St. Paul Lutheran Church (ELCA) has been serving the Pensacola, Florida area since 1956. We are a diverse congregation comprised of local residents, active and retired military personnel, and permanent and seasonal residents from all other parts of the country. Through a wide variety of activities and ministries for the members of our congregation, we offer many opportunities for worship, fellowship and service to our community.
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November begins with All Saints Day and ends in or near Advent, when we anticipate Christ’s coming again. So the readings today tell of the final resurrection and the end time. In the turmoil of hope, fear, and disbelief that these predictions provoke in us, Hebrews sounds a note of confident trust. Christ makes a way for us where there is no way, and we walk it confidently, our hearts and bodies washed in baptismal water, trusting the one who has promised. The more we see the last day approaching, the more important it is to meet together to provoke one another to love. Read the full devotion.
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Mission Sunday (December 9) |
Tree of Warmth (December 9) |
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We are continuing to collect items for Manna Food Pantries.
Our goal for December is 1,000 lbs. Most-needed items include:
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Our Tree of Warmth is up! You can visit the Tree of Warmth in the narthex to help someone in our community. Underwear, socks, gloves, and caps may not seem the ideal Christmas gifts, but ordinary items are often the best gifts a person receives. By taking one of the decorations off the Tree of Warmth and filling its wish list, you will be helping someone stay clean and warm this season. Fulfilled items should be placed under the tree by December 9.
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