- The Sacrament of Holy Communion is celebrated in our worship services this weekend. It is our practice to serve Holy Communion to those who have been instructed in the Christian faith, who are able and willing to “examine themselves,” and who share a common faith and confession. As a congregation of the LCMS, we welcome to the Lord’s Table all who are in fellowship with our church body. If you are visiting and have questions about your participation in the Sacrament, please speak with the Elder or Pastor before the service.​​​​​
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- As many of you know, the $125 for 125 campaign kicked off back in late 2022. We have already raised over $65,840 for capital improvements. What a blessing! If we continue towards our goal, which is for each communicant member to donate $125 a year for the next 5 years, we can still hit our $500,000 goal! These funds would help the congregation pay for capital improvements and give us another reason to celebrate in 2029! We ask that you prayerfully consider this campaign above your normal monthly offerings. Just remember to put “125 for 125” on your offering envelope.​

 

- 5th Sunday Potluck will be on June 29th. Free will donations which will go to help fund the Community Cookout in September!

- Sympathy and prayers to the family of Ida Strunk. Ida died on June 11, 2025.

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- A big Thank you to the persons who helped transfer our “church model" to it’s new hayrack and move it to it’s new location!!

 

- Looking for persons interested to help organize our church float and walk or ride (all ages) in the Williamsburg July 4 parade. Please call the church office if interested in helping. Anyone wishing to donate candy may leave it in the basket next to the grocery cart downstairs. (Small tootsie rolls, tootsie pops, hard candy or items that do not melt.)

 

- A “Carload” of donations was delivered to a very appreciative Iowa Co. Food Bank. God bless you St. Paul for your Generosity!!

 

- Would anyone or any group of people be interested in a Family Fun/Fellowship night once a month here at St. Paul? Probably on a Sunday afternoon/evening. Light supper or snacks, games, cards etc. for all ages? If so, please talk to an Evangelism Committee person or the church office.

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- Church Secretary on vacation from June 16—June 20th.

- LIS is looking to hire for three positions for the 25-26 school year. If you, or someone you know, are interested in learning more about the position or wish to apply, please stop by or contact the school office.  319-668-1711
 
1. Part-time student support teacher – our student support teacher preferably has a teaching background.  Experience with reading support is a plus.  Typically, is in the building each school day for 4 hours. The teacher will work one on one, in small groups and sometimes in the classrooms.
 
2. Part-time Preschool Aide – our preschool is looking for a part-time aide to assist the teacher with classroom needs.  Experience a plus but not required.  Hours can vary by year, depending on class sizes but usually around
 
3. Part-time band instructor – Our band instructor is in the building two full days per week.  The position requires the ability to instruct 5-8 grade students in typical band instruments (brass, woodwinds and percussion) at beginner levels.  Besides weekly lessons, there are usually three dates in which students are prepared to perform in a large group format.  A band endorsement is a plus but not required if the applicant has appropriate experience or expertise.​

- LIS Accreditation – It is time for our 5 year re-accreditation process! As noted at the most recent voter’s meeting, LIS will be needing the assistance of many individuals to assist in the process. There are 8 different groups that will be created to work through each standard.  We will need to have our groups filled by the end of July, with a kickoff meeting in the beginning of August. Your group would meet as needed through December to gather information, create responses, look at data, identify needs and organize the information. There is no need for specific educational backgrounds, only a willingness to serve and work with your team. If you are interested in volunteering for this important process, please reach out to the school or connect with one of the teachers. Thank you, in advance, for your consideration and help!

Mr. Sitas – wsitas@lutheraninterparish.com

- Also needing folks to add to our Greeter list to serve about once every two months. You can make a difference by being a welcoming face to all who enter our Sunday morning worship services. Please contact the church office or Bonnie Furler at 319 550-0646 if you are willing to help with this important mission

- Highlighted Birthdays and Anniversaries listed below. We highlight children’s, decade, and 80+ birthdays. We highlight 1st year, each 5 years, and 50+ years wedding anniversaries. Please let us know if you would like other birthdays and anniversaries added to the highlighted list. Complete lists of birthdays and anniversaries are posted on the bulletin board at the west entrance.​
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June 1 - Wayne Webert, 70
June 4 - Paxton Stockton, 10
June 5 - Cruz Fraker, 5
June 5 - Logan Schlesselman, 20
June 6 - Barry & Lori Kahler, 45th
June 6 - Arlene Arp, 87
June 7 - Nicole Simmons, 50
June 9 - Dax Fraker, 3
June 10 - Ed Lacher, 86
June 12 - Heather Kruse, 50
June 14 - Russell & Bonnie Furler, 56th
June 17 - Harvey Schwarting, 84
June 19 - Piper Finnegan, 15
June 20 - Beryl & Nancy Shifflett, 61st
June 23 - Gordon & Ethel Doehrmann, 53rd
June 24 - Darrell & Emily Campbell, 25th
June 24 - Jeremy & Angela Cox, 30th
June 25 - Tony & Monica Long, 15th
June 25 - Kiley Williams, 40
June 25 - Kevin Wardenburg, 70
June 25 - Ron Holden, 80
June 28 - Leslie Nuehring, 80
June 28 - June Von Ahsen, 98
June 29 - Sam Schaefer, 13
June 30 - Keith & Lynn Mews, 35th

- Those in need of prayers or who are sick or in hospital:
Karen Von Ahsen
Karen Asbe
Deb Garringer
Ryan Hulseberg
Richard Schaefer
Ed Ficken