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Church Bulletin Announcements
May 12, 2023
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In every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Philippians 4:6
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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
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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
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This Week's Members
- Floyd & Julia Appold
- Jeremy, Elizabeth, Ava & Ally Begick
- Joseph Brown
- Jill & Dan Dralle & Megan Pickell
- Lisette Gibson
- Tyler Jaskiewicz
- Joshua, Kelly, Hayden & Jack Kusterer
- Dwight & Duana McCulloch
- Ann Rajewski
- David & Heidi Schultz
- Connie Wajer
- Richard Zeilinger
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Sunday, May 14
Worship with Communion 8:00 a.m.
Bible Study 9:15 a.m.
Worship with Communion 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 18
Ascension Day Worship 3:30 p.m.
Ascension Day Worship 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 21
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.
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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 - 331 (214, 117)
Livestream
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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 14 - Psalms 44-45
May 15 - Proverbs 11
May 16 - 2Thessalonians 1
May 17 - 2Thessalonians 2
May 18 - 2Thessalonians 3
May 19 - Psalms 46-47
May 20 - Philippians 1
This Sunday's Hymns
821, 469, 556, 645, 353, 844
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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
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 will also need volunteers to help on the photo days as well, June 6th through the 10th. Interested volunteers can call either Loretta Schlicker (989.233.9564) or Jane Bradshaw (989.274.7813).
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JOY Meeting - Thursday, May 18
On Thursday, May 18 at 1:00 p.m. we have a guest speaker Kristal Corrion, CDP CADDCT. She will talk about how to know what to expect as the brain ages and how to know what's normal and what's not. Kristal is a certified Dementia Practitioner & Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia care trainer. This is open to call who are interested in learning more about Dementia.
Help - Wheelchair Ramp Needed
A wheelchair ramp for Vaughn Begick is needed. A 27 foot ramp is being requested. If anyone has any information or can help, please call Margie Begick at 989-686-0578.
Sunday School - Thank You
May 21 will be the last Sunday of Sunday School for this school year. Thank you to our teachers Natalie List, Kayla Schlicker, Shasta Duffey, Katie Helmreich and Valerie Matyas, blessings in your summer! Catherine and Tiffany
Wellspring Auxiliary Meeting
There will be no Auxiliary meeting at Wellspring this May. They are hoping to have a meeting in September.
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.
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.
Friendship Circle - Wellspring In Gathering
Be a blessing to others who are in need! Friendship Circle is sponsoring an in -gathering for Wellspring Lutheran Services. The items collected will be used to help families in need and crisis. There will be a box in the Ministry Center and in the back of church for items. We will be collecting items until May 14th.
The following items are needed:
• All size diapers
• All size underwear
• All size socks
• School supplies
• Toiletry items
• Cleaning supplies
• Toilet paper
• Paper Towels
• Feminine Hygiene Products
• Gift Cards for Walmart
• Gift Cards for Meijer
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.
Spring Clean-up - Church Basement
It's time to tidy up the church basement. Unfortunately it can become a black hole where things 'we might need someday' languish for years on end. If you/your organization has items that do need to be stored in the basement, please take a few minutes to sort through, dispose of the unwanted, and, preferable place in a container, but at least label. Anything unclaimed by May 16 will be disposed of. Please contact Tom Appold, 989-686-1417, with questions or to discuss options.
Stewardship - An Act of Faith
John 14:15 – “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” Jesus is clear: our obedience to His Word comes from our love for Him. But where does that love come from? Jesus tells us that as well: “Her sins, which are many, are forgiven — for she loved much” (Luke 7:47). Christ shows us His love and gives us the forgiveness of our sins, which causes love to well up in us and thereby keep the commandments of Jesus. For after all, the summary of the Law is “love.”
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).
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
Help Needed
About eight years or so ago, Pastor Steven Malburg (LCMS) visited St. Paul's just before he began his new ministry of foreign missionary work. He and his family went to Sri Lanka. They are coming back to America this summer to reconnect with family and mission partners and he has some requests. He is looking for a home base here in Michigan. He is wondering if anyone has or knows of a place for five or six people at a reasonable rate. He is also looking for a vehicle to travel with that they could borrow, rent or buy. He can be contacted at smalburg@yahoo.com.
Get Ready for the 2023-2024 School Year!
Enrollment is open for St. Paul congregation members, current families and the community for the 2023-2024 school year. Click here for enrollment information.
Fourth Quarter Cafeteria Kid Assistant Volunteers
Thank you to our Third Quarter Cafeteria Kid Assistant Volunteers! You helped our students navigate the cafeteria procedures, cleaned tables between groups, and assisted students with opening food and drink containers. We appreciate you! If you would like to help during the fourth quarter, please check out the Fourth Quarter Sign Up Genius here. Only one volunteer is needed each day from 11:00 am -12:30 pm. Thanks for your help serving our school community!
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
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Saginaw Valley Zone of the Lutheran Laymen's League
All members of the Lutheran Laymen’s League are invited to the Q2 meeting of the Saginaw Valley Zone of the Lutheran Laymen’s League to be held at St. Paul Bay City 6100 Westside Saginaw Road at 6:30 pm Monday May 22. Important decisions are being made regarding the zone bylaws and the long-term operation of Camp Lu Lay Lea. Input and support of league members is needed to ensure sustainability of the zone and the camp. If you can’t attend the meeting but have input you would like to share or if you would like to participate via Zoom, please contact Paul Moeller at pamoeller@aol.com or 989-631-1017.
Valley Vision
The April issue of the VLHS Valley Vision is available here.
VLHS Spring Concert
The VLHS Music Department invites you to their Spring Music Concert featuring Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Mixed Chorus, and Golden Voice. The concert will be held on Tuesday, May 23 at 6 p.m. at the Worship & Event Center (WEC) at St. Lorenz in Frankenmuth. As part of the evening the musicians will be premiering a new piece that was specifically commissioned for this event from Scott Ostrander! We look forward to seeing you there!
VLHS Summer Camps
Valley Lutheran is excited to once again invite middle school students to summer camps at Valley Lutheran in June! With many sports and extra-curricular favorites returning, and new offerings in Baking and Trap Shooting, it's sure to be a fun summer! Head to www.vlhs.com/camps for full offerings, schedule, and registration information. Early registration runs through May 24. Contact Tasha Mulder, Summer Camp Coordinator, at tmulder@vlhs.com with any questions. We look forward to being a part of your summer!
Valley Lutheran High School Association Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Valley Lutheran High School Association will be held Wednesday, May 17 beginning at 7 p.m. in the high school’s resource center.
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. Ticket details will be available next month. If you have any questions, please call John Richert, Director of Donor Relations, at 734-751-7545.
German Worship Service – May 14
On Sunday, May 14th, St. Lorenz’s monthly German worship service will be held at 11:00 am in the Church - 1030 W. Tuscola Rd., Frankenmuth. The service continues the yearlong sermon series on the Ten Commandments entitled “God’s Divine Design.” This month’s focus is on the Third Commandment and how we “remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy” in our lives of faith. The service features German liturgy and an English sermon by Vicar Adam entitled “Sabbath Rest”. Emily Haubenstricker will sing a solo “Sei Lob und Ehr' dem höchsten Gut” (All Praise to God, Who Reigns Above) and the congregation will join in singing favorite hymns: “Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier“ (Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word), “Was mein Gott will, das g'scheh' allzeit” (The Will of God Is Always Best), “Gott Heil'ger Geist, hilf uns mit Grund” (O Holy Spirit, Grant Us Grace) and „ Heut' fangen wir in Gottes Nam'n“ (As We Begin Another Week).
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Old Testament Reading
Acts 17:16–31
While Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols. So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be there. Some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also conversed with him. And some said, “What does this babbler wish to say?” Others said, “He seems to be a preacher of foreign divinities”—because he was preaching Jesus and the resurrection. And they took hold of him and brought him to the Areopagus, saying, “May we know what this new teaching is that you are presenting? For you bring some strange things to our ears. We wish to know therefore what these things mean.” Now all the Athenians and the foreigners who lived there would spend their time in nothing except telling or hearing something new. So Paul, standing in the midst of the Areopagus, said: “Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious. For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription, ‘To the unknown god.’ What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you. The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything. And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place, that they should seek God, in the hope that they might feel their way toward him and find him. Yet he is actually not far from each one of us, for “‘In him we live and move and have our being’; as even some of your own poets have said, “‘For we are indeed his offspring.’ Being then God’s offspring, we ought not to think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by the art and imagination of man. The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent, because he has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed; and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead.”
Epistle
1 Peter 3:13–22
Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil. For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, in which he went and proclaimed to the spirits in prison, because they formerly did not obey, when God’s patience waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through water. Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers having been subjected to him.
Holy Gospel
John 14:15–21
[Jesus said:] “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you. “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Yet a little while and the world will see me no more, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. In that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you. Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.”
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