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, 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, Natalie Rosenberg, Lois Chapman, Marge Cogswell, and Don Haken. (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.)

ARMED SERVICES:  Patrick Schultz, Kenneth Richardson, Peter J. Smith, and Brandon Urban.  If there are other people you know of that are serving please contact the church office so that we may add them to our prayer list.

FLOWERS IN THE CHANCEL (foot of the cross) are given in honor of the wedding of Ashley Boboltz and Kevin Wing from Grandpa and Grandma Boboltz. 

ADDITIONAL FLOWERS are given in honor of 50 years of marriage for Marge and Don Bromund. 

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

* Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus, Ohio, Students, Faculty and Administration

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE           

Saturday           5:30 p.m.          (02/17)  100      

Sunday             8:00 a.m.          (02/18)    60      

                        10:30 a.m.                     173      

Total                                                      333 

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 Lectors at St. Anne Catholic Church. 

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. 

Adult Education Class:  10 Bible Stories Every Christian Should Know.   This week and next week we are studying The Exodus.  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. 

A winter church potluck will be held on Sunday, February 25th at noon.  Please bring your favorite dish to pass and an un-churched friend and come enjoy some wonderful food and fellowship.  If you have any questions please contact Paul Kieliszewski at 354-4800. 

Congratulations to: Kevin Wing and Ashley (Boboltz) Wing on their wedding, February 24, 2007. May the Lord bless this union. 

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). 

Reading God’s Word at Home: The Egermeier’s Bible Story Book readings for next week are:  The Pharisee and the Publican, page 455, James and John Want to Be Honored, page 455, and Jesus Is Tempted, page 371.  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. 

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. 

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 at 595-6925. 

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. 

WEEK AT A GLANCE:  FEBRUARY 25 – MARCH 4, 2007

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 

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

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

WED.   Lenten Worship–11:00 a.m. (followed by a luncheon) & 7:00 p.m.; Children’s Choir –        6:15 p.m.; Cherub Choir – 4:30 pm

THURS.   Lois Circle – 9:00 a.m.; Staff Meeting – 4:00 p.m.; Praise Band – 5:45 p.m.; Weight Loss Fellowship – 6:30 p.m.; Choir – 6:30 p.m.

SAT. Worship/HC – 5:30 p.m.

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