September 19, 2014
Prayers of the People

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Happenings


9/19     
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM     
Bridge Tournament     
Poppen Hall
    
9/21
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM     
Worship w/Communion     
Sanctuary
    
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bridge     
Poppen Hall

9/22     
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM     
Angelic Choir     
Jr. Choir Room
    
6:15 PM to 8:00 PM     
Sing and Ring     
Jr. Choir Room
    
7:00 PM to 8:15 PM     
Catechism     
Bethany Room

9/23     
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM     
Adult Bible Study     
Fireside Room
    
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM     
Pieces Be With You     
Sandrock Hall

9/24     
Listening For God     
Fireside Room

9/25     
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM     
Chancel Bells     
Sanctuary
    
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM     
Chancel Choir     
Sr. Choir Room

9/26     
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM     
Bridge     
Poppen Hall

9/28     
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM     
Worship w/Communion     
Sanctuary
    
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM     
Bridge     
Poppen Hall

9/29     
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM     
Angelic Choir     
Jr. Choir Room
    
6:15 PM to 8:00 PM     
Sing and Ring     
Jr. Choir Room

9/30     
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM     
Adult Bible Study     
Fireside Room
    
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM     
Pieces Be With You     
Sandrock Hall
    
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM     
Social Action Committee
Fireside Room

10/2     
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM     
Men's Breakfast     
Bethany Room
    
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM     
Chancel Bells     
Sanctuary
    
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM     
Chancel Choir     
Sr. Choir Room

10/3     
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM     
Bridge     
Poppen Hall

10/5     
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM     
Worship w/Communion     
Sanctuary
    
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM     
Bridge     
Poppen Hall

10/6     
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM     
Angelic Choir     
Jr. Choir Room
    
6:15 PM to 8:00 PM     
Sing and Ring     
Jr. Choir Room

10/7     
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM     
Adult Bible Study     
Fireside Room
    
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM     
Pieces Be With You     
Sandrock Hall

10/9     
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM     
Chancel Bells     
Sanctuary
    
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM     
Chancel Choir     
Sr. Choir Room

10/10
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM     
Bridge     
Poppen Hall
    
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM     
Rose Society     
Sandrock Hall

10/12     
9:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Worship w/communion     
Sanctuary
    
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM     
Bridge     
Poppen Hall

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From Pastor Dittirch And Transition Update
Dear St. Paul Lutheran Church,

I wanted to write a quick note of gratitude for the opportunity to serve as your pastor. It is in the excitement and hope of our ministry together that I accept the call to serve. I look forward to hearing your stories and learning how God has used your Church to make a difference in the world. It will be important for me to take time and listen and pray with you when I arrive. I want to celebrate your community's history and to embrace your passions and heartbreaks. God has been busy in your community and I look forward to seeing and embracing God's handiwork there.

I thank God for the leadership of St. Paul with whom this process has been a joy. I give thanks for the call committee. I want to especially give thanks for Tim Reisen and Dave Upmeyer for their guidance and character.  I want to thank Pastor Ulmanis for preparing a way for this new call. Rest assured that St. Paul is in good hands with these leaders and I have appreciated their support greatly.

In this transition, I would appreciate your prayers. Transitions are full of goodbyes and stressors that can take a toll. Please keep Brenda, Isaac and I in your prayers. It will make a difference.

Thanks again for giving me this opportunity to serve.
--
Forever in Grace,
Rev. Justin Dittrich

The proposed first Sunday for Pastor Justin Dittrich is November 2.  Pastor Ulmanis' last Sunday will be October 19 and last working day October 31.
Christian Ed
Adult Forum today:
 
Richard Grenzke will lead a discussion on the importance of volunteering in church and stewardship.

Adult Forum for September 28:  Time & Talent display in Harms Fireside Room.  Please come and sign up.  

Sunday School

All Sunday School students, both new and returning, are encouraged to participate in the Stepping into Sunday School Blessing.

One last very special opening remains for someone to join the teaching team with Susan Kvale and Pam Webb for children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade.  Please speak to Susan, Pam or Mary Mobley to learn about this great opportunity!

Sunday School meets each week from 10:45-11:30 am.  Children meet downstairs for an opening and then transition at to their classrooms at 11 am.  Grades 3-5 meet in a classroom on the 2nd floor, Kindergarten -Grade 2 meet in the room adjacent to the opening area and children in preschool meet in the classroom next to the Nursery.    Children can be picked up at 11:30 am from their classrooms.  This week, the children will study Genesis 3 and learn sin spread to all people through Adam but through Christ, God offers forgiveness to all people. 

The Middle school will meet in their classroom upstairs to discuss the depth and breadth of God's gracious generosity. The High School students will meet in the narthex at the close of worship to sell "St. Paul God's Work. Our Hands." T shirts.

Confirmation Class meets Monday, September 22, from  7-8:15 am.  Students meet in the classroom upstairs. Parents meet in the Bethany room.  Announcements and materials for Confirmation can be found on the website www.stpaulgpconfirm.org  
Odds and Ends
LWR School Kits
Please have any LWR school supplies at church by Sunday, September 21.

Basic knitting...
Will resume on Tuesday, September 23, from 7 -8  pm. Anyone who is interested in learning to knit or needs some basic help is welcome to join us. For more information, please call Janice at 586 777-1672.

Save the Date:  

A wine tasting fundraiser for the Azar Children's Educational Fund will be held on Saturday evening, November 1. Details to follow.

Advent Workshop: 
This year's Advent Workshop is scheduled for Sunday, November 23.  If you have any ideas for crafts or questions, please contact Steve Gillespie at 313.885.2537
God's Work. Our Hands
"God's Work. Our Hands"
T-shirts now available!

"Grace in Action" is an ELCA  community-based church in Detroit that supports new businesses in their community.   "Stitching Up Detroit" is one of their businesses that will be producing yellow t-shirts for our congregation.  The shirts will read "God's Work. Our hands." on the front and our church name on the back.  Proceeds will go to Grace in Action and ELCA World Hunger.  The High School students will meet in the narthex at the close of worship to sell "St. Paul God's Work. Our Hands." T shirts.
 
The Non-Food Pantry is now open!

   Donations are now being accepted for the Non-Food Pantry as the High School students begin to restock and prepare for our first donation to Freedom House in October.  A list of personal care, cleaning supplies and paper products is available in the foyer near the collection bin.  There is also a pre-printed receipt for your donation and records.  We are also happy to accept any coupons that you have clipped for the items. Thank you for your continued support of this ministry!
 Rummage Sale 2014
A huge thank-you to all who contributed to the success of the Rummage Sale.  A final tally will be forthcoming. So whether you contributed items for the sale; food, drink or cash for the luncheons; an hour or many hours of set-up or on sale days; or you purchased items - it all goes toward making this WELCA sponsored Whole Congregation Rummage Sale a tremendous success !    We had more than 75 individuals actually work at some point.

Forms requesting money from the Rummage Sale profits MUST be turned in to WELCA no later than Sunday, September 28th.  You may request money to go to a specific church project or item( be specific and when possible include actual costs involved) or to a local or global outreach charity. additional forms are on the WELCA Bulletin Board.
LSSM Connection 
Supervised Independent Living Programs
This month we lift up in prayer all of the children who have aged out of foster care, especially those who are in  Lutheran Social Services of Michigan Supervised Independent Living Programs.  We pray that these children are able to find the support they need to pursue their goals after high school and beyond.  We pray for the adults and families who have opened their homes to them and show God's love to them through their care and support.
Ministers of
Worship and Service
Ministers of Worship & Service
September 21
Acolyte Trevor Reese
Altar Guild Carol Meza, Pat Sierant
Assisting Minister Doug Jenzen    
Coffee Hour  Wilson & Sandi Warner
Communion Assistants B. Brosseau, J. Callewaert C. & N. Cusmano
Cross Bearer  Trevor Reese
Lector  Peg Upmeyer


Ministers of Worship & Service
September 28

Acolyte Kate Ennis
Altar Guild Carol Meza, Pat Sierant
Assisting Minister Doug Jenzen    
Coffee Hour Michelle O'Connell
Communion Assistants M. & M. Zeller, Clara Graham
Cross Bearer Volunteer needed    
Lector Liz Jenzen