The original Constitution was written in the handwriting of Pastor Oepke and dated November 5, 1886. In the Constitution the members called their religious society by the name of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church and confessed the Bible as the work of God, also the interpretation of the Bible according to the Lutheran confession as contained in the Small Catechism of Luther. In the first meeting the members passed a resolution that new hymn books, when purchased , should be obtained from the Wisconsin Synod. In 1887 the members were obligated to furnish one-half cord of wood to the church for heating the building for services. Likewise it is observed that the annual salary for the pastor was $60 and by resolution of the congregation no corpse was permitted taken into the church at funerals in those days, until the embalming methods improved. This resolution was rescinded as of June 7, 1913. Beginning in 1889 the congregation took steps to provide Christian training for its children by engaging a member, Julius Krueger, to teach two months for a salary of $26. This concern for the Christian upbringing of children has been evident throughout the history of our church.

The first funeral was that of Frederick Krueger who died at the age of 71 and was buried July 16, 1886. The first marriage on January 22, 1887 united Herman Stiede and Bertha Stahlkopf. The first confirmation, and the only one that year, was August Frederick Herman Bohm, son of Carl Bohm and his wife Mathilde, nee Fenske, who received the rite of Confirmation on March 25, 1888. The first celebration of the Lord's Supper took place June 24, 1888 when 12 were guests at the Lord's Table. The first janitor was hired at the annual meeting of 1892. His duties were to heat the church for services at $2 per year. In the latter half of 1892 Pastor Oepke accepted a call into another parish.

The second pastor to serve this parish was Gustav Press (1892 - 1901), who came in answer to a call sent through the president of the Wisconsin Synod. He was installed on January 22, 1893 by Pastor P. Huth. While we today take a church organ for granted, it was different in the early days. Singing was done without organ accompaniment. Therefore, in January 1894 Julius Krueger was the first officially elected singing leader of the congregation whose duty it was to give the tone of the hymn and lead the singing. What a blessing for a congregation who had a person with a loud voice and a good musical ear. Such a combination resulted in good a cappella singing of hymns so that the Gospel truths were sung into the hearts of the people.

It was also common practice in the early days to have a "Reading Service" whenever the pastor was hindered in arriving to conduct a service. So, in 1894, the first resolution was passed to purchase a sermon book for use in "Reading Services" in the pastor's absence. However, who the official reader was among the laymen is not recorded. For a time around 1895 the pastor instructed the children after the Sunday service every two weeks. The early fathers were concerned about keeping the members on the narrow way to eternal life. Therefore, they practiced brotherly admonition as they approached a member for poor attendance at church services and for absences at the congregational meetings. Such admonition had its blessings for it accomplished a God pleasing purpose.

The secretary's minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted for the first time in January 1897 and thereafter.

The first annual treasurer's report was read and recorded at the annual meeting in 1898. In the same year it was decided to conduct evening Lenten services for the first time. Although the congregation was not as yet a member of the Synod, it designated the collections of New Year's Day and Good Friday 1900 for Synod's Debt Liquidation. In the same year the first auditing committee was elected to audit the treasurers books.

It was evident that the congregation was continually concerned about bringing up the children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Therefore, the members were often reminded of their obligation to send their children to the Church's school and to remember their school dues. Pastor Press accepted a call to another parish and during the vacancy it was decided to conduct a reading service every two weeks.

On April 14, 1901 the Reverend Ernest Haese (1901 - 1902), formerly of Peshtigo, Wisconsin, was installed as the third Pastor of St. Paul's Congregation by Pastor Kronka. During his term as pastor, the congregation decided that the liturgy be sung in the services. Lenten services were conducted in the morning for a time. When certain young people were remiss in their duties, a resolution was passed that young people who owned property would not received the congregations benefits unless they join. Pastor Haese received a call to another parish and accepted the call.

On November 9, 1902 the Reverend J. G. Pohley (1902 - 1909) became the fourth pastor of our parish being installed by Pastor Hinnemthal of Kaukauna, Wisconsin. Besides serving the two congregations of his parish, he started a congregation at Lanstadt and served it for several years. He also gathered and served a group at Laney for some time. In 1903 St. Paul's Church began paying the pastor's salary quarterly instead of annually. In April 1904, years of planning for a new church was begun. Various plans were considered but none were undertaken. Also the possibility of joining our Synod was discussed but not acted upon. In 1909 Pastor J. G. Pohley received and accepted a call to another parish.

On November 15, 1909 it was resolved to extend a pastoral call jointly with Friedens Church. On January 16, 1910 the Reverend L. Kasper (1910 - 1913) was installed as the fifth pastor. During his pastoral the minutes contained several references to the beginning of Sunday School for children. It was also resolved to build a new church during the Summer of 1910. The council was authorized to purchase new pews, altar and pulpit. Pastor Bergman of Fond du Lac and Pastor Ernst of Green Bay were invited to preach at the dedication of the new church in the year 1911. A new and revised constitution was adopted October 15, 1911. Following a lingering illness Mrs. Kasper was called to her eternal rest in 1912. Soon after Pastor Kasper left our church accepting a call to another parish January 1, 1913.

The church was built on the south side of the road, that now is the St. Paul's Cemetery. The Church was a plain frame building with the outside covered with brick. There was also a shed east of the church where the pastors kept their horses and later parked their cars in it.

The members who served as organists and are named in the minutes are Hilda Bohm, Mildred Raaths and Ella Bohm. In 1915 the congregation began paying 25¢ a Sunday for playing the organ during the service. The services were all in the German language.

In 1916 a well was dug on the church property. The lightening rods were installed in 1919. In March 1925 the congregation realized that German services alone would not serve those who were unfamiliar with the language and, therefore, resolved that in addition to the regular German services, extra English services were to be provided by the pastor, that the Gospel of Christ may also bring its blessing upon the English speaking people. From the first financial report included in the minutes of 1927, the receipts for the year were $574.58 and the disbursements were $489.70 leaving a balance of $84.88. The exterior wood of the church was painted in 1924 and the interior in 1927, most of the exterior of the church was brick.

The Ladies Aid in April 1937, to make money for projects planned to aid our church, a chili supper with fancy work and quilt sale was held at the Albert Radtke garage. In July 1937 an ice cream and pie social was held on the lawn of Mrs. Frank Muck. Just to compare prices for 1937 and now, the bill for supplies was, for bread and wieners - $3.96; berries -$2.15; sugar - 40¢ and ice cream and cones - $6.15.

Beginning in 1939 plans were made to either build a new church or remodel the old church. After many meetings it was resolved in a historic meeting to remodel the old church, enlarge it and move it across the road, placing it upon the previously built foundation. The land was purchased from Marie Krause for the sum of $1.00. A bell was also purchased from a church in Shawano. The entire cost was $7,265.10. When the church was remodeled, each voting member was asked to send one person to help when needed or he would be assessed $1.00 a day for every day they did not help. We attempted to find the cornerstone of the church, if there was one put in when the church was remodeled, but no one knew anything about it, as most of the older members that were at the dedication have passed away.

In a Joint meeting of both congregations held on August 15, 1940 candidate Victor Weyland was called to become the 7th pastor of St. Paul's. He was installed on September 22, 1940. His salary then was $30 per month. We also paid $17.50 for half the price of moving him here. We also paid $5.00 per month toward the rental of the Pastor's residence.