St. Paul UCC Newsletter
The Everybody Church @StPaulUCCTX
Sunday Worship
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Sunday Worship Service this Sunday, 05/05/24
Sermon Title:
"Abide...just Abide in Me", says the Lord.
Scripture Reading:
John 15:9-17
Further Reading:
Psalm 98
Acts 10:44-48
1 John 5:1-6
Join us for our Sunday Worship Service this Sunday, 05/12/24 at 10:30 A.M.
Can't join us in person? Join us online through our FB Live here!
Sermon Title:
"What goes up, must come down."
Scripture Reading:
Luke 24:44-53
Further Reading:
Psalm 47
Psalm 93
Acts 1:1-11
Ephesians 1:15-23
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Have a new event to add? Email your event information to: comm.stpaulcc@gmail.com
St. Paul's A/V (Audio/Visual) Ministry Team
Our AV team is an integral part of outreach and ministry at St. Paul. We're working on growing our team to ensure we can set up a rotation to allow AV team members to lead our technology support and also participate in worship.
For more information please contact: Alissa Lamb (361)425-3997
St. Paul's Communications Team!
St. Paul is growing our Communications Team to ensure that we can reach everyone in sharing God's love, mercy, and justice! We're looking for individuals who have experience with technology, social media, and over all enjoy keeping people connected and updated.
For more information contact: Pastor Eli at (956)867-6800
Children's Bible study takes place every Sunday morning at St. Paul right after the start of our Sunday Praise & Worship service. Service begins at 10:30AM and children are escorted to the children's ministry room by the teacher. For more information contact: Briana Sacco briana.sacco@gmail.com
https://stpaulcorpuschristi.org/children-and-youth-ministries/
- 4th Sunday: Bible Study Sunday
Open to the St. Paul Congregation
Join the St. Paul Youth for the 2nd service event of the 2024 year! Join them as they volunteer at the 47th Annual Beach to Bay Relay Marathon! We’re putting together 2 teams of 5 to cover two volunteer stations. Everyone is welcome to volunteer.
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024
Time: 6:30 AM & 8:00 AM
Locations:
6:30 AM Group - Under the JFK Causeway
8:00 AM Group - Waters Edge Park
For more information Contact: Jessica Dutton jessica_dutton55@yahoo.com or (361)502-1824
The Adult Bible study is doing a 6 week study from the book "How the Bible actually works" by Peter Enns. No matter where you are in your walk, this study will be fascinating. Everyone is welcome Sunday mornings 9:30 am to 10:20 am. The books have been ordered, and a suggested donation toward the cost of books is $5.
St. Paul is collecting Hygiene Kits to help keep our unsheltered friends as clean and safe as possible while they are out living in the South Mississippi heat and humidity. The elements are volatile and many only have the clothes on their back. One of the ways we live our faith out loud is through the creation of these Hygiene Kits which are distributed by Back Bay Mission.
We are submitting the hygiene kits that St. Paul collects during the South Central Conference's Annual Meeting. Please bring kits or supplies by no later than Sunday, May 12th after Sunday Worship Service.
Kits should be in large Ziploc bags and should contain the following:
- 1 Hand Towel (16”X28” inches) 1 Wash Cloth
- 1 Wide Tooth Comb
- 1 Toothbrush
- 1 Tube of Toothpaste
- 1 Bar of Soap (bath size in a wrapper) 1 Plastic Soap Container
- 1 Deodorant (Solid or Roll-On)
- 1 Disposable Plastic Razor
If you are unable to make kits, but would like to contribute individual supplies, we welcome those donations as well.
We welcome your support for the work we're doing at St. Paul United Church of Christ of Corpus Christi. We know the Open and Affirming, justice-oriented Gospel we're putting into practice here is changing and saving lives and we invite you to help. To make a donation via CashApp to St. Paul UCC Corpus Christi click on the following link: https://cash.app/$STPaulUCC5525
To set up a one-time or recurring donation visit the St. Paul website: https://stpaulcorpuschristi.org/donate/
Finding Strength in Surrender
As we gather in worship on Sunday morning, let us center our hearts and minds on the theme of surrendering to God's will. In our journey of faith, we often find ourselves striving, planning, and pushing forward with our own agendas. But true spiritual growth begins when we relinquish control and yield to the divine guidance of our Creator.
Scripture reminds us of the transformative power of surrender. In Psalm 46:10, we are encouraged to "be still, and know that I am God." This call to stillness invites us to release our worries, fears, and ambitions, and instead, trust in the sovereignty of God.
Surrendering to God requires humility and trust. It means acknowledging that we are finite beings in need of divine guidance. Just as Jesus surrendered to the Father's will in the Garden of Gethsemane, saying, "Not my will, but yours be done" (Luke 22:42), we too are called to submit our lives to God's perfect plan.
But surrendering does not imply passivity or resignation. Instead, it empowers us to align our desires with God's purposes and participate actively in His redemptive work. As we surrender our plans, dreams, and aspirations to God, we open ourselves to His transformative grace and invite Him to work through us for the glory of His kingdom.
In our devotional time today, let us reflect on areas of our lives where we struggle to surrender control. Are there relationships, ambitions, or fears that we need to release into God's hands? Let us pray for the courage to let go and trust in His unfailing love and wisdom.
May our hearts be softened, our spirits renewed, and our faith deepened as we embrace the beautiful journey of surrendering to God. And may we find strength, peace, and joy in surrendering our will to His divine purposes.
Rainbow Family Equality (RFE) is a Ministry that started at St. Paul in 2022 because we believe All Families are Sacred! The mission of RFE is to create a safe space for LGBTQIA+ families, youth, and kids to experience unconditional love and acceptance through events and activities held by St. Paul throughout the year. Be on the lookout for upcoming events!
Need a New Name Tag?
Please print your name on the paper located on the name tag podium in the back of the sanctuary. If desired, please include your pronouns. Thank you! Want a permanent nametag? For Information Contact: Kathie Benson - drkbb44@gmail.com
The Coastal Bend Food Bank has provided a list of their most requested food, household and personal care items.
Items are suggested for each month. However, ANY non-perishable item is appreciated.
May: PEANUT BUTTER, JAM, JELLY, CRACKERS, JUICE, DISH SOAP
June: Breakfast and Protein bars, Canned fruit, Feminine hygiene items
July: Breakfast Cereal, Crackers & Cheese, Crackers and Peanut Butter, Shampoo
Some Food Barrel suggestions from HEB this week:-
25% off KIND Energy or Nutrition Bars until 5/14/24
Buy Bounty Paper Towels get Dawn Powerwash FREE (check sizes) until 5/14/24
Save $1 on ONE Dawn EZ-Squeeze 24.3oz. until 5/11/24.
$3.00 off your basket when you buy $10 of Nabisco Family Crackers until 5/14/24
St. Paul donates vegetables from the garden to the Coastal Bend Food Bank.
Another 14lbs. of vegetables were delivered to the Food Bank this week - onions, eggplants, black eyed peas and tomatoes.
GARDEN WISH LIST
1) Volunteers to water the vegetables and the plants on the porch (it takes about 1 hour)
2) Volunteers to harvest vegetables
3) Volunteers to transport vegetables to the Food Bank
4) Large pots and/or 5 gallon buckets for fig trees
5) Vegetable scraps, banana skins, coffee grounds and tea leaves for the compost pile. No tea bags, citrus peels or eggshells please.
6) NEWSPAPERS
For more information please contact Foxie at (361) 532-2740.
THANK YOU.
Please donate vegetable scraps, banana skins, coffee grounds and tea leaves for the compost pile.
No tea bags, citrus peels or eggshells please.
Help us keep St. Paul, The Everybody Church, clean & safe! Visit: bit.ly/stpauluccops to submit a ticket on our new ticketing system!
For Information Contact:
Lisa Cantu
(360)661-6387
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