Pastor John Bortulin 

I've been serving at St. Paul's since July 2005. I was born Nov. 6, 1977 in Tawas City, MI and was baptized November 27, 1977 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. I am a product of our synod's fine educational system: Bethany Lutheran School (Saginaw, MI) ('92), Michigan Lutheran Seminary (Saginaw, MI) ('96), Martin Luther College (New Ulm, MN) ('01), and Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary (Mequon, WI) ('05). I spent the '03-'04 school year serving as a vicar at Fount of Life Lutheran Church in Colorado Springs, CO.

My wife Sarah and I have been blessed with four daughters: Andrea (6), Emma (5), Naomi (3) and Claire (1). It is humbling to watch them grow-bodily and spiritually. It is humbling to have the opportunity to bring them up in the way of the Lord, as we were blessed by parents who did the same for us.
 
It is a privilege to serve the fine people here at St. Paul's with our Lord's gift of unconditional forgiveness. I thank the Lord of the Church for allowing me to serve at this time and in this way. I can't imagine anything that I would rather do than to proclaim Christ for us and for our salvation.

I'm glad you found our site. Take a look around. Items of interest include weekly bulletins, weekly "Bread of Life" Devotional helps, recent videos of our church services, and links to  some useful websites.

If you have questions about St. Paul's or want to learn more about what the evangelical Lutheran church teaches, or if you just want to visit, feel free to give a call (656-3003) or email  or just stop by my study or home.
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