St. Paul UCC Newsletter
The Everybody Church @StPaulUCCTX
Easter Sunday Service - 03/31/24
Missed our Easter Sunday Worship service? "Don't Hesitate, Run!" Watch it on repeat here!
Sermon Title:
Scripture Reading:
John 20:1-18
Further Readings:
Mark 16:1-8
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Join us for our Sunday Worship Service this Sunday, 04/07/24 at 10:30 A.M.
Can't join us in person? Join us online through our FB Live here!
Sermon Title:
"Faith and Doubt, Doubt and Faith"
Scripture Reading:
John 20:19-31
Further Readings:
Psalm 133
Acts 4:32-35
1 John 1:1-2:2
Stay updated on events at St. Paul by visiting our calendar using the following link: bit.ly/stpaulucccalendar
Have a new event to add? Email your event information to: comm.stpaulcc@gmail.com
Children's Bible study takes place every Sunday morning at St. Paul right after the start of our Sunday Praise & Worship service. Service begins at 10:30AM and children are escorted to the children's ministry room by the teacher. For more information contact: Briana Sacco briana.sacco@gmail.com
- 2nd Sunday: Music Ministry Sunday
- 4th Sunday: Bible Study Sunday
Peter Lopez (peterlpzsing@hotmail.com)
Wendy Sauer (mamawendy66@gmail.com)
or
Pastor Eli Palacios (eli.palacios.0512@gmail.com)
1st Sunday of the month - Right After Service
All are welcome to stay and share in food and fellowship. For more information contact: Laura Jasso at laurakgonzales@gmail.com
Open to the St. Paul Congregation
Join the St. Paul Youth for the first service event of the 2024 year! Join them as they take to the beach to help keep our beaches clean, safe, and beautiful! Bring your entire family and join us for our Adopt A Beach clean up!
Beach cleanups are a great way to engage in a team building exercise while doing something great for the environment.
Never been to a beach cleanup and have questions? We have answers!
Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM (Check-In starts at 8:30AM)
Location: Padre Balli Park Office (Check-In), 15820 Park Road 22
For more information Contact: Jessica Dutton jessica_dutton55@yahoo.com or (361)502-1824
We welcome your support for the work we're doing at St. Paul United Church of Christ of Corpus Christi. We know the Open and Affirming, justice-oriented Gospel we're putting into practice here is changing and saving lives and we invite you to help. To make a donation via CashApp to St. Paul UCC Corpus Christi click on the following link: https://cash.app/$STPaulUCC5525
Grin and Bear It
Recently I was listening to Pandora and a song caught my attention. “Grin and Bear it” is sung by Franc Moody and he actually co-wrote this
song.
But what truly caught my attention was the chorus:
“Don’t grin and bear it
Try to share it
Cos you grin and bear it
You don’t try to share it”
The expression “Grin and Bear it” brings to mind a horrible situation that we have little or no control over. We can accept the situation with either good humor or bad humor and do the best we can. Each one of us have been there in our lives and probably will be again.
But if we share our struggle of hard times, our sorrow , our grief, with other people, we can find comfort . Simply sharing our story with someone who listens , someone who can empathize, someone who can offer support helps tremendously. Many times nothing can be done about
the situation but empathy and caring can /will help you….if you share it.
One of the song verses reads “Brother tell me what’s been eating you up; let me help to heal the cuts, let me brother” . Here is someone who wants to hear about your struggle, all you have to do is let them in. It definitely makes one vulnerable yet it can also lend you strength and
comfort.
As someone raised in New England, I was raised with a “Grin and Bear it” attitude. I was 29 when my father died unexpectedly. I told my boss but asked her to keep it private. I foolishly didn’t think I could deal with vulnerability, questions and people offering comfort. As I have aged, I thankfully have gotten over myself. We are a caring organization. Let us care for you, let us care with you and let us care about you.
Rainbow Family Equality (RFE) is a Ministry that started at St. Paul in 2022 because we believe All Families are Sacred! The mission of RFE is to create a safe space for LGBTQIA+ families, youth, and kids to experience unconditional love and acceptance through events and activities held by St. Paul throughout the year. Be on the lookout for upcoming events!
Need a New Name Tag?
Please print your name on the paper located on the name tag podium in the back of the sanctuary. If desired, please include your pronouns. Thank you! Want a permanent nametag? For Information Contact:Kathie Benson - drkbb44@gmail.com
The Coastal Bend Food Bank has provided a list of their most requested food, household and personal care items.
Items are suggested for each month. However any non-perishable item will be appreciated.
April: BEANS, BROWN RICE, NUTS, TOILET PAPER, BATH SOAP.
May: Peanut butter, Jam, Jelly, Crackers, Juice, Dish soap.
June: Breakfast and Protein bars, Canned fruit, Feminine hygiene products.
St. Paul donates vegetables from the garden to the Coastal Bend Food Bank.
Volunteers are still needed to water the vegetable garden.
Would you please:-
1) Volunteer to water ONE DAY IN APRIL?
2) Sign up to water one day each week?
3) Sign up to water one day every other week?
For more information please contact Foxie at (361)537-2740 to volunteer and to get details.
THANK YOU!
Please donate vegetable scraps, banana skins, coffee grounds and tea leaves for the compost pile.
No tea bags, citrus peels or eggshells please.
Help us keep St. Paul, The Everybody Church, clean & safe! Visit: bit.ly/stpauluccops to submit a ticket on our new ticketing system!
For Information Contact:
Lisa Cantu
(360)661-6387
Corpus Diversity Council Announcement
Youth Town Hall
Saturday, April 6th - 4:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Location: Coastal Bend Pride Center
For more information contact: corpuscdc.info@gmail.com
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