READINGS THIS WEEK:
Thank You For Your Pledges!
We are grateful to everyone for your generous annual pledges, which play a vital role in supporting the mission and ministries of St. Paul’s. Your commitment and faith empower us to serve our congregation and the community with love and purpose. Thank you for your continued dedication to God’s work through our church!
Additional pledge cards are available in the back of the church.
Sunday, January 26th– Combined 10 AM Service, Followed by the Annual Meeting:
On Sunday January 26, 2025, St. Paul’s will conduct our Annual Meeting in the sanctuary directly following a single 10am service. This means a few things:
1. The Nursery will be open from 9:00am-12:30pm
2. Godly Play and Youth Bible Study are cancelled for that Sunday and will resume the following Sunday February 2, 2025.
3. At the conclusion of service, prior to the start of the Annual Meeting, Family Warden Jill Morris will escort any and all children/youth who are interested to the undercroft to hang out and play games, Legos, color, and eat snacks! Our kind childcare attendants will be present to supervise the children/youth for the duration of the Annual Meeting. Childcare is FREE! All children/youth will be checked in upon entering the undercroft and must be signed out by a parent or guardian in order to be safely released. We ask that you please pick up your child/youth promptly after the Annual Meeting. Thank you!
MLK DAY CELEBRATION
Monday, January 20, 2025
7 pm • 1305 West 2nd St.
Honoring Dr. King in story, recollection, song, and commitment. All are welcome.
“In these turbulent days, when fear and doubt are mounting high, give us broad visions, penetrating eyes and power of endurance.”
On Monday, January 20, 2025 Benicia’s 6th public observance of Martin Luther King Day will be held at 7 p.m. at Community Congregational UCC, 1305 West 2nd St. All who attend will be encouraged to reflect, sing together, and share their particular reasons for honoring Dr. King “in these turbulent days.” In this way we will sustain one another with the “power of endurance.”
A pick-up choir will get together at 6 p.m. to rehearse “The Storm Is Passing Over.”
TGIFF (Thank Goodness it’s Fourth Friday)
TGIFF is on Friday January 24, from 5:30-7:30 in the undercroft.
Bring an appetizer to share and your favorite beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). Debi & Bob Hall are hosting this month.
Let’s Welcome Back the Healing Prayer Ministry!
Healing prayer is offered at each service during communion to individuals who wish to have personalized, one-on-one prayer with a healing prayer minister. A healing prayer minister listens carefully and empathetically and prays with individuals about their specific concerns. Healing prayer ministers serve once a month at their preferred service. If you would like to be a part of this rewarding ministry, please contact me by email at [email protected]. I will be happy to meet with you individually to discuss how to pray with others and to practice this important skill.
Flower Dedications
Our 2025 Flower Dedication Online Sign-Up Sheet is available in the Link Section of our Weekly Friday Online Bulletin. If you sign up less than one week in advance of your dedication, please call the church office to let them know: 707-745-0307.
The suggested minimum donation is $75. You can mail your donation to St. Paul’s Church, 120 East J St. Benicia, CA 94510 or drop it by the office. Thank You!
You can also contact the office to request a dedication by E-Mail at [email protected] or call 707-745-0307.
Coffee Hosts Needed
It’s time to sign up for the New Year!
There is a sign-up sheet to the left of the coffee pots under the Cross Wall in the Parish Hall. If you have any questions about what’s required, there is an awesome reference guide in the binder next to the sign-up sheet or feel free to reach out to our Coffee Hour coordinators Barry & Sally Cunningham at [email protected].
Sign up with a friend and kick off your Sunday with caffeine and fellowship!
Morning Prayer Weekdays at 9 a.m. in Church and on Zoom
Join Zoom meeting
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Meeting ID: 890 6264 3237
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The deadline for submitting announcements is Wednesday at noon.
Please e-mail information to: [email protected]
Office phone: (707) 745-0307
