St. Paul Lutheran Church - Wood River, IL

09/15/2026

🎉110 Years of God’s Faithfulness!🎉

What a joyful day of celebration at St. Paul Lutheran Church! This past Sunday, we gathered to celebrate our 110th Anniversary under the theme: "Forever Faithful – Forever His”

We give thanks to God for an incredible worship service filled with beautiful music and God’s Word. A special thank you to Rev. Dr. Egger, President of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, for joining us and proclaiming God’s Word as our guest preacher.

Following worship, the celebration continued with a wonderful picnic, great fellowship, games, bounce houses, sno-cones, and plenty of fun for all ages! What a blessing to see generations of our St. Paul family celebrating together. ❤️

Most of all, we give thanks to God. For 110 years, He has faithfully gathered, forgiven, strengthened, and sustained His people at St. Paul. And as we look toward the years ahead, we do so with confidence in His promises.

Forever Faithful – Forever His.
“For the LORD is good; His steadfast love endures forever, and His faithfulness to all generations.” — Psalm 100:5

Soli Deo Gloria! To God alone be the glory!🙌

09/13/2026

110th Anniversary - September 13, 2026
*Full Service*

09/06/2026

Pentecost 15 - September 6, 2026

09/05/2026

Wedding - Joshua and Karli Erwing - 9/5/26

08/30/2026

Pentecost 14 - August 30, 2026

08/24/2026

What a great evening with the men of St. Paul! 🙌

We enjoyed awesome food, plenty of laughs, and great fellowship together. We’re thankful for opportunities like this to strengthen friendships and encourage one another as brothers in Christ.

“Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!” — Psalm 133:1

Thanks to everyone who came out!

08/23/2026

Pentecost 13 - August 23, 2026

08/16/2026

What a great Rally Day at St. Paul! 🎈📖✝️

Today we celebrated Christian Education and the beginning of another year of Sunday School and Bible Class. We’re thankful for our teachers, students, families, and everyone who joined us for a wonderful morning together!

We are excited for a great year of growing in God’s Word, learning about Jesus, and growing together in faith!

May the Lord bless our children, families, and teachers throughout the year ahead! ❤️

08/16/2026

Pentecost 12 - August 16, 2026

08/14/2026

50 years ago MELHS started in our church building! Join us for a special 50th anniversary opening worship service!

Join us as we celebrate 50 years of Metro East Lutheran High School—walking in Christ! Be a part of this special worship service as we give thanks for the past and look ahead with faith.

We’re grateful for those who will be leading and serving at this special event:
Rev. Dr. Andy Becker (Class of 1997) will serve as preacher, and Rev. Dr. David Schultz (Class of 2007) as liturgist. Seminarian Jonah Wilson (Class of 2019) will assist as crucifer and lector.
Music will be led by Mr. Chris Schelp (Class of 2001), with Mrs. Anastasia Curtis Hoshaw (Class of 2021) serving as organist. We’re also glad to have Mr. Eric Hipple, who served at MELHS from 1998–2014, participating in the band.

We look forward to worshiping together!