Announcements for August 23 2026,
CONDOLENCES TO: the family and friends of Janet Stafford, who joined our Lord in eternity August 13th, 2026. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 29th at 2:00 p.m. at McWilliams Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
THE FLOWERS IN THE CHANCEL (foot of the cross) are given to the glory of God.
Next weekend we will collect the noisy offering for the Boys and Girls Club, so bring your change!
The Call Committee would like to thank you for your feedback. Please encourage all to complete the questionnaire to ensure your voice is heard. You may fill out the one in the bulletin or use the QR code to do it online. We will be taking responses until August 29.
"Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning." - Proverbs 9:9. Please pray that this spirit of openness guides our council as they work to fill the open seat during this transition. If you are interested in serving or have nominations for a faithful leader, please bring those names directly to our church leadership.
The Soul Sisters are kayaking on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month this summer. In August they will meet next on August 26th at Sytek Park. Questions? Please call Sue Robb at 989-354-8673.
You will have the opportunity to pick up your September newsletter this Friday, August 28th in the church office. They will also be available this weekend (August 29 & 30) at all services, in a box, alphabetically in the Narthex. We are hoping this will cut down on our postage costs. Also, if you would like to be added to the digital list, please email Jackie, jackie@stpaul.org and let her know.
The Scouting America Troop 92 Breakfast Fundraiser scheduled for August 23rd has been cancelled.
The Forget-Me-Nots will meet for a picnic lunch and conversation on Tuesday, September 1st at noon at the church picnic grounds, weather permitting. Please bring your lunch and a beverage. Hope to see you there. If you need a ride or have any questions, please call Ann at (989) 590-2055.
The Altar Care ministry could use additional people serving. If you are interested, you can contact Carol Kindt at 989-356-9642. Thank you.
The August Service Activity is Besser Elementary School. Items needed: Expo markers, pencils, crayons, colored pencils, markers, notebooks, glue, water bottles, Kleenex, Clorox wipes, headphones, Post-it notes, colored popsicle sticks, manilla folders, Ziploc bags, red pens, pencil cap erasers, brown or white lunch paper bags, stickers, Dum Dums suckers, snacks, Playdough, paper towels, sponges, ice packs, band aids, coffee filters (to hold snacks), Dollar Tree gift cards, socks, underwear (all sizes) hair ties, sweat pants (smaller sizes) and plastic folders with three prongs in the center. Please leave your donations on the altar.
If you would like to make further donations to the Cancer Center, for patients undergoing treatment we are needing packaged nuts, crackers with peanut butter or cheese, rice crispy treats, candy bars, Jolly Rancher hard candies, oatmeal packets, pudding snacks. Please drop them off at Miss Linda’s office.
If you are interested in becoming a new member, please call the church office at 989-356-1658.
THE FLOWERS IN THE CHANCEL (foot of the cross) are given to the glory of God.
Next weekend we will collect the noisy offering for the Boys and Girls Club, so bring your change!
The Call Committee would like to thank you for your feedback. Please encourage all to complete the questionnaire to ensure your voice is heard. You may fill out the one in the bulletin or use the QR code to do it online. We will be taking responses until August 29.
"Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning." - Proverbs 9:9. Please pray that this spirit of openness guides our council as they work to fill the open seat during this transition. If you are interested in serving or have nominations for a faithful leader, please bring those names directly to our church leadership.
The Soul Sisters are kayaking on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month this summer. In August they will meet next on August 26th at Sytek Park. Questions? Please call Sue Robb at 989-354-8673.
You will have the opportunity to pick up your September newsletter this Friday, August 28th in the church office. They will also be available this weekend (August 29 & 30) at all services, in a box, alphabetically in the Narthex. We are hoping this will cut down on our postage costs. Also, if you would like to be added to the digital list, please email Jackie, jackie@stpaul.org and let her know.
The Scouting America Troop 92 Breakfast Fundraiser scheduled for August 23rd has been cancelled.
The Forget-Me-Nots will meet for a picnic lunch and conversation on Tuesday, September 1st at noon at the church picnic grounds, weather permitting. Please bring your lunch and a beverage. Hope to see you there. If you need a ride or have any questions, please call Ann at (989) 590-2055.
The Altar Care ministry could use additional people serving. If you are interested, you can contact Carol Kindt at 989-356-9642. Thank you.
The August Service Activity is Besser Elementary School. Items needed: Expo markers, pencils, crayons, colored pencils, markers, notebooks, glue, water bottles, Kleenex, Clorox wipes, headphones, Post-it notes, colored popsicle sticks, manilla folders, Ziploc bags, red pens, pencil cap erasers, brown or white lunch paper bags, stickers, Dum Dums suckers, snacks, Playdough, paper towels, sponges, ice packs, band aids, coffee filters (to hold snacks), Dollar Tree gift cards, socks, underwear (all sizes) hair ties, sweat pants (smaller sizes) and plastic folders with three prongs in the center. Please leave your donations on the altar.
If you would like to make further donations to the Cancer Center, for patients undergoing treatment we are needing packaged nuts, crackers with peanut butter or cheese, rice crispy treats, candy bars, Jolly Rancher hard candies, oatmeal packets, pudding snacks. Please drop them off at Miss Linda’s office.
If you are interested in becoming a new member, please call the church office at 989-356-1658.
