Church Bulletin Announcements

November 8, 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


Bereaved

  • Diane Rachwitz

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
  • Justine Marlette
  • Andrea Dent
  • Dave Sherry
  • Gary Heckman
  • Shirley Ziegler


This Week's Members

  • Deloris Appold 
  • Dan, Madeline, Sawyer, Eli, Iva Bebow
  • Rollan & Deborah Berger
  • Roger & Ashley Clauss
  • Lisette Gibson 
  • Robert & Diane Hofford
  • Nathan, Kristen, Brynlee, & Ryker Kolberg
  • Jacob List
  • Erin Murdoch & Henry Schwartz 
  • Ronald Reuther Jr.
  • Ruth, Carl, Carl, & Malinda Schmidt
  • Larry & Tammie Vogtmann
  • Brandon, Megean, Deanna, & Maura Zeilinger

Sunday, November 10

Worship with Communion - Choir Grades Y5/K-1/2 Sing 8:00 a.m.

Pancake Breakfast 8:30-11:00 a.m.

Worship with Communion 10:30 a.m.


Monday, November 11

Board of Business Management 7:00 p.m.


Tuesday, November 12

Choir Practice 6:00 p.m.

Bell Choir Practice 7:00 p.m.

PTO Chipotle Fundraiser 7:00 p.m.


Wednesday, November 13

Newsletter Articles Due


Thursday, November 14

Church Council 6:30 p.m.


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.

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 - 367 (265, 102)


Baptism

Dexter Aalan Boruszewski, child of David Boruszewski and Gretchen Jurek, born August 1, 2015, will be baptized on Sunday, November 10, 2024 during the 8:00 a.m. service. Sponsors will be Nicole Burnison & Andrea Dent.


Altar Flowers

Altar Flowers this Sunday, November 10, are in honor of Nancy Hoerauf's birthday on November 13, given by her family.


Side Flowers this Sunday, are in celebration of Dexter Boruszewski's baptism, given by Nicole Burnison & Andrea Dent.


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 10 - John 7

November 11 - John 8

November 12 - John 9

November 13 - Psalms 129-131

November 14 - John 10

November 15 - John 11

November 16 - John 12


This Sunday's Hymns

786, 894, 821, 641, 789, 922, 738

St. Paul Apparel - Winter Store

Dear St. Paul Church & School Families,


The Church and School Winter Apparel store is now open! You can find the Joy of the Franconians shirt, this year's "Ugly Christmas" shirt, winter hats, & socks, along with a variety of other items. The store will be open until November 11. Orders will then be fulfilled and delivered to the school and church by November 22.


This is the second of three campaigns throughout the 2024-2025 school year. If you have any questions, please contact office@stpaulbaycity.org. Thank you for supporting St. Paul Lutheran Church & School. Click here to shop!


Youth Pancake Breakfast

Join us Sunday, November 10 from 8:30-11:00 a.m. for an all you can eat pancake breakfast. The menu includes pancakes (and toppings), sausage, and fruit. We look forward to seeing you there!


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!


No Sunday School - November 10

Due to the Youth Group hosting their Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, November 10, we will not be having Sunday School. Instead, we encourage you to take advantage of the time you would normally spend at Sunday School and Bible Study and support the youth by attending the breakfast. They will be serving all you can eat pancakes and sausage. A free will offering will be gathered at the event. We look forward to seeing you there!


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.


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. The 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.


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."


Thank You - Pastor Appreciation Month

I thank all of you so much for the kind words and gifts given for Pastor Appreciation month. St. Paul is dearer to my heart than I can express, and I feel more at home here than anywhere I have ever lived. -Pastor Matyas and Family


Embrace Grace - Baby Born!

Shea, the Mom from last semester’s Embrace Grace had her baby! Malia Marie was born on 10/25/2024 at 3:42 p.m., weighing 7lbs and 19.5 inches long. Praise God for a healthy baby and mom!


Trunk-or-Treat Thank You!

A special thanks to all who supported our Trunk-or-Treat this year. If you hosted a trunk--thank you! If you donated food, supplies, or your time--thank you! There would be no event without these donations. We had wonderful weather and about 150 kids who participated in the event. Janelle & Katie


Blood Drive - Thank You

Thank you for all of the people who came out to give blood, you are truly lifesavers!


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. 


Wellspring - Bay County Foster Children Christmas Gifts

Wellspring Lutheran Services is supporting Bay County Foster Children with providing Christmas Gifts this year. Please find the donation box located in church by the cards. Wellspring is collecting $30.00 Walmart gift cards, or a $30.00 check made out to Wellspring Lutheran Services. Ladies Aid Auxiliary committee will be accepting donations until November 10th. Any amount you are willing to give will contribute to ensure these children have a Merrier Christmas! Please reach out to Stacy at 989-213-5926 with any questions.


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.

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.


Stewardship - An Act of Faith

Mark 12:44 – “For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.” From Old Testament times right through to today the Lord has urged us to give to His work in the church in proportion to how He has blessed us. He has also called us to sacrificial giving, that is, giving that actually costs us something. That’s the shape of true Christian generosity.

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

  • The VLHS Booster Club Fruit Sale is going on now through November 8. Purchase your fresh oranges, grapefruits, or mandarins today! Contact a VL student, the VLHS office (989-790-1676), or order online at www.vlhs.com/fruitsale. Thank you for supporting the Boosters, who in turn support extracurricular activities at Valley!
  • VLHS Drama Department invites you to their fall production of “Alice in Wonderland”, held November 7, 8, and 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the gym. Tickets are $7/adult, $5 student, $24/family, sold in advance in the school office beginning October 28 or at the door as available.
  • The VLHS Music Department will hold its Fall Instrumental Concert on Sunday, November 10 at 3 p.m. in the VLHS gym. Doors open at 2:30 p.m.
  • 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

1 Kings 17:8–16

Then the word of the LORD came to [Elijah], “Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to feed you.” So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, a widow was there gathering sticks. And he called to her and said, “Bring me a little water in a vessel, that I may drink.” And as she was going to bring it, he called to her and said, “Bring me a morsel of bread in your hand.” And she said, “As the LORD your God lives, I have nothing baked, only a handful of flour in a jar and a little oil in a jug. And now I am gathering a couple of sticks that I may go in and prepare it for myself and my son, that we may eat it and die.” And Elijah said to her, “Do not fear; go and do as you have said. But first make me a little cake of it and bring it to me, and afterward make something for yourself and your son. For thus says the LORD the God of Israel, ‘The jar of flour shall not be spent, and the jug of oil shall not be empty, until the day that the LORD sends rain upon the earth.’” And she went and did as Elijah said. And she and he and her household ate for many days. The jar of flour was not spent, neither did the jug of oil become empty, according to the word of the LORD that he spoke by Elijah.


Epistle

Hebrews 9:24–28

For Christ has entered, not into holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true things, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf. Nor was it to offer himself repeatedly, as the high priest enters the holy places every year with blood not his own, for then he would have had to suffer repeatedly since the foundation of the world. But as it is, he has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.


Holy Gospel

Mark 12:38–44

In his teaching [Jesus] said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and like greetings in the marketplaces and have the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at feasts, who devour widows’ houses and for a pretense make long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation.” And he sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large sums. And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which make a penny. And he called his disciples to him and said to them, “Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.”


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