Prayer Requests

Our Lord Jesus Christ has taught us to pray at the Lord’s Supper and he has promised that all of our prayers are heard. Daily we pray for the needs of each other. If you have a special need that you would like us to pray for, then please email your prayer request to splca@verizon.net and in the subject line put prayer request. May the Lord bless you and your family! Please know that our church family stands ready to pray for you and your needs..

Volunteer

The backbone of any congregation is its volunteers for they are the priesthood of believers of the parish. There are many opportunities for services here at St. Paul for people of all ages. If you are interested in volunteering for any of the opportunities below or would like more information, please contact the person for each group.

Worship Assistants: They assist the pastor in leading worship at every service. If interested contact the pastor.

Communion Assistants: They assist the pastor and the worship assistant in the distribution of Holy Communion at each service. If interested contact the pastor.

Cantors: They lead worship by chanting the opening liturgy and the psalms for each service. Contact: Charles Ames at 410-768-9557 or Charles King at 410-757-1652.

Lectors: For each service the Lector reads one or more of the assigned lessons for the day. Contact: Mary O’Connor at 410-757-1652.

Ushers: They make sure the church building is ready for worship, they hand out the worship bulletins, receive the offering, assist people in taking Holy Communion and any other tasks that the pastor may need them to carry out so that the worship service goes smoothly. Contact: Alan Faith at 410-956-3356.

Greeters: Our greeters are the first line of welcoming people to our church. They stand at the front door to welcome everyone coming for worship and during the welcoming portion of the worship service give to each guest family a Welcome Bag that explains all of the ministries of St. Paul. Contact: Gail Kolos at 410-798-5384.

Altar Guild: Members of the Altar Guild prepare the Altar for worship, setup the flowers, prepare the Communion ware, and assist the pastor with his vestments. Following the service they prepare the flowers either to be taken to the sick or given to the person who has donated them for that service. Contact: Susan Barracato at 410-867-7237.

Senior Choir: The choir assists in leading worship during the program portion of the year (September through May). They sing special music for most services during those months. Contact: Charles Ames at 410-768-9557.

Sunday School Choir: The Sunday School Choir is made up of the children of the Sunday school, they sing several times during the year including the Family Service on Christmas Eve. Contact: Tracy Tiscareno at 410-761-0166.

Orphan Grain Train: A hands on opportunity to help the needy! Please see information below.

Outreach

Orphan Grain Train - Maryland Division

The Orphan Grain Train is an all volunteer ministry which seeks to serve our Lord Jesus by sharing our personal and material resources with our brothers and sisters in need, here in the United States, as well as all over the world. We collect medical equipment of all kinds, clothing, linens, school supplies and bicycles and ship in 40 foot containers. Most recently we have shipped to our missionaries in Kyrgyzstan and Nicaragua as well as the devastated areas of Katrina and Rita.
Every Tuesday morning from 9:30 - 11:30 AM a group of volunteers meet at St. Paul to sort and pack clothing in the Orphan Grain Train Room in the undercroft of the church. We need your help even if just for an hour. If you have any clothing to donate or crutches, canes or walkers, please bring them to the church and sign your name and address in the OGT packing room.

If you have any questions or would like more information on ways you can volunteer, please call Elfie Eberle 410-544-1621 or Al Carreras 410-757-4667.

Small Group Ministries

Care Ministry

In our church family, we seek to minister to each other particularly when someone is ill, grieving or hurting in any way. Meals are provided and help is given that is most appropriate to each individual situation. We have a team which has committed itself to providing this help.

In addition, at the time of death and funeral, we provide a light repast for funeral attendees. This is an opportunity for us to surround the grieving family with love and caring.

If you would like to be on this team, have a need, or have a question, please call Gayle Schmidt 410-263-5529 or Elfie Eberle 410-544-1621.

Seniors

Our older members are very active in the life and ministry of the congregation. Every fall we celebrate their leadership and service in a special worship service entitled “Through the Year…” In this service either an individual or a couple are selected because of their years of their strong Christian role model to receive the “New Life in Christ Award”.

Each week during the Golf season our men join together for Golf outings. In June there is the Annual St. Paul Golf Tournament conducted by these members. For more information about our Golf Outings contact either Paul Hasz at 410-349-2452 or Ron Phipps at 410-267-7593.

Youth Groups

Sunday school is our strongest program for this age along with the Children’s Sermon in each weeks worship service. During the course of the year there are a number of Youth Activities such as the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, the Christmas Craft Gathering and movie day which feature family movies. Contact the church office for the latest happenings for Youth.