This month St. Paul will be celebrating its 140th anniversary. 140 years of ministry is something to celebrate. For 140 years, St. Paul has been bringing the good news of Christ to Door County. Just like the first Scandinavian immigrants who saw the importance of planting a church in Juddville, the same commission from God that was with them many years ago is with us to this day. This commission from God calls us to spread the love and forgiveness of Christ to the ends of the earth. For us this means to our parts of Door County.
Looking forward what could be some of the goals for St. Paul over the next few years. What type of ministry or congregation do we want the next generation of members to be left with. Where could God be leading St. Paul in the future, this is a question we could take some time and brainstorm some thoughts. The great thing about the Holy Spirit is that it is always working opening our eyes and mind to reveal to us new ways of reaching God’s people.
140 years of ministry is something to be lifted up. However, we do not want to dwell too long on the past and forget about ministry God is calling us to do today. Jesus was always moving forward reminding the disciples if something does not go their way to basically shake it off and move onto the next task. This would be my hope for St. Paul if we do run into a road block if to find our way around it and continue the ministry we have started here in Juddville.
In Christ,
Pastor Jon O. Gallatin