Sunday, October 1
LWML Sunday
8:30am Traditional Worship with Communion
9:45am Bible Study
9:45am Sunday School
10:45am Word & Song Worship with Communion
Monday, October 2
6:30pm Elder’s Meeting
Tuesday, October 3
6:00pm AA Meeting
Wednesday, October 4
11:00am Confessional Bible Study/Brown Bag Lunch
4:30pm Confirmation Class
Thursday, October 5
6:30pm Handbell Rehearsal
6:30pm Male Chorus Rehearsal
7:30pm Cantare Choir
Saturday, October 7
9:00am Quilter’s Group
Sunday, October 8
8:30am Traditional Worship with Communion
9:45am Bible Study
9:45am Sunday School
10:45am Word & Song Worship
Bible Reading Plan
Friday– 1 Corinthians 7, 2 Chronicles 18-21
Saturday– Proverbs 16, Psalm 106
Sunday– Off
Monday– 1 Cor. 8-9, 2 Chronicles 22-24
Tuesday– 1 Cor. 10:1-22, 2 Chronicles 25-28
Wednesday-1 Cor. 10:23-11:34, 2 Chronicles 29-31
Thursday– 1 Cor. 12:1-11, 2 Chronicles 32-33
Friday– 1 Cor. 12:12-13:13, 2 Chronicles 34-36
Saturday– Proverbs 17, Psalm 107
Sunday– Off
LWML Sunday
Sunday, October 1st, we celebrate Lutheran Women in Mission Sunday (LWML). The LWML is an official auxiliary of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Since 1942, the LWML has focused on affirming each woman’s relationship with Christ, encouraging and equipping women to live out their Christian lives in active mission ministries and to support global missions. The theme for this year’s celebration service is The King is Coming. We could easily become down and out because of the evil of our world, and quickly give up because of the constant bad news; but hope, peace, joy, and love is the promise of our God for His people. Christ is the King of Glory! The Gospel is our only hope, as the King of glory comes in, with, and through the Gospel, as we were buried with Him in Baptism and raised with Him to a new life! In recognition of the LWML, we encourage all the wear the color purple on Sunday.
St. Stephen is sponsoring the Wednesday night dinner at St. Paul, Pontiac on October 11.
Please sign up at the Welcome Desk to donate food, funds or to volunteer your time.
LWML Servant Day
Saturday, October 14 from 10am-1pm
Hosted by St. Paul, Pontiac
1133 Joslyn Ave, Pontiac
248-758-9019
10:00am Continental Breakfast
10:30am Making Personal Care Kits
11:30am Devotional
12:00pm Hands-on Craft
12:30pm Light Lunch
(soup, salad, breadsticks)
*Bring one new dark colored bath towel
** RSVP by Wednesday, October 11th
Seniors & Friends October Potluck & Program
The world is a very different place than we remember. Have you ever pondered about what you should do during an active shooter event? Please Join us on Thursday, October 19th at 12pm, when we will be host Lt Bartle and Emergency Manager Brosnan from the Waterford Police Department. They have over 50 years of law enforcement experience, written hundreds of emergency plans and have over 2 decades of experience with SWAT. They are happy to have the difficult conversations with us and help each of us form a plan for our survival. Please bring a favorite dish to pass and designate what you’re bringing on the sign up sheet at the Welcome Desk.
For questions, call Irma Hoops 248-459-1038.
Trunk or Treat/Fall Festival
Everyone is invited to our annual Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 28 @ 10:30am. We will have cider and donuts. We are looking for people to host a trunk, donate
individually wrapped candy, and help with set up &clean up.
Visit the sign up sheet in the lobby!
Questions? Contact Dave Fleming 248-217-8865
Beyond the Breakwater Engaging Your Church in the Community
You are invited to attend one of three events at Messiah Lutheran Church of Bullock Creek. You will learn what Beyond the
Breakwater is all about-mobilizing the church and caring for the community. Following an introduction, you will spend some time in the community to observe & experience the concept in action. You can choose a one-day or two-day event. Event dates are
October 3 or October 24, or October 24 & 25. To register visit the Michigan District’s upcoming events page at
https://michigandistrict.org/event/
Michigan District Board of Directors Listening Event
The Michigan District BOD is hosting a Listening Event on
Monday, October 16, 6:30-8:00pm at St. John Lutheran Church, Fraser, 16339 E 14 Mile Rd. Fraser Mi 48026.
Pastors, church workers, church leaders, and members are encouraged to attend.
The Board seeks input in the following areas:
· What should the BOD know about ministry in this region?
· What unmet needs do the congregations have?
· What mission opportunities exist in the region?
There is no registration to attend this event
Lutheran High North West News
8th Grade Families, LHNW will be accepting applications for the Class of 2028 starting October 1, 2023. For more information,
contact the admissions office at 248-852-6677. To apply for admission, visit www.LutheranNorthwest.com/apply.
You are invited to LHNW Homecoming on Friday, October 6th. All elementary school students get free admission to the 7pm game. Students grades K-8 are invited to join the pre-game Punt, Pass & Kick Competition from 5-6pm
Learn more at www.LutheranNorthwest.com/events
Harvest: A Hymn Festival with David Cherwien
Friday, November 10, 2023– 7:00pm
St. Peter Lutheran Church
17051 24 Mile Road, Macomb, MI 48042
Dr. David Cherwien, organist
Adult Choir of St. Peter-Macomb
Reflections by Susan Palo Cherwien
Free Admission
Questions? Contact St. Peter office 586-781-3434
Exploring a Widows Group at Christ Lutheran Church, Milford
Parish Fellowship at Christ Lutheran, Milford has received a suggestion to start a widows support group. They would like to explore this possibility and meet with or know who would be interested.
WIDOWS GROUP INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Friday, October 20, 2023
10:00am
Please RSVP to attend the meeting or add your name to the list
Contact Lisa Johnson
parishfellowship@christlutheranmilford.org
810-599-4955
Michigan March For Life
Wednesday, November 8
Michigan State Capitol Building, Lansing
11:00am Rally 12:00pm March
Get more details at RTL.org/event/march
Questions? Contact Pastor Ken Stults 616-745-0382
Free Vaccination Clinic at St. Paul, Pontiac
St. Paul Community Lutheran Church is hosting a FREE vaccination clinic on Wednesday, October 4 from 4pm to 6pm. Rite-Aid Pharmacy is bringing vaccinations for flu, pneumonia, shingles, covid boosters, DTAP, and RSV which will have a copay.
Sign up now to reserve your spot. St. John Lutheran will be hosting the Family Dinner that night as well, so get a free dinner and a vaccination. Bring the whole family and enjoy a nice meal and get vaccinated. Call the church office to sign up, 248-758-9019. You will need your ID and insurance card and booster card when you arrive.
Church Worker Scholarship Fund
Do you know that St. Stephen has a Scholarship Fund established specifically for the education of church workers? We would like to add more money to this fund to encourage people who may be in need of a scholarship to reach their goal of becoming a church worker. This could include a preschool administrator, a teacher in a parochial school, a music director, a deacon or deaconess, or a pastor. Please support this ministry by making an offering to St. Stephen Lutheran Church and earmarking it for the Church Worker Scholarship Fund.
Application forms will be available in the church office.