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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
6/16
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Staff Meeting
Fireside Room
6/18
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Adult Bible Study
Fireside Room
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Council Meeting
Bethany Room
6/19
Epistle Deadline
Office
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
6/20
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
6/22
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Worship w/Communion
Sanctuary
6/23
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Staff Meeting
Fireside Room
6/25
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Adult Bible Study
Fireside Room
6/26
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
6/27
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge
Poppen Hall
6/30
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Staff Meeting
Fireside Room
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Adult Forum
May 18:
Hymn Study
Presenter: Pastor Krister Ulmanis
Living the Word Sunday SchoolVacation 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. Live life to the fullest! Live your faith everyday!
Our purpose as Christians is to point to God's glory in all we do and say. (Adult / Couple)
Reconnect with the power of familiar faith rituals as you step back and listen to them in fresh ways. (Adult / Couple)
The days of defining yourself by your friends, school clubs, or academic major may have passed. So where does your identity come from now? (Young Adults)
Play this game to get family members talking about their Internet use and what they think about the Internet. (Teen Families)
Teenagers sometimes experience doubts as they prepare for Confirmation. Encourage their questions and explore what you and they believe. (Teen Families)
Look! Listen! Tap! A cheerful check-up. Use role-play to prepare young children for a visit to the doctor. (Young Families)
When your child or the child of a family member or friend is seriously ill, this simple prayer activity connects you and the children in your life with God's presence. (Young Families)
If you have a friend who is ill, or going through a hard time, these activities can help. (Just for Ki
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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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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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"Malice in the Palace, The Story of Esther"
gets the royal treatment!
|  The youth choirs presented a special musical event on stage May 4 and it was a complete success. With an audience of 130, the youth regaled parents, family and friends with the powerful story of Esther, Mordecai, Haman, The King and "many others" from the Bible. The 45 minute musical was directed by Children's Choir Director Maggie Rees-Baker and accompanied by Director of Music Eric Miller. "I want to thank each and every parent and member of the congregation who helped us with the costumes, the set, lighting, sound and everything it took to put on this wonderful show," says Ms. Maggie. "I was thrilled with the hard work all the kids put in and our final presentation was the best they'd ever done!" said Ms. Maggie.
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Odds and Ends
|  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.
CROP WALK - Church World Service - Sunday afternoon, May 4th was a beautiful day for the CWS CROP Walk. THREE CHEERS for our St. Paul walkers: Heidi Gunderson and Richard More Family, Mike and Marie Zeller, Kendra Bickford, Ken and Bonnie Steketee, Dana and Michele Miller. And a big THANK YOU to everyone in the congregation who stepped up to financially support our walkers. Funds raised will be shared 50% with local charities and 50% with CWS national and international programs.
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Thrivent Supports Outreach
|  Our own Lutheran Financial insurance and investment company (formerly AAL and Lutheran Brotherhood) receives very high marks within the business community. Thrivent products are now open to all, but are especially designed for Lutherans. We can be proud of how they had the foresight to become a fraternal organization-sharing profits with policy holders rather than being a company who pays taxes on profits.
Annually, our church receives designated money from Thrivent members (if you own products, consider listing St. Paul as your "choice" for receiving this money). In addition, our church received Chapter matching money for fundraisers held during Lent. Through a 50% match of the $2,000+ raised during 5 Lenten Dinners, the Easter Breakfast, and a fundraiser for Mission Trip to El Salvador, many people will be helped. The money raised & matched will benefit: St. Paul's Youth Choir Program & Musical, World Hunger, LSSM, and El Salvador Mission Trip. THANKS THRIVENT for ongoing support and this $1,000.
If you'd like to know more about this fraternal investment and insurance company, go to their website or contact church office for representative in our area.
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Foster Care
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 May is National Foster Care Month Want to know more about our foster children and ways you can help? Talk with experienced foster and adoptive parents who can answer questions and guide you through the system. Contact the Foster Care Navigator Program at 1.855-MICHKIDS or www.fcnp.org or the Adoption Navigators at 800-589-6273. See our waiting children at www.mare.org 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 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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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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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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May 25
Acolyte
Altar Guild Pat Sierant Carol Meza
Assisting Minister Bob Mobley
Coffee Hour Jim & Brenda Brege
Communion Assistants D. & M. Miller C. Meza, P. Sierant
Cross Bearer
Greeter
Lector Dan Tripp
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