01/12/20 Pastor Aaron Kretzschmar
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ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
Connecting People to Jesus
1700 Carridale St SW
Decatur AL 35601
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(256) 353-8759
Ministry​
The St Paul's family serves the Lord and cares for each other and our neighbors in many ways. Our ministry areas, as outlined below, involve individuals and families in meaningful activities to meet our mission of connecting people to Jesus through teaching, serving, caring, and telling. For detailed information on any of these ministry areas, simply click on the graphic.
Children's Ministry
St Paul's Children's Ministry is the first buidling block in the spiritual formation of our children and families. Our goal is to disciple children and equip and encourage parents through dynmic and meaningful ministry.
Youth Ministry
St Paul's Youth Ministry, as the second building block in spiritual formation, helps to guide youth through the complex relationships and understandings that they need to learn to follow Jesus Christ.
Worship Volunteer Ministry
helps the Church proclaim the glory of God and the good news of Jesus Christ through regular worship and special services where volunteers assist in the preparation for and during our worship services.
Music Ministry
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord and praise Him musically in vocal choirs, solo, duet, or ensembles, handbell choirs, praise band, and instrument solos.
Women's Ministries
Join in fellowship with other women through opportunities with the Lutheran Women in Mission at St. Paul's (LWML).
Care Ministry
Through the Visitation Team, Card Ministry Team, Helping Hands and New Life Meal Teams, and the acts of many individuals, we extend the love of Christ for each other.
Preschool w/ Extended Care
St Paul's weekday early childhood education ministry has been serving families since 1992 with Core Preschool Classes Monday - Thursday mornings and also offers extended care from 7 am to 5:30 pm Monday - Friday.
Afterschool Care
St Paul's partners with the KIDZ 'TWEENZ & 'TEENZ INC for afterschool care for children Kindergarten through 8th Grade., providing enrichment programs, homework help, and Wednesday youth worship.
Austinville Reading Ministry
Helping children to read in the first grade leads to success in subsequent grades. Our reading buddies provide Christian love and encouragement to students at Austinville Elementary.
Quilting Ministry
Assembling quilts for Lutheran World Relief or for the newly baptized babies of our congregation, these ladies bring warmth and comfort to the lives of many.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
“Allowing God’s healing mercy and grace to work through our hands to give comfort to those in need.
Exercise Ministry
Partnering with Chonita Walker, St Paul's offers low impact exercise twice a week in our gymnasium.
Building Maintenance Ministry
Ministry happens on our campus 7 days a week, and our facilities require many skills to maintain it through our workdays, adopt-a-spot volunteers, routine and as-needed maintenance volunteers.