Next Wednesday, Oct. 19th, at 6:30pm we will be starting a new study on the book, "Forgive Us Our Sins." For more information, study guides, and where to get a copy of the book, click below. All are welcome! Come and discuss!
Reformation Hymn Sing - Pie & Ice Cream Social - Oct.26
Join us here at St. Paul for another hymn sing on October 26th at 6:30pm! We will sing many familiar hymns and eat delicious pie with ice cream afterwards. Everything is complimentary. All are welcome!
With the Reformation being celebrated right around the corner, on October 31st, our hymns will primarily be selected from authors who championed this amazing movement. The reformation was all about returning to the one source of truth, the Word of God, and the one source of comfort preached in its pages, Jesus Christ. Through faith in him alone because of God's grace alone, all people can find forgiveness, hope, and new life that lasts forever and ever.
Sunday School Kick Off Party & Potluck - Sept. 11
From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:15-17
With the start of a new school year right around the corner, we look forward to a new year of Sunday School right after worship at 10:15am every Sunday!
We learn many good things from our school curriculum, however, we don't learn about the most important things such as God, who we are, why we matter, where we truly come from, God's love for us and his plan to save us, and our mission as his messengers!
All of this and more begins on September 11th when we will kick off our new year with games, food, and some teasers of things to come. We hope everyone can join us for worship at 9am and for our party and potluck at 10:15am! Encourage our young ones and be encouraged by the Word of God that makes each of us "wise unto salvation."
Build Your House on the Rock! - Fireman's Parade Saturday
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.26 But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.” Matthew 7:24-27
Again this year, St. Paul will have a float in the annual Fireman's parade! Our theme this year is "Build Your House on the Rock, Jesus." Based on the words from Matthew 7:24-27 (quoted under the image) we want to encourage all of Clintonville to build their lives and their families on the firm foundation of Jesus Christ and the Word of God. Everything else in life will pass away but Jesus will never pass away and neither will those who put their trust in him. Our mission at St. Paul is to ground people on this firm ROCK of salvation through the study of God's Word which is saturated with the promises of God fulfilled and carried out by Jesus Christ. Without him, we too will pass away with everything else. Our doors are always open to anyone who wants to build their firm foundation in God with us! Look for the house built on the rock rolling past in the parade!
For those walking with us: We will meet at church at 9:30am, and at Main St & 16th at 10:30am. See you there!
Family Weekend Retreat - July 15-17
Join your friends at Bear Lake Campground (just south of Manawa) for this outdoor retreat. This is simply friends having fun, and you are invited! Rent a site and stay for a night or two, or just visit during the day. There aren’t planned activities besides the Worship Service on Saturday. Come have fun. This event is open to all, so invite and encourage others to come.
Come for the Day
Do you want to have the fun of camping without actually camping? Come for part of the day. Day visitors can use the beach, rent kayaks, enjoy the bonfires and be part of the group. The campground charges $2 per day visitor.
Come For a Few
Spend the night camping. The campground has spots for tents and campers that can be rented for Friday and Saturday night. Reserve your site in our group site here at church!
Tentative Schedule
Friday
- 6pm arrive and settle
- 7pm grill
- 8pm beach
- 9pm Devotion and campfire songs
Saturday
- 1pm lunch
- 2pm swim at beach and games at site
- 6pm grill
- 7pm worship
- 8pm s'mores
More Information:
Contact St. Paul Lutheran Church:
- Call: 715-460-3148
- Email: saintpaulclintonville@gmail.com
Bear Lake Campground:
- bearlakecampground.com
- Bear Lake Campground, N4715 State Road 22 - 110 Manawa, WI 54949
Register today for our 2016 Soccer Camp & VBS Aug. 15-19
This week will be action packed. For the first three days, we will be hosting a soccer camp jam-packed with soccer drills, games, and scrimmages. There will also be snacks, jerseys, and devotions. For the next two days, we will head to St. Paul for a lively two days of Vacation Bible School. There will be singing, crafts, outdoor games, Bible lessons and devotions. This is a week you do not want to miss as adult or child! Find out more and register by clicking here!
Hayman Falls Adventure - June 25th
June 25th, the area WELS and ELS youth groups are hosting a family get together at Hayman Falls County Park (just west of Pella). Come for an afternoon of exploring as your team tries to find hidden things in the park. This place is beautiful so you will enjoy walking around. This park also has room for other games and activities such as swimming, grilling and campfire. For all of the above, join us Saturday, June 25th from 3pm until 6pm. Check out the Facebook event for any updates or changes here.
Hymn Sing - June 22nd at 6:30pm
Come join us for 45 minutes of music and singing! We will have a campfire and snacks outside afterwards if the weather permits. All are welcome!
Summer Events
May 21 – Rummage Sale & Grill Out
During the annual Clintonville Rummage Sale, the church hosts one as well. Come hang out and help us with the Rummage Sale and Grill Out!
Ways to help: Consider donating items to sell. Help organize and price the items Friday. Help run the rummage sale Saturday. Bring a grill and grill out. Help clean up after event.
June 5 – Annual Picnic
Relax and enjoy the fellowship of our church family. After the service on June 5th we will have a potluck picnic. Come, bring some food to share and get to know your brothers and sisters in Christ better. The Youth Group will have some outdoor games as weather permits.
June 25 – KEPT Hayman Falls Adventure
Come to the great outdoors and meet up with fellow Christians at this K.E.P.T. (our joint youth group with area WELS/ELS churches) event at Hayman Falls County Park (20 minutes away, near Pella). We will be having all sorts of summer activities including orienteering, lawn games, grilling, campfire eating and singing. Check out the facebook event for more specifics and any updates if the weather alters our plans. Ask Jacob or Chuck for more details.
June 28-July 1 – International Youth Rally
The WELS International Youth Rally exists to provide youth and youth leaders from across the synod a large-scale worship, education, fellowship, recreation, and service opportunity that deepens commitment to Christ and his church. Find more info and register here.
July 15-17 – Family Retreat Weekend
From Friday through Sunday a group of members will relax at Bear Lake Campgrounds in Manawa. Come on over and relax outside with us. There are plenty of activities and a few controlled fires for your enjoyment. Either contact the park directly to book or just come for part of the day. There is a fee to rent a spot and a day pass fee for those visiting. Saturday night there will be an outdoor service at 7pm. More details to come!
July 17-22 – Camp Indianhead
Camp Indianhead is where faith, fun and friends meet. It is a week of extreme fun and fellowship for students who have completed grades 4 up through 9. The camp is in Waupaca and offers a week of Christian encouragement and growth. From swimming to goofy games, it is a week full of memories these campers won’t soon forget and lessons that will last into eternity. There is also financial aid if the fee is an obstacle. Pastor and Jacob will be there as chaperones! Find more info and register here.
July 21-23 – Women’s Ministry Conference
As a Christian woman, you mentor when you lovingly share your faith and life through relationships, building up fellow believers and showing Christ to unbelievers. But sharing our faith through our lives has become challenging in a culture that is increasingly hostile to biblical Christianity. This conference’s aim is to help you effectively mentor in today’s world. The conference is at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Mequon. Find more info or register here.
Aug. 13 – Fireman’s Parade Float & Walk
How can people come to our church if they don’t know about us? Help us let people know we are here and help us advertise the Soccer Camp/VBS. This is a chance for us to reach out to the community.
Ways to help: Assist in assembling the float Friday night. Walk the route with us Saturday.
Aug. 15-19 – Soccer Camp & VBS
This week will be action packed. For the first three days, we will be hosting a soccer camp for kids prek - 8th grade at Bucholtz Park jam-packed with soccer drills, games, and scrimmages. There will also be snacks, jerseys, and devotions. For the next two days, we will head to St. Paul for a lively two days of Vacation Bible School. There will be singing, crafts, outdoor games, Bible lessons and devotions. This is a week you do not want to miss as an adult or child!
Ways to help: Encourage kids (and their parents) to come. Help on the field with the activities (soccer experience not required). Help off the field by making sure everything runs smoothly. Help with activities at VBS. Help when you can and with whatever you feel comfortable doing. The more helpers we have, the more fun it will be for all! For more info and to register click here.
Holy Week
We would love for you to join us as we take these special opportunities to meditate on the depth of God's love and the certainty of our Salvation through his son, Jesus Christ:
Maundy Thursday Communion Service @ 6:30pm
Good Friday Service @ 6:30pm
Easter Breakfast @ 7:30am
Easter Festival Service @ 9:00am