Children' Sunday School - 10am
Blessing of the Animals
Sunday School
St. Paul UMC
Welcome
Welcome to the St. Paul United Methodist Church website! We’re glad you found us, and we invite you to take a few moments and explore the ministry of our unique faith community.
As United Methodists, we are grounded in the grace of God, which claims us and loves us as we are and empowers us to be changed into all that God intends for us to be. We are rooted in the scriptural call to become followers of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to be the hands and feet of Christ in our community and to invite others to experience the love of Jesus Christ. We do this through worship, study, and through many fellowship and mission opportunities.
Please accept our invitation to join us on Sunday mornings for Sunday School at 10:00am and Worship Service at 11:00am. Check out the calendar on the site and join us for the various events at St. Paul UMC. Feel free to call or email with questions! We want to get to know you and hope that you will find a place to grow in your walk with God and to belong in a community of grace and love.
Mission Statement:
Serving Christ from the Church on the Corner.
Our On-going Community Missions:
- Blessing Box - a box of food, toiletries and household supplies available for those in need, located on the corner of the churchyard on Bridge and Amaker Streets
- Food Pantry - providing food to the Council on Aging in St. Matthews to be distributed to the elderly most in need
- Calhoun County Snack Packs - Feeding hungry children in need with a bag of snacks delivered to the local public schools every week for the children to take home and have over the weekend.
- Angel Tree - Providing gift-wrapped toys and clothes for children most in need in our community at Christmastime
Vision Statement:
St. Paul United Methodist Church, as a Christian community, will serve Christ by…
- creating an environment of hospitality where all are welcome,
- engaging in worship that transforms the lives of those in the church, the community, and the world,
- providing Christian education for all ages through teaching and sharing God’s Word,
- reaching out to those in need with love, compassion, and understanding,
- and committing to evangelism by sharing our faith and inviting others into our faith community.
Contact Us
St. Paul United Methodist Church
St. Matthews, South Carolina 29135
Mobile 803-614-0140
Announcements
Food Pantry Sunday
Next Food Pantry Sunday is December 4th
The first Sunday of each month is Food Pantry Sunday. Please bring any non-perishable food items with you to church and place in the basket at the back of the sanctuary. We'll use this food for the Food Pantry and Blessing Box. Thank you so much!
St. Paul Christmas Spectacular and Reception - December 18
Join us for our spectacular annual Christmas music program on Sunday, Dec. 18, followed by a reception with a time of fellowship for all and to honor the musicians who are sharing their talent with us. We need volunteers to sign up to bring something for the reception. There is a link to a sign-up sheet (Sign Up Genius) below or call the church office at 874-2166.
Our Prayers:
Our Prayers: Jane Dyches, Gregg Culler, Roger Chastain, Yvonne Brady, Lynn Williams, The McAlphine family, Eric Kivisto, Edward Cox, Matthew Wannamaker, Edde Journey, Dr. Scott Sweazy, Blyth Lyons (son of Chad and Brittany Lyons), Winston Daniel Hoin (grandson of Vickie and Jon Hoin), Pam Kuochiang
Blyth Lyons - in our hearts and prayers
Blyth Lyons - In our hearts and prayers
(Son of Chad and Brittany Lyons)
Please lift up 16-month-old Blyth Lyons & his family in your prayers. He was admitted to the hospital with a 4-inch mass on his spine and underwent surgery to determine if it is malignant. We pray he will get the best possible treatment and for comfort for him and his family. You can visit Caring Bridge to learn more and get updates from his family.
Orgran Fund
To date, we have raised $2,675 of the $14,100 we need for phase 1, which will fix most of the sound quality problems. If you would like to donate to the organ fund, please notate “organ fund” on your check. Thank you.
Worship Helpers
Our Service:
Acolyte (Dec. 4): Kinsler Felder
Nursery (Dec. 4): Mary Lil Wannamaker and Lindsey Westbury
December Altar Guild: Donna Culclasure and Margaret Chastain
December Ushers: David Adden, Rubianne Adden, Beedy Fields
Coming Up:
Acolyte (Dec. 11): Ellie Culclasure
Nursery (Dec. 11): Stacie and Blakley Kingsmore
Children's Sunday School - December 2022
Children's Sunday School is at 10am. The theme for December is "Cookies and Christ!" Come see what we have planned for the kiddos! We love to see kids having fun while learning about the bible and how God wants us to be the best person we can be - we love love love our kids at St. Paul!!
Ladies Christmas Luncheon - Dec. 5 at 12pm
Please join us at Sara Fairey's house for a Ladies Luncheon on Monday, Dec. 5 at 12pm. Please bring a dish to share. A ham, drinks, and dessert will be provided. Please RSVP to Lori Worsencroft's cell or the church office at 803-874-2166.
Noisy Offering
The Noisy Offering is on December 11
On the second Sunday of each month, the children will collect change for the “Noisy Offering” during Children’s Moments. Please bring your spare change to church and help them raise money for special activities, crafts and treats during Sunday School.
Nursery Available During Worship
The nursery is available during the 11am worship hour (with 2 helpers) for ages 5 and under. If you have nursery duty, please arrive by 10:45 for parents to drop off children before church begins.
Worship Service on Facebook Live
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Office Hours
Monday-Thursday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday
- Sunday School– 10:00 AM to 10:50 AM
- Worship Service– 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM