Christ came to serve and set an example for us to follow. We know that when we serve others we are honoring HIM. Further, we know that God created all of us as unique individuals, with unique talents. The Bible instructs us to use these talents for God's purpose. Many of the programs conducted at St. Paul are designed to serve others. To list them all would require more space than this web page allows. Shown below are but a few of the ways St. Paul members share their talents:
- Sing in St. Paul singers (adults and teens) or Hosanna Singers (children in Grade 2 and up.)
- Ring Handbells in St. Paul Ringers (adults and teens).
- Play guitar and/or sing in Worship Ensemble. Play an instrument for prelude music or with one of the choirs.
- Become an usher, greeter, lector, lay assistant or acolyte
- Prepare the church altar for weekly communion or help decorate the church as we change from one season to another
- Quilt and enjoy lively fellowship on Thursdays with our Quilters group
- Volunteer for Greening of Detroit and Habitat for Humanity work projects in Detroit
- Teach Sunday School
- Volunteer to help with costumes or props for the Music Theater Day Camp
- Drive our van to bring the elderly to worship
- Serve on one of the standing Committees (Community Ministry, Education, Fellowship, Finance, Membership & Outreach,Property, Worship and Youth)
- Coordinate the music, lectors and communion assistants for Saturday services.
- Plant and maintain the gardens and landscaped areas surrounding the church property.
- Visit members who are shut-in and unable to attend worship at St. Paul
- Volunteer to clean the road segment that St. Paul maintains for Adopt-A-Road
- Donate blood to the Red Cross in blood drives at the church twice a year
- Donate your returnable cans and bottles for mission support
- Cooperate with area churches in providing meals for the homeless
St. Paul Supports several groups by sharing use of our facilities:
- Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon - Sunday and Tuesday evenings
- TOPS - Monday evenings
- Oakwood Village Senior Citizens - Tuesday afternoons
