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# Saint Paul's Lutheran Church

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- [Project 160](https://stpaulsh.org/2026/08/13/project-160/) - St. Paul's Legacy Committee has identified many gravestones in our cemetery that are in need of a major cleaning, resetting, or repair. We would like to announce the Adopt-A-Gravestone Fundraiser, a special giving opportunity where your support directly funds the cleaning and preservation of the many gravestones, both historic and more modern, in the St.
- [Back to School Backpack Drive](https://stpaulsh.org/2026/07/21/back-to-school-backpack-drive/) - Thank you for your generosity! We received 44 backpacks, 2 lunch boxes, 134 notebooks, 18 binders, 61 pencil bags/boxes, 15 pair of scissors, 17 rulers, 104 packs of pens, pencils, crayons and markers, 52 folders, 10 packs of filler paper, 29 glue sticks, 2 calculators, 30 packs of tissues, and a generous donation to purchase
- [Red Cross Blood Drive](https://stpaulsh.org/2026/02/18/red-cross-blood-drive/) - Breaking news: For only the 2nd time in its history, the Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis. Patients may already be impacted. Blood donations have fallen to a 4-year summer low. Donors, especially those with type O blood, are needed ASAP to help save lives. Our next Red Cross blood drive will be
- [Pastor's Page - August 2026](https://stpaulsh.org/2026/08/04/pastors-page-august-2026/) - Dear Members and Friends of St. Paul’s, As I write this, we are still in the middle of summer. But August is a time of preparation for another school year, another program year, or just getting ready for the fall. Our Social Ministry team is in the midst of two collections for children in need:
- [Pastor's Page - July 2026](https://stpaulsh.org/2026/07/01/pastors-page-july-2026/) - Dear Members and Friends of St. Paul’s, As we approach July, we have probably all heard that this year is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Clearly, the Fourth of July is a big anniversary for our nation. But what does that mean for the church? At a variety of
- [Socks & Undies Drive](https://stpaulsh.org/2026/07/21/socks-undies-drive/) - Thank you all so much for your generosity! We collected 483 packages of socks and undies for local students and $381.00 which was used to purchase 65 more packages. We could not do this without you!
- [Vacation Bible Camp Needs](https://stpaulsh.org/2026/05/20/vacation-bible-camp-needs/) - Step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, a world of wild waterfalls, towering trees, and colorful creatures where we will discover the nature of God and what it means to be rooted in a safe, life-giving relationship with our Creator. VBC starts next week, and there are still a few items on our Amazon Wish
- [Pastor's Page - June 2026](https://stpaulsh.org/2026/06/03/pastors-page-june-2026/) - Dear Members and Friends of St. Paul’s, Every year after Easter, I begin to think about the summer and look forward to a more relaxed pace and a less chaotic schedule in both my church and personal life. And that is true in some ways. There are fewer rehearsals, Bible studies and evening meetings. But,
- [Pastor's Page - May 2026](https://stpaulsh.org/2026/05/01/pastors-page-may-2026/) - Dear Members and Friends of St. Paul’s, These have been a busy few months at St. Paul’s! Looking at my calendar from March and April, we’ve had all kinds of celebrations in worship and in the life of the church. These months have included the festival worship services of Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter.
- [Vacation Bible Camp](https://stpaulsh.org/2026/04/23/vacation-bible-camp/) - Save the Date Rainforest Falls Vacation Bible Camp July 27—31, 2026 Click here for registration information!
- [Pastor's Page - April 2026](https://stpaulsh.org/2026/04/07/pastors-page-april-2026/) - Dear Members and Friends of St. Paul’s, As you are reading this newsletter, you either find yourself in the midst of Holy Week or in the season of Easter. Either way, I hope that you are able to join us in worship at this important time of the church year. There are some new things
- [Pastor's Page - March 2026](https://stpaulsh.org/2026/03/11/pastors-page-march-2026/) - Dear Members and Friends of St. Paul’s, As we enter into the season of Lent, we enter a time of contemplation and preparation for Holy Week and Easter. During this time, we return to the basics and we engage in intentional discipleship. At our Midweek Lenten Lunches, we’re spending time learning about the season of
- [Pastor's Page - February 2026](https://stpaulsh.org/2026/02/06/pastors-page-february-2026/) - “But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;
- [Pastor's Page - January 2026](https://stpaulsh.org/2026/01/22/pastors-page-january-2026/) - Dear Members and Friends of St. Paul’s, Merry Christmas! I hope you have had the opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends during the holidays. And, moreover, I hope that you found worship meaningful as you celebrated the birth of our Savior with your church family. In many ways, I think that Christmas brings
- [Pastor's Page - December 2025](https://stpaulsh.org/2025/12/03/pastors-page-december-2025/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Dear Siblings in Christ, Waiting. We spend so much of our lives waiting. Waiting for the end of the school day or workday. Waiting for dinnertime. Waiting for the weekend. Waiting for vacation. Waiting for special events. Waiting in line. Waiting for better weather. Waiting in traffic. Waiting
- [Pastor's Page - November 2025](https://stpaulsh.org/2025/11/05/pastors-page-november-2025/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Dear St. Paul’s Friends, Over the last several months, we have put a lot of time, energy and prayer into establishing a new worship schedule. This all began because
- [Pastor's Page - October 2025](https://stpaulsh.org/2025/10/02/pastors-page-october-2025/) - Dear Members and Friends of St. Paul’s, Last month, I wrote to you about church growth. As we continue to discuss worship times, the future of St. Paul’s, and bringing in new members, this is still a very important issue on my mind and has been the topic of conversation with several members over the
- [Pastor's Page - September 2025](https://stpaulsh.org/2025/09/03/pastors-page-september-2025/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Dear Members and Friends of St. Paul’s, In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus says, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded
- [Pastor's Page - August 2025](https://stpaulsh.org/2025/08/27/pastors-page-august-2025/) - Dear St. Paul’s Family, As I write this, we are just days away from the beginning of Vacation Bible Camp, an exciting time of learning and relationship-building for young people from St. Paul’s and the wider community. But it’s not just for kids! VBC is a time when we come together as a community to
- [Pastor's Page - July 2025](https://stpaulsh.org/2025/07/02/pastors-page-july-2025/) - Dear Members and Friends of St. Paul’s, Change is hard. As an example, every time I think I’ve figured out a routine and how to handle my infant daughter, something changes. I have to adapt my lifestyle, change my way of doing things, and rise to a new challenge. We finally got into a routine
- [Pastor's Page - June 2025](https://stpaulsh.org/2025/05/29/pastors-page-june-2025/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]Dear Church, God calls us to be disciples, but what does that mean? Often times we think about prayer, generosity, worship and service as the primary acts of discipleship. However, during the summer, these discipleship practices often get left on the back-burner as we make more time for fun,
- [Pastor's Page - May 2025](https://stpaulsh.org/2025/05/21/pastors-page-may-2025/) - Dear Members and Friends of St. Paul’s, It is a blessing to be back to worship with you after my parental leave. This community is near and dear to my heart. I am especially thankful for everyone who helped out while I was away. From seeing new names on the worship schedule to seeing new
- [Pastor's Page - January 2025](https://stpaulsh.org/2025/01/16/pastors-page-january-2025/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Dear Members and Friends of St. Paul’s, As I write this, I am anxiously anticipating the birth of our daughter, though I have given her strict orders to stay put until after Christmas! As a church, we have spent the month of December preparing for the birth of
- [Pastor's Page - December 2024](https://stpaulsh.org/2024/12/05/pastors-page-december-2024/) - Dear Members and Friends of St. Paul’s, As I mentioned last month, I have been working on all the plans for my parental leave. I have been working diligently with the Council, Synod, Supply Pastors, and various leaders in the congregation to ensure that all needs are covered during my time away. Below are portions
- [Pastor's Page - November 2024](https://stpaulsh.org/2024/10/31/pastors-page-november-2024/) - Dear members and friends of St. Paul’s, As I’ve been pondering plans for parental leave, I came across the following article that I’d like to share with you. I have already been working with Andy Opperman, our Council President, as well as the New Jersey Synod, supply pastors, and other leaders to begin planning. In
- [Pastor's Page - October 2024](https://stpaulsh.org/2024/10/04/pastors-page-october-2024/) - Friends in Christ, It’s hard to believe it’s October already! Soon, the leaves will be changing color, the days will get shorter, and the nights will become cooler. We’re beginning to think about Thanksgiving and Christmas, and we’re entering into the season of thankfulness and giving. As we ponder what we’re thankful for, I want
- [Pastor's Page - September 2024](https://stpaulsh.org/2024/09/18/pastors-page-september-2024/) - Dear Members and Friends of St. Paul’s, As we enter into the fall season and a new programming year, we, along with much of American culture, return to our normal routines. While it’s “back to school” season for teachers and students, we often also think of it as the end of vacation season, and the
- [Pastor's Page - August 2024](https://stpaulsh.org/2024/08/14/pastors-page-august-2024/) - Dear St. Paul’s Family, A few of my nieces are picky eaters. For a period of time, it seemed like all they ever ate were chicken nuggets and fries or tater tots. And of course, lots and LOTS of ketchup! This makes planning a family dinner a little difficult, because we either have to make
- [Pastor's Page - July 2024](https://stpaulsh.org/2024/07/02/pastors-page-july-2024/) - Dear Siblings in Christ, As we move into the more “official” election season, the divisions in the world around us and between one another will sometimes feel heightened. We will be reminded in the news, in conversations, with lawn signs, and especially on social media. In these next few months, our differences with one another
- [Sunday School Begins 9.15.2024](https://stpaulsh.org/2016/07/28/sunday-school-roar/) - In 2023 – 2024, We were S.T.A.R.S. (So Thankful and Renewed Swiftly). Again, this year, SS is renewed with a theme that will help all of us truly Dive In…! I’m looking forward to a great Sunday School 24-25 Year! Come, SCUBA: Share Christ’s Undeniable Bold Awesomeness! With gratitude for all of St. Paul’s and
- [Pastor's Page - June 2024](https://stpaulsh.org/2024/06/13/pastors-page-june-2024/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Dear St. Paul’s Family, As a high school student, I was never allowed to attend the ELCA Youth Gathering. According to my parents, it was “too much social time, and not enough community service.” The same was said about my youth group’s backpacking trip that focused on faith
- [Pastor's Page - May 2024](https://stpaulsh.org/2024/05/07/pastors-page-may-2024/) - Dear Members and Friends of St. Paul’s, These have been a busy few months at St. Paul’s! Looking at my calendar from March and April, we’ve had all kinds of celebrations in worship and in the life of the church. These months have included the festival worship services of Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter.
- [Pastor's Page - April 2024](https://stpaulsh.org/2024/04/02/pastors-page-april-2024/) - Dear Siblings in Christ, With the beginning of April comes the season of Easter! Yes, Easter is a whole season that lasts 50 days, until our celebration of Pentecost on May 19. The season of Easter is a time to celebrate new life all around us: the life of Jesus, risen from the dead; the
- [Pastor's Page - March 2023](https://stpaulsh.org/2024/02/29/pastors-page-march-2023-2/) - Friends in Christ, As we enter the season of Lent, our weekly Old Testament readings will focus on the five great covenants – with Noah, with Abraham and Sarah, through the gift of the law to the Israelites, through the promise of life to the Israelites, and a future covenant “written on our hearts.” In
- [Pastor's Page - February 2024](https://stpaulsh.org/2024/02/07/pastors-page-february-2024/) - Dear Siblings in Christ, St. Paul’s is a resilient congregation. This is evident in our legacy over the last 156 years. The Holy Spirit has guided our ministry thus far, continues to move today, and will lead us into the future. We have celebrated in joyful times, and persevered through difficult times. 2023 has been
- [Pastor's Page - December 2023](https://stpaulsh.org/2023/12/06/pastors-page-december-2023/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Dear Members and Friends of St. Paul’s, December is a busy month at St. Paul’s. Check out the calendar to see all the great things going on! Amidst the preparations and celebrations, we also wait for the birth of our Savior. Our Advent waiting is threefold: we wait
- [Pastor's Page - January 2024](https://stpaulsh.org/2024/01/04/pastors-page-january-2024/) - Dear Siblings in Christ, Merry Christmas! I hope that you and yours had a wonderful Christmas celebration, and maybe the festivities will even last all 12 days of Christmas, until January 6. For many, Christmas truly is “The Most Wonderful Time of Year.” There’s Christmas trees, lights, cookies, presents, parties, and all kinds of merriment.
- [Pastor's Page - September 2023](https://stpaulsh.org/2023/09/15/pastors-page-september-2023/) - Dear Siblings in Christ, Times of transition can be difficult. Obviously, here at St. Paul’s you know this well. This congregation has experienced significant transitions over the last ten years, and even as some of those transitions are not fully resolved, we find ourselves in the midst of more transition. Our music ministers, Denise and
- [Pastor's Page - November 2023](https://stpaulsh.org/2023/11/03/pastors-page-november-2023/) - Dear Siblings in Christ, In the month of November, many Americans take time to give thanks. Here are a few things I’m thankful for this month (arranged alphabetically): Church Council: The Council has been working especially hard these last few months after the resignation of our music directors. Additionally, this month, Don Potts resigned as
- [Pastor's Page - October 2023](https://stpaulsh.org/2023/10/20/pastors-page-october-2023/) - Dear Members and Friends of St. Paul’s, In October, we celebrate Reformation Day. Part of our celebration commemorates the events within history that led to the creation of the Lutheran Church. However, Reformation is more than just a celebration of history. When we think of the word Reformation, its root is found in the word
- [Pastor's Page - August 2023](https://stpaulsh.org/2023/08/15/pastors-page-august-2023/) - Dear St. Paul’s Friends, In any community of our church’s size, there are bound to be times when we don’t all agree, times when rumors and gossip spread, and times when people are upset. Even though I tend to be a people-pleaser and a consensus-builder, in my 10+ years of ministry, I’ve come to terms
- [Pastor's Page - July 2023](https://stpaulsh.org/2023/07/06/pastors-page-july-2023/) - Dear St. Paul’s Community, Over the last couple months, I’ve had the privilege of participating in a course for an Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising. As part of the class, each participant must design and complete a final project in their congregation. Do you know what that means? You get to help me with my
- [Pastor's Page - June 2023](https://stpaulsh.org/2023/06/01/pastors-page-june-2023/) - Dear Members and Friends of St. Paul’s, At the end of April, I began an 8-week course online for an Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising. Over the course of our time together, we are studying trends in giving over the last several decades; why, where, and how people give; motivations for giving; and especially examining
- [Pastor's Page -May 2023](https://stpaulsh.org/2023/05/02/pastors-page-may-2023/) - Dear St. Paul’s Family, Every month, when the Council meets, we begin with devotions. For the last year and a half, I’ve invited each member to take a turn telling a bit of their faith story—how their faith has made them who they are, how God has been and is currently active in their lives,
- [Pastor's Page - April 2023](https://stpaulsh.org/2023/04/06/pastors-page-april-2023/) - Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Spring has sprung! We’re coming through the somber days of Lent, and preparing for Easter. We’re ready for Jesus to rise again and bring new life to all the world. In many ways, this can describe St. Paul’s’ ministry over the last year. Having spent so much time in
- [Pastor's Page - March 2023](https://stpaulsh.org/2023/03/09/pastors-page-march-2023/) - Dear Members and Friends of St. Paul’s, Usually, we hold off until Easter to talk about signs of new life around us, but I just can’t wait! February and March are busy months at St. Paul’s! As we continue to come back from COVID, and as we begin to reorganize ministries that had been suspended
- [Pastor's Page - February 2023](https://stpaulsh.org/2023/01/31/pastors-page-february-2023/) - Dear Members and Friends of St. Paul’s, “It’s been a rebuilding year.” Certainly, we’ve heard these words said of our favorite sports teams in the past, but I think the same has been true here at St. Paul’s in 2022. In the past several years, St. Paul’s has faced a great deal of transition between
- [Pastor's Page - January 2023](https://stpaulsh.org/2023/01/05/pastors-page-january-2023/) - Dear Members and Friends of St. Paul’s, Merry Christmas! Christmas, of course, lasts 12 days until January 6, so you may still be reading this during the Christmas season. I pray that you and your family and friends had a blessed Christmas celebration and New Year’s. Even when Christmas isn’t the perfectly manicured event that
- [Pastor's Page - December 2022](https://stpaulsh.org/2022/12/21/pastors-page-december-2022/) - Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Waiting. We spend so much of our lives waiting. Waiting for the end of the school day or workday. Waiting for dinnertime. Waiting for the weekend. Waiting for vacation. Waiting for special events. Waiting in line. Waiting for better weather. Waiting in traffic. Waiting for gas prices to go
- [Pastor's Page - November 2022](https://stpaulsh.org/2022/11/01/pastors-page-november-2022/) - Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Mighty God of mercy we thank you for the resurrection dawn, bringing the glory of our risen Lord who makes every day new. Especially we thank you— For the sustaining goodness of your creation, For the new creation in Christ and all gifts of healing and forgiveness, For the
- [Pastor's Page - October 2022](https://stpaulsh.org/2022/10/06/pastors-page-october-2022/) - Dear Friends and Family of St. Paul’s, We celebrate Reformation Sunday each year on the last Sunday in October. Officially, Reformation Day falls on October 31. But what’s the point? Why do we celebrate this day? On the one hand, Reformation Day celebrates the work of Martin Luther and other theologians in the 16th century.
- [Pastor's Page - September 2022](https://stpaulsh.org/2022/08/31/pastors-page-september-2022/) - Dear St. Paul’s Friends, As summer winds down and the school year winds up, I am reminded of a story I received from a friend. A chaplain intern at a hospital visited her first room of the day. It was an old man with a chronic disease and his wife sitting quietly in the half-lit
- [Pastor's Page - August 2022](https://stpaulsh.org/2022/08/18/pastors-page-august-2022/) - Friends in Christ, What an exciting month we had in July! For me, July was full of all kinds of activities with our St. Paul’s youth! Earlier in July, I was blessed to be able to spend a week with our High School youth serving and exploring in the Virginia and Washington, DC areas. This
- [Pastor's Page - July 2022](https://stpaulsh.org/2022/07/07/pastors-page-july-2022/) - Dear Members and Friends of St. Paul’s, When I lived in Illinois and Michigan, we always joked that there were really only two seasons in the year: winter and construction season. It seems that as soon as the snow melts, the orange cones are out on the roads, ready for another project. Some projects even
- [Pastor's Page - June 2022](https://stpaulsh.org/2022/06/03/pastors-page-june-2022/) - Dear Church, God calls us to be disciples, but what does that mean? Often times we think about prayer, generosity, worship and service as the primary acts of discipleship. However, during the summer, these discipleship practices often get left on the back-burner as we make more time for fun, vacations, and celebrations. While all of
- [Pastor's Page - May 2022](https://stpaulsh.org/2022/05/03/pastors-page-may-2022/) - Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, During the seasons of Lent and Easter this year, I’ve been reflecting on Communion. Over the last two years, some congregations have gone without the sacrament in times when they could not worship in person, others have explored ways to share in the sacrament virtually. As we’ve begun to
- [Pastor's Page - April 2022](https://stpaulsh.org/2022/04/01/pastors-page-april-2022/) - Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Holy Week is my favorite week of the church year. The stories, the emotions, the meals, the symbols, and the music all come together for an incredibly meaningful and moving week of worship. Gathered together in community for this most holy time, we celebrate the central stories of our faith.
- [Pastor's Page - March 2022](https://stpaulsh.org/2022/03/04/pastors-page-march-2022/) - Dear Members and Friends of St. Paul’s, As we enter the season of Lent, it is a time for the church to get back to the basics of our faith, immersing ourselves in prayer, study, worship and the sacraments. In worship, we’ll hear many well-known stories, such as the temptation of Jesus, God’s covenant with
- [Pastor's Page - February 2022](https://stpaulsh.org/2022/02/03/pastors-page-february-2022/) - Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Wow! It’s been a whole month together already! I’m glad to serve as your pastor and share in ministry with you. First, a bit more about me: Where are you living? We’re currently staying with my in-laws in Haddon Township. While it’s not quite like having our own home,
- [Pastor's Page - January 2022](https://stpaulsh.org/2022/01/14/pastors-page-january-2022/) - Welcome Pastor Jessica Hahn! The Rev. Jessica Hahn comes to St. Paul's from Trinity Lutheran Church in Hillsdale, Michigan, where she served her first call for nearly nine years. She graduated from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia in May 2012. Pastor Hahn grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, and is a lifelong Lutheran.
- [Links for More Information](https://stpaulsh.org/2015/06/04/links-for-more-information/) - You will find more information about St. Paul's Little Tree Preschool by clicking on the following link: Little Tree Preschool Website Check out our Business Spotlight in South Jersey Mom Magazine! Little Tree Business Spotlight

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- [Vacation Bible Camp](https://stpaulsh.org/children-youth-ministries/vacation-bible-school/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https://stpaulsh.org/wp-content/uploads/Rainforest-Falls-Logo.jpg” alt=”Stellar Vacation Bible School” title_text=”Rainforest Falls Logo” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”69bc391b-0c78-44ab-ba9f-15e6aa16dfcc” text_text_color=”#000000″ link_text_color=”#F0AD4E” header_3_font=”|700||on|||||” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ custom_padding=”6px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Rainforest Falls: Exploring the True Nature of God Vacation Bible
- [Adult Ministries](https://stpaulsh.org/adult-ministries/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”69bc391b-0c78-44ab-ba9f-15e6aa16dfcc” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font=”|700||on|||||” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Many various groups are available at St. Paul’s to provide opportunities for you to get you connected with others. If you have questions, please contact the church office at (609) 267-0740 or email the
- [Worship](https://stpaulsh.org/worship/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”69bc391b-0c78-44ab-ba9f-15e6aa16dfcc” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font=”|700||on|||||” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] You are welcome to find the service at St. Paul’s that fits your schedule and the type of service you feel comfortable with. If you have questions, please contact the church office at
- [FAQ](https://stpaulsh.org/about-us/faq/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Who are we? St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the church-wide expression of nearly 10,000 congregations. The ELCA is divided into 65 synods, and St. Paul’s is a
- [Bands](https://stpaulsh.org/music-drama/bands/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_blurb title=”Same Spirit Band” image=”https://stpaulsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/electric-guitar-566096_1280.jpg” alt=”Capstone/Same Spirit Bands” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”f36f6c71-19e4-495f-9599-94167025ff3b” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Same Spirit band plays every other week at the 9:30 service on Sunday mornings. This big band of experienced musicians serves on Sunday mornings. We practice every other
- [Music & Drama](https://stpaulsh.org/music-drama/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_section]
- [Staff](https://stpaulsh.org/about-us/staff/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_blurb title=”The Rev. Jessica Hahn” image=”https://stpaulsh.org/wp-content/uploads/Pastor-Hahn-Professional-Portrait.jpg” alt=”Jessica Hahn” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”699e0075-7d4a-404f-b557-3a88fa90466d” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_text=”Pastor Hahn Professional Portrait” sticky_enabled=”0″] Pastor PASTOR JESSICA HAHN joined the staff in January 2022. Pastor Hahn graduated from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (now United
- [Choirs](https://stpaulsh.org/music-drama/choirs/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”69bc391b-0c78-44ab-ba9f-15e6aa16dfcc” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font=”|700||on|||||” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] St. Paul’s has the following opportunities for adults: [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_blurb title=”tUTTI VOCE” image=”https://stpaulsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/hymnal-468126_640.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”f36f6c71-19e4-495f-9599-94167025ff3b” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″] Tutti Voce Choir – Tutti
- [Children / Youth Choirs](https://stpaulsh.org/children-youth-ministries/youth-choirs/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_blurb title=”GRACE NOTES” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”f36f6c71-19e4-495f-9599-94167025ff3b” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″ width=”100%”] Youth Grade 1 – High School are invited to join the ensemble that sings and plays a variety of musical instruments. The ensemble will play in worship approximately
- [Youth](https://stpaulsh.org/children-youth-ministries/youth/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_blurb title=”Youth Ministry” image=”https://stpaulsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Youth-Event.jpg” alt=”Youth ministry event” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”f36f6c71-19e4-495f-9599-94167025ff3b” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″] Youth ministry at St. Paul’s is continuously growing and evolving, making it an exciting place to be! We offer youth group for 7th-12th grade, along with our
- [Sunday School](https://stpaulsh.org/children-youth-ministries/from-the-sunday-school-director/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”69bc391b-0c78-44ab-ba9f-15e6aa16dfcc” text_text_color=”#000000″ link_text_color=”#F0AD4E” header_3_font=”|700||on|||||” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″] Sunday School is held September through May at 10:00 AM most weeks. We have two classes: Sunday School for ages preschool-grade 5. Sunday School 2.0 is for Middle and
- [Directions](https://stpaulsh.org/about-us/directions/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”69bc391b-0c78-44ab-ba9f-15e6aa16dfcc” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font=”|700||on|||||” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Directions to St. Paul’s Church 910 Marne Highway, Hainesport, NJ 08036 [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_blurb title=”From the North (I-295 & Jersey Turnpike)”
- [Who We Are](https://stpaulsh.org/about-us/who-we-are/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”69bc391b-0c78-44ab-ba9f-15e6aa16dfcc” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font=”|700||on|||||” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Why are we St. Paul’s? We are St. Paul’s because we have been called by a loving God to be a community of peace and reconciliation. In a world of increasing violence, we
- [First Communion](https://stpaulsh.org/children-youth-ministries/first-communion/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”46b505bc-e743-440d-8144-1967e24b170a” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”69bc391b-0c78-44ab-ba9f-15e6aa16dfcc” text_text_color=”#000000″ link_text_color=”#F0AD4E” header_3_font=”|700||on|||||” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″] Once a year or by request, the pastor offers First Communion Classes Those seeking First Communion and their families will meet together to learn about the meal of Holy
- [Live Stream](https://stpaulsh.org/live-stream/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”69bc391b-0c78-44ab-ba9f-15e6aa16dfcc” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font=”|700||on|||||” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [Children & Youth Ministries](https://stpaulsh.org/children-youth-ministries/)
- [About Us](https://stpaulsh.org/about-us/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”][/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column] [/et_pb_row] [/et_pb_section]
- [Web Links](https://stpaulsh.org/about-us/web-links/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_blurb title=”NJ Synod” url=”https://www.stpaulsh.org/web-links/www.njsynod.org” url_new_window=”on” image=”https://stpaulsh.org/wp-content/uploads/NJ-Synod-768×192-1.png” alt=”New Jersey Synod logo” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”e49d3525-4134-4032-a4eb-252da52c1252″ link_option_url=”https://www.stpaulsh.org/web-links/www.njsynod.org” link_option_url_new_window=”on” custom_css_blurb_image=”object-fit:contain!important” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_blurb][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_blurb title=”ELCA” url=”http://www.elca.org/” url_new_window=”on” image=”https://stpaulsh.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ELCA-1.jpg” alt=”New Jersey Synod logo” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”e49d3525-4134-4032-a4eb-252da52c1252″ link_option_url=”http://www.elca.org/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_blurb][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”

## Categories

- [Little Tree Preschool](https://stpaulsh.org/category/preschool/)
- [Sunday School](https://stpaulsh.org/category/from-the-sunday-school-director/)
- [News & Updates](https://stpaulsh.org/category/news/)
- [Pastor's Page](https://stpaulsh.org/category/pastors-corner/)