WELCOME
At St. Paul's we offer you a place to learn of God's promises for your life, experience the love of Jesus,
and participate with us in fellowship and ministry.
Our Services
Sunday Worship

8:00 a.m.  ---   ---   ---   ---   Our Sunday early service is traditional,  using Rite I in the Book of Common Prayer.
Holy Eucharist, Rite I         This service does not include the Choir or Organ.

10:30 a.m. --   ---   ---   ---  Our mid-morning Sunday service is traditional, using Rite II, with a full Choir and Organ.
Holy Eucharist, Rite II        On special Holy Days, this is a Solemn High Mass with Incense.

Wednesday Worship & Fellowship

5:35 p.m. Praise and Worship Service and Holy Communion   ---  This is a casual midweek Eucharistic service.
Fellowship Dinner follows in the Parish Hall  (September through May)
Garden of the Cross
Children's Playground
Church Office Hours
 Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.  The office will be closed on Fridays.
If you are unable to contact anyone in the church office, you may call Father Paul at 863-307-1432.
In case of emergency, you may call Father Paul at 863-307-1432.
NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS
Church Phone (863) 294-8888
stpaulschurch656@aol.com
www.stpaulsepiscopalwh.org
NEW!  NEW!  NEW!

VIDEOS for Sermons, Services, Sunday School and Training
are now on the website!

Click here or on the "Videos" button in the navigation bar above to access these additions to the
St. Paul's ministry.

Sunday School for adults, youth and children has started!
Meet us in the Parish Hall for Breakfast With A Purpose after the 8:00 AM Service.


Daily Devotions
The daily devotionals are now available in a booklet separate from the Sunday bulletins.  These
devotionals are in large print as well as an easy to carry size and can be found in the church
entrance.  Our homebound members will be mailed a large print copy.  Each booklet includes three
months of devotions.

Jesus says, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; Knock and the door will be
opened to you.”
Luke 11:9





The Journey Youth Group will hold a car wash next Sunday, April 28, in the Avenue K NW cul-de-sac
(paved circle near playground) during the 10:30 a.m. service. A $5.00 minimum donation is requested for
each car. If you wish to have your car washed, please park in the cul-de-sac or in front of the Pearce Center
on Avenue K NW. All donations will go toward the youth summer mission trip.

The Journey Youth Group members will attend the 8:00 a.m. service so they can be free to wash cars
during the 10:30 a.m. service. There will be a pizza & pool party at the Head’s home after the car wash!



Kindermusik classes, led by Marianne Beck, will be starting soon at St. Paul's Episcopal Church! This music and movement program, specifically designed for children from 1 ½
to 3 ½ years old, uses music to enhance the development of the whole child. .Parents and children participate together in the fun lap bounces, finger-plays, music making with
instruments, dancing, and fun interactions with other families.  A special session of Fiddle Dee Dee, focused on animal fun, will start in March. For more details, check the Music
Connections website, www.musiconnx.com. This well researched program facilitates the amazing process of music in the daily lives of participating families. Please share this
information as it is open to all. Contact Debbie Mondale for more information: 863-816-8835 or email musiconnx@gmail.com.


St Paul's Computer Class begins meeting again in the Parish Hall from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.   Please NOTE - new time and location!  This will be a   The
office will open at 10 a.m. so come and have a cup of coffee and visit with your friends before class.  Bring your laptop or tablet along with your questions
and join the fun.  There is a $5.00 per class fee for non-members.


The Journey Youth group will meet Sunday afternoons at 5:00 p.m.
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Contribution envelopes are available in the church entrance. You will receive the same envelopes as last year unless otherwise requested.  If you would like to
receive contribution envelopes, please contact Ann Webinga during office hours.  
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St. Paul’s Golf League is in full swing!  Tee times will be 3pm on the first and third Mondays of each month at the Lake Bess Country Club.  If you would like
to be a part of the fun, please call Marilyn or Jim Pearce at 318-1220 so the pro shop can be informed of the number of players.  Here are this season’s play
dates:    May 6 & 20.
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Walking in His Word, Two Opportunities for Growth:  There is one meeting left to explore the possibilities of a prayer ministry, Monday April 29th from 6:30 to
8 PM in the church conference room.

Any questions please contact Diane Cheshier @863-326-6124 or Callie Head @252-723-8482

Walking in His Word Bible Study will meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month beginning April 2nd from 6:30 to 8 pm at Micha Ewell's condo in
Spring Lake Towers.  We welcome new participants, please come with your ideas of topics to be considered.

Any questions please contact Diane Cheshier @863-326-6124 or Micha Ewell @863-604-1518
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The Daughters of the King meet every second Sunday in the Harding Room after the 8am service.  All women are welcome to be a part of this prayer group!
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The Men’s Prayer Group meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the library.  This group is open to new members.
Contact Ike Eisinger for more information at 293-8525.
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The Crafty Crew meets Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. in the office conference room.
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Card Night is every second and fourth Wednesday after the dinner.
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Angels Care Center of Eloise provides free health care to people who cannot afford it.   Another important part of Angels Care Center of Eloise is the
distribution of toiletries, first aid kits, and Jesus Kits.  Items you can donate to help are:  small soaps, antibacterial gel, deodorant, toothpaste, tooth brushes,
band aids, small shampoos, etc. items needed for the children’s Jesus Kits are:  stickers, erasers, small books, and things that share the message and love of
Jesus Christ.  A donation box is in the church entrance.
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Senior Orphan Sunday ~ Every fourth Sunday, Fr. Paul blesses donations for the Senior Orphans of Polk County.  The following is a basic list of needed items
for senior citizens of Polk County whose income is less than $600 a month. Non-perishable foods, personal hygiene products (shampoo, soap, lotion, tooth
brushes, tooth paste, q-tips, etc.), band-aids, wound ointment, blankets, sheets, towels, slippers, adult diapers, pajamas, sweaters, heaters, fans, pillows,
cleaning supplies, bath stools, & gift cards (no toilet paper or clothes are needed at this time). New items are preferred. Please do not donate out-of date-
foods.
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The Good Samaritan Ministry is blessing people with food and cheer. Their mission is to provide a meal and an uplifting message in the form of a card or note
to St. Paul’s family members who have recently experienced a serious event in their life such as a surgery or the loss of a loved one. If you would like to help
with this ministry, please contact Eileen Race at 294-3959 or Ann Lewis at 324-5026.
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Hospital Stays ~ If you are admitted to Winter Haven, Heart of Florida or Lakeland Regional Hospital, you must give the admitting clerk the specific name of
your local church, i.e. St. Paul’s Episcopal, and give your permission for a member of the clergy to visit. If you fail to name St. Paul’s Episcopal as your
church, or fail to say “yes” to the permission question, we will not know that you are in the hospital when we make our regular visits.
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Communion ~ If you become homebound, temporarily or permanently, and would like to receive communion, please contact Deacon Susan at 324-1786 or
Jere Lynne at 294-8888.
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If you are celebrating a birthday or anniversary and would like to observe the occasion by bringing the elements (wine & communion wafers) to the altar,
please contact Mandy Jarrett at 298-0680 and let her know when you would like to be scheduled. At least a week’s notice is needed.
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For those parishioners with breathing issues, please note dates that incense will be used during the services as this has been changed.