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Church Bulletin Announcements
October 18, 2024
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In every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Philippians 4:6
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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
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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
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This Week's Members
- Dan & Shelley Appold
- Troy & Erin Balzer
- Curtis & Janice Berger
- Krissy Christensen & Hannah VanHorn
- Robert & Cynthia Eastman
- Andrew, Mary, Sophia, Mia & Cooper Gettel
- Donald Hoerauf
- Thomas & Lila Kloha
- Avery Morris
- Brent, Tricia, & Bentley Raquepaw
- Lisa Schmidt
- Hope Schmidt
- Karl & Tammy Verity
- Kimberly & Tyler Young
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Sunday, October 20
Worship with Communion 8:00 a.m.
Bible Study & Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Worship with Communion 10:30 a.m.
Sunday Night Youth Group 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 22
Choir Practice 6:00 p.m.
Bell Choir Practice 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 24
JOY Group 11:30 p.m.
Sherriff Troy Cunningham 12:30 p.m.
Blood Drive 2:00-6:30 p.m.
Friday, October 25
Book Fair - Open Shopping
Half Day - VIP Day Early Dismissal 8:00-11:30 a.m.
Trunk or Treat 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 27
Reformation Sunday - Roll Call
Worship with Communion 8:00 a.m.
Bible Study & Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Worship with Communion - Roll Call 10:30 a.m.
Roll Call Banquet 12:00 p.m.
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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 - 358 (257, 101)
Baptisms
Logan Michael Brandon, child of Hannah Mossner & Ketih Brandon, born April 22, 2024, will be baptized on Sunday, October 20, 2024 during the 10:30 a.m. service. Sponsor will be Jacob Mossner & Witness will be Kristin Jenkins.
Brynn Elizabeth Weiss, child of Andrew & Summer Weiss, born September 10, 2024, will be baptized on Sunday, October 20, 2024 during the 10:30 a.m. service. Sponsors will be Sarah Gatza & Matt Weiss.
Altar Flowers
Altar flowers this Sunday, October 20, are in memory of Stephen Ott given by Donna Ott.
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 20 - Proverbs 24
October 21 - Jude
October 22 - Psalm 119
October 23 - 1John 1
October 24 - 1John 2
October 25 - 1John 3
October 26 - 1John 4
This Sunday's Hymns
779, 783, 773, 529, 602, 744, 781
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Scholastic Book Fair - This Week!
It’s Book Fair time! St. Paul friends and family can shop in the school gym at dismissal on Thursday, October 24 and during VIP Day from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Friday, October 25. In-person sales earn 50% for our school. Online sales earn 25%. Click here to shop online.
Thank you for supporting the Book Fair! Every purchase earns FREE BOOKS and resources for our classrooms and library! For more information, contact Kristen Glasser: 989-529-2962.
Thank You! - Auction
Many thanks to the people who donated, purchased, or prayed for the "For His Glory" auction that was held last week. We raised about $2000 . We thank God for His goodness!! The money that was raised will help support missions locally and far away!!
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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
Mark 10:29–30 – “Jesus said, ‘Truly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands, for my sake and for the Gospel, who will not receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions, and in the age to come eternal life.” This is Jesus’ encouragement for every faithful disciple — let it encourage you today.
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Valley Vision
Click here to see the October 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.
- Also on November 7 - come visit the Art and Science Showcase that highlights all our Biology and Art 1 students have learned as they’ve explored, researched, and investigated Michigan native plants and animals this fall. Open from 5:00 - 6:30 in the Fine Arts & Science hallways at Valley.
- 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.
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Old Testament Reading
Ecclesiastes 5:10–20
He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves wealth with his income; this also is vanity. When goods increase, they increase who eat them, and what advantage has their owner but to see them with his eyes? Sweet is the sleep of a laborer, whether he eats little or much, but the full stomach of the rich will not let him sleep. There is a grievous evil that I have seen under the sun: riches were kept by their owner to his hurt, and those riches were lost in a bad venture. And he is father of a son, but he has nothing in his hand. As he came from his mother’s womb he shall go again, naked as he came, and shall take nothing for his toil that he may carry away in his hand. This also is a grievous evil: just as he came, so shall he go, and what gain is there to him who toils for the wind? Moreover, all his days he eats in darkness in much vexation and sickness and anger. Behold, what I have seen to be good and fitting is to eat and drink and find enjoyment in all the toil with which one toils under the sun the few days of his life that God has given him, for this is his lot. Everyone also to whom God has given wealth and possessions and power to enjoy them, and to accept his lot and rejoice in his toil—this is the gift of God. For he will not much remember the days of his life because God keeps him occupied with joy in his heart.
Epistle
Hebrews 4:1–13
Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem to have failed to reach it. For good news came to us just as to them, but the message they heard did not benefit them, because they were not united by faith with those who listened. For we who have believed enter that rest, as he has said, “As I swore in my wrath, ‘They shall not enter my rest,’” although his works were finished from the foundation of the world. For he has somewhere spoken of the seventh day in this way: “And God rested on the seventh day from all his works.” And again in this passage he said, “They shall not enter my rest.”
Since therefore it remains for some to enter it, and those who formerly received the good news failed to enter because of disobedience, again he appoints a certain day, “Today,” saying through David so long afterward, in the words already quoted, “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.” For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken of another day later on. So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, for whoever has entered God’s rest has also rested from his works as God did from his. Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience. For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
Holy Gospel
Mark 10:23–31
Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How difficult it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!” And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how difficult it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.” And they were exceedingly astonished, and said to him, “Then who can be saved?” Jesus looked at them and said, “With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.” Peter began to say to him, “See, we have left everything and followed you.” Jesus said, “Truly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands, for my sake and for the gospel, who will not receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions, and in the age to come eternal life. But many who are first will be last, and the last first.”.
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