Church Bulletin - September 23, 2022

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September 23, 2022

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
Vera Begick
Jon Ittner
Mike & Karen Kusch
Margaret Meyer
Irene Neumeyer
Julie Roark
RoseAnne Schmidt
Roy Schwab
Anna Spielhaupter
Tim Wegener
Frank & Carol Wozniak

Special

Dean Bass
Wyatt Crouse (Dan Bourdow’s grandson)
Larry Daly (Denise Daly's father; cancer)
Dave Foster
Debbie Kahihikolo (Denise Daly's sister)
Connie Makl (Jeremy Warren's aunt)
Irene Neumeyer (Sheffield Place)
Jack Robinson (Jan Kinney's grandson; leukemia)
Dave Sherry (cancer)
Doris Appold
Herb Appold
Marie Hendrick
John Ittner
Mary Ghosh (Schlicker relative; cancer)

This Week's Members

Sarah Appold
Kimberlyn Behmlander
Roger, Ashley & Ella Clauss
Robert & Jackie Engelhardt
Sandra Hafer
Marian Kernstock
Jacob List
Jeannine Neumeyer
Susan Rohrer
George & Judy Spielhaupter
Scott & Ann Weiss

Sunday, September 25

Worship with Communion 8 a.m.

(Grades 1 & 2 Sing)

Bible Study 9:15 a.m.

Worship with Communion 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Night Youth Group 5-7 p.m.

Monday, September 26

The 175th Anniversary Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 27

Choir 6;00 p.m.

Bell Choir 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 29

Youth Board Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 2

Worship with Communion 8 a.m.

Bible Study 9:15 a.m.

Worship with Communion 10:30 a.m.

Potluck 12:00 p.m.

Sunday Night Youth Group 5-7 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 - 323 (187, 136)

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

September 25 - 1Corinthians 13

September 26 - 1Corinthians 14

September 27 - 1Corinthians 15

September 28 - 1Corinthians 16

September 29 - Proverbs 22

September 30 - Psalms 106-107

October 1 - 2Corinthians 1

Stewardship - An Act of Faith

Amos 6:1a – “Woe to those who are at ease in Zion.” The Book of Amos is a warning to God’s people who have been given great material wealth. As Jesus Himself mentions, material blessings can turn into temptations – chiefly the temptation to think of ourselves as self-sufficient and independent. What does Amos suggest as a way to combat this temptation? First, faith in the Lord and dependence upon Him! And if our faith is right, we will want to follow the rest of Amos’ instructions – to bless the poor with our alms and to make sure the Lord’s House is properly cared for. In other words, we are called to align our actions with God’s priorities and put others ahead of ourselves.

2022 Church Directory

Please Help Keep the Church Records Updated!

The 2022 phone directory of St. Paul members will be printed this fall. Please take a moment to review your contact information that was printed last year in the 2021 phone directory. If information is outdated, please provide updates and/or changes as needed (e.g. new address(es), new email, new contact numbers, new family members added, family members who have moved away, etc.). Please email all updates to the office at office@stpaulbaycity.org

Fellowship Potluck on Sunday, October 2 at Noon

Please make plans to attend the next fellowship potluck on Sunday, October 2 at noon in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring a dish to pass. We look forward to seeing you there!

School Cafeteria Kid Assistant Volunteers

The St. Paul School Kitchen is looking for Cafeteria Kid Assistant Volunteers. Volunteers should arrive at 11:00 am and will be done by 12:30 pm. Duties include helping students with navigating the cafeteria procedures, cleaning tables between groups, and assisting students with opening food or drink containers. If interested, please check out the First Quarter Sign Up Genius here or contact the School Office at 989.684.4450. Only one volunteer is needed each day. Thanks for serving our school community!

Join us at the VLHS Homecoming Grand Tailgate Tonight!

Today, September 23, 2022, 4:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

All St. Paul Church & School families are welcome!!

-We will be providing grilled hot dogs and chips.

-Please bring a dish to pass, your own non-alcoholic beverage, lawn chairs or blankets for seating.

-Look for the blue tent with the St. Paul signs around it set up between the driveways at Valley.

-To park: Please drop your stuff and passengers in the unloading zone by the tailgate area and then proceed to the rest of the parking lot or the grass lot to the west of the driveway to park.

-Staying for the game? Seating in the stands could be tight so you’re welcome to bring your lawn chairs into the game and find a seat around the track toward the end zones with other VL fans!

-Does your child have an EVENT PASS from a VL camp this summer? Use it for complimentary family admittance to the game!

-We are looking forward to a fun filled evening!

(Please remember VLHS is a no alcohol/drug zone.)

St. Paul PTO Dry Dock Fundraiser

Join us at our upcoming Dry Dock Fundraiser, Downtown Bay City on

October 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th.

Volunteer to help at the event by clicking here.

Click here to read the Drydock Q & A.

Women's Fall Day Retreat

Lay Your Burden Down

How do you take a small next step following Jesus without carrying the burden of being a good Christian, or good woman, or good mom, or friend, or wife, or ... ? How can you see discipleship as a series of mini-adventures with the Holy Spirit, covered by a relationship of mutual delight with your heavenly Father?

Join singer/songwriter Brooke Orozco and award-winning author Justin Rossow as they help you pause, refresh, and reset.

Date: Saturday, October 22, 2022

Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Location: St Paul Ministry Center at St Paul Lutheran Church in Bay City

Cost: $50 (includes a catered lunch)

Early Registration Discount: $40 if paid in full by October 1st

Registration and fellowship will begin at 8:30am. A light breakfast will be available.

To register, you can stop in the back of church or the ministry center at the end of each church service over the next several weeks, stop by or call the Church Office at 989-684-4450.

JOY (Joyful Older Youth) Outing Cancelled

Unfortunately the upcoming JOY outing has been cancelled.

Scholastic Book Fair – Save the Date!

Mark your calendar! St. Paul’s Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the gym on October 24th through October 28th. All sales earn free books for our school! Over the last three years, St. Paul’s Scholastic Book Fair has earned $4,800 in free books and resources. Families donated an additional 175 books to our classrooms and library. YOU can be a part of this year’s success! Consider partnering with St. Paul by shopping at the Book Fair or donating in support of our classrooms and library. For more information, contact Kristen Glasser: 989-529-2962

Almost Time for Trunk-or-Treat!

Join us Friday, October 28th from 6-7pm, at the school parking lot and playground for trick-or-treating! Come host a treat trunk and enjoy the buzz of costumed kid excitement while hanging out with some of your favorite people!

The event will be all outdoors again this year. Light snacks and drinks will be available. *Rain date: Saturday, Oct 29th, 1-2pm.

Treat trunks: Please plan for around 150 kids, although we may have more. Register with Katie to make sure you are updated in case of inclement weather. Text 989.225.3532 or email squaretangle@gmail.com

Wanted: New or Gently Used Shoes!

The Poland & Alaska Mission trips will be collecting new & gently used shoes over the next few months as a fundraiser for the trips. These shoes are then used to help 3rd world countries establish sustainable business. There will be a tote at the back of church for the shoes to be put in. Please tie the laces together or buckle the shoes together (rubber bands will also be available to attach shoe pairs).

Valley Vision

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

Valley Lutheran Information Night

Valley Lutheran invites current 7th and 8th graders and their parents to our Fall Information Night, a station-based, one-hour, on-the-move opportunity to experience Valley Lutheran! Hear how Valley is a place students prepare, belong, and excel! Arrivals begin at 6 p.m. on Monday, October 24 with the last tour beginning at 7:00 p.m. Please let us know you're coming and choose your arrival time by clicking here. Contact Director of Communications & Admissions Amy Cooper at acooper@vlhs.com or 989-790-1676 with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!

Zion Auburn Smorgasbord

The Ladies of Zion Lutheran Church of Auburn will be having a take-out only Smorgasbord Dinner and Country Store on Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the churches school located at Eleven Mile and Seidler Roads northwest of Auburn. The take out meal price is $12 per take-out. The Country Store be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and feature Christmas items, sweethearts, plants, home-grown produce, candy, baked goods and hand crafted-items.

Old Testament Reading

Amos 6:1–7

“Woe to those who are at ease in Zion,

and to those who feel secure on the mountain of Samaria,

the notable men of the first of the nations,

to whom the house of Israel comes!

Pass over to Calneh, and see,

and from there go to Hamath the great;

then go down to Gath of the Philistines.

Are you better than these kingdoms?

Or is their territory greater than your territory,

O you who put far away the day of disaster

and bring near the seat of violence?

“Woe to those who lie on beds of ivory

and stretch themselves out on their couches,

and eat lambs from the flock

and calves from the midst of the stall,

who sing idle songs to the sound of the harp

and like David invent for themselves instruments of music,

who drink wine in bowls

and anoint themselves with the finest oils,

but are not grieved over the ruin of Joseph!

Therefore they shall now be the first of those who go into exile,

and the revelry of those who stretch themselves out shall pass away.”

Epistle

1 Timothy 3:1–13

The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church? He must not be a recent convert, or he may become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil. Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into a snare of the devil. Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things. Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

Holy Gospel

Luke 16:19–31

[Jesus said:] “There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores. The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried, and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. And he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.’ But Abraham said, ‘Child, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner bad things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.’ And he said, ‘Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father’s house— for I have five brothers—so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.’ But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.’ And he said, ‘No, father Abraham, but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.’ He said to him, ‘If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.’”

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