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Baptisms
 Holy
Baptism is one of two sacraments in the Lutheran Church where we
receive God's acceptance of us into his family. This sacrament involves
God's grace as we are baptized into the death and resurrection of Jesus
Christ. Since this is a matter of God's grace and not our
understanding, we baptize all ages [this includes infants]. Martin
Luther's explanation is that water in and of itself is merely water but
it is the word and promise of God that makes the waters of our baptism
meaningful.
If you would like to schedule a baptism
or talk about this important sacrament in more detail, please contact
one of the pastors at 313.881.6670. The pastors encourage a
pre-baptismal meeting with the parents prior to the actual baptism.
Holy Communion
Holy
Communion is one of two sacraments in the Lutheran Church. Our Lord
Jesus Christ invites us to come to His table to receive the bread and
wine in which he is truly present with his body and blood. We receive
the gifts he offers: new life, forgiveness of sin, and the gift of
eternal life. All are welcome to the table of the Lord, since it is His
invitation. We celebrate open communion at St. Paul. You do not have to
be a member of this parish to participate in the Lord's Supper.
Holy
Communion is offered every Sunday at one of our two services [Fall
through Spring] 9 AM & 11:15 AM. The first and third Sundays Holy
Communion is offered at the 9 AM service, and Holy Communion is offered
at the 11:15 AM service on the second and third Sundays of the month.
Holy Communion is also offered at both services when we are celebrating
a special Holy Day. During the summer, Holy Communion is offered at our
10 AM service. White grape juice is available for those who prefer this
instead of wine.
The Pastors and Communion Assistants
are available and willing to bring Holy Communion to those who are
homebound or residing in a nursing home or assisted-living facility.
Communion Ministers are trained and commissioned to serve in this
important ministry. If you would like to become a Communion Minister,
please talk with one of the pastors.
Funerals
If
you are experiencing the loss of a loved one, the pastors of St. Paul
are willing to offer pastoral care. Our church is also available for
memorial services of Christian burial. Please contact one of our
pastors to discuss your needs.
Funeral luncheons at
St. Paul need to be arranged with a caterer if they are to be scheduled
for our facility. This will be handled with our funeral luncheon
coordinator. Arrangements to be made with the pastors will be discussed
with the family at the time of the request for services.
Weddings
Our
church is available for this joyous event in your life. Our pastors do
require three pre-marital counseling sessions prior to the wedding. For
more information regarding costs, please consult our Wedding Information flier. Additional questions can be directed to Sandy Wallace our wedding coordinator – sandy.wallace@stpaulgp.org or 313.881.6670
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