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Church Bulletin Announcements
August 16, 2024
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In every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Philippians 4:6
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Homebound
- Doris Appold
- Dorine Auernhammer
- Gwen Bakus
- Jon Ittner
- Mike & Karen Kusch
- Margaret Meyer
- RoseAnne Schmidt
- Tim Wegener
- Shirley Ziegler
- Janet Hoerauf
- Sandy Hafer
- Tom and Lea Roma
- Julie Roark
- Marilyn Appold
Bereaved
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Special
- Dean Bass
- Herb Appold
- Larry Kramer
- Fuzz Appold
- Leslie Kelley
- Judy Coulter
- Lois Matthes
- Diane Rachwitz
- Howard Grantham
- Jeff Heckman
- Karen Berger
- Tim Weiman family
- Tiffany Switek
- Rollie Berger
- Kathy Kernstock
- Sue Clark (Howard Grantham's sister)
- Barb Dewald
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This Week's Members
- Alexandria Anderson
- Jacob Auernhammer
- Rick & Cheryl Behmlander
- Christine Busch & Kayden Robar
- Jeannie Doyle
- Lura Gehrman
- Howard & Dorothy Helmreich
- Marian Kernstock
- Blaine, Karen, Ashley, Bradley, Brayden Lederer
- Jack McAlpine
- Jack Pickell
- Jerry & Sharon Schlicker
- Allen, Teresa, April, Dylan, Ryan, Patrick, Drew Switala
- Larry & Carolyn Winter
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Sunday, August 18
Worship with Communion 8:00 a.m.
Bible Study 9:30 a.m.
Worship with Communion (VLHS Teacher Installation/Commission) 10:30 a.m.
Potluck 12:00 p.m.
Sunday Night Youth Group 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 22
Load Your Locker at School 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 25
Teacher & Staff Blessing & Rededication
Mrs. Guse' & Miss Doan Installation
Worship with Communion 8:00 a.m.
Bible Study 9:30 a.m.
Worship with Communion 10:30 a.m.
Sunday Night Youth Group 5:00 p.m.
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Communion Statement
The Lord's Supper is celebrated here in the confession and glad confidence that our Lord, as He says, gives not only bread and wine, but His very body and blood to eat and drink for the forgiveness of sin. In joyful obedience to the clear teaching of our Lord Jesus those are invited to His table who trust His words, repent of all sin, and set aside any refusal to forgive and love as He forgives and loves us. They show forth His death until He comes. Because Holy Communion is a confession of the faith which is confessed at this altar, any who are not yet instructed, in doubt, or who hold a confession differing from that of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and so are unable to receive the Sacrament are invited to meditate on God's Word in the distribution hymns and pray for the day when divisions will have ceased. If you wish to receive communion in your pew, please inform an usher.
Church Attendance
Last Sunday - 270 (183, 87)
Baptism
Jesse Jacob Lutz, child of Christopher & Morgan Lutz, born July 3, 2024, will be baptized on Sunday, August 18, 2024 during the 8:00 a.m. service. Sponsors will be Alexandra Newsham, along with Jason & Stacey Schlicker.
Laurel Grace Rajewski, child of Cody & Brooke Rajewski, born August 6, 2024, will be baptized on Sunday, August 18, 2024 during the 10:30 a.m. service. Sponsors will be Henry Pfundt, and Linnea Hentkowski.
Altar Flowers
The altar flowers this Sunday, are in honor of Ray & Debra Garcia's 50th wedding anniversary on August 16.
Livestream
Facebook or YouTube
The Lutheran Hour
Sundays at 8:30 a.m. on WSAM 1400 AM
Donations mail to: Saginaw Valley Lutheran Hour; P.O. Box 133; Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Daily Bible Readings
August 18 - Psalms 86-88
August 19 - Romans 4
August 20 - Romans 5
August 21 - Romans 6
August 22 - Romans 7
August 23 - Romans 8
August 24 - Psalm 89
This Sunday's Hymns
591, 411, 596, 620, 671, 597, 578
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Potluck Celebration for Installation/Commission of VLHS Teachers
On Sunday, August 18, at the 10:30 a.m. St. Paul service, new Valley Lutheran High School Teachers Rachel Sievert (part-time Physics and Physical Science) will be installed, and Elizabeth (Elise) Leapley (full-time English) will be installed and commissioned. Following the service, please join St. Paul at an all congregation potluck to celebrate this momentous occasion in the Ministry Center.
St. Paul Teacher Installation Cake and Card Reception
To start the school year, St. Paul will have a St. Paul School Teacher and Staff Blessing at both the 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday, August 25. During those services, Mrs. Jane Guse’ (full-time Young Five’s/Kindergarten) and Miss Hannah Doan (part-time First Grade) will be installed as new teachers. Please join the St. Paul Church and School family between services in the Welcome Center as we celebrate the installations of Mrs. Guse’ and Miss Doan with a Cake and Card Reception for Mrs. Guse’ and Miss Doan.
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Dear St. Paul Church & School Families,
Just in time for Registration Day, the Church and School have a new apparel store!
The stores will be open now until September 8. Orders will then be fulfilled and delivered to the school by the last week of September. The office will communicate how the orders will be available for pickup once fulfilled.
This will be the first of three campaigns throughout the 2024-2025 school year. If you have any questions, please contact office@stpaulbaycity.org.
Thank you for supporting St. Paul Lutheran Church & School.
Click HERE for the church store.
Click HERE for the school store.
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JOY Group
The JOY group will meet on Thursday, August 15, at the Frankenlust Township Park on Delta Rd. We will again start with lunch. Joan Elenbaas will provide sloppy joes for us. Come and enjoy lunch and fellowship. See you there.
Blood Drive
The next blood drive is August 29 in the Ministry Center. If you are interested, contact Darlene or Julia. Or click here to sign up.
Sunday School
The first day of Sunday School is quickly approaching, please sign your students up using the link so that we can have an idea of supplies that will be needed. If you have any questions, call Tiffany List at 989-225-8516. Click here to register your child for Sunday School.
13th Annual JME Memorial Run/Walk
Please join us for a morning of exercise, fellowship and remembrance - Our Annual JME Memorial Run/Walk will be held Saturday, September 7th, 2024. Students, ages 10 and under, can participate in the ¼ mile run at 9:00 AM and will receive a medal for participation. The 1 mile and 2 mile run/walk will begin at 9:15 AM. All races will begin on Ziegler Rd (just next to the Church).
Registration forms are available at the back of the church, in the school office and on the St. Paul Website, or printing the pdf below:
JME Registration - pdf
Online registration available using the link provided below:
JME Registration
Registration deadline is Wednesday, August 28th, to guarantee a race t-shirt. T-shirts are also available for purchase for $15.00 even if you are not running or walking. Please fill out a form to purchase a shirt. We would love to have you attend for a great morning of fellowship. Thank you for your continued support of this event. We hope to see you on Sept. 7th!
Join us for a Fun-Filled Fall Getaway
Travel with friends and make new friends on this enjoyable five-day journey to Pennsylvania – September 24-28, 2024
Includes:
- Comfortable motor coach travel
- 4 nights lodging
- 7 meals
- Tour of Gettysburg National Military Park
- Tickets to performance of “Daniel” at Sight & Sound Theater in Lancaster
- Flight 93 National Memorial tour
- Gateway Clipper Riverboat Cruise on Monongahela River in Pittsburg
This tour is recommended by the JOY group at St. Paul Lutheran Church (Frankenlust) and they invite you to come along. To learn more and receive a complete itinerary and pricing, contact Sam Britton at samuelbritton78@gmail.com or call Renee Cragg (Renee’s Travel) – (989)325-0408.
Stewardship - An Act of Faith
Ephesians 5:6–7 – “Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not become partners with them.” The wrath of a God is a real thing, and we would do well to reflect on this. We want to stay away from anything that would take us away from the Lord. As Mary replied to the angel Gabriel, “I am the handmaiden of the Lord, may it be to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38). We are the Lord’s servants; therefore we cling to His Word.
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Positions Open at VLHS
Would you consider joining the ministry team at Valley Lutheran High School? There are several coaching positions currently open (for Fall and Spring sports) and also seeking applications for a Public Relations Internship. Visit www.vlhs.com/jobs for the most current position listing and more information.
Valley Vision
Click here to see the July Valley Vision.
LSEM - Golf Outing
Lutheran Special Education Ministries (LSEM) is having their 19th Annual Golf Outing on Monday, September 16th, 2024 and you’re invited! Play a round of golf and raise funds for children who have learning needs in local Christian schools here and across the country. Golf, cart, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in your ticket price. There will be plenty of fun games to play as we fundraise for these kids. Register your team today or sponsor the event. Together we can help these children grow in their learning and love of God. www.luthsped.org/2024-lsem-golf-outing
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Old Testament Reading
Proverbs 9:1–10
Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn her seven pillars. She has slaughtered her beasts; she has mixed her wine; she has also set her table. She has sent out her young women to call from the highest places in the town, “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” To him who lacks sense she says, “Come, eat of my bread and drink of the wine I have mixed. Leave your simple ways, and live, and walk in the way of insight.” Whoever corrects a scoffer gets himself abuse, and he who reproves a wicked man incurs injury. Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you; reprove a wise man, and he will love you. Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.
Epistle
Ephesians 5:6–21
Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not associate with them; for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret. But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible, for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, “Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with all your heart, giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.
Holy Gospel
John 6:51–69
[Jesus said:] “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.” The Jews then disputed among themselves, saying, “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him. As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever feeds on me, he also will live because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven, not as the fathers ate and died. Whoever feeds on this bread will live forever.” Jesus said these things in the synagogue, as he taught at Capernaum. When many of his disciples heard it, they said, “This is a hard saying; who can listen to it?” But Jesus, knowing in himself that his disciples were grumbling about this, said to them, “Do you take offense at this? Then what if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he was before? It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is of no avail. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life. But there are some of you who do not believe.” (For Jesus knew from the beginning who those were who did not believe, and who it was who would betray him.) And he said, “This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by the Father.” After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him. So Jesus said to the Twelve, “Do you want to go away as well?” Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God.”
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