8-16-2024 - Dennis stopped by with his new best friend "Max."  Max is a purebred Black lab, and he is all puppy.  I blessed Max and I celebrate the love, energy and joy he has to share with the Dziesinski family.

8-15-2024 - Thanks to Chris Lozen for her gift of a stain glass window hanging to the people of St. Paul.   This was so very special, and it was made from pieces of left over stain glass from our congregation.   Please reach out and share your praise.

8-15-2024 - Jimmy and Dennis are at it again.   Thank them for their dedication and hard work to keep the church building well maintained.

8-15-2024 - The 3M found me today (come and find me later at the fair).   We gathered this morning to talk about the gifts given to them by their parents and the gifts they want to see in their children.  Grandparents, Fathers, Mothers, & Uncles were mentioned that gave a blessing. Come and join the conversation.

8-14-2024 - The Breakfast Belles met today, and I was humbled and blessed by the women who gathered.   We spoke about Flesh and Blood, Family, and we celebrated Pam Laity.   Come and join the faithful conversation on Wednesdays at JJs, 7:30 AM.

8-13-2024 - A guiding light at the Alpena Fair, sharing faith, hope, and joy amidst the laughter and lights—and winning an elephant ear for spotting the pastor!

8-13-2024 - Dilly Bean Canners working hard. Thank you to the “Bean Picker” and Karen & Roy for supplying the beans.  The final picture was  approved by Lori

8-13-2024 - A huge shout out to Ava Wickstrom for her servant heart.   She helped homeless and abandoned animals by selling cookies and donating that money to the Second Chance Animal Shelter.   Well done, good and faithful servant.

8-13-2024 - Visited the Cancer Center and 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.   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.

8-13-2024 - The people of God at St. Paul reached out into our community and shared food with the Little Food Pantry at Grace Lutheran.   Thanks to everyone who made this ministry possible with gifts of food for the hungry.

8-12-2024 - Honored Thomas Woizeschke today.   Please keep Tom’ family in your prayers.   A special thank you to the Funeral Meal Ministry team that made this day more special.

8-12-2024 - Honored God and the life of Thomas Woizeschke this afternoon.   Please be in prayer for his family and friends during this time of sorrow and remembrance.

8-12-2024 - The canners were at it again! Canning dilly beans and pickled beets!

8-11-2024 - This weekend we dedicated the Stain Glass windows to the glory of God in each service.   Remember what Elizabeth Kubler Ross said, "People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.”

8-9-2024-Honored God and the life of Barbara Thomas this afternoon. Please be in prayer for her family and friends during this time of sorrow and remembrance.