St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

910 Marne Highway, Hainesport, New Jersey 08036-2666

Office Phone: 609.267.0740 Fax: 609.267.3798

E-Mail: stpaulslutheran@comcast.net

The Reverend Dr. David B. Jost, Senior Pastor

The Reverend Laura Esposito, Associate Pastor

Denisemarie Ramos, Director of Music Susan Bentley, Church Secretary

Karen McMahon, Business Manager Mark Moore, Sexton

Beverly Grazioli, Sunday School Director

reJOYce Christian School and JOYfull House

(Extended Care Program) Karen Boettge, Director

609.267.1443

St. Paul’s Mission Statement Rooted in God’s

unconditional love, the congregation of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

commits mind, body, spirit and treasure to make all people

disciples of Christ, to share God’s abundance, and to proclaim the Gospel

in word and deed.

Keep these folks in your prayers…

...those who are hospitalized, ill or other: Marilyn Adams, Kathryn Baltaitis, Fred Bertram, Steve Blum, Charlie Bohlen, Mark Boughen, Brenda, David Bulanauski, Kerry MacCartney Burke, Viola Christensen, Betty Cliver, Erin Craig, Nina Davis, Joseph Denphy, Jack Dickson, Marissa DeMaggio, Lauren Diorio, Brian Drea, Shelly Edwards, John and Jane Emrick, Clif Fernandez, Ernie Ferreny, Vandra French, Bill Gardner, Chris Giroso, Pearl Haines, Dale Hansen, June Henning, Holly Hilferty, Patti Hobson, Karl Hoover, Alice Izzo, Rocke Izzo, John Johnson, Janice Kaminski, Katie Kish, Dean Larson, Richard Leonhard, Bill Magyar, Sarah Magyar, Samantha Marx, Tim Marx, John Michael Mason, Edward McLaughlin, Ned Monroe, Stephanie Nicoletto, Alexa Nippins, Debbie Norton, Coletta Pagenkopf, Dave Pagenkopf, Agnes Pape, Michael Pissiti, Linda Schwarzmann, Tim Shell, Darrell Soltesz, Christine Strimel, Justin Vinluan, Ethan Wassersug, Arlene Weiss, Leslie Wickline, Nancy Williams, Carole Winter, Eleanor Wood.

...those who have long-term illnesses: Gerri Burns, Phil Boettge, Edith Crane, Robert Cross, Barbara Esposito, Bob Grover, Ella Hikade, Arlene Kaye, Matthew Ottenwess, Virginia Sandstrom, Ruth Steever, Kathy Strano, Violet P. Wise.

...those who mourn: Bob Wolfrom and family on the death of his mother.

...those who are shut-in: Marcy Boettge, Jane and Conly Brooks, Ilse Burrell, Victor Bush, Walt Cliver, Fran Craig, June Henning, Vera Jensen, Alice Karis, Edna King, Mary Kuhn, Len Moser, Nancy McKeown, Miriam Prickett, Ruth Seever, Jerry Zarkos.

...those in the military or other service: Michael Cobb, Navy, in Jacksonville, FL. Mark B. Moore, III, Army in Korea ...the following St. Paul’s families (You are all

members of the Prayer Team); Jennifer & William McLaren, James & Nancy

McKeown, Glen & Karen McMahon, Rebecca & Carl Merrifield, David & Noreen Miller, Matthew & Cassie Miller

...for peace and unity in our own country. Please help us keep this list updated. Let the church office know if someone should be removed from this list. (609) 267-0740 or stpaulslutheran@comcast.net.

Worship Attendance February 13/14 Total—221; 7:30 PM—29 8:00 AM—44

9:30 AM—84 11:00 AM—64

The total giving for January was $39,088.49 with an average for the parish account of $9,032.00. The average weekly giving needed to support the Mission Plan is $10,574.00.

For Your Information—For Your Inspiration

News & Notes

for St. Paul’s Community

February 20/21, 2016

Worship Services:

Saturday, 7:30 PM Sunday, 8:00 AM Sunday, 9:30 AM Sunday, 11:00 AM Sunday School, 10:30—11:30 AM

The Great Thanksgiving... All baptized, believing Chris-tians are welcome to the Lord’s Table. Come forward down the center aisle, pick up a glass and follow the direc-tions of the ushers. Glasses of grape juice are available in the center of the tray. If you are unable to come to the al-tar, please inform an usher so that the Eucharist may be brought to you.

For Children Ages 2—6: Busy Bags are available near the Growing in Faith Together (GIFT) Table in the back of the sanctuary. One bag per child, please, and return bags to the bin following worship. Nursery care is available during the 9:30 and 11:00 Sunday Services for children ages 0—4.

Introduction from today’s lessons. This Week’s Lessons

Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18

Psalm 27

Philippians 3:17--4:1

Luke 13:31-35

Next Week’s Lessons

Isaiah 55:1-9

Psalm 63:1-8

1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Luke 13:1-9

Next Sunday, February 28th is the Annual Congregational Meeting at 12:15 PM in the Sanctuary. All Voting members of the congregation are expected to attend. Annual Report booklets are now available in the Narthex. One copy per family, please.

Though we sometimes doubt and often resist God’s desire to protect and save us, our God persists. In holy baptism, God’s people have been called and gathered into a God-initiated relationship that will endure. Lent provides the church with a time and a tradition in which to seek the face of the Lord again. Lent provides another occasion to behold the God of our salvation in the face of the Blessed One who “comes in the name of the Lord.”

Second Sunday of Lent

Bi Annual Meeting

February 21st at 12:01PM

Lunch will be provided, soup & sandwiches and desert. Please plan to come and discuss upcoming event and share your ideas. Meeting should be approx. 1 hour. All are welcome. RSVP to Pat Headrick 609-234-7851.

Easter Basket Collection for the Children at Bridge of Peace in Camden Sign up sheets will be in the narthex. We will have a box in the narthex for a general collection of healthy food items for the baskets. Please have all donations to church by Sunday, March 6th. The Easter Basket Bags will be assembled on Tuesday, March 8th at 7pm, at the Family Fun Night. If you would like to join in, please feel welcome. Any questions: Claudia O’Malley 609-265-9047 or Janice Steinberg 609-351-9098

He Is Risen Bran Help us Box Up Hunger Youth & Family is collecting 2,500 boxes of cereal during Lent. All boxes will be given to food pantries after Lent.

Help Us Meet This AMAZING Goal

We are collecting Burlington Shoprite receipts Please place them in the folder in the Narthex. Burlington Shoprite will donate 1% of the receipts to the Burlington Center Mall Ministry. Help support the Burlington Center Mall Ministry!

Cemetery Notice

Please remove all seasonal decorations by

March 13th . Thank you

.

Lenten

Luncheons

Sign-up sheets for Lenten midweek Soup & Bread luncheons are posted in the narthex. Because we are trying something different this time, you are asked to either take a recipe cared provided for that particular day, or, if you would prefer, use one of your own. Just be sure it is a soup/stew designated for that week. On February 24th—Vegetable soup March 2nd—Chicken soup March 9th—Potato soup March 16th—Beef barley soup March 23rd—Lamb stew Thanks in advance to all those who participate in these luncheons by providing soup and/or bread and for those who attend, as your presence and participation greatly enhance our Lenten observances.

Order Your Spring Flowers for Easter

It’s time to order spring flowers to decorate the sanctuary for Easter services. You may choose from the plants below. Cost for each plant is listed with the type.

Deadline for ordering is March 15th .

(Choice of Plant) (Number) Large Daffodil ($5) ________

Mini Daffodil ($5) ________

5-bloom Tulip ($5) ________

Hyacinth ($5) ________

White Lillies ($8) ________

Total Cost $________

To honor: _________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

In loving memory of: _________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

If you wish to keep your Easter plant, it must be picked up by April 4th. The plants remaining after this date will be planted on the church grounds. My name_________________________

My Envelope Number Is______________

Bi Annual Meeting

February 21st at 12:01PM

Lunch will be provided, soup & sandwiches and desert. Please plan to come and discuss upcoming event and share your ideas. Meeting should be approx. 1 hour. All are welcome. RSVP to Pat Headrick 609-234-7851.

Easter Basket Collection for the Children at Bridge of Peace in Camden Sign up sheets will be in the narthex. We will have a box in the narthex for a general collection of healthy food items for the baskets. Please have all donations to church by Sunday, March 6th. The Easter Basket Bags will be assembled on Tuesday, March 8th at 7pm, at the Family Fun Night. If you would like to join in, please feel welcome. Any questions: Claudia O’Malley 609-265-9047 or Janice Steinberg 609-351-9098

He Is Risen Bran Help us Box Up Hunger Youth & Family is collecting 2,500 boxes of cereal during Lent. All boxes will be given to food pantries after Lent.

Help Us Meet This AMAZING Goal

We are collecting Burlington Shoprite receipts Please place them in the folder in the Narthex. Burlington Shoprite will donate 1% of the receipts to the Burlington Center Mall Ministry. Help support the Burlington Center Mall Ministry!

Cemetery Notice

Please remove all seasonal decorations by

March 13th . Thank you

.

Lenten

Luncheons

Sign-up sheets for Lenten midweek Soup & Bread luncheons are posted in the narthex. Because we are trying something different this time, you are asked to either take a recipe cared provided for that particular day, or, if you would prefer, use one of your own. Just be sure it is a soup/stew designated for that week. On February 24th—Vegetable soup March 2nd—Chicken soup March 9th—Potato soup March 16th—Beef barley soup March 23rd—Lamb stew Thanks in advance to all those who participate in these luncheons by providing soup and/or bread and for those who attend, as your presence and participation greatly enhance our Lenten observances.

Order Your Spring Flowers for Easter

It’s time to order spring flowers to decorate the sanctuary for Easter services. You may choose from the plants below. Cost for each plant is listed with the type.

Deadline for ordering is March 15th .

(Choice of Plant) (Number) Large Daffodil ($5) ________

Mini Daffodil ($5) ________

5-bloom Tulip ($5) ________

Hyacinth ($5) ________

White Lillies ($8) ________

Total Cost $________

To honor: _________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

In loving memory of: _________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

If you wish to keep your Easter plant, it must be picked up by April 4th. The plants remaining after this date will be planted on the church grounds. My name_________________________

My Envelope Number Is______________

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

910 Marne Highway, Hainesport, New Jersey 08036-2666

Office Phone: 609.267.0740 Fax: 609.267.3798

E-Mail: stpaulslutheran@comcast.net

The Reverend Dr. David B. Jost, Senior Pastor

The Reverend Laura Esposito, Associate Pastor

Denisemarie Ramos, Director of Music Susan Bentley, Church Secretary

Karen McMahon, Business Manager Mark Moore, Sexton

Beverly Grazioli, Sunday School Director

reJOYce Christian School and JOYfull House

(Extended Care Program) Karen Boettge, Director

609.267.1443

St. Paul’s Mission Statement Rooted in God’s

unconditional love, the congregation of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

commits mind, body, spirit and treasure to make all people

disciples of Christ, to share God’s abundance, and to proclaim the Gospel

in word and deed.

Keep these folks in your prayers…

...those who are hospitalized, ill or other: Marilyn Adams, Kathryn Baltaitis, Fred Bertram, Steve Blum, Charlie Bohlen, Mark Boughen, Brenda, David Bulanauski, Kerry MacCartney Burke, Viola Christensen, Betty Cliver, Erin Craig, Nina Davis, Joseph Denphy, Jack Dickson, Marissa DeMaggio, Lauren Diorio, Brian Drea, Shelly Edwards, John and Jane Emrick, Clif Fernandez, Ernie Ferreny, Vandra French, Bill Gardner, Chris Giroso, Pearl Haines, Dale Hansen, June Henning, Holly Hilferty, Patti Hobson, Karl Hoover, Alice Izzo, Rocke Izzo, John Johnson, Janice Kaminski, Katie Kish, Dean Larson, Richard Leonhard, Bill Magyar, Sarah Magyar, Samantha Marx, Tim Marx, John Michael Mason, Edward McLaughlin, Ned Monroe, Stephanie Nicoletto, Alexa Nippins, Debbie Norton, Coletta Pagenkopf, Dave Pagenkopf, Agnes Pape, Michael Pissiti, Linda Schwarzmann, Tim Shell, Darrell Soltesz, Christine Strimel, Justin Vinluan, Ethan Wassersug, Arlene Weiss, Leslie Wickline, Nancy Williams, Carole Winter, Eleanor Wood.

...those who have long-term illnesses: Gerri Burns, Phil Boettge, Edith Crane, Robert Cross, Barbara Esposito, Bob Grover, Ella Hikade, Arlene Kaye, Matthew Ottenwess, Virginia Sandstrom, Ruth Steever, Kathy Strano, Violet P. Wise.

...those who mourn: Bob Wolfrom and family on the death of his mother.

...those who are shut-in: Marcy Boettge, Jane and Conly Brooks, Ilse Burrell, Victor Bush, Walt Cliver, Fran Craig, June Henning, Vera Jensen, Alice Karis, Edna King, Mary Kuhn, Len Moser, Nancy McKeown, Miriam Prickett, Ruth Seever, Jerry Zarkos.

...those in the military or other service: Michael Cobb, Navy, in Jacksonville, FL. Mark B. Moore, III, Army in Korea ...the following St. Paul’s families (You are all

members of the Prayer Team); Jennifer & William McLaren, James & Nancy

McKeown, Glen & Karen McMahon, Rebecca & Carl Merrifield, David & Noreen Miller, Matthew & Cassie Miller

...for peace and unity in our own country. Please help us keep this list updated. Let the church office know if someone should be removed from this list. (609) 267-0740 or stpaulslutheran@comcast.net.

Worship Attendance February 13/14 Total—221; 7:30 PM—29 8:00 AM—44

9:30 AM—84 11:00 AM—64

The total giving for January was $39,088.49 with an average for the parish account of $9,032.00. The average weekly giving needed to support the Mission Plan is $10,574.00.

For Your Information—For Your Inspiration

News & Notes

for St. Paul’s Community

February 20/21, 2016

Worship Services:

Saturday, 7:30 PM Sunday, 8:00 AM Sunday, 9:30 AM Sunday, 11:00 AM Sunday School, 10:30—11:30 AM

The Great Thanksgiving... All baptized, believing Chris-tians are welcome to the Lord’s Table. Come forward down the center aisle, pick up a glass and follow the direc-tions of the ushers. Glasses of grape juice are available in the center of the tray. If you are unable to come to the al-tar, please inform an usher so that the Eucharist may be brought to you.

For Children Ages 2—6: Busy Bags are available near the Growing in Faith Together (GIFT) Table in the back of the sanctuary. One bag per child, please, and return bags to the bin following worship. Nursery care is available during the 9:30 and 11:00 Sunday Services for children ages 0—4.

Introduction from today’s lessons. This Week’s Lessons

Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18

Psalm 27

Philippians 3:17--4:1

Luke 13:31-35

Next Week’s Lessons

Isaiah 55:1-9

Psalm 63:1-8

1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Luke 13:1-9

Next Sunday, February 28th is the Annual Congregational Meeting at 12:15 PM in the Sanctuary. All Voting members of the congregation are expected to attend. Annual Report booklets are now available in the Narthex. One copy per family, please.

Though we sometimes doubt and often resist God’s desire to protect and save us, our God persists. In holy baptism, God’s people have been called and gathered into a God-initiated relationship that will endure. Lent provides the church with a time and a tradition in which to seek the face of the Lord again. Lent provides another occasion to behold the God of our salvation in the face of the Blessed One who “comes in the name of the Lord.”

Second Sunday of Lent

This Week at St. Paul’s

Sunday, February 21

8:00 AM Worship 9:30 AM Worship

10:30 AM Sunday School

11:00 AM Worship

7:00 PM Chorale

Monday, February 22

9:00 AM Aerobics (PH)

6:30 PM Praise Band (S)

6:30 PM Shawl Sharers

7:00 PM Bible Study (SH)

7:00 PM AA (PH)

8:30 PM NA (MR)

Tuesday, February 23

6:30 PM Children’s Choirs

6:30 PM Study (SH)

7:00 PM AA (C)

7:30 PM Same Spirit/

Capstone (Sanc)

Wednesday, February 24

9:00 AM Aerobics (PH)

9:00 AM Needle/Thread (SH)

12:15 PM Lenten Luncheon

6:00 PM Weigh-In (SH)

6:30 PM RV Alum (S)

7:00 PM Cub Scouts (PH))

7:00 PM Boy Scouts (MR)

Thursday, February 25

6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast

10:00 AM Bible Study (SH)

6:30 PM Ark Angels (S)

7:00 PM Boy Scouts (SH)

7:30 PM AA (PH)

7:30 PM Christus Choir

Friday, February 26

8:00 AM Friday Fellowship

Saturday, February 27

7:30 PM Worship

8:00 PM NA (MR)

February 20/21, 2016 Second Sunday of Lent

7:30, 8:00 &11:00

Prelude (11:00) AM Louis Hikade—Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen Welcome & Parish Concerns Confession and Forgiveness Passing of the Peace Hymn #724, All Who Love and Serve Your City Greeting Kyrie 160 , Holy God Prayer of the Day: God of the covenant, in the mystery of the cross you promise everlasting life to the world. Gather all peoples into your arms, and shelter us with your mercy, that we may rejoice in the life we share in your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and

forever. Amen. 1st Lesson Stewardship Second Lesson Lenten Verse p. 142 Return to the Lord Gospel Lesson Response Sermon: Pastor David Jost Hymn: p. 683, The Numberless Gifts of God’s Mercies Apostles’ Creed, page 127 Prayers of Intercession Offering (11:00) Cherub Choir—Jesus Loves the Little Children Offertory, #204, Thankful Hearts Offertory Prayer Great Thanksgiving, page 144 The Proper Preface Holy, Holy, Holy, page 144 Words of Institution Lord’s Prayer Invitation to Communion

Communion Hymns: Page 146, Lamb of God

613, Thy Holy Wings 328, Restore In Us, O God

Post-Communion Rite

Post-Communion Prayer

Blessing

536, God Be With You Dismissal

Postlude

Our Worship Assistants 7:30, 8:00 and 11:00

Altar Guild: Elsa Mollow-Snow, Marilyn Phifer, Carol Ritter, Martha Eckhardt Bread Provider: Lydia Cross Communion Assistants: Ann Macintosh, Doug Hikade, Amy Bescherer Greeters: Carol & Rich Moyer, Peg Beringer, Dave & Laura Pagenkopf Lectors: Ann Macintosh, Doug Hikade, Nancy Prikett Projection Assistants: Trish Brinning, Bob Ritter, Nikki Munko. Ushers: Joan & Bill Lynch, Chris Jardine, Bob Langer, Carol Ritter, Glenn Heppard

To everyone who served as a worship assistant for each of the

services this weekend, THANK YOU!

Please sign up to be a Worship Assistant or to provide Communion Bread. Sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board by the entry doors.

Flowers Provided to the Glory of

God…

By: Members of the Congregation Sign up on the bulletin board by the entry doors to provide altar flowers.

This Week at St. Paul’s

Sunday, February 21

8:00 AM Worship 9:30 AM Worship

10:30 AM Sunday School

11:00 AM Worship

7:00 PM Chorale

Monday, February 22

9:00 AM Aerobics (PH)

6:30 PM Praise Band (S)

6:30 PM Shawl Sharers

7:00 PM Bible Study (SH)

7:00 PM AA (PH)

8:30 PM NA (MR)

Tuesday, February 23

6:30 PM Children’s Choirs

6:30 PM Study (SH)

7:00 PM AA (C)

7:30 PM Same Spirit/

Capstone (Sanc)

Wednesday, February 24

9:00 AM Aerobics (PH)

9:00 AM Needle/Thread (SH)

12:15 PM Lenten Luncheon

6:00 PM Weigh-In (SH)

6:30 PM RV Alum (S)

7:00 PM Cub Scouts (PH))

7:00 PM Boy Scouts (MR)

Thursday, February 25

6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast

10:00 AM Bible Study (SH)

6:30 PM Ark Angels (S)

7:00 PM Boy Scouts (SH)

7:30 PM AA (PH)

7:30 PM Christus Choir

Friday, February 26

8:00 AM Friday Fellowship

Saturday, February 27

7:30 PM Worship

8:00 PM NA (MR)

February 20/21, 2016 Second Sunday of Lent

7:30, 8:00 &11:00

Prelude (11:00) AM Louis Hikade—Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen Welcome & Parish Concerns Confession and Forgiveness Passing of the Peace Hymn #724, All Who Love and Serve Your City Greeting Kyrie 160 , Holy God Prayer of the Day: God of the covenant, in the mystery of the cross you promise everlasting life to the world. Gather all peoples into your arms, and shelter us with your mercy, that we may rejoice in the life we share in your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and

forever. Amen. 1st Lesson Stewardship Second Lesson Lenten Verse p. 142 Return to the Lord Gospel Lesson Response Sermon: Pastor David Jost Hymn: p. 683, The Numberless Gifts of God’s Mercies Apostles’ Creed, page 127 Prayers of Intercession Offering (11:00) Cherub Choir—Jesus Loves the Little Children Offertory, #204, Thankful Hearts Offertory Prayer Great Thanksgiving, page 144 The Proper Preface Holy, Holy, Holy, page 144 Words of Institution Lord’s Prayer Invitation to Communion

Communion Hymns: Page 146, Lamb of God

613, Thy Holy Wings 328, Restore In Us, O God

Post-Communion Rite

Post-Communion Prayer

Blessing

536, God Be With You Dismissal

Postlude

Our Worship Assistants 7:30, 8:00 and 11:00

Altar Guild: Elsa Mollow-Snow, Marilyn Phifer, Carol Ritter, Martha Eckhardt Bread Provider: Lydia Cross Communion Assistants: Ann Macintosh, Doug Hikade, Amy Bescherer Greeters: Carol & Rich Moyer, Peg Beringer, Dave & Laura Pagenkopf Lectors: Ann Macintosh, Doug Hikade, Nancy Prikett Projection Assistants: Trish Brinning, Bob Ritter, Nikki Munko. Ushers: Joan & Bill Lynch, Chris Jardine, Bob Langer, Carol Ritter, Glenn Heppard

To everyone who served as a worship assistant for each of the

services this weekend, THANK YOU!

Please sign up to be a Worship Assistant or to provide Communion Bread. Sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board by the entry doors.

Flowers Provided to the Glory of

God…

By: Members of the Congregation Sign up on the bulletin board by the entry doors to provide altar flowers.