Announcements for Nov 9, 2025

A Peace Gathering will be held on November 9th at Grace Lutheran Church at 4:00 p.m. All are welcome.
 
The remaining items from the Christmas Bazaar are in the dining room until the end of this month. Please check out the items that would make great Christmas gifts and check out all the jams still looking for a good home. If you brought items for the bazaar, you may pick them up after November 30th or they will be stored until next year.
 
Pastor John will again be compiling an Advent Devotional from the people of St. Paul. Share your stories (just a couple paragraphs) on who inspired your faith for all to read, enjoy and be inspired by this Advent  season. Please send in your information to Pastor John by November 19th. Thank you.
 
There will be a Float Planning meeting on Sunday, November 16th at 12:00 p.m. in the multi-purpose room.  All are welcome.  We also need candy donations for the Christmas parade. If you want to donate some, just drop it off at the church .
 
All are invited to our November Video Educational Experience on November 12th at 6:00 p.m.  We will be watching “Overcomer,” and a meal will be provided with discussion throughout.
 
The Adventure Club will meet on Sunday, November 16th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. to tour the Alpena Fire     Station. Bring your spirit of adventure and hope as you explore and share your faith through fun, and exploration within this intergenerational educational experience.  The Adventure Club welcomes everyone from     1-105 years old.
 
Pastor John and Miss Nena are inviting you to a Thanksgiving meal on the 27th of November.  Please don’t spend the holiday alone.  Join us in this meal of thanksgiving.  The event will begin at 1:00 p.m. and end at 4:00 p.m.  Come and enjoy some turkey, homemade rolls, pie and the rest of this splendid meal.  If you would like to bring a family favorite dish to pass, please contact the church office.  
 
The November Service Activity is Thunder Bay Jr. High School.  Items needed: Small Healthy Snacks—prepackaged snacks such as granola bars, fruit snacks, crackers, pretzels; Hygiene Products—small shampoos, conditioners, small deodorants, toothpaste and toothbrushes; Clothing— t-shirts—unisex, black leggings/sweatpants, , sweatshirts/warmer sweaters., School Supplies—plain two pocket folders, binders, and notebooks. Please leave items on the altar.  Thank you. for your generosity.
 
Come join the celebration, servant volunteers needed to help decorate the building for the Advent and Christmas Season on Monday, December 1st beginning at 2:00 p.m. Call Donna Kensa if you can help at 989-464-5385. Thanks!
 
This year we will have Advent Services on Wednesdays at 12:00 – 1:00 on December 3rd, 10th, & 17th.  We will have a meal at noon followed by a short service at 12:25.  Come and share this time of preparation for the Christ Child.  We need volunteers to help prepare a simple meal.
 
Pastor John and Miss Nena have planned Advent Educational Opportunities, that will run December 3rd – 17th.  Pastor John’s Class will meet on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and Miss Nena’s class will also meet on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Pastor John will hold a Book Study on “A Long Obedience in the Same    Direction” by Eugene Peterson and Miss Nena will lead a “Faithful Christmas Through Joseph’s Eyes” Study.
 
If you would like to have altar flowers in honor, memory, or celebration of a special person or occasion, please sign up on the flower chart located in the narthex. Then, call the church office and let them know what you would like to print in the bulletin on that date. There are currently dates available, the cost is only $20.00.