Mark your calendars for VBS!

The dates have been set and the curriculum has been chosen.  Our Vacation Bible School will be held at St. Paul's from June 2-6 from 6:15-8:15.  An evening meal WILL be provided, so kids can come straight from ball practice.   

 

Join the Friendship Trek VBS, where kids discover new friends and build a powerful relationship with their Forever Friend, Jesus Christ!

As always, VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!  Please see Pastor, Mary R., Sheryl H. or Candace A. to volunteer to help!

Ethan and Taylor Receive God and Me Badge

Pastor spent some time working with Ethan and Taylor and now they will be receiving their "God & Me" badge for cub scouts! 

Confirmation 2008

Seven students were confirmed at St. Paul's in March.

God's blessings to Kory, Tim, Kyle, Cassie, Torie, Paige and Becca, who are pictured here with Pastor Koch.

Funeral for Margaret

Margaret's funeral will be held on Wednesday, March 26 at 10:30 at the church. Please remember her family in your prayers!

Preparing to Worship--Sunday, March 9

Fifth Sunday in Lent

Scripture Lessons:
Ezekiel 31:1-14
Romans 8:1-11
John 11

Hymns
Scroll down on the link I give you, to the Hymn title. Click on the title to hear the tune, and click on the word "lyrics" at the end to read the lyrics.

97 - Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed
264 - I Know That My Redeemer Lives
94 - Christ the Life of All the Living

Praying the Psalms in Lent-March 3-9

Monday, March 3 --Psalm 40
Pray this Psalm and be encouraged
to trust in the Lord above all things.

Tuesday, March 4 – Psalm 142
When you pray, you can tell the
Lord about everything that
concerns you.

Wednesday, Mar 5 – Psalm 119:25-32
The Lord promises that His Word
can help and comfort us.

Thursday, March 6 – Psalm 9
The Lord will save us from all our
enemies. Remember that your
worst enemies are sin, death and the
power of the devil.

Friday, March 7 -- Psalm 55:1-11
Have you ever wanted to “fly away
and be at rest” (verse 6)? Remember
Jesus’ promise, “Come to me and I
will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)

Saturday, March 8 – Psalm 32
This is one of several Penitential
Psalms in which sin is confessed and
forgiveness is enjoyed.

Sunday, March 9 - Psalm 4
This Psalm is a prayer of peace in the
midst of a life filled with anxiety.

Praying the Psalms in Lent March 10-16

Praying the Psalms in Lent.

Monday, March 10 --Psalm 139
Be comforted to know that your
Lord knows you intimately..

Tuesday, March 11 – Psalm 116
Saint Augustine said, “Let our soul
sing these words, brethren and most
beloved sons. Let us be taught, and
let us abide, and let us sing them
with the saints.”

Wednesday, Mar 12 – Psalm 49
The Lord promises that His Word
can help and comfort us.

Thursday, March 13 – Psalm 56
The Lord will save us from all our
enemies. Remember that your
worst enemies are sin, death and the
power of the devil.

Friday, March 14 -- Psalm 28
This is a Psalm to sing as you rejoice
in your salvation.

Saturday, March 15 – Psalm 43
The Psalms teach us to find peace
and delight in God even if the world
gives us trouble.

Sunday, March 16 - Psalm 24
This Psalm reminds us to be
constantly ready to receive blessing
from the Lord..