Announcements for oct, 26 2025

Rescheduled from last Sunday:
* The Adventure Club is going to have some Fun Fall Activities at the Johnson Camp (10606 Indian Reserve Road) on Sunday, October 26th, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. There will be pumpkin carving, wagon rides and yummy snacks.  The Adventure Club welcomes everyone from 1 to 105 years old.
* Pastor John will lead a Stroll through the Tombstones at Evergreen Cemetery on October 26th at 6:00. Come with stories to share about loved ones, stories about Alpena and how others shaped our history.
 
Help us Celebrate with Stacy and Jacob as they welcome their new little one in October.  St Paul would like to shower them with diapers. They are planning to make use of cloth diapers, which are pre-folded, snap with one size fits all in mind, with less impact on the environment.  They will be blessed with ANY TYPE of diapers that folks are willing to give, but the preference is cloth. Drop your gifts off at Miss Nena’s office.  
 
The October Service Activity is Ella White Elementary School.  Items needed: sweatpants/leggings – sizes 6-14, underwear – sizes 6-14, tennis shoes – all kids sizes, snacks for students – any type of prepackaged  snack item is beneficial. Please leave your donations on the altar. Thank you for your generosity.
 
Scouting America Troop 92 are doing a Take and Bake Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser.  Apple Pies are $20. Orders and payments are being taken now through November 1.  The Pick-up day is November 16th from 3:00—5:00 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. If you have any questions, please contact Scoutmaster Steve Donajkowski at 989-255-6521
We are still in need of a Float Coordinator for the Holiday Parade. Call the church office if you are interested.
 
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 lots of dates available and the cost is only $20.00.
 
Reminder:  Next Sunday is Popcorn/Movie Day for Children’s Church! Adults can sneak some too.
 
All women are invited to join the Soul Sisters on Monday October 27th at 6:00 p.m. where they will host another “Sweater” Pumpkin Event.  Bring a sweater (stretchy material, color of your choice) to cut up and make 2 pumpkins, embellishments to decorate your pumpkin, scissors, glue gun (optional) and $5.00 (for the stuffing and other accessories).  Please RSVP to Susan Moggie at 989-590-0600 so she can plan accordingly.  
 
The Blessing of Hunters and Veterans service will be November 1st and 2nd. The service of blessing is a reminder of God’s hope found in the hunt. Come and know God’s blessing during this special time in God’s creation.
 
Don’t forget to set your clocks back an hour Saturday night, November 2. Daylight  Saving Time ends November 3.
 
The Forget-Me-Nots will be going out for lunch at JJ’s on Tuesday, November 4th at 12:00 p.m. Please call Ann at (989) 590-2055  if you plan to attend.
 
There will be a Men’s Retreat on Friday, November 7th at 6:00 p.m. at 1921 Long Rapids Road.  Our theme is “Being a Man and having Faith, Hope and Love in a Digital Age.”  There is no cost associated with this event.  Ages 18 – 100 are invited to discover God’s faithfulness in your faith journey.
 
The St. Paul Christmas Bazaar is November 8th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose room, with our famous “Turkey Noodle Casserole” being served from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tickets for the luncheon are available at the church office, or before church services this weekend and next. Bazaar items may be dropped off on Friday, November 7th from 9:00-4:00. If you have any questions, call Esther Kindt at 989-471-2274.
 
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.

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!