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This Weeks Happenings
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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
5/1
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
AA
Sandrock Hall
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
staff meeting
Fireside Room
5/2
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
5/3
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
AA
Sandrock Hall
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Gamblers Annon.
Bethany Room
5/4
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
AA
Sandrock Hall
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Bridge
Bethany Room
5/5
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
5/6
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
AA
Sandrock Hall
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Angelic Choir
Jr. Choir Room
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Pizza Night
Youth Room
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Sing and Ring
Jr. Choir Room
7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
Confirmation
Bethany Room
5/7
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
5/8
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
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Click here for the Prayers of the People
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Sunday School
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Adult Forum
April 21 A Bible Study on Mark The Bible has a rich reference to women of faith leading God's people in every walk of life. This session will explore the subject. Presenters: J. Callewaert
Living the Word for Children and Youth
This Sunday the children and youth will discuss Jesus as Our Good Shepherd from Psalm 23 and John 10:22-30. They will learn that Jesus rescues, gathers and cares for us through His Word and Sacraments. The children are continuing the celebration of Easter during the opening by learning short nursery rhyme songs about Easter. 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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Please join us as we honor and thank
Pastor Fred Harms
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for 22 years of leadership and service at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, and 40 years of ordained ministry.
Sunday June 2, 2013
Single service at 10 am with reception at the churchimmediately following the service at
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church
375 Lothrop, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan 48236
then...
Luncheon and Program from 1:00 - 4:00 pm
at the
Assumption Greek Cultural Center
21800 Marter Rd, St Clair Shores, MI
Luncheon Cost: $28 adults / $14 for children under 12.
Please return the RSVP form to St. Paul by May 19, 2013.
Thank you Pastor Fred for being true to the Word - For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed-a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith."
Romans 1:16-17
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Update on Interim Pastor and the Call Process
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I met with Synod Staff on April 16 to discuss the upcoming Call Process for our new Pastor and the details of receiving an Interim Pastor to guide us through the discernment and call process. What we know at this point:
Synod suggests that we appoint two committees to conduct the discernment and call process.
1. An Interim Task Force will consist of 5 or 6 members and the Interim Pastor. The purpose will be to develop the vision of our future ministry, and identify the qualities and capabilities of our new Pastor. Congregation input will be solicited. Our Transition Committee Report will be a resource for this committee, and may shorten the process somewhat, but we will ask this committee to start afresh. This committee will be appointed by Council after the Interim Pastor is on board, probably in June. This phase will likely take about 6 to 8 months.
2. A Call Committee will be appointed by Council toward the end of the Interim Task Force's work. This committee will be responsible for considering candidates that have been screened by the Synod based on the work of the Interim Task Force. We can expect about 3 candidates. The Call Committee will conduct interviews and ultimately recommend a candidate to the Council and Congregation for issuing a call. This process could take 6 to 8 months as well, depending on timing for interviews, and availability of candidates.
There are candidates available for the Interim Pastor position. The Synod will suggest a candidate that they feel will best serve our needs. We will have the opportunity to meet the candidate before Council is asked to approve her/him. This will likely occur in May. The Interim Pastor will likely start in June, depending on availability. There is flexibility in whether the Interim Pastor serves full time or ¾-time, but the pool of candidates is smaller for part-time service.
I will keep the congregation regularly informed about what is happening with this process. If you have comments or questions, please don't hesitate to call me (313) 881-9522 or email me at upmeyers@hotmail.com. We are embarking on a special time in our congregation. Continue to keep our pastors, leaders and members in your prayers. And look for ways to help out in this transition period.
Dave Upmeyer
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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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Gleaners
|  Next Gleaners Food Bank workday is Saturday, April 27, 1-3 pm. We had a great turn out last time - let's see if we can do it again! Please sign-up so we can submit a head count for planning purposes. Meet at the church at 12:30 to carpool. |
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CROP Walk
|  Sunday, April 28, 1-3 pm
Join Team St. Paul in the 34th annual Grosse Pointe Area CROP Walk. Funds raised by walkers target hunger relief locally and globally. Walk 1,3 or 5 miles at your own pace. This is a great family activity - all ages welcome! The starting location is Grosse Pointe Memorial Church.
Want to help, but can't do the walk? Walk in spirit! Sponsor a walker or make a donation.
Sign-up sheets available between services or contact Shelley Reisen email treisen@comcast.net, phone 882-8099.
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American Red Cross May Blood Drive
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Wednesday, May 15th 1:30 - 7:30
St. Paul ELCA (yes at our own church)
You can sign up one of four ways:
1. Between services on Sundays 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 or 5/5.
2. Call Gerrie Spezia for an appointment at 313-882-6745
3. Online at www.redcrossblood.org Sponsor code: gpbloodcouncil
4. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
So, please sign up to save lives on May 15th. There is no substitute for human blood. 
If you come to donate in the month of May at the American Red Cross, you will be entered to win a Detroit Tigers Family 4-Pack (4 tickets, 4 t-shirts, 4 mugs, 4 hats and, a $200 gift card!!)
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Volunteers needed:
|  Gerrie Spezia is looking for volunteers to greet blood donors on May 15th. Because she has started a new job, she cannot be there until 6pm.
Please call her at 313-882-6745 if you can help out for an hour or more on May 15. |
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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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Spring Celebration Thank You
|  A big "Thank You" to all who participated in the Spring Celebration at Gateshead Crossing. A fun afternoon was enjoyed by at least half the residents. Especially important was the interaction that occurred between themselves and our St. Paul family.
It was good to partner with this LSSM operated housing facility that is close to St. Paul. We will try to have more activities with Gateshead in the future. Please contact Margy Huizinga (313-884-3276) if you have any ideas on how we can share our ministry with this senior community.
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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Before & Beyond the Benediction
|  April 26-28
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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April Update
|  During the month of April our LSSM focus will be on the MotorVation Drive program and the Wayne County Family Center. Do you have a car, motorcycle, motorboat, RV, truck or other vehicle you no longer need? You could donate it to Motorvation Drive at Lutheran Social Services of Michigan. Your gift could help a teen leaving foster care, a homeless parent, a refugee starting a new life, or a woman coming out of prison. LSSM will pick up qualified vehicles anywhere in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan.
The Wayne County Family Center is a transitional shelter for homeless families. It is a partnership of Lutheran Social Services of Michigan and Wayne County. WCFC welcomes two-parent families, single mothers or fathers with children and pregnant women. Meals, laundry facilities, licensed child care, transportation, job counseling and educational assistance, financial planning and help finding a permanent residence are some of the services offered at WCFC. There is also an on-site medical clinic and a library with computer access.
Join us for the Adult Forum on April 14th when Richard Martin shares about these two important ministries of LSSM. Please lift these programs and the clients they serve in prayer this month.
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Ministers of
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Sunday, April 21
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Acolyte:9 am - Elizabeth Rooney 11:15 am - Carly Demkowicz
Altar Guild: Marti Thomalla and Dorthy Carty
Coffee Hour: Margaret Harms and Margy Huizinga
Communion Assistant: 9 am R&B Grenzke, B Steketee and C Komer
Cross Bearer: 9am - Emma Rooney 11:15 - Josh Trempus
Greeters: 9 am 11:15 - Mills
Lector: 9 am - Michael Dougherty 11:15 - Michelle Kauffold
Musicians: 11:15am - Chancel Choir
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Sunday, April 28
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Acolyte:9 am - Emma Tripp 11:15 am -Lexi Kohut
Altar Guild: Kaleds and Liz Jenzen
Coffee Hour: Bev Henry and Kim Tripp
Communion Assistant
Cross Bearer: 9am - Becky Weiland11:15 am - William Barrett
Greeters: 9 am - Stiller-Treusch 11:15 am - Cusmano
Lector: 9 am - Bob Mobley 11:15 am - Donna Ireton
Musicians: 9 am - Chancel Choir
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