Hospitality can be defined as “the quality or disposition of receiving and treating guests and strangers in a warm, friendly, generous way.” In the New Testament, the Greek word translated “hospitality” literally means “love of strangers.” Hospitality is a virtue that is both commanded and commended throughout Scripture. St. Paul’s offers several opportunities to get to know each other in a variety of relaxed settings whether it’s breaking bread together, discussing a book or holding each other in prayer.
Ministry of Hospitality
Ministry of Hospitality
The Book Club reads and discusses books and manuscripts covering a wide variety of topics from fiction to truth and reality, from sadness to joy, the environment and our world and what we are doing to make it better, current issues, theology, and what is the Sacred. This active group that meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Library helps to build a sense of community while also increasing our knowledge, sharing our thoughts, and strengthening our beliefs. We hope that you will join us.
September’s Book:Â The Nightingale by Kristen Hannah
Coordinator: Joanne Gillespie
One of the most fun ways to get involved and meet people at St Paul’s is to enjoy the wonderful free breakfasts provided by one of our six breakfast teams at 9:00 AM between the two Sunday services from September through June in Getman Hall. There are no breakfasts served during the summer months. The six breakfast teams, each named for a saint, rotate weekly throughout the year to provide and serve a hearty and diverse morning meal to anyone who wishes to attend. Each team is coordinated by a team captain who works closely with their team members to organize, prepare, and assemble these delicious breakfasts. The Adult Forum normally follows breakfast.
Breakfast Teams Coordinator: Miranda Hodgkins
Our office volunteers are essential to the smooth running of the church’s office. Not only do these wonderful individuals accomplish the necessary tasks associated with the office administration such as answering phones, making worship support reminder calls, organizing the Sunday School outreach, assembling the weekly bulletin, and other administrative tasks as needed, they proudly represent St. Paul’s to the public, both on the phone and in person. If you have a few hours that you would like to volunteer in our church office (on a regular basis or as needed), we welcome you!
Please contact Reverend Maxine for more information
The Prayer Chain is a way for all members to request prayers for their family or friends for a period of 30 days. Requests can be made by e-mail or phone. If you wish, we will also post these requests in our Sunday bulletin so all members can pray for those in need. If you would like to join the prayer chain, we welcome you.
Coordinator: Peggy LaGarde
We know that breaking bread with others is a time-honored approach to cultivating new friendships and deepening old ones. Sharing a meal with others is a regular part of life for the members of St. Paul’s. Our Supper Clubs which include 8 group members randomly assigned each year meet and dine together once a month during the spring and early summer as a way of getting to know each other better and building a stronger community. While some groups choose to meet in each other’s homes, others choose to eat at local restaurants; each group gets to decide on how it function. If you would like to join us for the next cycle of Supper Club, please contact the Church Office.
Coordinator:Â Sandi Detweiler
