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Summer, 2021
The church calendar has turned to the summer months, we have celebrated Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter and the great fifty days that leads to Pentecost. The next phase of the church calendar is called “Ordinary” time. I don’t know what your thoughts are, but it feels like we are living in anything but “ordinary” times. With the turmoil that continues throughout the world, a once in a century pandemic, and everything in between, we can say we live in “Extraordinary” times. One thing that continues to ground us and keep us moving forward with a positive attitude is our faith and trust in the Lord. The apostles who left the temple and began to preach throughout the known lands faced quite extraordinary times and yet, with the faith in Jesus, moved forward and kept doing what they were meant to do. We, as Christians, must do the same in our daily lives, no matter how difficult it may seem.
I leave you this summer with the words from the first letter of John, Chapter 5: Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands. In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.
Keep your faith in the Lord, it will help you accomplish anything. Have a safe and healthy summer.
God Bless You All.
Pastor Jason Stitt
As you know we annually have a donation drive for Malachi House. Malachi House was founded through a pioneering effort to preserve human dignity for terminally ill individuals who are homeless. At this time, Malachi House is not accepting in-person donations of any kind at their doors due to COVID-19 and for the safety and security of their residents, staff, and hospice teams. However, they are still in need of their everyday items that are typically listed on their wish list. To meet these needs they are accepting gift cards or check donations by mail as well as credit card donations online or by phone.
GIFT CARDS FROM: Walmart, Target, Giant Eagle, Save-a-Lot, Home Depot, Gordon Food Service, Dave’s Market and Amazon
Please bring your gift card donations to the church by July 25, 2021. Please make any checks out to Malachi House. If your donation is money, please note on the envelope the donation is for Malachi House.
Thanks as always for your support!
In person, pet friendly worship services. The mask and social distancing mandates have been lifted. The services will also be online at Pastor Jason's Sunday messages on YouTube or you can go to our Facebook site or go to the Online Worship section listed above for these messages.
Mutual Ministry Group will be meeting to discuss the activities for the new year including our annual Crop Walk. The group is comprised of members from St. Paul UCC and our sister churches, St. Peter UCC and Ridge Road UCC. If you want to be a part of this vibrant group, please notify the church office at 440.843.8039. Our next meeting is:
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 6:30 PM at St. Peter UCC
Will be joining with our sister church St. Peter United Church of Christ for our continuing book studies. The session will begin at 12:30 PM. More information will be coming....stay tuned.
Hall Rental Available with Full Kitchen
Seating capacity: 125
Cost: $250.00, plus a $50.00 security deposit for 4 hours
Snow plowing extra if needed
Church Sanctuary Available for Weddings
Cost: $250.00