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New Phone: 419-629-2502 Fax: 419-629-3207
Saturday
Evenings FAMILY WORSHIP 5:00 p.m. Sunday
Mornings SPIRIT SAFARI
CLUB 9:00 a.m. For children of
all ages FAMILY WORSHIP 10:15 a.m. CHECK OUT THE
NEWS! See the NEWS & EVENTS section of this web site for
events, photos and more details on what is happening here at St. Paul UCC,
New Bremen. SENIOR LUNCHEON Thursday, May 17,
noon BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS Sunday, May 20,
3:30 p.m. PENTECOST CELEBRATION May 26 & 27
CONTACT US |
WELCOME TO We encourage you to share in the life and
ministries of St. Paul United Church of Christ. Enjoy the experiences of this
church with its rich heritage, dating back to the beginning of New Bremen in
1833. Please feel welcome to join into any of the diverse programs that
appeal to you and to your family. We the people of
EDUCATIONAL BUILDING
The Board of Christian Education has been
evaluating its programs and taking time for vision into the future. After
careful study and discernment, the Board presented Council recently with its
Vision Statement: Partnering with families,
the St. Paul UCC Board of Christian Education strives to guide our children
to the following through weekly educational opportunities and ongoing mission
outreach: 1.
Be biblically literate; be unafraid of the
Bible and how to access what is in it. 2.
Have a vibrant prayer life. 3.
Be inquisitive and unafraid of their faith
and be able to articulate their faith. 4.
Have a heart for mission and service; to
experience mission work. 5.
Be able to discover their gifts and work
hard at developing them. 6.
Connect with our church. 7.
Grow disciples of all ages. To stay focused on the vision, the Board of Christian
Education has transformed its membership to include people who are interested
in each of the above areas of ministry. In other words, prayer and biblical
literacy will be a large part of Spirit Safari Club. Classes will be held
monthly focusing on mission. Discipleship is now key. At March’s Board of Christian Education meeting, CE
Director, Stephanie Dicke, offered the Board a survey of congregational
vitality and its focus on youth and children from Vibrant Faith Ministries.
Questions included: 1. Do adults regularly greet young people by
name and ask about their interests? 2. Is input sought from young people regarding
congregational programs, priorities, and concerns? 3. Does our congregation pray for issues
relevant to young people? 4. Do adults personally invite young people to
participate in congregational events? 5. Do our young people know what their parents,
grandparents, and godparents value and believe? 6. Can young people name five or more adults
from our congregation who care about them? 7. Do our worship styles and formats speak to
multiple generations? 8. Does our congregation celebrate how members
express their faith beyond the congregation? 9. Do families talk about how their faith
impacts their financial decisions? 10. Is there is a sense that God is active and
doing things in the life of this congregation? Whether you have children,
grandchildren, godchildren or are a friend or mentor to children or youth,
please take time to answer these questions. I challenge you to get to know
our children and youth by name. Discover their interests. Volunteer to help
with Spirit Safari Club, Discover, or one of our many Youth Groups. Let’s
continue to make Blessings, Becky PASTOR BECKY IS ON FACEBOOK! Yet another way to reach Becky is via Facebook. Simply put in a “friend
request” and she will include you in this growing ministry. PRAYER
CHAIN If you have a joy or
concern you would like lifted up in prayer, the Prayer Chain is ready and
available. Please contact Pastor Becky at 419.953.1152
or berbstrang@stpaulnb.org
with your prayer request. You are also invited to join this growing ministry.
All are welcome! |
