Join us for caroling at three nursing homes in Clintonville this Saturday! We will be visiting Kindred Hearts, Aster, and Care Partners from 1-3pm. All singers are welcome to join us! Help us share the joy of a Savior being born for all through song. We will meet at St. Paul shortly before at 12:45pm or meet us at Kindred at 1pm.
Midweek Advent Services - Nov. 30, Dec. 7, Dec. 14
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” - Micah 5:2
Join us for the next three Wednesdays at 6:30pm for our Midweek Advent Services, Nov. 30, Dec. 7, and Dec. 14. These services are a great opportunity to prepare your heart for the Messiah's first coming and his coming again.
This year, our midweek services will be focused on how Jesus fulfills the prophecies of the Messiah (the Anointed/Chosen One) by being our perfect prophet, priest and king. Why is that so important and what difference does it make for you? It makes all the difference in the world. Come find out why this Wednesday.
Upcoming Nov/Dec Events at St. Paul!
We are one week away from Thanksgiving and the beginning of a new church year! This time of year is full of chances, not only to get together with family and eat delicious food and goodies, but also to give thanks to our God and to prepare our hearts to celebrate God coming to our world. Join us for these special services to focus on our gracious God and our wonderful Savior! Join us for these special events to sing, to craft, and to give the greatest gift of all, peace in Jesus!
- Wednesday, Nov. 23 - Thanksgiving Eve Service @ 6:30pm
- Wednesdays, Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14 - Midweek Advent Services @ 6:30pm
- Saturday, Dec. 3 - Christmas for Kids @ 2-5pm (Kids age 7-14)
- Sunday, Dec. 4 - Christmas Hymn Sing @ 4pm (followed by Christmas goodies and fellowship)
- Saturday, Dec. 10 - Christmas Caroling @ 1-3pm (Meet at St. Paul, visit local nursing homes)
- Saturday, Dec. 24 - Children's Christmas Eve Service @ 6:30pm
- Saturday, Dec. 31 - New Year's Eve Candlelight Service @ 6:30pm
Of course, we will have our regular Sunday services throughout the season at 9am and Bible Study and Sunday School at 10:15am. We hope to celebrate our Savior with you!
Mission Festival - This Sunday, Nov. 13th
Join us this Sunday as we celebrate our great mission from Christ: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you."
While every Sunday is a part of this mission, we dedicate our service, Bible study, and fellowship meal to learning more about this mission being fulfilled specifically through Jesus Cares Ministries.
Jesus Cares Ministries assists congregations in reaching out to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families and their communities. For our worship on November 13 Pastor Joel Gaertner, the National Director of Jesus Cares Ministries will be leading us in the Jesus Cares simplified service Worship at the Cross. He will also be giving a presentation during the Sunday morning Bible Class with more detailed information on Jesus Cares and the wider ministry of The Lutheran Home Association. All of this is intended to help our congregation better understand Jesus Cares and the opportunity to reach out to people with special needs in our area.
Book Club is Back! - Oct. 19th @ 6:30pm
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!