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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
• Posie Weis
• Bob Schlicker
• Herb Appold
• Bill Snelenberger
• RoseAnne Schmidt
• Linda & Roger Brown
• Brett & Becca Bowman
• Vicky Whitney (Janelle Wiess' mother)
• Charlie Behmlander
• Frank Wozniak
• Jan Berger

This Week's Members

• Herbert Appold
• Charles & Sandy Behmlander
• Liane Burkhard
• Vernon & Delphine Dubey
• Sean, Cortney, Arabelle, Avaya, & Annaliese Gillespie
• Tyler Jaskiewicz
• Jeffrey & Lori Kurchak
• Michael & Chris Maxwell
• Jordan Rajewski
• Wayne & Angie Schmidt
• Lynwood, Jan Wegener

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 - 324 (209, 115)

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 26 - Psalm 140

October 27 - Mark 1

October 28 - Mark 2

October 29 - Mark 3

October 30 - Mark 4

October 31 - Mark 5

November 1 - Mark 6

This Sunday's Hymns

656, 946, 645, 584, 615, 555, 578

Roll Call Sunday - Confirmation Classes

If you are planning on attending the 10:30 a.m. Roll Call service this Sunday, October 26, please meet in the Welcome Center beforehand. We will organize into confirmation groups and enter the service together. Thank you!

Trunk or Treat Tonight!

Join us tonight, Friday, October 24, for Trunk or Treat from 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.

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.

Contact Janelle at (419) 494-6815 or jwhitneywiess@gmail.com with any questions.

Time Change

Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 2. Set your clocks back one hour!

All Saints' Day 

Next week we will be remembering the saints of St. Paul who now rest from their labors since last year's All Saints Day. If you wish to include other friends of St. Paul in our prayers, please email Pastor Matyas and the office before this Friday.

Gemutlichkeit 

Gemütlichkeit Means… a state of warmth, coziness, friendliness, good cheer, relaxation, comfort, and a sense of belonging… OR…

Just come on by the Schultz House, Sunday, Nov. 2 from 3:00 to 7:00 to experience it first hand! Food, beverages, games, warm fires and warm feelings – bring something if you like, don’t if you don’t!

The most essential thing to Gemütlichkeit is YOU being there!

Inside, outside no matter the weather! See you soon!

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!

St. Paul Financial Update

The Board of Business Management would like to share the most recent financials for St. Paul. Please see the image below. If you have any questions, you can contact a member of the Board of Business Management.

Pump for A Cause–Thank You

St. Paul Lutheran Church and School would like to thank the Dore Corporation Jerky Outlet Mobile Gas Station for choosing St. Paul Lutheran Church and School for their Summer 2025 (June 1-August 31) Pump for a Cause. 

At the end of Chapel on Wednesday, October 15, Marketing Specialist Madelyn Paten stopped by St. Paul to gift the Church and School with an oversized check. Madeln let us know: “With community support and a matched donation from Dore Stores, we’re excited to present your school with a donation check for $1,354.20.” The money will be a blessing to St. Paul. Thank you to everyone who participated to make this donation possible.

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.

Auction Thank You

Thank you for all those who donated, bid, and attended the For His Glory mission auction last week. Over $2,100 was raised to continue to support mission work! We praise and thank God for His work through you! -Friendship Circle/LWML

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 Leeta Theiss for sponsoring the cold bar for the week of October 20-24
• Thank you to Roy and Donna Schmidt for their hot lunch donation

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.

Ladies Aid Christmas Program

The Ladies Aid Christmas program will be held on December 1, 2025, at the St. Paul Ministry Center. The cost of the meal is $20. Please pay with cash or check made out to "Ladies Aid" at the November 3 meeting. Also, let us know if you would like to be included or excluded from the Secret Pal list. More information will follow.

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.

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.

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

Revelation 14:6 – “Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people.” During the Reformation, this text was used to refer to Luther’s ministry and the Lutheran message. We have an eternal Gospel to proclaim. Christ has freed us from our sins without any works on our part. We are saved by grace alone! And, ironically enough, Luther said this should make him the “apostle of works.” Once we are freed by grace, we are truly free to serve God in works that flow from thankfulness and praise.

VLHS Fruit Sale

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.

Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Essexville invites you to:

Annual Craft Show on Saturday, November 8 from 10:00am - 3:00pm hosted by our Cub Scout Pack 3113. For further details, please contact Samantha Burk at scoutwithmenow@gmail.com

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.

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.