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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
• Sharon Garrett
• Viola Behmlander

This Week's Members

• Holly Appold
• Gary & Elizabeth Behmlander
• Terry & Pamela Burkhard
• Troy, Shasta, Trenton Stump, Hunter, & Gatlin Duffey
• Susan Gillespie
• Susan Jerome
• Michael & Karen Kusch
• Sandra Maxwell
• Kristin, Mark, Flynn, & Taylor Ramseyer
• Caleb, Mary, Ruth, & Reagan Schultz
• Shirley 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 - 350 (183, 167)

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

November 2 - Mark 7

November 3 - Mark 8

November 4 - Mark 9

November 5 - Luke 15

November 6 - Mark 10

November 7 - Mark 11

November 8 - Mark 12

This Sunday's Hymns

513, 677, 727, 801, 744, 461, 336

All Saints Day



We give thanks for the Faithful Departed Members of St. Paul

We give thanks for the Faithful Departed Friends of St. Paul

Time Change

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

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!

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 124 kids who participated in the event. -Janelle & Katie

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 Sue Jerome for sponsoring the cold bar for the week of October 27-30
• Thank you to an anonymous donor for also sponsoring the cold bar for the week of October 27-30
• Thank you to an anonymous donor for their donation towards the hot lunch program for the week of October 27-30

Ladies Aid Bake Sale

The St. Paul Ladies Aid will be having a donut hour and bake sale this year on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Donut hour will be from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., with the bake sale starting at 9:30 a.m. until 11 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 (please drop off to school on Friday December 5 between 8 am and 5 pm) or helping to work the Bake Sale, please contact Diane Behmlander at 989-297-3485, Jennifer Zielinski at 989-450-9805, Clarissa Marter at 989-980-0090 or Christy Swartz at 989-245-0796. Thank you!

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 4, we need fryers for Eisenkuechle and Friday December 5, we need bread makers. We would welcome any help and any shifts that you are available. If interested or have any questions, call Diane Behmlander at 989-297-3485, Jennifer Zielinski at 989-450-9805, Clarissa Marter at 989-980-0090 or Christy Swartz at 989-245-0796. Thank you!

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

Matthew 5:6 – “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” You only hunger and thirst for what you don’t have. Jesus has come to fill us up with righteousness — His own righteousness. He is the self-giving Lord whose sacrifice inspires us to be givers, too.

2026 LHM Calendar

Filled with inspiring Bible verses, beautiful photography, major holidays, and key liturgical dates, this calendar will encourage you all year. Receive the 2026 Scripture Wall Calendar from Lutheran Hour Ministries as our gift to you, in thanks for your gift of any amount. Visit lhm.org/wallcalendar for details.

Valley Vision

Click here for the September/October Valley Vision.

Immanuel Frankentrost Living Nativity

Immanuel Frankentrost is seeking cast members for its 29th Annual Living Nativity. The majority of the cast roles have no specific speaking parts and can suit kids and adults of all ages. No experience is needed, but children in eighth grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult in the cast. The event is at Immanuel Frankentrost on December 5,6,& 7. If you are interested in participating, please contact Natalie Schaeff at 989.233.5340 or nschaeff@peacesaginaw.org 

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

Surviving the Holidays Nov. 9 at Grace Lutheran Church

Are you dreading the approaching holidays because of the death of a loved one? You're not alone. Come to Grace Lutheran Church (303 Ruth St, Auburn) on Sunday, November 9 at 2 p.m. to be comforted and encouraged. We'll meet in Grace’s library to explore Surviving the Holidays—a resource from GriefShare—together to help guide you through this season. The materials are free, and all are welcome to attend; no registration needed. Questions? Call Grace's church office at 989-662-6161.