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11/9
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
WELCA Annual Meeting
Bethany Room
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
11/10
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
11/11
12:00 AM
Confirmation Home Study
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Staff Meeting
Fireside Room
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Angelic Choir
Jr. Choir Room
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Sing and Ring
Jr. Choir Room
11/12
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Christian Ed Meeting
Fireside Room
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
PBWY
Sandrock Hall
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Social Ministry
Fireside Room
11/13
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Listening For God
Off Site
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
11/15
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Lifeline Screening
Sandrock Hall
11/16
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
11/17
12:00 AM
Advent Cookie Bake
Basement Kitchen
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
11/18
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Staff Meeting
Fireside Room
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Angelic Choir
Jr. Choir Room
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Sing and Ring
Jr. Choir Room
7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
Confirmation
Youth Room
11/19
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
PBWY
Sandrock Hall
11/20
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Council Meeting
Bethany Room
11/21
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
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Girl Scouts
Fireside Room
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
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Click here for the Prayers of the People
Our condolences to the family of Helen Fick on her death on Friday, November 8, 2013.
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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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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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Living the Word Sunday School
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Adult Forum:
Presenter: Bea Grenzke
Are we, as a congregation, satisfied with our prayer ministries? Do we feel there is an opportunity for growth in this area? Have you, in your personal experiences with other congregations, been involved in prayer ministries that might be appropriate here at St. Paul Church? Let's meet together for a discussion of these questions. Living the Word Sunday School 10:45-11:30 Today
The Sunday school will be putting on "Christmas Past and Present" Sunday, December 15. Today roles will be given to the children in preschool - Grade 5 during the Sunday school opening. Please bring your children directly to Sandrock Hall so we can start on time. Regular attendance in the coming weeks is very important in helping the children feel comfortable and confident. At 11 am, the children move to their classrooms for the lesson. Today the children will hear the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from Daniel 3 and learn that just as Jesus was with and saved the three men in the fiery furnace, so our Savior is with us and saves us through His Word and Sacraments, sustaining us when we suffer in His name. Middle School youth discuss the readings on living in hope based on the assurance Jesus gives us of the reality of eternal life. High School youth will prepare the first donation from St. Paul's non-food pantry for Freedom House |
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Advent Workshop
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ADVENT WORKSHOP AND POTLUCK LUNCH
SUNDAY NOV. 24, 2013
AFTER EDUCATION- ABOUT 11:30 AM
POTLUCK LUNCH WILL BEGIN AFTER THE EDUCATION HOUR IN THE BASEMENT.
COFFEE, MILK, SALAD, DESSERT, AND HOT DOGS FOR THE YOUNGER CHILDREN WILL BE PROVIDED. THE COST IS $2.00 PER PERSON AND A DISH TO PASS FOR 8-10 PEOPLE, THE DISH CAN BE HOT OR COLD. THE DISH CAN BE DROPPED OFF IN THE DOWNSTAIRS KITCHEN BEFORE THE SERVICE. WE ASK ALL TO SIGN UP AHEAD OF TIME TO ASSURE ENOUGH FOR ALL.
AFTER DINNER THE CRAFT TABLES WILL BE SET UP FOR THE AFTERNOON OF CRAFTING. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE CRAFTS YOUR FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO DO. SOME CRAFTS WILL HAVE LIMITED SUPPLIES, SO SIGN UP EARLY.
FOR ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT LUNCH OR CRAFTS CONTACT LELA CREIGHTON AT 823-6497, PEG UPMEYER AT _881-9522 or STEVE GILLESPIE 885-2537
ALL AGES
1 Hot Chocolate Santa
30 mins $4.00
2 Family Ornament for Sanctuary
15 mins Free
3 Glove Turkey
30 mins $1.50
4 COOKIES
15 MIN/EACH .25 EACH
5 Advent Acts of Kindness
15 mins .50
7 AND UP
6 Nuts and Bolts Tree
45 mins $3.00
7 Cork Reindeer*
20 mins $1.00
8 AND UP
8 Napkin Tree,
Set of 2*
30 mins $3.00
9 Tea Light Snowman*
20 mins $1.50
10 Spiral Angel*
30 mins $2.00
11 Button Tree
30 mins $2.00
10 AND
UP
12 Egg Nativity
30 mins $3.00
13 Harvest Door Hanging*
30 mins $2.00
*Uses glue gun, parents may need to help
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It's Coming Soon... St. Paul's Non-Food Pantry
|  St. Paul's Non-Food Pantry: Donations and coupons for our needed items are being accepted. There will be a collection bin in the foyer. If you would like to make a monetary donation, write a check to St. Paul with Non-Food Pantry in the memo line. Currently needed items for St. Paul Lutheran Non-Food Pantry: Toothbrushes/toothpaste, Shampoo/conditioner, Body lotion, Shaving cream, Deodorant, bar soap, Razors, Feminine hygiene pads.
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Youth News
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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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Today November 17
Acolyte: Elizabeth Rooney Emma Tripp Altar Guild: Carol Komer Carol Komer
Margy Huizinga Margy Huizinga Assisting Minister: Cindy Treusch Doug Jenzen
Communion Assistants: K. & C. Wiseman Betty Brosseau
S. Archinal Jennifer Callewaert
Kendra Bickford C. & N. Cusmano
Cross Bearer: Emma Rooney Stephen Archinal
Coffee Hour: Liz Jenzen Gerrie Spezia
Greeter: Kalogerakos family Elinore Rick
Lector: Marie Zeller Michael Dougherty
Pray and Play: Anna Oskui Marie Zeller
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