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.

We are now able to stream live to both Facebook and YouTube simultaneously. To use Facebook, simply go to the church's page (www.facebook.com/stpaulfrankenlustbaycity). To use YouTube (which you can broadcast on most newer televisions), find and subscribe to "St. Paul Bay City"

(www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ2jVzWy-k2bdNw11n8ijcA).

Sunday Mornings: 8:30 on WSAM 1400 AM

Donations mail to:

Saginaw Valley Lutheran Hour

P.O. Box 133

Frankenmuth, MI 48734

Daily Bible Readings

February 14 – Acts 10

February 15 – Acts 11

February 16 – Proverbs 4

February 17 – Acts 12

February 18 – Acts 13

February 19 – Acts 14

February 20 – Psalms 19-20

You are invited to pick up a Lenten devotion booklet, entitled “The Marks of Love,” in the back of church for your daily study of Scripture or click here for the digital version. Regular and large-print copies are available for you to begin reading on Ash Wednesday, February 17. Thank you to Lutheran Hour Ministries for making this resource available for us to share.

All women are invited to the Friendship Circle meeting on Thursday, February 18 at 6:00 p.m. at Loretta Schlicker's house.

The Special "Mask Only" Service this month is scheduled for Sunday, February 28 at 1:30 p.m.

Scrip gift cards are available to purchase after 8 a.m. church services and in the school office all day Monday-Thursday and until noon on Fridays.

Starting February 1, St. Paul congregation members will be able to enroll for the 2021-2022 school year. Registration will open to all current families on February 15, and to the community on March 1, 2021. A $75 preschool enrollment fee and a $50 grade school enrollment fee (per child) will reserve your child’s spot for next year. There is the potential for classes to fill up, so members are encouraged to enroll between February 1-12 to secure your child's spot. Once registration opens to current families and the community, classes will fill on a first come, first served basis. Information and enrollment forms are available in the school office or online by clicking here. If you desire your child to receive a Christ-centered education, please call the school office at 989.684.4450 for more information and to make arrangements to enroll your child.

We at Saginaw County Right to Life are truly grateful for your participation in our recent Lifesaver Drive. $222.50 was collected. Your dedication to the precious gift of life is very much appreciated. Through your support and those of others who are committed to the sanctity of life, we will continue to educate and influence our community and work toward the protection of all human life.

The altar flower calendar is up for 2021 in the cry room. If you would like to place flowers on the altar for any occasion, write your name and occasion on the date desired and it will be in the bulletin. Don't forget to order your flowers and have them delivered. If you have any questions, please call Julia Appold or Cindy Eastman.

Please return your baby bottles filled with donations for Beacon of Hope/LifeClinic, our local pregnancy resource center.

St. Paul Hot Lunch is excited to introduce "Takeout Thursdays" in 2021. Each Thursday, we will be ordering takeout from a local restaurant and offering these meals at regular hot lunch rates. We are looking for Thrivent Action Team gift cards or other donors willing to help sponsor these meals. Donor support of these meals will allow us to apply excess funds as a fundraiser for the Hot Lunch program. We look forward to partnering with and supporting local restaurants. If you are willing to donate toward this cause or apply for a Thrivent Action Team, please contact Heidi Schultz at school (684-4450).

Mark 9:6 -- “For he did not know what to say, for they were terrified.” Soon enough, the disciples’ terror turned into joy, for when Jesus is with us, there is no need to fear. He loves us and cares for us and will never abandon us. That assurance is the basis of all generosity -- for only those who are set free from worry can learn the joy of giving.

The 18th Annual Valley Lutheran Benefit Auction is happening February 24-27, virtually! You can register to bid at no cost from anywhere you can access the internet. This is the largest annual event fundraiser for Valley Lutheran to support the annual needs with the largest amount going to financial aid. Consider being a sponsor or advertiser, donating an item or service, or joining the virtual auction. Items are continually updated at www.vlhsauction.com or you may contact Beth Kaul at 754-5918 or the school office at 790-1676.