This Weekend in Worship

Join us for worship this weekend as we continue our new sermon series, "Reasonable Doubt."

This series was inspired by the New York Times bestselling book by Tim Keller, "The Reason For God." Like the book, the series will address common objections non-believers raise about the Christian faith and equip listeners to more confidently share their faith in Jesus.

This weekend's message is, "How Can There Be Only One True Religion?" based on John 14:1-6 & Acts 4:1-12.

Our weekend worship times are:

• Saturday - 5:00pm Traditional
• Sunday - 9:00am Contemporary with Kids Church
• Sunday--10:30am Contemporary (Please note: There is NO Communion or Kids Church at 10:30 am this weekend only)
• Sunday - 12:00pm Spanish

Join us on campus or online!

Watch Our Livestream

Can't worship with us on-campus? Join us on our livestream! 

Click HERE to watch our 10:30am Contemporary service.

Be sure to sign in using the digital check-in right below the video so we know you're worshiping with us.

After the livestream is over, the service recordings will be available for viewing on-demand on our YouTube channel. 

Tasha Mahshi Installation at 10:30 am Service

Tasha Mahshi has accepted our call to serve as our Director of Children & Family Ministries! She wrote:

"Dear St. Paul's Families and Staff, 

I am incredibly excited to share that I have accepted the Call to serve as the Director of Children and Family Ministries here at St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School! Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers during this time of deliberation. It is such a joy and blessing to now be a part of the St. Paul's family and I look forward to getting to know you and your families in the weeks ahead! I am excited to see all the ways God will continue to bless and work though the amazing ministry of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School! 

Blessings, 

Tasha Mahshi"

Tasha will be installed THIS SUNDAY, April 14th, at the 10:30 am worship service. Come and help us welcome Tasha to St. Paul's!

Submit Prayer Requests

For Worship

Do you have a prayer request? If so, click the button below and put "Prayer Request" in the subject line of your email. Please note: prayer requests submitted here will be included in the prayers of the church in our upcoming weekend worship services. If you want your prayer request to remain private, please indicate so in your message.

The Friendly Center

Thanks St. Paul's

The Friendly Center would like to extend their deepest gratitude for the continued support from St. Paul's members and friends. Because of your generosity, they received a total of 56 Easter baskets, which were provided to children in need in Orange County. It is people like you that have helped The Friendly Center reach 100 years of service.

Thank you, St. Paul's!

Parent Education Night

Thursday, April 18

Please join us for Parent Education Night on Thursday, April 18 from 7-8pm on our church campus (1250 E. Heim Ave.). Our guest speaker will be Dr. Kara Powell, Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute and author of the "Sticky Faith" book series. Learn more about Dr. Powell HERE.

Prior to her speaking event, join us for a taco dinner from 6-7pm. Child care will be available in our church nursery and youth MODJ.

To RSVP for the event, pre-order meals and request child care, please complete the form HERE by April 15.

Questions? Please contact Jackson.Thiesfeldt@splsorange.org.

Introducing MomCo

Weekly Meetings for Moms

St. Paul's Lutheran Church is excited to bring fellow St. Paul's moms together for weekly MomCo Meetings on our TK-8th school campus (901 E. Heim). This group (formerly known as MOPS) is for moms of children between the ages of preschool and 5th grade to gather for devotion, community and support. Meetings begin on Monday, April 15 from 8:45-10:00am in our Panther Learning Commons. Breakfast/snack provided! You do not need to be a member of St. Paul's church to attend. Click HERE for more information and to register.

New to St. Paul's? If this is your first time registering for an event through our church, please contact the church office at 714-637-2640 for assistance.

Board of Directors

Accepting Nominations

The Board of Directors is now accepting nominations for the following positions:

• Vice President
• Treasurer
• Member-at-Large

Board of Directors positions are for a 2-year term. Meetings occur 6 times a year with occasional special meetings when necessary.

If you or someone you know would like to be included on the ballot at the Voters Meeting scheduled for Saturday, June 8 or would like to have more information, please contact Gail Kanneg at gmskanneg@gmail.com. Nominations will be accepted through April 30.

Online New Member Class

St. Paul's offers an all-online Church Membership Class. Anyone interested in becoming a member of St. Paul's Church can now complete our membership class any time, at their own pace, from the comforts of their own home.

There are eleven sessions to the class and each session consists of a brief 5-10 minute teaching video, followed by some questions using the Ted-Ed platform. At the end of the final session, participants will meet with our Senior Pastor, either in person or via Zoom, to complete the membership process.

To access the class, click HERE.

Meet The Flike Family!

Lauren Flike recently completed our New Member class and has joined the congregation. She is pictured here with her daughter, Holly, who will be attending St. Paul's ECDC.

The Flikes are coming to us from Hephatha Lutheran Church in Anaheim Hills. Lauren is a lifelong OC resident and a 2012 graduate of Orange Lutheran High School.

Lauren works as a Service Center Floor Manager for The Bugman.

In their free time, Lauren and Holly enjoy painting, going to the desert and the river, or riding dirt bikes and camping.

Welcome Lauren and Holly to St. Paul's!

Gifted For More Survey Results

Remember our recent sermon series, "Gifted For More?" 141 St. Paul's members took the online gift inventory and the results are back!

To read the final report on the gifts represented in St. Paul's congregation, click HERE.

St. Paul's Golf Classic

50/50 Raffle

Not a golfer, but still want to support our children and student ministries? Now you can! Raffle tickets are now available to purchase online or after worship services. Each ticket is just $5 and there's no limit on how many you can buy. Winner will be announced at the golf tournament banquet. Raffle winner need not be present to win. To purchase now, click HERE. For help with online purchases, contact the church office at 714-637-2640.

Registration Open for the 30th Annual St. Paul's Golf Classic

Player Registration Closed!

Player registration is now closed for our 30th Annual Golf Classic being held on Friday, May 3 at the beautiful Tustin Ranch Golf Club. There are still many ways in which you can show your support! You can register to attend the banquet only or become a sponsor! There are many levels to choose from. All funds raised support our children and youth at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. For more information and to register, click HERE. Questions? Contact Tournament Director David Talmage at dtalmage@acosta.com.

Scuba VBS

Registration Open

This summer, kids will have a splash-tastic time diving into friendship with God! All kids entering TK/K-5th in the fall of 2024 are invited to our Scuba VBS from June 17-21, 2024 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. VBS is a Bible-based interactive adventure with lessons, crafts, games, music, science and a snack! You don't need to be a member of St. Paul's to participate, but hurry! Space is limited! For more information and to register, click HERE.

First-time participants, contact the church office at (714) 637-2640 for registration assistance.

VBS Supply Donations

Over 300 children and volunteers are expected to participate in VBS this year. Help make this year's event a success by donating needed supplies. Visit our Amazon Wish List by clicking HERE and all supplies purchased will be delivered directly to the church office! So easy!

Questions? Contact DCE Tasha Mahshi at

tasha.mahshi@splsorange.org

Kids Church

All children, ages preschool-5th grade, are encouraged to join us for Kids Church each Sunday at the 9 & 10:30am services. Check in at the Kids Church table outside the church gym before entering worship. Preschoolers will be led to their classroom, all other grades will be dismissed during worship. For more information, click HERE.

SMALL GROUP LEADERS NEEDED FOR KIDS CHURCH!

TEENS AND ADULTS MUST SIGN UP PRIOR TO WORSHIP!

Our Kids Church ministry is in need of 4 adult leaders and 4 teen leaders at each Sunday service to guide groups of 6-10 children through a 30-minutes lesson about the life of Jesus. All materials (and donuts) provided. No teaching experience necessary! If interested please click HERE to choose your available dates and the age group you prefer. Thank you for your support!

IMPACT Resumes

Sunday, April 14

High school students! IMPACT is back this Sunday, April 14 from 6-8pm in the MODJ. We will gather around food, fellowship, games and some time in the word!. We are continuing our 6-week series called "Unashamed." You are always welcome to invite a friend. See you then!



Come check out what we have planned for the remainder of the school year. IMPACT calendar available HERE.

Questions? Contact DCE Kessler O’Brien at kessler.obrien@splsorange.org.

Confirmation Resumes

Sunday, April 14

Confirmation class resumes this Sunday, April 14 from 4-5:30pm in the MODJ. We will be recording our Faith Testimonies at this time.

Questions? Contact DCE Kessler O’Brien at kessler.obrien@splsorange.org.

Senior Moments

Tuesday, May 7

Our next Senior Moments gathering will take place on Tuesday, May 7, at 11:30am in the Fellowship Hall. There will be a special presentation given by the Orange County Office of Aging entitled: "Mind Your Brain: Strategies for Cognitive Strength at Any Age." Come learn and enjoy a FREE meal, followed by hanging out with friends, playing cards, putting together a puzzle, doing crafts, or anything you want to do. All ages are welcome and you do not have to be a St. Paul's member to participate. Please RSVP to Senior Ministry Coordinator Denise Bjorn at denise.bjorn7@gmail.com or call (714) 474-3707.

Please note: Tuesday is Street Sweeping Day, so no street parking. If the small lot is full, please park in big lot.

Bunco Night

Tuesday, April 23

Our next Women's Ministry Bunco Night is Tuesday, April 23. Ladies, come roll the dice and have some fun playing Bunco as we support local and global charities. The fun begins at 5:45pm with dinner and a devotion, followed by Bunco at 6:30pm. There's no cost to attend, but if you feel so compelled, we are collecting monetary donations for our charity of the month. Feel free to wear comfy clothes or even your PJ's. You don't have to be a member of St. Paul's to participate, so invite a friend! Child care and pizza available for younger children.

Don't forget to bring your mite boxes! For more information and to sign up, click HERE.

Panther Family Dinner Night Wednesday, April 17

Our next Panther Family Dinner Night will be on Wednesday, April 17 from 4pm - close. Join us for food, fellowship and fundraising at Islands (550 N. Tustin St.). A portion of your sale will come back to St. Paul's to support our P.A.W.S. group. This offer is valid for dine-in only and you must present our flyer, available HERE.

Thank you for your continued support!

School Field Renovation Project

St. Paul's school is moving forward with our School Field Renovation project! The project is a reworking of the back field at the TK-8 school that includes creating an actual track for our students, among other improvements (like lighting, a scoreboard, landscaping, etc.). Moving forward now allows us to take advantage of a $95,000 water rebate to help fund the project!

Our hope is to start this work as soon as possible so that it can be completed and ready to use at the start of the 24-25 school year.  

"Ask the Pastor" Is Back!

We're working on updating and revitalizing the, "Ask the Pastor" section of our web site. "Ask the Pastor" invites both members and non-members to submit questions to our pastors about the Bible, our teachings and the Christian life. Some of our recently-answered questions include:

Should We Really Hate Our Mother & Father?

Help Me Understand The Book of Revelation

Are Women Really Saved Through Child-bearing?

What Is Predestination?

A full list of all our previously-answered questions is available HERE.

If you find one especially meaningful for your life of faith, we'd love it if you would share a link to it on your own social media accounts. Help us spread the Word!

Please submit your questions to pastorc@splsorange.org with "Ask the Pastor" in the subject line. Check back often for newly-posted answers to your questions!

Recruiting Ringers

Can you read music? Looking for a way to get involved at church? Joyful Praise Handbells is looking for ringers! No prior ringing experience needed. Music reading skills are required. Rehearsals are on Monday evenings.

If interested, or for more information, contact Gail Kanneg at 714-349-3944 or at gmskanneg@gmail.com.

Coffee Counter Help Wanted

Calling all baristas! Our coffee counter needs your help on Sunday mornings. Whether you're a caffeine connoisseur or just simply want to serve, sign up to volunteer today to keep our coffee counter up and running. You can sign up by clicking HERE. If you do not have a Realm account, please call the church office for registration assistance at 714-637-2640.

Questions? Contact David Talmage at dtalmage1959@gmail.com.

Sunday Morning Donuts Team

Volunteers needed to pick up donuts on Sunday mornings at 9am for after worship fellowship. No upfront payment required! Pick a month that you are available to visit Jumbo Donuts located at 138 E. Lincoln Ave. in Orange on Sunday mornings. Let them know you are from St. Paul's and would like 4 dozen assorted donuts. For more information and to sign up, click HERE. If you do not have a Realm account (our online registration system), please contact the church office to sign up.

Questions? Contact David Talmage at dtalmage1959@gmail.com.

Meal Volunteers Needed

Our Care Ministry Team is in need of volunteers to provide meals for those in our congregation who are not able to prepare meals for themselves.

If you are able to prepare, purchase and/or deliver meals to our brothers and sisters in Christ, or just need more information, please email Jacki Borton.

Serve in Worship Tech

Now that we are livestreaming our worship services, we need a lot more volunteers to make it all happen. If you enjoy technology, we need you!

At each service in which we livestream, we need four volunteer workers: one to run the cameras, one to run the text and images on the screen, one to control the lighting and one to mix the sound.

If you are interested in helping out, we can train you! For more information, contact juno.rada@splsorange.org.

Scripture Readers Wanted

We are looking for Scripture Readers for our weekend worship services. Readings are provided in advance so you can practice. If you are interested in participating in worship this way, please text or call Gail Kanneg at 714-349-3944 or send Gail Kanneg an email.

Celebrate OLU Missions

Join us on April 20th for a special evening to gather in praise, fellowship, and thanksgiving as we support the ministry of OLu Missions at Orange Lutheran High School.Enjoy praise music, impact reflections, special guests and vision casting for the future, plus, community buffet dinner and a special premiere of a commissioned song written by Kendall Hill ‘14. It's a special time to connect with some of our partners in ministry, those here locally and beyond.

Doors open at 4 pm and our celebration service begins at 4:30. Our BBQ dinner under the Missions Tent starts at 5:30. Recent alumni, families, partners, and former staff will be sharing about the impact OLu Missions has made and will continue to make in the years to come!

Our generous sponsors are making this event possible, and we can now offer tickets at $15 for students and $25 for adults! To register, click HERE.

Concordia Handbells Concert

Friday, April 26

All are invited to attend the Concordia Handbells Home Concert on Friday, April 26 from 7-8:15pm. Come enjoy a world-class handbell concert from one of the nation's top handbell programs in a showcase of sacred, classical, popular and new music - all from over 127 handbells, hand chimes and other instruments. THis will be the last public concert to be held in Concordia's CU Center before it is closed for renovation. Don't miss your final chance to experience the CU Center in its original state! Tickets are FREE, but required. Click HERE to claim yours!

OLU Summer Camps

Registration Open

Registration is now open for summer camp experiences at Orange Lutheran High School! We have over 50 exciting, Christ-centered camps including many new ones, like Digital Photography, Marine Biology and String Ensemble. We are also partnering with UCI Writing Project to bring students an outstanding summer writing camp! These camps are available to students entering 1st-12th grade.

For more information and to register, visit our website HERE.

Volunteers Wanted

The Orange Lutheran Thrift Shop is looking for volunteers! No experience necessary and shifts as little as two hours are available. Shifts even count as service hours for teens! For more information, please contact Manager Kelly at 714-289-1182.

Download Realm App

Realm is our church membership program that we use for online giving and event registration. Did you know there's a Realm app? It's called Realm Connect and you can download it at either Google Play or the App Store. The app is especially helpful in registering for events at St. Paul's. You can skip the church website and go directly to the app register for events and see what events are coming up.

Don't have a Realm account? Contact Amelia Capell in the church office at 714-637-2640.