Church Bulletin - May 26, 2023

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May 26, 2023

In every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Philippians 4:6

Homebound

Doris Appold
Dorine Auernhammer
Gwen Bakus
Jon Ittner
Mike & Karen Kusch
Margaret Meyer
Julie Roark
RoseAnne Schmidt
Roy Schwab
Anna Spielhaupter
Tim Wegener
Shirley Ziegler

Special

Dean Bass
Wyatt Crouse (Dan Bourdow’s grandson)
Dave Foster
Debbie Kahihikolo (Denise Daly's sister)
Connie Makl (Jeremy Warren's aunt)
Herb Appold
Mary Ghosh (Schlicker relative; cancer)
Janet Hoerauf
Larry Kramer
Fuzz Appold
Leslie Kelley
Judy Coulter
Sandy Hafer
Lois Matthes
Muriel Romig
Tami Springer (Gail Gesinski’s sister)
Diane Rachwitz
Vaughn Begick
Howard Grantham
Jim Goss
Sonia Scheurs

This Week's Members

Herb Appold
Nicholas Begick
Roger & Linda Brown
Rick & Denise DuBay
Kyle Gillespie
Adam Jezowski
Eric LaFramboise
Howard & Sally McMullen
Jordan Rajewski
Micah Schultz
Chloe Warren
Shirley Ziegler

Sunday, May 28

Worship with Communion 8:00 a.m.

Bible Study 9:15 a.m.

Worship with Communion 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Night Youth Group 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Monday, May 29

Office Closed

Memorial Day - No School

Thursday, June 1

Board of Education Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Friday, June 2

Last Day of School - Early Dismissal 10:00 a.m.

Sunday, June 4

Graduation Sunday

Worship with Communion 8:00 a.m.

8th Grade Graduation

Bible Study 9:15 a.m.

Worship with Communion 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Night Youth Group 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Communion Statement

The Lord's Supper is celebrated here in the confession and glad confidence that our Lord, as He says, gives not only bread and wine, but His very body and blood to eat and drink for the forgiveness of sin. In joyful obedience to the clear teaching of our Lord Jesus those are invited to His table who trust His words, repent of all sin, and set aside any refusal to forgive and love as He forgives and loves us. They show forth His death until He comes. Because Holy Communion is a confession of the faith which is confessed at this altar, any who are not yet instructed, in doubt, or who hold a confession differing from that of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and so are unable to receive the Sacrament are invited to meditate on God's Word in the distribution hymns and pray for the day when divisions will have ceased. If you wish to receive communion in your pew, please inform an usher.

Church Attendance

Last Sunday - 297 (169, 128)

Altar Flowers

The altar flowers this Sunday are in memory of C. William Weis given by Karen Weis

Livestream

Facebook or YouTube

The Lutheran Hour

Sundays at 8:30 a.m. on WSAM 1400 AM

Donations mail to: Saginaw Valley Lutheran Hour; P.O. Box 133; Frankenmuth, MI 48734

Daily Bible Readings

May 28 - Colossians 4

May 29 - Psalm 50

May 30 - Psalms 51-53

May 31 - Proverbs 12

June 1 - Ephesians 1

June 2 - Ephesians 2

June 3 - Ephesians 3

This Sunday's Hymns

502, 650, 915, 503, 605, 515

It's Time For Our New Church Directory!

Church directory scheduling for photo sessions have started, before and after both services and continue every Sunday, until May 28. You can also schedule online if you are unable to in person. Online scheduling will only be available during the week Monday-Friday and will be disabled during the weekend, to allow for in person scheduling. You can click here for the online scheduling instructions.

*Additional photo days have been added: Tuesday, June 13, Wednesday, June 14 & Thursday, June 15.

We were able to add one more photography date for June 15th, since we’ve had such a great response. Could you please add that date to the bulletin this week? We will also need volunteers to help on the photography days, June 6th-10th and June 13th-15th

Volunteers are still needed to help with the sign up process before and after both services starting April 23 and continuing through May 28. We also need volunteers to help on the photo days as well, June 6-10 & June 13-15. Interested volunteers can call either Loretta Schlicker (989.233.9564) or Jane Bradshaw (989.274.7813).

Graduation Sunday - June 4

Save the Date and mark your calendar for Sunday, June 4, 2023. St. Paul will recognize the 8th grade graduates during the 8:00 a.m. service, and will celebrate their achievement with a cake reception in the Welcome Center following the service.

All High School and College/Grad School graduates are also invited and encouraged to attend either the 8:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. service. At the end of the service we will give thanks to God for His work in your accomplishments and find out about your future plans!

Cake & Card Anniversary Reception

There will be a cake & card reception by the Board of Education on June 4 to celebrate Vicar Schultz's 30th anniversary, as well as Justin Garcia and Kelly Wyman's 20th anniversary within the LCMS. If you wish to show your appreciation to Vicar, Justin and Kelly, a card box will be available.

Congratulations Rev. Dr. Dennis W. Matyas!

St. Paul is pleased to celebrate the academic accomplishments of Pastor Matyas. On Friday, May 19, 2023, Pastor was invested as a Doctor of Philosophy in Homiletics (preaching) from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO. This is the culmination of a major educational process that took 8 years to complete. You can read his work at (https://scholar.csl.edu/phd/150). Please join us in the Welcome Center for cake on June 4, following the 8:00 a.m. service.

175th Anniversary Celebration

The 175th Anniversary celebration of our church will be held on June 25th. Tickets are now on sale and will be available for purchase before and after church each Sunday and in the office until June 4.

Donations are being sought by businesses and individuals for the cost of the celebration. If you would like to donate, contact Vaughn Begick at 989 295-0209.

Youth Group Summer Bonfire Night!

Attention all high school aged youth: Please join us for a special Youth Group event on Saturday, June 10th, at Vicar Schultz’ house at 7:00pm until 11:00pm. There will be food, snacks, beverages, and games provided! Please bring a lawn chair and use the school parking lot for drop-off/pick-up. Invite your friends to join us for a fun evening! This is a different time and day than the normal Sunday Night Youth Group, and there will be no Sunday night gathering on the 11th.

In Search of Donations for Youth Group

The high school aged Youth Group is looking for a donation of the following items:

Foosball or air hockey table
Video game system such as GameCube or Wii

Donations do not need to be new; gently used items in working condition would be perfect!

Please call or text Caleb Schultz at (989) 450-9776 if you have one of these items that you would like to donate.

Volunteer and Registration Info for VBS

St. Paul VBS this year will be Monday, June 19 - Friday, June 23 in the Ministry Center, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Students going into Preschool through 6th grade are invited to join the "Stellar" crew. Click here to register a participant or sign up to volunteer! If you have questions, please contact Emily Bass 989-415-4969 or Tiffany List 989-225-8516.

Stewardship - An Act of Faith

Acts 2:1 – “When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place.” Pentecost is the Old Testament harvest festival, taking place around the time when the wheat and oats are ready to be brought in. Of course, this was an image and foreshadowing of the great harvest of humankind that God means to carry out through the preaching of His Word. God gives the seed, and God brings about the harvest. From first to last, in things temporal and things eternal, we stand only by His grace.

Brian's House 2023 Annual Golf Scramble

The 2023 Brian's House Annual Golf Scramble is scheduled for June 23, 2023.

Cost: $75/person (Includes: 18 holes of golf, golf cart, lunch from Rosie's Pies Bakery).

Location: Maple Leaf Golf Course

Teams: 4 person teams

Time: Check in at 8:00 a.m. with shotgun start at 9:00 a.m.

Prize: $10,000 hole in one contest (one winner only)

For more information contact Cindy Shaheen at 989-225-2659

Request for Oral History

Do you have some great memories of life here at St. Paul? Stories about customs and culture from years past? Events that made a particular impact on you? The 175th Anniversary Committee is looking to gather and compile a bit of oral history to share with the congregation in recognition of the anniversary. If you have something you’d like to share please contact Cathi Reymore, 989-225-1204 csreymore@gmail.com, Cheryl Leppek 989-460-8383 rancherlep@gmail.com, or Melissa Appold 989-225-6902 melissaappold@gmail.com

Valley Vision

The May issue of the VLHS Valley Vision is available here.

VLHS Ministry Updates

VL is seeking qualified candidates in the continued search for the Executive Director position. The ministry position description was recently updated. If you - or someone you know - may be interested in learning more about this leadership role, view the ministry position description at vlhs.com/executivedirector. Interested candidates may send a resume and cover letter to Board Chairperson Julie Neumann (jneumanncpa@yahoo.com) by June 7th.
The incoming Freshman class is on track to be the largest class in the last 6 years! If you, or someone you know, are interested in learning more about a VL education, contact Director of Admissions Amy Cooper (acooper@vlhs.com).
Mr. Billy Cmeyla has accepted a Call to join the ministry team at VLHS as the Dean of Students - thanks be to God!
Mr. Barry Wittig is retiring at the end of this school year after 32 years of faithful service.
67 seniors will graduate on June 11th! We celebrate their accomplishments to date and we look forward to watching them "launch" into the world, prepared to follow God's calling in their lives.
Valley Lutheran High School in Saginaw is looking to fill one part-time faculty position for teaching Physics and Physical Science beginning August 22, 2023. The ideal candidate would have an LTD and a high school science teaching certificate but other certifications and experience will be considered (i.e. certified in K-8 Science or experience as an Engineer). Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Dr. Lisa Meyers by mail (3560 McCarty Rd. Saginaw, MI 48603) or email (lmeyers@vlhs.com). Interviews are anticipated to begin middle of June and continue until the position is filled.

Thank you for continuing to keep the ministry of VLHS in your prayers!

Concordia night at the Great Lakes Loons

Join us June 29 for our second annual Concordia Night at Dow Diamond in Midland, MI (Great Lakes Loons). The Great Lakes Loons will be playing the Lansing Lugnuts in a classic match-up of western farm clubs (Dodgers, Athletics). The event, sponsored by CUAA alumna Katrina Kaschinske, financial advisor for Thrivent Financial, promises a night of family fun, food, and Christian fellowship. If you have any questions, please call John Richert, Director of Donor Relations, at 734-751-7545.

Wellspring’s FREE Children and Teens Grief camp

Wellspring is offering a free grief camp for children and teens who have lost a loved one to death. If you know of any child that may benefit from attending this camp, please share this letter and complete the referral form for each child. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Jane Olivier at 989-262-7411.

Old Testament Reading

Numbers 11:24–30

Moses went out and told the people the words of the LORD. And he gathered seventy men of the elders of the people and placed them around the tent. Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and took some of the Spirit that was on him and put it on the seventy elders. And as soon as the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied. But they did not continue doing it. Now two men remained in the camp, one named Eldad, and the other named Medad, and the Spirit rested on them. They were among those registered, but they had not gone out to the tent, and so they prophesied in the camp. And a young man ran and told Moses, “Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp.” And Joshua the son of Nun, the assistant of Moses from his youth, said, “My lord Moses, stop them.” But Moses said to him, “Are you jealous for my sake? Would that all the LORD’s people were prophets, that the LORD would put his Spirit on them!” And Moses and the elders of Israel returned to the camp.

Epistle

Acts 2:1–21

When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language. And they were amazed and astonished, saying, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language? Parthians and Medes and Elamites and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians—we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God.” And all were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” But others mocking said, “They are filled with new wine.” But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them, “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words. For these men are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of the day. But this is what was uttered through the prophet Joel: “‘And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams; even on my male servants and female servants in those days I will pour out my Spirit, and they shall prophesy. And I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke; the sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the day of the Lord comes, the great and magnificent day. And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.’”

Holy Gospel

John 7:37–39

On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” Now this he said about the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were to receive, for as yet the Spirit had not been given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.

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