St. Philip's Lutheran Church

Notice of the Annual Congregational Meetings

October 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026  

~ The First Session of the Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2026 during our regular church service time. At this session, the congregation will be nominating five (5) members to serve on the Church Council. 

~ The Second Session of the Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2026 during our regular church service time for approving the 2026 budget and voting to elect five (5) persons to serve on Church Council for a 3-year term.

                                MEMBERS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR NOMINATION TO COUNCIL

If there are any questions or concerns, please contact Gordon Eargle prior to the First Session of the Congregational Meeting

~ We invite the congregation to support those affected by international and domestic disasters.  Please prayerfully consider making a donation during the month of September.  Please mark your envelope for a donation to Lutheran Disaster Response or Samaritan's Purse.  Together, we can be the hands and feet of Christ to those experiencing hardship and loss.  

~ We are in the process of creating a photo church directory.  We are asking that you provide a photo and update your contact information via an online form using the QR code found in the church bulletins.  Please submit your information by September 30th. The photo directory will be printed and one copy per household will be provided.  If you need assistance with your photo and to double check your contact information, Bonnie Frick will be available after church throughout September to assist you.  Thanks!

~ The Evangelism & Social Ministry Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 22, at 6:00 PM, in the Fellowship Hall.

Wednesday, September 23rd at 7:00 pm

Our next meeting will be Thursday, October 1st at Noon.

September Special Project will be our Children's Weekend Backpack. 

 Items needed for the Children's Weekend Backpack are things that can be opened by children such as soups, Vienna sausage, Beanie Wienies, chips crackers peanuts, cookies, cereal bars, raisins, apple sauce, fruit cups, pudding cups, juice boxes, etc.  A box is in the Narthex for any items that you may bring. Thank you!  

September                         

                        20  WELCA Joint Meeting    6:00 pm

                                     with LMM (Men in charge)

                          22  Morning Circle       10:00 am

                                   Program:  Cathy Gallman

       (Please bring your Backpack items to the September Circle Meeting)

    October      4   Fall Heartland Conference   3:00 pm

                                  Colony Lutheran Church

If you are interested in attending, please meet at the Fellowship Hall parking lot at 2:30 pm.

Grow deeper in God's Word. Please join us for another Bible study, which will begin on Monday October 5TH at 7:00 pm.  We will use the Lifeguide Bible Study entitled: Matthew - Being Discipled by Jesus.  It will be divided into two parts. Part 1: Discovering the King will be in the fall, and Part 2: The Rejection & Resurrection of the King will be during Lent. Bible study offers the opportunity to grow and learn in God's Word together. Psalm 119:105 - Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Prayerfully consider joining us; we would love for you to be a part of our Bible study group.

Our Bell Tower has been inoperable for many years.  The Church Complex Committee has been working with vendors to get our Bell Tower operational and up to date.  This will require complete rewiring and all new electronics.  Church Council has approved the expenditure of $8,008.00 with additional cost coming for a lift system, a certified electrician and painting of the Bell Tower structure.  It will take 60 to 90 days for the vendor to receive the new components.  The Church Council is asking for donations towards this project.  We will accept funds for the “Bell Tower Repair Appeal” from now through the end of December.

 Our next meeting will be Sunday, October 11th at 5:00 pm

will meet on Sunday, October 11th at 10:00 am

With Pastor Amick planning to retire in December of 2027, we would like to accept donations from the congregation and community, towards a retirement gift.  This appeal will be active over the next year and half.  Please note on your envelope, "Retirement Gift".  If you have any questions, please contact any Council Representative.

Pomaria Food Bank collection box is in the church breezeway and the narthex. Please consider donating non-perishable items when you are able. Thank you for your continued support.

Please bring your cans to donate at the designated bins behind the Family Life Center.  The recycled can donations are contributed to the WP Hendrix Memorial Scholarship fund. Your donations are greatly appreciated. The Lutheran Men in Mission thank you!