FROM THE DESK OF:
Sunday/Monday, November 8 & 9, 2026
From the desk of Pastor Ernie Green:
Armed Forces Weekend:
This weekend is set aside for remembering and honoring those veterans who have courageously served in our nation’s military. We shouldn’t need to wait until the eleventh day of November every year to be thankful for their service, yet we do wait. Thankfulness for their time and sacrifice should be frequent, and ongoing. God bless all who have worn the uniform that you have to keep us free, and safe.
Parking Lot Safety:
Many folks have expressed their concerns about unsafe driving in our parking lot. When We’re getting ready for our services to start, we can also look out through the sacristy window and see cars flying through the entrance way. You don’t get penalized for being a minute late to church, so either leave your home earlier, or get here late to avoid accidents in our lot. A personal injury accident takes a long time to investigate, so take your foot off the accelerator. Keep everyone, especially our children safe.
Weather:
The Fall weather has been some of the best that I can ever remember. Yet I’ve lived here all my life and I know that eventually it won’t be so wonderful. Thank You, Lord, for gracing us thus far this autumn. And spare us really bad winter weather.
Eastern Standard Time:
Sadly, we are seeing the sun now set at around 5:00 PM. And these daylight hours will keep getting shorter until a few days before Christmas, when everything starts getting better by staying in daylight longer.
Remember: Before worship, Talk to God; During worship, let God Talk to you; After worship, Talk to each other.
Wurlitzer Organ:
We’re getting closer to hearing that wonderful Wurlitzer sound again. And you have an opportunity to vote on what hymn should be the first one played on the newly refurbished ninety-year-old Wurlitzer organ. The time to complete the payment is coming soon too. Help us get there.
Thank You, Lord, for thinking about us, we’re alive and doing fine.
Pastor Ernie Green
All are welcome at St. Paul Lutheran – Please allow God’s love to work in and through you to brighten the lives of members and visitors alike.
+ PRAYER CONCERNS for our St. Paul Family +
HEALING: Bill Baessler, Paul Baessler, April Carlin, Dick Carney, Lorraine Carroll, Karen Cowell, Bill Davignon, Zachary Dawson, Carmen Dexheimer, Miguel Diaz, Neil Doucette, Dean Durow, Ryan Essenburg, Maureen Finch and her sister Colleen, Amy and David Fleischman, Bob Fritz, Cindy & Pastor Green, Lauri Grehlinger, Anne Gross, Margie Hadsell, Bonnie Haskell, Amanda Hughey, Loraine Jensen, Kathy & Steve Keller, Pastor Dennis Krueger, MaryBeth Lee, Sue & Jeff Licht, Connie Maerten, Jackie Malinowski, Eunice & Jim Manth, Jason McNair, Mel Miller, Ron Moll, Laurie Wolter Moulton, Mike Mueller, Kathy Nagel, McKenna O’Neil, Jim Peron, Gloria & Bill Pittler, Doris Rae, Meredith Roberts, Joy Rohring, Wayne Reichert, Judy Rozanski, Jane Ruppert, Joe Sarzyniak, Leni Schofield, Marianne Schrader, Dane Scott, Chris Thomas, Audrey Truax, Kathy Warriner, Frank Wendt, Shirley Wurl, Ron Yates & Burton Zeitz.
AT HOME:
HEALTHCARE FACILITIES: Mary Jo Bishop, Merle Stoelting
MILITARY: Matthew Daugherty, Eric Davis, Aaron Fix, Zachary Kijowski, Joe Kloc, Jack Lambros, Joshua Lindsley, Christopher Manth, Kyle Rae and Travis Shaffer.
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LUTHERAN WOMEN IN MISSION (LWML) NEWS:
- LWML INK CARTRIDGE RECYCLING FUNDRAISER has been resumed. Only inkjet printer cartridges will be accepted. The only brands currently being accepted are Canon, HP, and Epson. The average amount earned per qualifying inkjet cartridge is $0.51. You may place your donation in the labeled container on the shelf in The Gathering Place next to back entrance staircase. Thank you for your support.
- See the bulletin board in the Gathering Place for the most current Mite and Mission Grant Reports or go to the national web site organd the district web site east-distlwml.org. Your continued prayers and support is greatly appreciated.
- THANK YOU! An additional $137.60 has been received in Mite boxes for the Lutheran Women in Mission. Donations can be made through out the year. Place any future mites in the large Mite Box located on the information center. Thanks again for your support.
- For questions on any Lutheran Women in Mission news, you may contact either Bea Hapeman (716 -213-7977) or Marge Stoelting (716-693-7555).
***Mite boxes, Eastern District Newsletter, The LINK etc. can all be found on The Information Center in The Gathering Place.
CONFIRMATION CLASS ASSIGNMENTS: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Read “The Ten Commandments; The Fifth Commandment” Questions 52-54, pages 77 – 81 from Luther’s Small Catechism. Read Chapter 9 from The Story, ”The Faith of a Foreign Woman.” Attend church and complete a Worship Report Form. There is no Mentor Question this week.