Lori Toyzan passed away on August 27, 2021, and received a Christian funeral on September 2, 2021.

Phyllis Rush passed away on August 11, 2021, and will receive a Christian funeral on September 4, 2021, with burial in our church cemetery.

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.

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Donations mail to: Saginaw Valley Lutheran Hour; P.O. Box 133; Frankenmuth, MI 48734

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During this school year, the St. Paul Sunday School program will have a “kids helping kids” theme, supporting Wellspring Lutheran Services through offerings and donation drives. In support of the kids and families that Wellspring serves, children are being asked to bring a donation item on the first day of Sunday School, September 12.  On opening day, a representative from Wellspring will be here to speak with the children to help kick-off this effort. If you would like to help support St. Paul’s Sunday School program in this mission, donations can be dropped off to the office or church. Items that are of the greatest need are diapers and baby wipes, back packs, school supplies, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, and sports equipment (soccer balls & basketballs). Gift cards and cash donations are also appreciated by Wellspring. Please label any donations dropped off for Wellspring. If you have any questions, please call or text Vicki Begick at 525-3733 or Lynn Hendrick at 450-1969.

September 11th, 2021

9:00 a.m. – JME Memorial Race

10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Food, Fellowship, & Fun

*Dunk Tank Fundraiser, featuring: Mrs. Polzin, Mrs. Dent, Mr. Garcia, and Pastor Matyas!

All are welcome! Hot dogs, chips, cotton candy, pop, bounce house, lawn games, and DUNK TANK! Bring a few dollars and try dunking some St. Paul celebrities! Free will donation for food. Dunk tank proceeds make next year’s event possible. Join the FUN! – St. Paul Board of Education

As a result of our congregational and individual investments in Church Extension Fund, we recently received a check in the amount of $605.21 as a rebate on our loan.

You may recall hearing about this a year or so ago.

Here’s how it works:

Eligible CEF loan customers (that’s us) receive a cash rebate once a year, when the congregation’s total investments (individual and congregational) meet one of three tiers. Each higher tier pays a higher percentage of the loan balance. So, the more we invest with CEF, the bigger our cash rebate will be.

Remember, all CEF investments are used to provide low-interest loans to Lutheran Congregations in Michigan. These loans help build new churches and schools (or Ministry Center additions). So, by investing in CEF, not only do we earn a competitive rate of return, we learn how our money can be used to bless others. Truly a terrific stewardship habit that can last a lifetime.

If you would like more information on CEF investment opportunities, visit their website at mi-cef.org – or – contact our St Paul CEF Rep, Luella Britton at 798-3156.

Please join us for a morning of exercise, fellowship and remembrance - Our Annual JME Memorial Run/Walk will be held Saturday, September 11th, 2021. Students, ages 10 and under, can participate in the ¼ mile run at 9:00 and will receive a medal for participation. The 1 mile and 2 mile run/walk will begin at 9:15. All races will begin on Ziegler Rd (just next to the Church). Registration to get a t-shirt has ended, but all are still welcome to attend on September 11th!

The St. Paul Fellowship Bowling League is looking for more teams (4 Person Co-Ed). We bowl every other Sunday at Monitor Lanes at 6 PM, starting September 12th. For more details, please reach out to Jason Schlicker – 906-2132.

St. Paul will be in need of a head cook for the school lunch program starting Oct. 1, 2021. If you are interested in this position or know of someone who may, please contact the school office and ask to speak with Principal Lustila. Mrs. Heidi Schultz would like to help out in the transition process during the month of September. Mrs. Schultz will be leaving us to begin her new career as a full time grandmother! The school staff and its parents would like to thank her for all the wonderful lunches and freshly baked hamburger and cinnamon rolls throughout her years of service! What a blessing she will be to her family as she tends to her grandchild.

Thanks to all of you for your prayers, encouragement and notes over the past several weeks. Your caring support has meant more than we can say.

With love in Christ, Naomi and Tom Schimm and the family of Phyllis Rush

In keeping with guidance from the corporate offices of Wellspring Lutheran Services, there will be no Wellspring Auxiliary meeting in September or November this year. Hopefully we will be able to meet again in May 2022.

Like last year, we will be collecting $30.00 Walmart gift cards or checks made out to Wellspring Lutheran Services to help provide Christmas for Bay County foster children handled through their office. The cards and checks need to be taken to the Economy Center by November 5, 2021.

If you have any questions, please call Kathie Colone at 989-671-9650. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Click here for the September Valley Vision.

The 2021 phone directory of St. Paul members will be printed this fall. Please take a moment to review your contact information that was printed last year in the 2020 phone directory. If information is outdated, please provide updates and/or changes as needed (e.g. new address(es), new email, new contact numbers, new family members added, family members who have moved away, etc.). Click here to submit updated information using an online form. Paper forms will be available in the church narthex.

An additional videographer is needed one a month for livestream during the 8 a.m. If you are interested in helping, please contact David Schultz or Cheryl Leppek (989-460-8383) or Cathi Reymore (989-225-1204) for details.

Our vision is to identify the gifts and abilities and time and talents of our congregational family, and connect them to the needs and areas of service of the staff and the programs at St. Paul to further God’s kingdom.

James 2:2 – “For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine cloth comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in…” God shows no partiality. Rich and poor alike are called into the Kingdom. And both rich and poor alike have something to contribute to the Kingdom in accordance with the callings God has given them in their lives. This is why both the Old and New Testaments talk about proportional giving – that is giving a proportion of our income to the Lord’s work. This makes it possible for rich and poor alike to have the honor of supporting God’s work.

Don’t miss a great day for a great cause! The Annual VLHS Golf Outing is next weekend (Sept. 11th ) at Apple Mountain. This event is known for its fun, fellowship, and occasional good weather. The $85 registration gets you: 18 holes of golf w/ cart, continental breakfast and hot dog at the turn – plus you support a great school! There are still a few spot remaining, please call the school office at 989-790-1676 to join us for this fun day.