news week of 10-27-2024

10-11-2024

Had a sacred visit with Doug and Joyce Hayka via telephone today. Please keep them in your prayers.
Collections for North Carolina relief, brought to Fitzpatrick Hardware, Plowman Collision, or C&S Trucking, (all the businesses are located on US 23 South) departed this morning. I was invited to offer a prayer for everyone involved in this endeavor.  Please do what you can to support our nation and please begin with prayer.  Please share this post with everyone you know.
The Bazaar Crew is cooking up some delicious looking Saur Kraut for the event on November 2nd!
The Bazaar Crew is cooking up some delicious looking Saur Kraut for the event on November 2nd!
The Bazaar Crew is cooking up some delicious looking Saur Kraut for the event on November 2nd!

10-10-2024

Please be in prayer for Eugene Brooks.  He is going to the ER now
Had a sacred visit with Eugene in the ER today.  Please keep him in prayer

On Saturday the 5th of October our Girl Scout Troops hosted Spratt Church at the Jesse Besser Museum. They gave tours, taught games and sang hymns inside the church. Their voices sounded like angels singing! The second photo is the leaders who were able to support the tour. The third picture shows Lucy Duthler and Emma Kinsel who were awarded their Silver Award pins.
On Saturday the 5th of October our Girl Scout Troops hosted Spratt Church at the Jesse Besser Museum. They gave tours, taught games and sang hymns inside the church. Their voices sounded like angels singing! The second photo is the leaders who were able to support the tour. The third picture shows Lucy Duthler and Emma Kinsel who were awarded their Silver Award pins.
On Saturday the 5th of October our Girl Scout Troops hosted Spratt Church at the Jesse Besser Museum. They gave tours, taught games and sang hymns inside the church. Their voices sounded like angels singing! The second photo is the leaders who were able to support the tour. The third picture shows Lucy Duthler and Emma Kinsel who were awarded their Silver Award pins.
Amazing group of ladies who attended this evening’s 5:30 study, "Messy People Life Lessons from Imperfect Biblical Heroes." There is still time to join us on Wednesday Evenings.
Ryan stopped by for his daily visit. He is styling with a goatee and his weight loss. The Detroit Tigers won last night so everyone is happy.
Jimmy and Dennis were hard at work this morning fixing signs for the Christmas Bazaar and repairing fans. Please keep these servant leaders in your prayers.
The 3M gathered this morning to talk about salvation and how we bless those around us. Come and join the faithful conversation at JJs on Thursday Mornings at 7:00 AM.
Joanne was working diligently to put together welcome packages for visitors at St. Paul. She is a blessing to us all.

10-9-2024

Had a sacred visit with Dorothy Carr in the hospital today.  Please keep her in your prayers.

Our 1:00 P.M. book study, "Luther's Small Catechism for Adults," was filled with wonderful discussion, reflection, hope and faith as we discussed the Sacrament of Baptism. Come and join us at 5:30 P.M. tonight.

Had a sacred visit with Dorothy Carr in the hospital today.  Please keep her in your prayers

The Breakfast Belles met for their weekly gathering at JJ's this morning. We spoke about salvation in our savior. Come be a part of this sacred discussion every Wednesday Morning at 7:30am.
Stewardship Committee met last night. Thank them for their servant leadership
Our 5:30 P.M. book study, "Luther's Small Catechism for Adults," was filled with wonderful discussion, reflection, hope and faith as we discussed the Sacrament of Baptism. Come and join us next week as we discuss Holy Communion.
Stephen Ministers and Leaders, gathered for their monthly continuing education class. Sue is in the mirror!
Stewardship Committee met last night. Thank them for their servant leadership
Our 5:30 P.M. book study, "Luther's Small Catechism for Adults," was filled with wonderful discussion, reflection, hope and faith as we discussed the Sacrament of Baptism. Come and join us next week as we discuss Holy Communion.

10-8-2024

What a blessed day. Visited the Cancer Center of My-Michigan Hospital today. Ann Diamond and her staff met with me, Ashley and Sandra to receive these gifts of snack item from St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church - Alpena. Thank you to everyone who made a contribution to this worthy cause. Please be in prayer for everyone who is suffering from Cancer and the medical professionals who are helping in these times of concern.
Please be in prayer for the family of Harriet Burke. Harriet passed away yesterday. The family has requested that no service be held.
The Gratitude Lunches ministry spread delicious joy around Alpena. Celebrate and pray for all these gifted leaders who help our community in times of medical need. Also give thanks for Val and her team of servant leaders who make this ministry possible.
Our second servant Leader of the Month is Ann Diamond. Thank you for your efforts to make the Church/our community better. Ann was presented a coin in celebration of her efforts.
Had a sacred visit with Eugene Brooks today in the hospital. Please keep him in your prayers.
Visited Lincoln Elementary School today and met with Principal Diane Grondin. A special thank you to everyone at St. Paul who contributed to this outreach ministry, helping children to have a better life with gifts of clothing and school supplies. Please keep the children and the leadership of Lincoln School in your prayers.
Visited Lincoln Elementary School today and met with Principal Diane Grondin. A special thank you to everyone at St. Paul who contributed to this outreach ministry, helping children to have a better life with gifts of clothing and school supplies. Please keep the children and the leadership of Lincoln School in your prayers.
The Christmas bazaar committee met last night, for their last planning meeting, before our Christmas bazaar which is on November 2nd, 2024.
The Christmas bazaar committee met last night, for their last planning meeting, before our Christmas bazaar which is on November 2nd, 2024.

10-7-2024

Please be in prayer for the family of Dixie Weiler. Dixie passed away early yesterday morning.
Ava received an award for soccer tonight. Awesome accomplishment
Was invited to pray at the Girl Scout “Silver Award” event honoring Emma & Lucy. Their exhibit at Besser Museum was celebrated by our governor and our mayor. Rejoice and pray for Lucy and Emma as they continue to accomplish amazing things in our community.

10-6-2024

Welcome to Jake Przysiecki. He belongs here. Jake became a member of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church today.
Welcome to Jake Przysiecki. He belongs here. Jake became a member of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church today.

10-5-2024

Had a sacred visit with little Owen today at the hospital.   Please keep him in your prayers
What a very special Saturday night.  The Baptism of Felix MacKay was a wonderful expression of God's love.   Please keep him and his family in prayer as Felix grows in faith.   Thanks to Val Urban who represented our Church Council.
Jim Nensewitz wrote,
"This was my grandfathers’ carpenters tool box. He came to America from Germany at the age of 28 years. He married Louise Laskowsky in 1918. Grandma lived with her parents on Campbell Street either next door to or a house removed from Danas’ mother’s house. Grandpa built the house they lived and passed in at 109 W. Baldwin Street, just a block over from Campbell Street. He passed April 1961 at the age of 66 years.
  The box was passed to my father where it remained in his home until he passed April 2009 at the age of 87. The box was passed to me but I didn’t have a place to store it at that time, so I asked my sister to keep it for me. I even suggested she use it for a flower box. She would not do that as she was concerned that it would get wet and fall apart. There it has sat in a corner in her garage for 15 years. She asked me if I wanted it now. I said better yet, now that we have a workshop at church, I will donate it to the church and put it in our newly designed workshop. Dennis and I will find a place to put it and a use for it."

10-4-2024

Thanks Val for the flowers. Nena will love them
Hailee shared this with me. She found this message while walking on the beach at Harrisville State Park.
Remember today is the “Blessing of the Animals,” event at St Paul. Bring your special furry friend for this sacred moment. If you are unable to come to our building, please send a photo and the blessing will be given.
Had a sacred visit with Dixie Weiler today. Please keep her and her family in your prayers.

Had a sacred visit with David Reeves today. He was having a good day. Please keep him in your prayers.

10-3-2024

The Forget-Me-Nots had lots of fun on our outing to Knaebe’s Apple Farm. Beautiful day for a fall drive and picnic featuring pizza, donuts and beverages.
The S@SP (Singles At St. Paul) gathered tonight and what a joyful time. The stories and laughter were flowing in celebration. Come and be part of the group next month.
Psalm 100 reminds us to "Enter His gates with thanksgiving..." I give thanks for the people of God at St. Paul every day.  I thank God for all the people who pitched in to make the Harvest dinner a success and our community who came out to have a special meal; For everyone who took part in worship this weekend; For all the people who are coming to learn about Jesus in our adult Bible Studies; For the ministry of the Gideons; For the leadership of the Property and Education committees; For the Breakfast Belles and the #m and their faithful words; For Chloe and Ben who ae preparing for marriage; For the life of Marilyn Sharp;  For Mike and Luke who joined the church; For Boyd who informed us about the situation in the Ukraine; For everyone who came to the final Fireside chat and worship on the beach.  Enter each day with a joyful spirit and give thanks always.