FROM THE DESK OF . . .
Sunday, May 10 & Monday, May 11, 2026
From the desk of Pastor Ernie Green:
Mother’s Day:
I’d like to send out a great big thank you to our mothers and grandmothers, and to all who serve in the stead of those people. One of the most difficult and demanding jobs on earth is that of a mother, and it’s a job that you don’t retire from, it’s lifelong. Where would we be without our mothers. I’d hate to know such a thing. I wish that I could be with you today to honor you but know that you’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Confirmation:
Last Sunday was a wonderful day at St. Paul Lutheran. During our 10:45 Worship service, Maximus Brothers, Addison Glogowski, Evan Manson, and Erin Oakes confirmed in the presence of family, friends, and their brothers and sisters in faith at St. Paul. This day was extra special for Cindy and I because our grandson Maximus was one of our confirmands.
KREW End of year:
There is only one more week of KREW for this school year. Sunday, May 17 is our final class, and our KREW students will be singing in church prior to the Children’s Message during the 10:45 Worship service on that morning. Thank you to our teachers and KREW leaders for your dedication to the children of St. Paul. Thank you also to our parents who bring their children faithfully every Sunday. If it seems as though KREW ends earlier this year, it’s because we always end a week prior to Memorial Day, and that comes on the weekend of May 24, which also happens to be Pentecost Sunday. Enjoy your summertime. Be safe.
Cancer Journey:
I’m writing this message on Tuesday, May 5, or Cinco de Mayo. I don’t anticipate being with you this Sunday as I was scheduled to have the lower lobe of my left lung surgically removed at Roswell on Friday the 8th. I’m not sure how long I’ll be off, but you know that I’ll be there as soon as possible, and as soon as the Drs. give me the Okay. I expect to be hospitalized anywhere from two to seven days, depending on the type of work they have to do once they get in there. Prayers are more than welcome. Thank you.
We have a Savior; His name is Jesus. He is always there for us. Be thankful.
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, Jim Dallmann, Zachary Dawson, Bev Deer, Elijah Desouza, Carmen Dexheimer, Miguel Diaz, Vicki Doucette, Dean Durow, Mildred Enney, Ryan Essenburg, Maureen Finch and her sister Colleen, Amy and David Fleischman, Bob Fritz, Cindy & Pastor Green, Anne Gross, Marlyn Gross, Margie Hadsell, Bonnie Haskell, Amanda Hughey, Loraine Jensen, Kathy & Steve Keller, Pastor Dennis Krueger, MaryBeth Lee, Sue & Jeff Licht, Connie Maerten, Jackie Malinowski, Eunice & Jim Manth, Jason McNair, Mel Miller, Ron Moll, Mike Mueller, Kathy Nagel, Maryanne Novack, ,McKenna O’Neil, Jim Peron, Gloria & Bill Pittler, Doris Rae, Meredith Roberts, Joy Rohring, Wayne Reichert, Jane Ruppert, Joe Sarzyniak, Leni Schofield, Dane Scott, Chris Thomas, Audrey Truax, Kathy Warriner, Jean Watters, Frank Wendt, Gail Wolf, Shirley Wurl & Burton Zeitz
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:
- EASTERN DISTRICT LWML CONVENTION “GIFTS FROM THE HEART” Ingathering: Luthercare can use supplies to create “engagement kits” for needy children in Lancaster, PA. Items needed include crayons, colored pencils and activity books. Donations will be accepted for the next 4 weeks and can be placed in the labeled bin in the little library area near The Gathering Place. Convention Mite Walk donations will also be accepted and can be placed in the wooden “For Office” box in a labeled envelope. For further information contact Marge Stoelting at 716-449-1688. Thank you for your support.
- LWML INK CARTRIDGE RECYCLING FUNDRAISER has been resumed. Only inkjet printer cartridges will be accepted. The only brands currently being accepted are Canon, HP, and Epson. The average amount earned per qualifying inkjet cartridge is $0.51. You may place your donation in the labeled container on the shelf in The Gathering Place next to back entrance staircase. Thank you for your support.
- 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-distlwml.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 classes are finished until September. Enjoy the summer, but please keep attending worship and serving your acolyte assignments.