Ascension Divine Service

Thursday, May 9 | 7:00 p.m. | Gym

Strawberry Social following service

Join St. Paul's choirs and orchestra in the celebration marking Christ's return to the right hand of the throne of God. We welcome guest preacher Rev. Dr. Stephen Pietsch of Concordia Seminary.

Following the service, all are invited to our annual Strawberry Social to enjoy fresh strawberries, shortcake, and ice cream., hosted by our youth group. 

• Mother’s Day bookmarks
  The gift of God’s word: All ladies are welcome to take home a Mother’s Day Bible bookmark May 11-12, as well as any congregation member who would enjoy one. Find them displayed in the church lobbies and gym.
• Photo zone
  “Say cheese!” For many, May 12 is a special day to celebrate those we love. We invite you to stop by the decorated backdrop in the east church lobby (facing the park) and capture a family photo to remember the day.
• High school graduate recognition
  Join us in recognizing our high school grads at the 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary worship service (in the gym) on May 12. We rejoice with our graduates and their families and look forward to celebrating this milestone as a congregation. 
• Mother's Day weekend food drive | May 11 & 12
  Social Ministry will sponsor its annual food drive to benefit the food pantries we support. On Saturday evening, please place items on the designated table in the gym. On Sunday, tables will also be available for donations of food, cash, and checks. (No out-of-date items or food in glass containers please.) Thanks for helping us help others!

Sunday, May 19 | Noon | Gym

Please join us for a brief voters’ meeting to review and approve the fiscal year budget. A minimum of 75 attendees is required for a quorum, so the meeting counts! Preview meeting materials beginning May 9 on our website’s Member Portal > Rosters & Documents page. If you can’t attend, you can have another St. Paul’s member vote for you by proxy; link and instructions also on our website Member Portal. 

Volunteer signup | “Scuba” VBS | June 10-14 | 9am-noon

Volunteer at VBS, where your time means the world to a child! Adults and teens (5th grade+) who volunteer early enjoy first pick of their favorite jobs or days. We’re flexible if your plans or available days change.  Volunteer by May 17 to guarantee a VBS staff t-shirt reserved in your size! 

Camper registration | Please note that our student camper registration has reached capacity and is closed.

May is VBS snack collection month

Help make VBS "snack-tastic"! Consider adding some Teddy Grahams, Goldfish, Cheerios, Rold Gold Pretzels, or bags of mini marshmallows to your shopping cart (this year our wish list has been simplified to five items). Find collection bins in the church lobbies.

Changes During Sanctuary HVAC Replacement | HVAC replacement work is now in progress, necessitating location changes for key activities for approximately 8 to 12 weeks. We thank you for your flexibility and patience during these church improvements.

• Activity → Relocation
• Sanctuary Worship → Gym (late service shifts to 11am)
• Living Stone Worship → 1938 Church/Music room (10:45am)
• Nursery → Church (unstaffed)
• Sunday School (excluding middle school) → School (beginning March 10)
• Fellowship Breakfast → Fellowship Hall
• KFUO Bible Class → 1938 Church
• Foundation Bible Class → Fellowship Hall
• Living Way Bible Study (large-group sessions) → Fellowship Hall
• Ascension Worship Service (May 9) → Gym
• Confirmation Service (May 4) → Concordia Seminary Chapel
• School Chapel → Gym    
• VBS → Gym/School

Service times during relocation

• Sanctuary worship (temporarily in Gym) | 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m.  (note new late service time shift)
• Living Stone service (temporarily in Music Room) | 10:45 a.m.

Read more about St. Paul's history, pastors, and principals.

175TH PHOTO ALBUM

Info submission form | We're working to create a school alumni list to keep in touch with past St. Paul's Saints of all ages, and we need your help! If you're a family member or friend of an alum, please share contact info here. 

St. Paul's senior pastor, Rev. Dr. Glen D. Thomas, has announced his October 2024 retirement. Pastor's letter to the congregation can be read here:

Pastor's letter