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
• Jeremy & Liz Begick's 17th Anniversary

This Week's Members

• Craig & Carol Appold
• Gwendolyn Bakus
• Bruce & Michelle Berger
• Ed & Kathy Christensen
• Ron & Sally Easter
• Dayna Gesinski
• Miranda Hildebrant
• Ashley Kloha
• Logan, Rachel, & River Lightfoot
• Natalie, David, Nora, Miles, & Cecelia Michaels
• Kristin, Mark, Flynn, & Taylor Ramseyer
• Hope Schmidt
• Alexis Verity
• Nanette, Jonas, & Jacob Yoder

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 - 333 (209, 124)

Altar Flowers

Altar flowers this Sunday, October 13, are in given by Charlene Fyda in honor of her parents.

Side flowers this Sunday are given in honor of Mel Weiss, Peggy Weiss' husband.

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

October 13 - 2 Corinthians 9

October 14 - Psalms 115-116

October 15 - 2 Corinthians 10

October 16 - 2 Corinthians 11

October 17 - 2 Corinthians 12

October 18 - 2 Corinthians 13

October 19 - Psalms 117-118

This Sunday's Hymns

915, 707, 565, 700, 669, 733, 850

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.

Handbell Ringers Needed

Can you count to four and follow highlighted notes? Then we need you! Our handbell choir is looking for two more ringers. Right now the only commitment is to play at our Christmas Song Service on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. We practice on Tuesday nights from 7:00-8:00 p.m. If you are interested, please let Rachel Abraham know (989)928-0838. Thanks!

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.

Roll Call Sunday - October 27, 2024

Our annual Roll Call Sunday celebration will be October 27! Anyone celebrating an "every 10th Year" anniversary in 2024 is invited to come to the Roll Call Service and Banquet at the 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday, October 27, 2024. 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. You can also register by clicking here. If you would like to come to the Banquet, but are not part of one of the classes, you may register online as well.

Senior Safety

Sheriff Troy Cunningham will be at the Ministry Center on Thursday, October 24th at 12:30 p.m. to speak to anyone interested in “Senior Safety Program”. This program will cover fraud, scams, and home safety. Please join us for this very important topic sponsored by J.O.Y. Any questions, call Bonnie List or Virginia Hutter.

J.O.Y. Group

ATTENTION: The J.O.Y. October meeting has a date and time change. We will meet the fourth Thursday, October 24th, at 11:30 a.m. instead of the 17th at 12:00 p.m.

Blood Drive

We are having a blood drive on October 24 from 2:00-6:30 p.m. in the Ministry Center. If you woud like to make an appointment click here, or contact Julia at 989-225-1889 or Darlene at 989-737-9937.

Trunk or Treat

Join us for Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 25, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

*Rain Date: Saturday, October 26, 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.

Use the Google Form to sign up or email Janelle Wiess at jwhitneywiess@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Save The Date - St. Paul Book Fair

Save the date for St. Paul's Scholastic Book Fair October 21st-25th in our school gym. If you are available during the school day to volunteer, please contact Kristen Glasser at 989-529-2962 for more information. Any amount of time volunteering is greatly appreciated. 

Fresh Wreath Fundraiser

Spruce up your holiday decor in support of the Art Program at 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. Sales end November 5th. Payment is due at the time you place your order. Contact Kristen Glasser 989-529-2962 or Debbie Garcia 989-948-1922.

The Wellspring Child and Family 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 13, 2024. If you have any questions please contact Angie Buda at 989-397-4198.  

2025 LCMS National Youth Gathering 

Attention all High School youth and parents. If you are interested in attending the 2025 NYG in New Orleans (July 19-23), please contact Vicki Begick at 989-525-3733. There will be an information meeting on 09/29 at 5:00pm in the Ministry Center. Further details can be found at www.lcmsgathering.com and in the SNYG Slack app.

Sunday Night Youth Group Meals

The Sunday Night Youth Group is seeking volunteers to prepare meals for about a dozen people. There is a sign-up poster near the Youth Room. SNYG starts at 5:00 p.m. every Sunday unless noted. This really helps out the SNYG leaders!! Thank you!

Junior High Youth Group - Candy Donations

"The junior high youth group is excited to have their first trunk at the school Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 25th. We are seeking donations of candy to be passed out at the event. If you would like to donate, please place bags outside the youth room in the labeled bin, or drop candy off at the school office. Any questions, contact Andrea Dent (734) 664-1678." 

SOCK-tober

For the month of October the youth will be accepting new socks for children and teens. All donations will be going to Wellspring's Foster System. Boxes will be located in church and the ministry center. 

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.

Unused Paint Sticks Needed

Thank you to everyone who was able to donate unused paint sticks! –Julia Appold

Thank You

"It is with a heartfelt thank you to my St. Paul Church family for all your prayers, cards and visits during my extended illness." -Diane Rachwitz

Thank You

"Members & Friends at St. Paul, Thank you for the note of sympathy as we mourn the passing of Thomas Neumeyer. - Dennis & Marsha Neumeyer

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

Hebrews 3:18–19 – “And to whom did He swear that they would not enter His rest, but to those who were disobedient? So we see that they were unable to enter because of unbelief.” Unbelief leads to disobedience — that is, every sin expresses the opposite of faith. True and living faith guides us into the Lord’s way and the Lord’s plan. And when we fall into sin, it’s because we are not trusting the Lord’s goodness and provision.

Valley Vision

Click here to see the October 2024 Valley Vision.