ONLINE WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 5 @ 10:15AM: "PALMS, PARADES, & PANDEMICS: COURAGE FOR LIVING" will be Pastor Bill O'Connell's sermon, based on Luke 19:29-47. As Jesus rode in to Jerusalem he rode in knowing that he may not survive the storms that awaited. Yet he rode on anyway. In this sermon, we gather at Jesus' feet to learn how to courageously face the battles in our lives. This will be an online service only and will include special music from Jennifer Shide and a virtual palm parade by the children. Interact with others as the service premiers at 10:15am on our Facebook page or watch it later at your convenience. Follow along in the service and learn about St Paul's many opportunities for all ages to connect even in a time of social distancing with the service order & announcements that will be posted the night before. Get a candle ready to light during the service and email or text (515-257-3024) Pastor Bill a picture of your "congregation" gathered at your home. We will share with all! Please contact the church office if you would like a DVD of the service. First time guests should be sure to fill out our online guest card to let us know who you
ONLINE GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE, APRIL 10 @ 7:00PM Join us for this powerful service of scripture readings, reflections, and music based on the seven last words Jesus spoke while on the cross. Candlelight readings will be offered by seven different St Paul families and music (from previous Holy Week services) will be performed by the Chancel Choir, the Bell Meisters, and Jennifer Shide. Invite a friend to watch this powerful service with you as is "premieres" on St Paul's Facebook page or watch it later at your convenience. First time guests should be sure to fill out our online guest card to let us know who you
TAKE THE CROSS CHALLENGE! On January 14th, 2020, our lives began to change as the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in the United States. Now, we are all doing our best to navigate through this trying time. For many, as economic uncertainty takes a foothold and their source of income becomes uncertain, tough questions remain unanswered. And their needs have increased. While you might be disappointed to miss a canceled event - our hearts turn to those who will be out of a job. Those whose hours will be cut. Those who will be stretched and will have to decide between a meal or rent. CROSS Outreach is uniquely positioned to help people locally who are living on the margins. Now more than ever, your gift is needed. In times of crisis, we must come together and be willing to sacrifice. We are inviting you to take the CROSS challenge! As a symbol of sacrifice, please share a picture of your favorite CROSS and post it to your social media page and add this text: A donation to CROSS Outreach will make a big difference in people’s lives by helping provide for their basic needs. I have made a donation and I challenge to you to post a CROSS and make a donation here
NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN "UNAFRAID" ADULT STUDY THIS TUESDAY! All are invited as we gather to discuss Adam Hamilton's book Unafraid for the next four Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm! Drawing on recent research, inspiring real-life examples, and fresh biblical insight, Hamilton shows how to untangle the knots we feel about disappointing others, failure, financial insecurity, loneliness, insignificance, and aging. Then he helps readers understand and counter fears related to such outsize perils as terrorism, death, and the pandemics. The series trailer is here. You can order the Kindle or hardback edition of the book from Amazon or any retailer, but having the book will not be necessary since each session starts with a video. The class will last five weeks and cover the following topics: Understanding and Countering Fear, Crime, Race, Terrorism, and Politics, Failure, Disappointing Others, Insignificance, and Loneliness, Apocalypse, Change, Missing Out, and Finances, and Aging, Illness, Dying, and Fear of the Lord. This class will be co-taught by Bill and Rebecca O'Connell. Rebecca, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, will add some material from her her 25+ years in helping people with fear and anxiety. Her topics will include: The Anatomy of Fear, Cognitive Distortions, The Peak and the Pit of Life, The Worry Container. This class will be taught on the Zoom platform. If you have a computer go to: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/234017718 and join the meeting. If you don't have a computer or a webcam you can participate by calling (415) 762-9988 or (646) 568-7788 and entering meeting ID: 234-017-718 to participate by audio.
WE HAVE AN ONLINE FITNESS CLASS FOR YOU!
St Paul is excited to sponsor “Body and Spirit” Fitness, which offers affordable fitness opportunities for all ages and abilities 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!
Currently, we are not holding fitness classes in our facility due to the pandemic. However, all classes have online options. Email Charissa Peters for details and additional information. It is our hope to resume in-person classes the week of April 13.
FIRST CLASS IS ALWAYS FREE! Check out our classes without any commitment! Invite a friend!
Check Body & Spirit out on Facebook
St Paul is excited to sponsor “Body and Spirit” Fitness, which offers affordable fitness opportunities for all ages and abilities 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!
Currently, we are not holding fitness classes in our facility due to the pandemic. However, all classes have online options. Email Charissa Peters for details and additional information. It is our hope to resume in-person classes the week of April 13.
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 9:00 Adult Sunday School 10:15 Worship! (Sermons close captioned for the deaf and hard of hearing) 10:30 Sunday School (infants - 5th grade) 
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St Paul Presbyterian Church, 6426 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131 (515)-276-2818