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A culture of care

Prayer Chapel

Come and pray. Bring your longings for peace, strength, healing, hope, encouragement, and clarity. From 10:45-11:30 a.m. the last Sunday of each month, spend quiet time in the Chapel for prayer.

Prayer leaders will be available to pray with you, if you like. Or simply enjoy some intentional time for personal prayer or spiritual journeying.

Prayer Chapel begins September 26.

The Prayer Chain

Chains. We use many different kinds of chains in our daily life. Chain-link fences keep pets in yards and children safe. Chains-of-command in organizations clarify decision-making and orders. And bicycle chains transfer our pedaling into forward momentum.

Chains consist of smaller parts being connected to each other in service of a greater purpose. Working together, the individual links in the chain do more together than they could do separately. Chains transfer and multiply power.

The Prayer Chain at St. Paul works much like other chains. It transfers and multiplies the power of our prayers. The prayers of many St. Paul saints rise up in unison so that the power of God might be realized among us and in our lives.

For whatever prayer need you may have, the prayer chain connects us to one another and to God. A phone call will link you into the chain and activate our prayers.

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.

"Growth demands a temporary surrender of security." ~Author unknown, from St. Paul Moms' Morning devotional book