BIBLESTUDIES


women's studies

  • APPLES OF GOLD WOMEN'S MINISTRY

    Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. | March 2, 9, 23, 30 and April 13, 20


    All women, whether single or married, are invited to our six-week nurturing program based on Titus 2:3-5.  Lessons on kindness, loving your husband and children, submission, purity, and hospitality encourage women in their daily walk with Christ. Bible Study, shared life experiences, cooking demonstrations, and practical homemaking instruction provide invaluable encouragement and lasting benefit. 


    We will meet in various homes on Thursday evenings. Past participants have shared that Apples of Gold provided real connection with other women and deepened their relationship with Christ and their family. Questions: Contact Sharon Shearman.

sunday morning

FOUNDATION

SUNDAY MORNINGS 9:30-10:30 a.m.

LOCATION: Fellowship Hall

CURRENT TOPIC | Mar. 12 - April 2 | "Harebrained Heresies"

  • Our discussion-based Foundation Bible study embarks on a four-part series looking at truths and falsehoods in the early Church, and how these heresies can sneak their way into our contemporary Christian culture. We'll dig into what each "-ism" is and isn't — Arianism, Nestorianism, Pelagianism, and Donatism — and the Church's response. Immensely relevant today, our look at heresies will identify doctrines that say Jesus is not fully God, that deny original sin and the need for God's grace, that invalidate Baptism, or necessitate self-denial.  

FOCUS: Foundation Bible Class gets its name from the truth that Christ is our foundation in all things. The study focuses on exploring how our foundation in Christ transforms who we are, and how we live our lives. Open discussion and questions from participants are actively encouraged. 


Previous study topics have included: change, community, the Sabbath, Godly leadership, racial inequality, Heaven, gossip, angels and demons, wrestling with God, Bible translations, comparative religion, church/state, and mercy.

SUNDAY MORNING

GALATIANS

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SUNDAY MORNINGS 9:30-10:30 a.m.

LOCATION: School gym

DATES: September 2022 - May 2023


Join us for an in-depth study of Paul's letter to the Galatians, led by Rev. Dr. David Smith.  


Listen to the Bible study broadcast live each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on KFUO 850AM radio in the St. Louis region. Outside of St. Louis, listen live online at KFUO.org.


class recordings at kfuo

faith foundations

what we believe

Meets six sessions: Feb. 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29


Video  Video of our pastors discussing the class

Delve into the basics of the Christian faith and what Lutherans believe.  All are welcome, whether to refresh your understanding or to learn something new.


Led by Pastor Wade, Pastor Thomas, and Pastor Thompson, the class offers a comfortable setting and comprehensive teaching on foundations of the Lutheran faith, including Christ, Baptism, Communion, the Ten Commandments, the Lord’s Prayer, and other significant items.


There is no charge for What We Believe, and no obligation to become a member of St. Paul’s after completing the learning course, but those who agree with the doctrine presented and who would like to become a member of St. Paul’s will be happily received into membership via adult confirmation on Sunday, April 16, 2023, in our Living Stone gym service.


recordings & materials

weekly

living way

DATES: September 2022 - May 2023

TWO SESSIONS: Wed. mornings or Thurs. evenings

REGISTER online or by calling the church office


Format: Living Way is a weekly Bible study that allows for in-depth learning integrated in three ways: small group discussion, large-group pastor's lecture, and at-home lesson worksheets.


2022-2023 Topic: Gospel of Matthew

Matthew presents Jesus as the Christ, Israel's Messiah King and also as King of the entire world. The Gospel is closely linked with the Messianic prophecies and is a bridge between the Old Testament and New Testament. Our study will include the Beatitudes, rest in Jesus ("Come to Me, all who labor..."), and the Great Commission ("Go therefore and make disciples of all nations...").


On Wednesday mornings from 9:00-10:30 a.m., men and women participate in separate small groups, with lectures in the church Sanctuary. Childcare is available.


On Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30 p.m., men and women gather in a single small group, closing with a recording/video of the Wednesday morning pastor-led lecture.


2022-2023 LIVING WAY CALENDARS

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Thursday evening calendar: view


LESSONS & recordings

pray-ers for peace

PRAYER GROUP | You're invited to join in a prayer group led by St. Paul's member and LCMS deaconess Gayle Truesdell; although held at Mount Calvary, St. Paul's members are warmly welcomed to attend.  Deaconess Truesdell shares, "As Christians, we struggle to find our way through these difficult times. What can we do to make things better? I believe that prayer — fervent and faithful — is our greatest tool for peace right now."

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." 

JOHN 1:1

MONDAY MORnING

MEN'S BIBLE STUDY

MEETS VIA ZOOM

DATES & TIMES: Monday mornings, 6:00-7:00 a.m.

TOPIC | Grand Themes and Key Words: Exploring Important Bible Terms


Men of the congregation are invited to join the Monday Morning Men’s Bible Study. 


Begin each week in God's Word with study time that’s scheduled before your morning commute or workday begins.


Contact Mark Bender circleemail  to join the study.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

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CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL: Experience our "HIS Kids" Sunday school ministry with Sunday morning Bible lessons, skits, prayer times, crafts, songs, and creative learning activities. Our greeters and ushers are happy to direct you to each age level's classroom.


HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY: Post-Confirmation age youth are encouraged to participate in our inter-generational adult Bible studies, together with family or peers.


CONFIRMATION: Confirmation instruction class modules for middle school students. Info here.

women's studies

MOPS: A GROUP JUST FOR MOMS

Our MOPS (Mothers of PreSchoolers) group for moms (pregnancy through kindergarten) is a place for friendship, community, support, faith and growth. Meets first and third Thursday mornings of the month, from September through May. For details and registration, visit St. Paul's MOPS page here.


MOMSnext: A GROUP FOR MOMS OF SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN

As mothers enter the school years, new challenges and issues arise, but the need for community and support remains. Join other moms of school-age children on the second Monday of each month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. to experience authentic community, personal growth, practical help and spiritual hope. Information and registration link here.


WOMEN OF THE BIBLE

This is a four-week women's Bible study that convenes in the summer months. For more information, contact our church office.


APPLES OF GOLD: Begins March 2, 2023 at 7:00pm

INTERGENERATIONAL WOMEN'S STUDY: Apples of Gold is a unique intergenerational women’s Bible study opportunity that offers practical homemaking skills and encourages women to be the Christian women God has called them to be. This group meets six times in rotating homes of mentors, who nurture women in God's Word to love their husbands, love their children, and practice submission, hospitality, kindness and purity. Each session includes a Bible study, cooking demonstration and discussion time. Apples of Gold plays a vital role in strengthening family and marriage relationships, encouraging women in their daily walk with Christ, and training them in the practical aspects of homemaking and hospitality. Registration link here.