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St. Paul's Past and Present

In April 1888, Judge Joseph R. Boone received a letter from Bishop Eugene R. Hendrix informing him that the Board of Church Extension of The M. E. Church South. had donated $1,000 and granted a loan for an additional $500 for the purpose of building a church in Saturday, August 28, 2010 18:08 -->. Paul's, to build the church. This first church was called the Hendrix Church. It was torn down in 1912 and another larger church was built in its place. This new church was named St. Paul's M. E. Church, South. This church building served the congregation until 1966, when a new sanctuary was built west of the old St. Paul's and the old St. Paul's sanctuary was razed and the bricks were given to Brazito to be used in a church. Since then the music addition was added and then the major upgrade of adding a chapel, commons area, more class rooms and an elevator that permitted access to all of the building, was completed in 2001.South Entrance to St. Paul's

Our Philosophy

Here at St. Paul's we believe in John Wesley's teaching that knowledge and vital piety go hand in hand. Christian study is essential to Christian maturity. At St. Paul's we offer numerous opportunities for faith development through Christian study. We have a Sunday school program that meets weekly at 9:30 a.m. and ends at 10:30 a.m. with classes for all ages from nursery to senior citizens. In addition to Sunday morning classes, other studies are offered at different times of the year. During the Lenten and Advent seasons, several different classes are usually held. Other special classes may be be held for a short time period of 4 to 6 weeks at other times during the year when a need arises or the ministers or the membership request them. Everyone can find a place to learn at St. Paul's.

Happenings at St. Paul's for the period of August 29, 2010 - Septmeber 5, 2010

Sunday, August 29, 2010

7:45 am SUNRISE SINGERS
8:15 am WORSHIP SERVICE
9:30 am SUNDAY SCHOOL
9:30 am WORSHIP SERVICE
10:15 am FELLOWSHIP TIME Commons
10:45 am WORSHIP SERVICES
4:30 pm YOUTH CHOIR
5:30 pm UMYF

Monday, August 30, 2010

7:15 am CDC
5:00 pm EMMAUS REUNION GROUP Library

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

7:15 am CDC
9:00 am SIT AND STITCH Rm 216
9:30 am STAFF MEETING Conf Room
12:00 pm AL-A-NON Patio 1
7:00 pm BOY SCOUTS F. Hall
8:00 pm BELLS OF THE VALLEY

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

7:15 am CDC
9:30 am APRENDAMOS ART CLASS Rm 206
11:45 am BROWN BAG BIBLE STUDY Library
5:30 pm PARENTS NIGHT OUT
5:30 pm ARC DRAMA REHEARSE Rm 209
5:30 pm DISTRICT SCOUT MEETING Patio 2
5:30 pm OASIS PRAISE TEAM
5:30 pm ORCHESTRA
6:00 pm NAMI Rm 107
6:00 pm COOKING FOR CHRIST
6:30 pm STITCHING FOR CHRIST Rm 216
6:30 pm DISTRICT COMMISSIONER MEETING Fellowship Hall
6:30 pm CHANCEL CHOIR
7:00 pm YOUTH BIBLE STUDY
7:30 pm SCOUT ROUNDTABLES Fellowship Hall
8:00 pm CONCERT ENSEMBLE

Thursday, September 2, 2010

7:15 am CDC
9:00 am LABOR DEPT Rm 202
9:30 am WOMENS STUDY Rm 107
4:30 pm DONA ANA YOUTH CHOIR Choir Room
4:30 pm NEW DAY PRAISE Sanctuary
5:00 pm HINES/PLANTE REHEARSAL
6:30 pm CUB SCOUT PACK Fellowship Hall

Friday, September 3, 2010

7:00 am MENS BREAKFAST E2 Rest.
7:15 am CDC
9:00 am SIT AND STITCH Rm 216
9:30 am PRAYER GROUP Library

Saturday, September 4, 2010

4:00 pm HINES/PLANTE WEDDING

Sunday, September 5, 2010

7:45 am SUNRISE SINGERS
8:15 am WORSHIP SERVICE
9:30 am SUNDAY SCHOOL
9:30 am WORSHIP SERVICE
10:30 am FELLOWSHIP TIME Commons
10:45 am WORSHIP SERVICES
4:30 pm YOUTH CHOIR
4:30 pm CHILDRENS' CHOIRS