Call Meeting: Sunday, October 18
Pastor Hagen has decided to decline the call to serve at St. Paul’s and will remain serving at Resurrection in Ohio. A call meeting will be held after the 9:00 a.m. service on Sunday, October 18, as our congregation gathers to extend a divine call for a second full time pastor.
The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
God Wants to Save All
God wants all people to repent of their sins and be saved through faith in his Son Jesus Christ. Is that what we want? Even if God cares this way for our enemies or the worst of humanity?
The Lord meets us today not only with his love for the world but with the power of the Holy Spirit to respond to his great love, saying, “Your gracious will be done!”
Celebrating 125 Years of God’s Grace
In 2026 we celebrate the 125th anniversary of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. For 125 years, God has faithfully gathered his people in this place around his Word and Sacraments, and we invite every member, family, and friend to join us as we give thanks for his blessings.
Take home a keepsake: Look for a table with a history highlight booklet, commemorative bookmarks, and tote bags.
Friends, neighbors, and former members are always welcome to join us.
Break the Million: Final Campaign Total
Back in April, an anonymous member offered to match every dollar given to the Break the Million campaign, up to $25,000, for a combined goal of $50,000, to help get St. Paul's mortgage under $1,000,000 by the September refinance. God's people responded with more than $81,000 given through over 80 individual gifts. With the matching gift, the final campaign total came to $106,113.78, more than double the original goal. Thank you to everyone whose generosity will make a lasting difference for years to come.
Family Education Hour
St. Paul's Family Education Hour begins at 10:15am, following the 9:00 service, with classes for every age. Adult Bible Class resumes Sunday, September 13 (class may begin a few minutes late that day due to a call meeting right after service). Sunday School resumes Sunday, September 20, and meets every Sunday for potty-trained children age 3 through 8th grade. Confirmation Class (grades 7 and 8) also begins September 20, meeting during the education hour on Sundays Pastor Mark Kock is with us; on alternating Sundays, confirmation students join Sunday School. Wednesday Bible Class resumes September 16 with a new start time of 9:00am, moved from 8:45. Questions about any of these classes? Please speak with Pastor Ehlert.
Second Impressions Updates
WE’RE OPENING OCTOBER 10!
Our new store at N6650 N. Rolling Meadows Drive opens for shopping on Saturday, October 10!
Special Opening Weekend Hours
Saturday, October 10: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Sunday, October 11: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
To help spread out opening-weekend traffic, we’ll also be open on Sunday. October 11 will be our only Sunday opening. We’re opening at 10:00 AM that day so those who wish may attend an early worship service first.
Donations are already being accepted at our new location.
We can’t wait to welcome you to our new home!
WinGs Meeting
If you are interested in joining the ladies of WinGs, they meet monthly on the first Tuesday of the month, beginning at 6:30