9-27-2024 – The Country Chicks recently brought their energy and joy to Turning Brook and Besser Community Living Center! It was a wonderful time filled with smiles, music, and dancing. Thank you to everyone who came out to support and to the Country Chicks for sharing their talents with the community. Enjoy the gallery of photos and videos from these special performances!

9-27-2024 – The newsletter team arrived on Friday to ensure the October Newsletter arrives, on time, through the mail.  A great team effort.   With the price of postage always increasing, I encourage everyone who can, to receive this document electronically.  Please inform the church office if you are interested.

9-26-2024 – A heartfelt thank you to our incredible Harvest Dinner volunteers! Your kindness and dedication brought our St. Paul Lutheran community together in such a special way. From the delicious food to the warm fellowship, everything was made possible by your hard work and generous hearts. Pastor John and all of us are so grateful for the way you served Jesus and made this event a true blessing. Everyone had a wonderful time, and we couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you for making this year’s Harvest Dinner such a success!

9-26-2024 –
In First Thessalonians we read, "In everything give thanks..."  I give thanks for the people of God at St. Paul every day.  I thank God for all the people who pitched in to make the Harvest dinner a success and our community who came out to have a special meal; For everyone who took part in worship this weekend; For all the people who are coming to learn about Jesus in our adult Bible Studies;  For the Veterans who gather every month; for everyone who helped assemble our Newsletter; For our nominating committee and their leadership efforts;  For our dinner on a Doorknob Ministry team and the lives they touch every month;  for the team that gathered and picked up garbage in our MDOT ministry; for our volunteers who serve in the Littles Worship Center and our Children’s Church; For special events with special people.   Give thanks people of God...always.

Had a sacred visit with Norm Dutcher today.   Oh the wonderful stories about Alpena, family, friends, and the first deer he harvested.  Please keep Norm in your prayers

9-26-2024 – Stopped by Olivet bookstore today. Someone ran a light with their car and damaged the building this past weekend.  Please keep the people associated with the Christian bookstore in your prayers.

Had a sacred visit with Dixie Weiler today. She was having a good day.  Please keep her in your prayers.
Had a sacred visit with Eleanor today. Please keep her in your prayers.

9-26-2024 - Had a sacred visit with Dixie Weiler today. She was having a good day.  Please keep her in your prayers.
Had a sacred visit with Eleanor today. Please keep her in your prayers.
Had a sacred visit with Dana Panknin at Turning Brook Senior Living Community today. Please keep her and Ryan in your prayers.
I had a sacred visit with Eugene Brooks at his home today.  Thanks to the 3M for giving him a card of encouragement.  Please continue to pray for him.
Had a sacred visit with Geraldine Rhoads today.  We spoke about making applesauce and canning peaches.  Wonderful stories from her past.  Please keep her in your prayers.

Had a sacred visit with Margie Hoppe today.   A truly faithful woman with wonderful stories to share.  Please pray for her

9-25-2024 – Amazing group of ladies who attended this evening’s 5:30 study, "Messy People Life Lessons from Imperfect Biblical Heroes." Come join us on Wednesday Evenings.

9-25-2024 – Our 5:30 P.M. book study, "Luther's Small Catechism for Adults," was filled with wonderful discussion, reflection, hope and faith as we discussed the Apostle’s Creed. Come and join us next week when we will discuss the Lord’s Prayer.

9-25-2024 – Our 1:00 P.M. book study, "Luther's Small Catechism for Adults," was filled with wonderful discussion, reflection, hope and faith as we discussed the Apostle’s Creed. Come and join us at 5:30 P.M. tonight.

Had a sacred visit with Ashley MacKay today in the hospital. Please keep her in your prayers.

9-25-2024 – The Breakfast Belles celebrated today. What a wonderful conversation about the proclamation of the Gospel and being salted with fire. Women, come and join the faithful conversation on Wednesdays, 7:30 AM at JJs restaurant. Bless your heart…

9-24-2024 – Nominating Committee met this even to discuss candidates for Church Council, Trust Fund and Synod Assembly Representatives.  Please keep them in your prayers
View from the bell tower…

9-24-2024 – DOD - Dinners on a Doorknob is a ministry that truly makes an impact in our community. This is their 10th year of service and sacrifice. Thanks to Janice and her team for making this happen. Please keep everyone associated with this ministry in your prayers.

9-24-2024 – Jesse and Jake came to look at the leak in the bell tower that is affecting other parts of the building.   Please keep them in prayer as they solve this issue.

Had a sacred visit with Margaret Lucian in the hospital. Please keep her in your prayers.
I had a sacred visit with Eugene Brooks in the hospital today. He is improving and he is hoping to go home today.  Please continue to pray for him.
Had a sacred visit with Ashley MacKay today in the hospital.  Please keep her in your prayers.

9-24-2024 – We have a new AED (Automated External Defibrillator) device, and it is located in the dining room.   We have two AED machines now to meet an emergency if needed.

9-23-2024-
I had a sacred visit with Eugene Brooks in the hospital today. He is improving.  Please continue to pray for him.
Had a sacred visit with Ashley MacKay today in the ER.  Please keep her in your prayers.
Had a sacred visit with Margaret Lucian via telephone today. Margaret is in the hospital. Please keep her in your prayers.

9-22-2024 – A huge shout out to Pat, Jake and Fred for their efforts today supporting our MDOT highway trash pickup on M-32. Come and support this important outreach ministry in 2025. It was a Beautiful day.

I had a sacred visit with Eugene Brooks in the hospital today. Please continue to pray for him.

9-21-2024 – We had a wonderful Hobo Dinner at Chuck and Marlene's tonight, filled with warm hospitality and great company. It's moments like these that remind us of the beauty of celebrating life with great people.

Had a sacred visit with Evelyn Green today in the ER.  Please keep her in your prayers.
I had a sacred visit with Eugene Brooks in the hospital tonight. Please continue to pray for him.

9-20-2024 –

Had a sacred visit with Doug and Joyce Hayka via telephone today. Please keep them in your prayers.
I had a sacred visit with Eugene Brooks today. Thank you for your prayers. Eugene is in the ICU and they are trying to determine what is the problem. Please continue to pray for him


The NEMCMH Fall Fest 2024 happened today at the campground/picnic ground, and it was a time to celebrate community with all God's children.  So many people came out for this wonderful event. A shout out to the Country Chicks who always make events more special. 

9-19-2024 –
Had a sacred visit with Karen Hamann today.  A huge shout out to Karen for allowing me to visit with her in her home.
Had a sacred visit with Margaret Kirby and her son Bill Kimball today in Medilodge.  Margaret is looking sharp today.  Please keep them in your prayers
Had a sacred visit with Harriet Burke today. Please keep Harriet in your prayers.
Had a sacred visit with Robert Beranek this afternoon.  Please keep him in your prayers.
Please be in prayer for Eugene Brooks.  He is going to the ER now

Amazing group of ladies who attended last evening’s 5:30 Messy People Life Lessons from Imperfect Biblical Heroes Study. Come join us on Wednesday Evenings.