March 9, 2008

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:  Hilma Burnham, Brett Precord, Elana Aal, Lisa Borchard, Karen Bisson, Chuck Connolly, Cliff Wyman, Lois Cramer, Lisa Taylor, Alice Cornell, Sammy Wozniak, Jodi Headley, Sue Robb, Lois Chapman, Sally Barney, Randy Stewart, Jim Stafford, Deb Lange, Rita Jolin, Don Urban, Joe Kluce, Louis Blemke, Terry Hand, Karin Hamann, and Pastor Kurt Peterson. (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.) 

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

* Bethany and Victory Trinity Lutheran Churches, Ludington, Pastor Bill Huether 

 WORSHIP ATTENDANCE          

Saturday           5:30 p.m.       (03/01)     93   

Sunday             8:00 a.m.       (03/02)     62   

                      10:30 a.m.                    153   

Total                                                   308

Coffee Hour: The Education Committee will do March and the Crafters will do April.  If you or your group would like to host a month please call Sandy Froggett at 358-0118. 

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 Homebound Parishioners at St. Paul Lutheran Church. 

Reading God’s Word at Home: The Egermeier’s Bible Story Book readings for next week are:  Lazarus Is Raised from the Dead, page 443, and Jesus Rides into Jerusalem as King, page 461. 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. 

Ronald McDonald House – Thank you for your continued help in collecting tabs for the Ronald McDonald House of Michigan.  The total weight of tabs collected so far was 193 pounds.  The tabs were recycled at our local center in Alpena and a check was sent for $96.50.  This money will go towards medical care for children.  Please continue to save your tabs.  There are collection containers in the narthex and at the bottom of the stairs leading to the fellowship room.  If you have questions, you can contact Kathy Froggett, 354-7126. 

HELP NEEDED:  Perhaps you have noticed the bolts holding the kneelers in place are in need of replacement.  Property is sponsoring a “KNEELER WORKBEE” on Sunday, March 9 following late service to replace the bolts in the kneelers.  The nuts and bolts will be provided (and the pizza).  The only thing missing is YOU! We could use your help in replacing the bolts in the kneelers, obviously the more, the merrier (and the job gets completed quicker).  Please bring your energy and socket wrench.  Please talk to Jeff Hoeksema, 354-7509, if you have questions. 

The viewing of the movie “Passion of the Christ” that was scheduled for this Sunday, March 9, has been cancelled.  If you have any questions please contact Becky Hawks at 354-5361.  

The March Service Activity is Soap for Lutheran World Relief.  A brand new bar of soap signals dignity and cleanliness. Lutheran World Relief accepts new bars of any brand soap, in its original wrapping.  All bar sizes are accepted; however, bath-size bars (4-5 oz.) are highly preferred.  Please place one or more items in collection baskets in the narthex, fellowship hall or entry in to the Sanctuary.  Questions? Call Sandi Owens at 356-4039 or sowens@charter.net  

The Esther Circle Bible Study will meet Tuesday, March 11 at 12:30 p.m.  Lunch will be served. 

ATTENTION ALTAR CARE LADIES - Our spring work-bee is scheduled for Thursday, March 13 at 10:00 a.m.  If you have any questions contact JoEllen Lang at (989) 340-0271. 

NEEDED:  Two acolytes for Maundy Thursday (March 20) service at 7:00 p.m. We need two acolytes for Easter Sunday 10:45 a.m. service as well.  We also need a cross bearer for the 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Easter services.  Please call Val Urban, 356-4613 or the church office, 356-1658, if you are able to serve in one of these ways.  Thank you. 

SUNDAY SCHOOL EASTER PLAY PRESENTATION:  On Sunday, March 30, the Sunday school of     St. Paul will present "Props for Easter".  Please join us as we take a look at Easter from the contents on an Easter basket.  You'll be surprised, entertained, humbled and amazed at what we find.  We invite all members from the congregation and children to join us for a short fellowship before and after the presentation on Sunday, March 30 9:30 a.m. in the Multi Purpose Room.  If you have any questions, please contact Esther Kindt at 471-2274. 

NO SUNDAY SCHOOL ON EASTER SUNDAY.  Take this opportunity to attend church as a family and return on March 30 to see "Props for Easter".

WEEK AT A GLANCE:   MARCH 9 - 16, 2008

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

MON.    Youth Praise Band – 4:00 p.m.; Girl Scouts – 6:00 p.m.; Stephen Ministry Training Class – 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.; Education Committee – 6:30 p.m.

TUES.   Esther Bible Study – 12:30 p.m.; WELCA Board – 6:30 p.m.; Cub Scouts – 6:30 p.m.; Boy Scouts - 7:00 p.m.; Outreach – 7:00 p.m.

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

THURS.            Hymn Committee– 4:00 p.m.; Adult Choir–6:00 p.m.; R & R–6:30 p.m.; Praise Band–7:00 p.m.

SAT.     Newsletter Deadline; Worship Service/HC – 5:30 p.m.