St.Paul Lutheran Church & School
400 S.13th Street Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Phone 515-955-7285
stpaulfd@stpaulfd.org
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THE EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL
Monthly newsletter of
St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church,
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Our Mission Statement: Disciples of Christ Making Disciples for Christ
My dear friends in Christ,
As the vibrant hues of summer begin to fade into the cooler tones of fall, we find ourselves transitioning into a new season—both in nature and in our spiritual lives. This time of year, offers a unique opportunity for reflection and renewal. As we bid farewell to the warmth of summer, let us embrace the changes ahead with renewed faith and commitment.
I have some Incouragements for us as we move into this new season:
Be Faithful in Worship
As we move into this new season, it’s important to remain steadfast in our worship and gatherings. The fall often brings a return to routine, making it an ideal time to renew our commitment to attending worship services. Hebrews 10:24-25 encourages us, “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another.” Our presence in worship strengthens our faith and supports the collective growth of our church & school family.
- Seek to Grow in the Faith
With the changing of the seasons, let us also focus on growing in our faith. The Bible calls us to continual spiritual growth and maturity. In 2 Peter 3:18, we are instructed, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” This season is an excellent opportunity to deepen our understanding of Scripture, engage in prayer, and participate in Bible studies and Sunday school. By seeking God earnestly and striving to live according to His Word, we nurture our relationship with Him and prepare ourselves to face the challenges ahead with wisdom and grace.
- Finding Ways to Serve
The arrival of fall is a wonderful moment to recommit to serving others. Just as nature undergoes transformation, so too can our service to the church, school, and the community. The Apostle Paul reminds us in Galatians 5:13, “Serve one another humbly in love.” Let us seek out opportunities to serve in the church & school, help those in need, support local initiatives, and be a beacon of light in our community. Whether it’s through volunteering, supporting a charity, or simply offering a helping hand to a neighbor, our acts of service reflect Christ’s love and grace.
As we welcome the fall and all the changes it brings, let us do so with a commitment to worship, a desire for spiritual growth, and a heart open to service. May this season be one of renewal and transformation, both personally and as a church & school community.
Blessings,
Pastor Kendall Meyer
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Fort Dodge IA, (LCMS)
Announcements
✝ St. Paul Church Announcements ✝
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!!! Important !!!
An Agenda item for the Nov. 19th
Voter’s Meeting will be discussion on sharing a pastor with Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.
A paper ballot vote will be taken. Please attend this meeting, your decision matters.
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Thanksgiving Worship
Thursday Nov. 26th
Worship Service!!! Noon & 7pm
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FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN FORT DODGE MOBILEPACK EVENT Saturday, December 7, 202
4 Community Christian School Gym 2406 9 ½ Ave. S., Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge MobilePack is a community-oriented meal-packing event using local volunteers to pack 108,864 meals, enough to feed 298 children for a year.
Meals go around the world, wherever need is greatest. Meals from Ft Dodge have gone to Haiti, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Ukraine, Romania and others.
Thousands of dollars have also been given to local non-profit organizations in Webster County.
500 volunteers are needed to make this event successful. There are 3 available shifts: 9-11 AM, 12-2 PM, and 2:30-4:30 PM.
Signup sheets are in the gathering area.
Generous giving is also needed. Cost of the food is $32,000 and anything raised over that amount will stay in Webster County to fight food insecurity.
There will be a door offering the next two weeks. Or you may put your donation in the offering basket. Checks made payable to “St. Paul Lutheran Church”
✝ St. Paul Church Announcements ✝
School Fundraiser* The school will have discount cards availible to purchase for $20.00 each. Similar to the discount cards they sold last year. They will be availible at the Church Office or when we sell script.
^Book Fair^ There will be a book fair at the school Tuesday, Nov. 29th from 8am – 4pm. Then on Wednesday & Thursday, Nov. 30th & 31st from 8am – 5pm. Great for Christmas presents!!!
Youth Group: Sunday’s 12:30-2:00
Games, snacks, and Bible devotions. Contact Pastor Kendall Meyer or Lynn Meyer with questions or to get information.
Confirmation Class:
Meets weekly on Wednesday
at 5:30pm 7th & 8th grade only.
SUNDAY SCHOOL!!
Please join us Sundays from 9:15-10 in the school lunchroom. Ages 4yr-5th grade welcome!
Ages 2yr & 3yr olds, With A Parent!
Tuesday Woman’s Bible Study
Let’s walk together as we study the book by Max Lucado, “Ten men of the Bible” -For more information contact Deb Dryer or the church office
LWML
Who does online shopping?
By enrolling, AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases to support our Church! Simply log into your Amazon account with your normal log in information. Search ‘AmazonSmile’ within your account page, then at the top of the page, choose “select a charity”. Type “Saint Paul Lutheran Church”, you will notice numerous St Paul’s, make sure to select Fort Dodge, IA!
Now when you plan to make purchases on Amazon, start by shopping through the AmazonSmile website; it is no different, it just remembers your charity information each time. It is that simple and profitable, without any pain.
Meals on Wheels
If you are interested in helping deliver meals let the church office know.
We serve about every 10 weeks and we could use regulars and subs.
Pray on it and let us know. It’s fun to partner up with a spouse or a friend.
We are still looking for some subs to call on if the regulars are unable to do the route.
Meals on Wheels:
Funerals
If you are able to help serve at funerals please let Glenda Juilfs or Janette Kee know. We need help getting ready for the meal, making sandwiches, setting up tables, making lemonade and coffee. We serve the family the meal, and then there is cleaning up afterwards. We call for cake donations from members and have them delivered to the church. So if making a cake is something you could do let us know. We would be glad to have you join in helping the funeral committee.
Thank you!
