LENT | HOLY WEEK | easter
2024
Jesus said ... “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in Me shall never die.
John 11:25-26
EASTER
Sunday, March 31
Easter services in the Sanctuary (main church)
8:00 a.m. | Video Watch
9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
With festival music, instrumentalists, and choir
Living Stone Easter services in the gym
9:30 a.m. | Video Watch
With special musical arrangements
Coins Holy Communion at all Easter services
No Saturday service on March 30
No Fellowship Breakfast, Sunday school, or Bible classes are held on Easter
User I'm new Alternate Map MarkerMap & parking
Additional Easter parking: St. Paul's has an arrangement with Edward Jones for Sunday overflow parking in their garage across the street.
EASTER eGG HUNT
SATURDAY, March 30 AT 10:00 AM
LOCATION: ECC CAMPUS | Alternate Map Marker MAP TO ECC
Make family memories together at our Easter Egg Hunt! All children, from babies to second graders (0-8 years), are invited to this annual favorite, hosted by St. Paul’s and our Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group. Children will enjoy a hunt for filled eggs, and a special Christ-focused puppet show by our own H.I.S. Puppeteers troupe.
The egg hunt is complimentary with no advance registration required, and is open to the community.
Parking is available on the upper and lower Early Childhood Center parking lots, as well as in the adjacent St. Paul's Cemetery (one driveway to the north). We recommend allowing extra time for parking before activities begin.
HOLY WEEK
Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 24
Sanctuary | 8:00, 9:30, 10:45 a.m. | Video Watch 8am
Living Stone | 10:45 a.m. | Video Watch
Coins Holy Communion at Saturday and Sunday services
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Bach's St. John Passion
Tuesday, March 26
7:30 p.m.
Presented by Music at St. Paul's and the American Kantorei
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Maundy Thursday
Thursday, March 28
11:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m. | Includes stripping of the altar
Coins Holy Communion in both services
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Good Friday
Friday, March 29
12:05-12:50 p.m. Lunch hour service
5:00 p.m. | Video Watch
7:00 p.m. | Tenebrae
Coins No Communion on Good Friday
LENT
Ash Wednesday
February 14
11:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. | Dinner 6:15 p.m.
Imposition of ashes 15 minutes before services
Coins With Holy Communion
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Midweek Lenten Services
Feb. 21, 28, March 6, 13, 20
Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Join us for Lenten dinners at 6:15 p.m.
circledownarrow Click dates in the section below for menu and sermon theme
Coins All Wednesday services include Holy Communion
Video Please note that our Wednesday services are not livestreamed
MIDWEEK SERMON THEMES
& DINNER MENUS
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Clock SERVICE TIMES
11:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Imposition of ashes 15 minutes before service
User SERMON THEME
February 14 | "His Final Steps Led to a Tomb" | John 11
Utensils JOIN US FOR LENTEN DINNERS AT 6:15 IN THE GYM
MENU: Sliced turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberries, and dinner rolls. Dessert assortment.
Dinner prepared by chef Brad Krueger.
Hand Holding Heart DINNER HOSTS
Dinner served by St. Paul's high school youth group as a fundraiser for their summer mission trip.
Freewill donations accepted.
Lightbulb LENTEN THEME
This year’s Lenten sermon series, “His Final Steps,” will explore Jesus’ final days before His crucifixion. Different locations, such as the temple and Golgotha, serve as the context for each sermon and service.
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11:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
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February 21 | “His Final Steps Led to a Dinner Celebration” | John 12
Utensils JOIN US FOR LENTEN DINNERS AT 6:15 IN THE GYM
MENU: Mexican chicken bowls with lots of fresh accompaniments, chips with queso, desserts.
Dinner prepared by chef Brad Krueger.
Hand Holding Heart DINNER HOSTS
Dinner served by St. Paul's Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group as a fundraiser.
Freewill donations accepted.
Lightbulb LENTEN THEME
This year’s Lenten sermon series, “His Final Steps,” will explore Jesus’ final days before His crucifixion. Different locations, such as the temple and Golgotha, serve as the context for each sermon and service.
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Clock SERVICE TIMES
11:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
User SERMON THEME
February 28 | “His Final Steps Led to His Father's House” | Matthew 21
Utensils JOIN US FOR LENTEN DINNERS AT 6:15 IN THE GYM
MENU: Spaghetti and meatballs, tossed green salad, garlic bread, and desserts.
Dinner prepared by chef Brad Krueger.
Hand Holding Heart DINNER HOSTS
Dinner served by St. Paul's eighth grade class as a fundraiser for their class trip to Chicago.
Freewill donations accepted.
Lightbulb LENTEN THEME
This year’s Lenten sermon series, “His Final Steps,” will explore Jesus’ final days before His crucifixion. Different locations, such as the temple and Golgotha, serve as the context for each sermon and service.
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Clock SERVICE TIMES
11:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
User SERMON THEME
March 6 | “His Final Steps Led to a Fig Tree” | Mark 11
Utensils JOIN US FOR LENTEN DINNERS AT 6:15 IN THE GYM
MENU: Pork loin, roasted potatoes, broccoli, green salad, dinner rolls with butter, and desserts.
Dinner prepared by chef John Tuchschmidt.
Hand Holding Heart DINNER HOSTS
Dinner served by St. Paul’s Mission Board as a fundraiser.
Freewill donations accepted.
Lightbulb LENTEN THEME
This year’s Lenten sermon series, “His Final Steps,” will explore Jesus’ final days before His crucifixion. Different locations, such as the temple and Golgotha, serve as the context for each sermon and service.
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Clock SERVICE TIMES
11:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
User SERMON THEME
March 13 | “His Final Steps Led to Some Greeks” | John 12
Utensils JOIN US FOR LENTEN DINNERS AT 6:15 IN THE GYM
MENU: Frito chili mac pie, salad with a southwest flair, and dessert churros.
Dinner prepared by chef John Tuchschmidt.
Hand Holding Heart DINNER HOSTS
Dinner served by St. Paul’s LWML (Lutheran Women's Mission League) as a fundraiser.
Freewill donations accepted.
Lightbulb LENTEN THEME
This year’s Lenten sermon series, “His Final Steps,” will explore Jesus’ final days before His crucifixion. Different locations, such as the temple and Golgotha, serve as the context for each sermon and service.
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Clock SERVICE TIMES
11:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
User SERMON THEME
March 13 | “His Final Steps Led to Some Greeks” | John 12
Utensils NO DINNER
There is no Lenten dinner or dine-out fundraiser planned for March 20
Lightbulb LENTEN THEME
This year’s Lenten sermon series, “His Final Steps,” will explore Jesus’ final days before His crucifixion. Different locations, such as the temple and Golgotha, serve as the context for each sermon and service.