Mission Statement
To know and serve Christ by reaching out in love to all.
If you are visiting the area or looking for a church home please consider joining us.
Contact Information
- Phone: 440-243-1144
- Fax: 440-243-8184
- E-mail: officestaff@stpaulberea.org
- Address: 276 East Bagley Rd., Berea, Ohio 44017
Click here for our Calendar
Special Events
May 20, 2012 Confirmation 11:00 AM Service
May 27, 2012 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM "Of Faith And Freedom" cantata
About Our Church
- Children's News
- Directions
- Newsletter
- Listen To Us
- Mission
- Music
- Outreach
- Pastors & Staff
- Pastor's Letter
- Scripture Readings
- Vacation Bible School
- Youth Activities
May Children’s Ministry News
Children’s Church-
Wow! Where has the school year gone? Our last Children’s Church for the year will be on May 13th. Please mark your calendars as we wrap up our school year. We will then be taking a brief recess until the Fall. We have had such fun
this year with our songs, puppet shows, stories, games, crafts, and sharing Bible stories. Many thanks to Linda Forster for all of her help during Children’s Church. A huge thank you also goes out to all of the Middle School and High School students who helped throughout the year. Couldn’t have done it without
you! See you May 13th for some end-of-the-year fun.
Sunday School-
May 20th will be our last day of Sunday School until the Fall. Please join us as we celebrate our 2011-12 year together. We will be having juice boxes and
Krispy Kreme donuts on that day and we have something special to give to all of
our teachers and children. Hope to see you.
Vacation Bible School-
Kids, the months of May and June are your months to sign-up to join our week of fun and learning. Grab some friends, relatives, and neighbors and
spread the word. You won’t want to miss the great songs, skits, crafts, snacks,
games, Bible stories, outreach projects, last day picnic and a return visit from the Youth Encounter singing group. Watch the big bulletin board outside of the
church office and sign-up to join the fun. July 9-13 9:30 -
Noon
“Of Faith and Freedom” Cantata-
Our children have the special privilege of participating in our 2012 Spring Cantata. We have been invited to join in the celebration to thank the soldiers past and present for the contributions that they have made for all of us. We will be practicing during our Sunday School Closing time. There will be one rehearsal on May 26th from 12:30-1:00 in the Sanctuary. The Cantata will be at 10:00 and 1:00
on May 27th. Please join us for this very special service.
May Children’s Ministry Calendar
May 6th 9:15-10:15 Adult Recorders
9:45-10:45 Sunday School
10:30-10:45 Puppet Team
11:00 Visit Jordy in Conneaut
May 8th 6-7pm Sloppy Joe Songfest with Cross Fire
May 13th 8:30 & 11:00 Children’s Church
9:45-10:45 Sunday School
9:45-10:15 Children’s Ministry Commission Meeting
(SS Office)
10:30-10:45 Puppet Team
*Children sing at 11:00 Worship*
May 20th 9:15-10:15 Adult Recorders
9:45-10:45 Last day of Sunday School (Krispy Kreme/Thank You Sunday)
10:30-10:45 Puppet Show
2:00-3:00 Visit our friends at the Aristocrat
May 26th 12:30-1:00 Kids & Youth Cantata Practice
in the Sanctuary
May 27th 10:00 & 1:00 “Of Faith & Freedom” Cantata
Directions
Saint Paul church is located on the south-east corner of East Bagley Road and Eastland Road in Berea, Ohio.
Our address is: 276 East Bagley Road, Berea, Ohio 44017
From the north take I-71 South to the Bagley Road exit, turn west (right) on Bagley Road, drive 1 mile, the church will be on the left.
From the south take I-71 North to the Bagley Road exit, turn west (left) on Bagley Road, drive 1 mile, the church will be on the left.
From the east or west take I-480 to I-71 South, to the Bagley Road exit, turn west (right) on Bagley Road, drive 1 mile, the church will be on the left.
Parking lot off Eastland Road
Map
Listen To Us
Sermons
Pastor Pam Kelly
Pastor Tom Henderson
Pastor Tom Henderson
Pastor Pam Kelly
Pastor Tom Henderson
Pastor Tom Henderson
Sermon Apr. 6, 2012 Good Friday
Pastor Tom Henderson
Sermon Apr. 5, 2012 Maundy Thursday
Pastor Pam Kelly
Music
A Mothers Prayer Cindy Cain 5-13-2012
Spirit Song New Song Worship Team & Congregation 5-13-2012
God Is Good All The Time New Song Worship Team & Congregation 5-13-2012
Loves Way Covenant Choir Solo: Culley Coughlin 5-6-2012
Morning Has Broken Faithful Ringers 5-6-2012
Singabahambayo Choir Fire & South Africa Mission Trip members Apr. 29, 2012
Glory To God Worship Team 4-22-2012
Peace Be Yours Worship Team 4-22-2012
Oh The Deep, Deep Love Of Jesus Covenant Choir 4-15-2012
The Day Of Resurrection Brass Quintet M. Courey, M. Kellerstrass, R Lichtenberg, K Snyder and E Symonds 4-8-2012
Christ Is Risen! Alleluia! Covenant Choir & Congregation with Brass Accompaniment 4-8-2012
Jesus Christ Is Risen Today Covenant Choir & Congregation with Faithful Ringers 4-8-2012
The Victor Praise Choir 4-8-2012
Hallelujah Chorus Covenant Choir 4-8-2012
Let The People Sing Hosanna! Covenant & Praise Choirs with percussion by B. Campbell, A. Ozanich and K. Bobulsky 4/1/12
Amazing Grace Covenant Choir Mar 19, 2012
I Want Jesus To Walk With Me New Song Worship Team 3/11/2012
How Long Covenant Choir Mar. 4, 2012 8:30 AM
Three Hymns (Lamb Of God, Just As I Am, Holy Ground) Celebration Choir Feb. 26, 2012
Extra
Gloria Dio Excerpt Recorded December 18, 2011
Youth Musical Recorded December 11, 2011
Mission
SOUTH AFRICA MISSION TRIP, TOOL DRIVE
Wow, last month was a FULL month! We started out with the basket raffle drawing - congratulations to all the winners and thanks to all who participated. Then we had a very successful fundraiser at Nautica and ended off the month with a South African family meal at the 5th Sunday celebration. Together the two events raised over $20,000 and brought the total funds raised up to meet the cost of all team members’ air
line tickets. From here on out all funds raised will go toward increasing what we can spend on our projects and materials in South Africa.
When we go to SA we’ll be working on widows’ homes to improve their and their children’s well-being. We would like to put as much of our resources to effective use and to that end we’d like to take as many tools with us as possible. We are making a wish list of tools and kitchen ware that will both be useful to our mission and a blessing to leave behind. The following is a wish list and only for things you may have somewhere but never use. They are available in South Africa, at a price, but we’d rather use our money on paint and roof-sheets and replacement window panes, etc.:
TOOLS NEEDED:
Drill bits and screw driver bits
Heavy duty leather gloves
Paint roller cartridges (we have the handles)
Some pairs of pliers.
Spades, and shovels (with or without handles)
A small nail gun or heavy duty stapler
All sort of pneumatic tools which don't need a converter
An electric chainsaw sharpener
18 plain fleece twin size blankets
Catering scale, kitchen utensils and sharp knives
Our Music
Saint Paul church offers a wide variety of liturgical music and has choirs and music groups for all ages. You can choose to attend services with traditional or contemporary music most Sundays. Check out the new "Listen To Us" tab
Contemporary Services This Month
May 13, 2012 @ 8:30 AM
May 6 and 20, 2012 @ 11:00 AM
Traditional Services This Month
May 6 and 20, 2012 @ 8:30 AM
May 13, 2012 @ 11:00 AM
Special Services This Month
"Of Faith And Freedom" cantata
May 27, 2012 @ 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Outreach Programs
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Community Meal: In cooperation with other Berea churches offers meals on the last Wednesday of each month to community members. 6:00 PM.
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Just Like Home: Provides support to Baldwin Wallace college students who sign up to be a part of the group.
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Meals On Wheels: Provides hot meals to members of the general area for a nominal fee.
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Pre-School: The Early Education Center provides a quality Christian education for children 3 - 5 years old and offers support and guidance for parents.
Our Pastors
Senior Pastor - Rev. Tom Henderson x102
E-mail: thenderson@stpaulberea.org
Visitation Pastor - Rev. Pam Kelly
E-mail: Pkelly@stpaulberea.org
Staff
Youth Director
Jason Wilson x108
E-mail: youth@stpaulberea.org
Director of Music Ministry
Lois Hines x103
Director of Children’s Ministry
Susan Moore x107
Assistant Organist Richard Densmore
Worship Leader Barbara Tibbitts
Children/Cherub Choirs Linda Forster
Office Sandy Henning & Rae Batig x100 E-mail: officestaff@stpaulberea.org
Bookkeeper Lynnette Ozanich x104
Nursery Care Provider Melani Wilson
Pastors Letter
One of St Paul’s Primary Ministry focuses is to our youth.
St Paul Youth Ministry is a fun place where youth make lasting friendships, reach out to the community, and learn more about
themselves and Jesus. The youth at St Paul over the past year have been involved in many different events, activates, services projects, and Lutheran teachings.
Some of the YOUTH PROGRAMS include:
· Sunday School for High School and Confirmation classes are
every Sunday 9:45-10:45.
· Youth Jam is (every 1st and 3rd Sunday nights of the
month @ 5:30-7:30PM). This is a time of teaching, fun, and
fellowship for youth in grades 7-12. This also includes times for Youth Bells and Choir Fire.
· Parents Night Outs is a very successfully program. This is
where St Paul youth baby sit toddlers on every 3rd Friday night of the month (6:00-9:00PM). This allows parents a night alone
together.
TORCH youth service programs in the Cleveland area, is every 2nd Sat. of the month during the school year.
Lent youth meetings. Wednesdays during Lent we meet and
talked about Lent, and youth also helped serve at soup supers.
Confirmation week-end retreat (youth in confirmation learn
more about the Lutheran traditions)
30 Hour Famine (youth raised funds for World Vision to fighting world hunger)
Youth Lock-ins (over 30 youth spent a night over at the church for an over- night of fun and fellowship)
Vacation bible School youth help this great and very success
outreach to kids in our community in the summer.
SUMMER 2012 SOUTH AFRICA missions trip. Missions trip to South Africa to help build and refurbish housing for underresourced women in Kwa-Zulu Natal South Africa. SEE MORE about the trip inside the Highlights.
Some Fun Annual YOUTH EVENTS:
Super-bowl Party * Youth Room Make-over. * Lazer-Tag fun day, at Lazer Quest * Summer Cook-Outs at the lake. * Pool Parties in the summer * Go to the Movie Nights * ICE CREAM
High School Hang-outs at Dairy Queen * Cedar Point Fun Day * Extreme Dodge-ball * Ski Trip * Christmas Party * Paint Ball
You can see St Paul youth ministries is place were youth are
growing in Christian service and is a place of fun and fellowship.
All the youth would like to say “ THANKS FOR ALWAYS
SUPPORTING OUR YOUTH! ” Jay Wilson Youth Director
Scripture Readings For May
May 6, 2012
Acts 8:26-40, 1 John 4:7-21, John 15:1-8
May 13, 2012
Acts 10:44-48, 1 John 5:1-6, John 15:9-17
May 17, 2012
Acts 1:1-11, Eph 1:15-23, Luke 24:44-53
May 20, 2012
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26, 1 John 5:9-13, John 17:6-19
May 27, 2012
Acts 2:1-21, Rom 8:22-27, John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15
Vacation Bible School
Kids, the months of May and June are your months to sign-up to join our week of fun and learning. Grab some friends, relatives, and neighbors and spread the word. You won’t want to miss the great songs, skits, crafts, snacks, games, Bible stories, outreach projects, last day picnic and a return visit from the Youth Encounter singing group. Watch the big bulletin board outside of the church office and sign-up to join the fun. July 9-13 9:30- Noon
Youth Activities
Parents' Night Out
**Begin to make plans for Friday, May 18th.**
This is an opportunity for all parents of young children to plan a date night or just some much needed time to focus on
something adult for a couple of hours while the we take care
of your 3-10 yr old children.
Parents' Night Out will run from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. There will
be a suggested donation of $10 per child and $5 for
siblings. We will serve simple snacks and will endeavor to
have as much fun as possible. So, start planning now and
take this opportunity to make this a regular event in your
home! Call or email your reservation.
Youth Pastor Jay, his wife, Melani and the Youth will be heading up this program. You can contact Jay at youth@stpaulberea.org or 440-243-1144 for more information.
May 18th will be the last Parents’ Night Out till Fall!!