St. Paul United Methodist Church

05/31/2026

04/23/2026

We lift up in prayer the family of Martha "Molly" Ann Wannamaker, who passed away on April 21, 2026. May she rest in the peace of God our Creator; may the Holy Spirit sustain those who loved her; and may we find comfort in Christ, who is always with us.

A graveside service will be held Friday, April 24 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery on Church Street in St. Matthews, SC, with Pastor Mason Browder officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service, at 10:00 a.m. in the St. Paul UMC Fellowship Hall.

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
— John 14:27

Martha Molly Ann Wannamaker, 77, of Surfside Beach, SC, passed away on April 21, 2026. She was the daughter of the late James Lainer Wannamaker and the late Louise Corley Wannamaker. A graveside service will be held at 1100 am, Friday, April 24, 2026, at St. Paul United Methodist Church

04/17/2026

We lift up in prayer the family of Ruby “Jo” Crim Walling, who passed away on April 15, 2026. May she rest in the peace of God our Creator; may the Holy Spirit sustain those who loved her; and may we find comfort in Christ, who is always with us.

The family will receive friends during a visitation at St. Paul UMC Fellowship Hall at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 19, with a memorial service following in the sanctuary at 3:00 PM. Minister Mason Browder will be officiating. Burial will immediately follow at West Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery.

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
— John 14:27

Ruby Jo Crim Walling, 91, of Saint Matthews, SC, passed away April 15, 2026. She was the wife of the late Wallace Mortimer Mortie Walling. Funeral services will be held at 300 pm, Sunday, April 19, 2026, at St. Paul United Methodist Church in St. Matthews, with Rev. Mason Browder

03/07/2026

Monthly St. Paul Newsletter: March 2026 -

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02/18/2026

Just a reminder about our Ash Wednesday services:

Please join us for our Ash Wednesday Services this Wednesday, February 18. There will be two services:

• Morning Service of Ashes & Prayer, 7:00–7:20 AM, with additional time to drop in until 8:00 AM.

• Midday Service of Ashes & Prayer, 12:00-12:30 PM, including hymns, a sermon, and the receiving of ashes.

If you are unable to attend either of the earlier services, please join us at Bible study in the Fellowship Hall at 6:00 PM to receive ashes and a blessing.

02/16/2026

Please join us for our Ash Wednesday Services this Wednesday, February 18. There will be two services:

• Morning Service of Ashes & Prayer, 7:00–7:20 AM, with additional time to drop in until 8:00 AM.

• Midday Service of Ashes & Prayer, 12:00-12:30 PM, including hymns, a sermon, and the receiving of ashes.

If you are unable to attend either of the earlier services, please join us at Bible study in the Fellowship Hall at 6:00 PM to receive ashes and a blessing.