February 18, 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, Karen Bisson, Sue Robb, Myles Sommerfeld, Marlys Schultz, Phyllis Wegner, Alice Stoppa, John Matthes, Karen Kirschner, Milt Hanson, Mary Lou Deutsch, Kelly LaPratt, Terry Hand, Alice Cornell, Betty Kirschner, Warren Erickson,  Judy Dunkle, Barb Brandel, Adam Badgero, Geri Karsten, Raphael Marzean, Don Urban, Chet Barney, and Natalie Rosenberg. (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 honor of Elgene and Norman Lee on their 57th Wedding Anniversary, February 18th. 

CONDOLENCES TO:  the family and friends of Jack Williams who joined our Lord in eternity Tuesday, February 13, 2007.  His memorial service was held at St. Paul Lutheran Church on February 17, 2007. 

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

*  Evangelical Lutheran Church, East Jordan, Pastor Kurt Jensen 

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE                                                                          

Saturday         5:30 p.m.     (02/10)    101                                                  

Sunday           8:00 a.m.     (02/11)      70                                                  

                     10:30 a.m.                   214                                               

Total                                                 385 

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 Sunday School Program at Grace Lutheran Church. 

Reading God’s Word at Home: The Egermeier’s Bible Story Book readings for next week are: God Writes the Commandments Again, page 102, The Mount of Transfiguration, page 422, and Jesus Heals an Epileptic Boy, page 424.  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: Slavery in Egypt and The Call of Moses Next week: The Exodus.  This class meets on Sundays in the dining room at 9:20 a.m. and is led this week by Pastor Rod.  Child care is provided in the nursery. 

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.

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). 

Kevin Alan Wing and Ashley Brooke Boboltz will be united in marriage next Saturday afternoon (Feb. 24) at 2:00.  They ask for your prayers as they begin their lives together as husband and wife. 

Mark Your Calendars:  A winter church potluck will be held next 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 to serve in this way or have any questions please contact Esther Kindt, 471-2274, or the church office at 356-1658. 

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. 

COUNCIL PACKETS are ready today and may be picked up in the Narthex. 

Pastor Ron and Alice Bessert have had to change the dates for the upcoming mission trip to Bay  St. Louis, MS, to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina.  It is now scheduled for June 9 through June 17.  They are still looking for additional volunteers to participate.  Anyone interested is invited to address questions to Pastor Ron via e-mail @ bessert 2@aol.com or call Elaine Kingsbury at 595-6925. 

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 18 - 25, 2007

SUN. Worship Services – 8:00/HC, 10:30/HC; Faith Stepping Stone #2 “Baptism” – 9:00 a.m.; Education Hour – 9:15 a.m.; Faith Stepping Stone # 5 “Communion” – 9:15 am

MON.  Adult Bible Study – 9:30 a.m.; Line Dancing – 6:00 p.m.; Girl Scouts – 6:00 p.m.

TUES. Cub Scouts – 6:30 p.m.; Boy Scouts – 7:00 p.m.; Church Council – 7:00 p.m.

WED.  Prayer – 9:30 a.m.; Ash Wednesday Worship–11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.; Cherub Choir – 6:30 pm

THURS. Praise Band – 5:45 p.m.; Weight Loss Fellowship – 6:30 p.m.; Choir – 6:30 p.m.

SAT. Boboltz/Wing Wedding – 2:00 p.m.; Boy Scout’s Blue and Gold Banquet – 3:00 p.m.; Worship – 5:30 p.m.

SUN.    Worship–8:00/HC, 10:30; Education Hour – 9:15 a.m.; Faith Stepping Stone #5 “Communion” – 9:15 a.m.; Church Potluck – 12:00 noon