Introduction What a story of blessings, growth and service! From six people gathered in Jonathan Jaquess’ cabin to a congregation of over three hundred members. From the confines of a frontier cabin, to a church campus that occupies half a city block. From waiting and hoping that a Circuit Riding Preacher would stop by, to a professional staff. From hoping to provide worship services to family members, to worship, missions and ministries that reach across our nation and around the world. Yes! The story of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church is a story of God’s blessings, of Christian growth and of service to Jesus Christ. Few congregations can speak of such humble beginnings and few can lay claim to such growth and ministry. It is one of the joys of my life and one of the blessings of my ministry to be added to the role of preachers to serve St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. It is my hope that as you read through this book, you will be amazed, feel blessed and find hope in the wonderful things God has done and is doing in St. Paul’s. And may we always keep in mind God is not finished yet! A third century of blessings, growth and service is being written. May our chapter be a reflection of those who have gone before us. In Christ’s love, Pastor Paul
VISION STATEMENT OF ST. PAUL’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH The vision of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church is to make our community and the world a better place. Spiritually: by making Disciples of Jesus Christ; Morally: by Biblical teaching and being living examples; Physically: by strengthening families through Christian missions and with responsible stewardship of the earth.
St. Paul’s UMC History
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