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Homebound

• Gwen Bakus
• Jon Ittner
• Mike & Karen Kusch
• Margaret Meyer
• RoseAnne Schmidt
• Shirley Ziegler
• Janet Hoerauf
• Lea Roma
• Julie Roark
• Sandy Hafer
• Karen Berger
• Lois Matthes

Special

• Dean Bass
• Wayne Schmidt
• Tim Gillespie
• Samuel Weis
• Posie Weis
• Bob Schlicker
• Herb Appold
• Bill Snelenberger
• Tim Samalik (friend of Jack McAlpine)
• Bob Hofford (neck surgery)
• RoseAnne Schmidt
• Linda & Roger Brown
• Brett & Becca Bowman
• Vicky Whitney (Janelle Wiess' mother)
• Jackie's daughter (friend of St. Paul)
• Charlie Behmlander

This Week's Members

• Gerald Appold
• Austin Behmlander
• Brianna Burkhard
• David, Kristine, Lydia, Maisy, & Aubrey Drysdale
• John Gillespie
• Paul & Tamara Juszkiewicz
• Mark & Shelly Kuizenga
• David Maxwell
• Ann Rajewski 
• Roy & Donna Schmidt
• Nathan Warren

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 - 318 (197, 121)

Altar Flowers

The Altar Flowers this Sunday, October 12, 2025, are in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Schwarzwalder, parents of Charlene Fyda.

Baptism

Emery Russell Appold, child of Evan & Alex Appold, born on August 1, 2025, will be baptized this Sunday, October 12, at the 10:30 a.m. service. Sponsors are Travis & Caitlyn Jaskiewicz, Laura Horwath, & Jason Podleski.

Ministry Center Loan

$934,978.12 as of September 30, 2025

Acolyte Schedule

Click here to see the October-December 2025 Acolyte Schedule

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

October 12 - Psalm 106

October 13 - Esther 1

October 14 - Esther 2

October 15 - Esther 3

October 16 - Esther 4

October 17 - Esther 5

October 18 - Esther 6

This Sunday's Hymns

846, 661, 855, 683, 398, 526, 691

Pastor Appreciation Month

From the St. Paul Elders: October is Pastor Appreciation Month. And we certainly appreciate Pastor Matyas and Pastor Schultz and praise God for the way they continue to serve the Church and our St. Paul family. Please pray for them and thank them when you see them. As always, the best way to show your appreciation is by being involved in worship and Bible study and inviting others to do the same (and maybe even laugh at their jokes once in a while). Praise God for the ways we are blessed here at St. Paul!

New Church Chairs

A small pew has been removed on the righthand wing of church. New padded chairs have been added in its place. These chairs have been added for handicap/elderly. Please be mindful and keep these chairs open and available for people who may need them.

Potluck and Silent Auction  

St. Paul Church family and friends! All are invited to attend the For His Glory Mission silent auction and pot luck here at St. Paul in the Ministry Center on October 12th. This is a unique time to support local and away mission organizations by purchasing an item at the silent auction. Items available range from t-shirts, outdoor decor, pet supplies, gift certificates to "clean up" your computer, a child's wagon, passes to Dow Gardens and much more!!  

Potluck will begin at noon! Bring your favorite dish to share with your church family! 

Auction items will be out on Sunday morning, Oct 12th, to look at and bid on. Bidding will end between 1:00-1:30pm, depending on final amount of auction items. You do not need to be present to win, you just need the highest bid! 

Come and enjoy fun, fellowship, and a good meal while helping those in need!!

Please contact Dorothy Helmreich (989-213-1515), Denise Daly (989-992-8491), Heidi Schultz (989-450-0975). Andra Warren (989-245-6451), or Ann Weiss (989-475-6456) if you have any questions.

St. Paul PTO Fundraiser

The PTO will be hosting a Pierce Road Bar & Grill fundraiser on Monday, October 13 from 4:00 - 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. Additional printed flyers are in the school office or church hallway.

Roll Call Sunday - October 26, 2025

Our annual Roll Call Sunday celebration will be October 26! Anyone celebrating an "every 10th Year" anniversary in 2025 is invited to come to the Roll Call Service and Banquet at the 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday, October 26, 2025. If you were confirmed in one of those years at St. Paul or a sister congregation, you should receive a letter with details and a registration form. If you think this is you (or someone you know) and you haven't gotten a letter, it is possible that our records need updating, so please contact the church office to bring us up to speed.

To register yourself for Roll Call you can click here.

Adopt Our Cold Bar Program (St. Paul Hot Lunch)

Mrs. Sue Headings our Head Cook at St. Paul Lutheran School would like to invite St. Paul Church Members to consider the “Adopt Our Cold Bar Program”. Church members can learn more about the “Adopt our Cold Bar Program” in the brochure located near the ramp of the Ministry Center or by clicking here.

No time to shop?! Monetary donations are always welcomed and appreciated!

• Thank you to an anonymous donor who gifted a Thrivent Action Grant
• Thank you to Jen Zielinski for the fresh strawberries
• Thank you to Julia Appold & Leslie Kelley for the ground beef

Trunk or Treat

Join us for Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 24, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

*Rain Date: Saturday, October 25, 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Come to the school parking lot and playground for trick-or-treating, host a treat trunk, or just come hang out for the simple joy of being together. The event will be all outdoors with light refreshments and snacks provided.

Please fill out this form to let us know you are willing to host a trunk. Thank you for being willing to help us make this event possible!

NOTE: Please plan candy/treats for about 150-200 kids. 5:30 p.m. arrival (or before) is recommended for trunk set-up.

Questions? Contact Janelle at (419) 494-6815 or jwhitneywiess@gmail.com

Fresh Wreath Fundraiser

Spruce up your holiday decor in support of St. Paul Lutheran School! Order your 24 inch Fraser Fir holiday wreath now. $25. Wreaths will be available for pick up just in time for Thanksgiving celebrations.

Contact Kristen Glasser to order: 989-529-2962.

Sales end November 7th. Submit cash or check payment to Kristen or the St. Paul Office when you place your order. Make checks out to Artisans Landscaping.

Good Samaritan Ministries

Friendship Circle had the awesome experience of touring the Good Samaritan Ministries facility in Bay City. As they were touring, their host Jill, let them know of some of the needs that they have at their shelter. If you are interested in donating, there will be a tote located in the church narthex for new and lightly used bath towels, washcloths, and hand towels. Thank you for helping!

St. Paul in Prayer

All are invited to be a part of St. Paul in Prayer, a new group beginning here at St. Paul that will be meeting once a week to pray for our school, students, staff, and church. Each meeting will be one hour long as we use a specific format for praying using scripture as our guide. Even if you do not have children or grandchildren at St. Paul, you may still come and join us in prayer. If you have any questions, please call or Text Heidi Schultz at 989-450-0975.

JOY Group

JOY group will meet on Thursday, October 16th at 12 noon for lunch at the Ministry Center. Fellowship and something to make us use our brain will follow lunch See you there!

Ladies Aid - Color Tour

Ladies Aid is planning a local fall color tour for Saturday, October 18. We will meet at the MC by 9:00 a.m. to car pool and leave by 9:10 a.m. We’ll caravan to Sugar Springs for the Gladwin Showcase of Quilts display. Admission is $5. Then lunch (on your own) at one of the local restaurants. As we wind our way home, we’ll stop at an orchard for donuts and cider and possibly some little shops along the way. Please RSVP, especially if you’re willing to be a driver, to Ro Hardy 989-450-2377 or Melissa Appold 989-225-6902. It should be a casual, fun, fall girls’ day out and all ladies are welcome to join in.

Wellspring Lutheran Child and Family Services Auxiliary

  —Gift cards for the Bay County Foster Children serviced by the Bay City Wellspring Office , to help purchase Christmas gifts , will be collected again this year. We are collecting $30.00 Walmart Gift Cards and/or $30.00 checks made out to Wellspring Lutheran Child and Family Services. These gift cards and/or checks can be dropped off in the boxes in the church or Ministry Center, by November 12th.  If you have any questions please contact Cheryl Leppek at (989)460-8383 or Angie Buda at (989) 396-4198.

A Heartfelt Thank You

"We extend our deepest gratitude to all who supported Pat and our family during his final journey. To Pastor Matyas, whose prayers and heartfelt sermon provided solace and spiritual strength — thank you for guiding us in faith and compassion. To the Ladies Aid who graciously prepared and served lunch following Pat’s funeral — your kindness and care were deeply appreciated. To the St. Paul members who visited Pat at Bay Shores — your companionship meant the world to him and to us.

Your love, prayers, and support have been a blessing during this time of loss. Thank you for honoring Pat’s life with such grace and generosity.

With sincere appreciation,

The Family of Pat Hendrick"

Thrivent Action Grants

Thrivent Action Grants are a fantastic way for Thrivent clients to lead a volunteer project in our St. Paul Lutheran Church and School community. Each grant provides up to $250 in "seed money" for projects such as fundraisers, service activities, and/or educational events. Thrivent Action Grants are a great opportunity to get a team together, live generously in faith, and make a small or significant difference in our church and school community. If you are a Thrivent client and have an idea for a project, you can learn more and apply at Thrivent.com/ActionTeams. If you have any questions, contact the office.

Stewardship - An Act of Faith

Luke 17:19 – “And he said to him, ‘Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.’” Only one of the 10 lepers who were cleansed returns to give thanks to Jesus. Why is that? Surely the rest were indeed thankful to be freed from such a terrible disease. But only the Samaritan leper had faith, and his faith turned into action, as all true faith does. Our generosity to God’s work in the church is likewise our faith in action.

Hymn Festival “I Am Baptized Into Christ: The Devil’s Might Unraveled.”

On Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church in Auburn, Michigan will be hosting “I Am Baptized Into Christ: The Devil’s Might Unraveled.” The Commentators for the hymn festival will be Rev. Stephen Starke and Rev. Aaron Schian. Kantors for the service will be Nathan Beethe, Jon Eifert, and Brian Heinlein. There will be a Mass Choir composed of members from area congregations, instrumentalists, and pipe organ.Anyone who wishes to participate in the mass choir should contact Kantor Nathan Beethe at kantor.graceauburn@gmail.com or they can call or text him at (989) 878-2103. Please mark your calendars for this exciting event! 

Come take a Peek at Valley!

A firm foundation. Life preparation. And a place to belong. Come take a peek at Valley on Tuesday, October 21 beginning at 6:00 pm. Whether you’re planning ahead for your child’s future, or high school is right around the corner - this night is for you! Let us know you’re coming and choose an arrival time at www.vlhs.com/takeapeek.

VLHS Fruit Sale Begins Soon

The Valley Lutheran Booster Club Fruit Sale kicks off on October 1! The following fruit is available:

• Florida Indian River Naval Oranges
• Florida Pink Grapefruit
• Mixed Navel Oranges/Pink Grapefruit
• Florida Mandarin Oranges
• Citrus Delight (all 3)

The sale continues until November 7. Fruit can be ordered from Valley students or online at www.vlhs.com/fruitsale (online ordering begins Oct. 1). Orders should be picked up at VLHS on Saturday, December 6.

St. John Amelith Trunk or Treat

St. John Amelith will host a trunk or treat on Saturday, October 25, 2025. If you would like to host a trunk, please call Deb Hutter at 989-316-8322. Treating starts at 5:00 p.m., trunk judging and potluck start at 5:30 p.m. Please bring a hot or cold dish to pass.

Peace Lutheran Apple Pie Sale

It’s the most flavorful time of the year: Peace Lutheran Apple Pie Sale time! Order your apple pies, crisps or crusts today! They will be ready to bake immediately upon pickup Saturday, Nov. 8, at Peace Lutheran Church, or may be frozen up to a year (instructions are included). Crumble Top 10-inch Pies are $12 for one, or $10 for two or more; 9-inch Apple Crisps (same as the apple pie but with no bottom crust) are $8 for one or $7.50 for two or more; and 10-inch Pie Crusts in Tin are $3. Order pickup is 10:30am-1pm Saturday, Nov. 8, at Peace Lutheran Church (main entrance off Adams), 3427 Adams Ave. in Saginaw. PLEASE NOTE: This is the final year Peace is able to offer these prices, so stock up! Buy extras to cover Thanksgiving, Christmas and your random weeknight cravings! Proceeds benefit the Peace Lutheran School PTL. The order deadline is Thursday, Oct. 30. Order online now and pay when you pick up your order Nov. 8 at the church. Click here to order.

Chicken BBQ Takeout Dinner

On Sunday, October 12, 2025 from 11:30 - 1:00 a drive-thru take-out dinner will be served at Immanuel Lutheran Church-Frankentrost (8220 E. Holland Road, Saginaw). Menu includes ½ grilled chicken, dressing, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, cole slaw and cupcake. Cost of the meal is $14.00 and is sponsored by Immanuel Men’s Club. Cupcake donations are welcome and may be dropped off Saturday before noon and Sunday morning.

Faith Lutheran Church

Faith Lutheran Church Bay City Parish Service Guild is selling GLB(Great Lakes Bay) Dining & Entertainment Cards. Cost is $30.00/card and can be picked up at the Faith Lutheran Church office. The cards can be used immediately and are good until December 12, 2026. Any questions, please call Marylee @ 989-397-5730.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Saginaw, will have their holiday bazaar on November 1, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. There will be gifts, cookies, crafts and lunch available for purchase.