Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday, April 20, 3:00 pm on our grounds. Donations of individually wrapped candy are much appreciated!

We are Planning to have an Easter Breakfast on Easter Sunday, April 21 in the Dorcas room, 8-9:45 am. Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Fruit, Yogurt & Granola and Coffee Cakes will be served. We are looking for donations of homemade coffee cakes.

Save the Date - Our next PTO dinner out will be at Italia Gardens on Miller Rd. on April 25, Noon-8:00 pm. Families will need to present a flyer to the wait staff in order for us to receive the profit. We will receive 20% of the profit! Flyers will be available before that day. Thanks to all who participated at Fuddruckers - PTO received $186.

LWML Crossroads Spring Rally - Saturday, April 27 at Franklin Avenue Mission, 2210 N. Franklin, Flint. Coffee at 8:30, Communion Service at 9:00 am. Potluck Luncheon - please bring a dish to pass. Speaker - Pastor Brad Yops; Servant Event - Cleaning tables & chairs, dress ready to work; Ingathering - Adult diapers and wipes, Meijer & Walmart gift cards.

Congregational Voters Meeting - May 19, following worship. The Council urges everyone to participate and consider running for an office. The following positions are up for election this year: President, Board of Elders, Board of Evangelism, Board of Family Life/Christian Care, Board of Trustees and Board of Christian Growth.

Our School Collects Box Tops for Education and Bueche’s Receipts - You may turn them into the office or put them in the slot next to the drinking fountain in the narthex.

Life Quote for Sunday, April 7: “Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!” (Psalm 126:5). Choosing life isn’t always easy. Enduring illnesses, giving birth, caring for children, and speaking truth in love often involve suffering. However, our good Lord forms all people—and their circumstances—for Himself. And life received from Him brings celebrations that eclipse all sorrows. Whoever trusts Christ’s grace will also take hold of His glory

(Philippians 3:8-11).Worship Attendance

March 31 - 139

Bible Readings for 4/14Deuteronomy 32:36-39; Philippians 2:5-11; Gospel TBD

April 7, 2019

Fifth Sunday in Lent

St. Paul Lutheran Church402 S. Ballenger Hwy.

Flint, Michigan810-239-6200

School 810-239-6733www.stpaulflint.com

Sunday School / Bible Class — 9:00-9:45 a.m.Worship — 10:00 a.m.

Jeffrey Walsh, Family Life PastorBrant Engel, Vacancy Pastor

David Hensler, Visitation PastorDeri Mick, Deacon

Mary Lynn Buck, PrincipalMark Bolton, Director of Church and School Music

As We Gather

Lent is not the most naturally enjoyable season of the Church Year; the mood of the season does not seem nearly as joyful as the excitement of Christmas or the celebration of the resurrection. However, there is much in which we can rejoice this day! As we fix our eyes on Jesus, who comes to us by His Word and Spirit, we behold Him who was rejected for our redemption, forsaken for our forgiveness, and sacrificed for our salvation. Christ alone is our joy! Today we join with Paul and believers of every place and time in casting everything else aside and finding joy—true, lasting, eternal joy—in “the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:8). In this season of repentance and renewal, Jesus comes to us and fills us with His very presence and peace.

News & Notes

St. Paul and Christ the King Lutheran Churches of Flint are hosting a Fundraiser for Pastor Jeffrey and Joanne Walsh TODAY in the gym. A few spots for dinner 12:30-2:00 are available. If you are unable to join us but would like to donate, please make checks payable to Christ the King or Pastor Walsh. Our Quilters group made a beautiful queen size quilt that will be displayed and auctioned (silent auction) during the dinner. Money from the sale of the quilt will be given to the Walsh family.

Thank You! To everyone who supported our 16th annual Spirit Dinner/Auction. About $18,600 was raised for School Improvements, specifically playground upgrades. We appreciate everyone who attended, donated auction items and funds, bid on and bought items, donated to the Annual Fund, and volunteered.

School Open Houses - Thank you to those who refer families to our school. Two more open houses are planned for this week, April 9 & 11, 5 - 7:30 pm with the Kindergarten Round-up at 6:30. Let your friends and family know!

Easter Plants to decorate our chancel may be ordered through TODAY. The cost per plant is $7.50 for Easter Lilies or Tulips and they may be taken home following the 10:00 am Easter Sunday Worship. Forms and envelopes are available in the hallway.

Euchre Night - Last One Until September - The second Saturday of the month, as usual - April 13. Sign up in the hallway. Please join us for good food and good fellowship! And great EUCHRE. Hope to see you there!!

SOS (Seniors of St. Paul) Luncheon - Tuesday, April 16, 11:30 am at Sorrentos. Please call Sherl Kah to make your reservation, 810-240-2586.

Welcome!

Thank you for being with us. Whether this is your first time with us or you come here on a regular basis, it is our sincere desire that your faith in Jesus Christ will be strengthened and encouraged.

We invite you and your family to join us for our various Sunday Morning and mid-week Bible Studies. If you would like to speak with Pastor please indicate that on the Friendship Register.

Communion Note

If you intend to receive the Lord’s Supper please take time to review the Communion Card in the pew rack. This card is intended to assist you in your preparation for communion.We offer both the individual and the common cup. If you choose the individual cup, please hold it until the bearer of the common cup passes so he knows that you have already received Christ’s blood.Non-alcoholic wine is available for those who have a sensitivity to the alcohol in wine. It is in the center of the communion tray. Gluten-free wafers are also available. Please mention to the pastor or elder distributing the wafers that you would like one.

Our Worship

Opening Hymn - “Christ is Our Cornerstone” - p. 912

Divine Service Setting 3 - p. 184

Bible Readings - Isaiah 43:16-21; Phil. 3:4-14; Luke 20:9-20

Hymn of the Day - “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” - p. 425

Message - Pastor Engel

Communion - “All Depends on Our Possessing” - p. 732“God Gives a New Beginning”

“Just As I Am, without One Plea” - p. 570

Closing - “Abide, O Dearest Jesus” - p. 919

Week of 4/7 Events

Today 9:00 - Bible Class, DR10:00 - Worship/HC12:30 - Walsh Fundraiser Dinner

Monday, 4/87:00 - Personnel

Tuesday, 4/99:30 - Altar Guild, DR5-7:30 - School Open House6:30 - Kdg. Round-up6:30 - PTO

Wednesday, 4/109:30 - Women’s Bible Study11:00 - Lenten Worship

Thursday, 4/115-7:30 - School Open House6:30 - Kdg. Round-up6:15 - Handbells7:30 - Choir

Friday, 4/126:30 am - Free Coffee Friday for McLaren

Saturday, 4/13Noon - P. Pruett FuneralNoon - Evangelism Comm. Lunch for Kettering Students5:45 - Euchre Night

Sunday, 4/149:00 - Sunday School 10:00 - Worship/HC11:30 - Deaf Church

Prayer Requests

Members: Gail DesGrange, Pastor & Joanne Walsh, Bill Hull, Amy Hawkins, Rose Palo, Berta Wilhelm, Jackie Brooks, Sharon Rotta, Shirley Orvis, Shirley Guerin, Janet Parry, Bob Florine, Bill Carah, Alana Rich, Peggy Stanfill, Ed Havlichek

Family of: Penny Pruett, died 3/31

Surgery: Jim Stallings; Elizabeth Erlenbeck-Soik (daughter of Erlenbecks), 4/9

Family & Friends: Wesley Beebe, Wayne Domke, Vivian Cardinal, Pat Caughlin, Randy (brother of Linda DeLao)

Missionary: Pastor Khonin

Active Duty Military: Nathan Seibt, Michael Oberley, Joshua Saha, Spencer Worden, Tyler & Ashley Wiles, Pastor Chad Boggs, Jacob Ellis