the St Paul Team
Church Council 2025
Church Council 2025
the St Paul Team
Open Forum and Annual Meeting
Open Forum and Annual Meeting
the St Paul Team
New Year's Eve 2024
the St Paul Team
Christmas 2024
the St Paul Team
Clintonville Christmas Parade 2024

Church Council 2025

At our January Voter Meeting, there were several changes made to our Church Council. Firstly, we changed the Evangelism Coordinator, Youth Coordinator, and Education Coordinator to be non-Council positions. The impact of this change will make serving in these roles more accessible. These roles can be filled by any member, they do not need to attend the quarterly Council meetings, and the minimum term length is one year. These changes will allow potential leaders to be that position and try it out before they commit to serving longer (Council positions have a 3 year term length). Since they are not required for the Council meetings, this removes another obstacle that prevents some from serving. These positions are appointed by the Elders and will work with both the Elders and Pastor as they carry out their duties.

During the meeting we also took nominations and elected several new positions. Below is the list of our Church Council for 2025.

President Tom G  

Vice President Aaron W

Secretary Glenn M

Treasurer Chuck S

Elder Austin R, Bob P, Jon L

Trustee Kelly Z, Nick B, Rob V

Pastor Pastor Caleb Rothfuss

New Year's Eve 2024

As we close out 2024 we can look back on this year with thanksgiving. For our church family we remember the gift of new (used) pews and the diligent work many did to repurpose them for our sanctuary. We remember the work we have done with Grace Sugar Bush, especially the summer camp we held together. We celebrate the milestone of our Pastor’s 200th sermon and we remember all the wonderful worship opportunities we had this past year.

We invite you to join us on New Year’s Eve at 7pm for a unique worship opportunity. End this year in the Word and prepare yourself for 2025 with Holy Communion.

Christmas 2024

"Let us not give up meeting together... let us encourage one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching"

Hebrews 10:25

Christmas is such a special time for Christians for many reasons, including that it is a time when we gather and encourage one another in faith.  We know the great, paramount, eternal implications of that Nativity scene.  We understand why a great company of angels came to proclaim our Savior's birth.  We know why this celebration is so great!  As you consider your holiday schedule, plan on joining us here so that we can be encouraged by one another as we gather by the manger. 

The Fourth Sunday of Advent

Sunday, December 22nd at 9am

Come and see what the kids have been preparing!  The Sunday School children will help with the service in many ways including with some songs they have been working on.  Come and join us for this, and don’t forget to thank the kids for all of their work in sharing God’s Word!

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Christmas Eve

Tuesday, December 24th at 1pm

Join us for an afternoon in the Word.  Let us share in the joy of the shepherds as they first heard the divine message.  This service has some strong Christmas hymns and treasured readings.  The choir has prepared a special piece for this service.

Tuesday, December 24th at 8pm

Come to our special candlelight service!  We’ll celebrate Christmas through readings and carols. We’ve planned some beloved hymns for this service that reflect the true joy and message of Christ’s coming. Carols by candlelight is such a special thing, and this year we will have enough candles for everyone!  We will even have some battery operated candles for kids. 

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Christmas Day

Wednesday, December 25th at 9am

Celebrate God’s gift to His fallen creation!  Christ took on flesh to be the sacrifice that makes us right with God!  Moses once asked the Great I Am to show him His glory.  God could not let sinful eyes see His face because God is holy… that same God was veiled in flesh in that manger.  True God yet true man!  This service will feature many beloved Christmas hymns we haven’t sung this season.  

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The First Sunday After Christmas

Sunday, December 29th at 9am

Our normal worship service will consider Christ as the young boy going to His Father’s house.  I just wanted to make sure it was on our little calendar here.  

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New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31st at 7pm

Prepare for the new year with the Word.  New Years is always a good time to reflect on the last year and really where we are in our life (from our perspective).  This year on New Year’s Eve we will consider Hebrews 11, a chapter some call the “Hall of Fame” of faith.  No matter where you are in your life, there is a character, a real person redeemed by God, in this chapter who you can relate to and be encouraged by!  And as your life changes, other heroes of faith will resonate with you.  Join us as we consider these heroes of faith and God's grand plans.  During the service we will also celebrate Holy Communion.  As the hymn says, “Rejoice! Rejoice! With thanks embrace, another year of grace!” 

Thank You Jake!

On November 17, 2024, we were blessed to have Jake Wassermann visit our church and share his experiences with the Friends Network. It was great to hear about how the Lord is using him to share the Gospel in the Philippines. It is an inspiring reminder of how we can use our own friends network to be God’s messengers where God has put us.

If you would like to sign up to Jake’s newsletter or support his work, visit www.friendsnet.org/jake

Sunday School 2024

Sunday School is back in session here at St. Paul Clintonville starting on Sunday, September 8th. This is a wonderful time for these young Christians to be encouraged in faith by others there age as they learn more about the wonders God has done. Sunday School starts around 10:15am each Sunday in the basement of the church. The group starts together and then splits up into their different age groups.

A HUGE thank you to all the teachers who volunteered to run our Sunday School program. We know it is a lot of work each and every week.

   We will tell the next generation
the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord,
    His power, and the wonders He has done.

Psalm 78:4

Basement Floor

As discussed and approved at our 7/28/2024 Voter Meeting, we are starting to collect funds to finish the basement floor.

The floor of the basement was left unfinished after the building project completed. At the time the decision was made to paint the floor as a temporary fix. That was 5 years ago.

Recently, one of our Trustees did a lot of research to find options and get quotes from several vendors. In the end, the Council recommended going with an epoxy covering that should be a long term finish for the floor. This 1/8 inch covering would cost around $16,000. The Voters approved us to start collecting the funds, and then we will re-evaluate in January as we create our yearly budget.

The basement floor has become an issue, especially when it comes time to clean it. Those who clean have a hard time making it look clean at this point.