| CONVERSATION STARTERS Over the next few weeks we will be sharing some fun and innovative ways for us to spark conversation during worship. One of these ways is by wearing name tags to help us better identify one another with masks on as well as being more welcoming to visitors. Also we will begin handing out note-cards each week that you can write me a question on and drop in the offering. I will then answer these questions over the coming weeks. Lastly, we will begin sign ups for what we are calling coffee chats. These will happen after worship and will serve as a time for us all to socialize in a safe manner. Stay Tuned!COVID ADVISORY Please be advised that Franklin County is now in a level purple for Covid-19. Turning purple, or reaching Level 4, indicates “severe exposure and spread” on the state’s public advisory map. Although the council has decided to not close in person worship at this time, Please know that we support you in doing what is best for your health and the health of others. |
| A Midweek MessageApril 28, 2021Hello Everyone at St Paul, I hope that this midweek message finds all of you doing well. I am pleased to announce that we have had our first coffee chat, with great success. If you are interested in joining one please let us know. If you are still worshiping from home and would like to be included please let me know. May God continue to help us grow into a new creation as a congregation. This week I encourage you to check out this video just posted by our presiding Bishop Elizebeth Eaton. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d55B1Txm9Gc In peace, Rev. Aaron Baughman (interim pastor) Click here to watch this week’s midweek message  A Midweek Message for 4/28/2021 Psalm 46 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea;3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult.Selah4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High.5 God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be moved; God will help it when the morning dawns.6 The nations are in an uproar, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts.7 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah8 Come, behold the works of the Lord; see what desolations he has brought on the earth.9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow, and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire.10 “Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth.”11 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. |
 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! |