We gather today as God’s beloved children to worship our Heavenly Father. We praise his holy name, we listen eagerly for his words of comfort, hope, and challenge to us, and we offer ourselves to him in dedicated service. May you be blessed as you worship here today.
Leading and Assisting in Worship Leader: Pastor Stephen Wood Organist: Olga Otte Deacons: Tyler Shaw; John Harris Greeters: Bob & Dena Schafstall (8:00) Milton & Laberta Otte (10:15) Lectors: Susan Holle (8:00) Amy Rotert (10:15) Acolytes: Abby Hoevener (8:00) Elizabeth Rust (10:15) Children’s Sermon: Carolyn Jones Projectors: Kaelen Eglen (8:00) Kailee Hildebrand (10:15) Flowers: Linda Guinn Welcome Center: Trish Tangman (8:00) Laberta Otte (10:15)
St. Paul Lutheran Church 10792 North 210 East, Seymour, IN 47274 Office 522-7364 2nd Line 522-7484 Parsonage 522-7421 email:
[email protected] Web Site: stpaul-borchers.org Office hours: Monday-Friday Staff The Reverend Stephen Wood………………Pastor Carolyn Jones...............Director of Youth & Family Ministries and Borchers Preschool Director Michelle Wood…………...………………..Secretary Trish Tangman………………..Care Team Director Tyler Claycamp…...Intern Youth & Family Director Amy Pierceall and Mandy Otte………………………………Custodians Jamie Baker………………. Director of Technology
August 7, 2016
St. Paul Lutheran Church is a congregation of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (E.L.C.A.). It is referred to as “Borchers” since Rev. Henry Borchers, who served our congregation from 1857-1881, advised and influenced a small group of pioneer settlers that wanted to establish a congregation in the area. This year we celebrate 162 years of life and ministry in this beautiful country setting in Southern Indiana. We look forward to many more years of growth and change as we seek continually to be faithful to God’s call to mission.
The Sacrament of Holy Communion is
offered at the 8:00 a.m. services on the 2nd and 4th Sundays and at the 10:15 a.m. service on the 1st and the 3rd Sundays of the month. Christians who believe in the true presence of Christ in the bread and wine for our forgiveness and salvation are invited to receive Holy Communion.
Sunday School classes are held each Sunday for all ages at 9:10 a.m. Visitors are welcome to attend.
HEARING ASSISTANCE: We have
head phones available for those in need of assistance with hearing. They are located on the table at the entrance of the sanctuary. LARGE PRINT BULLETINS—There
are a handful of large print bulletins available. They are located on the table at the entrance of the sanctuary.
CALENDAR
Today:
10:15 am 11:30 am
LBW Worship Sunday School Fair Displays in fellowship hall WOV Communion College Outing at El Nopal
Monday 8th
7:00 pm
Church Council
Tuesday 9th
7:00 pm
Prayer Shawl
Thursday 11th
9:00 am
Borchers Breakfast Club
Saturday 13th
9:00 am
Borchers Golf Scramble at Hickory Hills
Next week: Sunday 14th
August 14—August 20 Newsletter Deadline 8:00 am WOV Communion 9:15 am Sunday School 9:15 am Jr High Youth & Parent meeting in Jr. High room 10:15 am LBW Worship 6:30 pm Preschool Back-to-School Night
Monday 15th
8:00 am 9:15 am 9:15 am
9:00 am
First day of Preschool
Wednesday 17th 9:00 am 7:00 pm
Preschool Bell group practice
Thursday 18th
9:00 am
Borchers Breakfast Club
Friday 19th
9:00 am Preschool Wedding rehearsal for Sage/McIntosh
Saturday 20th
Wedding for Sage/McIntosh
BUSY BAGS for children to use during worship are available in the cry room. We also have children’s bulletins available on the table outside the sanctuary. FAIR DISPLAYS — Be sure to check out the Fair Displays today in the fellowship hall. We are so proud of all the hard work and awards won by our church members! Everyone can enjoy seeing what our church members have accomplished during Sunday School time! Items can be taken home after Sunday School.
BORCHERS GOLF SCRAMBLE — The 14th Annual Borchers Golf Scramble is scheduled for Saturday, August 13th, at Hickory Hills Golf Club. Registration begins at 8 AM with a 9 AM shotgun start. Team and volunteer signups are available in the narthex. Cost per golfer is $45. Your donations this year will help fund the construction of the final lodge of the Bear Creek Village at Lutheran Hills. All types of donations are welcome including hole sponsorships for $60, lunch items, door prizes or helping on the day of the scramble where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery. Please sign up in the narthex. Contact Matt Tangman for more information. VEHICLE SURVEY—Today is the last day to fill out the vehicle survey. We are trying to get input from people in the congregation about their thoughts and ideas about the congregation having a vehicle. Surveys are located at the Welcome Center. Please fill out a survey so that all voices can be heard on this matter. COLLEGE STUDENT OUTING—Today at 11:30 a.m. we will be meeting at El Nopal for lunch and to share ideas for special events for the college youth. If you are able to attend, please text Carolyn at 812-521-0281. CONTACTING COLLEGE STUDENTS— Beginning with the new school year, we would like to have more contact with our college students by emailing them devotions, texting messages, sending them packages, etc. If your student would like to be a part of this, please supply the church office with their contact information: address, email, and cell number. SUMMER READING PROGRAM—We had 34 participants and 14 who completed the program. Most read adult: Doris Hoene Most read youth: Elsie Herbert Winners of prize drawings: Becca Herbert Ella Engelau Michaela Smith Doris Hoene Person with most books read: Elsie Herbert All those who completed the program and prize winners, please stop by the church library TODAY to pick up your ice cream certificates and prizes!
PRAYER SHAWL will meet on Tuesday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the narthex. Come join us!! Any questions, please talk to Connie Knoke or Michelle Wood. NEWSLETTER DEADLINE is on Sunday, August 14. Please give information to Michelle. JR. HIGH YOUTH & PARENT MEETING will be held on Sunday, August 14 at 9:15 a.m. in the Jr. High Sunday School room. We will be planning the upcoming year’s activities as well as information regarding the annual Youth Retreat scheduled for September 23-25 at Lutheran Hills. BOOK BUZZ will meet on Monday, August 22 at 1:00 p.m. in the narthex. We will be discussing books we have read over the summer and then we will choose a book for September. Come join us! SENIORS OUTING IN AUGUST- Plan to join the group Thursday, August 25 at about 12:15 PM. After Borchers Breakfast Club activities wrap up, the group will carpool to Tailfeather Farms in Jennings County to enjoy lunch and browse the farm market. Next stop will be Classic Stained Glass in North Vernon, where the owner will give us a demonstration on the techniques involved in making stained glass creations of various types. There will be time after the studio demonstration to visit the gift gallery. The carpool will return to the church parking lot between 3:00 and 4:00 PM. Please sign up at the Welcome Center so enough rides can be arranged. ST. PAUL AT THE COMMUNITY DINER - Monday, August 29 is the 5th Monday of the month, so it's our turn again to serve up a hearty supper for needy folks in the Seymour community. On the menu for the evening is "Breakfast for Dinner". Please check out the signup sheet on the Welcome Center to see how you can help! FOOD PANTRY item being collected for the month of August is mac and cheese. Please place donations in the wooden box near the kitchen, or in the basket near the main entry doors. PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION forms for the 2016-2017 school year are available on the Welcome Center.
GRIEFSHARE is a special 13-week program for those coping with the loss of a loved one. Seminars feature video sessions and discussion on such topics as Living with Grief, the Journey of Grief, the Effects of Grief, Your Family & Grief, and the Uniqueness of Grief. This is a free program for adults and children 14 years old and older. Registration is not required. Please feel free to attend any or all sessions. Childcare is available upon request. Two convenient meeting locations: Seymour — The Point, 311 Myers Street and Brownstown — Brownstown Christian Church, 703 Spring Street. Seminars will be every Thursday from 7:00-8:30 p.m. From August 11 through November 3. For more information, call 812-522-0508 ADULT BELLS will begin practicing on September 7 at 6:30 p.m. If you are interested in playing, please sign up at the Welcome Center and also call Jo McGrew at 812-522-3337 before August 21. LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF — July starts back to school sales! Look for items that are included in School Kits:
70 sheet notebooks (wide or college-ruled) black OR blue ball point pens (no gel ink) 2.5” erasers blunt scissors unsharpened #2 pencils with erasers 30 cm rulers 16 OR 24-count crayons TRAVELING LUTHERANS AND FRIENDS— Visit the life-size reconstruction of Noah’s Ark on Wednesday, September 21. Travel will be provided by Miller Tours. We will leave St. Peter’s Brownstown rear parking lot at 8:00 a.m. and return in the early evening. Price is $89 per person and includes transportation and entry ticket. Lunch is on your own. For more information call Barbara Shoemaker at 812-358-3198. Please send your payment to Barbara Shoemaker (3543 S. Co. Rd. 300 W, Vallonia, IN 47281) no later than August 19, 2016. Payment is non-refundable, but you may find someone to go in your place if you cannot attend.
OUR MISSION: Walking in Faith – Sowing Christ’s Love The mission of St. Paul Lutheran Church is derived from our core values - the essence of our purpose for existence and the criteria we should use to guide our congregational decisions and actions.
Our Core Values: 1. Spirituality – to worship and to grow and develop spiritually as Christians. 2. Outreach – To spread the message of God’s love and grace by word and by action. 3. Service to Others – To live Christ’s message to Love one another. You can support the mission of our church by coming to worship, engaging in study, sharing the word, bringing a friend to church, taking part in Care Team initiatives, volunteering at church or in the community and loving one another. We invite you to join us in this journey.
Our Response to God’s Love We Worshipped: July 31 8:00 service — 112 10:15 service — 61 Total Offerings for: July 24: $11,474.77 Spending Plan Giving — $8,961.45 Other Giving — $2,513.32 Total Offerings for: July 31: $3,977.27 Spending Plan Giving — $3,126.09 Other Giving — $851.18 {The weekly amount needed to cover expenses in the 2016 Spending Plan is $6,174.00}
Readings for August 14th: Jeremiah 23:23-29 Psalm 82 Hebrews 11:29-12:2 Luke 12:49-56 Lectors: Mark Hoffmeier (8:00) Kendall Alstatt (10:15)
Those assisting with worship August 14th: Communion Asst.:
Tammi Reinbold
Communion Prep:
Mandy Otte
Acolytes:
Katie Otte (8:00) Lexi Morris (10:15)
Projectors:
Jamie Baker (8:00) Hannah Wood(10:15)
Flowers:
Linda Seitz
Welcome Center:
Trish Tangman (8:00) Laberta Otte (10:15)
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August 7, 2016
Going Deeper
The purpose of this page is to provide a tool or instrument for your spiritual growth. This page contains a brief synopsis of the readings as well as some questions for your reflection to help you go deeper with the Word. On the back is a day by day listing of scripture readings with possible prayer request. Individuals are listed on their day of birth—so that you might pray for them on their birthday. Also on the back is the prayer list for the congregation. Keep on Growing Spiritually!! Readings for the Day:
NOTES:
August 7, 2016
Going Deeper
The purpose of this page is to provide a tool or instrument for your spiritual growth. This page contains a brief synopsis of the readings as well as some questions for your reflection to help you go deeper with the Word. On the back is a day by day listing of scripture readings with possible prayer request. Individuals are listed on their day of birth—so that you might pray for them on their birthday. Also on the back is the prayer list for the congregation. Keep on Growing Spiritually!! Readings for the Day:
Genesis 15:1-6: God promises childless and aging Abram that a child of his own will be his heir and that his descendants will number as many as the stars. Abram trusts God’s promise, and through this faith he is considered righteous.
Genesis 15:1-6: God promises childless and aging Abram that a child of his own will be his heir and that his descendants will number as many as the stars. Abram trusts God’s promise, and through this faith he is considered righteous.
Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16: Abraham and Sarah exemplify the vision of faith that people of God enact in every age. Their hope and trust in God’s promise allowed them to face an unknown future and to receive the promise of God.
Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16: Abraham and Sarah exemplify the vision of faith that people of God enact in every age. Their hope and trust in God’s promise allowed them to face an unknown future and to receive the promise of God.
Luke 12:32-40: Jesus encourages disciples to invest their hearts and live fully into god’s reign. Instead of facing life with fear, those who know god’s generosity are always ready to receive from God and to give to others.
Luke 12:32-40: Jesus encourages disciples to invest their hearts and live fully into god’s reign. Instead of facing life with fear, those who know god’s generosity are always ready to receive from God and to give to others.
‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2015 Augsburg Fortress’
‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2015 Augsburg Fortress’
Questions To Ponder: 1— Why does Jesus tell the disciples to not be afraid? 2— What does it mean to be given the kingdom? 3— How do you understand Jesus’ words to sell your possessions and give alms? 4— Do you think that where your treasure is, that is also where your heart is? Why/Why Not? 5—How do these texts speak to you today?
Questions To Ponder: 1— Why does Jesus tell the disciples to not be afraid? 2— What does it mean to be given the kingdom? 3— How do you understand Jesus’ words to sell your possessions and give alms? 4— Do you think that where your treasure is, that is also where your heart is? Why/Why Not? 5—How do these texts speak to you today?
Prayer: Jesus, sometimes you call us to difficult tasks. Help us to hear your word about possessions, selling, and alms giving so that it may take root in our hearts. Amen.
Prayer: Jesus, sometimes you call us to difficult tasks. Help us to hear your word about possessions, selling, and alms giving so that it may take root in our hearts. Amen.
Memory Verse: Luke 12:32 ’Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good please to give you the kingdom’
NOTES:
Memory Verse: Luke 12:32 ’Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good please to give you the kingdom’
Going Deeper in Prayer G
Sunday 8/7
Sunday 8/7
Genesis 12:1-20 Ephesians 5:1-33 world peace
Monday 8/8 Genesis 13:1-18 Ephesians 6:1-24 Nina Paswater, Mark Hoffmeier Borcher’s Pre-School
Tuesday 8/9 Genesis 14:1-24 Philippians 1:1-30 Tyler Downing teachers
Wednesday 8/10 Genesis 15:1-21 Philippians 2:1-30 Will Baker college students
Going Deeper in Prayer
Thursday 8/11 Genesis 16:1-16 Philippians 3:1-21 Ava Gorbett, Seth Wonning people struggling with addictions
Friday 8/12 Genesis 17:1-27 Philippians 4:1-23 farmers
Genesis 12:1-20 Ephesians 5:1-33 world peace
Monday 8/8 Genesis 13:1-18 Ephesians 6:1-24 Nina Paswater, Mark Hoffmeier Borcher’s Pre-School
Tuesday 8/9 Saturday 8/13
Genesis 18:1-33 Colossians 1:1-29 Jessica Hoevener Christians in Vietnam
Genesis 14:1-24 Philippians 1:1-30 Tyler Downing teachers
Wednesday 8/10
Thursday 8/11 Genesis 16:1-16 Philippians 3:1-21 Ava Gorbett, Seth Wonning people struggling with addictions
Friday 8/12 Genesis 17:1-27 Philippians 4:1-23 farmers
Saturday 8/13 Genesis 18:1-33 Colossians 1:1-29 Jessica Hoevener Christians in Vietnam
Genesis 15:1-21 Philippians 2:1-30 Will Baker college students
Prayer List
Prayer List
Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Bill Neidinger; Betty Hoene, Eunice Lutes, Evelyn Otte; Orville Schnitker; Marie Beam (Sonna Wente’s mother); Peggy Meahl (sister-in-law of Sarah Rotert); Lucille Thompson; Mary Mellencamp (Karen Davis’ mother),
Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Bill Neidinger; Betty Hoene, Eunice Lutes, Evelyn Otte; Orville Schnitker; Marie Beam (Sonna Wente’s mother); Peggy Meahl (sister-in-law of Sarah Rotert); Lucille Thompson; Mary Mellencamp (Karen Davis’ mother),
Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Pastor Ed Winter; Walter Von Fange (Bertha Otte’s brother in-law); Andy Runge; Pauline Isaacs (mother of Jack Guffey)
Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Pastor Ed Winter; Walter Von Fange (Bertha Otte’s brother in-law); Andy Runge; Pauline Isaacs (mother of Jack Guffey)
Recent Hospitalizations:
Recent Hospitalizations:
Other Prayer Requests: Dennis McDonald (colon cancer-cousin of Sara Otte); Kitturah Weddle; Dorothy Simmons; Bobby Malone (cancer-friend of Bob and Dena Schafstall); Luther Piel (poor health); Lawrence Abell (cancer – Betty Moorman’s brother); Jim Eglen (heart); Patty Herkamp (heart); Lydia Rose (birth defects—great niece of Rachel Hoevener); Louis Fleetwood (heart attack-brother-in-law of Lois Rust); Dorothy Fleetwood (sister of Lois Rust); Patricia Roark (blood disorder – sister of Sara Otte); Vicki East (pancreatic cancer-coworker of Carmen Herkamp and Tammy Shelton); Danny Cole (MDS - uncle of Kendra Harris); Susan Carter (cancer - relative of Mildred Carter); David Resendiz (cancer-friend of Karen Hoene); Susan Otte (cancer-Leonard Otte’s daughter); Missy Walker (epilepsy complications-niece of Karen Hoene); David Templar (cancerbrother of Amy Underwood); Stephen DeGrave (cancer-cousin of Ed DeVoe); Richard Frischie (bone cancerfather of Renee Arney and Erin Rieker); Carolyn Hughes (cancer-sister of Jo McGrew); Linda Witkemper (cancer-friend of Benny Kleffman); Jeannie Isaacs (physical health-cousin of Karen Hoene);
Other Prayer Requests: Dennis McDonald (colon cancer-cousin of Sara Otte); Kitturah Weddle; Dorothy Simmons; Bobby Malone (cancer-friend of Bob and Dena Schafstall); Luther Piel (poor health); Lawrence Abell (cancer – Betty Moorman’s brother); Jim Eglen (heart); Patty Herkamp (heart); Lydia Rose (birth defects—great niece of Rachel Hoevener); Louis Fleetwood (heart attack-brother-in-law of Lois Rust); Dorothy Fleetwood (sister of Lois Rust); Patricia Roark (blood disorder – sister of Sara Otte); Vicki East (pancreatic cancer-coworker of Carmen Herkamp and Tammy Shelton); Danny Cole (MDS - uncle of Kendra Harris); Susan Carter (cancer - relative of Mildred Carter); David Resendiz (cancer-friend of Karen Hoene); Susan Otte (cancer-Leonard Otte’s daughter); Missy Walker (epilepsy complications-niece of Karen Hoene); David Templar (cancerbrother of Amy Underwood); Stephen DeGrave (cancer-cousin of Ed DeVoe); Richard Frischie (bone cancerfather of Renee Arney and Erin Rieker); Carolyn Hughes (cancer-sister of Jo McGrew); Linda Witkemper (cancer-friend of Benny Kleffman); Jeannie Isaacs (physical health-cousin of Karen Hoene);
Prayers for those in Military Service: Andrew Albert (grandson of Karen Hoene); Joey Ross (Beth Claycamp’s nephew); DJ Snyder (Cathy Wente’s nephew); Steven Rieker (Jerry & Pixie Otte’s Grandson); Evan Marshall, Benjamin Haymaker (son of Dee Dee & Scott Haymaker)
Prayers for those in Military Service: Andrew Albert (grandson of Karen Hoene); Joey Ross (Beth Claycamp’s nephew); DJ Snyder (Cathy Wente’s nephew); Steven Rieker (Jerry & Pixie Otte’s Grandson); Evan Marshall, Benjamin Haymaker (son of Dee Dee & Scott Haymaker)
(Names will be on the prayer list for 4 weeks, if you want the request extended, you may re-submit your request.)
(Names will be on the prayer list for 4 weeks, if you want the request extended, you may re-submit your request.)