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Weekly Blurb – April 10, 2026
Second Sunday of Easter
Readings and Psalm
- Acts 2:14a, 22-32
Christ’s resurrection: the fulfillment of God’s promise to David - Psalm 16
In your presence there is fullness of joy. (Ps. 16:11) - 1 Peter 1:3-9
New birth to a living hope through the resurrection - John 20:19-31
Beholding the wounds of the risen Christ
Confirmation
April 15 Bristol
April 22 St. Paul’s
April 29 Bristol
- ACOLYTES:
- April 12 Caden
- April 19 Mason
- April 26 Triston
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MUSIC NEWS!
- Choir resumes regular Wednesday evening rehearsals at 5:30-6:30pm at BLC
- NO choir on the following Wednesdays: April 22, May 13
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March Council review
Jean Buss is getting bids for a deep clean of the church.
We know our website and Facebook page are very outdated.
We are working to get someone to bring it all up to date and maintain them.
We are picking a date for Saturday Night at the Races.
Dick is meeting with people about the sound system.
We are changing the mulch in the front to rocks.
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HELP WANTED! MEDIA COORDINATOR
Our website is years out of date, so we need someone to update and keep our website current. We also need someone to keep our Facebook page up to date.
If you would like or know anyone who would like to be our Media Coordinator, contact the Church office or any of the Council members.
Thank you!
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Click below to access the registration page.
https://watch.getcontrast.io/videos/acst-elca-x-acst-from-attending-to-belonging-nurturing-participation-in-your-congregation/signup
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Hello All,
It is time to start thinking about Pine Lake Confirmation Camp in Waupaca, WI.
Camp is for those entering 6th grade in the fall through Ninth Grade. For those who have attended before, we look forward to having you back, and if you haven’t gone yet, now is the time to join us. Please remember that attending at least one week of camp is an expectation for confirmation.
To help manage costs, your portion of the registration fee is $200.00 per person or $250.00 per family, and the church will cover the remaining balance. Please make your check payable to either St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or Bristol Lutheran Church, depending on your membership.
If these costs present a financial burden, please speak with me directly. Scholarships are available, and we will ensure that financial concerns do not prevent any of our youth from attending. Please submit your payment to the office or to me, and please include “Confirmation Camp 2026” in the memo line.
Please let me know if your child will be attending camp. Thank you!
Camp Details:
Crossways Confirmation Camp Week 2: June 14–19, 2026 (Pine Lake Camp)
Website: https://www.crosswayscamps.org/pinelakecamp
Registration Instructions:
1. Log in to the Crossways Registration portal: https://www.crosswayscamps.org/register
2. Select “Online registration.”
3. Click “New User” to create an account, or if you attended camp last year, you can use your existing login from last year, or create a new one if that gets to be complicated.
4. Scroll to the Pine Lake section and select 26plc2c week 2.
5. When prompted for a Registration Code at the end, use: 26BRISTOLSTPAUL_SUN
If you encounter any issues during the registration process, please contact the Program Director, Ben Kohler, at ben@crosswayscamps.org.
Peace+,
Pastor Tim
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St. Paul’s/ Bristol Lutheran Mission Trip
Kentucky, Elliot County Mission Adventure trip: July 26-August 1
Grades 9-12 of the 2027/26 School Year
You are invited to the hills of eastern Kentucky to help build a retreat center to experience God through nature.
Students can expect to serve through construction, landscaping, and cultivation of the land.We hope to be part of bringing restoration to the natural beauty of Elliott County.
Fill more time on top of a free day, caving, kayaking, hiking, and swimming.
20 Spots available, Invite a friend first-come first first-served.
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MINISTERS OF WORSHIP
April 12
Usher: Dennis & Jean B, Stephen P
Greeter: Cyril & Jean J
Lector: Stephan P
Prayer Leader: Deb M
Comm. Asst: Deb M
Organist: Elizabeth C.
Videographer: Jill O
Acolyte: Caden
April 19
Usher: Bob S & Glenn A
Greeter: Kris W and Jan C
Lector: Rob R
Prayer Leader: Rob R
Comm. Asst: Rob R
Organist: Elizabeth C.
Videographer: Deb W
Acolyte: Mason