St. Paul United Church of Christ, Taylor, Michigan
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost/ August 17, 2025
When we have nothing left but God, we discover that God is enough.
- A.W. Tozer
Ringing of the Bell
Welcome Pastor Joy Ziegler
Announcement Highlights Mark Ennis, Liturgist
Prelude Ava Janus, Music Director
*Call to Worship Mark Ennis
One: This is God’s day, and we are invited to be a part of it.
All: This is God’s invitation: to come and see what God is doing in the world.
One: This is what God is doing: bringing good news to the poor,
All: And proclaiming release to the captives,
One: Recovering sight for those who are blind
All: And letting the oppressed go free.
One: Let us join in, and let us worship God.
*Hymn No. 480 “I Love to Tell the Story”
*Morning Prayer Mark Ennis
Gracious Father, we come with grateful hearts for the beauty of gathering together as one. Open our eyes to the needs of those around us. Open our hands that we may serve. Open our mouths to speak truth and hope to the world around us. Open our hearts to deeply love. In Jesus name, Amen.
Special Music “How Long Has it Been?” Mark Ennis, Soloist
First Lesson Jeremiah 20:7-13 Mark Ennis
Gospel Lesson John 15:18-21 Pastor Ziegler
Message “When Obedience Brings Opposition” Pastor Ziegler
*Hymn No. 589 “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian”
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) Beau Edwin Ellerbach
A Time to Pray/ 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. 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. 344 “I Have Decided To Follow Jesus”
*Dismissal with Blessing
Postlude/ Recessional: Please remain in your pews as the Light of Christ leads the way into the world followed by our Pastor.
*Please stand as you are able.
Our mission at St. Paul United Church of Christ is to promote God’s plan of salvation in our church, family, and community. Knowing that all blessings come from God, we seek to share these in the church universal and proclaim God’s good news of His love and compassion bringing together all people in Jesus Christ.
Pastor Joy Ziegler Guest Pastor
Ava Janus Director of Music
Pastor Cheryl Schalm Minister of Mission Outreach
Tim Ruffner President of Church Council
Dan Case Treasurer
Suzanne Mrowka Office Manager
Cindy Romas Administrative Assistant
Tim Ruffner Council Rep
Jeannette Wackro Deacon
Mark Ennis Liturgist
St. Paul United Church of Christ Phone 313.291.1221
24158 Goddard Road Email stpaulucctaylor@stpaulucctaylor.org
Taylor, MI 48180 Website: www.stpaulucctaylor.org
WELCOME TO ALL SHARING TODAY’S MORNING 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.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY AND FELLOWSHIP
Calendar Week August 17 – August 24 Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. – Pastor Joy Ziegler
Summer Sunday School 10:00 a.m./ Ellerbach Baptism/ Coffee Hour 11:00 a.m./
CE & Teacher Meeting-Parlor 11:00 a.m.
Thursday Sewing Guild 10:00 a.m./ Exercise 11:00 a.m.
Saturday Annual Kitchen Clean-up 9:00 a.m.
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. – Rev. Linda Anderson
Summer Sunday School 10:00 a.m. / Coffee Hour 11:00 a.m.
COFFEE HOUR follows our worship service. All are invited to the air-conditioned West Room to enjoy coffee, tea, donuts, and fellowship. A free will offering is appreciated to help off-set the increasing price of our yummy donuts.
BEAU EDWIN ELLERBACH, born July 16, 2025, and baptized August 17, 2025, to Michael and Kayleen Knofske Ellerbach. Grandparents are Vern and Andrea Holton and Don and Terri Ellerbach. Sponsors are Eldin Hadziric and Alexis Holton. Sibling is Dawn Ellerbach.
ALTAR FLOWERS honor the 49th wedding anniversary of Dan and Debbie Case. SIDE VASE honors Dan and Debbie’s 49th anniversary with Love from Mom, Helen St. Louis.
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL continues through Sunday, September 7. If you would like to volunteer to lead a Sunday during the summer, please contact Deb Case or Kaitlyn Isaacs.
CHRISTMAS GIFT SHOP is collecting new items suitable for use in the upcoming Christmas Gift Shop. Please contact Peggy Staten or Jane Dykowski regarding donations.
SUMMER MUSIC SIGN-UP SHEET is located in the church office. Only one opportunity left to share your gift! Please contact Music Director, Ava Janus, and let her know the title of the music you will be sharing. You may also contact the church office.
AUGUST MISSION OUTREACH will be collecting items for our veterans. With funding being cut for veterans there is a greater need than ever for items such as: socks, t-shirts, undergarments, sweatshirts & pants, and blankets. A collection box is set-up in the narthex. If you would like more information, please contact Pastor Cheryl Schalm. Thank you for your continued generosity.
OUR 2025 DIRECTORY is scheduled for release in the fourth quarter. All information must be submitted by the end of August. Contact the Church office if any of your information has changed in the last year (phone number, address, etc). Dan Case is available if you have any questions. We are updating our Health Ministries call list. If you know someone who doesn’t receive St. Paul email notifications regarding the death/ illness of a church family member please, contact the church office so we can reach out to them. It is important to be included. Also, if you would like be part of our call team, contact Kathy Williams.
FELLOWSHIP OF CONCERN:
Tom Tank, Marjie Barnard, Bob Robinson, Joe Mayfield, John Smith, Denise Foley, Thelma Poet, William Stears, Jr., Paula Block, Justine Kimbler, Dave Lange, Sr., Dave Schmoekel, Sue Stern, Rosemarie Laslo, Julius Enesey, Sally Sigman, Joan Smarr, Vicki Simon, Bridget Stephens, Krystal Grant, Steve Newberry, Julie Renner, Linda Schutter, Cindy Twilliger, Blain Tayler, Nora Cousino, Kelly Potter, Freeman Floyd, Anna Thomson, Susan & Dennis Bennett, Tony Koths, Alicia Hagen, Ailani Flores, Linda Tank, Rachel Tank, Jennifer Lee, Kyle Hard, Bill Pattenaude, Randy Snelson, Ted Butkin, Kevin Siemers, Rhonda Wioncek Berndt, Jeff MacZink.
ST PAUL BUILDING AND GROUNDS MINISTRY is hosting its annual Kitchen Clean-up Saturday, August 23, 2025, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. All supplies are provided. Just come in your work clothes. Any time you can donate is greatly appreciated. Coffee and donuts also supplied! For more information, please contact Dan or Gary or the church office at 313.291.1221.
USHERS AND LITURGISTS NEEDED TO ASSIST with Sunday morning worship services. If you would like to volunteer or for more information, please contact any Deacon or the church office (313.291.1221). Any time you can donate is greatly appreciated.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING a formal member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Taylor? Please contact Rev. Linda Anderson or the church office.
COUNCIL POSITIONS STILL OPEN: 2nd Vice-President (3year commitment), 1st Vice-President (2year commitment), two Deacons (2year and 3year commitment). Please prayerfully consider filling one of these positions. A description of each position can be had by contacting the church office or by speaking to Toni Hill or Michael Isaacs, Trustees.
WEARING NAME TAGS WILL HELP Rev. Anderson and visitors put a name to our faces. If you need to update or get a new tag, please contact the church office.
2025 FLOWER CHART IS IN THE NARTHEX A vase ($20) or two ($40) is a nice way to honor someone special or commemorate a special time in life.