Announcements for July 6, 2025
THE FLOWERS IN THE CHANCEL (foot of the cross) are given in memory of Milton “Bodo” Hanson, who passed July 10, 2024, from his wife Geri.
Our July Service Activity is Little Food Pantry at Grace Lutheran. Items Needed: macaroni & cheese, individual breakfast cereal, non-perishable milk, pancake mix, syrup, paper towels, toilet paper, baby foods, bread, quick easy meals for one, meat in pouches, canned meat, microwavable meals, canned fruits and vegetables, snacks for kids, peanut butter & jelly, and feminine hygiene products. Please leave your donation items on the altar and thank you so much for your generosity.
The Forget-Me-Nots will meet for a picnic lunch and conversation on Tuesday, July 8 at noon at the church picnic grounds, weather permitting. Please bring your lunch and a beverage. Hope to see you there. If you have any questions, call Ann at (989) 590-2055.
There will be a Pop-up Hygiene Closet at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Thursday, July 10th from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Free personal care, household cleaning and laundry products. No Sign up or qualifications required.
Are you ready for some fresh grilled hot dogs and hamburgers? Meet us at the Picnic Grounds on Sunday, July 13, beginning at noon until ????. The Adventure Club will provide meat, grill masters and drinks. If you wish, bring a dish to pass, swimsuit, lawn chair and your enthusiasm as we swim, play volleyball and relax in God’s creation with God’s people.
Pastor John and Nena are inviting you to come to their house (1921 Long Rapids Road) for a fireside chat on Sunday, July 27th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. We will sit by the firepit near the river (or in the house or gazebo) and talk about life, hope, grace and the love of God (no agenda). This is a gift from Nena and I, so nothing is required to be part of this experience. Come for 15 minutes or for 2 hours.
The Soul Sisters have started kayaking. We meet at Duck Park at 5:30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month this summer. So, for July, we will meet on the 8th and the 22nd. We hope to see you there. If you have any questions, please call Sue Robb at 989-590-7611.
Worship on the Beach. We will celebrate 3 more times this summer at our beach property. The final Saturday of each month (July 26, August 30 and September 27) at 7:00 p.m. You are invited to bring a friend, a beverage of choice, a lawn chair, snacks and a joyful spirit. Saturday night services will continue at 5:30 p.m. We will carpool from the church and travel to the beach property at 6:30 p.m. The service and time of fellowship will last from 7:00-9:00 p.m. If there is rain, we will reschedule.
“Splash into God’s Word” VBS Program will be at the Starlight Beach Pavillion Tuesday – Thursday, July 29th – 31st from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. This year’s Theme is “What to do in a Drought.” We will be exploring Elijah, Joseph, and Jesus who all went through desert/drought experiences. All are welcome. Who can you invite? We also need cookie donations for the VBS nights. Please drop them off at the church the week of VBS. Call Karen Wekwert if you have any questions.
Our July Service Activity is Little Food Pantry at Grace Lutheran. Items Needed: macaroni & cheese, individual breakfast cereal, non-perishable milk, pancake mix, syrup, paper towels, toilet paper, baby foods, bread, quick easy meals for one, meat in pouches, canned meat, microwavable meals, canned fruits and vegetables, snacks for kids, peanut butter & jelly, and feminine hygiene products. Please leave your donation items on the altar and thank you so much for your generosity.
The Forget-Me-Nots will meet for a picnic lunch and conversation on Tuesday, July 8 at noon at the church picnic grounds, weather permitting. Please bring your lunch and a beverage. Hope to see you there. If you have any questions, call Ann at (989) 590-2055.
There will be a Pop-up Hygiene Closet at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Thursday, July 10th from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Free personal care, household cleaning and laundry products. No Sign up or qualifications required.
Are you ready for some fresh grilled hot dogs and hamburgers? Meet us at the Picnic Grounds on Sunday, July 13, beginning at noon until ????. The Adventure Club will provide meat, grill masters and drinks. If you wish, bring a dish to pass, swimsuit, lawn chair and your enthusiasm as we swim, play volleyball and relax in God’s creation with God’s people.
Pastor John and Nena are inviting you to come to their house (1921 Long Rapids Road) for a fireside chat on Sunday, July 27th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. We will sit by the firepit near the river (or in the house or gazebo) and talk about life, hope, grace and the love of God (no agenda). This is a gift from Nena and I, so nothing is required to be part of this experience. Come for 15 minutes or for 2 hours.
The Soul Sisters have started kayaking. We meet at Duck Park at 5:30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month this summer. So, for July, we will meet on the 8th and the 22nd. We hope to see you there. If you have any questions, please call Sue Robb at 989-590-7611.
Worship on the Beach. We will celebrate 3 more times this summer at our beach property. The final Saturday of each month (July 26, August 30 and September 27) at 7:00 p.m. You are invited to bring a friend, a beverage of choice, a lawn chair, snacks and a joyful spirit. Saturday night services will continue at 5:30 p.m. We will carpool from the church and travel to the beach property at 6:30 p.m. The service and time of fellowship will last from 7:00-9:00 p.m. If there is rain, we will reschedule.
“Splash into God’s Word” VBS Program will be at the Starlight Beach Pavillion Tuesday – Thursday, July 29th – 31st from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. This year’s Theme is “What to do in a Drought.” We will be exploring Elijah, Joseph, and Jesus who all went through desert/drought experiences. All are welcome. Who can you invite? We also need cookie donations for the VBS nights. Please drop them off at the church the week of VBS. Call Karen Wekwert if you have any questions.
