JULY

Saturday, 2nd

9:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal

Sunday, 3rd

8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal9:30 am Summer Choir Rehearsal10:00 am Worship Service/Communion

Monday, 4th

10:00 am 4th of July Parade2:30 pm Duck Race

Saturday, 9th

9:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal SYG Mission Trip

Sunday, 10th

8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal9:30 am Summer Choir Rehearsal10:00 am Worship Service

SYG Mission Trip

Monday, 11th

SYG Mission Trip

Tuesday, 12th

SYG Mission Trip

Wednesday, 13th

SYG Mission Trip

Thursday, 14th

SYG Mission Trip

Friday, 15thSYG Mission Trip

Saturday, 16th

9:00 am Praise Team RehearsalSYG return from Mission Trip

Sunday, 17th Youth Sunday8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal9:30 am Summer Choir Rehearsal10:00 am Worship Service

Monday, 18th

7:00 pm VBS Meeting

Thursday, 21st

****TIDINGS DEADLINE****

Saturday, 23rd

9:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal

Sunday, 24th

8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal9:30 am Summer Choir Rehearsal10:00 am Worship Service

Monday, 25th

9am-noon Vacation Bible School

Tuesday, 26th

9am-noon Vacation Bible School

Wednesday, 27th

9am-noon Vacation Bible School

Thursday, 28th

9am-noon Vacation Bible School

Friday, 29th

9am-noon Vacation Bible School

Saturday, 30th

9:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal

Sunday, 31st

8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal9:30 am Hymn Sing10:00 am Worship Service

Pastor Rich takes Friday Off.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

July 4 – Duck RaceJuly 9-16 – SYG Mission TripJuly 25-29 – Vacation Bible SchoolJuly 31 – Hymn SingAugust 28 – Hymn Sing

JULY 2016Greetings:The following story is told by a young Army recruit: 

"My brother and I arrived at boot camp together. On the first morning, our unit was dragged out of bed by our drill sergeant and made to assemble outside. "My name's Sergeant Jackson," he snarled. "Is there anyone here who thinks he can whip me?"

My six-foot-three, 280-pound brother raised his hand and said, "Yes, sir, I do."

Our sergeant grabbed him by the arm and led him out in front of the group.  "Men," he said, "this is my new assistant.  Now, is there anyone here who thinks he can whip both of us?"

It's nice to have someone that is big and strong who "has your back"!  It's the feeling you may have experienced as a kid when the class bully picked on you every day at school, until the day your big brother walked in with you.  He didn't even have to say a word.  Everyone knew that to mess with you was to mess with him, and nobody wanted to mess with someone bigger and stronger than they were.

There may be times in our lives when we feel like we can take on the whole world and come out on top.  But those times are rare.  More often, we feel overwhelmed by the challenge of a world that seems much bigger and stronger than we are.  If we arrogantly want to know if there's anybody who thinks they can whip us, be assured there are folks who will be quick to take up that challenge.  

However, those of us who are Christians need to remember that we don't face any

challenge alone.  God's Spirit lives within us and God has promised to be with us. With the confidence that comes with that knowledge, we are able to ask, "Is there anyone who thinks they can whip both of us?" and the answer is a resounding, "No!" because "He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world." (I John 4:4).

That's why, when Moses was hesitant to go to the land of Egypt and confront Pharaoh, God said, "I will certainly be with you." (Exodus 3:12)

When Joshua was hesitant to take over the leadership of the Israelites, God said, "As I was with Moses, I will be with you.  I will not leave you and forsake you." (Joshua 1:5)

When Gideon thought he was too insignificant to be a leader, God said, "Surely I will be with you!" (Joshua 6:16)

When Jeremiah thought he was too young to be a prophet, God said, "Do not be afraid of their faces, for I am with you." (Jeremiah 1:8)    When Jesus sent out the apostles charged with the task of sharing the gospel with the whole world, Jesus said, "Lo, I am with you always." (Matthew 28:20)

When we are faced with an overwhelming responsibility to live out the message of Christ in an antagonistic world, we need to remember that we have the same promise -- God will be with us.  And "if God is for us, who can be against us?" (Romans 8:31).Take courage there's nobody strong enough to whip the both of us!

Godspeed

Pastor RichWORSHIP

3 COMMUNIONProverbs 3:1-20, Rom. 12:3-9God’s Independence Day

10Calculated Risks17I John 4First Love

24Hebrews 11:3,22, Rom. 4:17; 10:10Proclaiming It

31Hebrews 11:4; 2 Cor. 8:2-3; 1 Cor. 16:2Giving When I Don’t Have It.

COMMUNION OFFERINGThe communion offering distributed in July will be given to Milltown VFW.

2016 FINANCIALS Thru May Yr. to DateIncome $21,000.97 $102,835.20Expense $23,543.80 $112,238.78Gain/(Loss) $ (2,542.83 $ (9,403.58

GIVEGoing to be away from church this Sunday? Remember to give by giving now.Texting SPUCC to 77977;Click on the donation link on our website: www.stpaulsmilltownnj.org

PRAYER of the MONTH

Father,I come to this July 4th, grateful for my country and grateful for the men and women who gave their lives so that I might be free.

I proclaim my allegiance to my country and total dedication to you, my Lord.As I watch the magnificent explosions of color on this red, white, and blue holiday, I am reminded of my spectacular Lord and

Savior who is great beyond my imagination.

May the name of the Lord be praised and celebrated throughout our country on this our joyous national holiday!Amen

MISSED CHURCH?We got YOU covered!

You can see and hear the morning message by going to our Facebook page.Every effort will be made to post the message by mid Sunday afternoon.Next time you are away go to our website. Let us know what you think.

Sr. YOUTH GROUP The 29 youth and adult chaperones will be leaving for Chattanooga, TN at 7:00AM on Saturday, July 9. Please pray for our youth and adults as we serve the Chattanooga community.1. Pray for humble hearts so that we place

the needs of the community above our own.

2. Pray for steadfast hands to serve with a committed and diligent spirit

3. Pray for open eyes to see where God is at work within the community.

4. Pray for listening ears to be open to new and challenging perspectives from community leaders and service partners.

5. Pray for transformed minds to understand God’s love for them and the ways that they are called to love others.

6. Pray for swift feet to be eager to enter into the communities and serve wherever they are needed.

7. Pray for encouraging tongues to speak words of encouragement.

THANK YOU!!!To everyone who has ever helped prepare meals at Elijah’s Promise over the past 25 years. We will no longer being serving meals on the first Sunday of every month because of changes Elijah’s Promise is making in the way meals are going to be prepared and served and the time they will be served.Over the past 25 years thousands of hungry people were fed because of your faithful service to “feed the hungry.” “WELL DONE, GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANTS!”

Cave Quest VBS July 25 to July 29.

At Cave Quest, kids explore what it means to follow Jesus through dark times. Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and dig into yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of Jesus’ love, and test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos they’ll take home and play with all summer long. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings.

When Small Gifts Are Huge

Huge is a word that is being used a lot by a certain politician these days. Jesus illustrated how sometimes the smallest gifts are the largest.

The gospel of Mark records story of the widow’s mite. “Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in 2 small copper coins, worth only a few cents. Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything - all she had to live on.” Her small gift became huge.

As the scripture clearly teach she gave according to her means, just as you and I should. It is the heart behind any gift that makes it huge.

REMINDER: You can set up your giving automatically! Sign up for recurring giving at https://pushpay.com/pay/stpaulsmilltownnj

GLOBAL GRACE CAFEIf you are around during the day please consider coming out for delicious food!  

The cafe will happen 5 days a week in the social hall at the Highland Park Reformed Church. The cafe is open 9:30am-2:00pm.

It's a great place for Excellent Fair Trade Coffee ($1 cups, .50 refills)Delicious morning pastriesAmazing full lunch menu of food from around the globe

It's also a great place forFree wi-fi for business meetings for social group gatherings/book clubs etc...

The Cafe is creating a new local economic engine that supports the efforts of HPR church and Interfaith-RISE (Refugee and Immigrant Services and Empowerment) which was created to help refugees seeking asylum.

*************************** NOTICE TO ALL

In an effort to cut costs, only shut-ins and out of area members (without email) will have the Tidings mailed to them. If you have an email address, please allow us to send your Tidings via email. Send a note to this effect to carolstpauls@optonline.net

Hard copies of the Tidings are available in the Narthex. Please take a copy after worship.***************************

Music at St. Paul’s

SUMMER CHOIR

All are invited to sing in the summer choir. Join us at 9:30 am to learn an easy anthem. No robes, processing, or week-to-week commitment!

Summer choir meets on the following Sundays:

July 3July 24August 7August 14August 21

HYMN SINGS

Our remaining Summer Hymn Sings will be:

Sunday, July 31; Sunday, Aug. 28

Come to the sanctuary at 9:30 am to sing some favorites before our morning worship. Requests appreciated!

ORGAN FUND DRIVE

Thank you for all the recent contributions to our Organ Fund! This is an ongoing fund used for repairs on our pipe organ. Because we have some upcoming work on the instrument, we have set a goal of raising $25,000 to add to the fund. As of newsletter-writing time in June, we are almost halfway toward meeting our goal!

4th of JULY BAND

Our Praise Band will be playing on the St. Paul’s float on July 4th. Thank you to the band for their work to represent our congregation. Want to help? As always, we need “groupies” to accompany the float and toss candy.

COLLEGE

Alayna Conger, Montclair, B.S. in Social Work – will attend Rutger’s for Masters

Sarah Migliore, Monmouth, B.A. in Psychology – will attend Monmouth for Masters in Social Work

Allison Pelszynski, Rutger’s School ofEngineering B.S. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, with a minor in Political Science

Catherine Reeves – Rutger’sDaniel Reeves – Bentley UniversityEmily Stout - Duke UniversityMichael Thieme – Rutger’s

HIGH SCHOOL

Brad Bacchetti – SHS, will attendMiddlesex County College

Julianne Garback – SBHSKevin Finch – SBHS, will attend

Princeton UniversityMatt Gzemski – SHS, will attend NJ

Institute of TechnologyAlex Johnson – SHS, will attend

RamapoMegan Poulsen – SHS, will attend

Coastal Carolina, SCCharlotte Stout – Hun School

Princeton, will attend Wellesley College

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR

2016 GRADUATES

8TH GRADE

Henry CoatesKyle Davey

Gianna DeLorenzoJonathan GarbackDustyn Pellicane

CONSISTORY MINUTESJune 13th, 2016

In Attendance: Rebecca Jones, Julie Park, Sean Sullivan, Steve Kircher, Greg Reeves, Don Wesen, Joanne Ciaccio, John Garback, Rob Ramsen, Chuck Rucinski, Dick MacDowell, Frank Devine, Kathleen Shanabrook, Emily Sensenbach-Gopal, Debbie Paley, and Pastor Rich Weyer.

Steve K called the meeting to order at 7:35pm. Pastor Rich began meeting with devotional and prayer.

May’s meeting minutes approved without change. Motioned by Frank D./seconded by Sean S.

Correspondence: -Letter from the Milltown Rescue Squad for the communion offering donation. -Letter from the Scotto Family thanking the congregation and community for the prayers and the communion offering donation from December.

Finances: -May’s finances approved. Motioned Julie P./seconded by Dick M. -Two new transactions from the Rada cutlery sale will be posted in next month’s finances. -St. Paul’s Yard Sale raised $500 for the church. Thank you to Robin and Sean Sullivan and all the other volunteers for making this event a success. -The church has been receiving points when using the St. Paul’s Business card, we now have ten $25 dollar gift cards to Walmart, these will be use to assist members of the church family and community in need.

Benevolence: -The Senior Youth Group will be receiving this month’s communion offering of $958.00, which will be going to support their 2016 Mission Trip. -$50.00 will go to our World Vision Child.-$191.70 will go to Elijah’s Promise.

Consistory: Communion will be served by on July 3rd, by Team 4.

Communion Offering: July’s recipient will be the Milltown VFW Post.

Wine and Beer Fundraiser: -All licenses have been processed for the event.

Ministry Teams:Church and Family: The Annual Church Picnic and Outdoor Worship will be on September 11th at Albert Ave Park.

Spiritual Life: -All of the candy has been ordered for the Fourth of July Parade. -After 25 years of dedication and service, the members of St. Paul’s Church will no longer be serving an evening meal at Elijah’s Promise due to a scheduling change. Thank you for all of your years of service.

Education: Adult Education: Fall online video study will begin, this will be an 11 week course, topic is still under consideration; The Letter of James OR Crazy Love. -Wednesday Afternoon Study: Historical Study of the New Testament. -Vacation Bible School- July 25-29

-There is a teacher for every age group.-There will be a volunteer meeting on

Tuesday June 21, 2016 at 7:30pm. -Looking for adult volunteers to assist with running and assisting with Junior Youth Group, please contact Pastor Rich or the church office if interest in serving.

Property: -Two bids have been requested for the west driveway of the education building-paving project, however the church has yet to receive any responses. -The outside stairs that lead into the chapel and Sunday school room will be in the process of being repaired.

Old Business: -Organ Repairs: Emily Sensenbach-Gopal was present at this meeting to discuss the two bids received for the needed repairs of the organ. The church has received two bids; one bid was from RK Organworks, which is the church’s current service provider. The approximate estimate from RK Organworks is $21,000 and there will be a four-month period of service and limited use of the organ during that time. The other bid was from Emery Brothers, which was an estimated

$18,700. Emily will be contacting RK Organworks to see if they will be able to match Emery Brothers estimate. Further discuss will continue at the Congregational Meeting on June 26th after worship.

New Business: -Scholarships- Consistory decided on rewarding each recipient $200 dollars. Motioned Greg R./seconded by Julie P. -The consistory is considering sponsoring a Milltown Little League team next year. -John E. Herbst Heating & Cooling, INC. estimate for the Social Hall A/C units was $16,465.00. Motion to accept bid, Dick M./seconded Don W.

Congregational Meeting on June 26th, 2016: Agenda: -Approve organ repair bid and A/C fellowship hall replacement bid.- Elect Kathleen Shanabrook to consistory as a deacon.

Future Dates:June 27th, 2016: Ministry Team Meeting at 7:30pm in the social hall.

Pastor Rich led prayer to conclude this meeting.

Adjournment at 8:55pm, motioned by Don W./seconded by Greg. R.

Respectfully Submitted, Rebecca Jones

HEAD USHERS FOR

JULY3 Consistory Team #410 Joanne Ciaccio17 Grace Kothari24 Sean Sullivan31 Joan Peck

GREETERS FOR

JULY3 Arlene Mowery & Jane Osman10 Lorraine Fisezi17 Kathie Gilliland24 Connie Michael & Carol Calantoni31 Curtis Peck

*Greeters are asked to arrive at church by 9:20 a.m.

GREETER COORDINATOR Judy Skalla

GENERAL FUND

Arlene Kuhlthau

SCHOLARSHIP FUND

THOMAS CALABRESEKenneth & Elaine BossertRuth Calabrese

ORGAN FUND

Linda ChristSonja O. Wallner

REV. MERVIN S. GERHARTDorothy Gerhart

RHETT KROBATSCHVincent & Doris Krobatsch

EUGENE FRYEthel Fry

STEPHEN R. NAPOLITANOHis Family

CHARLES STEWARTPam Stewart

THOMAS CALABRESEKenneth & Elaine BossertRuth Calabrese

MY FAMILY IN HEAVEN, FATHER, MOTHER, SISTER, BROTHER

Irma Lou Hubbs

CINDY CEDONEConnie Michael

LETTERS...

Dear St. Paul’s Family,

Thank you for the prayers for the Reynolds family (my stepbrother’s family) and the prayer shawl.

They write: “Thank you so much for such a thoughtful gift. I wore the shawl during Karel’s funeral and even when wearing it now it makes be feel loved and supported.“

Emily Sensenbach-Gopal

Dear St. Paul’s Church,I am writing to you on behalf of the Milltown Rescue Squad, to express our gratitude for your recent donations of $750.As you may know, the Milltown Rescue Squad depends entirely on donations for its operations, and your contribution will be a great help.

Sincerely,Ashley HammCorresponding Secretary

ST. PAUL’S CHURCHFounded in 1872

So. Main St. & W. Lakewood Ave.

Rev. Richard H. Weyer, Pastor

Emily Sensenbach-Gopal, Director of Music

Church Office 732 828-0020FAX # 732 828-0027

stpaulschurch@optonline.netwww.stpaulsmilltownnj.org

Please leave a message if no one is available.

Church Secretary Mrs. Carol LagowskiOffice hours: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Financial Secretary Mrs. Debbie Paley (address inquiries to church office)

Please address all financial inquiries to the Church Office.

NEXT TIDINGS DEADLINE – Thursday, July 21st

NEXT COMMUNION DATEJuly 3rd

2016 CONSISTORYElders:

Dianne AndreulaJoanne CiaccioFrank DevineRebecca Jones

Julie ParkGreg ReevesDon Wesen

Deacons:John GarbackSteve Kircher

Dick MacDowellRobert RamsenChuck RucinskiEmma RumenSean Sullivan

********************************Save time and prevent mistakes by writing your parishioner number on your checks and envelopes. Example: 002W********************************Please notify the church office if any of the following changes occur in your household: address change, phone number change, email change, marriage, separation/divorce, death, birth, adoption, adult child(ren) moving out, or a family member being moved to a rehab. or nursing home.We would like to keep our membership list up-to-date, but we need YOUR cooperation to do so!

ST. PAUL’S CHURCH62 South Main StreetMilltown, NJ 08850(732) 828-0020

JULY, 2016

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

DATES TO REMEMBER:

July 3rd – CommunionJuly 4th – Parade/Duck RaceJuly 9-16 – SYG Mission TripJuly 25-29 – Vacation Bible SchoolJuly 31 – Hymn Sing

TIDINGSWorship Service 10:00 a.m.Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Rev. Richard H. Weyer, Pastor

DATED MATERIALJune 23, 2016