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Happenings
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9/5 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
9/6
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Gamblers Annon.
Bethany Room
9/7
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
9/8
10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Worship w/communion
Sanctuary
12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall 9/10
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pieces Be With You
Sandrock Hall
9/11
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
staff meeting
Fireside Room
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Listening to God
Off Site
9/12
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
9/13
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Gamblers Annon.
Bethany Room
9/14
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
9/15
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Worship w/Communion
Sanctuary
12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall 9/17
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pieces Be With You
Sandrock Hall
9/18
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Council Meeting
Bethany Room
9/19
12:00 AM
Epistle Deadline
Office
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
9/20
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Gamblers Annon.
Bethany Room
9/21
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
9/22
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Worship w/Communion
Sanctuary
12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
9/24
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pieces Be With You
Sandrock Hall
9/26
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
9/27
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Gamblers Annon.
Bethany Room
9/28
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
9/29
12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall 10/1
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pieces Be With You
Sandrock Hall
10/3
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
10/4
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Gamblers Annon.
Bethany Room
10/5
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
10/6
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Worship w/Communion
Sanctuary
12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
10/8
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pieces Be With You
Sandrock Hall
10/10
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
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Click here for the Prayers of the People
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Do you have a church-related event or announcement you'd like to share with the GP community? E-mail communications@stpaulgp.org and we'll spread the word for you!
Please note: submissions must be received at least 2 weeks in advance to ensure publication.
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Fall Worship Schedule
|  I was glad when they said to me,
"Let us go to the house of the Lord!"
Psalm 122:1
The Council has approved the recommendation from the Christian Education and Worship committees for our one service format this fall.
We joyfully anticipate this new schedule which allows us to worship together as one church family. Our worship will be enhanced as we enjoy the choirs each Sunday, share communion and experience the milestone events together. This new schedule will allow teachers and leaders of the education program to build upon God's lessons from worship as they seek to write God's word upon the hearts of all His children.
May God continue to be glorified here at St. Paul as we move to this new schedule beginning September 8th.
Worship at 9:30 am
Education Hour at 10:45 to 11:30 am
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Listen God is Calling:
Rally Day and Blessing of the Backpacks
|  September 8 marks the start of a new season of worship and education. Our theme is 'Listen God is Calling'. Children are encouraged to bring their school backpacks on Rally Day for a blessing during worship which begins at 9:30. Following worship, everyone is invited to the Harms Fireside Room for a welcome to Living the Word Sunday School and celebration of the 25th anniversary of the ELCA. Sunday School registration forms will be available.
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Confirmation Ministry
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This year's study of the Catechism (the Commandments, Lord's Prayer and Apostle's Creed) is open to all middle school aged youth grade 6 and above. It begins Monday September 9 with a meeting of students and parents (or grandparents or other adult sponsor) from 7-8:15 pm in the Harms Fireside Room. For more information, please contact Mary Mobley 885-0529
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St. Paul Annual Rummage Sale
|  Please remember to sign up if you are working. Need count for lunches.
Need workers for the sale:
- Door people
- Boutique Workers
- Home Goods Workers
- Clothing, Toys, Shoes, Linens
- Especially in the morning and over the lunch hour both days.
- High School and Middle School Youth to help Saturday Morning
- 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Rummage Sale Food Committee still need the following. Contact Ilene Brown or Michele O'Connell.
- Fruit Salad for Tuesday September 10 Lunch
- Pies and Cakes for Desserts
- 2 liter containers of soda pop or Arnold Palmer Ice Tea
- Snacks for workers through out the day
- Diet Pop
- Additional salad for late in the week.
- helpers for lunch time
The church basement is home to a wide variety of goods, including:
* Books, Media, CDs, DVDs
* Jewelry
* Home and Garden
* Electronics
* Furniture and Antiques
* Lighting
* Linens
* Art
* Small Appliances
* Dishes, Glassware, Decorative Items
* Fabric and Crafts, Quilting
* Holiday Decorations
* Baskets
* Toys and Games
* Sporting Goods
* Adult and Children's Clothing
* Shoes
We also offer a Special Boutique section for the highest quality items. Get there fast on Friday for the best selection. Saturday is half price day.
Rummage Sale Setup is from
Sunday, September 8 through Thursday, September 12.
Rummage Sale dates are Friday and Saturday,
September 13 and 14
Thanks to your treasures so many people will benefit |
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Pastoral Comings and Goings
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Comings
HE'S HERE!!!!!!! Please take the next opportunity to introduce yourself to Pastor Ulmanis and welcome him to St. Paul.
Goings
On Sunday, August 4, during announcement time, I read out loud the letter that was addressed to St. Paul  Lutheran Church Council. It details that in compliance with the decision of the leadership of the congregation, I shall end my call here on the last day of September, 2013. In my time of service here, I have given my fair share and joy in the enrichment of congregational life. I have been available to talk with parishioners on matters as they affect you. I have also shared in your joys and disappointments as they affect you. Similarly, many of you have been there for me when, in the changes and chances of this fleeting world, I have also experienced loss. I thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve you. There comes a time when one needs to move on to new horizons and different ministry settings; this is the time for me.
Beginning in October this year, I shall be going to Sierra Leone to pursue ministry there, serving the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Sierra Leone (ELCSL) as Missionary Coordinator, through the ELCA. Please keep my continuing ministry in your prayers.
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School Kits
|  It's that time of year again...back to school shopping time! When you see a good deal on one of these items, please purchase a few to go into the LWR school kits.
School Kit items:
Four 70-sheet notebooks of wide- or college-ruled paper approximately 8" X 10½"; no loose-leaf paper
One 30-centimeter ruler, or a ruler with centimeters on one side and inches on the other
One pencil sharpener
One blunt scissors (safety scissors with embedded steel blades work well)
Five unsharpened #2 pencils with erasers;
Five ballpoint pens (no gel ink);
One box of 16 or 24 crayons
One sturdy drawstring backpack-style cloth bag approximately 14" X 17" with shoulder straps(no standard backpacks)
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Senior Programs
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 "Serving people as an expression of the love of Christ"
LSSM Senior Living offers retirement living for seniors in Michigan with 18 communities throughout the state. Whether you want independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory support or rehabilitation therapy, you'll find a community to fit your needs. LSSM Senior Living also offers affordable senior housing in Michigan with 13 HUD-subsidized retirement communities. One of the LSSM housing communities is Gateshead Crossing, just down the street. Members of WELCA have been sponsoring social activities at Gateshead and have a Bingo event planned for Thursday, August,29th at 1 pm.. If you would like to help provide bingo prizes there is a basket in the Fireside Room for donations. Also, some residents at Gateshead have expressed an interest in a Bible Study on site. If you feel that God is calling you to lead a Bible Study and serve in this way please contact Pastor Collier. Please keep the residents of Gateshead Crossing as well as all the LSSM Senior Programs and persons they serve in your prayers this month. Thank you!
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Ministers of
Worship and Service
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Sunday, September 8
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Acolyte Gilly Graham
Altar Guild Dorothy Carty, Martie Thomalla
Coffee Hour Patti Dougherty
Communion Assistants
Cross Bearer Archinal
Greeter
Lector Liz Jenzen
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Sunday, September 15
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Acolyte Brianna Corrion
Altar Guild Dorothy Carty, Martie Thomalla
Coffee Hour Pat Sierant
Communion Assistants Betty Brosseau, Kendra Bickford
Cross Bearer Nate Graham
Lector Kris Grabowski
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