A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America www.elca.org


MISSION STATEMENT


OUR MISSION is to be a people devoted to proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ, inviting others to become His disciples and dependable members of His Church.
 
 
 



OPEN REGISTRATION

 
St. Paul Lutheran Preschool is currently enrolling students for the 2010-2011 school year.  Limited openings remain in the all three classes.  Read more about the program by clicking on the link in the left column.  Call the church office for tuition information.



HOLY WEEK

 
Holy Week is March 28 - April 4.
 
PALM SUNDAY - March 28, Regular Worship and Sunday School hours
Weather permitting, gather in front of the red doors for the call to worship and the reading of the Gospel, after which the congregation processes in to the church with palm fronds held high.
 

MAUNDY THURSDAY, April 1

7:00pm           Holy Communion
                      Stripping of the Altar

 

GOOD FRIDAY, April 2

7:00pm           Tenebrae Service
                      Seven Last Words
                      Sealing of the Tomb

 

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 4

6:00am          Lutheran Sunrise Service on the beach,
                     Beasley Park, Okaloosa Island.
                     Bring your own chairs. 

8:30am          Festival Worship

9:30am          Bagel Breakfast, Children’s Easter Egg Hunt

10:30am        Festival Worship



Lenten Journey for 2010

 
“THE SIGN OF JONAH”

 

Jonah for Lent?  That sounds fishy, but it is a perfect fit.  Remember when the Jews asked for a sign, He said, “I will give you only the sign of Jonah.”  On this year’s Lenten Journey, we will explore the meaning of Jonah’s experience in relation to Jesus’ walk to the cross……….

    Wed, February 17           God is Calling

            February 24           Saved in the Storm

            March 3                 Our Providing God

            March 10                Praying in the Belly

            March 17                God of a Second Chance

            March 24                About Face




Interested in Joining?

 

If you wish to join St. Paul and are not of the Lutheran tradition or have not yet been baptized, you will need to attend new member classes.  Call for additional information.

If you are of the Lutheran tradition you may join by letter of transfer.  We need the name and address of your home congregation in order to request the membership letter.

             If you have any questions feel free to call the church office (678-1298) or email us at stpaul@stpaulniceville.com. 

For those who have already indicated their desire to join: New Member Orientation is March 18 at 7pm.  New Member Sunday is March 21.  New members will be received at the 11:00 service.




Sunday School

 
Sunday School classes are going great!  Come join us.
Classes will be as follows:

        Preschool & Kindergarten     Classroom 1

        1st, 2nd, 3rd Grades             Classroom 2

        4th, 5th, 6th Grades             Classroom 3

        7th, 8th Grades                    Loft

        High School                         Loft

All children will go directly to their classrooms at 10:10 and be dismissed at 10:55.




1407 E. John Sims Parkway
Niceville, FL 32578 (map)
(850) 678-1298
Email: stpaul@stpaulniceville.com

Pastor John L. Underdahl
Pastor Associate Frederick W. Reinke

The Rose Window 
Faith Alone - Grace Alone - Scripture Alone

 
SUNDAY WORSHIP HOURS
 
Divine Worship :: 8:00am
Praise (Contemporary) :: 9:10am
Celebration Worship :: 11:00am
Sunday School :: 10:10am, September - May
 
Holy Communion is offered at 8:00 & 11:00, 1st & 3rd Sunday; 9:10, 4th Sunday
 

WEDNESDAY LENTEN SERVICES
7:00 PM
February 17- March 24
 

 
 MISSED A SUNDAY?
Click on the Podcast linkat the top left side of this page to hear the Sunday sermon.
 


 HOLY COMMUNION
We practice "open communion". This means the Sacrament of Holy Communion is open to all who have been baptized and who believe in the real presence of Jesus Christ in, under, and through the bread and wine, given for the forgiveness of sin, for life and salvation.
 

 
 
 
WEDDINGS HERE AT ST. PAUL
 
A wedding at St. Paul Lutheran Church is a worship service.  It is not just a social occasion with a religious touch thrown in. Nor should it become a display or a production to impress others or to conform to social customs. It is a service of worship in which life-long vows are made, prayers and praise offered up to God, and blessings extended.
 
Our pastor is expected to conduct the service when there is a wedding held at St. Paul.  We do not "rent" our sanctuary, therefore, one must be a member of the congregation in order to have a wedding service here.  Any exceptions to membership are at the descretion of the pastor.
 

 
 
 
 

 
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