Ministry Groups at St. Paul’s

Youth & Children
Sunday School—9:30 Sunday mornings 
Children ages 2 yrs to 8th grade. September through May

Confirmation Classes — 4:30 to 6:00 pm
Confirmation Classes for public school students begin in 6th grade and continue during the school year through completion in 8th grade. Students meet at St. Paul’s on Monday afternoons. Please contact the church office about enrolling your student.

Youth Groups
for Junior High (6th thru 8th grades)
and Senior High (9th thru 12th grades)

Worship Volunteer Groups
Acolytes
Altar Guild
Senior Choir
Children of the Lord Singers
Primary Choir
Master’s Ringers Handbell Choir
Junior Master’s Ringers Handbell Choir
Contemporary Worship Ensemble
Communion Servers
Greeters
Nursery
Ushers

Small Group MInistry
Small Group Ministry- Small groups meet on a regular basis for Bible Study, prayer and fellowship.  A listing of specific Small Group Ministries is available, or if you are interested in small group ministry in general please contact Jaymes Hayes at 219-836-6270 x249 or email Jaymes.

Compass
Home Bible Study—Discover new possibilities by increasing your individual Bible study– in time and understanding. Compass is the name for the St. Paul’s program that offers resources to get more from your at–home Bible study, through online apps, tips, and guest speakers.

Family Fellowship Ministries
Family Life, Toddle Out, Women‘s Ministry, Men’s Ministry, and 55+ Club

Bread Ministry
Bakes homemade bread and delivers it to the homes of first–time visitors. Contact Pat Kulavic.

Christian Women’s Circle (CWC)
Staffs the Welcome Center and Book Nook around Worship Services. Contact Pat Kulavic.

Ladies’ Aid
Bible Study and LWML service projects; all ladies are welcome. Bring a sandwich on the first and third Thursday of each month at 11:30 am. Contact Dorothy Dahms.

LWML (Lutheran Women’s Missionary League) Evening Circle
Strengthens women of faith and enables her to use her spiritual gifts in ministry to the people of the world. Join us the 3rd Thursday evening of each month for Bible Study and mission activities. Contact Carol Niksch.

Prayer Chain
A chain of prayers are activated by email and phone when you have an immediate or urgent prayer request. Ready to stop and kneel in prayers of support for those who need it? Contact the church office to be added to the list, or if you have an urgent need of prayer to activate the chain.

Lutherans for Life
supports pro–life issues and organizations that serve the communities around St. Paul’s through supply-drives and activities. Contact Lisa Smith.

Video Lending Library
Christian videos and documentaries of the history of St. Paul’s available for loan. Contact Carl Mueller.

Women’s Bookcase Lending Library
Books of all types with a Christian perspective are available for loan from the oak glass-front cabinet near the Welcome Center. Sign yourself out one, using the card system inside, sponsored by Women‘s Ministry. Contact Kathy Boeckman.

Worship on Radio and TV
For Shut–ins and at–home listening

 

 
 
 

 

Administrative Boards & Structure

Voters Assembly
Communicant members 18 years old and over who have been recognized at one previous meeting

Parish Planning Council
Pastors, Executive Board Members, Directors of the Administrative Boards,  and the Business Manager

Executive Board
President, Vice President(s) and a Treasurer

Board of Deacons
Board of Christian Education
Board of Evangelism
Board of Family Life
Board of Stewardship
Board of Youth
Board of Trustees
Board of Fellowship