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Strive for what brings peace

Pastoral Messages | June 15, 2023

St. Paul is abuzz this week with Vacation Bible School. Upwards of 150 children are responding to the Hero Hotline. Inspired by SuperMeer – hardly a mere cat – and “The Professor,” they are learning to be God’s superheroes for the world. At the heart…

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Questioning Work/Life Balance

Pastoral Messages | June 8, 2023

The term “work/life balance” has become somewhat of a buzzword over the last few years, especially among the Millennial and Gen Z populations. In general, work/life balance seems to serve as a catchall phrase for how we ration the scarce commodity of…

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Opportunities

Pastoral Messages | June 1, 2023

One of the most important things I think Dietrich Bonhoeffer ever said relates to human prosperity. In an autumn 1931 sermon, this German pastor and theologian told his congregation that seven million people in Germany would be without jobs that wint…

A caring community

News | June 1, 2023

St. Paul is blessed to have two care ministries, both of which intentionally connect members of the St. Paul community beyond the walls of the church. The Hospital Befrienders program is a team of volunteers who visit hospitalized St. Paul people in…

Supporting community members

News | June 1, 2023

On the evening of Sunday, May 28, the unimaginable happened in downtown Davenport. The historic Davenport Hotel, home to businesses and apartments, collapsed, leaving many without homes and the loss of their belongings. Anyone wishing to make donatio…

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Time with the Spirit

Pastoral Messages | May 25, 2023

I moved to Davenport nine months ago. Nine months of time this year feels shorter than nine months last year. It’s a wake-up call, really, how on one end, there’s an objective measurement of time; the speed of sand falling from the top to the bottom…

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Nothing but net

Pastoral Messages | May 18, 2023

Throughout his 14 seasons of playing professional basketball, Rick Barry was known for a lot of things, many of them not good, but chief among them was his ability to make a free throw shot. In 1975, Barry played one game where he successfully made 1…

A warm welcome to Pastor McIver “Mac” Mullins

News | May 18, 2023

In March, the congregation voted to call McIver “Mac” Mullins to a two-year placement as part of the Pastoral Residency Program. Born and raised in North Carolina, Mac is currently at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. He begins his call in Augu…

Inspired

News | May 18, 2023

St. Paul members Craig and Judy Wurdinger both had a clear idea of what they were meant to do with their lives. For Craig, thanks to his family and influential coaches, it was always basketball. And for Judy, it was the guidance of a social worker an…

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Regular check-ups

Pastoral Messages | May 11, 2023

A recent news story said that women are now advised to have mammograms regularly beginning at age 40 or 45, not at 50, as previously had been the guideline. At my recent annual physical, my doctor noted that a scan for aortic aneurysm is recommended…

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Clear-headed

Pastoral Messages | May 4, 2023

I love clarity. Waking up in the morning and having a clear sense of the day ahead strikes me as a good way to live. It seems so right to want clear insight for whatever problems the day may bring. That I could have a clear view of how things fit or…

Small steps, big impact

News | April 27, 2023

Longtime St. Paul member Rachel Evans has always had a passion for recycling but just last year, she took on the role of communications coordinator for the Waste Commission of Scott County. Rachel is a graduate of Valparaiso University where she obta…

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Worship May 24 & 25

Sixth Sunday of Easter

sat 5:00 pm Sara Olson-Smith preaching
sun 8:00 am Mark Niethammer preaching
sun 9:00 am Sara Olson-Smith preaching
sun 11:15 am Mark Niethammer preaching

Worship May 31 & Jun 1

Seventh Sunday of Easter

sat 5:00 pm Mark Niethammer preaching
sun 8:00 am Katy Warren preaching
sun 9:00 am Mark Niethammer preaching
sun 11:15 am Katy Warren preaching

Worship Jun 7 & 8

Day of Pentecost

sat 5:00 pm Sara Olson-Smith preaching
sun 8:00 am Sara Olson-Smith preaching
sun 9:00 am Sara Olson-Smith preaching
sun 11:15 am Sara Olson-Smith preaching

Worship Jun 14 & 15

Season after Pentecost

sat 5:00 pm Katy Warren preaching
sun 8:00 am Mac Mullins preaching
sun 9:00 am Katy Warren preaching
sun 11:15 am Mac Mullins preaching

Worship Jun 21 & 22

Season after Pentecost

sat 5:00 pm Mark Niethammer preaching
sun 8:00 am Mark Niethammer preaching
sun 9:00 am Mark Niethammer preaching
sun 11:15 am Mark Niethammer preaching

Worship Jun 28 & 29

Season after Pentecost

sat 5:00 pm Mac Mullins preaching
sun 8:00 am Mark Niethammer preaching
sun 9:00 am Mark Niethammer preaching
sun 11:15 am Mac Mullins preaching
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