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Wednesday Evening Lenten Suppers
Wednesday Evening Lenten services begin on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025 and that means Lenten Suppers are coming your way. If you have a group that would like to provide this service on April 9, to our St. Paul Family and make a few bucks while you're at it, let Pastor Schultz or the Church Office know (989-684-4450).
Here is the line up so far:
March 5 – Alaska Mission
March 12 – Alaska Mission
March 19 – High School Youth Group
March 26 – 7th & 8th Grade Class (at School during the Social Studies Fair)
April 2 – VBS
April 9 – Open to Host
Come enjoy the food and fellowship!
Lenten Dinners - Alaska Mission
Lent is just around the corner! Make plans to attend the Lenten Dinners! The Alaska Mission will be sponsoring the first 2 weeks.
- On March 5th the menu will be Wild RIce Soup, Chicken Enchilada Soup, and Chicken Noodle Soup.. Other items available will be fresh rolls, Hot Dogs, chips, salads, and dessert. If anyone would like to preorder take out soup (free will donation) - please call or text Heidi 989-450-0975.
- March 12th meal will be Homemade Macaroni and Cheese, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Chips, Salads, and dessert.
All monies raised will be used to buy bibles and curriculum for the VBS program in Cooper Landing, AK. Hope to see you there!!
Tri-City Good Friday Service
"The Tri-City Good Friday Committee after meeting several times and doing some investigation has decided not to hold the Tri-City Good Friday service this year at Horizons or at any other location. There were several factors that led to our decision including decreasing attendance and decreased collections prior to and at the service which has led to a deficit over the last two years. Other locations were evaluated but none worked out at this time. The committee will reconsider a service next year."
March is Reading Month!
Our St. Paul School is planning some fun activities for Reading Month in March, and we will have weekly prize drawings. We are looking for $5 gift card donations (e.g. Five Below, Target, McDonalds, Culver's, Walmart), or monetary donations. Please contact Andrea Dent if you have any questions.
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.
Call Received
"Dear St. Paul Family,
I am writing to let you know that I have received a Call to be principal and part-time teacher at Immanuel Frankentrost. What a blessing it is to serve in our Lutheran schools, sharing the love of Jesus with so many children.
Please keep me in your prayers as I faithfully deliberate between my current Call to St. Paul and this new one to Immanuel. I pray that God leads me to see where He would have me best serve Him. I know that God has great plans for both Immanuel and St. Paul.
I am hoping to give you an answer by the end of February. Thanks for all your love and support.
Your sister in Christ,
Rachel Abraham/Miss A."
Get Ready for the 2025-2026 School Year!
Starting February 3, 2025, St. Paul congregation members will be able to enroll for the 2025-2026 school year. Enrollment will open to all current families on February 18 and to the community on March 3, 2025. You can click here for the enrollment information. Please contact the office for more information.
POSITION OPENING | Fourth Grade Teacher
St. Paul Lutheran School, Bay City (Frankenlust), is seeking names of candidates for a Fourth Grade 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, February 25, 2025.
Right to Life - Essay Contest Middle School
This essay contest is open to all Bay County, MI students in grades 6, 7, or 8. Bay County Right to Life is asking students to write a prolife essay on the topic “Why do you think each human life is precious in the eyes of God?” and read it aloud to a panel of judges. The essay reading needs to be 2-3 minutes in length.
Prizes are:
1st place - $50 gift card,
2nd place - $25 gift card
3rd place – candy treat.
All participants will receive a prolife t-shirt from the rtl.org store.
Click here for the essay application form.
Right to Life - Essay Contest High School
The National Right to Life Committee, Right to Life of Michigan Educational Fund & Local Affiliates present their 36th High School Oratory Contest. Applicants must research, write and present a 5-7 minute prolife speech on the issue of abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, or embryonic stem cell research/human cloning. Open to all prolife Michigan students. Click here for more information and click here for the application form and contest rules.
FOOD OF FAITH
Food of Faith is a program involving various churches from the west side of Bay City. The program provides a FREE hot meal (take-out style) every Thursday at Messiah Lutheran Church, Bay City, to anyone in need. If you are interested in helping prepare, serve, clean-up, or want more information, please contact Julie Begick at 989-274-5030. Our remaining dates to volunteer are March 20, April 10, & October 30. Last month we gave out 300 meals!
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.
Thank You
Thank you to all who donated to the hygiene boxes for the homeless and less fortunate in the tri-cites. We were able to fill over 60 boxes!! Thank you also to the Jr High youth who were able to come and help us fill and decorate the boxes! Friendship Circle
Thank You
"The family of Gerry Stieve would like to express our sincere gratitude to the congregation for all your prayers, support, and expressions of sympathy. Special thanks to Pastor Matyas and Pastor Schultz for all your visits, comforting words and a beautiful service. Your compassion helped us navigate through this difficult time and made the funeral a meaningful celebration of mom's life.
Tom, Wayne, Sharon, and Brian"
Thank You
"Thank you to the Junior High Youth Group for the lovely throw blanket and picture!" -Helen Wagner
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