St. Paul UCC Newsletter
The Everybody Church @StPaulUCCTX
Weekly Announcements - Week of 08/25/24
St. Paul United Church of Christ Corpus Christi
A Christian Community that truly welcomes everyone!
Where heart, mind, and spirit meet!
5525 Lipes Boulevard
Corpus Christi, TX 785413
Email: comm.stpaulcc@gmail.com
Church Office: (361)994-8899
Rev. Dana K. Worsham - (678)979-8580 (Pastor's Cell)
Pastor Eli Palacios - (956)867-6800 (Cell)
Weekly Events:
Wednesdays:
4:00PM-7:00PM - Pastor Office Hours, Pastor Dana Worsham
6:00PM - Wednesday Fellowship & Dinner
7:15PM - Choir Rehearsal (New Voices always welcome)
Sundays:
9:30AM -10:15AM - Adult Bible Fellowship
10:30AM - Praise & Worship with Holy Communion
10:30AM - Children's Bible Study
Welcome Visitors
Joining us at St. Paul for the first time? Coming back to St. Paul for the first time in a while? Either way, we're glad to have you here at "The Everybody Church"! Help us get to know you a little better and use the link below to submit our Visitors Form: https://bit.ly/stpauluccvisitors
We hope you enjoy your time with us, and look forward to seeing you at St. Paul again!
Sermon Title & Scriptures - 08/25/24
Join us for our Sunday Worship Service this Sunday at 10:30 A.M.
Can't join us in person? Join us online through our FB Live here!
Sermon Title:
"But, as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!"
Scripture Reading:
Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18
Further Reading:
1 Kings 8:(1,6,10-11), 22-30, 41-43
Psalm 34:15-22
Psalm 84
Ephesians 6:10-20
John 6:56-69
St. Paul's Calendar
Stay updated on events at St. Paul by visiting our calendar using the following link: bit.ly/stpaulucccalendar
Have a new event to add? Email your event information to: comm.stpaulcc@gmail.com
Chicken Alfredo Fundraiser to benefit St. Paul UCC
🚨 Mark your Calendars🚨
Chicken Alfredo Fundraiser to benefit St. Paul United Church of Christ of Corpus Christi
🗓️Date: Sunday, September 1st
⏰Time: 4:00PM-7:00PM
📌Location: Hidden Hidden Door
802 S. Staples St. Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Pay with CashApp: $StPaulUCC5525
https://cash.app/$STPaulUCC5525
Type Note: HD
Volunteers Needed!!!
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
St. Paul Children & Youth Ministry
Children's Bible Study (Ages 4-11)
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/
St. Paul's Youth Ministry (Ages 12-18)
Bible Study for the '23-'24 school year has come to a close and will be going on Summer break as the Youth enjoy their summer's engaging in community activities and being the hands and feet of God.
For more information contact:
Kathie Benson (drkbb44@gmail.com) - (773)263-1534
Children & Youth Ministry Events & Planning for 2024-2025 School Year
Have an idea for a Children's/Youth Event you'd like for St. Paul to have this summer or for the 2024-2025 school year? Reach out to Kathie Benson, Briana Sacco or Pastor Eli Palacios as we begin planning for the upcoming school year.
For more information contact:
Kathie Benson (drkbb44@gmail.com) - (773)263-1534
Briana Sacco (briana.sacco@gmail.com)
Pastor Eli Palacios (eli.palacios.0512@gmail.com) - (956)867-6800
Adult Bible Study
The Adult Bible study and discussion. No matter where you are in your walk, this bible study will be fascinating. Everyone is welcome Sunday mornings 9:30 am to 10:20 am.
Tithes & Offerings for General Expenses
We want to say thank you to everyone for continuing to support daily operations and ministries at St. Paul through your tithes and offerings for general expenses. We received 46% of our monthly offerings needed for the month of August. We know that with your continued support and the grace of God, we can hit 100% this month!
Online Giving at St. Paul UCC
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/
Weekly Devotional
Humility by Rev. Dana Worsham
1 Peter 5:5 states "Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another."
Humility is a rare and sweet quality. It is difficult at certain times to be humble when someone wrongs us or life deals us a crippling disappointment.
However, God calls us to remain humble in all circumstances. Jesus had every right to be arrogant, egotistical and haughty, yet he was not. Ever!
Our Lord started out in humble beginnings with poor parents and a simple upbringing. In that simple beginning he learned the humility that would care him through his ministry and indeed to his death.
Each day we have choices, and we make choices. Remaining humble takes discipline and even courage. We must see that humility at the end of the day gives us a full heart and peace of mind. The other options in place of humility causes destruction, dissatisfaction and discontent. Things like anger, rage, vengfulness, and hate is like injecting toxic venom throughout our heart, soul and mind. Those bad choices cause us pain that can last a lifetime and affect those around us.
Rather, humility settles the soul, grants us a journey in the light of our Christ and gives us a completeness like no other. Obviously, we must humble ourselves to the Lord every day. It is equally important that we humble ourselves to each other as well. We don't have to always be right. Acknowledging someone else's idea or plan is better is being humble for the greater good.
As first stated, humility is a rare and sweet quality. It breaths new life into our being and makes God smile. Be conscience of opportunities to be humble in your daily walk. It will give your weary soul a much needed breath of fresh air and an infusion of pure joy.
Blessings,
Pastor Dana
Rainbow Family Equality Project
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!
St. Paul's Wishlist
- 🙏"Pray for Peace on Earth."
Name Tags
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
FOOD BANK DONATION BARREL
The Coastal Bend Food Bank has provided a list of their most requested food, household and personal care items.
August: Canned carrots, Canned peas, Pasta, Pasta sauce, Diapers
September: Canned fish, Mayonnaise, Mustard, Relish, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste
October: Canned turkey, Canned chicken, Cranberry Sauce, Stuffing, Dish soap
Lottie Stowe Memorial Community Garden at St. Paul
St. Paul donates vegetables from the garden to the Coastal Bend Food Bank. A total of 234 lbs of vegetables were produced by the garden this year and 186 lbs. have been delivered to the Food Bank in 2024.
THANK YOU TO ALL OF THOSE WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED AND HELPED WITH THE GARDEN THIS YEAR.
234 lbs Donated to the Costal Bend Food Bank& to those in need
Garden Wish List
1) We are still collecting NEWSPAPERS. PLEASE!
2) Volunteers to help dismantle the garden.
3) Vegetable scraps, banana skins, coffee grounds and tea leaves for the compost pile. NO tea bags, citrus, citrus peels or egg shells please.
For more information please contact Foxie at (361)537-2740.
Climate Hope Campaign
The campaign for the Climate Hope Cards has begun. Between now and November 1st., UCC churches from across the country will be collecting Climate Hope Pledge Cards. We know that people are more likely to vote if it is connected to a cause they care deeply about, if they make a commitment to someone else to vote and if they receive a reminder near the time of the election.
If you are willing to take a card or two (or more), and commit to getting names and email addresses for this campaign, please see Foxie.
We would like for St. Paul to have a large number of persons sign up for this campaign with a pledge to vote in the upcoming elections.
For more information please text Foxie at (361)532-2750. Thank you.
Free Little Library
New Arrivals
“My Own Country” by Abraham Verghese - written by the author of ‘Cutting for Stone’, this book describes the toll HIV / Aids took on a rural town in Tennessee. It is set in the early days of the disease and tells not only of the disease but of the people it affected, patients and families.
“Origin” by Dan Brown - This is another riveting novel by the author of the “DaVinci Code”. Fast moving with surprises right up to the very end, this novel will hold your interest.
“The House Across the Lake” and “The Only One Left” by Riley Sager - both novels are mystery thrillers and have loads of things to figure out. Once you figure everything out, you’ll find out how wrong you are.
“The Gifts” by Liz Hyde - Set in 1840, this novel tells the story of 4 young women , their individual struggles , a madman who connects them and the special gift that each has. This novel holds your interest and the ending made me smile in hope.
“Canary Girls” by Jennifer Chiaverini - set in England in 1914 during WW1, this tale tells about the lives of the working class young women who worked in munitions factories. The Canary Girls worked in the most dangerous section packing TNT in to shells. One of the side effects of this job is that their skin turned yellow. Inspiring from start to finish.
“Tides of Fire” and “Black Order” by James Rollins - These Sigma Force novels
detail plots and events that threaten the wellbeing of the Earth. While both books are riveting, Black Order’s plot line involves a generations old Nazi plot to fine tune the idea of Aryan perfection in current times……terrifying if true. Rollins is inventive and suspenseful, taking the reader all over the world.
“King of the Armadillos” by Wendy Chin-Tanner - This is the story of a immigrant young man who must leave his home in New York City when he is diagnosed with Hansen’s disease (AKA leprosy). He travels to Louisiana for treatment at a federal institution for lepers. This story was inspired by the author’s father’s experience . Definitely holds one’s interest.
“Love, Loneliness, Abuse and Murder: the true story of a woman desperately seeking companionship” by Jim B. Pulley - This nonfiction novel tells the story of the author’s mother. After the authors father died unexpectedly, the mother married an extremely abusive man who eventually murdered her. The story tells the steps of the abuse , the eventual murder and the relationships effect on the entire family. Parts are a bit slow but worth the read. Signed by the author who is from Wichita Falls, Tx.
Freecycle shelf
What is a Freecycle Shelf?
This white shelf just outside the Youth Room has items that are free…to anyone. Anyone also can put things there that they do not want. Items should be in good condition.
[NEW] Buildings & Grounds Ticketing System
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
St. Paul United Church of Christ Leadership Team Contacts
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