2/29/2024 – Joanie was hiding for fun and she was found by Miss Nena and Sue.  Laughter filled the room.

2/29/2024 – Nena’s Class “Chasing Vines,” was another opportunity to celebrate the Gospel.

2/29/2024 – This is Shanna (Pam Laity’s Daughter in Law) with her prayer shawl. She loves it and thanks everyone for all the prayers. She looks amazing. Still a little swollen and bruising but doing great.

2/29/2024 – The Book Study, "Let Go, Let God," tonight celebrated the importance of surrender and embracing our past.  Come and join the faithful conversation.

2/29/2024 – The 3M (Men in Motion for Ministry) gathered this morning, and we discussed anger and passion. Come and join the faithful conversation.

2/29/2024 – Had a sacred visit with Jim and Doreen today. Please keep them in your prayers

2/29/2024 – Here are some before and after photos of an improved refrigerator.

2/28/2024 – The challenge to construct, paint and take a photo of your bird feeder was accepted by Barb Sumerix.  I celebrate her efforts

2/28/2024 – Ecumenical service tonight at First Congregational UCC.   Thanks to everyone who participated in the soup supper and/or the worship service.

2/28/2024 – A huge shout out to Jared Kieliszewski and his Dad (Paul).  Jared flew his drone over our building to take photos of the roof which will allow us to make a better assessment of the area.   I only included a few pictures. Please reach out and thanks them for this wonderful gift of time and effort.

2/28/2024 – The Lenten Lunch was enjoyed by God's people.  Come and join us during the season of Lent for a special meal and a time of worship.

2/28/2024 – Maggie Michaud picked up the bread pans From Gerald Gougeon.  These pans are used for Dinner on a Doorknob and will be used for a project at Trinity Episcopal Church. Sharing and caring in celebration of the Gospel.

2/28/2024 – Honored the life of Terry Thomas today.   Please keep his family in your prayers.

2/27/2024 – The Book Study, "let Go, Let God," celebrated the importance of surrender and embracing our past.  Come and join the faithful conversation.

2/28/2024 – The Breakfast Belles gathered this morning and we spoke about passion, anger and Zeal.   Come and join the faithful conversation.

2/27/2024 – Soul Sister dinner at Mango’s! Thank you to Pastor John, for the blessing…and Ben for the great service!

2/27/2024 – Ryan stopped by for his daily visit.  He threw two strikes when bowling on Friday.  He is cheering on the Tigers in their preseason games.   Please keep him in your prayers.

2/27/2024 – Jerry and Bonnie are setting off to bring love (and Lunch) to our community.   Thanks to all the Dinner on a Doorknob servant leaders who make this all possible.  (St. Matthew 5:16)

2/27/2024 – The tree of life stain glass miniature is the prize for completing the Bird Feeder.   Please stop by Pastor John's office once you complete the challenge.

2/27/2024 – The challenge to construct, paint and take a photo of your bird feeder was accepted by Barb.  Looking forward to celebrating it on our Facebook page. I will supply the bird feeder & the only tool needed is a hammer.

2/27/2024 – The gathering of ecumenical pastors happened today.   Please keep these leaders in your prayers.

2/26/2024 – The challenge to construct, paint and take a photo of your bird feeder was accepted by Janet, Fred, and Aria.  I celebrate their efforts.

2/26/2024 – The challenge to construct, paint and take a photo of your bird feeder was accepted by Connie and Owen.  I celebrate their efforts.

2/26/2024 – We have DARE Basketball tickets in the church office.  10 individual tickets and 3 family tickets that are free to members of our congregation.  The event is Friday April 26th...come and support our community.

2/26/2024 – The challenge to construct, paint and take a photo of your bird feeder was accepted by Margaret and Sherry.  Looking forward to celebrating it on our Facebook page. I will supply the bird feeder & the only tool needed is a hammer.

2/26/2024 – Thanks to Jimmy and Dick for their efforts today in the building.   Awesome!

2/25/2024 – The challenge to construct, paint and take a photo of your bird feeder was accepted by David and Katelyn.  Looking forward to celebrating it on our Facebook page. I will supply the bird feeder & the only tool needed is a hammer.

2/25/2024 – The challenge to construct, paint and take a photo of your bird feeder was accepted by Janet and Fred.  I celebrate their efforts.

2/24/2024 – The challenge to construct, paint and take a photo of your bird feeder was accepted by Mary.  Looking forward to celebrating it on our Facebook page. I will supply the bird feeder & the only tool needed is a hammer.

2/24/2024 – The challenge to construct, paint and take a photo of your bird feeder was accepted by Patty.  Looking forward to celebrating it on our Facebook page. I will supply the bird feeder & the only tool needed is a hammer.

2/24/2024 – Was invited to be part of the strategic planning team for the Alpena Public School.  Great event that brought together leaders from across disciplines, throughout our community.   I met some great people there, and connected with others I met in the past.

2/23/2024 – What a very special day.  I had a sacred visit with so many wonderful saints of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church - Alpena. My time with Yvonne and Gary was a celebration. They spoke about their love of family and friends. Please keep them in your prayers.

2/23/2024 – What a very special day.  I had a sacred visit with so many wonderful saints of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church - Alpena. My time with Bodo and Geri was a celebration. They spoke about their love of family and friends and celebrated that Barb and Dennis stopped by to share food and love. Please keep them in your prayers.

2/23/2024 – What a very special day.  I had a sacred visit with so many wonderful saints of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church - Alpena. My time with Alice Moggie was joyful.  She didn't want her photo on Facebook, but she allowed me to take a photo of these special people in her life. Can you guess who they are? Please keep her in your prayers.

2/23/2024 – What a very special day.  I had a sacred visit with so many wonderful saints of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church - Alpena. My time with Evelyn Green was a celebration. She shared her love of family and friends and asked her friend to join us for the photo. Please keep her in your prayers.

2/23/2024 – What a very special day.  I had a sacred visit with so many wonderful saints of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church - Alpena. My time with Doris Siegert was a celebration. Please keep her in your prayers.

2/23/2024 – What a very special day.  I had a sacred visit with so many wonderful saints of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church - Alpena. My time with Rosalee Turske was joyful and we laughed together with her beautician. She shared her love of family and friends. Please keep her in your prayers.

2/23/2024 – What a very special day.  I had a sacred visit with so many wonderful saints of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church - Alpena. My time with Dana Panknin was good today.  She remembered my name and she even gave me some dancing hands for the photo.  Please keep her in your prayers.

2/23/2024 – What a very special day.  I had a sacred visit with so many wonderful saints of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church - Alpena. My time with Phylis Robb was joyful.  She shared her love of family and friends. Please keep her in your prayers.

2/23/2024 – What a very special day.  I had a sacred visit with so many wonderful saints of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church - Alpena. My time with Gere Romel was a time of celebration.  Great to catch up on important things. Please keep her in your prayers.

2/23/2024 – What a very special day.  I had a sacred visit with so many wonderful saints of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church - Alpena. My time with Bunny Kelm brought a smile.  She also gave me a scrubbie.  What a great woman of God. Please keep her in your prayers.

2/23/2024 – What a very special day. I had a sacred visit with so many wonderful saints of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church - Alpena. My time with Elaine Kingsbury was joyful. Please keep her in your prayers.

2/23/2024 – What a very special day.  I had a sacred visit with so many wonderful saints of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church - Alpena.  My time with Margie Hoppe was a celebration. Please keep her in your prayers.