news week of 11-5-2023

11/1/2023 – The S@SP (Singles at St Paul) gathered this evening to learn, share stories and build community.  Come and join the faithful conversation
11/1/2023 – The 3M gathered this morning to talk about blessings and the blessings of those who came before us.   Grandparents, Fathers, Mothers, & uncles were mentioned that gave a blessing.  Come and join the conversation.   Thanks, Paul, for blessing us with this meal.
11/1/2023 – Mark Jackson and David Miller from Thrivent met with our community tonight. Another meeting is being planned in January 2024 to help in financial planning.
11/1/2023 – Property Committee met this evening. Please keep these leaders in your prayers. Chuck is hiding in the comfy chair.
11/1/2023 – Ryan Stopped by for his daily visit today. He is hoping the Pistons do well tonight and that the Tigers have a better season next year. Please keep him and Dana in your prayers.
11/1/2023 – We received special recognition from the State of Michigan today. Thank you for all the outreach/community ministry accomplished throughout the time I have served with you. This certificate may bear my name, and yet, it represents all the children of God at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church - Alpena. Celebrate what you are accomplishing in Jesus' name.
11/1/2023 – The Breakfast Belles gathered this morning to talk about blessings. Come and join the conversation on Wednesday mornings. (Nena had to leave before the picture was taken).
10/31/2023 – Ryan stopped by today just before the snow. He is celebrating the Lions win over the Raiders. Please keep him in your prayers.
10/31/2023 – A favorite recent photo
10/31/2023 - A sacred moment with Pastor John from the Gospel of Matthew 5:1-12
10/31/2023 – The Ecumenical Clergy gathering happened this morning. Please keep all deacons, Pastors, Bishops, in prayer.
10/31/2023 – Thanks to all of our volunteers who make a difference each week. Lori and Sue, you are amazing.
10/31/2023 – A great man doing even greater work. As always Dick, Thank you for your servant leadership.
10/31/2023 – The Autumn Colors were spectacular and then it started to snow. I hope you had the opportunity to celebrate the colors of the season.
10/30/2023 – Setting up for the Christmas Bazaar this weekend.
10/29/2023 – Children's Church was a full house this past Sunday! What a blessing.
10/29/2023 – Katie and Tim are having a great day.  Joining our congregation, singing in the choir, and their pumpkin won our pumpkin decorating contest with 26 votes.  Please congratulate them.  We also are thankful for the Country Chicks pumpkin submission as well.
10/29/2023 – Our Choir was in great voice today.   Come and join this growing servant ministry.
10/29/2023 – The 10:30 Contemporary Service had 54 people in attendance today.  Please keep all of our worship services in your prayers as we move into God's future.
10/29/2023 – We celebrate with Laurie Stafford as she became a new member of our congregation.   Please keep her in your prayers.
10/28/2023 – We celebrate with Katie Bondy and Tim McConnell as they became new members of our congregation. We also celebrate the children who stood beside them in this time of celebration.  Please keep them in your prayers.
10/28/2023 – We celebrate with Rachael and Phil Techel today as they became members of our congregation. Please keep them in your prayers
10/27/2023 – Trunk or Treat
10/27/2023 – Boy scouts Soup and Pie Dinner.
10/27/2023 - Winterized the church today with turning off & covering of the air conditioners and closing the vents.