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, Jim Stafford, Deb Lange, 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, Rita Jolin, Don Urban, Joe Kluce, Louis Blemke, Terry Hand, Karin Hamann, June Kaszubowski, Hannah Schooley, Mary Steinke, Greg LaHaie, Bill Hays, 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.) 

CONDOLENCES TO:  the family and friends of Karl Haselhuhn (Pastor Rod’s father) who joined our Lord in eternity March 14, 2008.  His funeral was held March 17 at St. John Lutheran Church of Hagensville.

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

* Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Manistee, Pastor Dave Bitler 

 WORSHIP ATTENDANCE      

Saturday        5:30 p.m.       (03/15)       95  

Sunday          8:00 a.m.       (03/16)       64   

                   10:30 a.m.                       169   

Total                                                  328                                                                    

Mark Your Calendar:  Vacation Bible School will be June 15 – 19, 2008.  More details coming soon. 

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. 

The Long Rapids Community Chorus will present “Easter Joy” on Sunday, March 30, at St. Matthews Lutheran Church (7109 Wolf Creek, Herron)  at 4:00 p.m., and Sunday, April 6 at 4:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 167 S. Ripley.  If you have any questions please contact Anne Olsen at       354-5461. 

The Outreach Committee could use your help with our friendly visitor bread distribution to non- members who come to our services.  It simply involves a short visit with a loaf of bread and a magnet and newsletter with an invitation to come back and a “thank you” for coming; and only two Sundays a year!  If you are interested, call Cathy Kieliszewski at 358-9170 or Helen Ellenberger at 884-2133. 

The Egermeier’s Bible Story Book readings for next week are:  The Watchers at the Tomb, page 480, and Jesus  Rises from the Dead, page 482. 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.

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 Hospice of Michigan and the Hospice of the Sunrise Side 

Discipleship Orientation – What does God expect of his disciples?  This three session class is based on the 5 ways of life God has prepared for us as his disciples: weekly worship, learning, praying, serving, giving.  A refresher for established folks and fresh orientation for those joining St. Paul’s ministry.  Teachers: Pastor Paul, Pastor Rod, Julie Wood and lay leaders.  If you have any questions you can contact one of the pastors at the church, 356-1658. This class will meet in the multi-purpose room at 9:20 on April 6, 13, and 20.  New disciples will be received into our ministry on Sunday, April 27, at the 10:30 service with a luncheon following the service. 

Looking to connect with Jesus, a few other people…and grow yourself?   Some new small group Bible studies are forming in April.  We will meet about 5-6 times, every week or two; and we’ll rap up before summer.  If you are interested in a group for couples, working women, or working men one of these opportunities might fit you.  We will encourage each other, give an ear to God’s word, and pray for each other.  Pastor Paul will be the teacher for these informal groups.  For more info. or to sign up, please contact Kathy Froggett (354-7126) Wayne Kowalski (356-2882) or Pastor Paul (356-1658 or paul@stpaul.org)  

St Paul Lutheran Church in Alpena will be hosting a Christian Country Concert on Saturday, April 5 at 5:30 p.m.  Nashville recording artists the Colmus Family have roots in Michigan and Kentucky.  They have been touring the US and Canada for many years.  Their style of music is described as country with a Jesus kick.  A band will accept a free will offering to support their ministry.  For more information call the church office at (989) 356-1658. 

Several people have been asking for Pastor Kurt Peterson’s address.  It is as follows: 108 Burwick Park Drive, Saline, Michigan 48176. 

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                                                                                            

WEEK AT A GLANCE:   MARCH 23 - 30, 2008

SUN.  Easter Worship Service – 7:00/HC, 9:00/HC, 10:45 a.m.;  Scout Breakfast – 7:00 – 11:00 a.m.

MON.  Girl Scouts - 6:00 p.m.                                       

TUES. Cub Scouts – 6:30 p.m.;  Boy Scouts - 7:00 p.m. (Pack)

WED.  Youth Band – 5:45 p.m.; Children’s’ Choir – 6:15 a.m.; Cherub Choir – 6:30 p.m.

THURS.      Staff Meeting – 4:00 p.m.; Adult Choir – 6:00 p.m.; Praise Band – 7:00 p.m.

SAT.  Stephen Ministry Training – 9:00 a.m.; Worship Service/HC – 5:30 p.m.

SUN.  Worship – 8:00/HC, 10:30/HC; Sunday School Easter Play (Multi-Purpose room) – 9:15 a.m.