The forest can be a fascinating place. There is so much to discover, so much to look at, so much to learn, and so much of God’s creation to enjoy. During the week of June 17-21, kids will learn about the untamed nature of God, and the life-changing l…
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When I was growing up, I loved to listen to my dad tell the same stories over and over. I’d say, “tell me, again, about how you and mom met.” Or I’d ask to hear, repeatedly, about what I was like as a baby, about the time my dad made Twinkies at the…
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Anybody who watched one of the thrilling NCAA basketball tournament games in recent weeks got their fill of slow-motion replay. Shots from behind the 3-point arc seemed to create the greatest excitement among announcers. “Did you see the rotation on…
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Seventeen years ago, Bethe Lonning heard an idea that she thought could really help people seeking mental health care in the state of Iowa. She was attending a conference for state leaders of the American Psychological Association. Bethe is a psychol…
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What do a tree, the Marvel cinematic universe, and the Easter story all have in common? The answer is simple, and his name is Groot. Groot first shows up in the movie Guardians of the Galaxy, and is described as an “extraterrestrial tree-like being.”…
Welcome spring by coming to hear two delightful and warm ensembles perform at St. Paul. The Nova Singers will perform Home on Sunday, April 7, 4 p.m. at St. Paul. Tickets will be available at the door or online at novasingers.com. Ponder the deep, em…
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A congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, April 7, 10:10 a.m. in the Sanctuary. The purpose of this short meeting will be to call Peter Pettit as teaching pastor and Hayden Kvamme as resident pastor at St. Paul. As resident pastor, Hayden Kvam…
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The connection between St. Paul and Camp Shalom is a years-long one that started with the camp’s founding in the 1970s. This year, several St. Paul young adults will work at camp in a variety of positions. Here are some of their stories. Oh, and…re…
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Editor’s note: A congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, April 7, 10:10 a.m. in the Sanctuary. The purpose of this short meeting will be to call Peter Pettit as teaching pastor and Hayden Kvamme (KWAM-ee) as resident pastor at St. Paul. As tea…
The kids of St. Paul Sunday School will gather toiletries on two Lenten Sundays for the women and children living at St. Joseph the Worker House in Rock Island – a transitional housing program for homeless families. St. Joseph the Worker House is cen…
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What do you have stuck to your refrigerator? Perhaps the front of your fridge is bare. But maybe it’s got quite the collection: pictures of family and friends, graduation or wedding announcements, a work-in-progress grocery list, and colorful magnets…
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Last week, the story of Mary and Joseph leaving Jesus at the temple came up in my devotional reading. If you aren’t familiar, the holy family travels to Jerusalem and after a day’s sojourn on the way back home to Nazareth, they realize twelve-year-ol…