Homebound

• Doris Appold
• Gwen Bakus
• Jon Ittner
• Mike & Karen Kusch
• Margaret Meyer
• RoseAnne Schmidt
• Shirley Ziegler
• Janet Hoerauf
• Lea Roma
• Julie Roark

Special

• Dean Bass
• Larry Kramer
• Judy Coulter
• Lois Matthes
• Jeff Heckman
• Karen Berger
• Tim Weiman family
• Tiffany Switek
• Sue Clark (Howard Grantham's sister)
• Wayne Schmidt
• Shirley Ziegler
• Deborah Berger
• Helen Wagner
• Larry Strawn
• Frank Lintzner
• Frank Wozniak
• Tim Gillespie (cancer)
• Chad Jaskiewicz
• Ardith Reuther
• Sandy Hafer (Hospice)
• Terry Burkhard
• Adam Oswald
• Samuel Weis
• Posie Weis
• Bob Schlicker
• Pam Burkhard 

This Week's Members

• Rachel Appold
• Gene & Viola Behmlander
• Robert Brown
• Hilda Dijak 
• Jill, Evangeline, & Blue Friske
• Kennedi Hardy
• Rosemarie Jozwiak
• Megan, Kaleb, & Cylis Kusterer
• Adam Mason
• Adam, Michelle, & Chelsea Oswald
• Gary & Debra Sawicki
• Janice Whyte

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 - 357 (219, 138)

Mid-week Lenten Service - 186 (131, 55)

Altar Flowers

The Altar Flowers this Sunday, March 30, are in honor of Gerald Appold's 95th birthday on April 4, given by family.

The Side Flowers this Sunday, March 30, are given by Carol & Alan Hayward, in memory of their son, Brett Snable.

Acolyte Schedule

Click here to see the January-March 2025 Acolyte Schedule.

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

March 30 - Exodus 28

March 31 - Exodus 29

April 1 - Exodus 30

April 2 - Exodus 31

April 3 - Exodus 32

April 4 - Psalm 86

April 5 - Exodus 33

This Sunday's Hymns

571, 543, 434, 915, 432, 528, 556, 744

Church & School Spring Apparel Store - Last Call

The Church and School Spring Apparel store will close this Monday, March 31. Orders will then be fulfilled and delivered to the school and the office will contact you if you placed an order.

This is the third of three campaigns throughout the 2024-2025 school year. The next store will be in the fall of 2025. If you have any questions, please contact office@stpaulbaycity.org. Thank you for supporting St. Paul Lutheran Church & School.

Click here to access the Church & School Spring Apparel store.

Cemetery - Christmas Decorations

Spring is here! The sextons are kindly requesting that all Christmas decorations please be removed by May 1. Thank you!

Thank You

Thank you for all of the support, thoughts, and prayers during my recent hip surgery. Much appreciated. - Brian Appold

Wednesday Evening Lenten Suppers

Lenten Suppers are coming your way, here is the lineup:

Here is the line up so far:

April 2 – VBS

April 9 – Rec Committee

Come enjoy the food and fellowship!

VBS - Lenten Supper

"Please Join the ladies of VBS for a Baked Potato and Chili bar during the Lenten dinner on April 2nd. Come and enjoy a baked potato with all the fixings, chili, a salad bar and dessert to help support our VBS program."

Rec Committee- Lenten Supper

Please join the St. Paul Rec Committee for our Lenten Supper on April 9th. We will be serving a delicious spread of grilled hamburgers, hot dogs/coney dogs, chips, sides, and a variety of desserts. Your participation and support in this event will greatly contribute to the athletics program at St. Paul Lutheran School. We are excited to see everyone and share a wonderful evening together. See you there!

Ladies Aid

Ladies Aid will meet on April 7, at 7:00 p.m. in the Ministry Center. Due to no new "Honorary Members" there will not be a dinner. Please join us for a guest speaker from the women’s shelter. A door offering will be taken for the shelter.

Welcome Kelly Schimm

St. Paul is pleased to welcome Mrs. Kelly Schimm in the Church/School Office as our new Bookkeeper. Mrs. Schimm is the wife of Mr. Peter Schimm, St. Paul Lutheran School’s Choir Director and mother of Rachel (St. Paul 3rd grade student), Megan (St. Paul Young 5 student), and Matthew (1.5 years old). Mrs. Schimm has a degree and experience in accounting and non-profit management. We are so glad to have Mrs. Schimm as a part of the staff. Please welcome her when you see her. 

Retirement Announcement-Mrs. Jane Guse’

Mrs. Jane Guse’ has announced that she will be retiring at the end of the school year. In a letter to the Principal and Board of Education Mrs. Guse’ wrote: “After a great deal of deliberation and praying, and many discussions with family, I have decided it is time for me to retire from teaching at the end of this school year.” Please keep Mrs. Guse’ in your prayers as we offer thanksgiving for her year at St. Paul, as well as her many years of teaching in other Lutheran schools throughout her career.

POSITION OPENING | Kindergarten/Young 5’s Grade Teacher

St. Paul Lutheran School, Bay City (Frankenlust), is seeking names of candidates for a Kindergarten/Young 5’s teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Highly qualified candidates should have a current Michigan Teaching Certificate, a Lutheran Teacher Diploma or be willing to obtain one. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Principal Valerie Matyas at valerie.matyas@stpaulbaycity.org by Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

Easter Flowers

This year, individuals in the congregation have the opportunity to purchase Easter lilies and other spring blooming plants.  They can be purchased in honor of a loved one or in memory of a loved one who has passed away, and will adorn the chancel area on April 20th for the Resurrection of our Lord. Memorials will be printed in that bulletin. A price list, sign up sheet and payment box can be found in the Ministry Center. Checks can be made payable to Begick Nursery. If you have any questions, please call or text Jean Begick (989-928-6192). The deadline to order is Sunday, March 30th.  

Good Friday Service - Grace, Auburn

Good Friday Tre Ore Services at Grace Auburn, April 18, 12–3 p.m.

Tre Ore means “Three Hours (Agony),” and it's a way that the Church has historically meditated on the death of our Lord by pondering and praying the seven last words of Christ from the Cross. “Father, forgive them,” “...today, you will be with me in Paradise.” “I thirst.” Each of the seven 20-minute services focus on one of Jesus’ sayings from the Cross. You are invited to attend as much as your schedule permits. Several LCMS pastors will deliver brief meditations during these services, plus selections of solo and ensemble vocal and instrumental music with congregational hymn singing. Come and meditate on these words of our Lord this Good Friday at Grace Lutheran Church (303 Ruth St, Auburn)!

Easter Egg Hunt Volunteers Needed

"The Sunday School Program is looking for volunteers in many shapes and forms to help with the Easter egg hunt. We are looking for treat and hot cocoa donations as well as Volunteers for:

• April 6: Filling Eggs 11:30 at Ministry Center
• April11: Set Up 2:00 at Ministry Center
• April 12: During Easter egg hunt and clean up 

To signup use the this link or contact Tiffany at 9892258516

Easter Egg Hunt is planned for Saturday, April 12

Plans are underway for an outdoor Easter Egg Hunt on April 12, 2025 (Rain date April 19). The Sunday School program is looking for candy donations for its upcoming Easter Egg hunt. Small, wrapped candy that will fit inside a small plastic egg is preferred. If you feel inclined to donate candy for the event please bring candy to church or school and drop it in the labeled box by Sunday, March 30, 2025. We will be filling Easter eggs on Sunday, April 6 after second service. If you are interested in helping, have any questions or can volunteer your time for the event, please call or text Tiffany List at 989-225-8516. 

Envelope Fundraiser

Envelope Fundraiser for the High School National Youth Gathering

Check out the bulletin board in the Welcome Center for an opportunity to financially support the 10 high schoolers and 4 adults traveling to New Oreans this July for the LC-MS High School National Youth Gathering. Simply find a number that’s in your generosity range and cut a check (St. Paul Youth) or stuff the envelope with the cash for the amount on the envelope. Drop the filled envelope in the box next to the bulletin board. Thank you for supporting this fundraiser. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

The Economy Center Resale Shop

"The Economy Center resale shop needs more help. It supports Wellspring Lutheran Services/Child & Family. Hours are 10-4 Wednesday through Saturday. Bring 2-3 friends and volunteer once a month or more. Contact Larry Pretzer at the Economy Center for more information at 989-895-5155."

Thank You - From the St. Paul Kitchen

Thank you to the members of Ladies Aid. The school kitchen staff would like to thank each of you for all the wonderful donations made to our program. Having the support of the congregation members really makes an impact on providing quality lunch choices for the children. Our hearts and our shelves are full, thanks to you! -Sheri Lusher, Karen Bass, and Sue Headings

VBS - Mark Your Calendars

Mark Your Calendars: VBS will take place June 23-June 27, 2025. All students entering preschool-6th grade are invited to attend. We look forward to seeing you there. More details about registration for participating and volunteering and donations to follow! If you have any questions contact Tiffany List 989-225-8516 Emily Bass 989-415-4969 or Natalie List 989-450-9583.

Stewardship - An Act of Faith

Luke 15:12 – “And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.’ And he divided his property between them.” This prodigal son only sees the father as a source of wealth. “Give me my inheritance now!” he says, which is really to say, “You are better off dead in my eyes.” This is the sin at the heart of all greed: valuing things over people. This parable calls us to come to our senses as well, and to see God as the loving Giver of all good, the true Father to be valued above and beyond all the things of this world.

Valley Vision

Click here to see the March Valley Vision.

Valley Lutheran High School - Seeking Applicants

Valley Lutheran is seeking applications for the following positions:

• Public Relations Intern - ideal for a local college Junior or Senior with interest in communications, marketing, graphic design, and/or public relations
• Head Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
• Head Girls Varsity PomPon Coach
• Foreign Language Teacher - Spanish is preferred but other language options will be considered

For more information about these positions or for directions for applying, go to www.vlhs.com/jobs.