The history of St. Paul's congregation takes us back into the old country. Our ancestors once lived in Germany. Fredrick William III, King of Prussia, was the ruler at the time. In 1842 they left Germany to seek religious freedom and an opportunity to earn a better living. After many weeks at sea they landed in New York. The Germans then headed west and located near Ixonia, Wisconsin. There a congregation was established in July 1849 under the leadership of Rev. J.M. Heckendorf. This was also known as St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and still exists today. more>>

3 Year Plan Outline - July 2011 thru June 2014

Guiding Principles/Foundation Statements
We will be faithful to the word.
We will be faithful with the word.
We are committed to our congregation's mission, vision, and 3-year plan.
We are committed to bind the generations inside our congregation.
We are committed to an energized church body.
We are committed to the unified operation of our church and school ministires.

Ongoing Congregational Commitments (Years One-Three+)
Radio Broadcast (Worship Committee)
Annual enroll 100+ children K-8 at our St. Paul's Lutheran School (BOCE)
Annual enroll 40+ preschool children at our Little Lambs Preschool (BOCE)
Annually evaluate our called workers (BOCE & Elders)
Caring for and apreciating our called workers (Stewardships)
Vacation Bible School (Evangelism)
Sunday School (BOCE)
Existing Property Maintenance (BOT)
Existing Property Maintenance (BOT)
Effective coordination + communication amongst all congregation boards, councils, and committees (Executive Council)

Year One, First Half: Progress Board (July 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011

Board of Elders
Create a Nominating Committee by October 2011
Organize Stewardship Committee/Board
Organize Evangelism Committee/Board
Organize an Altar Guild

Board of Christian Education
Begin capital fund raising for the classroom addition
Revitalize Youth Group
Improve the coordination of Cradle Roll

Board of Trustees
Complete network update*

Stewardship Committee/Board
Complete a Time & Talents Survey

Executive Council
Establish Building Committee for classroom addition
Establish Capital Fund Raising committee for classroom addition
Complete all job descriptions

Worship Committee
Plan for instrumental and media area in balcony

* completed projects