7/2/2023 - Celebrated with Alexis at her Graduation Party today.  Please keep all our graduates in your prayers.

7/2/2023 - Laura Peterson represented the Girl Scout Troop from St. Paul as she received a financial gift from the Trust 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.

7/2/2023 - Thanks to everyone who made the lights/carpet projects possible.   A coin was given to honor their sacrificial service.

7/2/2023 - A special thank you to Donna and Dennis for their hours of dedicated service to our congregation working on the last guts & carpet.  The plaque states the same message as the coins, "With God all things are possible," from the Gospel of Mark. Well done, good and faithful servants

7/2/2023 - Thanks to everyone who made the lights/carpet projects possible.   A coin was given to honor their sacrificial service.

7/1/2023 - Happy Birthday Tami.   Enjoy your special day!

7/1/2023 - The 4th of July float preparation is ongoing...thanks to Joanne and her dynamic team for making this come to life.

7/1/2023 - A special thank you to Jimmy and Dennis for living at the church (practically) and for their hours of dedicated service to our congregation working on the pews.   The plaque states the same message as the coins, "With God all things are possible," from the Gospel of Mark.   Well done, good and faithful servants.

7-1-2023 - Thanks to everyone who made the lights/carpet projects possible.   A coin was given to honor their sacrificial service.

6-30-2023 - Met with the leaders of the Baby Pantry today.  We thank God for their efforts to help families with babies/small children.   Please keep them in your prayers.   I also thank God for the people of St. Paul who generously supported this agency for the month of June.

6-30-2023 - Had a sacred visit with Bodo Hanson today. Geri was out running errands. His stories, working for the city of Alpena, always inspire a smile and reflection on how things used to be. Please keep him in your prayers.

6-30-2023 - Had a sacred visit with Eleanor Sumerix today. She spoke of family reunions and the celebrations on the 4th of July. Please keep her in your prayers.

6-30-2023 - Had a sacred visit with Barbara Carlson. A special time to speak about family and friends. Please keep her in your prayers...

6-30-2023 - Had a sacred visit with Elaine KIngsbury today. Please keep her in your prayers..

6-30-2023 - Had a sacred visit with Margie Hoppe today. She gave me a statement from of old, "I love you a bushel and a peck, and a hug around your neck." What a time of celebration. Please keep her in your prayers. 

6-30-2023 - A huge shout out to the Newsletter team and their efforts to get the news out.  great to see Barb and Dick out and about.  Please keep the team in your prayers.

6-29-2023 - Joanne and Sandra worked hard this afternoon to ensure the 4th of July parade is a celebration.  Thanks to these wonderful servant leaders.

6-29-2023 - the 3M gathered this morning to talk about acceptance and being welcome.   We spoke a great deal about St. Paul.   Welcome to Bob Laity who came today for the first time.

6-28-2023 - Miss Nena’s final class on “I’m waiting God, Finding Blessing in God's Delays” was a celebration of faithfulness by all in attendance.  Thanks to all who participated. 

6-28-2023 - The final class on Daniel was a celebration of insight and vision in relationship to the book of revelation.   Thank you to all who took part in this apocalyptic study.

6-28-2023 - The class associated with Daniel received their certificate of accomplishment.  Thanks, Gary, for your sharing your dreams and your leadership

6-28-2023 - The class associated with Daniel received their certificate of accomplishment. Thanks, Janet, for your insight and spirit

6-28-2023 - The class associated with Daniel received their certificate of accomplishment. Thanks, David, for your stories and faith

6-28-2023 - The class associated with Daniel received their certificate of accomplishment. Thanks, Scott, for your leadership and peace 

6-28-2023 - The class associated with Daniel received their certificate of accomplishment. Thanks, Karen, for your leadership and joy

6-28-2023 - The class associated with Daniel received their certificate of accomplishment. Thanks, Michael for your insight and faithfulness

6-28-2023 - The class associated with Daniel received their certificate of accomplishment. Thanks, Joan, for your compassion and hope

6-28-2023 - The class associated with Daniel received their certificate of accomplishment. Thanks, Myra for you laughter and questions

6-28-2023 - The class associated with Daniel received their certificate of accomplishment. Thanks, Sue, for your care and vision

6-28-2023 - The class associated with Daniel received their certificate of accomplishment. Thanks, Mollie, for your insight and spirit

6-28-2023 - The final class on Daniel was a celebration of insight and vision in relationship to the book of revelation.   Thank you to all who took part in this apocalyptic study.

6-28-2023 - What a celebration today!!!  The Breakfast Belles rejoiced in being welcome and they knew the times when they experienced rejection.  Come and join the conversation and know you will be welcomed in that place.

6-27-2023 - The Soul Sisters had fun Kayaking last night.   come and be part of the conversation. 

6-27-2023 - Dana and Ryan stopped by today and they enjoyed singing "If I had a Hammer" & "Just a Closer Walk with Thee."   Please keep them in prayer. 

6-27-2023 - I want to celebrate two servant leaders today for their efforts in cleaning the church.   Sue Robb and Patti Byce are amazing.   Thank you to everyone else who has been part of this important ministry of keeping our church building clean. 

6-27-2023 - It was a party this morning at St. Paul.   The laughter filled our halls.   Thanks to each and everyone of our servant leaders who came out today to label candy for the 4th of July Parade. 

6-27-2023 - One final photo from the Fireside chat on Sunday. If you were feeling like Anna (Our Puppy) on Sunday (on the outside looking in). I hope you will come next month and enjoy the fellowship of God's people knowing you are loved and that you are welcome.

6-25-2023 - What a special celebration today.   Thanks to all the people who came and enjoyed our time together.   Thank God for all our servant leaders and their willingness to come together and have fun 

6-25-2023 - We Rededicated the Sanctuary/Church Building today in the 10:30 Service.   Rededicate your life to Christ as we continue to serve in St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church - Alpena 

6-25-2023 - We Rededicated the Sanctuary/Church Building today in the 9:00 Service.   Rededicate your life to Christ as we continue to serve in St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church - Alpena 

6-24-2023 - The worship on the beach was a joyful expression of hope.   Thanks to everyone who came out for the worship and fellowship.

6-22-2023 - The 3M (Men In Motion for Ministry) gathered on Thursday to talk about rooftop proclamations.   come and join the conversation. 

6-24-2023 - Celebrated/officiated the Marriage of Alan and Mary Courtney this afternoon.   Please be in prayer for them as they begin their life together.

6-24-2023 - Celebrated the life of Debra Lange today.   Please keep Debra's family in your prayers.

6-24-2023 - Congratulations Bernadine!!!

6-23-2023 - The RACK M (Random Acts Of Caring/Kindness Ministry) connected with Steve Dutcher today.   Steve is celebrating 70 years this month.