Homebound

• Doris Appold
• Dorine Auernhammer
• Gwen Bakus
• Jon Ittner
• Mike & Karen Kusch
• Margaret Meyer
• RoseAnne Schmidt
• Tim Wegener
• Shirley Ziegler
• Janet Hoerauf
• Sandy Hafer
• Tom and Lea Roma

Special

• Dean Bass
• Wyatt Crouse (Dan Bourdow’s grandson)
• Dave Foster
• Debbie Kahihikolo (Denise Daly's sister)
• Herb Appold
• Larry Kramer
• Fuzz Appold
• Leslie Kelley
• Judy Coulter
• Lois Matthes
• Tami Springer (Gail Gesinski’s sister)
• Diane Rachwitz
• Howard Grantham
• Jeff Heckman
• Karen Berger
• Tim Weiman family
• Mason Gengler
• Jim Ryddman
• Julie Roark
• Dianne Dickinson (Melissa Gerhauser's cousin)
• Tiffany Switek
• Bill & Louann Kramer
• Ron Reuther
• Michael Lakel (heart attack)
• Robert Cabay (friend of Jack McAlpine)
• Ricky Schmidt

This Week's Members

• Jacob Auernhammer
• Dan, Madeline, Sawyer, Eli & Iva Bebow
• Karli Bourdow
• Angela & Scott Buda
• Paul & Barbara Doyle
• Bonnie Emeott
• James & Lisa Goss
• Howard Harmon
• Terry Kernstock
• Daniel & Kimberly Krueger
• Kara & Michael, Beau Marner
• Michael & Chris Maxwell
• Brent & Tricia, Bentley Raquepaw
• Elizabeth Rodgers
• Sharon Sny
• Adolph Sturm
• Franklin Wozniak
• Jared Zeilinger

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 - 378 (272, 106)

Altar Flowers

The altar flowers last Sunday were in loving memory of Carol Wozniak who passed away last year on April 13, given by Frank Wozniak and family.

The altar flowers this Sunday are in memory of Karen Appold, given by Herb Appold and family.

The side flowers this Sunday were given in memory of Tom Appold, whose funeral was held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

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

April 21 - 1Peter 2

April 22 - 1Peter 3

April 23 - 1Peter 4

April 24 - 1Peter 5

April 25 - Psalm 38

April 26 - 2Peter 1

April 27 - 2Peter 2

This Sunday's Hymns

466, 709, 740, 588, 524, 749, 478

April New Members

Welcome to St. Paul's newest members:

• David & Barbara Kerns (transferred from St. Lorenz, Frankenmuth)
• Rick & Cheryl Behmlander (transferred from Our Savior, Bad Axe)
• Brian & Donna Leinberger (transferred from St. Mark, Saginaw)

Thank You

The love and support we have felt from family, friends, Pastor, and our entire St. Paul family this past year has been overwhelming and humbling. The calls, texts, cards, visits, but most importantly payers helped sustain and encourage us during those difficult days. We continue to covet your prayers as we navigate the days and months ahead on our own. The family of Tom Appold

School Staff Appreciation Week: April 28-May3

School Staff Appreciation Week is April 28 - May 3. 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.

Mrs. Wyman

Mr. Garcia

Miss Abraham

Mrs. Dent

Miss Stanley

Mrs. Polzin

Library

Kitchen

Office

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 2024-2025 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 Friday, April 30, 2024.

St. Paul PTO Drydock

St. Paul Lutheran School has been chosen this year again for Drydock (Downtown Bay City Fundraiser) Please save the dates for June 5, 6, 7, 8.

The PTO is looking for business donations to help off set the up front costs for this event. Your business will be advertised online, in newsletters and displayed during the 4 day event. Please contact Cassie Hechlik (989) 213-3461, hechlikc@gmail.com. The PTO will also be looking for volunteers to be at the event, look for the SignUpGenius next month.

YOUTH GROUP PARENT ORIENTATION 04/21/24

Calling all eligible St. Paul Youth (grades 8-12, new confirmands included!) and their Parents/Guardians. Join us on Sunday April 21st, 2024 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at the Ministry Center. This will be your opportunity to learn more about Sunday Night Youth Group (SNYG) and other Youth related activities. Food and drinks will be provided. Please text/call John Schlicker 989-577-1472 to RSVP by Friday April 19th. Looking forward to seeing everyone that can make it!!

Lisa Stanley - Call Acceptance

Lisa Stanley has accepted the call to serve as the first grade teacher at Bethany Lutheran School in Parma, OH. Please mark Sunday, June 2, 2024, on your calendar for a potluck dinner to celebrate the many years of Miss Stanley’s faithful service to St. Paul.

Stewardship - An Act of Faith

John 10:14 – “I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me.” What does it mean to know the Lord? It starts with being known by the Lord: He claims us as His own and calls us by name. Then, once we are His, we learn to know Him, and in knowing Him, we learn to imitate Him. That is how the Christian life of good works and generosity grows from the Lord’s grace.

Valley Vision

Click here to see the April Valley Vision.

VLHS Drama Department

The Valley Lutheran Drama Department invites you to their spring production of 'Little Women'. Showings are nightly, May 2, 3, and 4th at 7 p.m. in the school gym. Tickets are $7/adults, $5/students, or $24/family.  

VLHS to host the Concordia Vocal Jazz Choir

Valley Lutheran is excited to host the Concordia Vocal Jazz Choir (from Concordia, Nebraska) on Monday, May 6 at 7 p.m. for the first ever concert in the VL Music Room! The Concordia Vocal Jazz Choir was formed in the fall of 2006 and has earned a reputation for fine singing of jazz/pop influenced choral music, touring throughout the United States performing concerts and school assemblies. All the members are also members of the University A Cappella Choir, an internationally acclaimed touring concert choir. We invite you to hear this group at Valley on May 6th!

VLHS Summer Camps

Summer Camps return to Valley Lutheran! Head to www.vlhs.com/camps to see this year's offerings and schedule and to sign-up! Camps are in June and include one-week, half-day offerings in sports, technology, and the arts. Contact Tasha Mulder, Summer Camp Coordinator, at tmulder@vlhs.com with any questions.

Michigan LLL District Annual Convention

Join the Michigan LLL District at their annual convention hosted at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church Worship & Event Center in Frankenmuth, Michigan on Saturday, May 11, 2024. All are welcome to attend. Guest speakers are Lutheran Hour Ministries staff members Jeff Craig-Meyer, President, U.S. Ministries and Rev. Dr. Chad Lakies, Vice President, Ministry Engagement focusing on Energizing Mission. Join other LCMS Michigan District Board of Directors for a day of spiritual growth with inspirational presentations to encourage and equip you as partners in His mission. Doors open at 9 a.m. with the convention beginning at 9:30 a.m. No cost to register – free-will offerings will be gathered during the event to assist the MI LLL District with meal costs in addition to supporting the Michigan Division of the Orphan Grain Train. Please register by May 3 for meal and seat count for the day. Send your name, address and contact information of all attendees and return to Philip Krauss, MI LLL District Treasurer, 112 Marshall St. PO Box 74, Brooklyn, MI 49230. If you have any questions or need more information you can contact Dennis Engelhard, MI LLL District President by phone: 989.670.8028; by email: dennisengelhard59@gmail.com.’ The theme for the convention is as follows: “I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. I will declare that your love stands forever; that you established your faithfulness in heaven itself.” Psalm 89:1-2.