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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.
Bay Circuit Convocation
All are invited to a special gathering of Bay Circuit Congregations at St. Paul Lutheran of Frankenlust on September 14th at 9:00 a.m. The speaker that day will be Samer “Sam” Makarios, an Arab Christian who has served as a guide in the Holy Land for 25 years. He was born in Jerusalem, where his father owns a small shop in the Christian Quarter of the Old City. Sam is in great demand as a tour guide for groups traveling to Israel, not only because of his first-hand knowledge of the Holy Land and its many sacred sites, but also because his vibrant faith in Jesus is an important part of the information he shares.
Sam’s presentation on the 14th will be in two parts:
- Insights into the challenges of being a Christian in Israel, where Christians are about 1% of the total population. He will provide detail on how the current war in the Middle East has made life particularly difficult for Christians in Israel.
- Sam will also share pictures and explanations of some of the Biblical sites in the Holy Land that pilgrims there are able to experience. His extensive knowledge of the Bible and his unique perspective as a life-long resident of Israel enables him to teach and inspire those who are privileged to hear him.
Sam’s presentation will be followed by a meal at noon provided by members of St. Paul, with expenses covered by a generous grant from our Michigan District Church Extension Fund.
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
Do you have any paint sticks that haven't been used? If so, we could use them! You can find a box in the Ministry Center to drop them in or bring them to the school office.
JOY Group
JOY will return to the Ministry Center on September 19th for a lite luncheon, fun and fellowship. Join us at 12 at noon. Praying to see you there!
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.
Thank You
The 13th annual JME Memorial Run/Walk was a great success! We are sincerely grateful for the JME sponsors that made this event possible. Thank you to the Frankenlust Fire Department for ensuring our safety on the road.
Following the race, families enjoyed lawn games, concessions, face painting, a bounce house, and good old-fashioned fellowship. It was a chilly but beautiful day spent together. Our Dunk Tank Fundraiser, featuring St. Paul 8th graders, raised $558. A donation will be made to help offset the cost of the 7th & 8th grade kayaking trip in the spring.
A special thank you to Liz Begick for donating event beverages, Gary Behmlander for the delicious Italian Ice and cotton candy, and Principal Matyas for the face painting. Thank you to the volunteers who helped with the event, especially Eric Zielinski, Jeff Maul, Megan Kusterer, Drew Meylan, John and Lisa Schlicker, Chelsea Vermeesch, and the Matyas family. We could not have done this without you! – With appreciation from the Garcia and Glasser families
Lost & Found - Family Fun Fest
There was a travel cup left at the Family Fun Fest. If you believe it is yours, you can find it in the kitchen of the Fellowship Hall.
Thank You
Thank you seems so inadequate for all the prayers, cards, & hugs we have received after Fuzz's passing, but they are the words we have, so thank you! Thank you to Pastor Matyas for his prayers & to Pastor Schultz for traveling to Flint with us & being a calm voice in the midst of our chaos & grief. -The Family of Floyd (Fuzz) Appold
Thank You
We would like to thank you for the prayers, cards, visits, love and support that you gave to Mom this past year. It meant so much to her and to us that she had this support from her church family. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts and God bless you. The Family of Marilyn Appold
NEW - St. Paul Jr. High Youth Group!
"St. Paul is excited to begin a Jr. High Youth Group led by Mr. and Mrs. Dave and Andrea Dent. Beginning Sunday, Sept. 8, students in 6th - 8th grade are welcome to join us every Sunday for donuts, devotions, and discussions between services from 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Our beginning topics will include bizarre, unusual, and just plain gross accounts found in the Bible. Additionally, the jr. high youth group will get together once a month on Sunday evenings for fellowship and fun. Look for details in the bulletin. Please keep the teachers and students in your prayers as we begin this new journey!"
Friendship Circle Silent Auction
St. Paul Family….Friendship Circle will be hosting a silent auction to support local and far away missions. For His Glory Silent Auction and Potluck will be Sunday, October 6, in the St. Paul Fellowship Hall. If you have a craft, special baked items, new or like new items you would like to donate to help support local and far away mission work - please contact Andra Warren (989-245-6451) or Heidi Schultz (989-450-0975). All are welcome and encouraged to come and be a part of this auction while helping others through your donations. Watch for more information to come!
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.
Tuesday Morning Ladies Bible Study
The Tuesday morning Ladies Bible Study is beginning a new session on October 1. We will be studying Matthew. If you are interested, please contact Julia Appold at (989)225-1889, so a book can be ordered. This is a 10 week study and will conclude in early December.
Thank You
“I want to express my sincere gratitude to the members of St. Paul for the warm welcome, kind words of encouragement, and generous gifts you showered me with on Sunday, August 25th. I’m truly blessed to be here, and pray I’ll be a blessing to the students and families I’m privileged to serve. In Him, Mrs. Jane Guse'"
Thank You
"Thank you, St. Paul family, for your warm welcome as I take on this new adventure in teaching 1st Grade ELA and Math. I appreciate all of your prayers and cards! I'm praying for a great school year." - Miss Hannah Doan
Thank You
A heartfelt thanks is due to Sam and Luella Britton for their years of service as St. Paul's Church Extension Fund representatives. We greatly appreciate their passion and advocacy for this worthy service of our church-at-large. Thank you!
The Wellspring Child and Family Auxiliary
The Wellspring Child and Family Auxiliary will be having a meeting on Monday, September 30th, 2024. The meeting will be at Trinity Monitor Lutheran Church in Bay City, in their school and will begin at 6:00pm. There are many issues to discuss, the most important being the selection of a new Treasurer. We encourage all members to attend and look forward to seeing everyone and to share a time of fellowship and a cookie or two. Any questions call Kathy Colone at (989)671-9650.
Stewardship - An Act of Faith
Mark 9:24 – “Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, ‘I believe; help my unbelief!’” Haven’t we often felt like this! And notice that Jesus does not throw the man out because of his weakness of faith: He still has pity, and He still blesses the man. But neither does Jesus leave people in weakness of faith. He blesses us and calls us to a deeper faith, as He did to the disciples in the boat on the storm-tossed sea. How does our faith grow? By hearing the Word of God. What does our faith lead to as it grows? A godly life lived in thanksgiving to our Lord.
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