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Happenings
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4/18
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
1:00 PM to 1:45 PM
Worship
Chapel
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Worship
Sanctuary
4/20 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Worship w/Communion
Sanctuary
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Easter Breakfast
Sandrock Hall
4/21
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Staff Meeting
Fireside Room
4/22
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
WELCA Board Mtg
Fireside Room
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
PBWY
Sandrock Hall
4/23
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Naomi Circle
Bethany Room
4/24
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Bells
Sanctuary
8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Chancel Choir
Sr. Choir Room
4/25
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
4/27
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Worship w/Communion
Sanctuary
10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Sunday School
Sunday School Rooms
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Play Rehearsal
Poppen Hall
4/28
7:00 PM
Confirmation
Bethany Room
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
4/29
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Gateshead Bingo Party
Off Site
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
PBWY
Sandrock Hall
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Social Action Committee
Fireside Room
4/30
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Adult Bible Study
Fireside Room
5/1
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 8:00 PM
Bells
Sanctuary
8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Chancel Choir
Sr. Choir Room
5/2
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
5/3
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Dress Rehearsal
Poppen Hall
5/4
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Worship w/Communion
Sanctuary
10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Sunday School
Sunday School Rooms
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Spring Musical
Poppen Hall
5/5
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Staff Meeting
Fireside Room
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Pizza Night
Youth 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
5/6
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
PBWY
Sandrock Hall
5/7
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Adult Bible Study
Fireside Room
5/8
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Bells
Sanctuary
8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Chancel Choir
Sr. Choir Room
5/9
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge Poppen Hall
5/10
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Girl Scouts
Sandrock Hall
5/11
9:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Worship w/communion
Sanctuary
10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Sunday School
Sunday School Rooms
5/12
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Staff Meeting
Fireside Room
5/13
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Christian Ed
Fireside Room
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Music Recital
Sanctuary
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
PBWY
Sandrock Hall
5/14
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Adult Bible Study
Fireside Room
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Listening For God
Off Site
5/15
Epistle Deadline
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Bells
Sanctuary
8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Chancel Choir
Sr. Choir Room
5/16
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
5/18
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Worship w/Confirmation and Communion
Sanctuary
10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Sunday School
Sunday School Rooms
5/19
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Staff Meeting
Fireside Room
5/20
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Naomi Circle
Bethany Room
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
PBWY
Sandrock Hall
5/21
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Adult Bible Study
Fireside Room
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Council Meeting
Bethany Room
5/22
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Bells
Sanctuary
8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Chancel Choir
Sr. Choir Room
5/23
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
5/25
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Worship w/Communion
Sanctuary
10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Sunday School
Sunday School Rooms
5/26
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Staff Meeting
Fireside Room
5/27
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
PBWY
Sandrock Hall
5/28
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Adult Bible Study
Fireside Room
5/29
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Bells
Sanctuary
8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Chancel Choir
Sr. Choir Room
5/30
12:00 PM to 4:00 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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Lenten Service Information
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Good Friday - April 18
1 pm The Veneration of the Crucified at
St. Paul Lutheran Church
7:30 pm Tenebrae Service
Reflection on Jesus' "Seven Last Words"
by congregational members.
The Resurrection of Our Lord
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 20, 2014
9:30 am Holy Communion
Easter Brunch
Please come and enjoy a delicious brunch prepared by the St Paul Thrivent Builds in El Salvador team in Sandrock Hall beginning at 10:45. Since we don't have to rush for a second service, everyone can be seated and enjoy the fellowship of Easter Resurrection. The buffet includes the traditional offerings of scrambled eggs and ham, along several egg casseroles, French toast and pancakes, orange juice, lemonade, coffee and tea. In support of the fundraising and fun-raising efforts, there will be a raffle for different prizes. Everyone will receive a raffle ticket with their brunch donation and additional tickets will also be sold. The suggested donation for the brunch is $8 per adult and $3 per child. Winners of the raffle will be announced after the children return from the Easter Egg Hunt.
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Milestone Celebrations
Welcome to the Lord's Table
On Palm Sunday April 13, we celebrated the Gift of Holy Communion with Kristyn Firchau, Christina Kirck, and Zachary Roth and their families in worship. May God richly bless these young people and their families as they journey in faith.
Affirmation of Baptism May 18
This year the entire St Paul community can join the celebration of Affirmation of Baptism in worship at 9:30 with the students who have completed their catechism studies. Please plan to attend and join in blessing them as they take this next step in their faith journey.
Stepping into the World June 8
The St Paul community celebrates the journey our young people begin from home into the world with the High School graduation milestone. Parents bless their children with quilts made by hand with love and prayer by the St Paul Pieces Be With You Quilt group.
Celebrating Our Elders
The Milestone celebration of our Elders who bless us with the story of their faith journey is moving to the fall. We look forward to sharing their thanksgiving of God's faithfulness in October.
Weird Animals are coming to tell the love and
power of Jesus! July 14-18 VBS
VBS will be exciting and fun each day Monday through Friday July 14-18 in the afternoons 1-3:30 at Salem Memorial Church. There will be a kickoff lawn event Sunday afternoon and a community celebration Thursday evening for the whole family. Captive Free East Lakes will lead the music, games and fun! Please plan for your children and grandchildren to attend. Please consider how you can help. There is something for everyone to do during this fun week of worship, learning, building friendships and getting to know Jesus better! Watch for more announcements in the coming weeks.
 Our Lentent journey comes to a close and we enter the ups and downs of Holy Week. This is the week we celebrate with great intensity the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. This is the week we remind ourselves what it means to be Christian and we renew our baptismal pledge of faith. This is the week we acknowledge Christ's victory over death and the promise of salvation available to us all.
We've got lots of Holy Week and Easter activities to choose from!
Gospel Yoga (Young Family) - yoga positions to tell the Easter story. Easter Cupcakes (Young Family) - hear the resurrection story, followed by a sweet treat. Holy Week (Teen Family) - take a few minutes to learn and pray about each sacred day. This is a perfect week to read Michael Theisen's new blog post The Response.
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ELCA World Malaria Sunday:
|  Every year, millions of people around the globe observe World Malaria Day on April 25. The ELCA Malaria Campaign is turning this day into a special week, observing World Malaria Sunday on April 27.
World Malaria Day is an opportunity to remember those who have died from malaria, honor those who live with the daily realities of the disease and renew our commitment to join the global movement of people who are making malaria history. See more at: http://www.elca.org/Our-Work/Relief-and-Development/ELCA-Malaria-Campaign/World-Malaria-Day#sthash.yqgmWaHs.dpuf
If you have your Mosquito net pin from this fall, please wear it to church on Sunday, April 27. The high school class will be selling Mosquito net pins before the service on this day with proceeds going to the ELCA Malaria Campaign.
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Gateshead Bingo Party
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Please be there by 12:45 to help set up for the event. If you are able to help, please contact Margy Huizinga.
Please continue to bring Bingo prizes. The collection basket is in the Harms Fireside Room.
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Malice in the Palace
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You are warmly invited to attend a
Special Spring presentation:
Malice in the Palace"
The Story of Esther
Sunday, May 4, 2014 4:00pm
Join us for the Reception after the show to congratulate our cast of thousands!(well... actually 25!)
Presented by the Youth Choirs under the direction of Margaret Rees-Baker with musical accompaniment by Eric Miller
Complimentary Tickets available today following service! Please see any cast member!
Looking for volunteers!
The youth choirs would appreciate your help putting on their musical this Spring! Please consider supporting our youth. We're looking for help with sewing costumes, food for the reception, lighting, sound and someone who can help record the performance for DVD. If you have any knowledge in these areas,or a willingness to pitch in, please contact Maggie Rees-Baker, Director of Children's Music at churchsinger9@gmail.com or 313-410-1422.
Thank you!
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Crop Walk
|  The annual Grosse Pointe area Crop Walk is scheduled for Sunday, May 4, at 1:00 pm. This year's host church is Salem Memorial Lutheran on Moross. Please consider walking the one to three-mile route or sponsoring a walker! Fifty percent of funds raised stay in the local area to support Crossroads of MI and Cass Community Social Services. Please see Mike Zeller to pick up a registration form. |
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WELCA Luncheon
|  Calling all Females !
Save the Date :
May 17 5th Annual Spring Luncheon
Sandrock Hall Noon
Information and tickets on sale Sundays in the Narthex after Easter from your WELCA Board members or from the office.
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Discernment / Call Process Update
Council Highlights from the April 16, 2014 Meeting
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Call Process Update
The Church Council reviewed and approved the Ministry Site Profile at their April 16 meeting. This is the document that describes us as a congregation, our ministry priorities, and the attributes we seek in a pastor. We will submit the Profile to the Synod as the first step in our call process for a new pastor. The Synod will review this document and begin to send us names and resumes of potential candidates. Council expressed many thanks to the Discernment Committee for their great work in preparing this document. They will provide counsel as requested to the Call Committee, but the bulk of their work is now complete. The Call Committee is meeting May 6 to plan for the interview process.
Council Highlights from the April 16, 2014 Meeting
In addition to review and approval of the Ministry Site Profile (see separate message), Council took the following actions:
*Approved a funding request to support the Youth Choir Musical "Malice in the Palace" to be presented May 4 at 4:00 pm.
*Approved Substitute Music Salaries for Organist and Chancel Choir Director
*Approved two 2-week Holidays (vacation in the US) for Pastor Ulmanis per his contract. He expects to take the time during the summer of 2014.
*Appointed Bonnie Steketee and Dave Upmeyer as delegates to the Synod Assembly May 15 - 17. Pastor Ulmanis will also be attending.
*Approved inter-fund cash management procedures to assist in cash flow.
*Received an update on Youth & Family activities planned for 2014 - 2015. A highlight will be the National Youth Gathering coming to Detroit in July 2015. There will be many volunteer opportunities related to this event.
Check out: http://www.elca.org/YouthGathering/Volunteer
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Do You Shop At Kroger ?
|  You Want to Help St. Paul?
Then you are just the person to sign up for the Kroger Community Rewards Program. Kroger will credit St. Paul with a donation every time you shop at Kroger and use your Kroger Plus Card as a Community Rewards participant. It's just that easy!!
To sign up you must first have a Kroger Plus Card.
*If you don't have a Kroger Plus Card, sign up for one at your local store.
*Then you must create an account by going to the Kroger web site at www.krogercommunityrewards.com .
*Click on the "Create an Account" icon.
*Enter your E-mail address and then enter a password of your choice.
*Confirm your password by entering it again.
*Select your preferred Kroger store by entering your zip code and hitting "Find".
*Highlight the store of your choice and hit "Create Account".
*Enter your Kroger Plus Card number shown on the back of the card.
*Go to Community Rewards (near the bottom).
*Follow the steps (name, address, etc.)
*Enter the Group Number as "82481"
*Click on the circle in front of St. Paul's address.
*Click "Enroll"
Congratulations!! You are now signed up!! If you have any trouble with this, give me a call.
AND.........Thank you for being a part of this great ministry!!
Rick Grenzke, Stewardship Chairman
Kroger Community Rewards
RE-ENROLLMENT TIME
It is time to re-enroll for the Kroger Community Rewards Program. If you are participating in this wonderful program, please re-enroll for the 2014-2015 year. You MUST re-enroll each year April is the month to do it.
Just go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com, Click on "Sign In". Enter your E-mail address and password. Click "Sign In". Click "Enroll Now". Enter the Group Number as "82481". Slick "Search". Click on the circle in front of St. Paul's address. Click "Enroll". It's that easy! Remember, every time you use your Kroger Plus Card when purchasing groceries, you are helping St. Paul by having them credit a donation to our church. There is no charge for this and it does not affect your cost at all. Thanks to you we received $1,711 last year for participating. Let's keep it going!!
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Odds and Ends
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Learning Time On The Move...
Beginning the first week after Easter Sunday, Tuesday morning Bible Study will become the Wednesday morning Bible Study. The time is the same, 9:30 am. First Wednesday study group is April 23. If you have not been part of this study where we look at the coming Sunday's Scripture readings feel free to join the group at any time. No experience needed and each session stands on its own so you can join any time!
Now that spring is here . . . wink, wink,
it's time to think about spring planting. Help is needed at church with planting flowers in the planters and occasional watering. Please let the Church Office know or contact Steve Gillespie at 313.885.2537.
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Wayne County Family Center
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 During the month of April our LSSM focus turns to Wayne County Family Center. This branch of LSSM provides many services to homeless families the first of which, is keeping them together. A partnership of Lutheran Social Services of Michigan and Wayne County, offering transitional shelter for homeless families. WCFC welcomes: two-parent families, single mothers or fathers with children and pregnant women. WCFC is located in Westland, Michigan. The services WCFC provides are highlighted below: *Private, locked rooms for each family *Three balanced meals and snack each day *Laundry room *On-site medical clinic *Easy access to the SMART bus line *Help in finding a permanent home *Job counseling and placement *Case management *Education/GED resources *Help with financial planning *Licensed child care for preschoolers *A lending library with computers and internet access The WCFC has identified some current needs that their residents have and if you would like to provide any of the following items they can be dropped off in the bin marked WCFC in the foyer during the month of April. WISH LIST of current needs:
Baby wipes, diapers, soap, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, bleach, detergent, and pre-packaged snacks. Please keep the staff of WCFC and the families they serve in your prayers this month. Thank you! |
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Spring Blood Drive
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GPW Presbyterian Chruch
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
1:30 PM to 7:15 PM
Appointments: www.redcrossblood.org
Use Sponsor Code gpbloodcouncil
Or see/call Gerrie Spezia 313-882-6745
Come to donate and be entered to win a $150 Somerset Collection gift card!!
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Ministers of
Worship and Service
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April 20 - Easter Sunday
Acolyte: Stephanie Korte Nathan Holochwost
Altar Guild: Dorothy Carty Martie Thomalla
Assisting Minister: Bill Wrobel
Coffee Hour: Easter breakfast
Communion Assistants: B. Brosseau G. Spezia, C. Komer K. Bickford
Cross Bearer: Meghan Korte
Greeter: E. Harms family
Lector: Bonnie Steketee
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April 27
Acolyte: Nathan Holochwost
Altar Guild: Dorothy Carty Martie Thomalla
Assisting Minister:Bill Wrobel
Coffee Hour: Patti Dougherty
Communion Assistants:J, P, & J Dougherty S. Archinal
Cross Bearer:
Greeter: R & C Treusch
Lector: Kris Grabowski
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