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Happenings
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10/17
Epistle Deadline
Office
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
Bells
Sanctuary
8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Chancel Choir
Sr. Choir Room
10/18
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Gamblers Annon.
Bethany Room
10/19
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
10/20
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Worship w/Communion
Sanctuary
10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Sunday School
Upstairs Classrooms
2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
10/22
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pieces Be With You
Sandrock Hall
10/24
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
Bells
Sanctuary
8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Chancel Choir
Sr. Choir Room
10/25
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Gamblers Annon.
Bethany Room
10/26
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
10/27
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Worship w/Communion Sanctuary
10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Sunday School
Upstairs Classrooms
12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
10/31
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
Bells
Sanctuary
8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Chancel Choir
Sr. Choir Room
11/2
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
11/3
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Worship w/Communion
Sanctuary
10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Sunday School
Upstairs Classrooms
12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
11/7
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
Bells
Sanctuary
8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Chancel Choir
Sr. Choir Room
11/9
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
11/10
10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Worship w/communion
Sanctuary
10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Sunday School
Upstairs Classrooms
12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
11/14
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
Bells
Sanctuary
8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Chancel Choir
Sr. Choir Room
11/16
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
11/17
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Worship w/Communion
Sanctuary
10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Sunday School
Upstairs Classrooms
12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
11/20
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Council Meeting
Bethany Room
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1/21 12:00 AM
Epistle Deadline
Office
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
Bells
Sanctuary
8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Chancel Choir
Sr. Choir Room
11/23
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
11/24
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Worship w/Communion
Sanctuary
10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Sunday School
Upstairs Classrooms
12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
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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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Living the Word Sunday School
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Adult Forum:
October 20: How Should We approach Our Financial Stewardship?
Presenter: Richard Grenzke
Let's talk about different approaches and attitudes when it comes to our financial support of the ministries at St. Paul. Join Stewardship Chairperson, Rick Grenzke in a look at the different ways people can use in determining their level of support
Living the Word Sunday School Preparations for the Christmas program begin this Sunday! The date of the program is Sunday December 15 at 10:45. All children and youth are encouraged to participate! Regular attendance is an important part of making this event enjoyable for the children.
This week the children will learn the story of Naaman and Elisha from 2Kings 5 and connect the cleansing of Naaman with the cleansing of our sin by Word of God and the water of Baptism. Middle School youth will discuss prayerful perseverance and the encouragement Jesus gives us to be steadfast in prayer. High School youth will meet with Dr. Angelique Day to learn about Transition to Independence (TIP) at Wayne State University. Our High School students are preparing care baskets for TIP students that will be completed on October 27. Suggested items for the baskets can be found at http://www.tipwaynestate.org/care-packages.html
Vibrant Faith @Home: Fitting In This week's recommended activities focus on fitting in, even among those with whom you grew up -- family and friends. How are you accepted by those who love you? Who are your true friends? How might you make room for those whose friendships and resources are limited? Read Luke 4:14-30 and then try one of these activities.
Friends (Just for Kids) - while they're the best part of life, friendship isn't always easy.
Where Would You Go? (Young Family) - explore what it might be like to be God's people in a different place.
Cost of Fitting In (Teen Family) - how can you ensure everyone gets to participate in important events?
Back Home (Young Adult) - Jesus made a trip home that didn't go so well. How do you respond to those who see you only as you used to be?
Homecoming Horror Stories (Adult/Couple) - explore your own experiences of homecoming and what it means to "go home." http://www.vibrantfaithathome.org/ |
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Trunk or Treak
|  On Saturday, October 26th from 4pm-5:30pm Youth and Family will be hosting a Halloween Trunk or Treat night. This will be a community outreach project and we need volunteers to park their vehicles in the parking lot and hand out candy to the little ones in our community.
Please help to make this a safe and family friendly event by donating your time and a couple bags of candy. To add to the fun we are going to have 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prize for best decorated vehicles of the eve. The fun will not be stopping after the Trunk or Treat, from 5:30pm-9:30pm Youth and Family along with our Children's Choir Director will host a pizza party/movie night for St. Paul congregation families and their friends. Dressing up in character is encouraged! We will be showing Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone and serving pizza, fruit tray, veggie tray and drinks. There will be a charge of $5 per person. Please sign up for these events in the Welcome Center and come and enjoy a magical evening with friends!
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Support the Quilt Ministry at St Paul's
|  Remember this Sunday, October 20 is the first sale date for the Pieces be With You Quilt Group Bazaar. Please remind any friends and relations to attend and view our hand made wares. There are Christmas items( advent calendars, stockings, runners, wine gift bags); runners, mug rugs/coasters, and pot holder/trivets for all seasons; cell phone bags, Mondo bags of different sizes, napkins, wine gift bags, small pillows, totes, and pillowcases. They make great hostess gifts, teacher gifts, wedding shower gifts, first Christmas in a new home/apartment gifts, etc. There are items for all seasons..... and a variety of prices.
These items will also be available for sale on October 27th. On that date, as well, we will have the completed Freedom House Quilts on display. Don't miss the chance to see them before we deliver them. |
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Gateshead Bingo Party
|  St. Paul will be hosting a Bingo Party, Tuesday, October 29 at Gateshead Crossing, a LSSM Senior Living Community. A basket for collection of Bingo prizes is in the Fireside Lounge. Postage stamps are greatly appreciated. If you can help with this event, please call Margy Huizinga at 313-884-3276
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LWR Thank You
|  A Big "Thank You" to all who donated supplies, sewed and assembled items for Lutheran World Relief. Eighteen quilts, seventeen sewing kits, and forty seven school kits were delivered to a LWR collection site for dispersement to those in need. Also, twenty five bundles of school supplies were delivered to Iroquois Avenue-Christ Lutheran Church for Detroit children.
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Youth News
|  The Gathering. December 27 - 30, 2013, Lansing, Michigan
The Gathering is an opportunity for groups of high school aged youth to experience four days of service, leadership and community. Convening for its 31st year, The Gathering offers participants an opportunity to experience meaningful worship, engage in small groups, serve others, grow in faith and have a blast! Please contact Mary Mobley murraymt@comcast.net or Mary Weiland mary@weilandfamily.com if you are interested in attending this event. The registration deadline is November 20th.
Transition to Independence (TIP) Care Package Project - The high school students are participating in a project that provides care packages to kids who age out of the foster care system and are attending college at Wayne State University. Our congregation member, Dr. Angelique Day, directs this program which provides psychosocial and academic support to these students who have limited support systems and resources. Please see the display and example Care Package in the foyer. Items that are still needed are: Towels and washcloths, hair products, pocket tissues, boxer briefs (male & female), non-perishable snacks, school supplies. A collection box for donations is in the foyer. If you would like to make a monetary donation please contact Mary Weiland (313-885-6326). Thank you!
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Council Highlights from the October 16 Meeting
|  At our regular October 16 meeting, Council took the following actions:
*Began the process to form two committees to implement the call process for our new Pastor - a Discernment Committee to formulate our mission going forward, and a Call Committee to review candidates, conduct interviews, and recommend a candidate. Council developed a list of potential members to serve on the committees and will be contacting them to determine if they are willing to serve on one or both committees. We hope to form the committees in the next ffew weeks, and complete the discernment process by early 2014. We will then proceed to interview candidates.
*Approved job descriptions for all Church staff. Many thanks to Administrative Chair Ken Steketee for meeting with staff to update these documents. Most staff reviews are completed; the rest will be completed in the next few weeks.
*Approved moving expenses for Pastor Ulmanis.
*Reviewed the various choices for healthcare insurance for our lay full-time employees, and selected a plan consistent with ELCA recommendations and the new Affordable Healthcare Act.
*Approved hiring Patti Dougherty as Administrative Services Director - Finance to assume the duties of retiring Corine DeWit and the finance duties currently performed by Gretchen Archinal. Gretchen has requested that her hours be reduced as she has taken on other full-time employment opportunities. This is a temporary assignment for now, but will be reviewed in early 2014.
*Discussed long-term salary needs for the Music staff. Worship Chair Tom Marini will bring recommendations for adjustments to the November meeting.
*Reviewed the Stewardship mailing proposed by Chair Rick Grenzke. A theme of "Giving From Abundance" has been adopted. The upcoming year will present many opportunities to expand our ministry; please continue to support the mission and ministries of St. Paul. More information to follow.
Full minutes will be available when approved. The Council's next meeting is November 20. Please continue to pray for our congregation and your Council in this period of transition.
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CHURCH COUNCIL POSITIONS
|  In December the Congregation of St. Paul will vote to fill Council positions for Vice President, Treasurer, Christian Education, Worship, and Social Action.
Although it is a serious commitment, serving on Congregation Council is a rewarding experience and a great way to serve our Church. Please give this thoughtful consideration.
If you are interested in running for one of these positions and would like additional information, please contact Jack Diesing via email at jack.diesing@ally.com or by phone at (313) 882-5988.
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Did You Know??
|  Thrivent gives money to a charity of your choice, from the premiums you pay for insurance policies, annuities, long term care, and investments with them. Your charity (hopefully St. Paul Lutheran Church) ONLY GETS THE MONEY IF YOU TELL THRIVENT QUARTERLY! Your request to send your Choice $ must be done in mid January, April, July and October or it is kept by Thrivent! Mark your calendars and go to www.Thrivent.com/choice or call 800-847-4836. Only Thrivent customers with $800+ in premiums/year or $20,000 cash value in a policy or Annuity, qualify for Choice Dollars. Right now a special program doubles the amount given out if you Call or Web direct in October or November.
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Home Care Services
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Please continue to lift up in prayer this month the Home Care Services division of Lutheran Social Services of Michigan. Pray for God's peace and comfort to the families of the homebound elderly and their caregivers. Pray for disabled adults and their families that God will strengthen and uphold them in His loving care. Pray for the care providers of LSSM Home Care Services and their support staff that they will be strengthened and not grow weary in showing God's love and kindness to the patients and families they serve. .
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Ministers of
Worship and Service
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Sunday, October 20
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Acolyte:Nathan Holochwost
Altar Guild: Carol Meza and Pat Sierant
Assisting Minister: Bill Wrobel
Communion Assistants: B. Brosseau, S. Warner , M. & M. Zeller
Cross Bearer:
Coffee Hour: Beverly Henry
Lector: Sandy Wallace
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Sunday, October 13
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Acolyte: Madeline Keane
Altar Guild:Carol Meza and Pat Sierant
Assisting Minister:Bonnie Steketee
Communion Assistants:D. & P. Upmeyer B. Wrobel C. Scholfield
Cross Bearer:Jared Demkowicz
Coffee Hour: Kim Tripp
Lector: Doug Jenzen
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