Calling those...
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Serving in the Unknown
My journey with Safe Families started with the “unknown.” When Pastor Mark asked to speak to me about a new ministry he was considering starting at St. Paul’s, I was intrigued, but uncertain if I wanted to join since I had just retired. After talking with...![Seek Jesus Through Serving](https://spldecatur.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Screen-Shot-2020-07-27-at-3.33.49-PM-e1595882086749.png)
Seek Jesus Through Serving
Pass It On… Seek Jesus Through Serving Special Feature by the Central Illinois District – Lutheran Church Missouri Synod It’s amazingly easy to turn a blind eye to the needs of a neighbor. You may have intentions of helping someone, yet the temptation to...![Walk In Love](https://spldecatur.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/thumbnail_image1.jpg)
Walk In Love
Hearts are heavy. Emotions are high. Spirits are broken. Minds are conflicted. For us, today, it’s not just from the loss of our pastor or of other members of this family. There is much aching also for the losses in our country, in our communities, and the long time...![The Bread of Life](https://spldecatur.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/matzo_20-720x720.jpg)
The Bread of Life
THANKFUL FOR THE BREAD, BEEN BROKEN FOR US Over the past few years as a church, we have spent some time at this time of year preparing unleavened bread for Maundy Thursday and the Seder meal we have participated in. This year we had planned to be gathering for...![Making Change One Penny at a Time](https://spldecatur.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/F20A18F2-9475-4CF5-9A92-0A528D919EDB.jpeg)
Making Change One Penny at a Time
There are many different ways you can learn the joy of giving in support of mission work in God’s Kingdom. Carol Stafford, a long time member of SPL and leader in the local LWML (Lutheran Women Mission League) shares her story about one way she supports mission work...![Step Up. Leap In. Trust.](https://spldecatur.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/thumbnail_19352_285258778771_7881611_n.jpg)