Announcements for July 5 2026,

THE FLOWERS IN THE CHANCEL (foot of the cross) are given in celebration of Jesse and Jessica O’Neil on their 11th Wedding Anniversary.
 
CONDOLENCES TO: the family and friends of Patricia Leahy, who joined our Lore in eternity June 12, 2026.  A memorial service will be held at the First Congregational United Church of Christ on July 25th at 12:00 p.m., with visitation preceding at 10:30 a.m.
                 
Our July Service Activity is the Little Food Pantry at Grace Lutheran Church.  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.
 
If you are interested in becoming a new member, please call the church office at 989-356-1658.
 
The Soul Sisters are kayaking on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month this summer. So, for July they will meet next on July 8th and 22nd at Sytek Park. Questions? Please call Sue at 989-354-8673.  
 
The Forget-Me-Nots will meet for a picnic lunch and conversation on Tuesday, July 7th 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.
 
Life Line Screening, the nation’s leading provider of preventive health screenings will offer non-invasive and painless health screenings at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Wednesday, July 8th.  Please call 1-800-324-9458 to register or visit LLSA.SOCIAL/HSCA.
 
Are you ready for some fresh grilled hot dogs and hamburgers?  Meet us at the Picnic Grounds on Sunday, July 12, 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.  
 
“Tidal Wave of Love” Summer Vacation Bible School is scheduled for the evenings of  July 28 – 30, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.  We will meet at the Starlite Beach Splash Park in Alpena for tons of fun and sharing God’s love with others. Please come join us and think of little ones you would like to invite.
 
St. Paul’s Eucharistic Ministry: We have trained Eucharistic Ministers who will take communion kits to shut-ins on a regular basis. Questions? Contact Esther Kindt at 471-2274.
 
The Call Committee met last week and we are off to a good start.  We will be asking the congregation for input soon.  We are praying for a smooth process and prayers from the congregation.  
 
The Stewardship Committee will meet on Tuesday, July 14th, at 5:00 p.m., in the lounge.