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A culture of care

The Prayer Chain

We believe that God hears our prayers. If you desire prayers for yourself or for someone you know, St. Paul’s Prayer Chain is ready to receive your prayer requests.

All shapes and sizes of prayer requests are welcome – for health, healing, hope, guidance, safety, blessings, peace, and more. Each request is received confidentially and respectfully, and sent on to praying people who seek to bend the ear of God.

To activate the prayers of the saints of St. Paul, contact Carma Drechsler, 388-3532, or Madelyn Harbeck, 355-5905.

Counseling

When what’s needed is a listening ear for life’s challenges and concerns, trust in the confidence and care of our pastoral counseling team. Place a call to the church office or to a pastor.

Hospitalizations

Our pastoral team extends the care and support of the faith community during hospital stays.

St. Paul people: Please call the church office whenever you (or a family member) are admitted to the hospital. Even when a person lists St. Paul as a church home on admittance paperwork, we can’t assume that hospital personnel will pass information along to the church. Without your notification, it’s quite likely that pastors will not hear of the hospitalization in any other way.

Contact: Becky Harper, 326-3547 ext. 211,

Groups for dealing with loss

Divorce. Death of a loved one. Breast cancer. Be part of supportive groups>>

Caring Networks

Caring networks often spring up in congregational life. You can find support with others in a group setting, or seek out an encouraging word from those who have walked particular journeys.

Several caring networks are grounded in the community of St. Paul:

Mental illness

If you have a loved one who struggles with mental illness, contact: Anna Goodwin, 322-5454,

Caring for aging parents

Often family life stretches into deep concerns for aging parents. Contact Tammy Hermanson, 326-3547, ext. 215,

Advanced directives

For help preparing a document that details your wishes at the time of serious illness or approaching death, or to simply talk about this matter, contact one of the pastors, 326-3547

Families living with disabilities

If a family member is disabled or struggling with matters of accessibility, contact Karen Bernick, 285-6177,

Coping with illness

Two fellowship groups meet regularly to address and provide support for specific health concerns:

  • Multiple Sclerosis Support – Donna Schneekloth, 563-785-4771,
  • Breast Cancer|Pink Warriors – Pat Megown, 359-6292,

Home schooling

If you are considering or have chosen to home school your child, you can connect with others. Contact Heather Hepner, 441-0626,

Meals for new babies

If you would like to be part of a caring corps of folks who deliver home-cooked meals when a child is born or adopted, contact Stephanie Kreiter, 563-940-0418

Hand in Hand: Visit ministry

Visits from another person can turn a day around. A network of visitors inspires a far-reaching community of care.

"There are two ways to live life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other as though everything is a miracle." ~Albert Einstein