God has given each of us gifts and graces for the building up of the kingdom. Though not everyone is called to ordained ministry, everyone is called to ministry through service to God and others. What has God called you to? What is God calling you to now? Disciples are called to discern our gifts […]

Well the weather here in Oklahoma has been pretty sunny this week, warm highs in the 50’s and little wind; it’s hard for me to believe that Christmas Day is just 5 short days away. Hopefully those festive feelings will come soon for me. After all, it will be Christmas Eve and most of the […]

As I dropped my daughter off at school today I told her to always do her best, to be her best. I think I better hold myself to that same standard. After all, when did we start being satisfied with “good enough.” If we only go through the motions it doesn’t honor the gifts that […]

“It means so much to have been able to go with our church to hang warm scarves on the street lamps and bike racks downtown Sunday night. It’s a small start at trying to keep people bundled up as they sleep outside every night. Every scarf includes an invitation to our community dinners where Monday […]

St. Paul’s welcomes Lacey Boyer as Nursery Coordinator. Lacey will be the face of our nursery, will help schedule and coordinate nursery volunteers, and will work with the ministry team to provide excellence in care to our youngest members. St. Paul’s has a strong commitment to upholding Safe Sanctuary policies for the safety of our […]

Please consider these things sincerely for a moment; what, to you, is worth fighting for? How are you equipped for your crusade? What’s holding you back? I love the bowl season for college football. Teams from all over the country playing against foes outside of their usual schedule. Teams that play in smaller conferences going […]

And Mary said, I’m bursting with God-news; I’m dancing the song of my Savior God. God took one good look at me, and look what happened— I’m the most fortunate woman on earth! What God has done for me will never be forgotten, the God whose very name is holy, set apart from all others. […]

A Snowy Anticipation of Christmas “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6, KJV   There is something magical about crunching and […]

Our Mission & Outreach opportunity this month takes us to the Shawnee city sidewalks. Join us on Sunday, December 16th at 6PM when we gather in the church Fellowship Hall. We will bundle up and head out to “accessorize” downtown Shawnee. We will be taking scarves to the streets, wrapping them around signs, light posts, […]

“Big girls don’t cry…” – Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons “There’s no crying in baseball!” – Tom Hanks, A League of Their Own “You better watch out, you better not cry…” Santa Clause is Comin’ to Town   I’m sure I could could go on for pages and pages quoting things in our culture […]