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Befrienders
Befrienders
is a confidential, listening ministry that is available to any member.
A Befriender listens and helps people facing difficult times work out
their problems. This is desinged to be a short-term, face-to-face
relationship, not a phone ministry or extended relationship. If
you would like a Befriender, please contact either of the pastors or
Peg Upmeyer, 313.881.9522.
Prayer Chain
The
prayer chain at St. Paul is an opportunity for church members to give
and receive prayer support for one another. Contact one of the pastors,
Clara Graham, 313.884.0233 or Ilene Brown at 313.343.0019.
Meals for the Homebound
Meals
are prepared and delivered to the sick and the homebound. For more
information, contact one of the pastors or Sandi Warner, 313.886.2385.
Morning Prayer Group
 The
Prayer Group at St. Paul Church has the specific purpose of meeting for
regular committed prayer that will spiritually support and intercede
for the entire congregation of St. Paul. We meet from 8:15 AM to 8:45 AM
on Sunday mornings in the Bethany Room. Anyone interested in prayer is welcome.
Contact Bea Grenzke, 313.884.9453.
Funeral Luncheon Ministry
We
are here to serve you. We set up, serve and clean up for funeral
lunches at the church. There is no cooking involved. We have 4 teams
that work on a rotating system. If you are interested in our services
or would like to serve, please contact either pastor or Sandy Brown,
313.881.0581.
Communion Ministry
The
Communion Ministers of St. Paul distribute the Lord's Supper to the
homebound members and friends of the congregation. Please contact
either pastor or Carol Komer, 313.823.6461.
Health Ministry
The
Health Ministry of St. Paul extends the healing mission of Jesus by
promoting health and wholeness of mind, body, and spirit. This is done
through education, prayer, programs and support for congregational
members and the extended community. This ministry seeks to address
needs and identify resources within our community that nurture wellness
and involve individuals as active partners in management of their own
whole health. Contact Dana Miller, 313.343.0923.
Inactive Ministry/Disciples of St. Paul
Our
goal is to contact inactive members of St. Paul. Post cards are sent
and phone calls are made. Contact Helen Fick, 586.771.1499.
Companion Synods The
Southeast Michigan Synod ELCA has two active companion synod
relationships: the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy
Land (ELCJHL), and the Mbulu Synod in Tanzania. St. Paul has been
active in both relationships. We have a wonderful opportunity to learn
about Christian faith journeys very different from our own, and support
them in their mission and growth.
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ELCJHL. We have a developing relationship with our sister
congregation in Amman, Jordan. Pastor Harms chairs the Synod’s
Task Force for the ELCJHL, and several members of the Congregation have
traveled to the Holy Land and have brought the story back to Southeast
Michigan. There is an urgent need for advocacy for a just peace
in the Middle East, by voicing the Palestinian perspective and
understanding the Jewish perspective, and to raise awareness of the
plight of the Palestinians, and particularly our Lutheran Palestinian
brothers and sisters.
• Mbulu Synod,
Tanzania. The Mbulu Synod is one of two companion synods to the
SEMI Synod. Several members and past members have traveled to
Tanzania, and many members have supported the Lutheran schools,
hospitals and congregations in Tanzania. Members participated in
the container project several years ago in which three 20-foot cargo
containers of goods were shipped to Tanzania from Southeast
Michigan. Our Sunday School and many individuals from our
congregation have sponsored students of the Dongobesh school in
Tanzania.
International Ministry - Liberia Outreach Ministry St.
Paul is one of several churches that support the missionary work of Ms.
Betty McCrandall in Monrovia, Liberia. Last year Ms. McCrandall
visited St. Paul and she was able to share with us some of her work in
Liberia. Ms. McCrandall taught high school in Liberia and at
another time she was a hospital secretary. Presently, she serves
in the Central Office of the Lutheran Church in Monrovia writing
project proposals and other managerial activities. Last year St.
Paul contributed $8,000.00 to this ministry and we continue to have an
active relationship. Our support for the missionary work in
Liberia exposes St. Paul to outreach ministries directly and indirectly
in Liberia. The fact that one of our members is from Liberia puts
a personal face to this ministry and he will be better able to assist
us with future ventures in the local Liberian community.
Alcoholics Anonymous
AA
meetings are held in the church several times a week. Morning meetings
are held Monday through Saturday starting at 7 AM. Women's only AA
meetings are held on Monday evenings in the Fireside Room at 7 PM.
Thursday evening's AA group meets in Sandrock Hall starting at 7:30 PM.
www.aa.org
Gamblers Anonymous
Gamblers Anonymous meets on Friday evenings in the Bethany Room starting at 7:30 PM. www.gamblersanonymous.org
Watch – Women's Alliance Toward Complete Healing
Watch
is an informal support group of young women (and those
young-at-heart!), diagnosed with pre-menopausal breast cancer or other
cancers, who wish to share their experiences, give and receive support.
Watch is not affiliated with any medical or non-medical
organization. Meetings are the fourth Tuesday evening of the
month from 7 PM to 9 PM in the Fireside Room. For more
information contact Sheryl Hogan at 313.882.6895 or sewmean2@comcast.net.
Crossroads
 Crossroads
is an ecumenical social service ministry providing the following
assistance: Sunday soup kitchen, obtaining identification records,
prescription medication, local and long distance transportation, food
pantry and employment resources. We support Crossroads through our
local benevolence budget and by collecting nonperishable foods for the
food pantry. You can support their food bank by bringing nonperishable
food items to church and leaving them in the food cupboard in our
church foyer. For volunteer opportunities, call 313.822.5200 or
go to www.crossroadsofmichigan.org
 Gleaners Food Bank
Gleaners
collects and distributes food to 430 partner agencies (shelters, soup
kitchens, food pantries, and senior citizen centers) in Southeastern
Michigan. We support Gleaners through our local benevolence budget and
by volunteering at the warehouse. We go to Gleaners several Saturdays a
year to volunteer. This is a good family activity. Contact Mike Zeller
at 313.885.5052. You can volunteer anytime by calling Gleaners
at 866.Gleaner, ext.236. For more information go to www.gcfb.org
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat
for Humanity Detroit is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing
ministry providing decent, safe, affordable housing to low income
families in Detroit. We provide support through our local
benevolence budget to Habitat for Humanity Grosse Pointe Partners and
Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity. Volunteer
opportunities are also available. For volunteer opportunities
contact our coordinator Dave Upmeyer, or contact Habitat directly
at 313.521.6691 or www.habitatdetroit.org
World Medical Relief
WMR
is a nonprofit charitable organization that collects donations or
purchases medical supplies and equipment for distribution locally,
nationally, and internationally. We support WMR through volunteer
work trips to the warehouse a few Saturdays a year. This is an
excellent family activity for middle school age and up. Contact
Mike Zeller at 313.885.5052. You can volunteer anytime by
calling WMR at 313.866-5333, ext. 222 or go to www.worldmedicalrelief.org
CROP Walk
 The
Church World Service CROP Walk is held annually in the spring by the
Grosse Pointe area churches. Funds raised are used in the local
community and for CWS Program nationally and internationally. www.cropwalk.org
Fair Trade Coffee
FTC
is being used at St. Paul for coffee hour and programs. It is also
available for sale. Purchase of Fair Trade Certified coffee, tea, cocoa
and chocolate supports small farmers worldwide by assuring fair prices
for their products. Margaret Harms, our coordinator, can be reached at 313.886.5120.
Lutheran Social Services of Michigan
LSSM
is the social ministry arm of the ELCA in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
LSSM serves children and families, the aged, refugees, persons with
disabilities, and others in need without regard to their religion, race
or ethnicity. LSSM is included in our benevolence budget. www.lssm.org
Blood Bank
The Grosse Pointe Community Blood Council sponsors 4 blood drives each year. They are held at local churches or the Grosse Pointe War Memorial. Our coordinator is Gerrie Spezia - 313.882.6745.
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