ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Church Office Number: 885-2221 Pastor LaBoube office #: 712-881-2243; cell: 712-840-1652 Elders: Bruce Mohr: 712-269-8771; Todd Teut: 712-269-7154; John Thies: 712-882-3379; John Greder: 712-269-8337 Pastor’s Desk June 2018 A notable holiday in the church year calendar started the third week in May is Pentecost. Pentecost means and refers to the 50 days after Jesus resurrected from the dead on “fiftieth” Easter Sunday. Pentecost is not just a holiday mentioned in the New Testament in the Book of Acts, but it is a holiday that has been around since the days of Moses. Pentecost is often considered the birthday of Christian church, though the church has been in existence since the beginning of time. Pentecost lasts about 27 weeks. It is the longest season in the church year calendar. The green is used most of the time throughout the Pentecost season. Green is used during this season to symbolize growth—growth of the Christian church across the country and around the world. The church grows when the Gospel is spread when it’s preached to it is shared by friends—and when it is studied by all. Summer is often a slow time for churches, because so many other activities pull people away from gathering with other Christians. Do something different this summer and take time to learn more about Jesus—attend worship—meet with friends for an informal Bible study—or find opportunities to share the hope you have in Jesus. Message from Elders, The month of June marks the beginning of Summer, vacation plans and generally a lot of travel. As Christians we always want to include God in our plans in life. Maybe you or someone you know is planning a vacation or a trip, if so pray to God for guidance and protection. God see’s everything and will watch over you on your journey. May God guide you and give you peace. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. Psalm 91:11
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Church Office Number: 885-2221 Pastor LaBoube office #: 712-881-2243; cell: 712-840-1652 Elders: Bruce Mohr: 712-269-8771; Todd Teut: 712-269-7154; John Thies: 712-882-3379; John Greder: 712-269-8337 Pastor’s Desk June 2018 A notable holiday in the church year calendar started the third week in May is Pentecost. Pentecost means “fiftieth” and refers to the 50 days after Jesus resurrected from the dead on Easter Sunday. Pentecost is not just a holiday mentioned in the New Testament in the Book of Acts, but it is a holiday that has been around since the days of Moses. Pentecost is often considered the birthday of Christian church, though the church has been in existence since the beginning of time. Pentecost lasts about 27 weeks. It is the longest season in the church year calendar. The green is used most of the time throughout the Pentecost season. Green is used during this season to symbolize growth—growth of the Christian church across the country and around the world. The church grows when the Gospel is spread when it’s preached to it is shared by friends—and when it is studied by all. Summer is often a slow time for churches, because so many other activities pull people away from gathering with other Christians. Do something different this summer and take time to learn more about Jesus—attend worship—meet with friends for an informal Bible study—or find opportunities to share the hope you have in Jesus. Message from Elders, The month of June marks the beginning of Summer, vacation plans and generally a lot of travel. As Christians we always want to include God in our plans in life. Maybe you or someone you know is planning a vacation or a trip, if so pray to God for guidance and protection. God see’s everything and will watch over you on your journey. May God guide you and give you peace. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. Psalm 91:11
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