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Happenings
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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
6/1
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Worship w/Communion
Sanctuary
10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Sunday School
Sunday School Rooms
6/2
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Staff Meeting
Fireside Room
6/3
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
PBWY
Sandrock Hall
6/4
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Adult Bible Study
Fireside Room
6/5
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 8:00 PM
Bells
Sanctuary
8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Chancel Choir
Sr. Choir Room
6/6
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
6/8
9:30 AM to 11:00PM
Worship w/communion
Sanctuary
10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Sunday School
Sunday School Rooms
6/9
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Staff Meeting
Fireside Room
6/11
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Adult Bible Study
Fireside Room
6/12
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
6/13
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
6/15
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Worship w/Communion
Sanctuary
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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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Adult Forum
May 11:
Foster Care Services and Summer Camp Programs
Lutheran Social Services of Michigan has been providing services to families since 1934. LSSM is the largest private foster care agency that provides for over 800 children in Lower Michigan. Hear from staff that are passionate about the services they provide to foster care children and about the summer camp program that St. Paul helps support each summer. Feedback and photos of smiling faces from last year's sibling camp are part of this presentation.
Presenter: Keith Stump
Living the Word Sunday SchoolIn celebration of Mother's Day the children will make a special craft during the opening, and then discuss the disciples Peter and John healing a lame man from Acts 3. The Middle School Youth will make more garden stones to sell the following week. The High School Youth will join the Adult Forum presentation on Foster Care and Adoption Services through LSSM. Vacation Bible School Planning
Please mark your calendar for an organizational meeting on Wednesday May 21 11-1 at Salem Memorial Lutheran Church as we prepare to share the love and power of Jesus through VBS using Group Publishing's Weird Animals. There are all sorts of roles to fill. Some do not involve working with children; some are in preparation and don't even require being at the program. Please consider how you can facilitate this amazing partnering opportunity between St Paul and Salem Memorial. There will be an afternoon kick-off event on Sunday July 13, VBS for children in preschool- grade 5 Monday July 14 through Friday July 18 from 1 to 3:30, and an evening worship event Thursday July 17. Registration for VBS will open June 1. For more information, please contact Dana Miller 313-343-0923. here Confirmation Confirmation rehearsal with dinner for the whole family is May 12 beginning at 6 pm. Confirmation is Sunday, May 18, at 9:30 am. Just For Mom Gather as family and express your love to Mom!
If you recently gave birth and are feeling depressed, anxious, angry, isolated, or just "not yourself," pausing for a time of breath prayer may be a starting point to feeling whole again. (Young Families)
Work as a family to identify and celebrate what you admire about the moms around you. (Young Families)
How do you picture Mary, the mother of Jesus? Explore many aspects of Mary. (Young Families)
Moms do all kinds of things for their families, and your family members can offer thanks to God in a Mother's Day Prayer. (Teen Families)
This activity will encourage the new mom to find time to renew her strength and stamina in order to care for baby with a refreshed spirit. (Adult / Couple)
Explore your family's rich history and dig into insightful stories of perseverance, faith, and love. (Teen Families)
Jesus says that the kingdom of God belongs to those with faith like a child. Was it was easier to believe in God when you were a child? (Young Adults)
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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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Spring Cleanup
|  The annual spring churchyard cleanup has been scheduled for Saturday morning, May 17, at 9 am. Help is needed at church with planting flowers in the planters and occasional watering. Please contact Steve Gillespie at 313.885.2537. |
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Odds and Ends
|  Thank you! To all who supported the ELCA Malaria Campaign and wore your mosquito net pins on World Malaria Sunday! The youth were able to send a nice contribution to ELCA that will provide funding for prevention education, mosquito nets and medication.
GARDEN STONES that are hand crafted by the middle and high school youth will be sold over the month of May. Garden stones make great Mother's and Father's Day gifts, and confirmation and graduation gifts. Proceeds from this effort will go to purchasing a new basketball hoop for the Wayne County Family Center, ELCA Disaster Relief and LSSM Foster Care.
Supply Preaching: The Worship Committee is inviting laypersons to lead worship/preach during one or more Sundays of pastor's vacation time. The dates are June 29, July 6, July 27, and August 3. For more information please speaks with Pastor or Susan Kvale.
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Deep Cleaning Committee Update
|  Take a ride on the elevator!! Our first deep cleaning activity has been completed. Many thanks to Ilene Brown and Carolyn and Win Scholfield for taking on this project. They have cleaned the elevator and cloakroom adjoining it. Also, thanks to Bev Henry and Dorothy Carty for dusting all the artificial plants in the facility. If you are interested in taking on the cleaning of a room or area, please see the sign up sheets in the foyer or contact Rick Grenzke.
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About the Kroger Community Awards Program
|  If you have not already signed up for the Kroger Community Awards program please consider it. If you need help, contact Rick Grenzke or the church office. This program builds credits for St. Paul every time you use your Kroger Plus Card. Every three months, St. Paul receives a donation check from Kroger based on the volume of our usage. Last year we received over $1,800 dollars. It's easy and helps St. Paul.
This program does not impact your Kroger points. It is separate from any other program Kroger offers, so it is a win-win program for all of us. Please consider signing up.
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Upcoming Milestone Celebrations
|  MILESTONE CELEBRATIONS
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.
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Foster Care
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 This month we lift in prayer the LSSM Foster Care programs. Lutheran Social Services of Michigan has been providing services for children and families since 1934. They are Michigan's largest private foster care agency, helping more than 800 children every day across the Lower Peninsula. Their experienced staff are passionate about their desire to help foster families create a better life for the children in their care. Their goal is a safe home for every child. - See more at: http://www.lssm.org/foster#sthash.TjrEzWbO.dpuf Join us for the Adult Forum on Sunday, May 11th, when Keith Stump shares about the services LSSM provides to children in the foster care system and the scope of foster parenting. He will also share highlights from the foster care camp program. Please keep the staff of LSSM Foster Care Services and the children and families they serve in your prayers this month. |
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Spring Blood Drive
|  Spring Blood Drive
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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Can't go to El Salvador, but still want to help?
|  The Thrivent Builds Women Build project will mobilize about 250 women volunteers 18 and over starting mid-May through at least August at 25150 Blair Street in Roseville. The basement is being dug this week. The Tool Safety Clinic is important for new volunteers, and is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6th 6-8PM at Lowe's - 15 Mile & Gratiot Store (35115 S. Gratiot Avenue, Clinton Twp.). The remaining 2 optional clinics will be held on-site Wed., May 21st & 28th, 6-8PM.
May 17 (wall build, 20 volunteers), and a two weekend blitz to close the house in - Sat. May 31 (wall raise, 25), Sun. June 1 (trusses, sheeting, 25), Sat. June 7 (roof shingling, interior work, 15), Sun. June 8 (windows and doors, 12-15). No work Memorial Day weekend. Siding starts June 21st and other work Saturdays through late August.
Best source for updates on the Women Build effort with Thrivent? Sign up for the new Macomb Habitat Women Build Google Group list to be in the loop at:
https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en#!forum/macomb-habitat-women-build .
You will need to set up a new account in order to join, and you can opt out anytime.
Even Closer to Home
Mark your calendars for upcoming 2014 Thrivent Builds Projects in the Detroit Habitat for Humanity area: Blitz build from August 16-August 23, 2014 and September 16-September 20, 2014. A new house will be built in the Morningside neighborhood on the east side of Detroit. For more information and to sign up, contact Thrivent Community Team member Greg Ulmer at greg.ulmer@thrivent.com
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Ministers of
Worship and Service
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Ministers of Worship & Service
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May 11
Acolyte Gabe Kirck
Altar Guild Pat Sierant Carol Meza
Assisting Minister Fred Orth
Coffee Hour J. Callewaert
Communion Assistants K. & C. Wiseman R. & B. Grenzke
Cross Bearer
Greeter Carmody family
Lector Ben Holochwost |
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May 18
Acolyte
Altar Guild Pat Sierant, Carol Meza
Assisting Minister Doug Jenzen
Coffee Hour Joyce & Karen Ficht
Communion Assistants B. Brosseau, G. Spezia N. & C. Cusmano
Cross Bearer Nick Cusmano
Greeter Archinal family
Lector Cindy Treusch
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