Church Bulletin Announcements

November 15, 2024

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
  • RoseAnne Schmidt
  • Tim Wegener
  • Shirley Ziegler
  • Janet Hoerauf
  • Sandy Hafer
  • Tom and Lea Roma
  • Julie Roark

Special

  • Dean Bass
  • Larry Kramer
  • Judy Coulter
  • Lois Matthes
  • Jeff Heckman
  • Karen Berger
  • Tim Weiman family
  • Tiffany Switek
  • Sue Clark (Howard Grantham's sister)
  • Scott Martin
  • Wayne Schmidt
  • Diane Rachwitz
  • Justine Marlette
  • Andrea Dent
  • Dave Sherry
  • Gary Heckman
  • Shirley Ziegler


This Week's Members

  • Dennis & Teri Appold, Bree & Cory King
  • Karson Bebow
  • Elaine Blondin
  • Bradley & Sheri Cliff
  • Dennis & Tammy Eickmeyer
  • John Gillespie
  • Ann Houghtaling
  • Bill & Louann Kramer
  • Matthew, Allison, & Natalie List
  • Jacqueline Murphy
  • Ronald & Ardith Reuther
  • Wayne & Angie Schmidt, Devyn Vaughn 
  • Laura & Mark Vollrath
  • Daniel Zeilinger

Saturday, November 16

Embrace Grace Baby Shower 2:00 p.m.


Sunday, November 17

Worship with Communion 8:00 a.m.

Bible Class & Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship with Communion 10:30 a.m.

Junior High Youth Group (school auditorium) 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Night Youth Group 5:00 p.m.


Tuesday, November 19

Choir Practice 6:00 p.m.

Bell Choir Practice 7:00 p.m.


Thursday, November 21

JOY Group 12:00 p.m.

Friendship Circle 6:00 p.m.


Sunday, November 24

Worship with Communion 8:00 a.m.

Bible Class & Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship with Communion 10:30 a.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.


Church Attendance

Last Sunday - 460 (365, 95)


Altar Flowers

The Altar Flowers this Sunday, November 17, are in celebration of Gerald Hoerauf's 90th birthday on November 20, given by his family.


Side Flowers this Sunday, are in memory of Diane Rachwitz, given by her family.


Acolyte Schedule

Click here to see the October-December 2024 Acolyte Schedule.


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

November 17 - Psalm 132

November 18 - Proverbs 27

November 19 - John 13

November 20 - John 14

November 21 - John 15

November 22 - John 16

November 23 - John 17


This Sunday's Hymns

531, 337, 514, 819, 336, 515, 924

Embrace Grace

St. Paul is excited to be walking with two Moms this Fall. Both Jess and Faith are due the same date in January and are having boys. Embrace Grace was created to give women who find themselves in an unplanned pregnancy hope and love.

Being pro-life is more than a belief or a vote, it is sharing Jesus. We are honored to

support these two brave women who have chosen life.


Please join us for our next Embrace Grace - St. Paul Baby Shower on Saturday,

November 16, at 2:00 pm in the Ministry Center.


You may purchase gifts from the links below or from any store, gift cards are welcome too. Please place UNWRAPPED gifts in the box in the ministry center or you can ship them directly to the address listed on Amazon. We will be sorting the gifts and dividing them up between Jess and Faith. Thank you for your prayers and support, we could not do this ministry without you! Question or for more information call Lisa Goss 989-450-8128.


Faith's Amazon Gift Registry - click here.

Jessica's Amazon Gift Registry - click here.


Wreath Pick Up Information

Pick up your wreaths at one of the following locations and times.       

School Parking Lot: Friday, November 22 from 3:00-3:30 p.m.

Ministry Center (at the portico entrance): Sunday, November 24, after both services.

If you are not available during these pickup times, contact Kristen Glasser to make arrangements: 989-529-2962. If you have not paid for your preordered wreath, cash or check made out to Artisans Landscaping can be mailed or dropped off at the school office. Thank you for supporting the Art Program at St. Paul Lutheran School!


Youth Group Greeting Card Fundraiser

This Sunday morning the Youth Group will be selling greeting cards to raise money for the Nation Youth Gathering. The cards have been generously donated and prepackaged into sets of five, or single cards for specific occasions. Please check them out and support a great cause. Thank you!


Thanksgiving Display and Donations

The Elders are planning to include a cornucopia display in the altar area for the Thanksgiving worship services again this year. Collected items will be donated to a local food pantry. Those interested in contributing food to the display may bring their donations to church now until November 24. Please leave them in the corner of the narthex near the basement stairs. Thank you for supporting the needs of our community in this way.


Christmas Decorations in Church - Help Requested

The Elders are welcoming anyone interested in preparing the church sanctuary for the upcoming Christmas celebration. We'll turn on some Christmas music, sling some garland, and get those trees a sparklin'. If you are available Saturday, November 30, at 3:30 p.m., please come and help! 


Poinsettias

With the Christmas season fast approaching, it is time to place your poinsettia orders! Please consider getting your orders in before December 1, 2024.

If anyone is interested in purchasing poinsettias for the Christmas season, please contact Barb Appold at 989-686-7548 or Brenda Weiss at 989-798-2308 for prices, sizes and ordering.


Screen Team - Help Needed!

Our video display team desires to add another late service screen operator. We'd like enough members so that each serves for one Sunday per month. Training is available. Call Don Krueger at 989-895-5737 if interested.


Youth Pancake Breakfast

Thank you to everyone that came out to support the Youth at the Pancake Breakfast. We are happy to serve almost 200 people and raised over $1,300!! These funds will be used to support the trip to the National Youth Gathering in the summer. A special THANK YOU to Miss Tiffany, for organizing this event. 


Thank You

The family of Diane Rachwitz would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the St. Paul Lutheran church family for the overwhelming support and love shown to us during the recent loss of our beloved Diane Rachwitz. Your prayers, comforting words, and acts of kindness have been a source of great strength and solace during this difficult time.


Thank You

"St. Paul Family,

We are writing to express our sincere gratitude for the warm welcome we experienced at St. Paul. Your kindness has made us feel right at home. We are looking forward to being a part of your family.

Our best, Shelley Rieger & Mark Kuizenga."


Book Fair - Thank You!

Once again, St. Paul families generously supported our Book Fair! We earned $2,800 Scholastic Dollars to be used for books and resources. Shoppers also donated 80 new books to St. Paul. Thrivent made it possible to give 42 students new books and prizes.

 

A special thank you to Gretchen Jurek, Sheri Lusher, Megan Kusterer, Kristen Fisher, Lu Britton, Bonnie List, Jennifer Zielinski, Amanda Boyle, Carol Hayward, Clarissa Marter, Kelly Schimm, Debbie Garcia, Rachel Appold, Jeff Glasser, and Melissa Garcia who kindly gave of their time and talents. Thanks also to our student volunteers, Lilly, Lainy, Sofia, Nora, Mya, and Shay, who assisted with set up and clean up. You helped to make the Book Fair a huge success. I am so thankful for you. - Kristen Glasser


Do You Need A Box of Offering Envelopes?

As we prepare the new giving envelopes for 2025, please consider electronic giving for your tithes and offerings. If you received a box this year but do not need one in the future, please contact the office to opt out of envelopes. You would still receive a yearly statement of contributions. On the other hand, if you haven't received a box of envelopes and would like to request one so that you will receive a contribution statement, please also contact the office. Thank you!


Church Membership

The elders are currently in the process of "cleaning up" the membership rolls to better reflect who actually belongs to St. Paul. If you are not in the habit of signing the attendance sheet, please do so! It makes our reports much easier to read.


Can & Bottle Drive - Youth Group

The St. Paul Youth Group will be having a Returnable Can & Bottle Collection Fundraiser during the month of November. Money raised will be used toward expenses for our students attending the 2025 National Youth Gathering in New Orleans. Look for the Begick Nursery trailer in the Ministry Center parking lot beginning November 1st to drop off your bagged returnable can & bottle donations. Thank you for your support of the St. Paul youth who will be attending the 2025 LCMS National Youth Gathering.  Please contact Vicki Begick (989-525-3733) with any questions regarding the Can & Bottle Drive. 


Ladies Aid Christmas Party

Dear Ladies Aid members- Please plan on attending our annual Christmas party. This year it will be held at the Ministry Center on Monday, December 2. Cost is $20.00 per person. Social hour begins at 5:00 p.m., with dinner at 6:00 p.m. Deadline to signup is November 25. For questions please contact Cindy Eastman 989-686-7365. 


Ladies Aid Bake Sale

The St. Paul Ladies Aid will be having a donut hour and bake sale this year on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Donut hour will be from 8:30-9:30 a.m., with the bake sale from 9:30-11:00 a.m. We plan to have all of our traditional German treats including eisenkuechle, springerle, stollen, butter horns, breads, and sauerkraut. Any congregation members interested in donating baked goods or helping to work the Bake Sale, please contact Diane Behmlander at 989-297-3485, Jennifer Zielinski at 989-450-9805, Shelley Appold at 989-482-6617, Tammy Jaskiewicz at 989-385-0898 or Betty Stieve at 989-321-1442.


Ladies Aid Bake Sale Help Needed

Ladies Aid Bake Sale committee is looking for some help to get ready for the big day. On Thursday, December 5, we need fryers for the Eisenkuechles and Friday, December 6, we need bread makers. We would welcome any help and any shifts you are available. If interested or have any questions, call Diane Behmlander at 989-297-3485, Jennifer Zielinski at 989-450-9805, Shelley Appold at 989-482-6617, Tammy Jaskiewicz at 989-385-0898 or Betty Stieve at 989-321-1442.

Populace Coffee - Grade 7/8 Fundraiser

The 7th and 8th graders at St. Paul are having a Populace Coffee Fundraiser. $5 from each coffee bag sold will go towards the 7th and 8th grade class! Fill out the online order form by clicking here and an invoice will be sent to your email. Coffee bags will be delivered to the school/church the week of 12/13/2024. Contact the office at office@stpaulbaycity.org with any questions or help ordering.

Michigan District - Elected Office

Are you interested in serving an elected office for the Michigan District the following triennium (2026-2029)? Nominations are now open for the lay positions of regional and synodical nominating committees, as well as the Church Extension Fund Board. Nominees, if approved, will go to a vote at next summer's District Convention. If interested, please speak with Pastor Matyas.


Church Extension Fund - Representative Needed

Are you interested in being St. Paul's representative for Church Extension Fund? This volunteer position is tasked with promoting, encouraging, and facilitating our membership's involvement in growing the church-at-large through financial investments. Included is an enjoyable annual conference each fall. Please speak to Pastor Matyas or Sam and Luella Britton for more information.


Online Giving Reminder 

Did you know that you can give electronically to St. Paul? For more information on electronic giving please contact the Church Office at 989-684-4450 or visit St. Paul Online Giving. If you have been using electronic giving, the Board of Business Management would like to encourage you to update or reevaluate your giving so that it reflects what you desire to give. 


End of the Year Giving

St. Paul Lutheran Church and School has been historically blessed by end of the year giving. As our hearts open to the joy we have in gratitude to our Savior, end of the year giving is an excellent way to remember and financially support St. Paul. If you would like your offerings to be counted in your 2024 giving, plan on the following three ways and dates:

Offering plate by Sunday, December 29

Delivered to the Church/School Office by Friday, December 20

Electronically given by Thursday, December 26


Stewardship - An Act of Faith

Hebrews 10:14 – “For by a single offering He has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.” Our Lord Jesus has provided the one offering for sin. What we offer to the Lord is not a sacrifice for sin; we cannot buy our way into heaven with our money, works or effort. Rather, what we give to the Lord’s work in the church is a thank offering, a sign of our dependency on God and all He has given us.

Living Nativity Immanuel Frankentrost

Immanuel Lutheran Church of Frankentrost, 8220 Holland Road (M-46) in Saginaw, Michigan, will host their 28th annual Free “LIVING NATIVITY – A Journey to Bethlehem”. This will take place on

  • Friday December 6, 7:00-9:00 pm
  • Saturday December 7, 6:00-8:00 pm
  • Sunday December 8, 6:00-8:00 pm.

Experience the real Christmas story amid the sights and sounds of Bethlehem long ago. The newly paved sidewalk provides accessibility for all ages and needs. An interpreter for hearing impaired groups may be requested on Saturday by calling (989) 754-0929.

Fellowship and light refreshments will follow. This is a 30-minute outdoor walk, so dress the family for the weather.

To reach the LIVING NATIVITY: Immanuel Lutheran Church is located on M-46, about 5 miles east of Saginaw. From I-75, take Exit 149A East.

For more information call (989) 754-0929, or view us online at frankentrost.org (Living Nativity)


Valley Vision

Click here to see the November 2024 Valley Vision.


Valley Announcements

  • VLHS Fall Bazaar is on Saturday, November 16 from 9 am - 3 pm. Featuring 55 great vendors, a bake sale, and delicious lunch for purchase from 11 am - 1 pm, you do not want to miss it!
  • Save the Date for the Music Department’s Christmas Choral Concert on Sunday, December 8 at 3 pm! This year’s concert will be hosted at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 6100 Westside Saginaw Rd, Bay City.

Old Testament Reading

Daniel 12:1–3

“At that time shall arise Michael, the great prince who has charge of your people. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never has been since there was a nation till that time. But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone whose name shall be found written in the book. And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.”


Epistle

Hebrews 10:11–25

Every priest stands daily at his service, offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, waiting from that time until his enemies should be made a footstool for his feet. For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified. And the Holy Spirit also bears witness to us; for after saying, “This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws on their hearts, and write them on their minds,” then he adds, “I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more.” Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin. Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.


Holy Gospel

Mark 13:1–13

As [Jesus] came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!” And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? There will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” And as he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when all these things are about to be accomplished?” And Jesus began to say to them, “See that no one leads you astray. Many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!’ and they will lead many astray. And when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. This must take place, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. These are but the beginning of the birth pains. “But be on your guard. For they will deliver you over to councils, and you will be beaten in synagogues, and you will stand before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them. And the gospel must first be proclaimed to all nations. And when they bring you to trial and deliver you over, do not be anxious beforehand what you are to say, but say whatever is given you in that hour, for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit. And brother will deliver brother over to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death. And you will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.”


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