St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WI

In this episode of the St. Paul Building Faith Podcast , Pastor Schultz has a conversation with longtime member David Schmidt to reflect on the stories and memories of St. Paul’s old church and school and the current sanctuary. David shares his experiences growing up in the congregation, sharing memories of how his faith was shaped. This conversation serves as a reminder of the role these spaces p...

“Rejoice in the Lord Always!” by Rev. Jacob Schultz

Rejoicing's Companions: Prayer and Thanksgiving

A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Friends! During this Advent season, we give and receive many "Christmas letters" from friends and family. We always appreciate hearing from our friends, even when we don't get to see them face-to-face for years. Keeping connections through letters and emails is a real blessing. I'm reminded of Jesus words in John 15:14, "You are My friends!" What a wonderful blessing to know...

Songs for The Road

The Advent Season

A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: As we experience the darkness of winter, Isaiah's words come to mind: "The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in the land of deep darkness, on them has light shined" (Isaiah 9:2). Our world is certainly filled with the darkness of sin and death. As you decorate your homes with lights this season, may the knowledge of Jesus, the LIght of the...

Psalm 66

Based on Jeremiah 33:14-16.

Thanksgiving 2024

Based on the readings

Psalm 93

A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:In anticipation of Thanksgiving, I wish to thank YOU for viewing my FB posts over the past years. With St Paul, I say, "I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gosp[el from the first day until now, being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to compl...

“At THAT Time…The End of the End” by Pastor Maschke based on Daniel 12:1-3.

From our school buildings to our serene cemetery, every part of St. Paul is designed to support our ministry and share the Gospel. In our latest podcast, Pastor Schultz and guest St. Paul DCE Tracy Krueger discuss how our cemetery plays a special role in our ministry and faith.

On this date, November 14, Emperor Justinian I died in AD 565. He was a significant Christian leader, implementing the establishment of the Justinian Code, and built many Christian churches, including Hagia Sophia, St Catherine's Monastery in Mt Sinai, and the church of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy, where he and his wife, Theodora, are depicted carrying the communion elements during the Offertory....

“The Widow’s Mite,” based on Mark 12:38–44

A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Tomorrow our Lutheran Church remembers Johann von Staupitz, Luther's father confessor. Staupitz encouraged Luther by directing him to look at the cross of Christ and know that he was indeed loved by God and forgiven of all his sins. May you find that comfort also in your life situations throughout this week.

Mark 12

"Your Future is Bright and Glorious,” by Pastor Schultz

A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Happy Reformation Day! In Luther's 95-Theses, he repeated the phrase, "Docendi sunt christiani..." (Christians are to be taught) in theses 41-52. He understood the necessity of education, especially in teaching the Gospel for future generations. Motivated by God's love, he worked tirelessly to communicate the Good News of forgiveness, life, and salvation as a free gift, recei...

Matthew 5

“Have You Heard the Angel?” by Pastor Maschke, based upon Revelation 14:6-7.

A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: As we anticipate Election Day, we also need to be aware of a spiritual battle. St Paul reminds us in Ephesians (6:12) that "our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against...spiritual forces of evil...." While the victory has been won by Christ, the battle rages around us until He returns. To that end, our congregation is hosting a Pre-Election Prayer Service on Tues...

In this episode of the St. Paul podcast “Building Faith,” Pastor Schultz chats with Arnold “Huns” Kaul , a long-time church member, who shares his memories of growing up in the Grafton community and being part of St. Paul as both a student and a member. They talk about how the church’s buildings have supported ministry and education over the years. Pastor Schultz highlights that while people build...