February 11, 2007

Bulletins/Announcements

St. Paul Lutheran’s Mission is to be an expression of God’s compassion in our community and beyond.

WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS:  Jim Stafford, Deb Lange, Hilma Burnham, Garrett Chrzan, Brett Precord, Ron Hansen, Pamela (Anderson) Courtright, Frieda Maggert, Elana Aal, Helen Nickels, Lisa Borchard, McKenna Moulds, Karen Bisson, Sue Robb, Myles Sommerfeld, Marlys Schultz, Chet Barney, Phyllis Wegner, Alice Stoppa, John Matthes, Karen Kirschner, Milt Hanson, Catherine Hawks, Mary Lou Deutsch, Kelly LaPratt, Terry Hand, Alice Cornell, Betty Kirschner, Warren Erickson,  Judy Dunkle, Barb Brandel, Adam Badgero, Geri Karsten, Raphael Marzean, and Don Urban. (Prayer is the best medicine and we are prepared to pray indefinitely for folks. Would you please help the church office keep our list current?  Unless we know otherwise, our normal practice is to remove names after a month.  Thank you for your partnership in prayer.)

FLOWERS IN THE CHANCEL (foot of the cross) are given in memory of Lloyd Milligan from Mildred, Jim, Gary and Debra. 

ADDITIONAL FLOWERS are given in memory of Harley Steinke from Mary and family. 

We remember our prayer partners in the North/West Lower Michigan Synod:  

*  Christ Lutheran Church, Dewitt, Pastor Terry Williamson 

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE           

Saturday           5:30 p.m.          (02/03)              91       

Sunday            8:00 a.m.          (02/04)              108      

                      10:30 a.m.                                 182        

Total                                                                381 

This week we join in prayer with the other LARCC churches (Grace Lutheran, Trinity Episcopal, First Congregational, St. Anne, St. Mary, St. Bernard and St. John the Baptist Catholic churches) for the Altar Ministry at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. 

Reading God’s Word at Home: The Egermeier’s Bible Story Book readings for next week are: Jeremiah Warns the People, page 303, The Twelve, page 393, and The Sermon on the Mount, page 394.  Parents, will you invest ten minutes a day in your children by reading God’s word with them? All it takes is time.  I’ll bet you’re willing to give it. 

Adult Education Class:  10 Bible Stories Every Christian Should Know.   This week’s story: The Conclusion of Joseph and His Brothers; God’s Hidden Plan Revealed. Next week: Slavery in Egypt and The Call of Moses.  This class meets on Sundays in the dining room at 9:20 a.m. and is led by Pastor Paul.  Child care is provided in the nursery. 

The February Service Activity is Souper Bowl of Caring.  Needed: Cans of Soup for area Food Pantries. Please leave donations of soup in the provided baskets in the Narthex (back of Sanctuary), hallway or Dining Room. Questions: Contact Sandi Owens at 356-4039 (sowens@charter.net).

Mark Your Calendars:  A winter church potluck is scheduled for Sunday, February 25th at noon.  Please bring your favorite dish to pass and come enjoy some wonderful food and fellowship.  If you have any questions please contact Paul Kieliszewski at 354-4800. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:  The funeral committee is looking for people to make salads and desserts for church funerals on a rotation basis.  If you would like serve in this way or have any questions please contact Esther Kindt, 471-2274, or the church office at 356-1658. 

Esther Circle will meet on Tuesday, February 13th at 12:30 p.m.  Lunch will be served. 

Coffee Hour: The crafters will be hosting the coffee hour for February.  If you or your group would like to volunteer to host a month please call Sandy Froggett at 358-0118. 

Christian Weight-Loss Fellowship for Women meet weekly in the lounge at 6:30 p.m.  All are welcome.  There is no charge.  Call Jill Kowalski with questions, 356-2882. 

St. Paul Trust and Endowment Fund…working from generation to generation.  Remember St. Paul in your will or trust.  Please call Wayne Kowalski at 356-2882 with any questions. 

The Alpena Kiwanis club is sponsoring a blood drive at the First United Methodist Church (167 Ripley) on February 14 from 11:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.  Please call 1-800 GIVE LIFE for more information or for an appointment. 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:  The Vacation Bible School dates are set for June 17 – 21, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.  The children are again going to be giving back to the community fleece blankets.  We need donations of coordinating pairs of fleece that measure 1 ½ yards by the full width of the fleece.   If you have any questions please contact Kristi Werth at 356-3634.

WEEK AT A GLANCE:  FEBRUARY 11 - 18, 2007

SUN.    Worship–8:00/HC, 10:30; Education Hour – 9:15 a.m.; “Baptism” Faith Stepping Stone (lounge) – 9:00 a.m. 

MON.    Line Dancing  –  6:00 p.m.; Girl Scouts – 6:00 p.m.;  Education Committee – 6:30 p.m.; Stephen Ministry – 6:30 p.m.

TUES.   Esther Circle – 12:30 p.m.; Stewardship – 5:00 p.m.; Cub Scouts – 6:30 p.m.; Boy Scouts – 7:00 p.m.;  Outreach – 7:00 p.m.

WED.   Acts Bible Study – 6:30 p.m.; Cherub Choir – 6:30 p.m.; “My Bible” Faith Stepping Stone – 6:30 p.m.

THURS.   Staff Meeting – 4:00 p.m.; Praise Band – 5:45 p.m.; Weight Loss Fellowship – 6:30 p.m.; Choir – 6:30 p.m.; Newsletter Deadline

SAT.     Worship/HC – 5:30 p.m.

SUN.    Worship Services – 8:00/HC, 10:30/HC; Faith Stepping Stone #2 “Baptism” (lounge) – 9:00 a.m.; Education Hour – 9:15 a.m.