St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Roberts, IL

St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Roberts, IL We are grounded in the unconditional love of God Worship at 9 AM on Sundays, Sunday School afterward during the school year.

For children: sunday school, children's sermon, truly welcome in worship, vacation bible school, East Bay Camp, Youth Gatherings
For adults: sunday school, midweek Bible study
Service: Lutheran World Relief school kits, layettes, quilts; wheelchair/acess ramp ministry; food drives; financial and service support for Prairieview, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, ELCA East Bay Camp, and others

Dear Disciples and Neighbors of St. Paul's,Bible Study with Pastor Nathan continues on Wednesday September 9, 2026 at St...
09/09/2026

Dear Disciples and Neighbors of St. Paul's,
Bible Study with Pastor Nathan continues on
Wednesday September 9, 2026 at St. Paul's.

We study from 9:00am-10:00am.

Join this Bible Study over ZOOM, too.

Go to ZOOM
Meeting ID: 298 903 8421
Passcode: 320740

ZOOM room will be open at 8:45am

New Series in Isaiah: QADOSH: HOLINESS IN ISAIAH

Come along for the journey!

Paul Saint is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Paul Saint's Zoom Meeting
Time: Sep 2, 2026 08:45 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Pastor Nathan

Dear Disciples and Neighbors of St. Paul's,Bible Study with Pastor Nathan continues on Wednesday September 9, 2026 at St...
09/07/2026

Dear Disciples and Neighbors of St. Paul's,
Bible Study with Pastor Nathan continues on
Wednesday September 9, 2026 at St. Paul's.

We study from 9:00am-10:00am.

Join this Bible Study over ZOOM, too.

Go to ZOOM
Meeting ID: 298 903 8421
Passcode: 320740

ZOOM room will be open at 8:45am

New Series in Isaiah: QADOSH: HOLINESS IN ISAIAH

Come along for the journey!

Be blessed,
Pastor Nathan

09/06/2026

15th Sunday after Pentecost

Dear disciples and Neighbors of St. Paul's,God walks with us and we walk with each other. It is a unique, yet simple, ...
09/05/2026

Dear disciples and Neighbors of St. Paul's,
God walks with us and we walk with each other. It is a unique, yet simple, way of living and having our being. The idea is that we are never truely alone. Even when we abondon each other at times, Jesus is nearer than you think.

We are reminded that faith is a journey we do not walk alone. Christ walks with us, His presence gives us courage, and His Word lights the way.

Psalm 119:34 gives us a simple prayer: “Give me understanding, and I will keep your law and obey it with all my heart.”

When we seek God’s wisdom and trust His Word, we can move forward with hope, even when we cannot see everything that lies ahead.

And Jesus will remind us in Matthew 18:20 that where we gather in His name, He is there among us.

Our hope is found in God’s presence, God’s Word, and the promise that we walk this journey together.

Come walk with us! Join us this Sunday at 9:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Roberts as we gather around God’s Word, encourage one another, and celebrate the hope we have in Christ. There is a place for you, and we would love to worship with you!

Be blessed,
Pastor Nathan

Did You Know We Celebrate Lesser Festivals?What is a Lesser Festival? A Lesser Festival is a special day in the Chur...
09/03/2026

Did You Know We Celebrate Lesser Festivals?
What is a Lesser Festival?
A Lesser Festival is a special day in the Church Year that honors a person whose life and witness have strengthened the Christian faith and inspired others to follow Jesus Christ. Think of it as something like a "National ___ Day," except instead of celebrating an event or activity, the Church remembers a faithful servant of Christ whose example continues to encourage believers today.
Some of those commemorated are Lutheran, while many come from other Christian traditions. Together, they remind us that God has faithfully worked through His people in every generation to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Here is one we could celebrate today:

Today Thursday September 3 we celebrate
St. Phoebe

She was a first-century Christian woman who served as a prominent leader, benefactor, and the first documented female deacon in the early Christian Church. She is recognized entirely through a brief but monumental commendation by the Apostle Paul in the New Testament (Romans 16:1-2).

Because her history relies entirely on scripture, her specific personal details, such as her age, marital status, or how she died, are unknown. However, the details provided by Paul paint a clear picture of her role. She belonged to the church community in Cenchreae, a major, bustling port city near Corinth, Greece.

Paul describes her as a prostatis (translated as "patron" or "benefactor"). This indicates she was a wealthy woman of high social standing who used her financial resources and home to support, shelter, and fund early missionary work.

She is often thought of as The Letter Carrier: Most famously, Paul entrusted Phoebe to deliver his theological masterpiece, the Epistle to the Romans, from Greece to the Christian community in Rome. In the ancient world, the bearer of a letter was also tasked with reading it aloud, performing it, and interpreting the author's intent, meaning Phoebe was likely, as scholars have observed, the first person to teach and explain the Book of Romans.

Thank you, God, for the ministry of Phoebe, whose faithful service continues to teach and inspire us today.

Be blessed,
Pastor Nathan

Dear Disciples and Neighbors of St. Paul's,Bible Study with Pastor Nathan continues on Wednesday September 2, 2026 at St...
09/02/2026

Dear Disciples and Neighbors of St. Paul's,
Bible Study with Pastor Nathan continues on
Wednesday September 2, 2026 at St. Paul's.

We study from 9:00am-10:00am.

Join this Bible Study over ZOOM, too.

Go to ZOOM
Meeting ID: 298 903 8421
Passcode: 320740

ZOOM room will be open at 8:45am

A New Series: Isaiah: From Judgment to Joy

Come along for the journey!

Paul Saint is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Paul Saint's Zoom Meeting
Time: Sep 2, 2026 08:45 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2989038421?pwd=N2tPENClur4dGZDNA7BL4AeFkbn95J.1&omn=84708060990

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Meeting ID: 298 903 8421
Passcode: 320740

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Be blessed,
Pastor Nathan

Dear Disciples and Neighbors of St. Paul's,Bible Study with Pastor Nathan continues on Wednesday September 2, 2026 at St...
08/31/2026

Dear Disciples and Neighbors of St. Paul's,
Bible Study with Pastor Nathan continues on
Wednesday September 2, 2026 at St. Paul's.
We study from 9:00am-10:00am.

Join this Bible Study over ZOOM, too.

Go to ZOOM
Meeting ID: 298 903 8421
Passcode: 320740

ZOOM room will be open at 8:45am

A New Series: Isaiah: From Judgment to Joy

Come along for the journey!

Be blessed,
Pastor Nathan

08/30/2026

14th Sunday After Pentecost
8-30-2026
Worship at Thorndyke Pond

Dear Disciples and Neighbors of St. Paul's,There is something beautiful about gathering together for worship; and that b...
08/29/2026

Dear Disciples and Neighbors of St. Paul's,
There is something beautiful about gathering together for worship; and that beauty grows when we share it with one another!

This weekend, we gather at Thorndyke Pond to celebrate God’s forgiveness, freedom from sin, and the hope we have in Christ. Worship reminds us that God’s message and presence are not confined to a church building. We can praise God, hear His Word, and experience His creation all around us.

So, come gather with us, bring your family and friends, and enjoy a special time of worship in God’s beautiful creation. We hope to see you at Thorndyke Pond!

Be blessed,
Pastor Nathan

Dear Disciples and Neighbors of St. Pauls,Did You Know We Celebrate Lesser Festivals?What is a Lesser Festival?A Lesser ...
08/28/2026

Dear Disciples and Neighbors of St. Pauls,
Did You Know We Celebrate Lesser Festivals?
What is a Lesser Festival?
A Lesser Festival is a special day in the Church Year that honors a person whose life and witness have strengthened the Christian faith and inspired others to follow Jesus Christ.

Some of these individuals are found in the Bible, while others are theologians, pastors, missionaries, writers, educators, reformers, and faithful men and women who have made significant contributions to the life of the Church throughout history.
Each Lesser Festival includes appointed Scripture readings and prayers that give thanks to God for the faithful witness of these individuals. The focus is never on worshiping the person, but on praising God for the ways He worked through their lives to proclaim the Gospel.

Think of it as something like a "National ___ Day," except instead of celebrating an event or activity, the Church remembers a faithful servant of Christ whose example continues to encourage believers today.

Today we celebrate:

Augustine of Hippo - August 28

Augustine of Hippo (354–430 AD) was one of the most influential Christian theologians of the early Church. He was born in Thagaste, North Africa (in present-day Algeria) and became bishop of Hippo Regius.

Augustine had a restless and searching early life. As a young man, he pursued education, philosophy, and worldly success. His spiritual journey eventually led him to Christianity, strongly influenced by the prayers of his mother, Monica, and the preaching of Ambrose of Milan.

He was baptized in 387 AD and later became a priest and bishop. Augustine wrote extensively about God's grace, human sin, faith, salvation, the Church, and Christian living.

Two of his best-known works are Confessions, an autobiographical prayer reflecting on his journey to faith, and The City of God, written as Christianity faced major political and cultural upheaval in the Roman Empire.

Augustine died in 430 AD while Hippo was under siege. His writings profoundly influenced Western Christianity, including the theology of Martin Luther and the Lutheran understanding of God's grace.

A famous prayer associated with Augustine captures his spiritual journey:
“Late have I loved you, Beauty ever ancient, ever new.”

His life reminds Christians that God's grace can find us even in the midst of a long and complicated journey of faith.

Thank you God for Augustine of Hippo and his witness.

Pastor Nathan

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