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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Today’s gospel starts with disciples obsessing over who’s number one, which leads Jesus to say something about God's take on importance and power. Here Jesus makes it explicit that the reversal of values in God’s community is a direct challenge to the values of the dominant culture, where wielding power over others is what makes you great. When we pray “your kingdom come” we are praying for an end to tyranny and oppression. We pray this gathered around the cross, a sign of great shame transformed to be the sign of great honor and service.
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Mission Sunday (November 11)We are continuing to collect items for Manna Food Pantries.
Most-needed items include:
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God's Work Our Hands (October 20)Springdale Park from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. This park is located off Brent Lane at Evergreen Street, just past the Ronald McDonald House. We will be picking up trash in the park. Gloves and bags are provided.
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