WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 @ 10:15 AM: “THINE” will be the title Pastor Bill’s sermon, based on Matthew 6:13b. The Bellmeisters will perform “Thine Is the Glory” and the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated. Please gather bread and juice if you are worshipping online
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Click here to fill out our digital connections card and let us know who you are and how we can serve you.
NEW DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY STARTING AUGUST 17!
DISCIPLE is a life-changing 32-week overview of the Bible! If you have always wanted to learn more about the Bible but not known where to begin DISCIPLE is the program you need! No Bible knowledge is required to take DISCIPLE, just a willingness to learn. Here's what's involved:
The class will begin Tuesday, August 17, probably at 6:00 or 6:30, depending upon participants’ schedules. A sign-up sheet is up on the Opportunities Board in sanctuary entryway for those interested (and you don’t have to be sure!) or you can contact Bill at or 257-3024 or pastor.stpaulpres@gmail.com. The class is limited to about a dozen participants, so don’t wait long for this great opportunity to grow in your faith!!
DISCIPLE is a life-changing 32-week overview of the Bible! If you have always wanted to learn more about the Bible but not known where to begin DISCIPLE is the program you need! No Bible knowledge is required to take DISCIPLE, just a willingness to learn. Here's what's involved:
- Meeting in a small group once a week for 2 1/4 hours. Classes include video presentations from leading scholars, discussion, sharing, caring, laughter & prayer
- Reading the Bible daily for 30-45 minutes
- Beginning reading the week of August 21, ending early -May
- 16 weeks on the Old Testament, 16 weeks on the New Testament
- Weeks off for Thanksgiving and Christmas-New Years
The class will begin Tuesday, August 17, probably at 6:00 or 6:30, depending upon participants’ schedules. A sign-up sheet is up on the Opportunities Board in sanctuary entryway for those interested (and you don’t have to be sure!) or you can contact Bill at or 257-3024 or pastor.stpaulpres@gmail.com. The class is limited to about a dozen participants, so don’t wait long for this great opportunity to grow in your faith!!
NEW GRIEFSHARE GROUP STARTING SEPT 7!
The deacons, with co-leaders Jules Gray and Lois Kiester, will be starting a new GriefShare grief recovery group at St Paul this Fall! GriefShare groups meet weekly to help those who have lost a loved one face the challenges of grieving and move toward rebuilding your life. Each GriefShare session includes a video featuring top experts on grief, time discussing the video, and what is going on in your lives. Jules Gray and Lois Kiester have been through GriefShare themselves and are no strangers to the grieving process. Each session last one and a half hours and there are thirteen sessions, and the first session will be Tuesday, September 7th at 3:00. The Group will take a break for Thanksgiving week and conclude on December 7. For more information, visit www.griefshare.org. Contact Jules (515-778-4729 or jgray@netins.net) or Lois (276-6834 or lmkiester@aol.com) if you have questions or are interested or have feedback about the day and time.
The deacons, with co-leaders Jules Gray and Lois Kiester, will be starting a new GriefShare grief recovery group at St Paul this Fall! GriefShare groups meet weekly to help those who have lost a loved one face the challenges of grieving and move toward rebuilding your life. Each GriefShare session includes a video featuring top experts on grief, time discussing the video, and what is going on in your lives. Jules Gray and Lois Kiester have been through GriefShare themselves and are no strangers to the grieving process. Each session last one and a half hours and there are thirteen sessions, and the first session will be Tuesday, September 7th at 3:00. The Group will take a break for Thanksgiving week and conclude on December 7. For more information, visit www.griefshare.org. Contact Jules (515-778-4729 or jgray@netins.net) or Lois (276-6834 or lmkiester@aol.com) if you have questions or are interested or have feedback about the day and time.
JOHNSTON COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY GARDEN
St Paul has been hosting the Johnston Community Food Pantry Garden since 1999. Each year it provides hundreds of pounds of fresh and nutritional produce to low income families and seniors at the Johnston Food Pantry. To take a 45 minute or longer time slot to help in the garden, visit the signup page here or contact Val Nichols at 707-0728 or valhallajo@gmail.com. The signup page has a schedule, but if you would like to work at a non-scheduled time, contact Val . Be prepared to bring gloves, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. We will supply tools and know how. Garden volunteers might be asked to water plants, plant more vegetables as the season dictates, pull weeds, or transport veggies to the Partnership. Each of these depends on your comfort zone, and what actually needs to be done at that time. Time commitment each visit ranges from 45-90 minutes depending on your schedule.
St Paul has been hosting the Johnston Community Food Pantry Garden since 1999. Each year it provides hundreds of pounds of fresh and nutritional produce to low income families and seniors at the Johnston Food Pantry. To take a 45 minute or longer time slot to help in the garden, visit the signup page here or contact Val Nichols at 707-0728 or valhallajo@gmail.com. The signup page has a schedule, but if you would like to work at a non-scheduled time, contact Val . Be prepared to bring gloves, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. We will supply tools and know how. Garden volunteers might be asked to water plants, plant more vegetables as the season dictates, pull weeds, or transport veggies to the Partnership. Each of these depends on your comfort zone, and what actually needs to be done at that time. Time commitment each visit ranges from 45-90 minutes depending on your schedule.
Get the latest updates on our Garden Facebook Group here
GET BACK TO FITNESS AT ST PAUL!
At Body and Spirit Fitness, we build up the whole person (body, soul and mind) by forming affordable fitness communities for all ages and abilities.
Currently we offer AMPLIFY which is a bootcamp style class, two different types of YOGA practices and Active and Fit for those who are looking for a way to stay in shape as they enjoy the best years of their life!
Our classes welcome all fitness levels taught by qualified, professional instructors. Our goal is not simply to offer classes, but to form caring communities of spiritual encouragement, recognizing that we are on a journey to wholeness with one another and God!
Email the church office or check out the website under fitness for details and registration.
FIRST CLASS IS ALWAYS FREE! Check out our classes without any commitment! Invite a friend!
Check Body & Spirit out on Facebook
At Body and Spirit Fitness, we build up the whole person (body, soul and mind) by forming affordable fitness communities for all ages and abilities.
Currently we offer AMPLIFY which is a bootcamp style class, two different types of YOGA practices and Active and Fit for those who are looking for a way to stay in shape as they enjoy the best years of their life!
Our classes welcome all fitness levels taught by qualified, professional instructors. Our goal is not simply to offer classes, but to form caring communities of spiritual encouragement, recognizing that we are on a journey to wholeness with one another and God!
Email the church office or check out the website under fitness for details and registration.
FIRST CLASS IS ALWAYS FREE! Check out our classes without any commitment! Invite a friend!
Check Body & Spirit out on Facebook
Our mission is to Glorify God by Making Disciples who Connect in Community, Grow in Faith and Serve in Joy
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St Paul is located at 6426 Merle Hay Road in Johnston, IA. We are across from the Johnston Public Safety Building. |
Sunday Morning Schedule 10:15 Worship! (Sermons close captioned for the deaf and hard of hearing) 
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St Paul Presbyterian Church, 6426 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131 (515)-276-2818