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This Weeks Happenings
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4/3
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
AA
Sandrock Hall
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
staff meeting
Fireside Room
4/4
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Men's Breakfast
Bethany Room
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
AA
Sandrock Hall
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge
Bethany Room
6:45 PM to 8:00 PM
Chancel Bells
Sanctuary
8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Chancel Choir
Sr. Choir Room
4/5
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
AA
Sandrock Hall
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Gamblers Annon.
Bethany Room
4/6
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
AA
Sandrock Hall
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Bridge
Bethany Room
4/7
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Worship
Sanctuary
10:15 AM to 11:15 AM
Sunday School
Sunday School Rooms
11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Worship w/Communion
Sanctuary
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Bridge
Bethany Room
4/8
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
AA
Sandrock Hall
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Angelic Choir
Jr. Choir Room
6:00 PM to 7:00
PM
Sing and Ring
Jr. Choir Room
7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
Confirmation
Bethany Room
4/9
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
AA
Sandrock Hall
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Adult Bible Study
Fireside Room
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pieces Be With You
Sandrock Hall
4/10
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
AA
Sandrock Hall
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Staff meeting
Fireside Room
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Listening to God
Off Site
4/11
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
AA
Sandrock Hall
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge
Bethany Room
6:45 PM to 8:00 PM
Chancel Bells
Sanctuary
8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Chancel Choir
Sr. Choir Room
4/12
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
AA
Sandrock Hall
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Gamblers Annon.
Bethany Room
4/13
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
AA
Sandrock Hall
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Bridge
Bethany Room
4/14
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Worship w/ Communion Sanctuary
4/15
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
AA
Sandrock Hall
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Angelic Choir
Jr. Choir Room
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Sing and Ring
Jr. Choir Room
7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
Confirmation
Bethany Room
4/16
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
AA
Sandrock Hall
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Adult Bible Study
Fireside Room
12:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Naomi Circle
Bethany Room
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pieces Be With You
Sandrock Hall
4/17
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
AA
Sandrock Hall
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
staff meeting
Fireside Room
4/18
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
AA
Sandrock Hall
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge
Bethany Room
6:45 PM to 8:00 PM
Chancel Bells
Sanctuary
8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Chancel Choir
Sr. Choir Room
4/19
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
AA
Sandrock Hall
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Gamblers Annon.
Bethany Room
4/20
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
AA
Sandrock Hall
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Bridge
Bethany Room
4/21
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Worship
Sanctuary
10:15 AM to 11:15 AM
Sunday School
Sunday School Rooms
11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Worship w/Communion
Sanctuary
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Bridge
Bethany Room
4/22
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
AA
Sandrock Hall
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Angelic Choir
Jr. Choir Room
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Sing and Ring
Jr. Choir Room
7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
Confirmation
Bethany Room
4/23
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
AA
Sandrock Hall
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Adult Bible Study
Fireside Room
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pieces Be With You
Sandrock Hall
4/24
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
AA
Sandrock Hall
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
staff meeting
Fireside Room
5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Family Dinner
Sandrock Hall
4/25
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
AA
Sandrock Hall
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge
Bethany Room
6:45 PM to 8:00 PM
Chancel Bells
Sanctuary
8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Chancel Choir
Sr. Choir Room
4/26
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
AA
Sandrock Hall
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Gamblers Annon.
Bethany Room
4/27
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
AA
Sandrock Hall
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Bridge
Bethany Room
4/28
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Worship w/Communion
Sanctuary
10:15 AM to 11:15 AM
Sunday School
Sunday School Rooms
11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Worship
Sanctuary
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Bridge
Bethany Room
4/29
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
AA
Sandrock Hall
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Angelic Choir
Jr. Choir Room
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Sing and Ring
Jr. Choir Room
7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
Confirmation
Bethany Room
4/30
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
AA
Sandrock Hall
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Adult Bible Study
Fireside Room
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pieces Be With You
Sandrock Hall
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Prayers of the People | | |
Click here for the Prayers of the People
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Welcome Greg!
| | Please take a moment the next time you are at church to welcome our new custodian, Greg Hooper. Greg is with us on a part-time basis and we are thrilled to welcome to St. Paul! |
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Sunday School
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Adult Forum
April 7 A Bible Study on Mark Presenters: K. Ward & J. Callewaert
Living the Word for Children and Youth
This Sunday the children and youth will discuss the Gospel lesson of Jesus appearing to Thomas in John 20:19-31. The children will learn that like Thomas, we doubt what we cannot see, and that through His Spirit, God gives us eyes of faith. The youth will consider the great blessings Jesus promises for those who believe though they do not see Him, and the impact of those blessings on their lives. The children meet in Sandrock Hall at 10:10 for the opening; High School and Middle School youth meet in their respective rooms meet upstairs.
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Luther League Spring Kick-Off
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The Luther League will have a "Spring Kick-Off" meeting in the youth room on Saturday, April 6, beginning at 5:00 pm and ending at 7:00 pm. This will be a chance for ALL members of the Luther League (and their parents) to meet our new Youth/Family director: Len Cugliari. Pizza, pop, chips, etc will be provided for the kids. Initial discussions will focus on the direction of the Luther League, as well as other Youth/Family programs - bring your ideas! We will also discuss revamping the youth group room!
I can't stress enough the importance of everyone doing their best to attend this meeting. I really want to meet everyone and start to put faces to names! The direction of any Youth Group needs to start with you! Please RSVP via email so I can have plenty of pizza. Parents you are welcome to stay but are welcome to drop off and pick up your son/daughter. If you will be dropping off/picking up please let me know in advance via email.
My email address is: lcugliari@lsimichigan.com - my cell phone is (586) 630-2149. It is easier for me to respond to emails, but if you need to discuss something with me please feel free to call.
Looking forward to a great turn-out!
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Sping Celebration | 
St. Paul will be hosting a "Spring Celebration" at Gateshead Crossing on April 12th. This is a great opportunity for us to partner with the LSSM operated senior housing facility. There will be sing-a-long, craft project, and an ice cream sundae bar. Volunteers are needed to help with the festivites. A sign up sheet is on the WELCA bulletin board.
Please join us as we interact with our close neighbors. All are welcome.
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Worship Chairperson Needed
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We have a church council vacancy to fill the position of Chair of the Worship Committee; the term would be through the end of the year Our current Chair, Katherine Ward, will be relocating to Florida to care for her mother, and will not be able to continue in this position.
The position coordinates and plans the worship services with much assistance from the pastors, music staff and an active committee. As we consider moving to a single service and alternative worship formats and times, this is an important position on the Council at this time.
If that would be your interest and calling, and you would be able to serve in that position for the remainder of the year, please contact one of the pastors or Dave Upmeyer. Thank you.
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Do You Shop At Kroger ?
|  Do You Want to Help St. Paul? Then you are just the person to sign up for the Kroger Community Rewards Program. Kroger will credit St. Paul with a donation every time you shop at Kroger and use your Kroger Plus Card as a Community Rewards participant. It's just that easy!! To sign up you must first have a Kroger Plus Card. - If you don't have a Kroger Plus Card, sign up for one at your local store.
- Then you must create an "Online Account" by going to the Kroger web site at www.krogercommunityrewards.com .
- Once that is done, re-enter the Kroger web site, sign in if necessary, and click on the "My Account" icon.
- Click on "Account Settings" and check that each information box has the information showing. If not, just hit "Edit" and add the information requested.
- The last box in this section is a box for the Community Rewards program. Hit the "Edit" icon in that box and you will be taken to the sign up window.
- Enter our organization number, 82481, in the first box and hit "Search". Our address will come up in the next box.
- Click on the circle in front of our address.
- Click on the "Save Changes" icon.
You are now signed up!! If you have any trouble with this, give me a call as I have just recently signed up myself and know a little bit about the process.AND.........Thank you for being a part of this great ministry!! Rick Grenzke, Stewardship Chairman RE-ENROLLMENT TIME It is time to re-enroll for the Kroger Community Rewards Program. If you are participating in this wonderful program, please re-enroll for the 2013-2014 year. You MUST re-enroll each year and March or April is the time to do it. Just go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com, scroll down to "Michigan" and click on "Enroll". Remember, every time you use your Kroger Plus Card when purchasing groceries, you are helping St. Paul by having them credit a donation to our church. There is no charge for this and it does not affect your cost at all. Thanks to you we received $1,800 last year for participating. Let's keep it going!! |
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Thank you and congratulations to all your work!
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St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church has been selected as an honoree at the 2013 Foster Care and Adoption Faith-Based Summit in recognition of your outstanding hard work and dedication toward helping children in foster care.
We thank you so much for making an amazing impact on our children, our families and our communities. Your efforts continue to help us raise awareness and support the great need for foster families.
Awards will be presented by Director Maura D. Corrigan and Lt. Gov. Brian Calley at the 2013 Foster Care and Adoption Faith-Based Summit on April 30, 2013, at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center in East Lansing. We ask that either you or one representative involved in your foster care ministry/initiative attend this event and accept the award.
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Eastern Wayne County Faith Based Communities Coalition meeting
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Meet some of our foster youth and hear their stories and dreams at our upcoming Eastern Wayne County Faith Based Communities Coalition meeting on Wednesday, April 10th, 2013, 6:30pm at St. Micheal's Episcopal Church, 20475 Sunningdale Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236, (313) 884-4820). Hear t"The Merits of Mentoring" panel discussion with Danita Echols, student success coach at Wayne State University and some foster youth and alumni who will share the difference it makes to have caring people in their corner
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TIP Needs Your Help | |
The success of Wayne State University's Foster Care and Higher Education Transition to Independence Program (TIP) would not be possible without the generous support from volunteers from the community. WSU is currently supporting 84 foster care youth in pursuit of their post-secondary education goals. We are actively recruiting assistance from the congregation and other members of the community to Create and Disseminate Care Packages to Foster Care Youth. Care packages will be provided to foster care youth during finals week this winter semester, which is the last week of April. This program provides foster care youth with a boost of energy to promote diligence and good study habits at a time when school is most stressful for students. Care packages include nonperishable food items, gift cards to local area restaurants and stores, personal hygiene items, and school supplies.
Students who come to campus from foster care often do not have the benefit of this type of informal support from family and friends. These periodic "pick me ups" reminds foster care alumni that someone is thinking about them and can help students avoid slipping up, giving up, and even dropping out of school. Critical Partners who have assisted with creating these care packages in the past include the Faith Based Coalition on Foster Care Youth, Big Family of Michigan, and the WSU community of faculty and staff.
Suggested Care Package Contents:
* A Note of Encouragement
* Laundry basket
* Towel
* Washcloths (2)
* Soap ( 4 bars)
* Toothbrush
* Toothpaste
* Shaving Cream
* Razors
* Comb
* Hair Products (culturally sensitive)
* Deodorant
* Pocket Tissues (4 packs)
* Feminine Hygiene Products
* Toilet Paper
* Non-Perishable Snacks
* School Supplies
* Laundry Detergent (50 fl oz)
* WSU University Memorabilia
* Gift Cards for food (WSU One Card)
Care packages can be dropped off to Danita Echols, Campus Coach, room 108 Thompson Home. Danita can be reached at 313-576-6985 or at danita.echols@wayne.edu to schedule a drop off or pick up time. Care packages are being collected through April 10, 2013 to ensure we can accurately plan. In-kind and cash donations are tax deductable
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Before & Beyond the Benediction
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First Presbyterian Church Birmingham, MI
Click here for more information and to register before April 1! The conference has been extended with a Sunday afternoon session with Erik Carter. Sign up soon to reserve your spot! A block of hotel rooms has been reserved at the Drury Inn in Troy, Michigan. This conference and community conversation is for congregations, community organizations and agencies, families, caregivers, faith based organizations, and service providers who believe we are better together and want to include people with disabilities. Discover how can we partner together in our communities to make inclusion a reality. Learn strategies for inclusion and make connections with others who share the same vision. The conference closes Sunday at 5PM with a Rejoicing Spirits service that honors the gifts of all people.
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FAMILY DINNERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
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Calling all moms, dads, kids, grandmothers, grandfathers,
aunts, uncles, and all other family members to join us.
Family Dinner Night
Wednesdays, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
(Games from 7 - 8 p.m.)
April 24, 2013
May 22, 2013
June 26, 2013
Hosted by:
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church All ages welcome.
375 Lothrop Rd., Grosse Pointe Farms
No admission charge.
By partcipatng in family dinners, kids are more likely to:
♦ eat healthier meals
♦ improve school grades
♦ talk more with you
♦ stay away from tobacco, alcohol and drugs
RSVP to CARE of Southeastern Michigan at 313-332-0972
Sponsored by Beaumont Community Health Coalition
Grosse Pointe
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March Update
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During the month of March we will be focusing on LSSM programs that deliver care for Persons with Disabilities and a community youth program called Neighborhood House.
Lutheran Social Services of Michigan manages 15 group homes for adults with developmental disabilities. Each home has three to 16 residents and 24-hour staffing. LSSM works to integrate their consumers into the larger community by encouraging choice and independence. The current need they have for persons with disabilities has to do with the cost of recreational activities. It is helpful for community reintegration for residents to get out to the movies, museums or community events.
If you would like to support the recreational fund for adults with disabilities in group homes, a purchase of movie gift cards, restaurant gift certificates, gas cards or monetary donations would be welcome. These can be dropped off to the church office in an envelope marked LSSM - Kevin Majeske, or you can contact Kevin at kmaje@lssm.org to send by mail or to send online order donations.
Lutheran Social Services of Michigan runs Neighborhood House in Saginaw to provide a safe haven for children in struggling urban neighborhoods. Neighborhood House offers educational and recreational activities for children and a hot dinner program for families.
The manager of Neighborhood House has started a program to provide personal hygiene items to the school children and young adults as most of them would not be able to afford these items. Making these items available to kids can make them feel like they fit in at school and help their self-image.
A current need for this branch of LSSM is personal hygiene items for the middle and high school students such as;
Toothbrushes
Tooth Paste
Bar soap
Body wash
Hair shampoo and conditioner
Razor blades: male and female
There will be a collection bin in the foyer for Neighborhood House.
Pray specifically for the family of the young man who was a victim of violence outside of the Neighborhood House earlier this month. Pray that law enforcement will find the perpetrator and that this will help youth feel safe when they return to the program. Pray for the staff of Neighborhood House to continue to be encouraged in their efforts at violence prevention. Pray for God's strength and patience for the staff and God's protection for the children that attend the after school programs. Please pray for the ministry of LSSM this month and for all the programs that serve disabled adults and at-risk teens. .
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Ministers of
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Sunday, April 7
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Acolyte:9 am - Trevor Reece 11:15 am - Emma Willard
Altar Guild: Marti Thomalla and Dorthy Carty
Coffee Hour:Lauren and Sue Gellasch
Communion Assistant: 9 am D&M Miller, P Sierant, G Spezia
Cross Bearer: 9am - Kim Cusmano 11:15 - James Fildes
Greeters: 9 am Kerr 11:15 - B Ruud
Lector: 9 am - Dana Miller 11:15 - Bonnie Steketee
Musicians: 9am - Chancel Choir
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Sunday, April 14
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Acolyte:9 am - Brianna Corrion 11:15 am -Michaela Kirck
Altar Guild: Marti Thomalla and Dorothy Carty
Coffee Hour: Bev Henry and Kim Tripp
Communion Assistant 11:15 am-C&K Wiseman, J Callewaert, K Ward
Cross Bearer: 9am - Will Newell 11:15 am - Eleanor Rappolee
Greeters: 9 am - Murphy 11:15 am - Firchau
Lector: 9 am - Cindy Stiller 11:15 am - Donna Ireton
Musicians: 11:15am - Chancel Choir
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