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Community Meal & Closet
On the 2nd Friday of each month, from 4:30-6pm, St. Paul’s Community Meal and Closet provides a free meal and clothing for all.
Upcoming dates:
November 13, 2026
December 11th, 2026
January 8th, 2027
Adult Sunday School
The Prophet Jeremiah
…they have forsaken me, the fountain of living water.
(Jeremiah 2:13b)
Jeremiah was given an important but very difficult assignment to accomplish – to speak truthfully about the failures of the people of Judah and to remind them of the One in whom they ought to put their trust, the Lord God of all creation. The book is filled with warnings, wisdom, and encouragement for living faithfully today.
Please join us as we gather at 11:30 a.m. on Sundays, top floor Parish Hall for Bible study and fellowship. An elevator is available for easy access. (Note, there will be no class on October 4th to make time for an informational meeting regarding the education building.)
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Thursday Morning Bible Study
Matthew: The Gospel of Promised Blessings
By: Matthew L. Skinner
The Gospel of Matthew portrays Jesus and his message as full of tender compassion and urgent warning. This six-part exploration of an enigmatic Gospel takes readers into the themes, topics, and tensions at the heart of Matthew’s story about the life and work of Jesus.
Chapters focus on blessing and comfort, judgment and retribution, the meaning of discipleship, Jesus’ vision for the Church and world, conflicts and complaints, and how the Gospel of Matthew speaks to believers today.
Handbell Choir Rehearsals
Handbell Choir
The Handbell choir will rehearse on 11/11, 11/18, and 12/2 in preparation to ring on December 6 in worship AND for the Candlelight Walk.
We meet at 6 pm. All are welcome, but please, please let Abby know if you plan to ring so she can prepare music for you!
Steelband Classes
St. Paul’s Steelband will have weekly classes at 6pm.
The focus will be on learning.
If you’ve never walked near a steel drum, and want to learn, we have something for you! Please join us!The focus will be on learning.
*** On 11/11, 11/18, and 12/2, we will hold class at 5 pm due to bell choir practice.
Welfare and Social Committee will collect nonperishable food and miscellaneous items for our Community Meal families for Christmas. The items will be distributed at our Community Meal on Friday, December 11th.
We will begin collecting in October. Please place your donations in the box located at the side entrance of the church.
If you have questions, please contact Barb Palmer at 330.244.1602.
- Oct. 18th – Tea and coffee
- Oct. 28th – Peanut butter and jelly
- Nov. 1st – Canned soups and pork & beans
- Nov. 8th – Cereal and mixes (cake, brownies, muffins)
- Nov. 15th – Canned fruits & vegetables
- Nov. 22nd – Spaghetti sauce, pasta, instant potatoes
- Nov. 29th – Paper products (paper towels, toilet paper)
- Dec. 6th – Bar soap, toothpaste, toothbrush
Thank you for your generosity!
Barb Palmer
It’s time to apply for/renew scholarship applications for the 2027 spring semester.
All renewal applications are sent via email to the recipients from the previous semester.
New applicants can request an application starting November 1st by emailing the church office at
OfficeAdmin@stpaulsmassillon.org
DEADLINE to be considered for the scholarship is December 1st, 2026. Scholarship recipients will then be voted upon by the Scholarship Committee. Recipients will be notified, and rewards will be sent via postal mail to the address on the application within the month of December.
Grab a copy of A Faith of Many Rooms: Inhabiting a More Spacious Christianity by Debie Thomas and meet us for Books & Brews on Thursday, at 7:00 p.m. at Paradigm Shift Brewing Company.
Led by Pastor Tina Crog, this book discussion is one of our connection efforts for the Massillon Lutheran Cohort. In the book, author Debie Thomas reflects on faith, doubt, belonging, and what it means to discover a Christianity spacious enough to make room for our questions, our differences, and our whole selves. Through personal stories and theological reflection, she invites readers to consider what it might look like to inhabit faith with greater authenticity and joy.
Come ready for good conversation, good questions, and good food!
The need is constant.
The gratification is instant.
Give Blood.
Our next blood drive is Monday, Nov 16, 2026 from noon to 6pm.
Click on or copy and paste the link below to schedule an appointment for our next blood drive.
https://www.redcrossblood.org/
God’s Kitchen Angels are making homemade cut-out Christmas cookies.
- $10/Dozen
- Orders Due November 15th
- Orders may be dropped off in offering plate, the office or you can call/text
Barb Palmer @ 330.244.1602
or
Sue Ambrosic @ 330.844.7648
- Pick-up date is November 22nd
Poinsettia Order Form
Orders due by Nov. 15th, 2026
Name_____________________________
6 in.______ x $8.00 total= ____________
Given in Memory of: ______________________________________________
Given in Honor of: ________________________________________________
Given in Celebration of: ____________________________________________
Order and payment may be placed in the offering plate or mailed or delivered to the church office. This order form is to be used for all orders with payment attached.
PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR PAYMENT WITH YOUR REGULAR OFFERING.
Cash or check must be enclosed with each order.
Checks should be made out to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Join us Saturday morning, November 28th at 9 am to decorate the church for the Christmas Season. Many hands make little work, and we are typically done before 11 am. You’ll be done in plenty of time to watch “the game.”
Angel Tree Gift Tags
- Angel Tree gift tags will soon be available in the Portico.
- The tags will have suggested gift ideas for children and families in need this Christmas Season.
- Please return your unwrapped gift to the church by December 10th, you may also drop them at the Salvation Army.
Parents and children will then get to pick a gift for their loved one and wrap it themselves.
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