A Family Church
on the Grow

Families are inclusive.  Families enjoy each other's company.  Families spend time together, growing, celebrating, having fun.  Families are united around a common purpose. 

The St. Paul's family is a growing group of people united around a common mission.  We invite you to learn more about this family and consider joining us for worship, study and fellowship.

Church Connections

As a member congregation of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, St. Paul's is part of a global mission to share the Gospel message of salvation in Jesus Christ.  In addition   to supporting missionaries in other countries, the LC-MS also maintains universities and seminaries for the training of church workers.  It is also involved in media and publishing, making ministry resources available to congregations and schools.

The congregation is affiliated regionally with other churches in the Iowa District West.  Conferences, retreats, mission projects and consultations are part of the District's ministry to its member congregations and schools.

 

Growing in the Family

Confirmation is a 3-year program for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students.  The study is based on Luther's Small Catechism and includes church history, memory work, attendance at weekly classes and Sunday morning Bible study.  Students also participate in worship as acolytes.  The class is taught by Pastor Kenny.

 

Christian School  St. Paul's Lutheran School is open to children from 3 years through 6th grade.  Small classes, certificated teachers, and high standards provide the best in full-time Christian education.  Before and after school care are available.  See the school's website for more information about enrollment and program.

Sunday School  Classes for children from preschool through elementary grades meet every Sunday from 9:30 to 10:30 am.  Volunteer teachers use Bible-based curricular materials to apply Biblical truths to young lives.  Open to all. 

VBS registration link Other Ministries to children include Daisys, Brownies, Girl Scouts, and Cub Scouts.

Easter Celebration - 2011

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Confirmation Classes  Youth from 6th-8th grades meet weekly during the school year for instruction leading up to the Rite of Confirmation, when youth confirm the promise made for them at their Baptism.

Juniors in Fellowship (JIF)  MIddle school students meet periodically for a variety of activities, including some hosted regionally for youth from other Lutheran churches.

Lutheran Youth Fellowship (LYF)  High school youth gather for fellowship activities, some of which involve youth from the greater Sioux City area

 

Bible Studies  A variety of studies are open to all.  Some meet during the week and others meet on Sunday morning during the Sunday School hour.  Some studies take place as part of Fellowship gatherings.  (see Fellowships)

Adult Instruction Class  These classes acquaint adults with the basics of the Christian faith from the Lutheran perspective.  Classes are open to members and prospective members of the congregation.

Church Library  A growing collection of books and periodicals is open for perusal and checkout.  The library is housed in the church basement.

 

Stephen Ministry

Prayer Chain

Lamplighters

Parish Nurse

Merry Widows

 

Cantate Choir  Men and women who are confirmed members and are interested in singing. Currently 9 men and women. Mission: To sing praises to God and contribute to the worship service. Don Horsted, Director

Social Concerns Committee – Contact - Kathy Coyle.

Mission: We as members of St. Paul’s Church, empowered by the spirit of God, seek to carry on Christ’s compassionate teaching healing ministry. We are moved to respond with deeds of kindness, sensitive to the needs of members of our congregation and our community.

Activities: Our church, in partnership with local agencies and organizations, cooperate in responding to hunger and poverty prevalent in our community. Relevant to financial and basis needs, we supplement food, clothing, shelter and health care by assisting our people in crisis situations. We strive to stabilize adverse problem areas in helping people to help themselves.

Our monthly “Dollar a Day” Program responds to specific needs of local and worldwide charitable organization as they carry on their extensive activities.

The Fellowship Club  Contact – Tim Draube

Mission: Usually meet once a month for a service project or fellowship to meet the needs of the younger members of the congregation.

Activities:  Decorate the church for Christmas, serve an Advent service supper and sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt, sponsor guest speakers, and have parties. There are several young children among the families in the Fellowship Club and they are always included by participating or having a separate activity

Women's League  Contact – Cecile Michael   Open to women 18 years or older. Meets the First Thursday of every month at 1 p.m. (different May, August, September & December; no meeting in July) in the parish hall in the church basement. Mission: To serve the church, do various charity works, provide mission aid, and fellowship and Bible studies for the members in their group.

Sewing Circle  Contact – Beverly McCallister   Meets 2nd & 4th Monday of the month at 9 a.m. in the church basement.

quiltersMission: We make quilts for Lutheran World Relief, which are sent where needed in the United States and Foreign Countries.

Activities: Some of the group cut out three different sizes of squares from material either given to us or bought. The squares are sewn together and pinned around the outside, and then someones sews it together. They are collected twice a year and sent to Lutheran World Relief (or Orphan Grain Train)