St. Paul's Lutheran Church - West Falls, NY

09/14/2026

Today is Holy Cross Day:

09/13/2026

Eating pizza to support the kids count as charity work, right? 🍕✨

Order online from Leo's Pizza (East Aurora) this week (Sept 13–19) and a portion of your order goes straight to the youth at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church!

📲 Use promo code STPAUL26 at checkout or scan the QR code to order!
🏈 Go Bills & thank you for supporting our youth!

09/13/2026

Sunday Divine Service - 9/13/2026 Music copyright: 3262564 Streaming: CSPL165513

09/11/2026

As we mark the anniversary of September 11th, many of us vividly recall one of the most shocking days of our lives. For younger generations, it may feel like a page in a history book, but for those who lived through it, the memory of that day and the loss of nearly three thousand precious lives remains profound.

Yet, amidst the overwhelming tragedy, we also saw extraordinary glimmers of Christ-like love, bravery, and self-sacrifice.

We remember individuals like Welles Crowther, "the man in the red bandana," who repeatedly re-entered the smoke and flames to lead others to safety before giving his own life at just 24 years old. We recall the passengers of United Airlines Flight 93, who selflessly intervened to save countless lives in Washington, D.C., at the cost of their own.

Scripture reminds us, "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends" (John 15:13). In these acts of profound courage, we see powerful examples of vocation: ordinary people called by God to serve and protect their neighbors, even at the highest cost.

In the Christian tradition, true courage (or fortitude) is not mere human strength, but a gift expressed in two ways:

Endurance: The grace to faithfully bear life's heaviest crosses and sorrows, trusting in God's mercy through times of suffering.

Active Perseverance: The courage to step forward into the breach for the sake of others, to love actively, serve boldly, and stand firm in faith.

Our ultimate hope and example is found in Jesus Christ, who steadfastly endured the cross for our redemption and gained the final victory over sin and death.

May the memory of 9/11 inspire us to live out our faith in active love for our neighbors, to pray for those who still grieve, and to walk forward in the steadfast courage that comes from Christ alone.

09/08/2026

As you wind down tonight, rest in the promises of Christ with Luther’s Evening Prayer pattern:

✝️ Make the sign of the cross
✝️ Pray the Apostles’ Creed
✝️ Pray the Lord’s Prayer
✝️ Pray Luther’s Night Prayer (see graphic)
✝️ Go to sleep in good cheer!

Whatever you are carrying tonight, place it into His hands.

"The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore." — Psalm 121:8

Good night, Church. Rest in His grace. ✝️

09/08/2026

Final Call! Today is the last day to sign up for our upcoming weekly book study! 📚✨

We start Thursday, September 24 at 9:00 AM, and we’d love to have you join us as we dive into Free to Be together.

Details:
📖 Book: Free to Be

🗓️ Start Date: Thursday, September 24 at 9:00 AM

💵 Cost: $20

Drop a comment below or send us a direct message to save your spot today!

09/07/2026

13 of our youth came out for Youth Group Sunday evening! Not bad for a holiday weekend.

We unpacked Matthew 11:28-30 during our devotion. We talked about the pressure students feel to define their worth through grades, sports, & constant hustle. Our main takeaway was that Jesus offers true rest. Our value isn't earned on a report card or a scoreboard, but given freely through what he did on the cross. The teens were encouraged to take a deep breath and rest this weekend knowing their identity is secure!

Of course we also played games and ate pizza!

09/06/2026

Sunday Divine Service - 9/6/2026 Music copyright: 3262564 Streaming: CSPL165513

09/01/2026

Email Pastor Chad to reserve your spot.

09/01/2026