Pastor
Rev. John M. M. Holyer
Pastor Holyer was welcomed to St. Paul in June of 2023, along with his beautiful wife, Miranda, and daughters, Greta & Eleanor. In addition being a husband, a father and serving as a pastor, he enjoys healthy debate, sarcasm, using power tools, reading, watching movies, sports, and the occasional good beer.
After graduating from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, in 2006, Pastor Holyer received his first call to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Napoleon, OH, serving there until December of 2014. From December 2014 to June 2023, he served as pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church, in Lansing, IL, prior to coming to Annapolis.
A favorite quote: [said of God] “For Thou hast made us for Thyself, and our hearts are restless till they rest in Thee.” – St. Augustine of Hippo, Confessions (Book One, part I)
A favorite verse: “Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.” (Revelation 2:10) This is the verse that I chose at my confirmation at age 14. I believe I was captivated by the Christian martyrs who paid the ultimate price, dying for their faith. As I’ve gotten older, I gained a much deeper appreciation for the daily sacrifices we are called to make for our faith and for all those we are called by Christ to love. Though we do not die for our faith, we are still called to submit our lives to Christ. For me that meant serving as a pastor.
Church Council
President
Meghan Lawson
Vice President
OPEN
Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Financial Secretary
Sandy & Jason Lui, Ellen Phipps, David Lawson
Secretary
Jill Ray
Head Elder
Duane Sheldon
Christian Fellowship
Sylvia Rose
Mission Board Chair
Elfie Eberle
Property Board Chair
Jamie Jaseph
Stewardship & Christian Resources Board Chair
Steve Hopp
Worship Board Chair
Bob Worsham
Christian Education Board Chair
David Schultz
Historical Highlights of St. Paul
September 14, 1952
First organization meeting-42 present.
Sunday afternoon services scheduled.
St. Paul, Annapolis, a mission under taking of St. Paul's Glen Burnie.
September 1953
Vicar C. Querbach of Detroit, MI, began regular duties at Annapolis.
Church party was organized
Worship service held in Annapolis Recreation Center auditorium.
July 1, 1954
Board of Missions and Church Extension of the Southeastern District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod assumes responsibility for the Annapolis Mission
August 1, 1954
Rev. Nau ordained and installed as Pastor of St. Paul, Annapolis
April 14, 1955
Rogers Heights property purchased as site for new church edifice
October 7, 1956
Ground broken for new edifice
January 27, 1957
Cornerstone laid for new edifice
June 2, 1957
Dedication of new church