St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Farmington Hills, Michigan
248-474-0675 www.stpaulsfarmington.com
The Mission of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is
to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ to the
world at large while equipping His servants through
Word and Sacrament.
Celebrating 122 Years of Ministry
THE EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Saturday, October 11, 2014 & Sunday, October 12, 2014
Welcome!
We are happy to have you with us today. If you are a guest, please introduce yourself and ask
an usher for a Welcome Packet. We welcome children and encourage you to worship together as
a family often. Families with small children might want to consider sitting in the front pews to
better enable their children to see and participate in the worship service. "Busy Bags" that
contain quiet activities for restless children are located at the rear of the church and you are
welcome to borrow one if needed. If your child needs a diaper change, to be fed or comforted
during worship, please ask an usher to direct you to the infant area just beyond the narthex.
A Word from Pastor
A wedding is a big deal. I don’t know how many times the father of the bride has looked at me
with a sad expression and commented on his deflated checkbook. They usually comment next,
however, that this is their daughter’s wedding, and she is only going to do this once so they
might as well do it well. In the Gospel of Matthew Jesus says, "The kingdom of heaven may be
compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son." Though there is a slight cultural
difference regarding who pays for things, in the time of Jesus it was the groom’s father instead
of the brides, the idea of the best for your child carries through time. The king would have
invited the guests, given them a place to stay, had fine clothes made for them, and given them a
feast that lasted for days. In the same way your Father in Heaven has spared no expense. He has
clothed you in His Son’s righteousness in you baptism, He feeds you in Jesus’ body and blood in
the Lord’s Supper. The king in Jesus parable had some reject his invitation. Some still do. But the
price has been paid for you. God the Father wants nothing more than for you to join Him. Don’t
turn away from the feast. Join Him.
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Services on Saturday and Sunday will follow Divine Service Setting One beginning on p. 151 in
the Lutheran Service Book, with Confession and Absolution.
Opening Hymn “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” LSB 803
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Joyful, joyful we adore Thee,
God of glory, Lord of love!
Hearts unfold like flow’rs before Thee,
Praising Thee, their sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness,
Drive the gloom of doubt away.
Giver of immortal gladness,
Fill us with the light of day.
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All Thy works with joy surround Thee,
Earth and heav’n reflect Thy rays,
Stars and angels sing around Thee,
Center of unbroken praise.
Field and forest, vale and mountain,
Flow’ry meadow, flashing sea,
Chanting bird, and flowing fountain
Call us to rejoice in Thee.
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Thou art giving and forgiving,
Ever blessing, ever blest,
Wellspring of the joy of living,
Ocean-depth of happy rest!
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
Fountainhead of love divine:
Joyful, we Thy heav’n inherit!
Joyful, we by grace are Thine!
Confession and Absolution (p.151)
P In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C Amen.
P If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
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C But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins
and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Silence for reflection on God's Word and for self-examination.
P Let us then confess our sins to God our Father.
C Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We
have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done
and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole
heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your
present and eternal punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have
mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your
will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.
P Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives
you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I
therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the T Son and of
the Holy Spirit.
C Amen.
Service of the Word (beginning on p.152)
Introit (spoken responsively)
Is. 61:10; antiphon: Ps. 146:2
I will praise the LORD as long as I live;
I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.
I will greatly rejoice in the LORD;
my soul shall exult in my God,
for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation;
he has covered me with the robe of righteousness,
as a bridegroom decks himself like a priest with a beautiful headdress,
and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
All: Glory be to the Father and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit;
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as it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever. Amen.
I will praise the LORD as long as I live;
I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.
Kyrie (p.152)
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In peace let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For the peace from above and for our salvation let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God, and for
the unity of all let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For this holy house and for all who offer here their worship and praise let us pray to
the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.
Amen.
Hymn of Praise (p. 155)
C This is the feast of victory for our God.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain, whose blood set us free to be people
of God.
This is the feast of victory for our God.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Power, riches, wisdom and strength, and honor, blessing, and glory are His.
This is the feast of victory for our God.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Sing with all the people of God, and join in the hymn of all creation.
Blessing, honor, glory, and might be to God and the Lamb forever. Amen.
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This is the feast of victory for our God.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
For the Lamb who was slain has begun His reign. Alleluia.
This is the feast of victory for our God.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Collect of the Day
Pastor: Let us pray.
Almighty God, You invite us to trust in You for our salvation. Deal with us not in
the severity of Your judgment but by the greatness of Your mercy; through Jesus
Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and forever.
People: Amen.
Old Testament Reading
Isaiah 25:6–9
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On this mountain the LORD of hosts will make for all peoples
a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wine,
of rich food full of marrow, of aged wine well refined.
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And he will swallow up on this mountain
the covering that is cast over all peoples,
the veil that is spread over all nations.
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He will swallow up death forever;
and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from all faces,
and the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth,
for the LORD has spoken.
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It will be said on that day,
“Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, that he might save us.
This is the LORD; we have waited for him;
let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.”
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
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Gradual (spoken responsively)
Ps. 91:11; 103:1
He will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways.
Bless the LORD, O my soul,
and all that is within me, bless his holy name!
Epistle Reading
Philippians 4:4–13
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Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5Let your reasonableness be
known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6do not be anxious about anything, but in
everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made
known to God. 7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will
guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just,
whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any
excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9What
you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things,
and the God of peace will be with you.
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I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern
for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11Not that
I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be
content. 12I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and
every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger,
abundance and need. 13I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Alleluia and Verse (p.156)
C Alleluia.
Lord, to whom shall we go?
You have the words of eternal life.
Alleluia, alleluia.
Holy Gospel
Matthew 22:1–14
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Leader: The Holy Gospel according to St Matthew, the twenty-second chapter.
People: (sung) Glory to You, O Lord.
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Again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying,
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“The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast
for his son, 3and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding
feast, but they would not come. 4Again he sent other servants, saying, ‘Tell those
who are invited, See, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves have
been slaughtered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding feast.’ 5But they
paid no attention and went off, one to his farm, another to his business, 6while the
rest seized his servants, treated them shamefully, and killed them. 7The king was
angry, and he sent his troops and destroyed those murderers and burned their city.
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Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding feast is ready, but those invited were
not worthy. 9Go therefore to the main roads and invite to the wedding feast as
many as you find.’ 10And those servants went out into the roads and gathered all
whom they found, both bad and good. So the wedding hall was filled with guests.
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“But when the king came in to look at the guests, he saw there a man who had
no wedding garment. 12And he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here
without a wedding garment?’ And he was speechless. 13Then the king said to the
attendants, ‘Bind him hand and foot and cast him into the outer darkness. In that
place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ 14For many are called, but few
are chosen.”
Leader: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
People: (sung) Praise to You, O Christ.
Children's Message
Sermon Hymn “Come to Calvary's Holy Mountain” LSB 435
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Come to Calv’ry’s holy mountain,
Sinners, ruined by the fall;
Here a pure and healing fountain
Flows for you, for me, for all,
In a full, perpetual tide,
Opened when our Savior died.
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Come in poverty and meanness,
Come defiled, without, within;
From infection and uncleanness,
From the leprosy of sin,
Wash your robes and make them white;
Ye shall walk with God in light.
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Come in sorrow and contrition,
Wounded, impotent, and blind;
Here the guilty, free remission,
Here the troubled, peace may find.
Health this fountain will restore;
They that drink shall thirst no more.
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They that drink shall live forever;
’Tis a soul-renewing flood.
God is faithful; God will never
Break His covenant of blood,
Signed when our Redeemer died,
Sealed when He was glorified.
Sermon “What to Wear”
Apostles’ Creed (p.159)
C I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried.
He descended into hell.
The third day He rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven
and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.
From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.
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I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy Christian Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life T everlasting. Amen.
Prayer of the Church
Offering
Matthew 22:5 ‘But they paid no attention and went off, one to his farm, another to his
business.’ The invitation to join God in His feast and in His work is easily ignored. The rest of
life seems so much more pressing, and we tend to think that there will be another time when
we can catch back up with God. But what joys are we missing when we set aside God’s
invitation to join Him in His plans and purposes? What inheritance are we trading for the
world’s bowl of pottage?
Offertory (p. 159)
C What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits to me?
I will offer the sacrifice of thanksgiving and will call on the name of the Lord.
I will take the cup of salvation and will call on the name of the Lord.
I will pay my vows to the Lord now in the presence of all His people,
in the courts of the Lord's house, in the midst of you, O Jerusalem.
Prayers
The Lord's Prayer (p. 162)
Benediction
Closing Hymn “Sent Forth by God's Blessing” LSB 643
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Sent forth by God’s blessing,
Our true faith confessing,
The people of God from His dwelling take leave.
The Supper is ended.
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O now be extended
The fruits of this service in all who believe.
The seed of His teaching,
Receptive souls reaching,
Shall blossom in action for God and for all.
His grace did invite us,
His love shall unite us
To work for God’s kingdom and answer His call.
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With praise and thanksgiving
To God ever-living,
The tasks of our ev’ryday life we will face.
Our faith ever sharing,
In love ever caring,
Embracing His children of each tribe and race.
With Your feast You feed us,
With Your light now lead us;
Unite us as one in this life that we share.
Then may all the living
With praise and thanksgiving
Give honor to Christ and His name that we bear.
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News & Notes
20805 Middlebelt Rd. Farmington Hills, MI 48336
Church: 248-474-0675 School: 248-474-2488
www.stpaulsfarmington.com
SERVING YOU AT ST. PAUL’S
Pastor: Rev. Andrew Becker
Principal/Choir Director: David S. Kusch
Preschool Directors/Teachers: Robin Croft, Karen Roedel
Sunday School Director: Dawn Kivimaki
Sunday School Teachers: Amy Becker, Lori Smith, Carol Smolka, Robin Ward, Christine Wiersig,
Office: Ginny McDonald, Bonnie Swindell
Teachers: North - Ellen Mills, Karyn Donal, Beth Scheeres, Tom Pichan, Loren Sheppard
South - Judy Schwaegerle, Martin Roedel, Jim Hoeft, Loren Sheppard
SERVING YOU TODAY:
Pastor:
Organist:
Altar Guild:
Acolytes:
Communion Saturday:
Ushers Sunday:
Reader:
WORSHIP ATTENDANCE
Saturday, October 4 - 47
Pastor Andrew Becker
Saturday: Dr. Brian Altevogt, CUAA Sunday: Tom Schroeder
Lydia, Gayle
Saturday: Dillon O’Reilly Sunday: Catie Becker, Chianne Reusser
Joe Soukup, Max Heise
Steve Rooker, Steve Aumann, John Rousseau, Doug Eiben,
Richard Shipton
Tom Hemming
Sunday, October 5 - 116
ALTAR FLOWERS
Altar flowers this week were given by Nancy Adams in thanksgiving for the USA! Payment for
flowers can be dropped off in the church office. Please make all checks ($40) payable to
Farmington Florist. Thank you!
TODAY’S COFFEE HOUR
The Coffee Hour is provided by the Preschool Staff and Families. The Free will offering will go for
the Live Nativity on Wednesday evening December 10th before Soup & Salad Supper and the
Preschool Christmas Program. Thank you! Looking ahead to that, we will need an open tent,
straw and corn stalks, and Pageant costumes.
Please talk to Preschool staff if you can help with these items.
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ADULT BIBLE STUDIES "Wisdom will save you from the ways of the wicked men"
Day
Sunday
Sunday
Wednesday
Thursday
Time
10:45 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
Room
Lunch Room
Bible Study Rm.
Bible Study Rm.
Bible Study Rm.
Topic
Mormons
Acts
Luke Part II – begins 9/10
Revelation
Leader
Pastor Becker
Dan Wiersig
Gayle Kubat
Joe Soukup
BIBLE CLASS FOR GRADES 7 – 12
7th – 12th GRADE BIBLE CLASS: We will finish our lesson on King Hezekiah, another courageous
hero of the faith. We meet in the 3rd/4th grade room at 10:45 a.m. See you there!
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
We will study Genesis 12:1-20. God calls Abraham to carry out His plan of salvation. Jesus
Christ fulfills God’s plan for us and all people.
IN YOUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK
Prayers for Healing: For Debbie Woodfield (Robert & Charleen’s daughter-in-law), Scott Adwell
(Gail Peterson’s son), Oscar Foust, JoAnne Sypniewski (Karyn Donal’s aunt), Mike Malmo
(John’s brother -lymphoma), Pat O’Reilly, Marie Johnson and Jackie and Nancy – all friends of
Phyllis Bibbs, Stephen Knox, Mary Thode, Marty Aumann, Michele Myers (Gloria’s daughter-inlaw - stroke), Shirley Angwin, Deborah Burger.
Prayers for Safety: For all who serve in the military including Douglas Miller (Les & Lois
Biermann’s son-in-law), Philip Rousseau, Lt. Commander Michael Sypniewski (Karyn Donal's
cousin) serving in the Navy, Scott Ellwart, Brandon Blue (husband d of Herb & Nancy Engling's
granddaughter), Aaron Kingsbury (grandson of Dolores Roy), Lt. Michael Kurtti, Steven Henry
(son of Mike & Tina Henry), Captain Andrew Mettler (grandson of Irene Sutter and former St.
Paul's student), Scott McIntyre (grandson of Margaret McIntyre), Eric Howard, contract worker
in Afghanistan.
Prayers for God's Continued Grace and Mercy: For Marlene Heise, August Korte, Whitney
Craven (cancer), Laura Geletzke (cancer), Ann Funk (Kami Ott’s step-mother), Sarah Groeneveld,
Billy Rooker, Sheila & Carol (Donna Julien’s daughters), Betti Slack, Marie Sorenson, Eleanor
Dosh, Dale Ward, Shirley McCreadie, Eliana Zopf, Gordon Peacock.
Prayers of Comfort: For Cathy Flinchum and family at the death of her nephew.
Special Prayers: For James and Andrea Ballantine who became members of St. Paul’s by
Proclamation of Faith.
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THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 12, 2014 AT A GLANCE
Regular Office Hours Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2014:
9:15 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Worship
Bible Study & Sunday School
Board of Parish Education
Youth Campfire
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2014:
*No School – Daycare is available 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Finance
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2014:
*No School – Daycare is available 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
Board of Properties work night
3:30 p.m.
Rummage Sale set-up
6:15 p.m.
Exercise
6:30 p.m.
Board of Properties
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014:
9:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
Rummage Sale set-up
Bible Study
Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2014:
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
12:10 p.m.
Rummage Sale
Bible Study
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2014:
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Rummage Sale
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2014:
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Rummage Sale
Market Day pick-up
Confirmation Class
Worship with Communion
MISSING
Justine Smith is looking for her Caravan pop-up tent that was used for Oktoberfest. The tent is
in a bag with her name on it. If anyone knows the whereabouts of her tent, please contact the
church office.
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WOMEN’S LEAGUE NEWS
Our thanks to the lay ministers for serving at coffee hour on LWML Sunday. Also, to
Kristen Stout for the beautiful bell program.
The Fall Rummage Sale is October 16-18. Please save your treasures - gently used
clothing, household items, dishes and small furniture. We also host a bake sale and we thank
you for your donations of delicious baked goods. We appreciate all the help you can provide,
and we know you will enjoy a wonderful time of fellowship.
CRAFTERS WANTED! Table rental is $25. Set-up will be Friday, from 6-9 p.m.
The annual St. Paul’s Craft Bazaar will be held on Saturday, November 15th, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
If interested, please contact Cheryl Johnson at (734) 560-9278 or call the church office.
LWML WAYNE OAK HILLS ZONE FALL RALLY
Ladies, it is once again time to invite your friends and come to enjoy a time of fellowship, learn
about and experience some mission work going on in our own backyard. Our Wayne Oak Hills
Zone LWML is having a fall rally at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church in Livonia, Saturday,
October 25, we will begin promptly at 9:00am-12:00. We will have a short business meeting;
meet Patti Jacques, Executive Director of Gifts for All God’s Children, assemble some hygiene
bags and make some beaded crosses for inner city children and enjoy refreshments. Mark 9:37
"Whoever welcomes one of these little children in My name welcomes Me...." join us to learn
and support the work God has given us to do. There is an in-gathering, each church is being
asked to bring 50+ specific items, please ask or look for the in-gathering box. Plan to join us.
YOUTH NEWS
Our next event for all 7th – 12th graders will take place TODAY. We will meet at church at 5:30
p.m. to go to Salem Lutheran’s Camp Whalen at 12601 Hibner Rd., Hartland MI. Please sign up
on the Youth Bulletin Board in the hallway! DRIVERS ARE NEEDED. We will have a campfire,
games, food and fellowship. We plan to arrive back at church by 9:30 pm. Please ask Pastor and
Mrs. Becker or Mr. and Mrs. Roedel if you have any questions.
ST. PAUL’S PRESCHOOL NEWS
St. Paul’s Day Care, Preschool and Young Fives still have some availability for the
2014-15 school year! Day Care is available from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday –
Friday, and we offer Preschool for 3 and 4 year olds as well as a Young Fives program
for children that will be 5 years old but are not ready for Kindergarten. Check it out!
P. B. and J. (Parents, Babies and Jesus) is for 6 months through preschool aged children
and their parent or guardian. We will have Jesus Time with Music, Snack Time, Project and Play
Time. The next sessions will be October 22, November 19 and December 17. The P.B. and J.
that meets on Wednesday October 22nd will be a Harvest Party. Have your little one wear a
costume if you’d like. A reminder the time is from 10:00-11:00 am in the Young Fives Room.
Please join Mrs. Karen Roedel for this discovery time. The cost is just $5 per family to cover the
snack and project. Call (248) 474-2488 or email Karen at mkroedel@hotmail.com.
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STEWARDSHIP CORNER
God’s love is the energizing power so essential to every life. Christ’s love summons us to a
secure and happy life of repentance, forgiveness, and sanctification. “For Christ’s love compels
us, because we are convinced that One died for all, therefore all died. And He died for all that
those who live should no longer live for themselves but for Him Who died for them and was
raised again” (2 Corinthians 5:14-15). Because of God’s love, we put away all idols which the
devil, the world, and our own sinful nature place before us. That love causes us to put duties
before pleasures, to love God and our neighbors.
NEWS FROM YOUR SCHOOL, CONCORDIA!
CLASSROOM NOTES from Mr. Jim Hoeft (7th & 8th Grade Teacher & Co-Athletic Director)
(Each week a different teacher makes a report.)
The school year is going strong here at Concordia. The 7th & 8th grade class has been a lot
of fun to teach this year. These eighteen students are a very helpful and hard-working bunch!
We are now seven weeks into the school year. Wow! How time flies! The 7th & 8th grade
students recently went on a field trip to the Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills as a
wrap-up to the novel we read in class. It was a great experience as the students were able to
take a guided tour of the exhibits and meet a survivor of this horrific period in our world’s
history. I’m sure the students will remember this field trip for the rest of their lives.
The soccer season is winding down. The Knights are 5-2 this season. The Knights will be
playing in the Division 1 bracket of the WLAL playoffs for the 2nd consecutive season. They are
playing well and are looking to do some damage in the upcoming playoffs this week. With a win,
the Knights will advance to the WLAL Division 1 Championship match on Saturday, October 18,
at Lutheran High Westland. See the Knightly Knews for details about the upcoming tournament.
The girls volleyball teams are also winding down their seasons. The JV team participated
in the Wildcat Invitational on Saturday, October 10, which concludes their season. The Varsity
team will compete in the WLAL Division 1 League tournament on Saturday, October 18 at
Lutheran High Westland to conclude their very successful season! GO KNIGHTS!!!
Please continue to pray for our students and staff as we strive to educate students in the
ways of the Lord!
CLS FACULTY AT PCW CONFERENCE NEXT WEEK
School will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, October 13-14 because the faculty is attending
the Professional Church Workers Conference at the Adoba Hotel in Dearborn. The conference is
sponsored by the LCMS Michigan District and is for all church workers, not just teachers.
Pastors, DCE’s, and other congregational ministry workers will be attending as well. It has been
several years since all the church workers of the district have gathered together.
The
conference includes joint worship, keynote presentations, and eight workshop sessions with
over 100 presenters.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. ROEDEL
On Tuesday, October 14 at the LCMS Michigan District Professional Church Workers Conference,
Mr. Martin Roedel will be recognized for 40 years of service in the teaching ministry. We give
thanks to God for the blessing Mr. Roedel has been to his students and their families at
Concordia, St. Paul’s, and the other schools he has served in the Midwest. Congratulations
Marty!
CHRISTMAS GREENS AND POINSETTIAS SALE
Students in Grades 5-8 will be selling Christmas Greens and Poinsettias through November 11.
Proceeds go to help pay for their class trips. For Grades 5-6 it is their Outdoor Education Week
in February and for Grades 7-8 it is their trip to Washington, D.C. Order forms are also available
at each campus. Orders must be received by November 11. Items will be delivered on
November 25.
CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE: www.concordials.org
Our website is always being updated. We would encourage you to check it out every couple of
weeks or so to see what is happening at your school, Concordia. Click on “news” and then “past
events” to see photographs of past events.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR - Listen to “The Lutheran Hour” every Sunday on Detroit WDFN (1130) @ 6:30 a.m.,
WRDT (560) @ 12:00 p.m. and on XM Satellite Radio Dial 170 @ 1 p.m.
ST. PAUL'S FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAN & BOTTLE DRIVE
Thanks so much for your continued support.
REVENUE and BUDGET REPORT
*New Fiscal Year Begins August 1st
2014-15
Required
Received
Over(Short)
8/31
$11,323.71
9/7
$11,323.71
9/14
$11,323.71
9/21
$11,323.71
9/28
$11,323.71
$7,107.70
($4,216.01)
$9,196.01
($2,127.70)
$9,877.71
($1,446.00)
$9,360.02
($1,963.69)
$11,210.89
($112.82)
$56,618.56
$51,910.16
($4,708.40)
$67,942.27
$61,106.17
($6,836.10)
$79,265.98
$70,883.88
($8,382.10)
$90,589.69
$80,243.90
($10,345.79)
$101,913.40
$91,454.79
($10,458.61)
Cumulative:
Required YTD
Received YTD
Over(Short)
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OKTOBERFEST 2014
Octoberfest at St. Paul's was a wonderful day! Even though the weather started out dicey,
it didn't rain and we were able to get outside and enjoy the beer tent, the cornhole boards, the
giant Jenga, and the gorgeous new cars! The food was plentiful and the beer and wine flowed!
There are so many reasons to be thankful, but number one here is that God has blessed us with a
loving, generous congregation. Please know that if I omit someone, its not intentional - I'm
grateful to all the terrific folks that worked so hard to make this event such a success!
Thanks to Pastor and Amy Becker for handling all things "Car Show" - the cars were
gorgeous and the t-shirts so classy! Thank you to Rick LaChance and Dick Dawkins and the
dealerships that loaned us those pretty new cars and also to Steve Rooker and Roger St Pierre for
bringing their personal vehicles to drool over.
Kitchen ladies - you were amazing! We served hundreds of pounds of food, thanks to your
hard work! Thank you Mary Rooker and Karen Roedel for organizing the kitchen line-up. Gail
Peterson, Cathy Flinchum, Robin Croft, Christine Wiersig, Shannon Steward, Gloria Myers,
Karen Roedel , Shirley Eiben, Kathe Schutz, Ginny McDonald and Carol Smolka- you all were
incredible and I thank you from the bottom of my heart! Thank you to Julie LaChance for
handling check out and to Heather Molnar, Sara Haller, and Amy Becker for selling tickets,
checking ID's, and handling the raffles. Your smiling faces made everyone feel so welcome!
Special thanks to Corinne and Jon Schlueter and Justine Smith for loaning us tents, and to Jim
and Ginny McDonald for final clean-up and washing of tables, etc.
Board of Elders - your beer pulling skills are what legends are made of. Thank you to Ron
Smolka, Jeff Haller, John Burhop, Todd Zaske, John Rousseau, Ross Bremer, Joe Soukop, Steve
Rooker, and Tom Hemming for keeping the beer and wine flowing. Thank you to Dan Haller and
Jeff Haller for grilling those brats and dogs to perfection.
Thank you, Pat Schultz and Charlene Woodfield for not only sharing your baking skills
with your delicious apple strudel and apple cake, but for donating the desserts - pure profit!
Thank you from all of us!
Thank you, Jim Molnar for taking care of the music - I was still hearing those great tunes
the next day - and for making the awesome Jenga game. Thanks to Dan Haller, Adam Haller,
Jeff Haller, and Jim Molnar for bringing their Cornhole boards to share. We need to set up a
tournament!
Special thanks to Russ Lapworth and Arts Rental for letting us use that terrific grill, the
coolers, and the Pepsi cart. Thanks to Adam Haller, Dan Haller, and Steve Rooker for taking
back those items after the event. Thank you to Bruce Howard to setting up and taking down the
temporary fencing to keep us legal with the State of Michigan.
Thank you also, to Thrivent, Gordon Chevrolet, Suburban Chrysler Dodge, Jeep, Ram of
Garden City, Red Holman, and Bill Brown Ford for sponsoring our very first Octoberfest. We
appreciate your support more than we can say.
To all who helped and I've neglected to mention - my apologies. Thank you everyone who
came to eat and support our congregation. We are already looking forward to next year!
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Saint Paul’s comes together as the Body of Christ. As with any body certain parts are talented
in certain areas and certain parts have duties elsewhere. (1 Corinthians 12) The body of Christ
at St. Paul’s seeks to draw upon those talents that are held in the body of Christ through
election of officers. For the upcoming election there are many posts available. It is the duty of
the Nominating Committee to present the congregation a slate of candidates from which to
choose. At least two candidates for every office. To do that we need your help.
In this, and following bulletins we will list those jobs that are due for election and a
description of their duties. If you believe you have a desire to serve the congregation in the
capacity of one of these offices, and have no conflict of interest in serving in that office,
please submit you name to Pastor Becker, Mike Adams, or John Burhop. With your help we
can gather a strong slate of candidates to serve the body here at St. Paul’s.
Offices in need of a candidate are:
Chairman of the Congregation
a. Shall preside at all meetings of the congregation and Parish
Planning Council;
b. Carry out the expressed will of the congregation as embodied
in the resolutions of the Voters' Assembly;
c. Member ex-officio on all Boards and Committees.
Vice-Chairman of the Congregation
a. In the absence of the Chairman shall preside at meetings of the
Voters' Assembly and Parish Planning Council;
b. Shall serve on the Call Committee and Nominations Committee;
c. Be available for whatever duties the Chairman may assign
d. In the event of a vacancy of the Chairman, he shall succeed to the
office of Chairman for the remainder of the term.
Congregational Secretary
a. Serve on the Board of Communications;
b. Be present at all meetings of the Voters' Assembly and shall
enter the minutes of said meeting in a permanent record;
c. Be present at all meetings of the Planning Council and
shall enter the minutes of said meeting in a permanent
record;
d. Publish meeting time and agenda for all Voters' Assembly
meetings and Parish Planning Council meetings in the church's
Bulletin according to the rules of the Constitution and By-Laws;
e. Duplicate and distribute the minutes of the Voters' Assembly
and Parish Planning Minutes to the Officers and the
Congregation.
More next week.
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