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Happenings
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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
11/28
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
11/30
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
12/1
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
12/5
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
12/7
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
12/8
9:30 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
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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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Reset Your Clocks
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Living the Word Sunday School
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Adult Forum: Thrivent Build in El Salvador Presenter: Allison Mobley Highlights from an August 2012 Thrivent Build in El Salvador with Habitat for Humanity International will be shared, as well as initial preparations for a St. Paul Thrivent Build that is being planned for July 2014.
Living the Word Sunday School
This week the children will hear the story of Hezekiah from 2 Kings 18-19 and learn that just as Hezekiah prayed in faith to God and was delivered, so Jesus, our mediator and advocate with the Father, intercedes for us. Middle School youth will discuss the readings from All Saint's Day and God's invitation to celebrate the happiness freely offered in Jesus Christ
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The High School youth will join the Adult Forum to hear Allison Mobley's 2012 experience with Habitat for Humanity and plans for a St Paul Thrivent Build July 26-August 3, 2014 in the same location.
Operation Christmas Child
Please join St Paul's effort to show God's love to hurting children in desperate situations by packing a shoebox with age-specific toys, school supplies and hygiene items. For more information visit http://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/ or pick up a brochure at church. The collection date is Sunday November 24.
On the two days after Halloween, we celebrate All Saints (Nov 1) and All Souls (Nov 2). In fact, another name for Halloween is All Hallows Eve, which is the eve of All Saints Day. And so we remember and celebrate the saints of the Church, the saints in our lives, and loved ones who have passed away. You can do just that with these activities:
3 Scary, Holy, Sad Days (Adult/Couple - Family) - one is scary, one is holy, and one is sad. Which is which and why?
Claim a Saint (Adult/Couple) - choose your favorite saint to honor for a day.
Living and Dying (Teen Family) - create a space to talk about death so that we all might live more fully.
Cloud of Saints (Teen Family) - friends and family members who have gone before us form a cloud of saints that surrounds us.
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Bake Sale This Sunday
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The High School students are having a bake sale to raise the funds needed to purchase gift cards to place in each of the TIP Care Packages. The baked goods will be sold before and after the service. Select some goodies and donate what you wish. Thank you!
Thank you for your generosity! The High School Sunday School class would like to express their gratitude for the generous support of the Transition to Independence (TIP) Care Package project. They were able to assemble 15 care baskets for Wayne State University foster care alumni who are currently enrolled at WSU and being supported by the TIP program. These care packages will be distributed to students on Dec. 6th when they gather to hear a motivational speaker and have a group dinner.
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WELCA Annual Meeting
|  The WELCA annual meeting will be held at 10 am on Saturday, November 9th. Please join us as we elected new board member and distribute this years rummage sale proceeds. If you are interested in running for the board, please see Joyce or Karen Ficht, Margy Huizinga, Keri Edick, Ilene Brown and Gretchen Archinal |
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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.
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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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Refugee Services
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This month our focus in our prayer partnership with Lutheran Social Services of Michigan is Refugee Services. On November 17th, Rafat Ita, will share in Adult Forum what services are provided to refugees and the struggles they have encountered. The demand for resettlement services has increased with the rising unrest in the Middle East. Continue to lift refugees and the LSSM workers in your prayers in November.
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Ministers of
Worship and Service
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November 3 November 10
Acolyte: Gabriel Kirck Elizabeth Rooney
Altar Guild: Carol Komer Carol Komer Margy Huizinga Margy Huizinga
Assisting Minister: Bonnie Steketee Cindy Treusch
Communion Assistants:Betty Brosseau K. & C. Wiseman
Dana Miller S. Archinal
Gerrie Spezia Kendra Bickford
Sandi Warner
Cross Bearer: Michaela Kirck Emma Rooney
Coffee Hour: Margie Huizinga Liz Jenzen
Greeter: Reisman family Kalogerakos family
Lector: Peg Upmeyer Marie Zeller
Pray and Play D & A Roth Anna Oskui
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