Announcements for July 19 2026,

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 22nd at Sytek Park. Questions? Please call Sue at 989-354-8673.  
 
The Call Committee has given council members questions to approve.  It will then be given to the congregation.  They will be placed in the newsletter and also available online as well as an insert in the weekly church bulletin.  This is a way for the Call Committee to gain an overview of what members are looking for in a Pastor.
 
“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.
 
The Forget-Me-Nots will meet for a picnic lunch and conversation on Tuesday, August 4th 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, call Ann at (989) 590-2055.
 
Mark Your Calendars! The next ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY MDOT clean-up will be on Sunday, August 16th.  We will meet at the church at 12:00 p.m. to view a video before venturing out for the clean-up. Come, join us!
 
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.
 
The Scholarship Committee is grateful to those that have brought in their bottle returns, we ask that you keep them coming! The bottle returns can be placed in the janitorial closet next to the elevator on the Mirre Street side, there is a sign on the door to prevent confusion.
 
We are pleased to announce that Jared Bicker and Jim Kucharek have started their training to become Stephen Ministers.  Please keep them, and the Stephen Leaders in your prayers during this important time.