St. Paul United Church of Christ

119 N. Franklin St.

P.O. Box 6

New Bremen, Ohio 45869-0006

 

Phone: 419-629-2502

Fax: 419-629-3207

Email: office@stpaulnb.org

 

Our facilities are handicapped accessible.

 

 

 

 

Saturday Evenings

FAMILY WORSHIP

5:00 p.m.

 

Sunday Mornings

SPIRIT SAFARI CLUB

9:00 a.m.

For children of all ages

 

FAMILY WORSHIP

10:15 a.m.

 

 

 

 

CHECK OUT THE NEWS!

 See the NEWS & EVENTS section of this web site for events, photos and more details on what is happening here at St. Paul UCC, New Bremen.

PASTOR BECKY IN ISRAEL

January 15-27

SENIOR LUNCHEON

Thursday, January 19,  12 noon

 

HYMN SING WEEKEND

January 28 & 29

 

MOM TO MOM SALE

Sat., February 11, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

(see Youth Page for details)

 

 

PASTOR BECKY IS ON FACEBOOK!

Yet another way to reach Becky is via Facebook. Simply put in a “friend request” and she will include you in this growing ministry.

 

PRAYER CHAIN

If you have a joy or concern you would like lifted up in prayer, the Prayer Chain is ready and available. Please contact Pastor Becky at 419.953.1152 or berbstrang@stpaulnb.org with your prayer request. You are also invited to join this growing ministry. All are welcome!

 

PRAYER TAPESTRY

Sometimes prayers that weigh on our hearts and minds need to be expressed tangibly. A Prayer Tapestry is available in the sanctuary (near the refreshment table). You are invited to choose a ribbon or cloth from the basket that represents your prayer, weaving it into the tapestry. Together, our prayers are a thing of beauty!

 

 

WELCOME TO ST. PAUL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

We encourage you to share in the life and ministries of St. Paul United Church of Christ. Enjoy the experiences of this church with its rich heritage, dating back to the beginning of New Bremen in 1833. Please feel welcome to join into any of the diverse programs that appeal to you and to your family.

We the people of St. Paul seek to blend the great lessons of tradition with the new forms of faithful expressions. We enjoy the presence of several generations who together seek to grow as individuals, friends, spouses, parents, brothers and sisters, but most importantly as Christians.

 

 EDUCATIONAL BUILDING

 

FROM OUR PASTOR

When the song of the angels is stilled,

when the star in the sky is gone,

when the kings and princes are home,

when the shepherds are back with the flocks,

then the work of Christmas begins:

     to find the lost,

     to heal those broken in spirit,

     to feed the hungry,

     to release the oppressed,

     to rebuild the nations,

     to bring peace among all peoples,

     to make a little music with the heart…

And to radiate the Light of Christ,

every day, in every way, in all that we do and in all that we say.

Then the work of Christmas begins.

The message of the Feast of Epiphany announces to all people, everywhere:

Rise up in splendor…your light has come,

The Glory of the Lord shines upon you!

Let the work of Christmas begin, and let it begin with you.

    --Howard Thurman

 

By the time The Beacon is published, many of us will have already taken down our Christmas decorations, stowing them away for another year. Yet, Epiphany—the season of Light—has just begun. And, to paraphrase Howard Thurman, the work of Christmas begins once the season is over.

During Epiphany, we are called to seek Christ’s light in our daily living and to make Christ’s light the light that shines in our lives. When Christ’s light shines brightly, we can better see the world in need: we can better address poverty, hunger, anger, and violence.

In the coming year, the Mission Team will be presenting ways in which we can make a real and substantial difference in the lives of others. When Christ’s light shines brightly, we cannot help but share that light with others.

St. Paul United Church of Christ will celebrate Epiphany with a special worship service on Saturday, January 7, at 5:00 p.m. in the Chapel. We will sing songs of the season, baptize young Makena Pfenning and, in honor of the gifts the Magi brought to Jesus, each family with children will receive a gift. Families and individuals of all ages are invited to attend this service.

Blessings,

Becky

 

PASTOR BECKY IN ISRAEL

As her continuing education for 2011 and 2012, Pastor Becky will travel to Israel January 15-27. She will be joining a group organized through Educational Opportunities. Her itinerary includes taking a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, visiting Jerusalem, Capernaum, Bethany, and Bethlehem, worshipping at St. Ann Church, the Garden Tomb, and the Church of the Nativity.

 

You can follow Becky’s travels each day by logging onto: www.pastorbeckyinisrael.wordpress.com. Trusting she has access to the internet, she will be able to upload photos and videos along the way.