St. Paul Lutheran Church

06/12/2026

06/10/2026

🌞🍎 We’re BACK and ready to make this summer even brighter! 🍎🌞

📅 Program starts Monday, June 8
Our wildly successful FREE Summer Food Program is returning to help keep kids fueled, happy, and healthy all summer long 💪

✅ FREE meals for kids ages 1–18
✅ No income requirements. Open to ALL Illinois families
✅ Convenient drive-thru pick-up every Monday
✅ Each box includes 7 breakfasts + 7 lunches

📍 Livingston County Health Department
⏰ Mondays only, June 8 through August 3
🚗 11am to 2pm and 4pm to 6pm

📲 Register today for a faster pick-up:
Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to sign up in just a few minutes.
👉 https://forms.gle/QGYP3Tm8d4j1Quh29

Spots fill up fast, so don’t wait!

Let’s work together to make sure every child has access to nutritious meals this summer ❤️

📣 Please share to help spread the word!

06/09/2026

Madagascar VBS Day Camp registration now open! https://forms.gle/EY5tyaCRNhs4rwby8
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 210 N. Deerfield Road, Pontiac, IL.
Ages 3 to Fifth Grade.
Breakfast (for those needing early drop off)-7 to 8 am
Get your passport and take flight-8 to 8:15 am
Lunch, 11:30 am. Snack, 3 pm. Learning, games, fun all day!
Final show at 5 pm followed by pickup.
No cost and everyone is invited on the journey with us!

06/07/2026

Good morning and welcome to worship on this Sunday. We are glad you are here.
Offerings support our mission: To gather for worship, reach out to our community and serve the Lord.
If you would like to give an offering, you can do so on our website stpaulpontiac.org or send a check by mail to St. Paul Lutheran Church. 210 N Deerfield Rd. Pontiac, IL 61764
Licensing information for this service:
One License Category B
A-713245 till 2/20/2027

06/03/2026

Donations needed of gently used and clean clothing for all ages, plus toys for the kids! Drop off at the church from 10 am to 2 pm Tuesdays or Thursdays through July 24 - or contact any member. The Community Closet will be open from 4 to 6 pm Friday, July 31 and from 8 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, Aug. 1. Also from 8 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, Aug. 8. All items FREE! St. Paul Lutheran Church, 210 N. Deerfield Road, Pontiac. Call 815.842.2095 with questions.

06/03/2026

Donations needed of gently used and clean clothing for all ages, plus toys for the kids! Drop off at the church from 10 am to 2 pm Tuesdays or Thursdays through July 24 - or contact any member. The Community Closet will be open from 4 to 6 pm Friday, July 31 and from 8 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, Aug. 1. Also from 8 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, Aug. 8. All items FREE! St. Paul Lutheran Church, 210 N. Deerfield Road, Pontiac. Call 815.842.2095 with questions.

We gather to worship, reach out, and serve the Lord!

Worship: Sundays 10:00 AM
Our services are livestreamed on Facebook

05/31/2026

Good morning and welcome to worship on this Sunday. We are glad you are here.
Offerings support our mission: To gather for worship, reach out to our community and serve the Lord.
If you would like to give an offering, you can do so on our website stpaulpontiac.org or send a check by mail to St. Paul Lutheran Church. 210 N Deerfield Rd. Pontiac, IL 61764
Licensing information for this service:
One License Category B
A-713245 till 2/20/2027

05/27/2026

We give thanks for Erma, a beautiful and faithful servant.

Erma Hesterberg, 93, of Pontiac, Il. passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Evenglow Tjardes Health Center of Pontiac.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 210 Deerfield Road, Pontiac, Il. 61764. All are invited to stay for a time of fellowship and sharing following the service. Interment will be held privately at Elmwood Cemetery in Litchfield, Il. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home in Pontiac has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Erma Hesterberg was born at Litchfield, IL on July 9, 1932. She was the seventh and youngest child of Fredrich and Margaret (Hartmann) Hesterberg. She attended Zion Lutheran Grade School, Litchfield Community High School and received her BA (1954) & MS (1962) in Home Economics Education from Illinois State University. Erma taught Vocational Home Economics at Hopedale High School for four years and spent the rest of her career teaching at Pontiac Township High School. During her career she was sponsor of “Z” Club, FHA, sweetheart ball committee and PTHS curriculum committee.

After retiring from teaching Erma was employed for seven years as Food Service Director at Evenglow Lodge. She was then employed by Pontiac Dairy Queen until retiring at the age of 82.

Erma was a 50-year member of the Alpha Beta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, Region 26 branch of IL Education Committee and Retired Teachers’ Association. She was an active member of the FCCLA Foundation for many years.

Erma is survived by sister-in-law Arleen Hesterberg, and nieces and nephews: Paul, Ervin, Ed, Debbie & Michael Hesterberg; Evelyn Miller; Marvin Schluter; David, Dan & Norman Peters; Jamie Spangler; Donna Craig; and Linda Weilnau. She is also survived by her special children: Beth McCleary & family, Matt Shipton & family, Laura Baumgardner, and Kirsten & Aaron Schulz. She was proceeded in death by her siblings and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations in Erma’s name may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 210 N. Deerfield Rd., Pontiac, Il. 61764.

Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.

05/24/2026

St Paul Lutheran Sunday Church Service.

Good morning and welcome to worship on this Sunday. We are glad you are here.
Offerings support our mission: To gather for worship, reach out to our community and serve the Lord.
If you would like to give an offering, you can do so on our website stpaulpontiac.org or send a check by mail to St. Paul Lutheran Church. 210 N Deerfield Rd. Pontiac, IL 61764
Licensing information for this service:
One License Category B
A-713245 till 2/20/2027

05/15/2026

Families still have time to register for St. Paul Lutheran's Upward T-Ball program! We are looking forward to a fun-filled season of skill and character development!

Register online: https://registration.upward.org/UPW90251

In need of financial assistance? Please use this link to register: https://forms.gle/A25zbG2ZCCN5DvnF9

All children are welcome! ⚾