What a very special day. The Gratitude Lunch Ministry Team prepared and delivered lunch for three agencies/businesses. Please keep these wonderful leaders in your prayers and celebrate with the Gratitude Lunch Ministry team their vision for service.

The 3M (Men in Motion for Ministry) gathered this morning for breakfast at JJs. We spoke about how people confront others and that we are still called to speak the truth in love. Please pray for these men and come join the faithful conversation. Remember next week we will meet on Wednesday at 7:30 in a joint session with the Breakfast Belles.

What a very special day. The Gratitude Lunch Ministry Team prepared and delivered lunch for three agencies/businesses. Please keep these wonderful leaders in your prayers and celebrate with the Gratitude Lunch Ministry team their vision for service.

The RACK M (Random Acts of Caring/Kindness Ministry) rejoices again. This time with Lee Szczesniak as he celebrates 80 years. Wish him a happy birthday. Thanks to Lee for sharing his life story with me. Thanks to Chris Lozen for making the beautiful Stain glass work of art that made the celebration even more special.

What a very special day. The Gratitude Lunch Ministry Team prepared and delivered lunch for three agencies/businesses. Please keep these wonderful leaders in your prayers and celebrate with the Gratitude Lunch Ministry team their vision for service.

The RACK M (Random Acts of Caring/Kindness Ministry) rejoices again. This time with Arnie Kindt as he celebrates 95 years. Wish him a happy birthday. Thanks to Arnie for sharing his life story with me. Thanks to Chris Lozen for making the beautiful Stain glass work of art that made the celebration even more special.

I rejoiced with the leaders of the Thunder Bay Junior High School and their Pride Program today. I presented them with a check for $200.00 and items that will help their students. Pride stands for: P - Personal Responsibility; R - Respect; I - Integrity; D - Determination; E - Effort. Please be in prayer for the leadership in our schools and the safety of each student. Thanks to the community of Saints at St. Paul for the love that inspired these gifts.

What a very special day. The Gratitude Lunch Ministry Team prepared and delivered lunch to the Visitor Center. Please keep these wonderful leaders in your prayers and celebrate with the Gratitude Lunch Ministry team their vision for service.

I visited the Friendship Room throughout my time at St. Paul and there has always been a welcoming leader who inspired our community, with a vision to help people in need. Randy MacAulay, their shepherd, retired in November. Please keep him in your prayers during this time of transition and give thanks to God for this wonderful servant leader who made a difference.

Thanks to Karen for her photos of the Children's sermon at the 10:30 service and to the parents and grandparents that brought them to learn.

What a very special day. The Gratitude Lunch Ministry Team prepared and delivered lunch to the Visitor Center. Please keep these wonderful leaders in your prayers and celebrate with the Gratitude Lunch Ministry team their vision for service.

What a very special day. The Gratitude Lunch Ministry Team prepared and delivered lunch to the C&S Carriers. Please keep these wonderful leaders in your prayers and celebrate with the Gratitude Lunch Ministry team their vision for service.

Esther and I visited with the leadership of St. Vincent DePaul today and celebrated with them this monetary gift of $500 given by the Christmas Bazaar. This donation was also given in celebration of Annie Olsen and her life's work. Please be in prayer for this organization that is helping our community with food and other needed items.

I visited the Friendship Room throughout my time at St. Paul and there has always been a welcoming leader who inspired our community, with a vision to help people in need. Randy MacAulay, their shepherd, retired in November. Please keep him in your prayers during this time of transition and give thanks to God for this wonderful servant leader who made a difference.

Thanks to Karen for her photos of the Children's sermon at the 10:30 service and to the parents and grandparents that brought them to learn.

What a very special day. The Gratitude Lunch Ministry Team prepared and delivered lunch to the Chamber of Commerce. Please keep these wonderful leaders in your prayers and celebrate with the Gratitude Lunch Ministry team their vision for service.

Stephen Ministry Training today. Rejoice and pray for those who are willing to serve

Esther and I visited with the leadership of the Salvation Army today and celebrated with them this monetary gift of $500 given by the Christmas Bazaar. This donation was also given in celebration of Annie Olsen and her life's work. Please be in prayer for this organization that is helping our community.

Little Owen did an outstanding job lighting the second Advent Candle.

Little Owen did an outstanding job lighting the second Advent Candle.

Let there be light…Thanks to Owen and Gary for their efforts to ensure a safer environment in the dining room by installing two lights which will shine continuously

Ryan stopped by today for his daily visit and he is celebrating the Lions win last night and the gift of cookies given to him from the "Taste from Home Ministry." He saw his mom and went bowling today. Please keep him in your prayers.