriner, Jean Watters,Frank Wendt, Gail Wolf, Shirley Wurl, Barbara Yates and her son, Ron.
AT HOME: Joyce Dolpp 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:
LUTHERAN WOMEN IN MISSION (LWML) YOUNG REP: Looking for a young woman, preferably between the ages of 22-35, that could attend the Lutheran Women in Mission (LWML) 2026 Eastern District Convention, June 12-14,2026 at the Double Tree Resort in Lancaster, PA, as a Young Woman Representative(YWR). Transportation, registration, meals and hotel expenses will be paid by the district. If interested contact Marge Stoelting at mesandmds@yahoo.com.
- See the bulletin board in the Gathering Place for the most current Mite and Mission Grant Reports or go to the national web site organd 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 – Thursday, December 18, 2025
First Year Class – Read “The Apostles’ Creed,” Questions 86 -95, pages 102 – 108 from Luther’s Small Catechism.
Read Chapter 13 from The Story, “The King Who Had It All.” Attend church and complete a Worship Report Form.
Mentor Question: What makes the season of Advent so important to believers in the One True God?
Second Year Class – Read “The Apostles’ Creed,” Questions 86 -95, pages 102 – 108 from Luther’s Small Catechism. Complete Lesson 12 “Sin; Law and Gospel” from Exploring Luther’s Small Catechism. Attend church and complete a Worship Report Form.
Mentor Question: What makes the season of Advent so important to believers in the One True God?