St. Paul United Church of Christ, Taylor
January 26, 2025
“Do you see this woman?” ~ Luke 7:44
Human hurt is not easy on the eyes. Yet there is something fundamentally good about taking time to see a person. ~Max Lucado
Ringing of the Bell
Announcements/ Welcome Pastor Cheryl Schalm
Prelude Ava Janus, Music Director
*Call to Worship Nancy Rabb, liturgist
One: Where ignorance, pride, self-love and insensitivity have fractured life in community,
All: Give Your light, O God of love.
One: Where injustice and oppression have broken the spirit of peoples,
All: Give Your light, O God who frees.
One: Where hunger and poverty, illness and death have made life an unbearable burden,
All: Give Your light, O God of grace.
One: Where dry bones lie,
All: Breath into them Your Spirit of Life
*Hymn No. 561 “It Is Well With My Soul”
Installation of Council officers Suzanne Mrowka, President
*Prayer of the Day Nancy Rabb, liturgist
Father God, you are the God of our valleys and one day every valley will be filled with the knowledge of your glory. But God today, our valleys are full of bones. Our world and our communities, our neighborhoods, and our church, even our hearts have bones." Breath into us your spirit and bring to life every part of us that we would live according to Your pur-poses and plan. We ask all this through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Anthem Chancel Choir
Mission Point Blessings & Opportunities
Street Medicine Morgan Schalm
February Mission, LA Wildfire Relief
Morning Prayer & Blessings Pastor Schalm
The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
*Hymn No. 556 “Trust and Obey”
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
*Doxology
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow; praise Him all creatures
here below. Praise Him above ye heavenly host; praise Father,
Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Holy Baptism (pew card) Maeve Gracelynn Rischel
*Hymn No. 75 “I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry”
First Lesson Ezekiel 37:1-10 Nancy Rabb, liturgist
New Testament Lesson Ephesians 2:1-10
Message “Stick and Stones and Broken Bones,” Pastor Schalm
Music Video “Dry Bones” ~ Lauren Daigle
*Dismissal with Blessing
Postlude/ Recessional Please remain in your pews as the Light of Christ leads the way into the world at the close of service.
*Congregation standing as you are able.
INSTALLATION OF COUNCIL OFFICERS
President Timothy Ruffner
Second Vice-President Suzanne Mrowka
Treasurer Dan Case (1 year term)
Elder Wendy Warner (3 year term)
Trustee Toni Hill (1 year term)
Auxiliary Roster Kari Cappello, Teri Staffeld, Fred Miller
ST PAUL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST acknowledges and thanks outgoing members of the Council for their work on behalf of the congregation.
Outgoing Council members include: President, Suzanne Mrowka, 2nd Vice-President, Louise Stanek; Sr. Deacon, Teri Staffeld; Sr. Elder, Fred Miller; Trustee, Toni Hill; Treasurer, Dan Case.
WELCOME TO ALL SHARING TODAY’S WORSHIP SERVICE IN PERSON AND FACEBOOK LIVESTREAMING You must have a Facebook account to view our Worship Services. An email address is required. It is possible to have a Facebook account not connected to social media. Please contact Dan Case, Gary Peters, or Michael Isaacs for more information.
COFFEE HOUR immediately follows worship. All are invited to gather in Fellowship Hall to enjoy coffee, tea, donuts and fellowship. A free will offering is appreciated to help off-set the ever-increasing cost of our yummy refreshments.
SUNDAY SCHOOL children will gather upstairs for lessons, crafts, and fun.
BIBLE STUDY Tuesday mornings, 10:30 a.m. in the Parlor. Come and enjoy lively discussion and fellowship.
CHOIR PRACTCE Wednesday evenings, 7:00 p.m. in the West Room. Please contact Music Director, Ava Janus or Tim Ruffner for more information. New voices are always welcome.
EXERCISE CLASS resumes on a new morning, Thursday, 10:30 a.m. in the West Room. A $3 - $5 donation is appreciated.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN & THEIR FRIENDS are invited to the “2025 Winter Blast” Saturday, February 8, 1:00 - 3:30 pm. Activities include a Bouncy House, Cookie Decorating, and a Winter Craft. Food will be available for purchase at a minimum cost. More details will be available as we get closer to the event. Mark your calendars! We hope to see you there!
OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY AND FELLOWSHIP
Calendar Week January 26 – February 2
Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. – Pastor Cheryl Schalm
Sunday School 10:00 a.m./ Rischel Family Baptism / Coffee Hour 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday Bible Study 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday Choir Practice 7:00 p.m.
Thursday Exercise 11:00 a.m.
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. – Rev. Linda Anderson
Sunday School 10:00 / Communion/ Coffee hour 11:00 a.m.
ST PAUL BUILDING & GROUNDS MINISTRY is hosting its Annual Wild Game Dinner Saturday, February 1, 2025. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $45/each and can be purchased at the KIOSK during Coffee Hour, contact the Church office or contact James Poet, Gary Staffeld, or Dan Case. Donations for raffle items/ door prizes needed.
THE SEARCH COMMITTEE would like to invite you to join with them in searching for a settled pastor. This is an exciting time for St. Paul UCC, Taylor and your input is important. For more information, please contact Mark Ennis, search committee.
JANUARY COMMUNITY OUTREACH. We are collecting items for HFHS "Street Medicine" program in conjunction with Michigan State University. Street Medicine is founded upon a commitment to social justice and the right to health care for all. Street Medicine providers bring empathetic health care to the streets and shelters. Providers offer medical treatment, follow-up, health education and social services such as housing, and most importantly, the compassion, trust and respect that so many people have been denied. Each week student-led medical groups work alongside licensed medical providers to serve those on the streets and in shelters. In keeping with the program's philosophy of caring for the whole person, each patient is offered hygiene items, socks, hats, gloves, and warm clothing throughout the winter. A collection box is set up in the narthex for all those who would like to help support this program through the donation of hygiene items, hats, gloves, socks, and blankets. A street medicine medical provider will be offering information and insight into this program during a moment of interest on January 26. Thank you for your consideration and generosity. February Community Outreach: California Wildfire Relief.
FELLOWSHIP OF CONCERN: John Smith, Harold Fick, Denise Foley, Gary Peters, Thelma Poet, William Stears, Jr., Barbara Schultz, Debbie Case, Roger Staten, Dave Schmoekel, Pam Jones, Rosemarie Laslo, Julius Enesey, Justine Kimbler, Sandi Rose, Carol Wioncek, Sally Sigman, Joan Smarr, Barbara Gish, Vicki Simon, Steve Newberry, Cindy Twilliger, Blain Tayler, Nora Cousino, Andrea Matney, Kelly Potter, Tess Richardson, Freeman Floyd, Anna Thomson, F. Scott Miller, Susan & Dennis Bennett, Tony Koths, Alicia Hagen, Ailani Flores, Sue Milatz, Linda Tank, Rachel Tank, Jennifer Lee, Kyle Hard, Bill Pattenaude, Randy Snelson, Ted Butkin, Kevin Siemers, Rhonda Wioncek Berndt, Jeff MacZink.
Baptized Unto the Lord: Maeve Gracelynn Rischel, born July 13, 2024, to Jake Rischel and DeAnna Schalm and baptized today. Grandparents: James and Cheryl Schalm, and Jeff Rischel. Great-Grandmother: Mary Herkimer. Sibling: Liam