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.
 
 
 




Club 456

 
Attention all 4th-6th graders:  Join us for a “Back to School Pool Party” Sunday, August 1 from 5:00 to 7:00pm at the Swift Creek Pool in Niceville.  Please sign up on the youth board in the Garden Narthex and fill out the Youth Event Permission form. Meet at the church at 4:45pm.  The van will return at 7:00pm. 



Rock the Universe

 
The LYO is going to Rock the Universe in Orlando, September 10-12. 

Parent Meeting for trip participants:  Sunday, August 8th at 11:30 am.  Permission slips must be completed at this meeting.         

Deadline for Registration:  July 6th  

            $75 deposit due July 6th, $75 payment due on August 8th

            (Cut off date by July 14 - advance payment of rooms must be made)

 
Participants must have a current Medical Release on file and sign the Event Permission forms.  



SPARK !!

 

Rally Day is Sunday, August 29.  Come, sign up for SPARK! 

SPARK is every Sunday at 10:10am starting September 12. (No SPARK Labor Day weekend.)

Each age group in our children/youth SPARK program will be in their own special section and have a unique name to spark enthusiasm.  These groups will be in conjunction with our youth groups enabling our program to have continuity in all our educational opportunities.  Our groups are:

Preschool – Kindergarten:  Squiggles

 1st, 2nd, 3rd grade:  Sparklers

 4th, 5th, 6th Grade:  Club 456

 7th & 8th Grade:  Jesus and Me (JAM)

 High School:  Lutheran Youth Organization (LYO)

 

The exciting SPARK Bible-centered curriculum is built on traditional Christian values and will be used for all our lower and primary levels, Preschool – grade 6.  The JAM group will be using material that is an enhancement to their confirmation curriculum and the LYO group will be doing various studies to include reviewing and discussing Pastor’s sermons and related scripture.

 
YOU ARE CALLED TO TEACH: The opportunity for kids to connect to God’s Word is invaluable and a cornerstone of their Christian education. YOU can help provide this opportunity by accepting the CALL to teach.  SPARK teacher training is Saturday, August 14 from 9am until 11:00am.



Preschool Starts

 
St. Paul Preschool will hold:
 
Parent Orientation:
      Tuesday, August 17 at 6:00pm.
4s & Pre-K Student Orientation:
      Wednesday, August 18, 9am to 10am. 
3s Student Orientation:
      Thursday, September 2, 9am to 10am. 
 
School starts for the Pre-K and 4s VPK classes Monday, August 23.  The 3s class will start school Tuesday, September 7 after Labor Day.
 
For more information on St. Paul Preschool, click on the 'Preschool' link to the left or call/email  the church office. 
 
Interested in registering your child?  Registration forms can be emailed.  Just ask.




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
 
Traditions :: 8:00am
Praise (Contemporary) :: 9:10am
Traditions :: 10:30am
SPARK :: 10:10am, September 5- May
 
Holy Communion is offered at 8:00 & 10:30, 1st & 3rd Sunday; 9:10, 4th Sunday
 
WORSHIP HOURS CHANGE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5:  The late service will be at 11:00am.
 
 

 
 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.
 

 
FOOD PANTRY
 
August is St. Paul's month to collect food for Sharing & Caring's food pantry.  Here is a list of preferred donations.  Most families asking for food assistance have 2 or 3 members.  Please, no commercial size cans.
 
Non-Perishable Items:
          Green Beans, Peas, Misc. vegetables, Instant Potatoes, Cereal, Macaroni & Cheese, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Tuna, Canned Soup, Canned Fruit, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Rice, Mayonnaise.
 
Clients also request:
           Dish detergent, Laundry detergent, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Shampoo, Feminine items, Diapers, Bath Tissue, Hand soap.
             
 
 

 
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