St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton

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St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Pastor Maschke | 6.26.2025A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Our Lutheran Church celebrated the 495th anniversary of the Confession of Augsburg. This document, read by Christian Beyer before Emperor Charles V and the Roman Catholic leaders, on June 25, 1530, gave witness to the Christian faith in our Triune God, who sent Jesus to forgive us our sins. We receive this justification through faith in Christ not by works, as Article XX so boldly asserts (the longest article in the Augsburg Confession) and as stated so clearly by St Paul in Ephesians 2:8-9, "For by grace are you saved through faith, and this is not your own d...2025-06-2603 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Pastor Maschke | 6.19.2025A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: On this Juneteenth national holiday, we join our African-American fellow citizens in celebrating emancipation today and the freedom we have as Americans. St Paul also spoke of freedom in Galatians 5: "For freedom Christ has set you free!" We are free from the consequences of our sins, including eternal death, and we have the full forgiveness of all our sins through Christ. We can live freely as we bear the fruit of His Spirit. A former student and friend, Adam A. Smith, has written a personal memoir which I recommend entitled, "Multiracial Roots: Black Fruit," which will b...2025-06-1903 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Pastor Maschke | 4.17.2025A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: My Byzantine icon cross has several interesting features. Instead of the INRI (Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews), it has an inscription "The King of Glory." On the halo surrounding Christ's head are letters indicating "Son of God." Then at the foot of the cross are a skull and crossbones, reminding us of Golgotha, "the place of the skull"' but also recalling an early Christian tradition (going back to Origen around 200 and Jerome around 300) which believed Adam was buried there. As Paul reminds us, Jesus is the Second Adam who gives us the assurance...2025-04-1703 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Pastor Maschke | 4.3.2025A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: My prayer-cross reminds me of Jesus' many examples of praying. He prayed throughout His ministry--at His baptism, from the cross, and numerous times before important events. St Paul reminds us in Romans 8 (:34) that Jesus continues to pray for us, too. May you find your prayer-life enhanced during this Lenten season as you cling to Jesus.2025-04-0302 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIBUILDING FAITH: A Legacy of Love & LaborIn this episode, Al and Marilyn Goeman reflect on decades of faithful service, cherished memories, and building milestones at St. Paul. From milking cows as a child to sanding pews and staining baseboards, Al’s journey intertwines with Marilyn’s as they share how each construction project wasn’t just about bricks and mortar but about people, faith, and passing on the importance of Christian education. Their stories beautifully echo the truth that every generation is called to build for the next, not for their own name, but to glorify God.2025-03-2440 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIBUILDING FAITH: The Gift of Gathering SpacesIn this episode, we sit down with Eva Groppe, a retired teacher from St. Paul Lutheran School, to reflect on God’s faithfulness in past and present building projects. Eva shares her personal experiences from 29 years of teaching and how St. Paul’s facilities have evolved to serve the congregation and school community. From the early days of a small fellowship hall to the construction of the Family Life Center (FLC) and now the new school wing, we explore how thesespaces have strengthened ministry, education, and fellowship. Eva provides historical context, shares personal stories, and empha...2025-02-1730 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Pastor Maschke | 2.13.2025A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: On this day, February 13, our church recognizes Aquila, Priscilla, and Apollos, three early Christian teachers and leaders. We read about them in Acts 18. Paul worked with Aquila and Priscilla and later, after meeting Apollos, they helped Apollos speak the Word more accurately. I thank God for lay teachers and missionaries who are bold in their understanding of the Gospel and also are willing and able to instruct and correct others. What a joy to be part of the Body of Christ.2025-02-1304 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIBuilding Faith: Spaces That Tell Our StoryIn 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 play—where baptisms, weddings, funerals, and worship draw people closer to God and one another. They also discuss how the legacy of these buildings connects to the exciting future of St. Paul’s new...2024-12-1632 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Pastor Maschke | 11.21.2024A 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 completion until the day of Christ Jesus" (Philippians 1:3-6). THANK YOU! Have a blessed Thanksgiving.2024-11-2102 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIBuilding Faith Through Every SpaceFrom 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.2024-11-1825 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Pastor Maschke | 10.24.2024A 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 Tuesday, October 29 at 6 pm and Wednesday, October 30 at noon. Join us as we pray for our nation and for our world.2024-10-2403 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIBuilding Faith: Growing Up and Growing in Faith at St. PaulIn 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 the structures, they are truly gifts from God, meant to help the church’s mission. Huns reflects on his time at St. Paul Lutheran Church and School, sharing stories about its history, the...2024-10-2146 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Pastor Maschke | 10.3.2024A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:In Sunday's gospel from Mark 10, Jesus says that "anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it" (v.15). There's a difference between "childish" and "child-like" faith. We are to grow in our faith as St Paul encourages in Ephesians 4:15. May you continue to grow in God's grace as you exhibit a child-like faith. 2024-10-0302 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIBuilding Faith: [Not Only] Through Brick and MortarIn this first episode of our new podcast series, Pastor Luke Anderson and Pastor Jacob Schultz explore how buildings serve as more than just physical structures; they are vital tools for ministry and community. The conversation begins with a reflection on 2 Samuel 7, and this episode highlights how, throughout history, God has used buildings and symbols—from the Ark of the Covenant to modern churches—to make His presence known and to teach His people. The pastors discuss how our church’s physical structures—like stained glass windows, altars, and even the building itself—act as teaching tools that help...2024-09-1624 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Pastor Maschke | 7.4.2024A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:God bless America! When we pledge allegiance, we speak of "one nation under God." St Paul reminds us (Romans 13) that God has instituted governments. On this Independence Day, we need to reaffirm our commitment to praying for our nation that we may remain a Christian nation and experience His blessings through Jesus.2024-07-0403 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Pastor Maschke | 6.27.2024IN APPRECIATION: I thank God for the many opportunities I've had for ministry over the past 50 years. This Sunday, June 30, is the anniversary of my ordination. God has enabled me to serve the saints in St John's Lutheran Church, Elgin, IL, The Lutheran Church of St Luke, Itasca, IL, Concordia University Wisconsin as campus pastor and professor, and now St Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton, WI. I've been able to feed Christ's lambs, tend His sheep, and feed His sheep (John 21:15-17).2024-06-2703 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIPaul's and Our Ministry | Rev. Dr. Timothy Maschke | 6.23.2024Paul's and Our Ministry 2024-06-2312 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Pastor Maschke | 6.13.2024A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Proverbs 23:24 says "the father of a righteous man will rejoice greatly and he who fathers a son will be glad in him." We have several fathers--by blood, of the household, of our nation, and spiritual fathers--as Luther reminds us. We give thanks to God for all fathers, realizing as St Paul says, "I kneel before the Father from whom all fatherhood in heaven and on earth derives its name" (Ephesians 3:14-15). 2024-06-1304 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Pastor Maschke | 5.2.2024On this National Day of Prayer I ask you to join me in praying for our country and its leaders as Paul says in 1 Timothy 2:1-2. 2024-05-0203 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Pastor Maschke | 2.29.2024A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Out of the rubble comes hope! This cross of nails salvaged from Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church ("Historic Trinity") in Milwaukee is a reminder of Paul's words in Colossians 2:13-15, "triumphing by the cross."2024-02-2903 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Pastor Maschke | 2.22.2024A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: "In the Cross of Christ I Glory," a hymn by John Bowring (LSB 427) reiterates Paul's words in Galatians 6i:14. This cross from my father's friend captures the image of the glory from Christ even in the midst of His suffering. May you find peace, comfort, and hope throughout your days as you reflect upon this image of Christ.2024-02-2202 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Pastor Maschke | 2.15.2024A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: On this day, our Lutheran Church commemorates Philemon and Onesimus. Read the letter of Paul to Philemon and see how it is a letter of love, recalling God's love as well as the mutual love Christians can have for one another.2024-02-1502 min

Postcards from GraftonGrafton Railroad History with Paul JustyWe were lucky to speak with Paul Justy, author and Grafton railroad expert. Paul has been a part of the local railroad preservation group for many years, a group which has worked hard to save the historic railroad tower and share knowledge of Grafton's history with everyone. A lifelong resident of Grafton, Paul's interest in the railroad started when he was a child, exploring and learning early on about the industry. Also, Paul and Chris Smith are authors of the book, "The Lost Quarry Industry of Indian Hollow and Willow Park - Grafton, Ohio" which you can borrow from the...2024-02-0957 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Pastor Maschke | 1.25.2024A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT on January 25: On this date, the Christian Church remembers the conversion of St Paul. This marvelous event in the life of Christianity brings us the assurance of God's most gracious and forgiving care for all who recognize their sinfulness and are received by Christ in faith. That event is recorded n Acts 9:1-19; 22:6-21; and 26:12-18. 2024-01-2503 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Pastor Maschke | 8.31.2023A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: "Pray for me!" I hear that request often, and I do. But many times my prayers are more general, yet Paul in Ephesians 6 reminds us to pray for specific needs. Not only petitions and supplications, but God loves to hear our thanksgivings to Him, especially for Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. 2023-08-3102 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Pastor Maschke | 6.29.2023Today, June 29, as our church commemorates St Peter and St Paul, I encourage you to share the good news of God's love in Christ and also to encourage young people to consider church vocations: "If you cannot speak like Peter, if you cannot preach like Paul, you can tell the love of Jesus, you can say He died for all" (LSB 826). 2023-06-2903 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Conversation with Pastor Jacob Schultz & Kathleen Gridley - Authentic Relationships | 6.26.2023A Conversation with Pastor Jacob Schultz & Kathleen Gridley - Authentic Relationships | 6.26.2023 Pastor Jacob Schultz - Pastor at ⁠⁠⁠⁠St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton, Wisconsin⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Kathleen Gridley – St. Paul Lutheran School Administrative Assistant In this podcast episode, Pastor Schultz and Kathleen Gridley explore Matthew 7:7-12, where Jesus emphasizes the value of treating others as we would like to be treated, highlighting the importance of love and relationship in our lives. Kathleen shares her personal experiences that have shaped her faith journey and talks about a mentor and friend who had a profound impact on her life during he...2023-06-2617 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Conversation with Pastor Jacob Schultz & Brenda Brooks - Authentic Relationships | 6.19.2023A Conversation with Pastor Jacob Schultz & Brenda Brooks - Authentic Relationships | 6.19.2023 Pastor Jacob Schultz - Pastor at ⁠⁠⁠⁠St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton, Wisconsin⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Brenda Brooks – Member and volunteer at ⁠⁠⁠⁠St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton, Wisconsin⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this podcast episode, Pastor Schulz and his guest, Brenda Brooks, St. Paul member and volunteer, discuss the importance of authentic relationships in the context Proverbs 18, exploring the value of true friendships. Brenda shares personal experiences about her relationship with her grandmother, who modeled a close and natural conversation with Jesus. She also highlights the influence of her best friend and her family in...2023-06-1922 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Conversation with Pastor Jacob Schultz & Nate Bauknecht-Authentic Relationships | 6.12.2023A Conversation with Pastor Jacob Schultz & Nate Bauknecht-Authentic Relationships | 6.12.2023 Pastor Jacob Schultz – Pastor at ⁠⁠⁠St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton, Wisconsin⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Nate Bauknecht – St. Paul Student Teacher (6th Grade-Mr. Wellna/Social Studies) ⁠⁠⁠at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton, Wisconsin⁠⁠⁠; Concordia University, May 2023 Graduate In this podcast episode, Pastor Schultz welcomes guest Nate Bauknecht, Middle School student teacher at St. Paul and they explore the passage 1 Thessalonians:4-11. Nate shares his personal journey, transitioning from a business track to pursuing a career in ministry and ultimately finding his calling as a teacher. He reflects on the impact of relationships in his life, p...2023-06-1215 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Conversation with Pastor Jacob Schultz & Marty Hauser - Authentic Relationships | 6.5.2023A Conversation with Pastor Jacob Schultz & Marty Hauser - Authentic Relationships | 6.5.2023 Pastor Jacob Schultz - Pastor at ⁠⁠⁠St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton, Wisconsin⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Marty Hauser - Director of Servant Ministries at ⁠⁠⁠St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton, Wisconsin⁠⁠⁠ In this podcast episode, Pastor Schultz and his guest, Marty Hauser, Director of Servant Ministries at St. Paul, continue the discussion on importance of authentic relationships and focus their conversation on 1 Peter 4:7-11. This reading highlights the role of love, hospitality, and using one's gifts to serve others. They discuss the importance of discovering and utili...2023-06-0532 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Conversation with Pastor Jacob Schultz & Katarina Hinck - Authentic Relationships | 5.29.2023A Conversation with Pastor Jacob Schultz & Katarina Hinck - Authentic Relationships | 5.29.2023 Pastor Jacob Schultz - Pastor at ⁠⁠⁠St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton, Wisconsin⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Katarina Hink, Student Teacher at ⁠⁠St. Paul Lutheran School⁠⁠ -- In this episode, Pastor Schultz discusses Romans 12 and how God cares about relationships and calls us into a relationship with Him. He emphasizes that God's love and compassion extend to all, including our enemies. The guest, St. Paul Student Teacher and recent Concordia University Wisconsin grad, Katarina Hinck, shares her personal experiences with her teachers and pastor who played significa...2023-05-2921 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Conversation with Pastor Jacob Schultz & Ms. Valerie Bremer - Authentic Relationships | 5.22.2023A Conversation with Pastor Jacob Schultz & Ms. Valerie Bremer - Authentic Relationships Pastor Jacob Schultz - Pastor at ⁠⁠⁠St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton, Wisconsin⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Valerie Bremer Music Director at ⁠⁠St. Paul Lutheran Church & School⁠⁠ In this podcast episode, Pastor Schultz and St. Paul Music Director, Ms. Valerie Bremer discuss the importance of relationships grounded in the love of Christ, focusing on Philippians 2. Valerie reflects on her own experiences and the significant people who have helped shape her life. She shares how her upbringing in a small farming community, along with the guidance of her parents, teach...2023-05-2220 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Conversation with Pastor Jacob Schultz & Kim Edgar - Authentic Relationships | 5.15.2023Pastor Jacob Schultz - Pastor at ⁠⁠⁠St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton, Wisconsin⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Kim Edgar, St. Paul Extended Care Director at ⁠⁠St. Paul Lutheran School⁠⁠ In this podcast episode we continue the conversation about Authentic Relationships. Pastor Schultz and guest Kim Edgar, St. Paul Extended Care Director, discuss 1 John 3:16-18 as they explore the love of God and how we are called to imitate this love by caring for and nurturing relationships with others. Kim recounts how God's guiding hand led her through different relationships and her life experiences, from working in a childcare center in Pennsylvania to m...2023-05-1515 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Conversation with Pastor Jacob Schultz & Rachel Nelsen - Authentic Relationships | 5.8.2023Pastor Jacob Schultz - Pastor at ⁠⁠⁠St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton, Wisconsin⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Mrs. Rachel Nelsen 2nd Grade Teacher at ⁠⁠St. Paul Lutheran School⁠⁠ In this episode, Pastor Schultz dives deeper into the topic of Authentic Relationships as he examines Galatians 6:1-2 and explains how we are called to bear each other's burdens. But, we are not called to shoulder Christianity alone, rather as a community with others. He is joined this week by Rachel Nelsen, 2nd Grade teacher at St. Paul, who shares her personal experiences with relationships and how God has worked through them. During the conversation, Rachel emphasizes the signi...2023-05-0815 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Pastor Maschke | 5.4.2023A Devotional Thought: Remembering Friedrich Wyneken (1820-1876), influential leader, missionary, pastor and second president of our LC-MS, who died on this date in San Francisco. He would frequently emphasis the name of Jesus as the most beautiful name for all our lives. May you rejoice in that name also. St Paul reminds us that "at the name of Jesus every knee should bow" (Philippians 2).2023-05-0402 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Conversation with Pastor Jacob Schultz & Joy Yurk - Authentic Relationships | 5.1.2023Pastor Jacob Schultz - Pastor at ⁠⁠⁠St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton, Wisconsin⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Mrs. Joy Yurk – 7th Grade Teacher at ⁠⁠St. Paul Lutheran School⁠⁠ In this podcast episode, Pastor Schutz is joined by Joy Yurk, 7th-grade teacher at St. Paul Lutheran School, in Grafton, WI. Centering the discussion around 1 Corinthians 1-13, known as the "love chapter," it highlights the significance of love in all relationships. Joy takes us on a personal journey of how God has purposefully placed people in her life at different stages to show authentic love and caring, and how that has had a profound impact...2023-05-0126 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Conversation with Pastor Jacob Schultz & Jenny Clemens - Authentic Relationships | 4.24.2023Pastor Jacob Schultz - Pastor at ⁠⁠St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton, Wisconsin⁠⁠ Guest: Mrs. Jenny Clemens - 3rd Grade Teacher at ⁠St. Paul Lutheran School⁠ In this podcast episode, Pastor Schultz invites Mrs. Jenny Clemens, 3rd-grade teacher at St. Paul, to discuss perspectives from her upbringing in a Lutheran family, connections within the Lutheran community, and her 26 years of experience as a teacher in Lutheran education. The conversation revolves around Colossians 3:12-15, which is also the theme for the current school year and highlights the importance of embodying qualities such as humility, meekness, patience, and kindness, wh...2023-04-2416 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Pastor Maschke | 4.20.2023A devotional thought on Philippians 3:10 and Johann Bugenhagen: Johann Bugenhagen, Martin Luther's pastor, died on this date. A motto attributed to him states: "If you know Christ, that's enough! If you don't know Christ, that's nothing..even if you know everything else." He echoes Paul's words in Philippians 3:10--"That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection." Enjoy these Great Fifty Days of Easter.2023-04-2003 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Conversation with Pastor Jacob Schultz & Nichole Haas - Authentic Relationships | 4.17.2023Pastor Jacob Schultz - Pastor at ⁠St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton, Wisconsin⁠ Guest: Nichole Haas - 3rd Grade Teacher at St. Paul Lutheran School In this episode of the St. Paul Podcast, Pastor Jacob Schultz and St. Paul 3rd Grade teacher Nichole Haas, focus on 1 John 4:17-21 and the St. Paul Value of "Authentic Relationships." They delve into how this passage emphasizes the importance of love in all types of relationships, and serves as a reminder that God is love, and that we must strive to love others as God loves us. Nichole shares her pers...2023-04-1716 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Pastor Maschke | 3.16.2023A Devotional Thought the Day before St Patrick's Day: St Patrick may have introduced the Celtic Cross in Ireland. My cross, sometimes called a Cross of Scripture, gives several biblical images that remind us of God's revelation in the Old and New Testaments--David and Paul--and also of Christ's return. As you celebrate St Patrick's Day and see examples of the Celtic Cross, may you remember again God's grace in Christ for you and the whole world. https://vimeo.com/808729764 2023-03-1603 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIAn {early Valentine's Day} Message from Pastor Maschke | 2.9.2023A debt of love? Paul's words in Romans 13:8 reminds us of our duty and delight as God's children to love all, because He first loved us. An early Valentine's Day message for you to consider. Watch video here: https://vimeo.com/797421378 2023-02-0903 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Pastor Maschke | 1.26.2023On the Festival of St Titus, remembering Titus's faithfulness to sound doctrine and good works for a Christian life. See Titus 1:5; 2:1, 11-14 for Paul's commendations.2023-01-2603 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Conversation with Author Don Everts | The Spiritually Vibrant Home | 01.14.2023In this episode of the St. Paul Podcast, Pastor Jacob Schultz speaks with the author of The Spiritually Vibrant Home: The Power of Messy Prayers, Loud Tables, and Open Doors, Pastor Don Everts. Pastor Everts shares insights from his book which delves into the topic of how practices, conversations, and hospitality play a role in the spiritually vibrancy of our households. The author reflects on the experiences in his own household and the many different types of households he saw in his own church as the inspiration behind the book. Working with Barna and Lutheran...2023-01-1426 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Conversation with Pastor Jacob Schultz & Pastor Luke Anderson - Transformational Faith - Simeon | 12.19.2022Note: This is the last of the Advent Podcasts w/Pastor Schultz and Pastor Anderson. We will continue to post sermons and weekly devotionals. Pastor Jacob Schultz - Pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton, Wisconsin Pastor Luke Anderson - Pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton, Wisconsin Focusing on Matthew 2:22-35, along with the St. Paul Value "Transformational Faith," Pastor Jacob Schultz and Pastor Luke Anderson discuss the story of Simeon, an ordinary man who patiently waited for God’s promises, told to him by the Holy Spirit, to him be fulfilled: tha...2022-12-1916 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIAdvent People in a Christmas World | Rev. Luke Anderson | 12.18.2022Based on Isaiah 7 and Matthew 1 2022-12-1914 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Rev. Luke Anderson | 12.17.2022Faith IS Sight Video: https://vimeo.com/782383120 2022-12-1903 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Conversation with Pastor Luke Anderson & Pastor Larry Prahl - Transformational Faith - The Wisemen | 12.16.2022Pastor Luke Anderson - Pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton, Wisconsin Guest: Pastor Emeritus Larry Prahl - St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton, Wisconsin Focusing on Matthew 2:1-12, along with the St. Paul Value "Transformational Faith," Pastor Luke Anderson and Pastor Larry Prahl discuss the story of the Wisemen and the means that God used to communicate His message to the Magi: a Celestial sign, the scribes, the scripture; all laid out to lead these men on a journey to go see the Messiah. And while we might not have the star in the sky...2022-12-1625 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Rev. Dr. Timothy Maschke | 12.15.2022A Devotional Thought: Advent is a time to prepare. Throughout the Bible there is an emphasis on preparation. John the Baptist proclaimed, "Prepare the way of the Lord." Mary and Joseph prepared for their baby. Jesus is preparing a place for us. As we prepare for Christmas, we also prepare our hearts for that final day when He comes. As the prophet Amos said, "Prepare to meet your God" (4:21).2022-12-1502 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Rev. Jacob Schultz | 12.13.2022Pastor Schultz 12.13.2022: What Believe we surround ourselves with...a visit to the Cry/Quiet Room. Based on Genesis 6:9. Watch video here: https://vimeo.com/781244139 2022-12-1405 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Conversation with Pastor Jacob Schultz & Rev. Dr. James Kroemer - Transformational Faith - The Shepherds | 12.12.2022Pastor Jacob Schultz -Pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton, Wisconsin Guest: Rev. Dr. James Kroemer- Retired Pastor; Professor at Concordia University-Wisconsin and Marquette University – Milwaukee, WI Focusing on Luke 2:8-20,along with the St. Paul Value "Transformational Faith," Pastor Jacob Schultz and Rev. Dr. James Kroemer discuss the Angel appearing to the shepherds to give them the news that Jesus was born: "An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I brin...2022-12-1223 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WISo We Never Forget | Rev. Luke Anderson | 12.11.2022Lessons & Carols Weekend Music helps us remember. Using the example of his grandfathers Alzheimer's disease progressing and the power of the mind when music was played, Pastor Anderson illustrates the way scripture is filled with the powerful songs of God's people, and what it does for us. These songs help the people remember who they are, all they have been through and who God is. When the music stops, sin creeps in, they turn away = spiritual alzheimer's. Sin makes us forget...blinds us to the memories of God's grace and faithfulness...and takes...and takes...and takes...2022-12-1109 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Rev. Luke Anderson | 12.10.2022The Mustard Seed: Small Faith or Transformational Faith?2022-12-1003 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Conversation with Pastor Jacob Schultz & Rev. Dr. Daniel Paavola - Transformational Faith - Zachariah & Elizabeth | 12.09.2022Pastor Jacob Schultz - Pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton, Wisconsin Guest: Rev. Dr. Daniel Paavola - Department of Theology Chair, Professor of Theology at Concordia University Wisconsin Focusing on Luke 1:5-25; 57-66, along with the St. Paul Value "Transformational Faith," Pastor Jacob Schultz and Rev. Dr. Daniel Paavola discuss Zachariah and his faith...and at a moment in time, his lack of faith when he was met with the angel Gabriel and told that, while older, his wife Elizabeth would bear his son. This lack of faith did have a consequence...he was...2022-12-0928 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Rev. Dr. Timothy Maschke | 12.8.2022A Devotional Thought: As we continue our Advent season, we are reminded of the fact that we celebrate several comings of our Lord--His birth, His coming to us in faith, and His coming again at the End of Time. May be always be prepared. Come, Lord, Jesus.2022-12-0802 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message by Rev. Jacob Schultz | 12.6.2022Watch the video here: https://vimeo.com/778617630 2022-12-0603 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Conversation with Pastor Jacob Schultz & Rev. Dr. Kevin Voss - Transformational Faith - Joseph | 12.05.2022Pastor Jacob Schultz - Pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton, Wisconsin Guest: Rev. Dr. Kevin Voss - Director for the Concordia Center for Bioethics; Professor of Philosophy at Concordia University Wisconsin Focusing on Matthew 1:18-25, along with the St. Paul Value "Transformational Faith," Pastor Jacob Schultz and Rev. Dr. Kevin Voss discuss the role of faith when Joseph was told of Mary's pregnancy. Only when an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream did he fully understand and accept God's will for Mary and her future son, Jesus. Rev. Dr. Voss also discusses his...2022-12-0528 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WITransformational Faith: Bear Fruit! | Rev. Jacob Schultz | 12.4.2022 “Transformational Faith: Bear Fruit!” by Rev. Jacob Schultz, based on Matthew 3:1-12. 2022-12-0514 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Rev. Luke Anderson | 12.3.2022You, God, Weakness, and Power 2022-12-0303 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Conversation with Pastor Jacob Schultz & Rev. Dr. Timothy Maschke - Transformational Faith - John the Baptist | 12.02.2022Pastor Jacob Schultz - Pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton, Wisconsin Guest: Rev. Dr. Timothy Maschke - Retired Professor of Theology at Concordia University Wisconsin Concordia University Wisconsin; Pastor of Care Ministry at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton, Wisconsin Focusing on Mark 1:1-8, and the St. Paul Value "Transformational Faith," Pastor Jacob Schultz and Rev. Dr. Timothy Maschke discuss how John the Baptist is a transitional figure in the Book of Mark, as he prepares the way for Jesus and fulfilled Isaiah’s prophecy, “Prepare the way for the Lord; clear a straight path for...2022-12-0213 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Rev. Dr. Timothy Maschke 12.1.2022A Devotional Thought: What would the Christmas season (aka Advent-tide) be without music? We have such a blessing in our Christ-centered and biblical texts (canticles) that prepare us for Christmas. See Luke 1 and 2 for four canticles of the Church.2022-12-0102 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Rev. Jacob Schultz | 11.29.2022St. Paul Lutheran Church Sanctuary - Stained Glass Art Watch video here: https://vimeo.com/776346609 2022-11-2907 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Conversation with Pastor Jacob Schultz & Rev. Dr. Randy Ferguson - Transformational Faith - Mary | 11.28.2022Welcome to the first St. Paul Podcast! During the season of Advent, St. Paul will produce a special podcast to highlight the St. Paul value of Transformational Faith. Join us as our pastors and their guests dive into Scripture and see how God transforms lives. God is active in the Bible, and He is active in our lives as well. The podcast will be twice a week (Monday & Friday) during Advent as we are encouraged by God’s work and the transformational faith He gives. Pastor Jacob Schultz - Pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton, Wisconsin...2022-11-2813 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Rev. Luke Anderson | 11.26.2022Be Like Paul: Making the Most of Every Opportunity 2022-11-2802 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Rev. Dr. Timothy Maschke | 11.24.2022A Devotional Thought on this Thanksgiving Day: God provides us with a great resource for thanksgiving in the psalms! There are over 30 references to thanksgiving in the psalms. Join the psalmists as you thank God for all the blessings you have enjoyed this past year and for His continuing promises to you.2022-11-2801 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIWho Loves Leftovers? | Rev. Jacob Schultz | Thanksgiving 11.24.2022Who Loves Leftovers? by Pastor Schultz based on Deuteronomy 8:1-10. 2022-11-2813 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIWhat's The Difference? | Rev. Dr. Timothy Maschke | 11.20.2022Based on Malachi 3:13-18 2022-11-2811 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Rev. Luke Anderson | 11.19.2022Biblical Teaching: A Value of the Bereans 2022-11-1903 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Rev. Dr. Timothy Maschke | 11.17.2022A Devotional Thought: "Though your sins are as scarlet, they shall be white as snow" (Isaiah 1:18). A reminder as we begin our snowy season in Wisconsin of God's cleansing forgiveness in Christ.2022-11-1702 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Rev. Jacob Schultz | 11.15.2022Visual elements/representations of the Law and Gospel at St. Paul. Video of this message: https://vimeo.com/772017818 Video on Ten Commandments Sculpture: https://vimeo.com/768759317 2022-11-1603 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIIt’s the End of the World as We Know It and I Feel…? | Rev. Luke Anderson | 11.13.2022“It’s the End of the World as We Know It and I Feel…?"2022-11-1312 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Rev. Luke Anderson | 11.12.2022The Comforting and Challenging Love of God 2022-11-1203 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Rev. Dr. Timothy Maschke | 11.10.2022A Devotional Thought on this Martin Luther's birthday.2022-11-1004 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Pastor Schultz | 11.8.2022A Message from Pastor Schultz 2022-11-0903 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIKeep Your Eyes Fixed On The Prize | Rev. Jacob Schultz | 11.6.2022Keep Your Eyes Fixed On The Prize by Pastor Schultz based on Revelation 7: 9-17. 2022-11-0616 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Rev. Luke Anderson | 11.5.2022Lesson from Acts 4: Pray for Boldness!2022-11-0603 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Rev. Dr. Timothy Maschke | 11.3.2022A Devotional Thought: This IS the day that the Lord has made! We rejoice and are glad in it (Psalm 118). As we remember those who have gone before us, we also continue the Reformation message of salvation by grace through faith in Christ Jesus. God bless you this week.2022-11-0301 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Rev. Jacob Schultz | 11.1.2022All Saints Day 2022-11-0103 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WINever Tire of the Gospel | Rev. Luke Anderson | 10.30.2022Based on Romans 3 2022-10-3116 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Rev. Luke Anderson | 10.29.2022The Message of Luke: Jesus is for YOU 2022-10-2902 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Rev. Dr. Timothy Maschke | 10.27.2022A Devotional Thought: Tender loving care! As God brings healing and strength to us through others, so He continues to show His grace, mercy, and peace in our times of need.2022-10-2702 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Rev. Jacob Schultz | 10.25.2022https://vimeo.com/764350483 2022-10-2704 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Tale As Old As Time | Rev. Jacob Schultz | 10.23.2022A Tale As Old As Time by Rev. Jacob Schultz, based on Genesis 4:1-15.2022-10-2515 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Rev. Luke Anderson | 10.22.2022Faith, Healing, and Salvation in Luke's Gospel 2022-10-2304 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Rev. Jacob Schultz | 10.18.2022A visit to The Providence Place with a piece of St. Paul history.2022-10-2305 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIContinue in What You Have Learned | Rev. Dr. Timothy Maschke | 10.16.2022Rev. Dr. Timothy Maschke Continue in What You Have Learned Based on 2Timothy 3:13-4:5 2022-10-2003 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Rev. Luke Anderson | 10.15.2022Lessons on Luke 11 2022-10-1803 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Rev. Dr. Timothy Maschke | 10.13.2022A Devotional Thought on "Beautiful Savior, King of Creation": As we experience Fall, we also see God's gift of beauty in creation.2022-10-1301 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Rev. Jacob Schultz & a Song from the St. Paul Male Choir | 10.11.2022A Message from Rev. Jacob Schultz & a Song from the St. Paul Male Choir 2022-10-1304 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Good Soldier of Christ Jesus | Rev. Luke Anderson | 10.09.2022Based on 2 Timothy 2:1-13 2022-10-1317 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Rev. Luke Anderson | 10.8.2022Lesson From Luke 6 2022-10-0803 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Devotional Thought from Rev. Dr. Timothy Maschke | 10.6.2022A Devotional Thought: A Time to Remember with the Psalmist--Psalm 77:11; Psalm 143:5; Psalm 119:55--and Jesus.2022-10-0602 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Message from Rev. Jacob Schultz | 10.5.2022Is Our Christian Life Like Golf? 2022-10-0503 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIAncient Prayers | Rev. Jacob Schultz | 10.2.2022Ancient Prayers 2022-10-0314 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIA Devotional Thought from Rev. Luke Anderson | 10.1.2022Staying Grounded in God's Word Biblical Teaching Reading Plan (Luke & Acts): https://tinyurl.com/OctReadingPlan 2022-10-0203 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIBiblical Teaching: Give Me Jesus | Rev. Luke Anderson | 9.25.2022"Biblical Teaching: Give Me Jesus" Biblical Teaching ” is one of our five values at St. Paul. Everything we believe, teach, and confess is grounded in the Living Word of our Loving God. The Word of God calls us to repentance. The Word of God declares the beautiful news of the Gospel. The Word of God equips us in our discipleship, as we in turn seek to equip every generation to live rooted in Jesus. 2022-09-2716 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIRooted In Jesus | Rev. Jacob Schultz | 9.18.2022Equipping Every Generation to Live Rooted in Jesus. This is our mission statement as a congregation here at St. Paul. Last week we explored the first part of this mission as we witnessed how God’s promises are from generation to generation. This week we see that from the very beginning to the very end, Gods people are rooted in Jesus. God had a plan, He has a plan, and He is working that plan. In our triumphs and struggles, Christians look to Jesus, who is the author and perfecter of our salvation. May God grant us this firm fo...2022-09-2013 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIMugwump or Disciple | Rev. Larry Prahl | 9.4.2022Sermon by Rev. Larry Prahl, Pastor Emeritus at St. Paul Lutheran, Grafton, WI. Based on Luke 14:25-35 2022-09-0518 min

St. Paul Lutheran Church Grafton, WIInstallation Service Message | Rev. John Schultz | 8-28-2022This message from Rev. John Schultz, Pastor from St. John Plymouth, WI was from the Installation Service of Rev. Jacob Schultz on Sunday, August 28, 2022, 2pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Grafton, WI. 2022-08-3109 min

Get Away To GraftonEpisode 13: A Food Truck and Festival Filled Summer in GraftonOn this month’s episode of Get Away to Grafton, we prepare for a summer of outdoor food and drink with local experts. We’ll hear about the second ever Beer on the Bridge in Grafton, Grafton’s brand-new Traveling Food Truck Tour, and from the owners of local food truck, That Taco Guy. Let’s get started! To begin, beer connoisseur and Grafton cheerleader Paul Alexander returns to Get Away to Grafton to talk about the second annual Beer on the Bridge tasting event. Paul, owner of 024 taproom in the Grafton Arts Mill, has always fe...2019-05-3100 min

Archinect Sessions One-to-One49 – Yvonne Farrell, director of Grafton Architects – winner of the RIBA International PrizeShortly after Grafton Architects won RIBA's inaugural International Prize for their UTEC campus in Lima, Peru, I spoke with the firm's director, Yvonne Farrell, to get the backstory to the project and discuss how the award might affect the firm in the long run. As an academic building, UTEC joins a rich collection of other institutional projects by the Dublin-based Grafton. 2016-12-1223 min