Who is Jesus to you? Last week (6/16), we heard about some of the ways in which everything is topsy-turvy in the Kin-dom of God – frequently using the least expected individuals to do the least expected things. Please join us for worship this Sunday (6/16) at 9:30 a.m., when we join the disciples of… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – 20 June 2024
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St. Paul’s Newsletter – 13 June 2024
Greetings, Friends; and Happy Father’s Day (almost)! Did you know…? I am the Lord; I have spoken, and I will do it Last week (6/09), we heard about some of the struggles Jesus faced in his life of ministry, and we talked about who may obtain membership in the family of Christ (hint: “Whoever” –… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – 13 June 2024
St. Paul’s Newsletter – 6 June 2024
Hello, Dear Friends! I hope this letter finds you well, and that you have all recovered somewhat from our recent weather disasters. Here’s a look at what’s coming soon at St. Paul’s. A Grain of Wheat, A Withered Hand, and Clay Jars Last week (6/02), we heard what a grain of wheat, a withered hand,… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – 6 June 2024
St. Paul’s Newsletter – 30 May 2024
Greetings, One and All! I was pleased to hear from many of you that you survived last weekend’s tornado without physical injuries or structural damage to your homes. I hope that, by now, you have also managed to clean up the destruction to your yards, and that your electricity has been restored. Several of us… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – 30 May 2024
St. Paul’s Newsletter – 23 May 2024
Church on the Lake Last Sunday, May 19, we journeyed to Claremore Lake to have our Pentecost service outside – and what a glorious service it was! Our chefs provided quite a feast afterwards. Some might say that on Pentecost this year the Holy Spirit visited us in the form of smoke from a charcoal grill!… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – 23 May 2024
St. Paul’s Newsletter – 16 May 2024
Special Location & Time Change for This Sunday’s Service This Sunday, May 19, is Pentecost. In recognition of this special day in the season of the Church, several changes to our regular schedule will be in place. Rather than meeting at our normal time at the church building, we will worship and celebrate the eucharist… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – 16 May 2024
St. Paul’s Newsletter – 9 May 2024
Happy (almost) Mother’s Day! Sanctified in Truth Last week (5/05) in our gospel lesson, Jesus urged his disciples, “abide in my love.” We discovered some of the ways that accepting this invitation may affect what we say and do in our own lives. That lesson also revealed another of the seven “I Am” statements made… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – 9 May 2024
St. Paul’s Newsletter – 4 April 2024
Friends – What a glorious Holy Week it was! Many thanks to those who helped to organize, to those who participated, and to those who attended the various services offered during the special week! Hopefully some traditions have been established which will continue for years to come! I believe this will be a fantastic Eastertide!… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – 4 April 2024
St. Paul’s Newsletter – 28 March 2024
Blessings, Dear Friends! Holy Week Details Holy Week is in full swing, so be sure to mark your calendars for the following events! Christian Formation Last Sunday, the Sunday of the Passion (3/24), we discussed chapter 7 – The Rung of Renewal – in the book Ladder to the Light by Steven Charleston. A Native American,… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – 28 March 2024
Way of Love in Lent Bible Study
Shelby continues our Lenten Bible Study video series