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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…
Mental Health First Aid course set for April 6 St. Paul Lutheran Church will host Mental Health First Aid training on Saturday, April 6, from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The class is free and open to the public. Signup is required, at scottcountykids.org/traini…
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A wave of tidying up took over the country in January this year. Marie Kondo, the bestselling author of The Magical Art of Tidying Up, starred in a Netflix show that motivated thousands to declutter their homes. Kondo invites us to tidy up and find r…
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A few years ago, I bought a new (to me) car. Before making a pretty major investment, I spent months researching different dealers and car brands, reading consumer reviews on safety and reliability, wanting to make sure I spent my money wisely. Befor…
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Walk in the door of Matt’s garage, and the unmistakable and comforting aroma of a motor shop fills the air. Tools and parts, bumper stickers and ball caps, books and manuals fill the space. A Husky named Keisha welcomes visitors. In the center are th…
The St. Paul community of faith gathers for worship services and meal fellowship on five Lenten Wednesdays, March 13 — April 10. Worship | 12 noon-12:30 p.m. Chapel gatherings will include music, silence, a pastoral reflection, and Holy Communion. Th…
Aging Innovatively, a five-week course led by professionals from St. Ambrose University, will provide education and strategies for healthy aging; discuss home safety, supports, and assistive technology available; help individuals re-engage in meaning…