A Simple Gift

A Simple Gift

The Power of A Simple Gift… …to us it may just be a cardboard shoebox, filled with a small bear, a ball, art supplies, and paper. But when those items, and the partnership of Samaritan’s Purse and The Greatest Journey, children around the globe have...
Serving in the Unknown

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

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...

Moved for Ministry: A Safe Families Story

We are thankful for the opportunity to partner in ministry with other churches, organizations, and families as we go “All In” for Safe Families here at SPL! Hear today from one of our local leaders of Safe Families, Ariana Shelton, as she shares how she...

ALL IN for SAFE FAMILIES

THIS JULY, GO “ALL IN” FOR SAFE FAMILIES AT SPL! This month, we’ll be taking the opportunity to shine a spotlight on Safe Families, a very special and very important local ministry that we have embraced here at SPL.  Because every child deserves to...