I’ve encountered Jesus in the down times. My spirits were down. I was down on my luck. The number in the bank account was down. The weight of the world was so heavy on my neck and shoulders that my head drooped and my face turned down. Years ago, in my early college days, I […]
Theology at Theoplis, a multi-generational social group, gathers every Thursday at a local establishment to discuss various theological and social topics. This small group is open to all people and weekly attendance is not required. Theology at Theopolis returns after a summer hiatus with a special evening at Chad and Lori Lanier’s home. Thursday, September […]
We are moving along and getting closer to the completion of this renovation. A beautiful step in the revitalization of St. Paul’s. The following are some updates to help you know where we are at in the process. Make your legacy gift to Vision 2020 and help us change lives! https://www.eservicepayments.com/cgi-bin/Vanco_ver3.vps?appver3=wWsk24ZWJSTZKsGd1RMKlg0BDvsSG3VIWQCPJNNxD8upkiY7JlDavDsozUE7KG0nFx2NSo8LdUKGuGuF396vbW-DLQtuYUQ3KG0TB5iMAcWXHubq5Z7ap5JVmPErc4ZeYHCKCZhESjGNQmZ5B-6dxyrdGOP_12uZGk603anKnhs=&ver=3 HVAC, plumbing, fire sprinkler, […]
The Circle of Care Sibling Homes are approaching completion. The opportunity to adopt a room in the name of the church, a small group, or a person/couple is now open. This is first come, first serve. If you or a group you’re a part of would like to adopt one of the rooms below, please […]
From where I stood, I had the best vantage point to survey all that was going on around me. Elevated above the hubbub, I watched as families laughed and danced, played games and ate treats! Children ran back and forth between the games and the prize table. “I’m going to win a THOUSAND prizes!” a […]
Our summer break is almost over. We get back on schedule next week, meeting on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 2:00PM. We will still be meeting in the Conference Room. One slight change, however: since St Paul’s UMC will be offering children’s program in the Education Wing, we are being asked […]
We are thrilled to be one member in a phenomenal collaborative of community partners working together to bring Early Foundations to Shawnee, Oklahoma and the surrounding counties. We believe that God has called us to participate in this vital and life-changing initiative because we believe that no family and no child should ever feel disconnected […]
There are so many new, exciting things happening at St. Paul’s UMC that I can barely keep up! I must say my heart is full of gratitude. Life is happening right inside the walls of our building! I was reminded of how quickly things are moving along as I was puttering in my flower beds […]
Confession time… I’m a loser, a sinner, a failure and a fool. Fortunately for me, I’m also a child of God. Coming face to face with admitting we don’t have to be perfect for God to love us is a challenge. Especially if the love of people in our lives seems so conditional. Recently, I […]
Cracked and barren land. Nothing to keep the dry company except a horizon of light and a little rugged boat. Like the land, the paint was chipping, exposing weathered veins and raw wounds. Frayed strands of rope that once served a purpose elongated its presence around the bow and swung skeletal in the desert air. […]