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Office Hours
Mon - Thu 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday by appointment only
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Holy Humor Sunday
Sunday April 7; 9:30 & 11 a.m. Services
Prepare to have your funny bone tickled as we continue to celebrate the joy of Easter during our worship services with some laughter and humor. Early Greek Christians celebrated “Bright Sunday” or “Holy Humor Sunday” on the Sunday following Easter. The joy of Easter’s resurrection celebrations carried over into the days that followed Easter with feasts and laughter. Some have even called it “Laugh at the Devil Sunday” holding that the greatest joke that God could play on the Devil was the resurrection. Just when he thought sin, death, and the grave had won, God had the last word of resurrection, life, love, and joy.
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United Methodist Men's Breakfast
Saturday, April 6; 8 a.m. in the Parlor
All men are invited to join us for a delicious breakfast, brotherhood and interesting program. No RSVP necessary.
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Support for Caregivers
Saturday, April 6; 9:30 a.m. in Rickard Chapel
You don't have to do this alone! Join this group of caregivers who support each other emotionally while renewing spirits and sharing ideas and resources. It is difficult to care for others when we struggle to care for ourselves.
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Food Pantry Wish List
Please put items in the cart in the Narthex
Rochester Area Neighborhood House Food Pantry currently needs the following items: Beef Broth, Canned Chicken, Canned Mushrooms, Canned Carrots, White Rice, Pasta Sauce, Pasta, Tomato Sauce Macaroni & Cheese, Tomato Soup
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Sunday Worship
9:30 a.m. in Hickey Hall · 11 a.m. in Sanctuary
Livestream on Facebook · Livestream on YouTube
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Medicine for the Soul
Did Jesus ever laugh? While John 11:35, the shortest verse in the scriptures, tells us that "Jesus wept," we don't have a similar occurrence of Jesus laughing. On the other hand, Ecclesiastes 3:1,4 proclaims, "For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven...a time to weep and a time to laugh; a time to mourn and a time to dance." The psalmists understood God to laugh, often at the expense of whose who would plot against God or God's people. Psalm 2:4 says, "He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord has them in derision."
Certainly Jesus, who experienced the fullness of humanity and divinity, laughed more than once in his journey on this earth. Join us this Sunday as we continue to share the joy of the resurrection by celebrating God's gift of laughter among us.
Rev. Elbert Dulworth
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Vesper Service Thursday
Thursday at 7 p.m. on Facebook
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Unwind, relax, reflect, and connect with God.
Encounters: Jesus & Nicodemus
This begins a series of encounters Jesus had in the Gospel of John. Consider the encounter with Nicodemus (John 3), a secret meeting at night. What did Nicodemus want? What did he wind up getting? Tune in to find out. Vespers at stpaulsrochester.org
Rev. Rick Kress
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Prayer List
The following prayer requests have been received by our church. Please contact the office at 248-651-9361 with your prayer requests.
Healing & Comfort
Pete Olson, Joyce Olson, Kathy Pardon, Earl Bryant, Jessie Medlen - brother of Sigrid Grace, Jo Ann Midbo, Lisa McMillin
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Children & Youth Music Program
Sunday, April 7; Choir Room
Youth Choir: 4:15 - 5:10 p.m.
Children’s Choir: 5:15 - 6 p.m.
All children and youth are invited to participate in the music program which will be showcased on Sunday, April 14 and Mother’s Day, May 12 at the 11 a.m. service. Rehearsal dates are April 7, 21, 28 and May 5.
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Farewell for Rev. Dr. April Gutierrez
Sunday, April 14; 10:30 a.m. in Hickey Hall
Please join Staff Parish Committee in a farewell celebration to thank Pastor April for her 3 years of service to St. Paul’s and to wish her well in her new appointment as co-pastor at the Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Portage, Michigan.
If you would like to contribute toward a gift for Pastor April and her family, please send a check to St. Paul’s UMC and list her name on the envelope and on the memo line. You can also Give Online where you can designate your gift for ‘Love Gift’.
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Harmony in the Hills Concert
Amanda Blaikie
Sunday, April 14; 4 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Join us for a delightful concert by Amanda Blaikie on flute accompanied by Dr. Seung Hee Cho and Bret Hoag.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for 18 and under.
Get tickets
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Tuesday Musicale of Greater Pontiac
Handbell Concert
Sunday, April 14; 4 p.m. Clarkston UMC
Community Center, 6600 Waldon Rd. Clarkston
Join us for a delightful concert featuring St. Paul's Wesley Ringers and 7 other bell choirs. Free Admission.
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Scholarships Available
Application Deadline is April 15
St. Paul’s Scholarships are available to eligible members of St. Paul’s UMC who have demonstrated service to the church or community. Scholarships may be used for tuition or room and board at an accredited college or university, vocational program, apprenticeship or training program. See more
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St. Paul’s UWF Scholarship
St. Paul’s United Women in Faith offer scholarships for women and youth members of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Scholarships of $250 will be available for higher education and summer camp.
See more
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General Conference Discussion
Sunday, April 21; 5 - 7 p.m. in Hickey Hall
Due to the pandemic, the 2020 General Conference of the United Methodist Church was postponed until April 23 - May 3, 2024. In that time, there has been much conversation about the future of United Methodism in the United States and throughout our world as our Church and our world have changed in these years. Join Rev. Dulworth on April 21 as he shares some thoughts about the General Conference as well as hopes for the future of United Methodism. Continue the discussion over a shared dinner at 6:30 p.m. in Hickey Hall.
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Hands with Detroit
Saturday, April 27; 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cass Community Social Services
St. Paul’s is organizing a team to work at Hands with Detroit at Cass Community Social Services. We will be helping both in the kitchen and with maintenance projects. St. Paul’s will also be providing materials to make 25 hygiene kits. Please contact John Kelly to register. See more
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Coffee Hour Help Needed!
The FISH Committee is bringing back coffee hour before and after both services, but volunteers are needed! If you like coffee hour and a chance to visit with others before and after church, please sign up to help! Coffee Hour Sign Up
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