St. Paul UCC Newsletter
The Everybody Church @StPaulUCCTX
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!
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:
"Don't Bother Me! I'm BUSY!"
Scripture:
Luke 5:1-11
Further Reading:
Isaiah 6:1-8, (9-13)
Psalm 138
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
The Coastal Bend Food Bank has provided a list of tems that are most requested from the Food Bank.
BABY DIAPERS are the most requested item overall. However at any time, any non-perishable foods, household and personal care items are welcomed.
Thank you to all who contributed towards our goal of donating 100lbs of Beans and Rice to the Coastal Bend Food Bank during the month of January.
The Food Bank will soon let us know how many pounds were collected.
FEBRUARY: LOW-SODIUM SOUPS, CRACKERS, CANNED FISH, MAYONNAISE, BABY DIAPERS
MARCH: Condiments, Spices, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste
APRIL: Peanut butter & crackers, Cheese & crackers, Nuts, Toilet paper, Bath soap
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
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
"SHARING OUR FAITH IN FEARFUL TIMES"
By: Carol "Foxie" Fox
Several people have shared with me recently that they are feeling extreme fear. Not just because of the rapidly changing governmental policies but for other reasons as well.
Fearful times are excellent opportunities to share and live our faith. Our behavior shows what we really believe. Do we really believe that God is in control and that He is working everything for our good as He promised in Romans 8:28? If we believe this then why are we so fearful?
We know that God can change situations and people to come into accordance with His will. Not our will, but His will. It is the Christian way to not give up on the idea that people and things can change, no matter how dark or rotten they may seem. Remember what God did with Saul? Here was a man who was breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord. After God entered his life Saul, then named Paul said, "There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." - Romans 8.1. A complete turn around, right? God did it then. He can do it again.
We also need to be ready to encourage others when they express fear. 1 Peter 3:15 states, "Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope". Do you have hope? What will you say to others who are fearful? Will you agree with them that we are doomed and confirm that they should be fearful? Or will you be able to share with them what you are doing and thinking and encourage them to believe in God's peace and amazing mercy?
In these times we can chose to focus not on what is happening "out there" but what is happening inside of us. We can chose to allow God to increase our faith. I find that Bible study, prayer, Christian readings and surrounding myself with others who are grounded in our faith helps me with that.
Let us demonstrate our faith by encouraging others to stay strong and to ask God to show us what He wants us to do in these fearful times.
"Thy will be done".
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
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/
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
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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