|
Stewardship - An Act of Faith
Matthew 17:8 – “And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.” Jesus is enough. Moses and Elijah point to Jesus and are happy to fade into the background. With our eyes focused on Him and Him alone, the rest of our lives come into focus. He is primary, all else secondary. When that order is right in our lives, things truly fall into place.
POSITION OPENING | Part-Time Second Grade Teacher
Being blessed by an increase in enrollment, St. Paul Lutheran School, Bay City (Frankenlust), is seeking a Part-Time Second Grade Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. The position’s responsibilities include leading instruction in second grade Reading/Spelling and Math. Highly qualified candidates should have a current Michigan Teaching Certificate or be willing to obtain one. If you or someone you know is interested, please email your resume along with two references to Principal Valerie Matyas at valerie.matyas@stpaulbaycity.org by Monday, March 27, 2023.
Youth Bowling Night!
Please join us for a fun night of bowling. Meet at Washington Lanes in Bay City on Sunday, February 19 at 5:00 p.m. Pick up from the bowling alley at 7:00 p.m. No cost to the youth, bring a friend! Reach out to a youth group leader with any questions.
Quilting Club Begins Again
The quilting club will be meeting on Thursday, February 23 at 9:00 a.m. in the church basement.
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.
Wednesday Evening Lenten Suppers
Wednesday Evening Lenten services begin on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, and that means Lenten Suppers are coming your way. If you have a group that would like to provide this service to our St. Paul Family and make a few bucks while you're at it, let Vicar Schultz or the Church Office know (989-684-4450).
Here is the line up so far:
Feb. 22 - Alaska Mission
Mar. 1 - Alaska Mission
Mar. 8 - Poland Mission
Mar. 15 - Youth Group
Mar. 22 - 7th & 8th Grade Class (at School during the Curriculum Fair)
Mar. 29 - AVAILABLE!
Come enjoy the food and fellowship!
Please Join Us!
February 22nd Lentin Supper is being hosted by the Alaska Mission folks. Wild Rice or Chicken Noodle Soup, Homemade Bread, Salad and Dessert. If you would like to order soup for takeout you can call or text Heidi at 989-450-0975. Donations to help support the Alaska Mission are greatly appreciated.
March 1st - Lenten Supper
Wednesday March 1st Lenten Supper will be tacos and all of the yummy fixings! Lenten meals are served from 4 to 6 in the Fellowship Hall. A free will donation will be taken to support VBS in Cooper Landing, AK. Take outs will be available.
First Sunday Potluck and Fellowship
All are invited!! March 5th at noon in the Fellowship Hall the 1st Sunday Potluck and Fellowship will be back! This is a great time to visit with people who may go to the "other service" or sit in a different area than you. If you are a new St Paul family member- please join us and get to know your fellow brother's and sister's in Christ. We hope to see you there!
Ladies Aid
The next Ladies Aid meeting will be on March 6 at 7:00 p.m. We will be showering Lutheran Braille Workers while enjoying game night! If you plan on bringing a check, please make it payable to St. Paul Ladies Aid. The meeting hostesses will be Tammy Jaskiewicz and Catherine Hutter.
PTO Fundraiser - March 13
The next fundraising event will be at Pierce Road Bar & Grill on Monday, March 13 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. You will be able to dine in or carryout!
*Showing the printed flyer will be required!*
Click here for the flyer. You can also look for additional flyers in the school office and church narthex in the upcoming weeks.
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Save the date! March 19th at 2 pm St. Paul will participate in Bay City's St. Patrick's Day Parade. St. Paul families are encouraged to join the fun! Limit of 25 children riding on the float. Older children may walk with their parent. Wear your favorite GREEN attire! Contact Kristen Glasser at 989-529-2962 to participate. A waiver must be signed prior to the event and a parent is required to accompany their child.
Good Friday Service
The Tri-City Good Friday Service will be held on April 7, 2023, at the Horizon’s Conference Center at 6200 State Street in Saginaw Township at 1 pm. The Reverend David A. Davis will be the guest speaker. He is the President of the Michigan District-Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. To underwrite the cost of the service, we are seeking support from congregation members as we have done in the past. If you have donated in the past, you will receive a letter in your mailbox at church or by regular mail. If you have not donated in the past and would like to, please contact your congregation representative, Vaughn Begick at 989 295-0209. Checks should be made out to “Good Friday Service”. Thank you for any support that you can give, and invite your relatives, friends, and unchurched acquaintances to join us at the service.
175th Anniversary Celebration
The 175th Anniversary Celebration and dinner will be held on June 25. More details to follow.
All Thanks for a Wonderful Turn of Life's Events!
We are giving our Lord great thanks and humble praise that He has answered our prayers in such a dramatic manner. Dr. Bolling reviewed the TEE results which ultimately showed no terrible changes in the mitral and tricuspid valves. We are no longer looking at surgery! PTL. He is sending us to a heart failure team which will review everything and recommend proper treatments. We are all so relieved! Praise God from Whom all blessings flow!! Your prayers and concerns have been such an encouragement and are so much a part of God’s answer to our prayers! -Don and Sydra
Thank you from the St. Paul Library
A little late notice, but still very much appreciated. Thank you so very much for the generosity of every one who purchased books for the library from the Scholastic Book Fair. 17 books were bought and donated to the library! And with the Scholastic Dollars we will be able to purchase a few more also! Again, thank you so very much for continuing to support the school library! Mrs. Warren
Get Ready for the 2023-2024 School Year!
Enrollment is open for St. Paul congregation members and current families for the 2023-2024 school year. Enrollment will open to the community on March 1, 2023. Click here for enrollment information for both grade school and preschool.
Is Your Money Doing Double Duty?
With Church Extension Fund, your money has a double purpose. Your investment earns you interest, and it builds churches and schools throughout Michigan. For more information, contact St. Paul’s Congregation Rep, Luella Britton at 989-798-3156 or call CEF at toll-free 800-242-3944.
Thrivent Choice Dollars
There is still time to direct Thrivent Choice dollars to St. Paul! This link has an overview the Thrivent Choice program: Thrivent Choice | Thrivent
Click here to view a pdf that shows how to direct Choice dollars (on the 2nd page)
Third Quarter Cafeteria Kid Assistant Volunteers
Thank you to our Second 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 second quarter, please check out the Third 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
St. Paul Operetta
Come support our St. Paul students, grades 5-8, as they perform the Promise U Operetta on March 10 at 1:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. in the school auditorium.
| 
