St. Paul UCC Newsletter

A Christian Community that truly welcomes everyone!

Where heart, mind, and spirit meet!

5525 Lipes Boulevard

Corpus Christi, TX 785413

Email: comm.stpaulcc@gmail.com

Church Office: (361)994-8899

Rev. Dana K. Worsham - (678)979-8580 (Pastor's Cell)

Pastor Eli Palacios - (956)867-6800 (Cell)

Weekly Events:

Wednesdays:

11:00AM-7:30PM - Pastor Office Hours, Pastor Dana Worsham

6:00PM - Wednesday Fellowship & Dinner

7:15PM - Choir Rehearsal (New Voices always welcome)

Sundays:

9:30AM -10:15AM - Adult Bible Fellowship

10:30AM - Praise & Worship with Holy Communion

10:30AM - Children's Bible Study

2nd & 4th Sunday of the Month - Youth Music Ministry & Bible Study

Joining us at St. Paul for the first time? Coming back to St. Paul for the first time in a while? Either way, we're glad to have you here at "The Everybody Church"! Help us get to know you a little better and use the link below to submit our Visitors Form: https://bit.ly/stpauluccvisitors

We hope you enjoy your time with us, and look forward to seeing you at St. Paul again!

Missed our Easter Sunday Worship service? "Don't Hesitate, Run!" Watch it on repeat here!

Sermon Title:

"Like Christ, We Rise!"

Scripture Reading:

John 20:1-18

Further Readings:

Mark 16:1-8

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Join us for our Sunday Worship Service this Sunday, 04/07/24 at 10:30 A.M.

Can't join us in person? Join us online through our FB Live here!

Sermon Title:

"Faith and Doubt, Doubt and Faith"

Scripture Reading:

John 20:19-31

Further Readings:

Psalm 133

Acts 4:32-35

1 John 1:1-2:2

Stay updated on events at St. Paul by visiting our calendar using the following link: bit.ly/stpaulucccalendar

Have a new event to add? Email your event information to: comm.stpaulcc@gmail.com

Children's Bible study takes place every Sunday morning at St. Paul right after the start of our Sunday Praise & Worship service. Service begins at 10:30AM and children are escorted to the children's ministry room by the teacher. For more information contact: Briana Sacco briana.sacco@gmail.com

St. Paul's Youth Ministry 2024 is for youth ages 12-18. Youth meet every 2nd and 4th Sunday after church service.

• 2nd Sunday: Music Ministry Sunday
• 4th Sunday: Bible Study Sunday

For more information contact:

Peter Lopez (peterlpzsing@hotmail.com)

Wendy Sauer (mamawendy66@gmail.com)

or

Pastor Eli Palacios (eli.palacios.0512@gmail.com)

The Adult Bible study is doing a 6 week study from the book "How the Bible actually works" by Peter Enns. No matter where you are in your walk, this study will be fascinating. Everyone is welcome Sunday mornings 9:30 am to 10:20 am. The books have been ordered, and a suggested donation toward the cost of books is $5.

1st Sunday of the month - Right After Service

All are welcome to stay and share in food and fellowship. For more information contact: Laura Jasso at laurakgonzales@gmail.com

Join the St. Paul Youth for the first service event of the 2024 year! Join them as they take to the beach to help keep our beaches clean, safe, and beautiful! Bring your entire family and join us for our Adopt A Beach clean up!

Beach cleanups are a great way to engage in a team building exercise while doing something great for the environment.

Never been to a beach cleanup and have questions? We have answers!

• Cleanup FAQs
• Cleanup FAQs - Spanish

Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024

Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM (Check-In starts at 8:30AM)

Location: Padre Balli Park Office (Check-In), 15820 Park Road 22

For more information Contact: Jessica Dutton jessica_dutton55@yahoo.com or (361)502-1824

We want to say thank you to everyone for continuing to support daily operations and Ministries at St. Paul through your tithes and offerings. We received 94% of our monthly offerings needed in the month of March. We know that with your continued support we can hit 100% next month!

We welcome your support for the work we're doing at St. Paul United Church of Christ of Corpus Christi. We know the Open and Affirming, justice-oriented Gospel we're putting into practice here is changing and saving lives and we invite you to help. To make a donation via CashApp to St. Paul UCC Corpus Christi click on the following link: https://cash.app/$STPaulUCC5525

By: Virginia Smith

Recently I was listening to Pandora and a song caught my attention. “Grin and Bear it” is sung by Franc Moody and he actually co-wrote this

song.

But what truly caught my attention was the chorus:

“Don’t grin and bear it

Try to share it

Cos you grin and bear it

You don’t try to share it”

The expression “Grin and Bear it” brings to mind a horrible situation that we have little or no control over. We can accept the situation with either good humor or bad humor and do the best we can. Each one of us have been there in our lives and probably will be again.

But if we share our struggle of hard times, our sorrow , our grief, with other people, we can find comfort . Simply sharing our story with someone who listens , someone who can empathize, someone who can offer support helps tremendously. Many times nothing can be done about

the situation but empathy and caring can /will help you….if you share it.

One of the song verses reads “Brother tell me what’s been eating you up; let me help to heal the cuts, let me brother” . Here is someone who wants to hear about your struggle, all you have to do is let them in. It definitely makes one vulnerable yet it can also lend you strength and

comfort.

As someone raised in New England, I was raised with a “Grin and Bear it” attitude. I was 29 when my father died unexpectedly. I told my boss but asked her to keep it private. I foolishly didn’t think I could deal with vulnerability, questions and people offering comfort. As I have aged, I thankfully have gotten over myself. We are a caring organization. Let us care for you, let us care with you and let us care about you.

Rainbow Family Equality (RFE) is a Ministry that started at St. Paul in 2022 because we believe All Families are Sacred! The mission of RFE is to create a safe space for LGBTQIA+ families, youth, and kids to experience unconditional love and acceptance through events and activities held by St. Paul throughout the year. Be on the lookout for upcoming events!

Interested in helping fill in our wish list? Add these items to your next grocery/shopping list and bring them with you to church:

• sugar free drink mixes for quart and gallon

Please print your name on the paper located on the name tag podium in the back of the sanctuary. If desired, please include your pronouns. Thank you! Want a permanent nametag? For Information Contact:Kathie Benson - drkbb44@gmail.com

The Coastal Bend Food Bank has provided a list of their most requested food, household and personal care items.

Items are suggested for each month. However any non-perishable item will be appreciated.

April: BEANS, BROWN RICE, NUTS, TOILET PAPER, BATH SOAP.

May: Peanut butter, Jam, Jelly, Crackers, Juice, Dish soap.

June: Breakfast and Protein bars, Canned fruit, Feminine hygiene products.

St. Paul donates vegetables from the garden to the Coastal Bend Food Bank.

Volunteers are still needed to water the vegetable garden.

Would you please:-

1) Volunteer to water ONE DAY IN APRIL?

2) Sign up to water one day each week?

3) Sign up to water one day every other week?

For more information please contact Foxie at (361)537-2740 to volunteer and to get details.

THANK YOU!

Please donate vegetable scraps, banana skins, coffee grounds and tea leaves for the compost pile.

No tea bags, citrus peels or eggshells please.

This white shelf just outside the Youth Room has items that are free…to anyone. Anyone also can put things there that they do not want. Items should be in good condition.

Help us keep St. Paul, The Everybody Church, clean & safe! Visit: bit.ly/stpauluccops to submit a ticket on our new ticketing system!

For Information Contact:

Lisa Cantu

lisacantu70@gmail.com

(360)661-6387

Please pray for our church leadership team as they continue to serve at St. Paul continuing to be the hands of feet of God in this world. Also, to access the full St. Paul UCC Leadership contact list please click here!

Youth Town Hall

Saturday, April 6th - 4:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.

Location: Coastal Bend Pride Center

For more information contact: corpuscdc.info@gmail.com

Need to submit an announcement for the St. Paul Newsletter? Please email:comm.stpaulcc@gmail.com by no later than Wednesday at 8:00PM each week. Please ensure that your email includes [NEWSLETTER] in the subject line along with the Ministry it is related to, dates, times, brief description, and any image updates that are being requested.

Example of Subject Line:

Subject: NEWSLETTER: Youth Ministry