Worship

Sunday mornings at St. Paul are a time that our community gathers to enjoy fellowship, worship, hear God's Word, and to break bread together in the Sacrament of Holy Communion.


If you are thinking about checking us out on a Sunday morning, we would love to meet you! We have greeters who will greet you with a smile, help you get where you want to go, and be able to answer any questions you might have.


Each week our worship services include music, the reading of God's Word, a time of teaching, and the celebration of Holy Communion.  We have two different styles of worship:


Traditional (8 AM & 11 AM)

The liturgy is the framework of our traditional worship.  The reading of scripture and the proclamation of the Gospel connect to our daily lives.  We celebrate Holy Communion at each service.  Hymns and the pipe organ are the primary forms of music along with our Adult Choir and The Bells of St. Paul, our bell choir.


Contemporary (9:30 AM) 

At our contemporary service, the order of worship follows a Lutheran pattern of worship incorporating well-known hymns and praise music. The children are invited forward each week for a children's message.  Celebrating Holy Communion weekly and hearing the Gospel read and proclaimed as integral parts of our daily lives.  Keyboard, guitars, and percussion are the primary forms of music. 

Nursery

A staffed nursery is available every Sunday morning during worship and is equipped for infants through preschoolers.


We use a beeper system for drop offs and pick ups. Beepers are given to parents when their child is dropped off and must be presented to pick up their child.


To read our Child Protection Policy, click here.

Children's Sermons

At our 9:30 AM service, all children are invited to come forward for a Children's Message.  Each message is connected to our scripture readings for the day and shared with the children in fun, creative ways.  After the Children's Message, the children are invited to participate in SpyKids, a time of learning based on the scriptures of the day.  Click on the picture to watch a video of a Children's Sermon!

Worship Assistants

There are many ways to get involved in worship leadership at St. Paul. Greeters, ushers, worship assistants, communion assistants, and lectors are integral parts of each Sunday. Click here for more information & to sign up!


Please note: During COVID-19, serving as Worship Assistants is on hold.

Music

Adult Choir
The adult choir is a volunteer choir of those who love to praise God with their voices.  The choir provides musical leadership several times a month at the 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM worship services. Rehearsals are from 6:30-7:30 PM on Wednesday evenings. If you are interested in joining the Adult Choir, please contact our Adult Choir Director, Karla Kruse.


The Bells of St. Paul
For experienced ringers, this ministry offers music for worship services on many occasions throughout the year. The Handbell Choir rehearses on Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary. If you are interested in joining the Bells of St. Paul, please contact our Bell Choir Director, Judy McLeod.


Praise Band
This group of musicians provides musical leadership for the 9:30 AM Worship service, featuring the latest in Christian music, as well as old gospel favorites. The Praise Band includes both vocalists and a rhythm section (keyboard, guitar, bass). The Praise Band practices on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 PM. If you are interested in joining the Praise Band, please contact our Director of Music, Karla Kruse.


Special Music

Using your gifts of music during worship is a great way to enhance our weekly service.  If you are interested in providing special music, please contact our Director of Music, Karla Kruse.