A Midweek MessageApril 7, 2021 HAPPY EASTER everyone at St. Paul! I hope that all of you are enjoying the spring weather! As we enter into the season of Easter I pray that you can find a moment to find some humor in your life and laugh a little bit. Remember an empty tomb means no more empty life. In peace, Rev. Aaron Baughman(interim pastor)  MIDWEEK MESSAGE FOR April 7, 2021 ”How good and how pleasant it is, when kindred live together in unity! It is like fine oil upon the head, flowing down upon the beard, upon the beard of Aaron, flowing down upon the collar of his robe. “ – Excerpt from Psalm 133 Our Psalm this week is my favorite: Psalm 133. In fact, this is the Psalm that was read at my ordination and to be completely honest, I picked it because I wanted to see what the Metro New York Bishop would do when he read, ‘it is like fine oil upon the head flowing down upon the bead, upon the beard of Aaron.’ He actually did mention it, in his message, since my name is Aaron and I had a very long beard at the time, it really did give him a smile. I share it with you this week because I have found that laughter makes community. I believe that this passage is all about a good smile and a good laugh. Of course at the time this Psalm was written having oil poured on your head was seen as holy and Aaron was seen as the priest of all priests, so this was a very holy act, but why can’t humor and holy be joined together as one? Can’t you just see the high priest being covered in oil? So much that it drips down his robe? Well, it makes me smile. I hope you are smiling this Easter and if you need some help I encourage you to try something new, one of my favorite activities; laughter yoga. There will be a class taught on May 6 via ZOOM at 7PM at the Bexley Public Library. The link to register for the class is below:https://bexley.libnet.info/event/4839100These are stressful times, I hope that you are able to take a moment this spring and LAUGH! Jesus was resurrected for us all to find the Joy in life, and part of that joy is laughing out loud. Rev Aaron  This coming Sunday will be in person and livestream We have have returned to in person worship. If you do not feel comfortable joining us in person, we will continue to live stream our services. Please remember that all social distancing guidelines still apply. Please wear a mask and sit in only the open pews. Please no congregating before or after services. We look forward to seeing you in person! Instructions to watch Live StreamYou don’t have to watch it live. You can watch it anytime during or after the service.You can go to youtube.com and search: “St. Paul Lutheran Church New Rome, OH” You can subscribe and get an email when we are live. It is also posted on our website and Facebook page.Facebook-www.facebook.com/stpaullutherancolumbusohiochurch website: http://stpaulnewrome.comAt-Home Communion for Everyone Would you like to participate in communion from home? St. Paul is now offering at home communion to everyone who is worshiping from home. Simply send an email to Jeanine at jeanine_secretary@sbcglobal.net or call her at 614-563-3230 to sign up communion kits will be blessed by Rev. Aaron before distribution. Be sure to note how many people are in your family. If you are interested in helping with distribution please let us know! |
Midweek Message from Rev. Aaron Baughman: (4/7/21)
- Link to service: (4/4/21) Easter Sunday @ 9:55 am
- Link to Worship: (4/11/21) 2nd Sunday of Easter @ 9:55 am