Pastor’s Corner – February 2021

We’ve crossed into a fresh new year and I wonder how are you doing? Really, how are you doing? Are you able to see hope and the promise and a vision of what the future will be like? Are you able to see hope in the coming vaccines? Are you able to imagine excitement for this, our 100th year at Saint Paul? I pray that, despite COVID and other realities, you are able to hold hope and gratitude in your heart. If you are struggling to do that, consider this the sign you were waiting for. Please reach out to me. I’ll listen as you vent, we can pray together, and I will continue to personally pray for you. 

In this second month of our fresh new year are a few things. February, this year is quite the potluck of events. February 7th is Super Bowl 55 and the 14th is Valentine’s Day. Lent begins in February this year, beginning with Ash Wednesday on the 17th. Because I have to get very near to impose ashes, it would not be safe for either of us in this pandemic. We’ll have an online-only Ash Wednesday service. Spoiler alert – you’ll need a candle. 😉 

This Lent, the mid-week services after Ash Wednesday will be in-person services. We’ll look at God’s covenants, beginning with the early ones like Noah and Abraham. Please see the rest of The Pilot for a clip-and-save of the dates and times. 

I’ll sign off this month with a reminder about our hope. 

“but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31 

Soli Deo Gloria! 

St. Paul Congregation Birthday Party

With the restrictions that we are in right now, we will not be hosting the Congregation Birthday Party this year.

Instead, on Sunday, February 21 after the worship service, the Fellowship Committee will be offering cupcakes to the congregation.

We will also be delivering some of the cupcakes to those unable to attend the worship service.

We still want to take the opportunity to celebrate this year’s birthdays, so be sure to pick up your cupcake as you exit the sanctuary. 

Happy Birthday to all of the congregation of St. Paul!

Sunday School Valentine Card Making

On Sunday, February 7 at 9:15 am (right after the Sunday school opening), the Sunday school classes will be hosting their annual Valentine Making Event in the Fellowship Hall. 

We would like to invite the entire congregation to come and join us in having a great time designing and crafting Valentine cards. We will have a variety of materials available for Valentine construction. You only need to bring your creativity and imagination. 

We will be distributing the cards during church on Sunday, February 14 and mailing cards to those who are unable to join us in person.

As always these days, we will be distancing, grouping by families, wearing face coverings and have plenty of hand sanitizer available.