Midweek Message from Rev. Aaron Baughman: (8/4/21)

A Midweek Message  Hello Everyone at St Paul,

In August we will wrap up our series of midweek messages on social statements from the ELCA. I apologize there was no midweek message last week, I was camping and had little internet connection.  This week’s statement is on Education. 

Sending you blessings In peace,  Rev. Aaron Baughman (interim pastor) Our Calling in Education is centered by the belief that God calls us to educate people in the Christian faith for their vocation and to seek with others to ensure that all have access to high-quality education. We are to seek access for all as service to the common good that makes possible development of personal gifts and abilities. This calling is rooted in a Lutheran heritage that values education for all people in both church and society.The statement discusses particular responsibilities among people of faith that range from increased attention to faith formation in congregational life to public advocacy for equitable, sufficient and effective funding of public schools. It lifts up – among other concerns – renewed attention to the quality of ELCA colleges, universities and seminaries, the vital role of campus ministries, and the importance of corporate and non-profit support for institutions and for students who need opportunities for education. This social statement was adopted by the 2007 ELCA Churchwide Assembly.for the FULL STATEMENT click here
 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. Mask wearing is optional for those who are fully vaccinated. 

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!
By Ryan Kennedy | August 1, 2021 | Uncategorized |