Church Bulletin - April 28, 2023

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April 28, 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
Frank Wozniak
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)
Eleonore Begick

This Week's Members

James & Robin Begick
Shanna & Barry Brondstetter
Martin & Linda Doyle
Gary & Carol Gibbon
Paul & Tamara Jaskiewicz
John & Janice Kushba
Jack McAlpine
James & Diane Rachwitz
Wayne & Andrea Schmidt
Matthew Wagner
Justin Zeilinger

Sunday, April 30

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 1

Ladies Aid 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 2

Choir Practice 6:00 p.m.

Bell Choir Practice 7:00 p.m.

Elders Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 3

Board of Education Mtg. 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 4

Church Council 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 7

Worship with Communion 8:00 a.m.

Grade 3/4 Choir Sings

Bible Study 9:15 a.m.

Worship with Communion 10:30 a.m.

Voters Meeting 12:00 p.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.

Baptism

Walker Raye Houser, child of Jordan & Sara Houser, born January 20, 2023, will be baptized on Sunday, April 30, during the 10:30 a.m. service. The Sponsor will be Aaron Soave, along with Patricia Outulakowski as a Witness.

Church Attendance

Last Sunday - 405 (209, 196)

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

April 30 - Proverbs 10

May 1 - Psalm 41

May 2 - Galatians 1

May 3 - Galatians 2

May 4 - Galatians 3

May 5 - Galatians 4

May 6 - Galatians 5

This Sunday's Hymns

740, 666, 735, 710, 864, 550

School Staff Appreciation Week - May 1-5

School Staff Appreciation Week is May 1-5. Feel free to show your thankfulness by blessing our teachers, aides, after school care workers, office ladies, kitchen ladies, janitor, and principal with a gift of appreciation. A kind word, a note of appreciation, or a letter of gratitude are always welcomed and warmly received. During the week, each staff member will have a basket/bucket near their work area (desk, counter, cabinet, etc.). For more ideas for appreciation feel free to explore the Amazon Wish Lists listed below.

Ascension Dinner - Thursday, May 18, 2023

The Ascension Dinner on Thursday, May 18, 2023 between services is still open for a group to host. If you are interested in hosting please contact the office.

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.

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).

Ladies Aid - May 1

Join us on May 1st for a night of Cinco de Mayo fun. Be sure to dress for the occasion! Mite boxes will also be collected for Lutheran World relief. Hostesses are Morgan Lutz, Clarissa Marter and Valerie Matyas.

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.

Kona Ice - PTO Fundraiser

Kona Ice will be at St. Paul School today Friday, April 28. Please see the flyer for more upcoming Kona Ice PTO fundraising dates.

Stewardship - An Act of Faith

1 Peter 2:21 – “For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.” Our heavenly Father wants us to grow into the image of His Son and to follow in His steps. Jesus suffered for us not only to redeem us, but also to show us what love looks like and to leave us an example of self-giving, sacrificial generosity. “Let us ever walk with Jesus, follow His example pure.”

Al Kaul from Wellspring Lutheran Services

Mark your calendars for May 11th at 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall as Al Kaul from Wellspring Lutheran Services will be giving a presentation on some of the ministries that Wellspring is involved in. God is moving mightily in this organization. Come and hear all that is happening! All are invited to attend.

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

Thank You!

Thank you to our church family for all your prayers, cards, and hugs following the passing of our sister, Carol. Your love and care for us was greatly appreciated. Carol smiled and wouldn’t complain about her health problems. God bless you all. Jerry, Jan, Tom, Nancy Hoerauf and Bonnie List

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.

175th Anniversary Celebration

The 175th Anniversary celebration of our church will be held on June 25th. Tickets will go on sale the beginning of May and be available for purchase before and after church each Sunday.

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.

Church Worker Student Assistance

St. Paul is blessed to have three members who are actively earning degrees in church work:

Lydia Schultz-Concordia University, Seward (Pre-Deaconess)

Ben Brenner-Concordia University, Ann Arbor (Pre-Seminary)

Zachary Benkert-Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne (Masters of Divinity)

If you desire to add a contribution to St. Paul’s Church Worker Student Assistance fund you can use the blue envelope provided in your church envelope box, or earmark your donation for “College Aid Church Worker Prep” on the memo line of check or on the outside of any envelope. Funds will be gifted at the end of April.

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!

Childcare During Bible Study Hour

To volunteer in the nursery during Bible Study hour, to watch children who are younger than Sunday School age, so their parents may be able to attend the Bible Study hour, please click here. You may also contact Tiffany List by phone (989)225-8516 or email at tmlist@yahoo.com.

Additionally, if you could benefit from Child care during the Bible Study Hour please fill out the form by clicking here or contact Tiffany List (989)225-8516 or tmlist@yahoo.com

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

Laugh For Life - Comedy Show

Join LifeClinic for their 2023 fundraising event Laugh for Life on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Horizons Conference Center. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with the show starting at 6:30 p.m. Children ages 12 and above are welcome to attend with their parents. Complimentary heavy hors d'euvres will be served and an opportunity to make a financial gift will be provided. Please RSVP before April 20 at LifeClinic.org/partners/events-fundraisers or by calling 989-835-1500.

Valley Vision

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

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.

VLHS Faculty Openings

Valley Lutheran High School in Saginaw is looking to fill two faculty positions beginning July 31, 2023. The first is for a full-time social studies teacher. The second position is for a part-time Physics/Physical Science teacher. The ideal candidate would have an LTD and a high school social studies or science teaching certificate. 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 at the end of April and continue until the position is filled.

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.

Old Testament Reading

Acts 2:42–47

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.

Epistle

1 Peter 2:19–25

This is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

Holy Gospel

John 10:1–10

[Jesus said:] “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.” This figure of speech Jesus used with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them. So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”

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