NEWS WEEK OF 7-30-2023

7/30/2023 - Great fireside chat today. Thanks for sharing the stories and the laughter.
7/30/2023 - A huge shout out to our MDOT trash pick up team .  God blessed us with a beautiful day and servant leaders to accomplish the task.
7/29/2023 - Great worship at the beach tonight.  The fellowship following the service was a celebration as well.  Come and join us next month.
7/29/2023 - Bob Laity was helping out this weekend playing the piano.   Please thank him for his servant leadership.
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7/29/2023 - We celebrate our Servant Leaders who helped with the light and carpet renovations.  A plaque was presented to Gary Spragg and Skeeter Urban in thanksgiving for his efforts.
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Had a sacred visit with William Townsend today.   Please keep him in your prayers.
7/28/2023 - Had a sacred visit with Harriet Burke today. Please keep her in your prayers.
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7/28/2023 - Had a sacred visit with Dixie Weiler today. Please keep her in your prayers.
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7/28/2023 - Had a sacred visit with Michael Wekwert today.   Please keep him in your prayers.
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7/28/2023 - Had a sacred visit with Nancy Chzan today.   She loves her family and her dogs. I interrupted her time coloring a picture. Please keep her in your prayers.
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7/28/2023 - Had a sacred visit with Gere Romel today.   She loves Tami and Bruce and celebrated them within our time together. Please keep her in your prayers.
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7/28/2023 - Had a sacred visit with Phylis Robb today.   She loves Sue so very much and remembered her during our time together. Please keep her in your prayers.
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7/2/2023 - Had a sacred visit with Margie Hoppe today. She loves baseball and remembered getting hit with a bat when she played catcher, as a child. Please keep her in your prayers.
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7/28/2023 - What a tremendous team effort.  Thanks to our Newsletter Ministry Team and the servant leadership effort preparing the newsletter for mailing.   Please keep them in your prayers and come and celebrate with them every month.  More hands, greater the celebration.
7/27/2023 - Went with Miss Jessica to mark the wood from the picnic ground.   Thank you to everyone who is part of this ministry.
7/27/2023 - Visited Options Pregnancy Center today.   This organization moved to the intersection of Cavanaugh Street and 9th.   They are renovating their building (an old church building) to accommodate their needs.   Thanks to the Trust Fund for the monetary support of this ongoing ministry.
7/27/2023 - Visited the "Baby Pantry," today and delivered gifts from our congregation. Thank you to everyone who made this possible
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7/27/2023 - The Christmas Bazaar Ministry team is hard at it today making Orange Marmalade, Pecan Pumpkin Butter and Triple Berry Jam.   They will be here all morning.   Come and join this ministry opportunity.
7/27/2023 - The Alpena Veterans gathered today.   Please keep these leaders in your prayers and come and join us if your served in the armed services.  We meet on the 4th Thursday of every month at 9:00 AM in the "Art in the Loft."
7/27/2023 - Joanne is such a wonderful servant leader.  Thanks for your efforts today in the church office.
7/27/2023 - Thanks to Jimmy, Adam and Dennis for their efforts with installing the TV in the Mirre entrance hallway.  A shout out to the individuals who made this donation (the TV) to the church.  What a blessing
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7/27/2023 - The 3M (Men in Motion for Ministry) gathered this morning, and we discussed the treasures of life.   The treasures remembered were a stuffed monkey, BB Guns, bikes, mothers, wives and family.  Remember your treasures today and thank God for them.   Come and join the faithful conversation.
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7/26/2023 - The "Ray of Sunshine," ministry group met today to discuss how to meet the challenges ahead.   Please keep these prayer warriors in your prayers.
7/26/2023 - Was blessed to speak with Pastor Troy Spencer today.   I celebrate his ministry and the faithful distance he has travelled with his congregation.  Please keep Troy and his congregation in your prayers as they continue to serve together in faith and hope.
7/26/2023 - Dana and Ryan stopped by today.   I gave Dana her birthday card and we went to Dairy Queen to celebrate.  I gave Ryan a Detroit Tiger Baseball Cap, and another member of our congregation gave him a Brown Trout Festival Tee Shirt.   He likes wearing his hat like a catcher.
7/26/2023 - Had a sacred visit with Pastor Bill Rayment from the Presbyterian Church to thank him for his efforts on Saturday night.   Please keep him in your prayers.
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7/26/2023 - A huge shout out to Ricky and Esther Kindt for their efforts with making/delivering crosses to the church.   Esther is doing her best Vanna White for the picture.
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7/26/2023 - Had a sacred visit with Barb Crittenden today.  Our Random Acts of Caring and Kindness Ministry (RACK M)) reached out to rejoice with her.  Barb is a blessing to us all in so many ways.   Please keep Barb in your prayers as she celebrates 80 years of faithful service/life.
7/26/2023 - The Breakfast Belles gathered this morning at JJs and we discussed the treasures of life.   Barbie Doll cars, the first car, children and grandchildren, and Jesus.   We also celebrated the treasure of time and through the remembrance of birthdays - Linda, Juliana, Janice and Nena.   A special thank you to Joanne for making the cake.  Please reach out and wish them well. A truly wonderful morning.   Come and join the faithful conversation.
7/25/2023 - The Soul Sisters gathered this evening to Kayak.  Come and join the celebration of community
7/25/2023 - The Church Council met tonight.   Please keep these leaders in your prayers as they guide St Paul into God’s future.
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7/25/2023 - I had a sacred visit with Bodo and Geri today. They were outside (In their garage) enjoying the summer day.  stories and laughter fill our time together.  Please keep them in your prayers.
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7/25/2023 - I had a sacred visit with Eleanor Coddington today. Please keep her in your prayers. 
7/25/2023 - Had a sacred visit with Norm Dutcher today.  Our Random Acts of Caring and Kindness Ministry (RACK M)) reached out to rejoice with him.  Being in Norm's presence and hearing the stories of community, family and sacrifice are always a blessing.   Please keep Norm in your prayers as he celebrates 95 years of faithful service/life.
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7/25/2023 - The servant leaders, who are working to make our Vacation Bible School a success, were hard a work today.  Please keep this ministry in your prayers and come and help if you are able.
7/25/2023 - The carpet installation was a success, and it looks awesome.  A huge shout out to our Trust Fund Committee for making this possible.
7/25/2023 - Had a sacred visit with Nancy today.   Please keep her and her family in prayer.
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7/25/2023 - Celebrate with me!  It is Miss Nena's birthday.
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7/24/2023 - Working hard, filling Jars, Christmas Bazaar