Week of July 9, 2023

Our weekly news & updates

HS and MS students

Youth Group

Check out our fun summer schedule. Make sure you save the dates!

July 9 - 11 a.m., Sanctuary. Join us during worship to hear about our worktrip experience.

July 20 - Third Thursday Dinner at Lipumas, 6:30 p.m. (HS and college)

July 25 - Rm 132, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Make your own Junk Journal

July 26 - Volunteer to prepare and serve dinner at the Grace Centers of Hope soup kitchens. 7 youth spots available. RSVP here!

August 15 - Young Adult Dinner Night at Rochester Mills, 6:30 pm. (Post HS through 25 years welcome.)

August 17 - Third Thursday Dinner at Oceania Inn, 6:30 p.m. (HS)

August 24 - Adventure Night, Bloomer Park, 5 - 7 p.m. Let's celebrate summer with orienteering, food, and fun.

Friends are welcome at ALL these events!

A lot Can Happen in 5 Days

Shining God's Light in Florida

This year's worktrip group traveled to Estero, Florida June 18-24 to assist with Hurricane Ian Disaster Relief. We worked on painting a carport and removing and replacing a rooftop. It was incredibly hot and humid but not one complaint was heard as we worked through blood (just a few minor dings), sweat, and tears (of joy).

It would be very difficult for me to find a better example of God's love than those who attended. What an amazing representation of St. Paul's and today's youth. I'm beyond grateful. I hope you can join us July 9 at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary to hear more.

Thank you for your support, love, and prayers!!

Summer Fun

Third Thursday Dinner Out

Lipumas

621 N. Main Street, Rochester

July 20, 6:30 p.m.

Join us for a FREE dinner out! All HS students and their friends are welcome. Bring your smile and a big appetite.

Craft time is back! Register by July 11

Make It & Take It

Tuesday, July 25

6:30 - 8 p.m. in Room 132

Join us we each create our own Junk Journal: a book made of found and recycled materials used to collect and record memories, prayers, thoughts, ideas, and inspiration. Class is appropriate for ages middle school through adult. Skill level – beginner. Cost is $10. Email Jodi Stuermer by July 11 to register. Let your creativity shine!

Scholarship Fund

St. Paul's Scholarship Fund

Matching Grant Doubles Your Donation

Over the past nine years, the Education Council has awarded 55 college scholarships to students from our congregation made possible by the generous donations from members to the St. Paul’s Scholarship Fund.

We would like to grow our scholarship fund. We have a $5000 matching grant from an anonymous church member. If you donate before July 23, your gifts will be matched up to $5000.

Make a donation online or checks can be written to St. Paul’s UMC with ‘St. Paul’s Scholarship Fund’ in the memo line and mailed to 620 Romeo Street, Rochester, MI 48307. Thank you for helping our youth pursue their dreams!