FROM THE DESK OF . . .
Sunday, June 22 and Monday, June 23, 2025
From the desk of Pastor Ernie Green:
Changing of the Guard:
In just a week, Linda Gerlach will be ending her ministry as the Director of Family Ministry. Linda invented the position, and that same model that she created has been copied by numerous other Lutheran churches. The people at St. Paul have been clearly blessed because of Linda’s expertise and Godly service. She will be missed, but she isn’t going anywhere, as she will still serve St. Paul as she continues on in her duties as the Director of Adult Christian Education, another ministry that she has successfully directed for many years.
All is not lost in Family Ministry as Maryann Magil has stepped up to take Linda’s place in leading this important ministry. Maryann has served in a number of areas at St. Paul, and all of that experience has led her to this directorship. I’ve watched as she has lent her time and skills to KREW, St. Paul’s Church Council, Sisters in Christ, and most Family Ministry activities. I am looking forward to see all that Maryann brings to this position. I expect great things from her. Please pray for both Linda and Maryann in all that they do to serve St. Paul.
Summer Bible Study: Here’s another reminder that our Bible Classes during the summer months will be meeting on Wednesdays only at 11:00 AM in the education area Bible Study Room. Stop in on Wednesdays where we meet in an air-conditioned classroom. I made a mistake last week in the Order of Worship where I listed Sunday as still being a time for class. That will start again in the Fall.
Summer Hours: Just a reminder that we began our summer schedule last week, which means that the office is closed on Fridays. If there is an emergency on a Friday, then please call me. For all other church business, please call the church office on Monday. Please don’t bother Carolyn at home.
Volunteer Award: Last Summer, we initiated an award that is a plaque hanging in the Gathering Place. This is called the Todd Urban Servant of Christ Award, named after one of the greatest volunteers we have ever known. In our first year, we honored two individuals for their spirit of service to St. Paul. If you look, then you will see that the award has been removed, and this is because a new recipient is being added. It will be returned soon with a new name.
God’s peace and grace go with you today,
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:
The 41st LWML Biennial Convention (June 26th-29th) will livestream all convention sessions. Links for the livestream will be posted prominently on the Convention Central webpage at lwml.org.
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.