For even the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve...
Mark 10:45
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.
St. Paul's 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.
St. Paul's 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.
Areas for Volunteering
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.
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.
Evangelism Committee Contact - Marlis Hilden
Meets every Tuesday in Pastor's office at 4:30 p.m.
Mission: We care ministry. To take care of the shut-ins and reach the unchurched in the community.
Mission: We care ministry. To take care of the shut-ins and reach the unchurched in the community.
Fellowship and Family Committee
Contact - Brandi Beller
Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Trunk or Treat
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 with our Cornucopia each November.
Activities: Our church, in partnership with local agencies and organizations, cooperate in responding to hunger and poverty prevalent in our community with our Cornucopia each November.
Sewing Circle
Meets 2nd & 4th Monday of the month at 9 a.m. in the church basement.
Mission: 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 someone sews it together. They are collected twice a year and sent to Lutheran World Relief (or Orphan Grain Train)
Mission: 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 someone sews it together. They are collected twice a year and sent to Lutheran World Relief (or Orphan Grain Train)
Serve in our church
Use your unique gifts to help build the Kingdom.
St. Paul's members provide various services to persons in need. If you are in need of counseling, assistance, visitation or help with physical needs, we may be able to help or direct you to community agencies where help is available. Contact the church office for direction.
Volunteer FAQ
How do I volunteer?
Call the church office or attend one of the small group activities.
How do I volunteer with kids?
Contact the church office or Brandi Beller.
How do I volunteer with music?
Contact Pastor Kenny if you can play the organ or would like to help with the praise team.
How do I volunteer with students?
Contact the School office or Administrator, Pam Whightsil