| A Midweek MessageJune 16, 2021 Hello Everyone at St Paul, 11We have spoken frankly to you Corinthians; our heart is wide open to you. 12There is no restriction in our affections, but only in yours. 13In return—I speak as to children—open wide your hearts also. – 2 Corinthians 6After having suffered many hardships Paul urges the people of Corinthian to open wide their hearts just as he does to them. We too are called to open our hearts wide. In the ELCA we have social statements that help proclaim our direction and intention with how we will do this. Starting this week and throughout the summer I will share a different social statement with you each week for the midweek message. In peace, Rev. Aaron Baughman (interim pastor)  This week we will begin with the ELCA’s social statement on: Race, Ethnicity and CultureFreed in Christ: Race, Ethnicity, and Culture expresses the ELCA’s calling to celebrate culture and ethnicity. This calling commits the ELCA to confront racism, to engage in public leadership, witness and deliberation on these matters, and to advocate for justice and fairness for all people. The statement is grounded in the conviction that the church has been gathered together in the joyful freedom of the reign of God as announced by and embodied in Jesus. That reign has not come in its fullness, but the message of God’s yes to the world breaks down all dividing walls as we live into that promise.In daily life, cultural, ethnic and racial differences matter, but they can be seen and celebrated as what God intends them to be – blessings rather than means of oppression and discrimination. We are a church that belongs to Christ, where there is a place for everyone. Christ’s church is not ours to control, nor is it our job to sort, divide, categorize or exclude. This statement was adopted by the 1993 ELCA Churchwide Assembly.for an introduction to Race, Ethnicity, and Culture click herefor the FULL STATEMENT click hereDid you miss Synod Assembly?Here are links to the videos of Synod Assembly…FridaySaturday |
 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.comPastor Matt Cox Retiring Pastor Matt Cox, our former pastor, will be retiring from ministry from Groveport Zion and Obetz Zion Lutheran Church. His last sermon will be June 27. All are welcome to attend. You can send him a card at Groveport Lion Lutheran Church PO Box 305 Groveport, Oh 43125. As many will remember, Pastor Matt loves to cook, so feel free to send him your favorite recipe, just for fun. Please remember Pastor Matt and his family in your prayers, as they move onto the next chapter of their lives. At-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: (6/16/21)
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