Welcome to St. Paul Lutheran Church of Bellville Ohio!
Welcome to St. Paul Lutheran Church. We are a mid-size congregation located in the middle of Bellville, Ohio. More than geographic location, we are located in the heart of God. We have experienced God’s wonderful love poured out upon us and are passionate about sharing that love with others. In order to live fully in God’s love we seek to trust God with all our heart. This is not easy to do but as we learn God’s loving desires for us, we cannot help but tell others about God’s love and care for others using the gifts God has given us.
See What's in The St. Paul Epistle newsletter for August 2008 ( Click me )
Alive! Saturday Night Worship Services For August
August 9 Kindness and generosity Dawn Armstrong
Ephesians 4:30-5:2
How is the seeds of fruit sown in you by the Holy Spirit blooming? Are you
sharing the bountiful
riches of kindness and generosity or are sharing just a small crop of nice?
Tonight we will explore
the character traits of Jesus and how we are to imitate them.
August 16 Faithfulness Pastor Doug / Holy
Communion
Hebrews 11
Faithfulness and patience and faith go together, for faithfulness is the combination
of patience and
faith. It is the application of patient faith for the long term.
August 23 Gentleness Chris Laux
Matthew 11:28-30
There is nothing greater than gentleness. Jesus brought a message is of love,
peace and gentleness
for us all to strive for. If you are looking for strength just remember to
be gentle. Come and hear the
words of Jesus.
August 30 Work Camp Service Senior Youth
This service will be lead by our Senior Youth . We will hear our youth tell
how they were able to
Live and Share God’s Love in Waterloo, Iowa as they did a mission trip to
repair homes of residents
who are in need
Outdoor Worship at 8:15
Please come and worship God in the fullness of his nature. Worship
services will be held the first four Sundays in August at 8:15 at
Palm Park. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your lawn chair, if
youhave one. If not, chairs will be provided. Palm Park is located
on Bellville North Road. It is the second drive on your right from
SR 13 north out of town...
August 10 13th Sunday after Pentecost 8:15
Outdoor / Holy Communion
1 Kings 19:9-18 Psalm 85 Romans 10:5-15 Matthew 14:22-33
Get Out of the Boat
There come times in all our lives when we are encouraged to risk it all and
to get out of the boat.
Peter did so at the invitation of Jesus, who was walking on water at the time.
In a metaphorical sense
Elijah got out of the boat when he challenged the profits of Baal to a trial
by fire. Try it. Get out.
August 17 14th Sunday after Pentecost 8:15
Outdoor
Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 Psalm 67 Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 Matthew 15:10-28
The Insiders!
Who has it an “in” with God? In God’s upside down world it is usually not
the person when we
think it is.
August 24 15th Sunday after Pentecost 8:15
Outdoor / Holy Communion
Isaiah 51:1-6 Psalm 138 Romans 12:1-8 Matthew 16:13-20
My Favorite Verse
Many people have a favorite Bible verse. Someone once asked Pastor Doug, “What
is your favorite
verse?” After hemming and hawing, he said, “Romans 12, verses 1 and 2.” And
once he said it, it
became so. Since today’s lessons include this verse, he is claiming preacher’s
pejorative and
preaching on it.
August 31 16th Sunday after Pentecost Work
Camp Service
The 2008 Work Campers to Waterloo Iowa will be sharing their stories, songs
and skits at both
worship services. This is always a high energy, joyful worship service.
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What’s Happening!
Spread the News! Page 2
Interested in handing out fliers at the BBQ?
Gift of the Month Page 2
Bring in fresh produce.
New team forming to show family friendly movies.
Gift of the Month for September Page 4
School, health and sewing kits.
Thank You Notes Page 3
Financial Information Page 3
Birthdays and Wedding Anniversaries Page 5
Worship Services for Sunday Page 7
Pastor’s Letter Page 9
Bishop’s Letter Page 11
Best Off the Net Page 12