Be forgiven. Be free.

Forgiving Challenge is a 40-day journey that will lead you to more freedom than you ever thought possible. Even though the offer of freedom is available to all, many still live in bondage. The key to unlocking your freedom is the forgiveness that Jesus has already won for you. His forgiveness not only assures you of eternal life with Him but offers you an opportunity to live with purpose today. Bring all of your sin, your guilt, and your shame to Jesus and experience this gift of grace in your life.

A forgiven person is a forgiving person.

So come. Be free.

How to Engage

Do you want to have the fullest experience with this 40-Day Forgiving Challenge?

Here’s how:

WEEKLY WORSHIP We encourage you to be a part of the weekly message each weekend in worship.  Come on Saturday evening at 6:00 PM, Sunday at 8:00 AM or Sunday at 10:30 AM.  Then, you can dig in a little deeper each week in worship on Wednesdays at 12:00 PM (lunch & worship in Dining Room) and 6:30 PM (dinner at 5:30 PM, worship at 6:30 PM in Worship Center), through March 20th.

This challenge will finish with a Freedom Celebration on Easter Sunday with Sunrise worship at 6:30 AM on that day, and Easter Sunday worship at 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

DAILY DEVOTIONS We encourage you to have a copy of the Forgiving Challenge book and take part in the daily devotions (Day 1 is February 19th and Day 40 is Good Friday). Follow along and let us know what’s impacting you by sharing on social media using #forgivingchallenge and #spldecatur

ENGAGE IN A SMALL GROUP Small Groups are also offered through the challenge, a chance for you to connect more deeply with Jesus and others.  Each week you’ll view a short video and be a part of fellowship, prayer, and discussion.  Groups are available just about every day of the week, with groups at St. Paul’s and also meeting in neighborhoods.  Contact the Church Office to get connected to a group at 217-423-6955.

Weekly Worship

Join us for worship each weekend at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church!  All services are in our Worship Center unless otherwise noted.

SATURDAY 6:00 PM – Contemporary Worship September -May

SUNDAY 8:00 AM – Traditional Worship Year-Round

SUNDAY 10:30 AM – Contemporary Worship Year-Round

Special Services

During the seasons of Lent and Advent, we offer special midweek services.

Lenten Worship Wednesdays occur on Wednesdays each week at 12:00 PM and 6:30 PM, beginning with Ash Wednesday each year. This is followed by Holy Week, with our Maundy Thursday Service at 6:30 PM, Good Friday Tenebrae services at 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM, Easter Sunrise worship at 6:30 AM on Easter Sunday, and Easter Sunday worship at 8:00 AM, and 10:30 AM (No Saturday Worship).

Prayer Requests

Do you have a request that you would like the SPL Staff or Lay Ministers to pray for? You may contact the Church Office (217-423-6955) or simply click the “Receive Prayer” button.