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ST. PAUL’S UCC NEWSLETTER

MARCH 2015

103 South Second Street

Marthasville, MO 63357

(636) 433-2482

[email protected]

www.stpaulsuccmo.org

Seeking to Know, Grow In, and Show the Ways of Jesus

Letter from the Pastor

Dear Friends,

I have some good news. On February 3, 2015, the Church Council voted unanimously to extend to Rev. Don Deeker, the honorary title of Pastor Emeritus. That title is reserved for persons who have served with merit in the church, and who have set an example of Christian faithfulness, and who have left a positive mark on the life of the congregation. Rev. Deeker has certainly fulfilled all those categories. During his time at St. Paul’s UCC, he tended faithfully to the spiritual and pastoral needs of the congregation. He and Carrie worked tirelessly at the church. They helped at church dinners, they participated in fellowship groups, helped with LOGOS, and, in general, inspired everyone to active involvement in the church and selfless love to all in need.

I am pleased to say that Rev. Deeker has accepted the invitation to become St. Paul’s Pastor Emeritus. On a date not yet set, but sometime after Easter we will invite Rev. Deeker and his family to a Sunday morning service honoring his ministry at St. Paul’s. We will present him with a certificate from the denomination and extend to him our enduring thanks and appreciation.

The title of Pastor Emeritus is an honorary title. That means the everyday tasks of ministry and the ongoing care of the congregation will not fall on Don. However, any pastor serving St. Paul’s UCC will be pleased and welcomed to turn to Don for advice and even help when needed. For his part, Don will continue to represent St. Paul’s UCC in the community. Having Don recognized as Pastor Emeritus in the community is a tremendous opportunity for us to continue to have a positive impact on the lives and faith of the people of Marthasville and beyond.

I am extremely pleased with the Council’s decision. I think it is a wonderful way to honor Rev. Deeker’s years of service at St. Paul’s UCC. I am also sure that I speak for Rev. Deeker when I say that he as much as anyone will be excited to welcome and receive, bless and support the next pastor of St. Paul’s.

Just imagine, there is someone out there being prepared by God to serve St. Paul’s UCC with integrity, faith, creativity, and of course with merit. I can’t wait to see what the future will bring. Knowing how loving and special you are, and having the resource of a Pastor Emeritus at hand, I am sure your next pastor will bring and be--good news.

Many Blessings, Pastor Donna

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March Extra Step – One Great Hour of Sharing One Great Hour of Sharing is an offering that makes the love of Christ real for individuals and communities around the world who suffer the effects of disaster, conflict, or severe economic

hardship, and for those who serve them through gifts of money and time. Today, projects are underway in more than 100 countries.

http://www.stpaulsuccmo.org/

Quilters are encouraged to join us. All are welcome; participants need not be a member of St. Paul’s to stitch with us. Quilters meet on Mondays 10am-4:30pm and Thursdays 1-4:30pm.

Encourage fellow quilters you know to come join us! Also, if anyone wishes to learn to quilt, this would be an excellent opportunity.

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CONTENTS

Adult Choir .......................................................... 5 Irish Poems ...................................................... 8,9 Adult Social Connection ...................................... 6 Letter from the Pastor .......................................... 1 Altar Flowers ....................................................... 4 Meals on Wheels ............................................... 10 Anniversary Books .............................................. 7 New Email Address ........................................... 10 Birthdays, Anniversaries ...................................... 9 Nursery ................................................................ 7 Blood Drive .......................................................... 6 Prayer List ......................................................... 10 Buildings & Grounds ............................................ 5 Puzzles.............................................................. 8,9 Calendar of Events ............................................ 11 Quilters ................................................................. 2 Christian Education ............................................. 8 Sausage & Sauerkraut Dinner .............................. 7 Christmas Program DVDs ................................... 3 Services of Worship........................................... 4,5 Church Membership ........................................... 6 Staff/Council Members ......................................... 2 Council Highlights ............................................... 7 Sunday Morning Fellowship .................................. 3 Easter Lilies ........................................................ 3 Women’s Guild ..................................................... 2 Extra Step .......................................................... 1 World Day of Prayer ............................................. 4 Helping Hands Ministry ....................................... 8 Worship Leaders ................................................. 5 Homebound Church Members .......................... 10 Youth Fellowship ................................................. 3 Inclement Weather ............................................. 3

St. Paul’s UCC Staff

Pastor Donna Kendrick-Philips ....................................................................................................... Interim Pastor Susan Miesner ([email protected]) ............................................................................................ Secretary Sally Rohe ..................................................................................................................................................... Organist Dana Lange, Amy Lange, David Lange ........................................................ Volunteer Projection Technicians Sally & Tony Rohe .................................................................................................................................. Custodians Dana Lange ...................................................................................................................... Youth Fellowship Leader Robbin DeVore .......................................................................................................... Volunteer Newsletter Editor

Church Council

Amy Lange ......................................................................................................... President/Historical Committee Wade Swartz ............................................................................... Vice President/Pastoral Relations Committee Robbin DeVore ......................................................................................................................... Recording Secretary Russell Kersten ........................................................................................................................... Financial Secretary Rachel Richardson ..................................................................................................................................... Treasurer Harvey Cramer ....................................................................................................................... Missions Committee Terri Ogle ............................................................................................................. Christian Education Committee Kay Buhr .................................................................................................................. Membership Care Committee Nick Rohe........................................................................................................... Buildings & Grounds Committee

THE WOMEN’S GUILD Will provide refreshments

immediately following the World Day of Prayer service.

The Guild will also serve sandwiches and drinks at the

Blood Drive on Tuesday, March 31, ’15 for those who donate blood.

St. Paul’s Christmas Program DVDs

are available for purchase. The cost is $10 each. A very big

thanks to Charles Eichmeyer for creating these.

See Robbin DeVore to purchase your copy.

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Cancelling Worship / Church Activities due to inclement weather:

In the event that worship or other events must be cancelled, postponed, or the start time be delayed due to inclement weather, communication of such will be relayed through postings on the following TV Stations:

Channel 2, Channel 5, Channel 11, Channel 30.

A decision as to whether church services will be cancelled will be made by 8am.

Also be advised that you should always use good judgment before taking unnecessary risks under any inclement weather conditions.

Easter Lilies—Sign-up sheets are in the lobby to purchase Easter lilies to decorate the sanctuary. Donate one in honor or in memory of someone, or just because…The cost is $15. You may take them home after the Easter Sunday service of worship.

March Youth Event

Plans for the youth event for March are not yet complete. Be

watching for sign-up sheets in the lobby. The January event was

snow tubing at Hidden Valley Ski Resort. 17 youth & 6 adults

attended. No February event was planned. For questions or

inquiries regarding monthly Youth events, contact:

Dana Lange, Youth Fellowship Leader

636.359.1180 / [email protected]

Sunday Morning

Fellowship We need volunteers to assist with the coffee,

lemonade, and donuts. The sign-up sheet is in the lobby. Thank you

in advance for your

participation.

mailto:[email protected]

Altar flowers:

February 1: in memory of Homer & Ethel Ahmann who died on Feb. 5th, 2002 and 1968, by Nancy Liesmann & Phyllis Sontag February 8: in memory of Arlene DeVore who died three years ago on Feb. 10th, by Tim DeVore February 15: in honor of Colsie Lange’s 5th birthday, by Mom & Dad February 22: in honor of Wilma Zeh’s and Sharon Dorsey’s birthdays, by Steve & Megan Zeh

NOTE: Consider sponsoring the altar flowers in honor or in memory of a loved one, a special date,

or just because… Sign-up sheets for altar flowers are in the hallway.

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Lenten Services

Wednesday Lenten Services will begin at 7pm

each of the following Wednesdays:

March 4th, March 11th, March 18th, & March 25th

with hymn-sings beginning at 6:30pm.

There will also be 7pm services on Maundy Thursday, April 2nd and

on Good Friday, April 3rd.

NOTE: There will not be hymn-sings on Maundy Thursday & Good Friday.

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Sun., April 5, ’15—Easter Sunday—

Service at 9:30am.

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World Day of Prayer

Written by: Women of Bermuda

Friday, March 6, 2015 at 1pm

St. Paul’s UCC, Marthasville, MO

**Refreshments will be served by the Women’s Guild following the service.**

ALL are welcome!!!

Services of Worship

9:30am

Pastor Donna Kendrick-Philips, Interim Pastor

Buildings & Grounds Work has begun on the downstairs bathrooms in preparation for storage areas for St. Paul’s historical documents. Thanks to all who are assisting with this project.

March 1st 8th 15th 22nd 29th

Ushers

Rachel R. (lead) Gene Ahmann Patty Thornton Phyllis Sontag Jim & Cindy Buescher

Kay Buhr (lead) Ken Painter Harvey Cramer Maurice Mittler Karla Aholt

Terri Ogle (lead) Bob & Maggie Barron John & Nancy Presser

Nick Rohe (lead) Tony Rohe Curt Rohe Jacob DeVore

Amy L. (lead) Cathie S. Bo & Karen S.

Acolytes Elise Thierbach Addie Engelage Tristan Zeh Isaiah DeVore Bryce Mayer

Readers Marge Jones Karla Aholt Curt Rohe Jacob DeVore Cathie S.

Greeters Brenda Roloff Marge Jones

Ken Painter Harvey Cramer

Bob & Maggie Barron John & Nancy Presser

Tony Rohe Curt Rohe

Bo & Karen S. Cathie S.

Nursery Carrie Deeker Pat Shacklette Stacie Chapman NEED VOLUNTEER Terri Ogle

Fellowship Brenda Daniels & Marigene Kersten

Karen Dohrer Kay Buhr & Cindy Buescher

Bob & Karla Aholt

NEED

VOLUNTEER

Worship

Attendance:

1-11-2015-----75

1-18-2015-----95

1-25-2015-----73

2-1-2015-----80

2-8-2015------110

2-15-2015-----81

Wed., 2-18-2015-----46

2-22-2015-----91

Wed., 2-25-2015-----28

The Adult Choir

Come join us in song! The choir typically sings every 3rd Sunday of the

month, and usually practices the Thursday evening

before the 3rd Sunday; therefore, the choir will practice on

Thursday, March 12th at 7pm. The choir will also sing on Good Friday.

Additionally, we will participate in a Cantata in

New Melle, MO on April 12th at 2pm.

Additional practices may be added for these events.

The more voices, the greater the sound!! ALL ARE WELCOME!! Contact Debbie Garbs or

Sally Rohe with questions or inquiries.

CHURCH MEMBERSHIP St. Paul’s UCC welcomes new members. Anyone who is interested in

joining St. Paul’s UCC should contact Pastor Donna or the church office.

BLOOD DRIVE—Nutrition Facts :

Good nutrition is important in everyone’s life, especially to the blood donor—and iron is a major ingredient to good nutrition.

Iron is one of the body’s most important elements. Iron combines with protein to make hemoglobin—the red substance in the blood then carries oxygen from the lungs to body cells and removes carbon dioxide from these cells.

Foods rich in iron: red meats, soybeans, dried beans, peas, whole grains, prunes, and dried fruit.

Vitamin C helps the body absorb iron.

Drink water; avoid coffee and tea. The tannins in tea and coffee block the absorption of iron.

The Women’s Guild will serve refreshments for those donating blood.

If there are questions concerning eligibility call 1-800-GIVE BLOOD or the website at redcrossblood.org. More information can be found outside the Fellowship Hall.

Help is needed before and after the drive with moving tables etc. Call Karen Dohrer, chairperson, at 636-433-5543 if you can help.

Blood Facts: On any given day, an average of 38,000 units of red blood cells are needed for hospital patients in the U.S.

1 in 10 people entering the hospital needs blood.

Red blood cells must be transfused within 42 days.

There is no substitute for human blood. It cannot be manufactured.

Adult Social Connection Theme: “Murder, Mystery & Intrigue”

Date: Friday, March 13th—6:30pm Location: St. Paul’s UCC Fellowship Hall

The program will be facilitated by Cathie Schoppenhorst

and will include audience participation.

Please bring an appetizer, snack or dessert to share.

Drinks will be provided.

You need not be a couple to attend—Everyone is welcome!!!

YOUR HELP

IS NEEDED!!

Red Cross Blood Drive Tues., March 31, 2015

2-7pm If you are able to help, please contact

Karen Dohrer.

Sausage & Sauerkraut

Dinner Update

The final numbers are not yet in; however, we are able to share the following information. Additional Information will be relayed as it becomes available.

520 tickets were sold (341 adults; 16 children; 163 carryouts)—Last year we sold 588 tickets.

The country store brought in $343. The raffle raised $1041. Hailey Steffens won the quilt;

Kendall Lange won the baby quilt; Michelle Unnerstall won the cooking basket.

ALL of the meat was sold.

A very special thanks to the Sausage Dinner committee

for a job well done!! Many thanks as well to all who worked

and/or made donations!

150th

Anniversary Book…

Council Highlights

Meetings for new members—Pastor Donna is currently holding meetings with prospective new members. If anyone is interested in becoming a member, see Pastor Donna.

Recent Lightning Strike—More updates have been made; however, approx. $1200 more damage was discovered. Insurance company will be contacted regarding these issues. Chime Master cannot do their necessary work until the weather breaks.

Lightning Rods for Church Roof—We are looking for donations to fund this necessity.

Easter Sunday Service—There will be one service of worship at 9:30am on Easter Sunday.

Purpose Statement—The Pastoral Relations Committee is working on a new purpose statement.

Bldgs. & Grounds—Will be addressing the water leak in the side room near the vestibule when the weather breaks.

UCC Conference Annual Gathering—Robbin, Jacob, and Isaiah DeVore have been selected to attend as St. Paul’s UCC, Marthasville, MO representatives. CAG will be held June 4-6, ’15 in Columbia, MO.

Steak Dinner Youth Fundraiser—Nell Glosemeyer will coordinate this event. Nell will be needing volunteers to form a committee. No date has yet been set. Please contact Nell Glosemeyer or Dana Lange if you are interested in helping with this event.

VBS Curriculum—We will purchase new curriculum this year since much of what we had from previous years is missing. Last year we used what we found from years past. This year’s theme will be “G” power. VBS dates have not yet been set.

on the 4th Sunday of

every month. If you

are interested

in filling this position,

please contact

Pat Shacklette or Terri Ogle.


The missions committee

is looking for someone to

lead this ministry.

See Harvey Cramer with

questions or inquiries.

Sunday School Classes will be held as

usual during Lent and on Easter Sunday. All students

will report to their classrooms on Easter Sunday at

the usual time; however, the teachers will conduct a

multi-age activity collectively. Classes will end at the

normal time. There will be no Easter egg hunt.

Jesus’ Death

“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.”

(Luke 23:34)

BETRAYAL ETERNAL LIFE LAST SUPPER EASTER

CAIAPHUS FEET MOCKED JESUS

CROSS GETHSEMANE PILATE NAILS

CRUCIFIED HEROD RESURRECTION FORGIVEN

DENIAL JUDAS SANHEDRIN PIERCED

THORNS SINS HANDS

TOMB DEATH BLOOD

N D L A Y A R T E B L O O D

E R G R E P P U S T S A L S V J E S U S U H P A I A C D

I T T A I N T L N E N R P E G E H N I R D E H N A S I I

R E S A T O U D E N I A L F O L E O H H S E R F L T A I

F C M T P T C R O S S D T C

R B A J U D A S D N A H E U H E N O I T C E R R U S E R

D S E T E R N A L L I F E C F A M O C K E D E C R E I P

An Irish Prayer May God give you…

For every storm, a rainbow,

For every tear, a smile,

For every care, a promise,

And a blessing in each trial.

For every problem life sends,

A faithful friend to share,

For every sigh, a sweet song,

And an answer for each prayer.

MARCH BIRTHDAYS

1st: Seamus Zeh 18th: Jon Driemeyer 2nd: Tonya Boehlein Jamieson Ogle 3rd: Andrew Aholt 19th: Justin Homeyer 4th: Jim Ogle 20th: Curt Rohe 7th: Clay Chapman Kent Howard 8th: Dianica Schuster 21st: Susie Thierbach 10th: Allen Mueller 22nd: John Spires 12th: Henry Wohler 23rd: Megan Zeh Lucy Wohler 24th: Don Buescher 14th: Tim Schoppenhorst 25th: Sandy Rohe Blake Hartzell Randi Bub Joshua Engelage 27th: Owen Witte 15th: Stephen Bollinger 29th: Luke Richardson Aaron Niemeyer

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

ANNIVERSARIES OF BAPTISM

21st: Kent & Janet Howard 2nd: Joshua Engelage Adrianna Engelage 28th: Colsie Lange

A Wish for a Friend

Wishing you a rainbow For sunlight after showers— Miles and miles of Irish smiles For golden happy hours— Shamrocks at your doorway For luck and laughter too, And a host of friends that never ends Each day your whole life through!

Legend of the Shamrock—According to legend, St. Patrick was traveling and

happened upon a number of Irish chieftains along a meadow. The tribal leaders were curious about the

Trinity and asked St. Patrick for an explanation. So he bent down, picked a shamrock, and showed it to

them, and explained how the three leaves are part of the one plant, and how similarly the three Persons,

the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, are part of one Supreme Being.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER

Donnie Kopmann—colon cancer; Norma Sutter—failing health; Ann Jenkins—hip replacement 2/23/15; Billie Logan—recovering from hip surgery at Cedarcrest; Wade Swartz—recovering from foot surgery; Mitch Stegner (nephew of Henry & Jeannette)—lymphoma; Floyd Mittler (brother of Maurice)—health issues; Triplets born to Angie & Mark Mitchell on 1-20-15 (2 of them are still in the hospital); Robert & Dee Schuster—health issues; Eldon & Sue Green—health issues; Angela Gray—health issues; Gail DeVore Morris—health issues; Jerome Bunge—diabetes and advanced Parkinson’s; Eleanor Lutz—sciatic nerve pain, heart; John Spires—Parkinson’s.

Those Battling Cancer: Donnie Kopmann, Kathy Frick, Layton Rehmeier, Dera Rehmeier, Rick Rehmeier, Jim Grafrath, Jerry Hoelscher, Ron Palitzsch, Gary Dobsch, Dawn Borgmann, Mark Jones, Leonard Lutz, Dale Krampe, Tim Palitzsch, Gene Bollinger, Kenneth Lammers, Jim Schultz (Celeste Schriefer’s; brother), Jen Laspe (39, cousin to Thornton’s). Those serving in the Military: Devon Martin, Caleb & Sarah Murphy, Tim Thornton, Erin Francis, & others seeking to faithfully serve God & Country!

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Please remember those who are not always able to worship with us at St.

Paul’s UCC. Remember them in prayer, with a visit, card, or a phone call:

Jerome Bunge Billie Logan Orie McCarty 306 E. South St Cedarcrest 702 E. Main St. Marthasville, MO 63357 324 W. Fifth St. Marthasville, MO 63357 (636) 433-2001 Washington, MO 63090

Vada Hinnah Eleanor Lutz Dee Schuster The Arbors at South Point 20555 Cedar Ct. 700 E. Fifth St., Apt. #103 5129 Old Hwy. 100, Room 10 Warrenton, MO 63383 Washington, MO 63090 Washington, MO 63090 636-456-8105 (636) 388-1054

Rev. Dale & Helene Krampe Vera Mittler Robert Schuster Homestead at Hickory View NHC Healthcare Cedarcrest 1481 Marbach Dr., Apt. 225 35 Sugar Maple Ln. 324 W. Fifth St. Washington, MO 63090 St. Charles, MO 63303 Washington, MO 63090 314-974-3784

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Meals on Wheels— If anyone needs or knows of anyone who needs home-delivered meals from the Warren County Senior Center, please contact the center at 636-456-3379. Volunteers are also needed to deliver meals.

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NEW EMAIL ADDRESS: Rev. Don & Anne Sabbert have a new email:

[email protected]

**NOTE: They are not receiving anything at their old email anymore, so please change your address book.**


St. Paul’s UCC Church Calendar—March 2015

“May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” (2 Corinthians 13:14)

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Bring A Meal Sunday 9:30am Worship Holy Communion 10am Sunday Morning Fellowship 10:30am Sunday School

2 10-4:30pm Quilters

3 7pm Church Council

4 2pm Women’s Guild

6:30pm-Hymn Sing 7pm-Lenten Worship

5 1-4:30pm Quilters

6 1pm World Day of Prayer

7 Change Clock tonight “Spring Forward”

8 9 :30am Worship 10am Sunday Morning Fellowship 10:30am Sunday School


10 Newsletter items due for April

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12 1-4:30pm Quilters 7pm Adult choir practice

13 6:30pm Adult Social Connection

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PALM SUNDAY 9 :30am Worship 10am Sunday Morning Fellowship 10:30am Sunday School


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