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Disaster Response
I’m sure that most of you are well aware that there are several states that have been greatly impacted by the devasting floods from Hurricane Helene.
Please keep all those that have been affected by the storm in your prayers, as well as their local governments and first responders.
If possible, consider making a donation to either Calvary Lutheran Church in Ruskin, Florida OR to the ELCA.
Calvary Lutheran Church in Ruskin, Florida
Donations will go towards the following items:
Socks/Shoes
Pillows/Blankets
Bottled Water
Non-perishable food items
Furniture
Additional monies from the Emergency Fund will
help the members of
Calvary Lutheran Church with the following, as needed:
Hotel room
Flood clean-up of their home
Hot meals
Financial aide to those struggling to pay their bills
Click HERE to Donate to Calvary Lutheran Church in Florida
ELCA
Click HERE to Donate to the ELCA
In response to the tragedy that Baltimore City experienced we are called to help through prayer and financial support. One opportunity to help is through Seafarers International House.
Pease make sure to note Baltimore Port Ministry
Donations can be made directly for Baltimore International Seafarers Center
1430 Wallace Street Baltimore, MD 21230
Sunday Service 9:30am
Current Schedule !
Welcome our Lead Pastor James FitzGerald
He grew up in Mount Airy, Maryland. He earned a Master of Divinity from United Lutheran Seminary, a Master of Arts in Education from Albright College, and Bachelor of Arts in History from Albright College. He comes to us having completed his internship at Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, and Trinity Lutheran Church in Rouzerville, Pennsylvania. His favorite part of ministry is preaching and teaching, and is skilled at working with children and youth.
Featuring
Reminders:
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SENIOR FELLOWSHIP
Our next Senior Fellowship is November 19th at 11:30 am. Anyone 60 or older is invited to join us.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Joe
and Cathy Dymek
(jcdymek@verizon.net or 410-531-1057). For more information, please click here for the 2023-2024 Schedule.
Our cookbook, organized by Senior Fellowship, has been submitted to the printing company. They will be on sale at the meeting. Thank you to all who contributed your wonderful, favorite recipes!
We support Grassroots of Howard County
Sue Bell Council Chair
St. Paul's Volunteers - You Make a Difference!
Grassroots Meal
Many St. Paul's volunteers supported the Saturday, October 26, 2024 Grassroots Day Resource Center (DRC) meal: Carole Manges purchased food needed for the meal; Judy Hewitt (ServSafe Kitchen Manager), Sara Berschet, John Bell, and Russ Werner prepared the meal; and Pastor Joe and Carol Lettrich, Janey Jew, and Erik Domaas delivered and served the meal. The menu included chicken and cheese enchiladas, cilantro lime rice, black beans, tossed salad, apples, clementines, cookies, iced tea, and lemonade. The meal was very well received and fed approximately 55 people at Grassroots DRC in Jessup, MD. The leftover food was taken to Grassroots Shelter in Columbia, MD, enough to feed an additional 55 people.
see this month's newsletter for details
The next Grassroots Meal is Saturday, December 21, 2024.If you are interested in helping, please sign up using Sign-up Genius (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45ADAA2DA0FCC07-49766230-splc#/)
or contact me (sue@stpaulslutheran.info).
St. Paul’s Holiday Food Drive
27 October - 8 December 2024
We're holding a Holiday Food Drive from 10/24/24 - 12/8/24 to collect non-perishable food items for Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Baskets for local families in need. Please place food items on the table in the parish hall.
Most Needed Items:
mashed potato mix
canned yams/sweet potatoes
stuffing mix
gravy/gravy mix
cornbread muffin mix
canned soup
peanut butter
canned fruit/vegetables
applesauce
pasta
pasta sauce
gelatin or pudding mix
cake mix/brownie mix & frosting
instant oatmeal
Hot chocolate mix and mini marshmallows
We will also be purchasing gift cards for grocery stores or Walmart to include with the food basket for the purchase of fresh food. If you are interested in contributing towards the gift cards, please make a note on your check that your donation is "For Food Baskets" or use the "Food Basket" pull-down if you are making an electronic donation via the St. Paul's website.
Thank you in advance for your generous support!
Continuing Social Outreach Opportunity
We are excited that Saint Paul's has partnered with Mt. Zion Methodist Church Monthly Food Pantry Distribution Program. Food donations can be dropped off in the baskets locate in the Narthex. Peanut Butter, Oatmeal Packets, Cereal and Canned Tuna Fish, Meats, Spaghettios etc. are most needed. Please be sure to check the expiration dates on your donations. Thank you for your support.
CONFIRMATION CLASS INFORMATION
A new Confirmation class now with Pastor Jim has formed. The evening portion occurs the first and third Sundays of the month! The first meeting was August 18th, but if you need more information contact the church office. Sunday school class is from 10:30am - 11:15am. Anyone interested in the confirmation class please contact Erik Domaas. The deadline for registration was September 8th.
Congratulations to the class of 2024: Joseph Valentino, Dominic George Rende, Jonathon Beckstrom and Maddox August.
ARCHIVES
ST. PAUL'S HISTORIC BOOK
We provide one copy per family free of charge, but please consider making a contribution to the Archives; it would be greatly appreciated. Additional copies will be available for $25. Please contact Cathy Dymek(jcdymek@verizon.net), Kerry Griffin (kerrygriffin@verizon.net) or the church office (office@stpaulslutheran.info) for your free copy or to purchase additional copies.
What is happening at St. Paul's
Schedule For - 17 Nov - 24 Nov:
Sunday, Nov. 17 Worship in the Sanctuary - 25th Sunday of Pentecost.
9:30 am - Worship*1 plus Children's Sermon - Pastor Jim
10:45 am Sunday School for all
10:45 am Congregational Budget Meeting
Monday, Nov. 18th
7:00 pm AA Meeting
Tuesday, Nov. 19th
7:00 pm Bell rehearsal
Wednesday, Nov. 20th
7:00 pm Bible Study with Pr. Jim and the book of Matthew
Thursday, Nov. 21st - Chapel
7:00 pm - Worship* Christ the King Sunday
7:00 pm - Choir rehearsal
Friday, Nov. 22nd
Saturday, Nov 23rd
Sunday, November 24th 26th Sunday of Pentecost
9:30 am Worship Sanctuary - Pastor Jim presiding.
10:45 am Sunday School for all
* Indicates a virtual option is available
+ Indicates a virtual option is available for Adults
1 We have put in place new equipment for Zoom in the Sanctuary. We believe this has solved the issues we were having. Please join us on Zoom if your unable to attend in person.
Email the Church office to receive the Zoom invite to any of the activities or worship. (The response is automated on weekends.)
Frequently Asked Information
Please make note of our email address!
Email: office@stpaulslutheran.info
Website: stpaulslutheran.info
We're Located at
11795 Scaggsville Road (Route 216)
in Fulton MD
Go to the people of all nations and make them my disciples. Baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to do everything I have told you. I will be with you always, even until the end of the earth.
If you would like more information about our church, please feel free to e-mail us at: office@stpaulslutheran.info
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Sanctuary Window
Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane
Our altar window above
"Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go over there and pray.” And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.” And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. And he said to Peter, “So, could you not watch with me one hour? Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Again, for the second time, he went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done.” And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. So, leaving them again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words again. Then he came to the disciples and said to them, “Sleep and take your rest later on. See, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand."
Matthew 26:36-56
Requested Hymns
Community Garden 2025
St. Paul's Community Garden had another successful year in 2024!
2025 Garden plots are available. Plots sizes are 8'x28' and 4'-6'' x 28'. Plots maybe shared as long as all parties are identified and agree to keep the plot in order and abide by the rules.
2022 prices were $40 per season for 8'x28' and 4'-6"x28' are $25. There is an additional requirement to volunteer for one hour per month April through October of community service. If desired an additional fee of $30 maybe paid with the application in lieu of providing the hour of community service April through October for a total of 7 hours. A discount of $10 is available to members of St. Paul's.
Please email the church office office@stpaulslutheran.info to receive details, conditions and rules of the use of the garden space for 2024!
St. Paul's Prayer Labyrinth
Located in the field behind the pavilion, is the Prayer Labyrinth walk which was an Eagle Scout Project of one of our youth.
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
St. Paul's Lutheran Church is a Bible believing , caring, and growing congregation located in heart of Fulton, MD halfway between Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, DC.
We are glad you found us!
Pastor: James FitzGearld
Location: 11795 Rte. 216, Fulton, MD
Phone: 301-725-0241
Email: office@stpaulslutheran.info
Worship Services:
9:30am Sunday
7:00pm Thursday
Sunday School: 10:45 am Adult, and Children (contact the office for more details. First session new year, Sept. 15th)
