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Happenings
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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 27: Stewardship - The Other Side of the Coin
Presenter: Richard Grenzke
How do we get beyond stewardship as a fund raising activity? What other aspects of church life are affected by stewardship besides fund raising? Hear some ideas and bring some ideas. Come on in and kick around some new ideas with Stewardship Chairperson, Rick Grenzke.
Living the Word Sunday School
Preparations for the Christmas program have begun. Please make every effort to have your child in regular attendance as we prepare. The date of the program "Christmas Past and Present" is Sunday December 15 at 10:45. All children and youth are encouraged to participate!
 This week in Sunday School the children will learn the story of Jonah and learn that just as Jonah was swallowed up in the belly of the fish for 3 days, so Jesus, in His crucifixion, was baptized into the sea of death, drowned in our sin and spewed forth alive again after 3 days that He might save all people. Middle School youth will discuss what it means to live by faith, and recognize the importance of God's impartial love and justice. The High School youth will continue their efforts to support Transition to Independence (TIP) at Wayne State University for children at WSU who have "aged out" of the foster care system and do not have adequate resources or support systems. St Paul youth will write notes of encouragement and prepare care baskets for the 15 TIP children that St Paul is sponsoring. These baskets will be presented at a dinner hosted at WSU by St Paul's Social Action Committee on December 6. Anyone who would like to provide further support for the baskets or the dinner should contact Mary Weiland.
Vibrant Faith @Home: Fitting In
Yep, we know, Halloween isn't till next week. But as you make plans for costumes, parties, treats, etc., we hope you'll also plan your faith response. After all, Halloween is the feast that acknowledges a connection between the physical and spiritual worlds. Try one or more of the activities below. (Next week we'll explore All Saints and All Souls Days.)
Halloween (Just for Kids) - learn about it's meaning for Christians, and then have some fun with it! A Helping Halloween (Young Family) - go beyond costumes, treats, and partices and make it also about giving. Lighting the Darkness (Young Family) - help children be less fearful around Halloween. Halloween Thank You (Teen Family) - make and deliver Halloween thank-you cards to neighbors who have been generous over the years. Frankenweenie (Just For Kids) - tips to help you think about what kind of spooky things are worth worrying about!
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Support the Quilt Ministry at St Paul's
|  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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It's Coming Soon... St. Paul's Non-Food Pantry
|  The Social Action Committee announces the opening of our new on-site ministry, the St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Non-Food Pantry. This ministry has been created in response to the needs of our LSSM agency partnerships such as Heartline, Wayne County Family Center, Foster Care, Refugee Services and others. The Non-Food Pantry will be in service as of November 1st and donations can be accepted as of next week. There will be a collection bin in the foyer. Currently needed items to be distributed from the pantry are listed below and a comprehensive list will be available on the church website and in the foyer. If you are a coupon clipper - we can use your help! Clip coupons for our needed items that you are not going to use and place them in the collection bin for pantry shoppers to use! If you would like to make a monetary donation write a check to St. Paul with Non-Food Pantry in the memo line. Please pray that this new ministry will be able to meet the needs of many in an efficient manner and be a blessing to those who do not have the resources to obtain these needed items. Thank you!
Currently needed items for St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Non-Food Pantry:
Toiletries: Toothbrushes/toothpaste, Shampoo/conditioner, Body lotion, Shaving cream, Deodorant, Bar soap, Razors, Feminine hygiene pads.
Cleaning Supplies: Bathroom cleaner, Toilet bowl cleaner, Glass cleaner, Liquid dish soap, Dishwasher detergent, Powder or liquid laundry detergent.
Paper Products: Paper towels, Kleenex, Toilet tissue, Pocket tissues.
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Youth News
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Thanksgiving Meal at Park Place - We are looking for at least three parents to help chair and co-chair the Thanksgiving meal on November 24th for the Seniors at Park Place of Harper Woods. This is a wonderful service opportunity for our young adults to show their faith by serving others while working along side their peers. If we can not get the volunteers for this much needed event by November 2, it will have to be cancelled. I know this will be a terrible disappointment not only for the Seniors of Park Place, but for our young adults as well. Please consider giving your time for this service event and thank you in advance. If you have and questions or concerns, please email or contact me at 313-469-1064. Blessings, Shawn
The Gathering. December 27 - 30, 2013, Lansing, M ichigan
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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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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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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Freedom House
|  We celebrate with Freedom House, their 30th anniversary of providing shelter and care to refugees. Our "Pieces Be With You" Quilt Ministry has provided handmade quilts for the residents of Freedom House and they will be on display in the Narthex and the sanctuary this Sunday, October 27th. The quilts will be blessed during the service and presented by members of the quilting group.
A Congregation's Prayer for Refugees (adapted from Psalm 126)
v. 2 "Then it was said among nations, the Lord has done great things for them."
Merciful God, we ask this for refugees today,
Restore the fortunes of those who have lost everything,
Keep safe those who have fled war zones and persecution,
Quench the thirst and hunger of those who have experienced drought or famine,
May they find refuge with You and shelter through many who welcome them.
May they see justice and experience healing from all they have suffered.
God, be gracious to them,
Pour out your compassion so that it overflows.
Help them leave behind their sorrows and tears
And come to a new home joyfully
With an abundance of blessings. Amen |
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Ministers of
Worship and Service
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Sunday, October 27
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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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Sunday, November 3
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Acolyte: Gabriel Kirck
Altar Guild:Carol Komer and Margie Huizinga
Assisting Minister: Bonnie Steketee
Communion Assistants:
Cross Bearer: Michaela Kirck
Coffee Hour: Margie Huizinga
Lector:Peg Upmeyer
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