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ST. PAUL’S UCC NEWSLETTER
AUGUST 2015
103 South Second Street
Marthasville, MO 63357
(636) 433-2482
www.stpaulsuccmo.org
Seeking to Know, Grow In, and Show the Ways of Jesus
Letter from the Pastor Emeritus
Dear Members and Friends of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ:
Thank you so very much for such a wonderful day on July 19, 2015. It is truly an honor to
be recognized as Pastor Emeritus of St. Paul’s UCC. Everything about the service of
worship and the fellowship following was very special to me and my family. In my
conversation with others, I know it was special for the guests and for the members of St.
Paul’s. The hospitality was warmly felt, and all felt very welcome.
I am grateful to Pastor Donna for all she put into planning and conducting the service, to the
members making presentations, for all the special music, for the generous gifts, for the
wonderful meal furnished by the church and served by the Church Council, for all those in
attendance, for the warm expressions of love and good wishes, and especially for the love of
God that you shared with me, my family, and all in attendance.
At some point in the future, with your permission, I would like for the plaque recognizing
me as Pastor Emeritus to find a permanent home in the church, perhaps in the display case or
hanging on a wall.
In closing, I want you to know how “grace-full” I feel you all are. We all love St. Paul’s
United Church of Christ. There are wonderful years ahead for our church as we service God
and do God’s will.
In Christian Love,
Rev. Donald Deeker
Pastor Emeritus
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ
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August Extra Step – Current Fund
Current Fund—Any money that is designated to the Current Fund will only be spent locally on the needs of St. Paul’s UCC. No part of this fund is used for Missions or Extra Steps this month.
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CONTENTS Adult Choir........................................................... 6 Meals on Wheels .............................................. 10 Adult Social Connection....................................... 3 Mission Moment ............................................. 8,10 Altar Flowers ...................................................... 5 Nursery .............................................................3,6 Anniversary Books ............................................... 7 Pastor Emeritus Celebration ............................... 7 Birthdays, Anniversaries ...................................... 8 Prayer List ........................................................ 10 Calendar of Events ............................................ 11 Quilters ................................................................ 2 Cardinal Baseball Tickets .................................... 7 Search Committee ............................................... 7 Chicken Dinner .................................................... 8 Services of Worship ............................................. 6 Christian Education ............................................. 3 Staff/Council Members ........................................ 2 Church Membership ........................................... 5 Sunday Morning Fellowship ...............................2,6 Council Highlights ............................................... 5 Tid Bits ................................................................ 9 Extra Step ........................................................... 1 Vacation Bible School .......................................... 4 Helping Hands Ministry ....................................... 6 Women’s Guild .................................................... 3 Homebound Church Members .......................... 10 Worship Leaders ................................................ 6 Letter from the Pastor Emeritus ........................... 1 Youth Fellowship ................................................ 3
St. Paul’s UCC Staff
Pastor Donna Kendrick-Philips ....................................................................................................... Interim Pastor Susan Miesner ([email protected]) ............................................................................................. Secretary Sally Rohe ..................................................................................................................................................... Organist Sally & Tony Rohe .................................................................................................................................. Custodians Alan Scholz ............................................................................................................. Volunteer Grounds Attendant Debbie Garbs ................................................................................................................... Volunteer Choir Director ...................................................................................................................... Volunteer Youth Fellowship Director Amy Lange, David Lange, Dana Lange ........................................................ Volunteer Projection Technicians 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
Quilters will continue to
meet on Mondays throughout
the summer; however, they
will not meet on Thursdays.
ALL are welcome! You need
not be a member of St. Paul’s
to stitch with us. Also, if anyone wishes to learn
to quilt, this would be an excellent opportunity.
We encourage fellow quilters to join us!
will continue throughout the summer. We need volunteers to assist with coffee, lemonade, and donuts.
The sign-up sheet is in the lobby. Thank you in advance for your
participation.
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NURSERY Nursery attendants
are needed for the
3rd & 4th Sundays
of each month. If you are interested, contact
Pat Shacklette or Terri Ogle.
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THE Adult Social Connection will resume again in September.
However, we encourage everyone to attend the concerts in the park,
which are held at the pavilion downtown
Every 4th Friday of the month at 7pm August 28th & September 25th
Bring a lawn chair and gather together for an evening of fun!
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THE WOMEN’S GUILD
The Women's Guild will have their regular meeting on
Wed., August 5, 2015
—2 PM — All are welcome to join us for the business meeting, program and refreshments. Our project this month is Turning Point, the
emergency shelter and supportive service for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Members are asked to make a
difference by donating personal care
items or household supplies such as
shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes,
hand soap, aspirin, toilet paper, hand
towels, shower cleaner, coffee, laundry
detergent, or make up.
Please bring these items to the
August meeting.
Sunday
School
Classes
resume on
September 13, 2015
St. Paul’s UCC is currently looking for a new Youth Fellowship Director, or a number of individuals who would fill this position in a tag-team manner. If you are interested, please contact a council member. NOTE: Dana Lange is willing to assist as her schedule permits. We thank Dana for her time, and wish her the best as she pursues furthering her education.
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—VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL—
Our “G-Force” (God’s Love in Action) leader team: (in no particular order)
Wilma Zeh Tristan Zeh Megan Zeh Susie Thierbach Pat Shacklette Peyton Griesenauer Brenda Roloff Pastor Donna LaVerda Thierbach Karla Aholt Robbin DeVore Isaiah DeVore
Sally Rohe Sandy Rohe Karen Sida Bo Sida Maggie Barron Addy Engelage Brayden Mayer Bryce Mayer Jodi Lange Cathie Schoppenhorst Alissa Zeh Bev Wohler
Lulu Hasenjaeger Terri Ogle Cheryl Swartz Karen Dohrer Jennifer Borgmann Jamie Borgmann Emily Chapmann Marilyn Varner Bria Hasenjaeger Jennifer Zeh Morgan Gratza Mickayla Glosemeyer
Grace Warnecke Olivia Karll Kayla Hellebusch Sam Backhaus Brenda Daniels Katelyn Grafrath David Lange Ashley Molitor Tristan Moliter Emily Hudson
Our Missions this year supported the Local Food Pantry, Marthasville Elementary
School, and Turning Point (a shelter for abused women & children):
Our goal was to collectively gather 800 items for our mission project. These were our totals:
346 items 396 items 15 blankets
(The students actually made the blankets to donate to Turning Point.)
—Thanks to all for your support—
A big Thanks to all who contributed
in any way to make this year’s VBS
a huge success—through
decorating, music, leadership,
donations, etc. It truly was a
team effort. Everything went
smoothly, and everyone had
a great time! A VERY SPECIAL
thank you to Wilma Zeh for
coordinating this event.
JOB WELL DONE!!!
We had 47 students
register this year, and a total of
46 volunteers. Although
many volunteered every day,
some of the volunteers tag-
teamed (alternating), attending
the days their schedule would
allow. The participants enjoyed
an opening and closing
message from a puppet team
and learned several new songs.
ACTIVITIES:
Crafts
Bible Stories
Snack Time
Recreation
Music
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Marthasville Ambulance
Search Dog
Homing Pigeons
Marthasville Fire Dept. Mission Projects
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Altar flowers:
July 5: in honor of family members’ birthdays in July by Lulu Hasenjaeger. July 12: in honor of Hazel Eichmeyer’s 92nd birthday, by Bob & Karen Dohrer family and Charles & Danielle Eichmeyer family. July 19: in honor of Dan & Patty Thornton’s 29th wedding anniversary by Lulu Hasenjaeger. **Arrangement in honor of Don Deeker’s Pastor Emerius celebration, by the Congregation.** July 26: No flowers this week due to VBS display.
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 lobby. The flowers are yours to take with you after the service of worship.
CHURCH MEMBERSHIP
**Anyone who is interested in joining St. Paul’s UCC should contact
Pastor Donna or the church office.**
New Member Meeting Pastor Donna will meet with those who are interested in joining St. Paul’s UCC
on Sunday, August 9, 2015 following the service of worship.
Council Highlights
Pastor Emeritus Celebration—We would like to thank all who attended and brought dishes to share and/or helped in any way to make this celebration a success.
Chicken Dinner—Chicken Dinner is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2015.
Country Store—We will be accepting hand-crafted items and homemade goodies again for our country store at the Chicken Dinner. Be thinking of ways you can share your talents by donating items to sell. The dinner will be here before we know it! Thank you in advance for your contributions.
Confirmation Announcement—Confirmation classes will begin this fall for those who are entering 7th or 8th grade in the fall of 2015. See Pastor Donna if your family member is interested in taking these classes.
Sunday School Classes—Classes will resume on Sunday, September 13, 2015.
Wish List—From the annual report, we have listed these items:
Kitchen expansion & remodeling
New fellowship hall divider(s)
Parsonage updates & improvements
Fundraising Ideas—The following have been suggested ideas: A bake sale, Italian Dinner, Rummage Sale (no clothing), Sunday Breakfast, 50/50 Drawing, Making & Selling Applebutter. Anyone interested in chairing one of these events should contact a council member.
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Services of Worship
9:30am
Pastor Donna Kendrick-Philips, Interim Pastor
August 2nd 9th 16th 23rd 30th
Ushers
Wade S. (lead) Gene Ahmann Patty Thornton Phyllis Sontag Jim & Cindy B.
Harvey C. (lead) Ken Painter Maurice Mittler Karla Aholt
Russell K. (lead) Bob & Maggie B. John & Nancy P.
Robbin D. (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 Karla Aholt
Bob & Maggie B. John & Nancy P.
Tony Rohe Curt Rohe
Bo & Karen S. Cathie S.
Nursery Carrie Deeker Pat Shacklette NEED VOLUNTEER NEED VOLUNTEER Terri Ogle
Fellowship Brenda D. & Kay B. Karen D. & Phyllis S. NEED VOLUNTEER NEED VOLUNTEER Karen S. & Maggie B.
Worship
Attendance:
7-5-2015-----82
7-12-2015-----46
7-19-2015-----165
7-26-2015-----60
The Adult Choir
The adult choir will break in August, but will resume singing the 3rd Sunday of each month
in September. The choir practices on the Thursday before the 3rd Sunday at 7pm.
OUTDOOR SERVICE OF WORSHIP
AUGUST 16, 2015
We ask that everyone
please bring your lawn chairs if you have them.
Thank You!
HELPING HANDS MINISTRY The missions committee is looking
for someone to lead this ministry.
See Harvey Cramer with questions
or inquiries.
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SEARCH COMMITTEE
UPDATE
The search committee continues to meet as profiles are received. We have held interviews, but have not yet found a suitable candidate. The committee CANNOT discuss any information until a final decision has been made. Any news that can be shared will be relayed to all as it becomes available. Meanwhile, we will continue our search.
Thank you for your patience.
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Tickets are available for purchase for
Cost is approximately $20 per ticket. See the sign-up sheet in the lobby.
Contact Amy Lange with further questions or inquiries.
150th
Anniversary Book…
Pastor Emeritus, Rev. Don Deeker A plaque, windchimes, and a gift card were presented to Rev. Don Deeker during the service of worship on Sunday, July 19, 2015, honoring his many
years of service. Dr. Rev. Allan Fluent gave the message. A representative of the Eastern Association, Don and Carrie’s children and grandchildren, and
many of the church members from High Hill and Jonesburg churches were in
attendance. A luncheon and time of fellowship followed.
Congratulations Rev. Deeker
on this distinguished honor.
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AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
2nd: Emma Zeh 15th: Eleanor Lutz 29th: Jodi Lange Layla Scheible 16th: Erich Dohrer Leonard Lutz 3rd: Nicholas Lange Cohen Lange 30th: Devon Martin Connie Barringhaus 17th: Brooke Hartzell 31st: Melba Roloff 4th: Richard Dothage 19th: Kennady Mayer Joan Shacklette 6th: Nita Hasenjaeger 2oth: Michael Freese Shawn Mittler Don Barringhaus Jeff Murrell Trudy Heady 7th: Wayne Zeh 21st: Wanda Lange 8th: Mickayla Glosemeyer 22nd: Dana Lange 9th: Mike Borgmann Bryan Niemeyer 12th: Allan Hasenjaeger 25th: Linda Mittler 13th: Gretchen Homeyer Kaela Howard 14th: Debbie Garbs 26th: Bonnie Borgmann Christine Scholz Clara Zeh Pam Murrell 27th: Jennifer Borgmann
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
ANNIVERSARIES OF BAPTISM
1st: Wade & Cheryl Swartz 18th: Aiden Shacklette 5th: Shawn & Robyn Wohler 12th: Jason & Laurie Witte 26th: Allan & Nita Hasenjaeger 29th: Leonard & Eleanor Lutz—1948 31st: Jim & Cindy Buescher
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Chicken Dinner Committee Meeting Wed., Aug. 12, 2015
7pm
We are asking everyone to be thinking
about any handmade/homemade items
you might be willing to donate to the
country store. The chicken dinner will
be here before we know it—scheduled
date is September 20th!
MISSION
MOMENT
The UCC Heritage Cluster is asking for us to collect 300 boxes of macaroni &
cheese by mid-Sept.
Please place your donations in the designated area in the lobby.
Thank you for your participation.
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TID BITS
A Fun Experiment to determine the
temperature if you don’t have a
thermometer—The frequency of a
cricket’s chirps fluctuates with the
temperature, so if you count a cricket’s
chirps for 15 seconds and add 37, you
will have the approximate
outdoor temperature.
The first bathing suit for women was created in the 1800s. It was long-sleeved with woolen bloomers.
In 1827 the first swimming school opened in the U.S., in Boston, MA.
John Quincy Adams and John James Audubon were students of this
school!
On Aug. 2, 1858 the first mail-
boxes were put up in the U.S., in
Boston, MA and New York, NY.
A queen bee lays
1500 eggs a day!
Sharks are one of the oldest living creatures in the sea. There is evidence that sharks have been around for more than 400 million years. Today’s sharks are much smaller than those from the dinosaur era. Sharks from the dino-age measured up to 80 feet long; today’s largest shark, the Great White, grows to lengths of only 25 feet.
France’s Eiffel Tower
grows by more than 6
inches in summer due
to the expansion of the
iron on hot days.
July is National Ice Cream
Month. On average, U.S.
citizens consume about 5.5
gallons of ice cream per year.
Watermelon is the summer’s favorite
vegetable. Yes, vegetable—not fruit.
It is a member of the cucumber,
pumpkin, and squash family. This
juicy favorite is 92% water, and the
average American eats 15 pounds of
watermelon a year.
August is the
busiest month for
travel and tourism.
Mosquitos, summer’s pest,
have been around for more
than 30 million years.
In 1905, an 11-year-old boy named Frank Epperson invented the first Popsicle, completely by accident. He accidentally left a mixture of powdered soda and water, with a stirring stick, on his porch. He awoke the next morning and found a frozen pop! He first named his creation “Epsicle,” but when he got older, his kids asked for “Pop’s” sicle and the new name was born. Popsicles are more pop- ular than ever today, with Cherry being the number one favorite.
Baseball, which kicks
off in the spring, is the
popular sport through-
out the summer months.
GO CARDS!
On August 28, 1963,
Martin Luther King, Jr.
gave his famous speech,
“I Have A Dream” in Washington, DC.
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PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Anne Jenkins—hip replacement surgery; The family of Waldemar Hinnah (Hertha Berg’s brother)—passed away on 6/30/15; The family of Glen Nolting (Ellen Engelage’s brother)—passed away on 6/30/15; Vance Ross (Karen Sida’s brother)—stroke; Jerome Bunge—diabetes and advanced Parkinson’s; Norma Sutter—failing health; Dee Schuster—health issues; Eldon & Sue Green—health issues; Angela Gray—health issues; Gail DeVore Morris—health issues; Eleanor Lutz—sciatic nerve pain, heart; John Spires—Parkinson’s.
Those Battling Cancer: Darryl Bockting, Marcella Garbs, 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.
Those serving in the Military: Devon Martin, Caleb & Sarah Murphy, Tim Thornton, & 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 Rev. Dale & Helene Krampe Vera Mittler 306 E. South St Homestead at Hickory View NHC Healthcare Marthasville, MO 63357 1481 Marbach Dr., Apt. 225 35 Sugar Maple Ln. (636) 433-2001 Washington, MO 63090 St. Charles, MO 63303 314-974-3784
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
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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. ________________________________________________________________________________
Hi, Ho! Hi, Ho! It’s off to School We Go…
“Early bird” suggestion: School supplies are at
unbeatable prices right now. Every year we do a mission
project called Operation Christmas Child. The boxes arrive
in early November. With school supplies at such low costs
right now, it might be worth the savings to pick some of
those items up to pack in your boxes.
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St. Paul’s UCC Church Calendar—August 2015
“…I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” (John 8:12 NKJV)
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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2 Bring A Meal Sunday 9:30am Worship with Holy Communion 10:30am AM Fellowship
3 10-4:30pm Quilters 7pm Church Council
4
5 2pm Women’s Guild
6 7
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9 9:30am Worship 10:30am AM Fellowship ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10:30am New Members Meet with Pastor Donna
10 10-4:30pm Quilters
11 7pm-8pm-Food Pantry @CBC
12 7pm Chicken Dinner Committee Meets
13 14 15
Newsletter items due! 7pm-8pm Food Pantry @CBC
16 9 :30am Outdoor Worship Service— **Bring Lawn Chairs** 10:30am AM Fellowship In the church yard
17 10-4:30pm Quilters
18 19 20 21 22
23 9 :30am Worship 10:30am AM Fellowship
24 10-4:30pm Quilters
25 26 27 28 29
30 9 :30am Worship 10:30am AM Fellowship
31 10-4:30pm Quilters
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