St. Paul's Trumpet
October 17, 2024
“Generations of disciples, reflecting God’s love, to our community and the world.”
Dear Friends,
People in the southeast part of our country are going through a catastrophe that some have called a once in a thousand-year storm. The reality for many of those hit so hard by hurricane Helene and now Milton, is that they might likely be suffering more now than they were earlier this month. Imagine living your entire life in one place and returning to a wasteland that has nothing in the way of visible evidence that this was once your home and community.
Folks heavily impacted by this storm are now experiencing deep trauma. In addition to the material help and support from FEMA, not-for-profits, and state government; these persons will need spiritual and mental health support. They need our prayers and material support.
There are a number of ways that we can offer support. If you have a regular prayer practice, simply covenant with God to pray for and remember these persons daily for the next six months or longer if you wish.
Below are a few ways that we can offer financial support beyond our church special offering this coming Sunday.
- World Central Kitchen
- United Methodist Committee on Relief
- Seek out a congregation that we could help rebuild and send a team
We cannot respond to everything and yet we can offer the love and grace of God to others in countless ways. Let’s be God’s people giving generously of our time, gifts, and talents.
Peace,
Chad
If you have any questions or difficulty using the form, please contact the Church Office at 402-339-3308 or admin@stpaulspapillion.org
Prayer Requests:
Pray for those affected by the hurricanes on the East Coast.
Please pray for the family of Charles Butterfield who died on Monday night in Hospice at Mable Rose while in the presence of his two sons. Charles had been attending St Paul's since early Spring after moving here from Florida to undergo treatment for Leukemia. Services will be held in Florida.
Please keep the family of Chris Arps in your prayers. Chris passed away Wednesday morning at Hillcrest Hospice. A Memorial service will be held at the Grand Lodge in late October.
Please pray for the following members of our church during the month of October.
Prayer Team
Your prayers are important to us and we have a team of people dedicated to praying for you. This team responds to urgent prayer requests, and prays each day following our monthly calendar. If are currently a member of the prayer team, or would like to start receiving those email prayer requests, please click the link below to be added to this ministry team.
Consecration Sunday Worship & Celebration Luncheon
St. Paul's United Methodist held our dedicated Consecration Sunday Worship & Celebration Luncheon this past Sunday. The event was well attended and it was a joy to hear music from the Bell Choir, Chancel Choir, and Edge of Grace Band all in the same service. On the day we collected 91 Estimate of Giving Cards totaling $480,748 pledged for the coming year. We are still receiving commitment cards and will publish a final total at a later date.
Thank you to Rev. Marshall Johnson from St. Luke's UMC for sharing the message on Sunday and Thank you to the Consecration Sunday Team for all their work preparing for the event. And finally, thank you to each of you has or will make a commitment to St. Paul's UMC. Thank you for stepping out in faith to give to God's church, the ministries reaching out to the community, and for the growth of God's Kingdom.
If you didn't get a chance to fill out your Estimate of Giving Card during the Consecration Worship service you can submit your pledge online now.
Mission of the Week
Please support our local food pantries by bringing an item each week & putting it in the grocery cart in the West Hallway.
This week's wish list: Cereal of all kinds & Deodorant
Mission of the Month - Town & Country Humane Society
Town and Country Humane Society is dedicated to helping animals heal and thrive, promoting connections between people and pets, and protecting animals from mistreatment through education and outreach. Help support them in their work in one of these three ways!
1. Bring in commonly needed items:
- Blankets, Towels, Dog/Cat Food, & Pet Toys
2. Shop their online wish lists on Chewy & Amazon
3. Donate money to cover vet bills
Women's Advent
Each Sunday on the West Hallway you can sign up to attend individually or you can sponsor a table for a group. The deadline to sign up is November 10th.
Please email April Clark for more information.
Landscaping Help!
Our landscape at the church is in need of additional persons to provide "care" for its continual beautification. We need individuals who will assist in clean up, sprucing up the existing landscape, and mulching. With tasks varying between the spring and fall seasons, depending on what is needed. No special skills or green thumb required, just a pair of gloves and some dedicated time.
Please contact Mike Zimmerman (402-980-8181) if you are willing to help.
Choir Retreat
The Fall Choir Retreat will be on
Saturday, October 19th from 9am - 11am.
In the Sanctuary
UM Men's Breakfast
The United Methodist Men are meeting for breakfast on:
Saturday, October 26th at 8AM
At St. Paul's Papillion - Fellowship Hall
Program: Rotary Club project with OPS assisting Immigrant children, Presented by Dan Lupardus.
Papillion Creative Arts Academy - Fall Showcase!
You're invited to join us for an evening of art, photography, theater, food, and laughter! The PCAA Community Showcase is open to everyone and will feature the work of our young artists, photographers, actors, and chefs. Join us at 5:30pm in the St. Paul's Sanctuary. You'll be amazed by the creativity and talents of our young people!
Book Club
All Readers Welcome! The St. Paul's Book Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in the library. If a single book sparks your interest or you can only make it once in a while, we would still enjoy your insights and love to have you join us!
Upcoming books:
- November 13 - The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict
- December 11 - River of Doubt by Candice Millard
Bethany Circle Embroidered Towel Sale
Bethany Circle's annual hand Embroidered Towel sale is:
Sunday, Nov. 17th. from 8:15am - 11:15am in the East hallway
There will be lovely kitchen hand towels, micro cozies, jar openers, scarf aprons, micro tortilla warmers, pillowcases, micro potato bags, dish rags, scrubbies, table runners, and more for sale!
They make great Christmas gifts! All proceeds go to support local charities and organizations.
Trunk or Treat at St. Paul's UMC
Middle and High School Youth Ministry
Youth Worship: Sundays at 9:15am
Youth Group: Sundays at 6:30pm
Join us for Worship!
Live Stream Service Online
Ways to Give at St. Paul's UMC
Your financial gifts help sustain the mission and ministry of our congregation as we "reflect the love of God to our community and the world!" There are several different ways that you can give to St. Paul's, the details are below, and we are happy to answer any questions you may have along the way.
1. Online Giving – This is a safe and convenient way to support St. Paul's with either a one-time or recurring gift. Click here to set up your account, and if you need assistance, contact our St. Paul's Treasurer, Cindy Balentine.
2. Cash or Check –On Sundays during worship, you can place your cash or check in the offering plates or offering box. There are offering envelopes in each pew and in the back of the Chapel so that you can designate your gift. Checks should be made out to "St. Paul's United Methodist Church" and designations can also be noted on the memo line. You can also mail your gifts to St. Paul's at 324 S. Jackson Street, Papillion, NE 68046.
3. Automated Bank Withdrawals –This form of giving allows your bank to withdraw money directly from your designated account and transfer it to St. Paul's UMC. There are no fees involved and it's as simple as filling out a form -- contact the Church Office or St. Paul's Treasurer, Cindy Balentine to get started!
4. IRA Distribution or Savings giving –This is another wonderful way to help sustain the ministry of St. Paul's UMC. It requires you to work with your bank or broker to determine the details, but you can also contact our St. Paul's Treasurer, Cindy Balentine, to get an outline of this process.
Every gift helps make a difference -- thank you for your generous support of St. Paul's United Methodist Church!
Office Hours
St. Paul's UMC, Papillion
Email: adminasst@stpaulspapillion.org
Website: stpaulspapio.org
Location: 324 South Jackson Street, Papillion, NE, USA
Phone: (402) 339-3308
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stpaulspapillion.org/