ST PAUL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH JOHNSTON, IOWA
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  • Home
  • Worship
    • What to Expect On Sunday
    • Music: Choir, Bells, Praise Team
    • Digital Connection Card
    • Watch a Sermon
  • Who We Are
    • Our Mission & Philosphy
    • A Brief History
    • Staff
    • Session Elders
    • Board of Deacons
  • Youth & Kids
    • St Paul Kids
    • St Paul Youth
    • Special Events >
      • Vacation Bible School
      • Mission Trip
  • Adult
    • Adult Sunday School
    • Monday Night Bible Study
    • DISCIPLE Bible Study >
      • Disciple Resources
    • Women's Bible Study
    • Women's Book Club
  • Mission
    • Alternative Gift Market
    • Food Pantry Garden
    • Community Harvest Dinner
    • Cancer Care Ministry
    • Boyscouts
    • Make a Pledge
  • Upcoming Events
    • Artisan and Handmade Fair
    • Easter Eggstravaganza
    • Church Calendar
  • Fitness
    • Philosophy
    • Facilities >
      • Building Use & Guides >
        • Family Activity Center
        • Wedding Policies & Application
        • Funeral Planning Guide
    • Classes >
      • AMPLIFY
    • Pickleball
    • Gym Rental Calendar & Guidelines
    • Body & Spirit Calendar

hISTORY

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Presbyterians are one kind of Christian. The word comes from the Greek word  presbuteros, which means  "elder." Our name reflects the Old and New Testament practices of choosing leaders from among the wisest people in the community. The Presbyterian denomination began with the Protestant Reformation. Martin Luther sought to reform the Roman Catholic Church in Germany beginning in 1517. The Protestants protested against the abuses of the Roman Catholic Church and for scripture being the basis of what the church does.

Presbyterians celebrate two sacraments: baptism and the Lord's Supper (Communion). In baptism a person is initiated into the Christian (not the Presbyterian) Church and makes a public confession of faith. We baptize infants in our church and give them a chance to make their own confession of faith at confirmation. Baptism is necessary for membership in the Presbyterian Church, but it may be performed in any Christian church. Presbyterians do not believe that baptism guarantees a person eternal life, nor do we believe that those that are not baptized are denied eternal life. 

The Lord's Supper in the Presbyterian Church is open to every baptized Christian. In the Lord's Supper (or "Communion" or "Eucharist") the bread and wine represent Christ's body and blood and remind us of Christ's sacrifice on the cross. Presbyterians understand that they are eating bread and drinking grape juice. (We use grape juice rather than wine because there are recovering alcoholics in our congregation.)

Presbyterian congregations are guided by the Session. The elders are elected by the congregation to serve three-year terms on the Session. Pastors also are members of the Session. The Board of Deacons takes care of befriending the lonely and visits the shut-ins of our congregation.

57 churches in make up the Presbytery of Des Moines. The Presbytery oversees the preparation of candidates for the ministry, among other tasks. Fifteen Presbyteries in six states comprise the Synod of Lakes and Prairies. The synod oversees the work of the presbyteries. All Synods are overseen by the General Assembly, our national church government. GA oversees international mission work and the preparation of Christian education curricula.




If you would like to learn more about the Presbyterian Church (USA), check out the Our Mission & Philosophy or A Brief History of St Paul, or the  Presbyterian 101 Page.

Location

​St Paul is located at 6426 Merle Hay Road in Johnston, IA.   We are across from the Johnston Public Safety Building.​

Sunday Morning Schedule
    8:30am  Adult Sunday School
​    9:30am  Worship! (Sermons close captioned
​      for the deaf and hard of hearing
)
    9:45am  Sunday School (preschool to 5th grade -  runs through the school year.)

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