5-3-2024 - The Sweatshirts and the Hoodies arrived.   Speak with Sherry and/or Joanne this weekend to pick yours up.

5-3-2024 - Ryan stopped by for his daily visit with his Pro Leonerd.  Please keep him in prayer

5-3-2024 - Thanks to the “Taste From Home Ministry Team,” for assembling packages to send out to college students.  Awesome work.  I presented Ophelia her gift this morning

5-3-2024 - Visited Bruce, Doreen, and John today.  Great time

5-3-2024 - Our Stain Glass windows have finished the documentation, Disebly, cleaning, and glass assessment processes at the studio and are currently 55% complete.  They are starting the process of rebuilding them with new lead. Please see the attached photos of the progress. They anticipate finishing the windows at the studio in June.    Please let me know if you have any additional questions.

5-2-2024 - The S@SP ( Singles at St Paul) gathered tonight and we discussed humility.  Then we went out to Thunder Bowl for something to eat and to share our own stories.  If you are single, come and join us next month

5-2-2024 - The St. Paul Taste From Home ministry team filled five boxes to celebrate, support and lift up prayer for five selected college students. Thank you to everyone who donated items for this important ministry.

5-2-2024 - The RACK M (Random Acts of Caring/Kindness Ministry) travelled around Alpena celebrating birthdays.   We visited Sue Keyes and celebrated with her 70 years of life.   Please keep Sue in your prayers.
We visited Jane Guyott celebrated with her 85 years of life.   Please keep Jane in your prayers.
We visited Geraldine Wyman celebrated with her 95 years of life.   Please keep Geraldine in your prayers.
We visited Harriet Burke celebrated with her 95 years of life.   Please keep Harriet in your prayers.

5-2-2024 - Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of victory.   We are rejoicing that the NEMCMH (Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health) team gathered their consumers together for a day of celebration.  Please keep everyone involved in this ministry in your prayers.

5-2-2024 - More work on the Sacristy today.  A huge shout out to Dennis and Jimmy for their servant leadership. Please keep them in your prayers as they continue this mighty work.

5-2-2024 - The 3M gathered this morning to talk about the greatest love and the greatest hate. We rejoice that our associate member from Indianna (John) was able to be in attendance today. Come and join the faithful conversation.

5-1-2024 - The leadership of our Girl Scout Troop from St. Paul received a financial gift from the Trust & Endowment Fund in celebration of their service in our community.   Please keep the Girl Scouts and the Trust Committee in your prayers and we seek to make our community better.

5-1-2024 - The Choir met tonight and they were celebrating the promise of God in song.  A huge shout out to Marvis and Marty for all they are doing to help our music ministry sing.  Come and lend your voice in this wonderful ministry.

5-1-2024 - Visited with the leadership of Wilson School today.  Principal Jenny Marceau, the children and her staff celebrated the gift from the church.  Please be in prayer for them as they lead the next generation.

4-30-2024 - More work on the Sacristy with Dry Wall and routing wires.  A huge shout out to Dennis, Dick, and Jimmy for their servant leadership today. Please keep them in your prayers as they continue this mighty work.

4-30-2024 - The Girl Scouts of St Paul Lutheran were able to attend a dress rehearsal of “The Music Man” at Alpena Civic Theatre. Church members involved in this wonderful production are Doreen Kriniak as Stage Manager, Judy Byers as Prop Mistress and Marty Cantleberry and Aria Neumann as Actresses ( missing from picture)

4-30-2024 - St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church - Alpena reached out to the Salvation Army Canteen to offer support to this worthy organization efforts helping in emergency situations. Thank you to Dennis Dziesinski, Tim Moggie, and the 3m (Men in Motion for Ministry) for their efforts with the Potato/Ice Cream Meal who made this financial contribution possible.

4-30-2024 - Visited the Cancer Center with Dennis and Tim, and we met with Ann Diamond and the center staff.   Thanks to the people of St. Paul who are making a difference in the lives of those who are facing hardship and struggles.  Thank you to the Stewardship Ministry Committee and their efforts with the Pasta Meal who made the financial contribution possible.   Please keep the men and women who serve at the Cancer Center in your prayers, as well as those dealing with the myriad of issues that are associated with cancer.

4-30-2024 - Ana's Treasures (located next to Save-A-Lot) is an organization that is a resale shop that use their proceeds to help Foster Care Families.   Thank you to Dennis Dziesinski, Tim Moggie, and the Stewardship Ministry Committee for their efforts with the Pasta Meal who made the financial contribution possible.

4-30-2024 - More work on the Sacristy.  A huge shout out to Dennis, Dick, and Jimmy for their servant leadership. Please keep them in your prayers as they continue this mighty work.

4-29-2024 - Lounge is clean!   A huge shout out to Sue and Patti

4-28-2024 - The Baked Potato/ Ice Cream ministry made a gift to the Crafters today.  We celebrate our community of faith

4-27-2024 - Thanks to Andy, Adam, Tim & Roy for leading the Emergency Services class tonight.   Thanks to everyone who had the opportunity to participate.

4-28-2024 - The Children’s Church kids/teachers took to the sidewalk today…proclaiming God’s love

4-26-2024 - More work on the Sacristy today.  Jimmy and Dennis hard at it.

4-26-2024 - Had a sacred visit with Pastor Bill Rayment today.  Please keep him in your prayers.

4-25-2024 - Had a sacred visit with Milton and Laycie tonight. They are in a faithful journey towards marriage.  Please keep them in your prayers.

4-25-2024 - The initial "Stitches of Joy," gathering happened today and the joy was celebrated in this sacred time.   Thanks to everyone who made this ministry come to life.

4-25-2024 - More work on the Sacristy today.  A huge shout out to Mike, Dennis, Dick, and Jimmy for their servant leadership. Please keep them in your prayers as they continue this mighty work.

4-25-2024 - The 3M (Men in Motion for Ministry) celebrated today by discussing the vineyard of Alpena and St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church - Alpena.  What a wonderful conversation about the proclamation of the Gospel. Men, come and join the faithful conversation on Thursday at 7:00 AM at JJs restaurant.

4-24-2024 - Sacristy clean up this morning.   Thanks to these leaders who are making a difference.
Thanks to the various people who gave monies to pay for lunch.   The whole team appreciates the love, prayers and support.

4-24-2024 - Jimmy found this photo from 2001.   Do you remember these people?

4-24-2024 - The Breakfast Belles celebrated today. What a wonderful conversation about the Vineyard here in Alpena and in particular the congregation of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church - Alpena. Women, come and join the faithful conversation on Wednesdays, 7:30 AM at JJs restaurant.

4-23-2024 - Thanks to our Church Council that met this evening to guide St. Paul Lutheran forward into God’s future.  We celebrate the appointment of Danielle McDonald for the vacant leadership position and the efforts of the nominating committee in this sacred process.  Please keep our leadership in your prayers.

4-23-2024 - A few pictures from Dinner on a Doorknob.  Thanks to the men and women who made this wonderful ministry possible.

4-23-2024 - Linda is back!!   We missed her.   Please thank God for all she is doing to make St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church - Alpena better.

4-23-2024 - A huge shout out to Mike, Dennis, Jimmy and the ladies who worked on Sunday for their efforts in the Sacristy.  The first picture is the before they began today.  Wow!  Please keep them in your prayers as they continue this mighty work.

4-21-2024 - The S.A.L.T. (Sisters Abiding in Light & Truth) ministry leaders met this evening to discuss our small group ministry focused on younger women (18-45). We watched a movie called “Arthur the King,” this evening.  This gathering was free. If you are interested in being part of this ministry group please contact Rachel Techel, or the church office.

4-21-2024 - Pictures from the open Swim at the Plaza Pool.   80 plus people came out and enjoyed this special event.

4-21-2024 - We celebrate with Emma Hudson as she became a new member of our congregation today. We rejoice that members of our congregation were able to bear witness in this very special moment.  Please keep her in your prayers.

4-21-2024 - We celebrate with Debbie McNeil and Gerry Hardesty who were selected as servant leaders of the month for April 2024.   Please thank them and celebrate the blessings they bring to St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church - Alpena

4-20-2024 - The “Spring Spruce Up,” was a great success.  Thanks to the whole team for their efforts.