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Santa was here!

Santa was here!

December 11, 2022:  "A Merry Little Christmas Party" during the afternoon of December 10 attracted many guests including two elves and Santa! Thanks to everyone who made it a lovely event and supplied gifts for our neighbors at Grace Centers of Hope.

Gift Boxes for Operation Christmas Child

Gift Boxes for Operation Christmas Child

December 8, 2022:  For the 6th year in a row, the students of youth group have packed boxes for Operation Christmas Child. We take a trip to the Dollar Tree and the students purchase gifts for kids ages 2-14 years old. Then we pack the gifts in shoe boxes and send...

‘Tis the Season

‘Tis the Season

December 8, 2022: St. Paul’s hosted a wreath/centerpiece craft class for two groups this fall. Many ornaments were used to create masterpieces which will be enjoyed for years to come. Lots of laughter and fun was shared by all.  

Putting the Community Garden to Bed

Putting the Community Garden to Bed

October 19, 2022:  Club 45 put our community garden to bed on Sunday, October 16 after church. First, we harvested all of the vegetables that were still on the plants, then we pulled out old plants and garden supports so that the garden will be ready for spring...

You will always harvest what you plant

You will always harvest what you plant

October 19, 2022:  On Sunday, October 16, our Sunday school children planted for the harvest with fall bulbs in three of our garden beds around the church. We learned how what we plant now will be what blooms later. It was a lot of fun to guess what these bulbs will...

Red Bird Team arrives in Kentucky

Red Bird Team arrives in Kentucky

October 3, 2022:  Please pray for safe travels and a successful week for our Red Bird Mission team. St. Paul's team, Nancy and Jerry Seiter, Sigrid Grace, Judy Smouter, Garry Watson and Larry Hice will join twelve members of the Brighton UMC for this year's trip. The...

Summer Celebration Fun

Summer Celebration Fun

August 24, 2022:  Summer Celebration – the youth had a great night decorating water bottles for themselves and friends, eating delicious ballpark food, and playing games. The parents enjoyed reconnecting while the younger siblings participated in a craft. This was a...

What is your Word of the Year?

What is your Word of the Year?

August 24, 2022:  Bracelet making class was the final installment of our summer crafting series. Youth and adults joined together to make “word of the year” bracelets.  Everyone chose a word that they wanted to focus on for the year.  Some examples were peace,...

Lemonade turns to CASH

Lemonade turns to CASH

August 23, 2022:  Thank you for all of the support for our Summer Lemonade Stands! The children did a great job offering cool cups of lemonade after worship. All of those lemons turned into a $700 gift to support our local missions this year. 19 children participated...

Flat Prophet Adventures

Flat Prophet Adventures

August 23, 2022:  We are Majoring in the Minors this month! Take a photo with the Flat Prophet wherever you roam this summer! Take a photo or tag St. Paul's on social media with your creative ways to show us how the Flat Prophet is enjoying summertime with you! Flat...

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