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Happenings
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11/23
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Girl Scouts
Fireside Room
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
11/24
10:30 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
11/25
Confirmation Home Study
Off Site
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
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
11/26
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
PBWY
Sandrock Hall
11/27
7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
Thanksgiving Eve Service
Sanctuary
11/28
Office Closed
11/29
Office Closed
11/30
Christmas Tree Decorating
Sanctuary
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
12/2
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Staff Meeting
Fireside Room
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Angelic Choir
Jr. Choir Room
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Pizza Night
Youth Room
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Sing and Ring
Jr. Choir Room
7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
Confirmation
Upstairs Classrooms
12/3
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Fireside Room Decorating
Fireside Room
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
PBWY
Sandrock Hall
12/5
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Men's Breakfast
Bethany Room
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
12/9
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
12/10
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Bingo at Gateshead
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Christian Ed Meeting
Fireside Room
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
PBWY
Sandrock Hall
12/11
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Listening For God
Off Site
12/12
Epistle Deadline
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
12/13
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
GM Choir
Sanctuary
12/14
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Sunday School Christmas Program Rehearsal
Sanctuary
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
12/15
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Worship w/Communion
Sanctuary
10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
Children's Program
Sanctuary
12:30 PM to 4:30 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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Advent Workshop
Living the Word Sunday School
The children will learn their parts and receive their costumes for the Christmas program. Middle School youth will receive their parts and join the practice. Next week the Grosse Pointe News will take a photo of the children in costume at 11:00. The High School youth will help prepare for the Advent luncheon and workshop.
Christmas Past and Present
The annual gift of the children and youth to the congregation will be presented on Dec 15 at 10:45 under the direction of Susan Kvale. All children and youth are welcome to participate! Please contact Susan to do so; it's not too late. Children and youth are also encouraged to share their gifts of music prior to the program and may arrange this through Susan. Participation during the next three weeks during Sunday School are very important in helping the children feel confident and enjoy the event. Dress rehearsal is Saturday Dec. 14 from 9:30 to 11:30.
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. Watch Bob and Larry from Veggie tales pack a shoe box at http://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/pack-a-shoe-box/ The final collection date is Sunday November 24.
Vibrant Faith On Line Retreat for Young Adults
This might be for yourself or a young adult you love. All you need is an email address and internet access. Explore: How can you authentically live out your faith in your daily life? How can you stay aware of the presence of God through challenges and discouragement? This four-week online retreat will help you reflect on Christ's presence with you, right where you are. WHEN: Advent 2013. Sunday, December 1 through Thursday, December 26. FORMAT * Four week experience with three email "reflections" each week sent to registered participants on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday. (Also posted in a private Facebook group for retreat participants.) * Each short reflection is followed by reflection questions for participants. Each reflection includes practical ideas to illuminate your everyday life as a young adult. Download a sample: When We're Not Living the Dream*Participants are then encouraged to share their own reflections in a private Facebook group. Rachel will monitor discussion and make appropriate responses. (Instructions for joining the group are provided when you register.) * Live 30 minute webinar with Rachel on Tuesday, December 3, 9pm CST.
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Thanksgiving Food Drive
|  Thanksgiving Food Drive: The Social Action and Worship committees are sponsoring a canned and non-perishable food drive to support the food pantry at St. Paul. Please bring your items to the Thanksgiving Eve service and throughout the month of November. Baskets for collection will be located in the Narthex. Donations will be given to the food pantries at Crossroads East at Salem Memorial church and Iroquois Avenue Lutheran. Help our neighbors in need this fall!
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Gleaners
|  Next Gleaners Food Bank workday is Saturday, December 7 from 9-11 am. Share the joys of Christmas by helping those in need. Please sign-up so we can submit a head count for planning purposes. Our goal is to have a group of 20 attend. Sign-up poster is located in the narthex or contact Shelley Reisen at 882-8099 or treisen@comcast.net. Meet at the church at 8:30 to carpool. Please note that due to the nature of the work involved, Gleaners prefers age middle school to adult participating in this event. |
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Gateshead Holiday Celebration
|  St. Paul will be hosting a Holiday Celebration at Gateshead Crossing Senior Living Center, Dec. 10th at 1:00. We will be doing a craft and raffling off Gift Baskets for the residents. Gifts of specialty foods (Sanders candy, hot fudge sauce, teas, hot chocolate mix, crackers, cookies, etc.), Christmas Cards and postage stamps, skin care products, festive paper plates and napkins, warm hat, scarf and gloves, and other holiday items would be appreciated. A basket is in the Harms Fireside Room for donations of these special things. Please contact Margy Huizinga if you are able to help with this event.
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Listening For God
|  Listening for God will be starting a new book on January 8, 2014. We invite any woman who loves reading to join us in this study of literature and faith. We meet the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm, usually in a member's home or at church. Started by Pastor Colleen Kamke, we have been in existence for almost twenty years now and have maintained a strong desire to support each other in faith and prayer.
If you wish to participate please purchase (or borrow from the library) a copy of The Red Tent by Anita Diamant. This fiction account of the life of Dinah tells the story of the traditions and turmoils of ancient womanhood. Dinah is the sister of Joseph and his brothers from the book of Genesis. An announcement of the exact time and place of our January meeting will be published in the bulletin in early January. If you have questions, email Linda Bauer at linda20311@comcast.net or call 586-226-2276. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!
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Council Highlights from November 20, 2013
|  In addition to appointing the Discernment and Call Committees (see separate article), the Council did the following at the November meeting:
*Authorized staff pay increases of 4% over the last six months and awarded Christmas bonuses as is our tradition. Combined with Council action is June, the staff received 4% pay increases in 2013 compared to 2012. We are pleased that we could reverse a recent trend of stagnant wage rates for our staff.
*Reviewed a first draft of a 2014 budget. It is very early in the process, but we considered potential changes in staff salaries, the need for additional pastoral care next year, increases in missionary support for Pastor Collier, and other program needs. No decisions will be made until the revenue (primarily pledges) is better known.
*Approved proceeding with the enclosure of the dumpster at the back end of the parking lot. This work will begin very shortly.
*Unanimously voted to extend an invitation to Pastor and Margaret Harms to continue membership at St. Paul. Pastor Harms will not be performing any official duties at St. Paul, but both can enjoy the benefits of membership here when they are not traveling.
*Approved the annual meeting for January 26, 2014, and Council election for December 8, 2013.
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Social Knitting
|  Like a good yarn? Then bring your knitting needles, yarn and join a social knitting group. All are welcome from beginners to advanced. Basic instruction will be available. The group will meet on Tuesdays starting November 19 from 7 - 8 pm with the Pieces Be With You quilt group. Any questions, please contact Janice Steeland at 586 777-1672. . |
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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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 Freedom House received the first donation from the Non-Food Pantry with a month's worth of paper products, cleaning supplies and toiletries for their residents! Many asked how to donate or volunteer for Freedom House and the director, Deb Drennan, can be reached at 313-964-4320. Donations can be mailed to Freedom House, Deb Drennan, Director, 2630 W. Lafayette, Detroit, MI 48216. Transition to Independence(TIP) Dinner on
December 6th from 6 - 8:30 p.m.
The Social Action Committee will host a dinner for the Wayne State Students that have aged out of foster care and are supported by the TIP program. At this dinner, the students will hear a motivational foster care alumni speak and receive their care packages that our high school students have assembled from your donations. The time frame for service is between 3 and 9 p.m. that day and the dinner will take place on the WSU campus. If you would like to help cook, serve or deliver items to the dinner, please contact Shelley Reisen (882-8099) , treisen@comcast.net or Mary Weiland (885-6326), mary@weilandfamily.com.
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Ministers of
Worship and Service
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Ministers of Worship & Service
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Interim Pastor: Rev. J. Krister Ulmanis
Organist: Stephanie Yu
Director of Music/Chancel Choir Director Eric Miller
Director of Children's Choirs Margaret Rees-Baker
Today December 1
Acolyte: Leo Cugliari
Altar Guild: Carol Komer Heidi Korte
Margy Huizinga Gretchen Miotto
Assisting Minister: Doug Jenzen Fred Orth
Communion Assistants: J. P. & M. Dougherty Clara Graham
Carolyn Scholfield Carol Komer
Carol Meza
Bonnie Steketee
Cross Bearer: Abbey Reisen Cameron Ennis
Coffee Hour: Kerry Edick Ed Sieloff
Greeter: Meza family Willard family
Lector: Bob Mobley Bonnie Steketee
Trumpet: Bob Mobley
Pray and Play: Shawn Cugliari
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