sunday bulletin, sept 21

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.

St. Paul Lutheran Church is a congrega-

tion 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. ser-

vice on the 1st and the 3

rd 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 Sun-

day for all ages at 9:10 a.m. Visitors are welcome to attend.

Leading and Assisting in Worship Leaders: Pastor Stephen Wood

Organist: Olga Otte Deacons: Mark Hoffmeier; Larry Guinn

Greeters: Roger & Delores Douglass (8:00) Bill & Judy Wonning (10:15)

Communion Assistant: Leon Seitz (10:15) Altar Care: Linda Seitz (10:15)

Lectors: Mandy Otte (8:00) Laberta Otte (10:15)

Acolytes: Morgan Jones (8:00) Cheyenne Douglass (10:15)

Projectors: Kaelen Eglen (8:00) Marc Fountain (10:15)

Flowers: Wilma Claycamp Welcome Center: Shirley Lewis (8:00)

Judy Wonning (10:15)

September 21, 2014

St. Paul Lutheran Church 10792 North 210 East,

Seymour, IN 47274 Office 522-7364 Annex & Fax 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

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 availa-ble. They are located on the table at the en-trance of the sanctuary.

CONGRATUALTIONS to Luke Schnitker and Katlynn Schneider who were married yesterday at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Luke is the son of Donald and Susie Schnitker. We pray for them as they begin a new chapter in their lives.

CONFIRMATION CLASS begins today! Lunch will be served after the 10:15 service, and class will end at 2:30 p.m. Sign-up sheets for parents to help with meals is on the bulletin board in the office. Any questions, please talk with Pastor Steve.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS will be reading and discussing Martin Luther’s Large Catechism beginning today. There will be copies of the specific parts we will study available at the Welcome Center.

LUTHER LEAGUE will meet tonight at 5:30 p.m. at Buffalo Wild Wings. We will planning the year’s events and looking at Mission Trip ideas for Summer 2015. Please bring money for your meal.

HARVEST HOME BAZAAR SIGNUP SHEETS are in the narthex. Sign up for your favorite job. Everyone’s help makes this event possible.

CRAFT MORNING will be held on Monday, September 22 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. in the fellow-ship hall. Crafts will be made to sell at the ba-zaar. WINGS will have several easy craft pro-jects available to make, or feel free to bring your own project to work on. Any questions, ask Deb-bie Herbert. Everyone is welcome to come join in the fun!!

WE NEED YOU!—If you would like to help with projectors, be a lector, help assemble the news-letter for mailing, communion assistant, or help with altar care, please let Michelle know.

BOOK BUZZ will meet Monday, September 22 at 1:00 pm in the narthex. They will discuss this month’s book “The Ladies Room”. Please feel free to come even if you haven’t read the book! Any questions, talk to Trish Tangman or Michelle Wood.

KID’S BELLS will not meet on September 24th.

STEPHEN MINISTRY will meet in the adult Sunday School area Monday, September 22 from 6:30-9:00 PM. The session will begin with continuing education on the topic of "Caring For Recently Incarcerated Care Receivers". A speak-er will be present to share helpful information and answer questions for the group.

CALENDAR This week: September 21st-September 27th

Today Kid’s Bells Team 1 at both services 8:00 am LBW Worship 9:15 am Sunday School 10:15 am LBW Communion 11:45 am Confirmation class 5:30 pm Luther League at Buffalo Wild Wings 6:30 pm Financial Peace Monday 22nd Newsletter Deadline 9:00 am Preschool 1:00 pm Book Buzz 6:30 pm Stephen Ministry Wednesday 24th 9:00 am Preschool 9:15 am Preschool Chapel 1:30 pm Clothing Center NO KID’S BELLS 6:30 pm Adult Bells 7:00 pm Preschool Mother’s Tea 7:30 pm Prayer Thursday 25th 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club 7:30 pm WELCA Meeting Friday 26th 9:00 am Preschool Jr. High Retreat at Lutheran Hills until Sept. 28 Next week: September 28th-October 4th Sunday 28th 8:00 am LBW Communion 9:15 am Sunday School 9:15 am Mission Festival Breakfast 10:15 am LBW Worship 6:30 pm Financial Peace Monday 29th 9:00 am Preschool 1:30 pm Clothing Center Wednesday 1st 9:00 am Preschool 5:30 pm Kid’s Bells Team 1 6:00 pm Kid’s Bells Team 2 6:30 pm Kid’s Praise 6:30 pm Adult Bells Thursday 2nd 8:30 am Devotions in Borchers Chapel 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club 7:30 pm Ruth Circle Friday 3rd NO PRESCHOOL

CROSSLIFE MINISTRIES AUXILARY will meet Monday, September 22, 2014 beginning at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church. Members from Borchers Lutheran Church will also host the meeting. Final plans for the Fall Luncheon and Bake Sale to be held Friday, October 17

th at

Immanuel Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall will be discussed. All are invited to enjoy the even-ing of fellowship and become more familiar with the ministry to individuals, marriages, and fami-lies throughout Jackson and Bartholomew coun-ties. Please sign up at the Welcome Center to donate food items. Sign up by TODAY.

OPPORTUNITY FOR PRAYER—We will gather for about a half hour and spend the time lifting up a variety of requests and whatever else is on people’s minds. We will meet on September 24th at 7:30 p.m. Any questions, please talk with Pastor Steve.

WELCA MEETING will be held on September 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall. All wom-en of the church 18 and older are welcome!

JR. HIGH RETREAT AT LUTHERAN HILLS is September 26th-28th. Youth will leave Friday night at 6:30 pm. They should return to the church on September 28th around 11:15 am. Be sure to pack appropriate clothing for the weekend. There are copies of what you need to bring in the folder on the bulletin board in the office. Any questions, contact Carolyn Jones.

MISSION FESTIVAL will be on September 28th. We will have a breakfast during the Sun-day School time. Our guest speaker will be from the Wernle Home in Richmond, IN. See the signup sheet at the Welcome Center to help.

MILL RACE MARATHON is looking for volun-teers. Race day is September 27th beginning at the Commons at 7:30 a.m. A Kid’s Fun Run is September 26th at 6:00 p.m. at Mill Race Park. Sign up at www.millracemarathon.com/volunteer.

FOOD PANTRY item for September is tuna. Please place your donations in the basket by the main entrance or in the wooden box by the kitchen.

GUFFEY PROJECT OPEN HOUSE—Members at St. Paul-Borchers helped com-plete this beautiful and functional home through various fundraisers, donations, and workdays. On Sunday, September 28th from 11:30-1:30 the Guffeys have invited anyone who helped with this project in any way to visit their home, at 8472 N. County Road 300E, for refreshments and a tour!

DEVOTIONAL SERVICE will be held in the Borchers Chapel on Thursday, October 2nd at 8:30 am.

KID’S PRAISE GROUP will practice on Wednesday, October 1st at 6:30 pm. Any chil-dren grades K-5 are invited to join us! They will sing at both services on October 5th.

RUTH CIRCLE will meet October 2nd

PIPE ORGAN CONCERT at Borchers Chap-el on Saturday, October 4th at 11:00 am with Matt Gerhard as organist. A pitch-in picnic will follow at the home of John Rust.

FREE MOVIE FOR SENIORS 55 & older is Tuesday, October 7th at YES! Cinema in Co-lumbus. A carpool will leave the church parking lot at 12:15 and return between 4:00 and 5:00 PM. Please sign up at the Welcome Center so transportation can be arranged. The movie's title will be available a few days prior to the event at www.mojo1029.com. Questions? Please contact Trish.

TWEENERS will be going to the Cornucopia Farm in Scottsburg on October 26th. We will meet in the fellowship hall after 10:15 service. You will need to bring a lunch. Sign up in the office by October 12th or contact Tyler at 812-216-7027 or [email protected].

ST. JOHN’S SAUERS MEN’S CLUB Soup and Sandwich Supper and Bake Sale will be held on October 5th. Food will be served from 4:00-7:00 p.m..

ST. PETER, WAYMANSVILLE FISH FRY will be held on October 19th. Food will be served from 4:00-7:00 p.m..

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, shar-

ing 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: September 14th— 8:00 am service– 150 10:15 am service — 73 Total Offerings for September 14th: No financial reports this week. They will be included in next week’s bulletin.

{The weekly amount needed to cover expenses in the 2014 Spending Plan is $5,853.00} *This amount does not include the $5,900.00 monthly mortgage payment

Those assisting with worship September 28th:

Communion Assistant: Mark Rorick (8:00)

Altar Care: Wanda Engelau (8:00)

Acolytes: Katie & Kori Otte (8:00) Jacob Rotert (10:15)

Projectors: Doris Rorick (8:00) John Pierceall (10:15)

Flowers: Wilma Claycamp

Readings for September 28th

Exodus 14:10-29 Psalm 114

Matthew 2:13-15

Lectors: Lois Bryden (8:00)

Hannah Wood (10:15)

NOTES:

September 21, 2014

Memory Verse: Genesis 39:3 3 His master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD caused all that he did to prosper in his

hands.

Nineteenth Sunday of Easter

Jesus' summary of the law in today's gospel echoes our first reading

from Leviticus. We are called not only to love God with heart, soul,

and mind, but also to love our neighbor as ourselves. It is out of

such deep care that Paul shares the gospel with the Thessalonian

community. In the confession of sins, we acknowledge that we have

not loved God, neighbor, and self; yet we gather to hear the word of

forgiveness and to be strengthened by word and meal to be signs of

God's love and mercy in the world.

Readings for the Day:

Leviticus 19:1–2, 15–18- The holiness code in Leviticus urges

people to be holy because God is holy. Holiness is lived out in

partiality for and consideration of the poor and the weak. We are to

love our neighbors as ourselves. God's people exercise justice and

love in their dealings with one another.

1 Thessalonians 2:1–8- Paul uses maternal imagery to depict the

caring and nurturing relationship he shares with the Thessalonian

Christians. When he first came to their city it was not to benefit

himself but to share the gospel with them, which was his

responsibility as an apostle of Christ.

Matthew 22:34–46- Put on the spot by the Pharisees, Jesus

displays wisdom by summarizing the law of God in just two

commandments and by demonstrating the Messiah must be more

than the son of David.

‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2008 Augsburg Fortress’

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!!


Genesis 39:1-23: This is part of the story of Joseph. This section

of the Joseph narrative picks up after he was sold into slavery by

his brothers and ends up in the house of Potiphar. He has an

encounter with Potiphar’s wife and this leads to Joseph being

thrown into prison. Even though all this, God was with Joseph.

Matthew 5:1-12: In the beatitudes, Jesus provides a unique

description of those who are blessed with God’s favor. His

teaching is surprising and shocking to those who seek wealth,

fame, and control over others.


Questions To Ponder:

1—How do you understand the story of Joseph?

2—What does this story tell us about God?

3—What astounds you about the story of Joseph?

4—How does this story connect to the beatitudes from the

Gospel of Matthew?

5—What does this text say to us today?

NOTES:

September 21, 2014

Memory Verse: Genesis 39:3 3 His master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD caused all that he did to prosper in his

hands

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!!


Genesis 39:1-23: This is part of the story of Joseph. This section

of the Joseph narrative picks up after he was sold into slavery by

his brothers and ends up in the house of Potiphar. He has an

encounter with Potiphar’s wife and this leads to Joseph being

thrown into prison. Even though all this, God was with Joseph.

Matthew 5:1-12: In the beatitudes, Jesus provides a unique

description of those who are blessed with God’s favor. His

teaching is surprising and shocking to those who seek wealth,

fame, and control over others.


Questions To Ponder:

1—How do you understand the story of Joseph?

2—What does this story tell us about God?

3—What astounds you about the story of Joseph?

4—How does this story connect to the beatitudes from the

Gospel of Matthew?

5—What does this text say to us today?

Going Deeper in Prayer

Sunday 9/21 II Samuel 1:1-27

Matthew 26:1-75

World peace

Monday 9/22 II Samuel 2:1-32

Matthew 27:1-66

James Reinbold

Turning Point

Tuesday 9/23 II Samuel 3:1-39

Matthew 28:1-20

Alvin Otte

people undergoing treatments

Wednesday 9/24 II Samuel 4:1-12

Mark 1:1-45

Mildred Carter, Dana Henley, Sam Browning,

Eli Wood ELCA seminaries

Thursday 9/25 II Samuel 5:1-25

Mark 2:1-28

Deryl Paswater, Anita Gault, Lois Bryden, Toby

Kleffman, Jodi Brown, Terri Devoe

school teachers

Friday 9/26 II Samuel 6:1-23

Mark 3:1-35

Ralph Johnson, Robert Runge Christians in Ghana

Saturday 9/27

II Samuel 7:1-29

Mark 4:1-41

the stewardship of the congregation

Prayer List Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Phyllis Neidinger; Betty Hoene, Eunice Lutes, Evelyn Otte; Geneva

Hoene; Orville Schnitker; Bill Lucas

Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Andy Runge, Peggy Meahl (Sarah Rotert’s sister-in-

law); Pastor Ed and Joan Winter; Walter Von Fange (Bertha Otte’s brother in-law)

Recent Hospitalizations: Katarina Rieker (car accident – Jerry & Pixie Otte’s granddaughter) Brenda Casey

(heart episode - Karen Hoene's sister)

Other Prayer Requests: Amaya Pierceall(upcoming surgery on broken arm); Friends and family of Melissa

Smith (sister of Leah Otte’s fiancé); Friends and family of Dean Claycamp (brother of Don Claycamp);

Friends and family of David Rumph (brother of Linda Rust); Pastor Jim Kuchera (diabetes); Kack Hunnicutt (bladder cancer-cousin of Patty Herkamp); Kalee Allbering (cancer-friend of Linda Guinn); Gary Bradley

(heart transplant-friend of Carolyn Jones); Joe Ross (physical health-father of Beth Claycamp); Carolyn

Ross (pulmonary hypertension-mother of Beth Claycamp); Brian Vaughn (cancer-neighbor of Merrell & Sara

Otte); Richard Frischie (bone cancer-father of Renee Arney and Erin Rieker); Missy Walker (epilepsy -

Karen Hoene's niece); Linda (Schafstall) Wischmeier (cancer); Carolyn Hughes (cancer-sister of Jo

McGrew); Linda Witkemper (cancer—friend of Benny Kleffman); Nancy Greathouse (cancer—friend of

Kathy Kleffman); Vicky Ent (cancer—friend of Judy Wonning); Matt; Ava Lewis (Nephroblastomatosis—2

yr. old friend of Charlena Warfield); James Otte; Rex Sipes (cancer—friend of Dennis and Vickey Otte); Tom

Elkins; Jeannie Isaacs (physical health-cousin of Karen Hoene); Kristie Wessel (Tracey Engelau’s sister);

Tom Harris (cancer-friend of Leah Otte); Claudine Rowe (cancer- friend of Bill & Marlis Kidd); Amy Siefker

(cancer reoccurrence - niece of Karen Hoene); Frances Lamberson (Terri DeVoe’s Mother); Shirley Darlage

Duncan (cancer-friend of Dena Schafstall)

Prayers for those in Military Service: DJ Snyder (Cathy Wente’s nephew); Steven Rieker (Jerry & Pixie

Otte’s Grandson); Chad Brigdon, Evan Marshall, Tyler Kruse; Benjamin & Jacob Haymaker (sons 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.)

Going Deeper in Prayer

Sunday 9/21 II Samuel 1:1-27

Matthew 26:1-75

World peace

Monday 9/22 II Samuel 2:1-32

Matthew 27:1-66

James Reinbold

Turning Point

Tuesday 9/23 II Samuel 3:1-39

Matthew 28:1-20

Alvin Otte

people undergoing treatments

Wednesday 9/24 II Samuel 4:1-12

Mark 1:1-45

Mildred Carter, Dana Henley, Sam Browning,

Eli Wood ELCA seminaries

Thursday 9/25 II Samuel 5:1-25

Mark 2:1-28

Deryl Paswater, Anita Gault, Lois Bryden, Toby

Kleffman, Jodi Brown, Terri Devoe

school teachers

Friday 9/26 II Samuel 6:1-23

Mark 3:1-35

Ralph Johnson, Robert Runge Christians in Ghana

Saturday 9/27

II Samuel 7:1-29

Mark 4:1-41

the stewardship of the congregation

Prayer List Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Phyllis Neidinger; Betty Hoene, Eunice Lutes, Evelyn Otte; Geneva

Hoene; Orville Schnitker; Bill Lucas

Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Andy Runge, Peggy Meahl (Sarah Rotert’s sister-in-

law); Pastor Ed and Joan Winter; Walter Von Fange (Bertha Otte’s brother in-law)

Recent Hospitalizations: Katarina Rieker (car accident – Jerry & Pixie Otte’s granddaughter) Brenda Casey

(heart episode - Karen Hoene's sister)

Other Prayer Requests: Amaya Pierceall(upcoming surgery on broken arm); Friends and family of Melissa

Smith (sister of Leah Otte’s fiancé); Friends and family of Dean Claycamp (brother of Don Claycamp);

Friends and family of David Rumph (brother of Linda Rust); Pastor Jim Kuchera (diabetes); Kack Hunnicutt (bladder cancer-cousin of Patty Herkamp); Kalee Allbering (cancer-friend of Linda Guinn); Gary Bradley

(heart transplant-friend of Carolyn Jones); Joe Ross (physical health-father of Beth Claycamp); Carolyn

Ross (pulmonary hypertension-mother of Beth Claycamp); Brian Vaughn (cancer-neighbor of Merrell & Sara

Otte); Richard Frischie (bone cancer-father of Renee Arney and Erin Rieker); Missy Walker (epilepsy -

Karen Hoene's niece); Linda (Schafstall) Wischmeier (cancer); Carolyn Hughes (cancer-sister of Jo

McGrew); Linda Witkemper (cancer—friend of Benny Kleffman); Nancy Greathouse (cancer—friend of

Kathy Kleffman); Vicky Ent (cancer—friend of Judy Wonning); Matt; Ava Lewis (Nephroblastomatosis—2

yr. old friend of Charlena Warfield); James Otte; Rex Sipes (cancer—friend of Dennis and Vickey Otte); Tom

Elkins; Jeannie Isaacs (physical health-cousin of Karen Hoene); Kristie Wessel (Tracey Engelau’s sister);

Tom Harris (cancer-friend of Leah Otte); Claudine Rowe (cancer- friend of Bill & Marlis Kidd); Amy Siefker

(cancer reoccurrence - niece of Karen Hoene); Frances Lamberson (Terri DeVoe’s Mother); Shirley Darlage

Duncan (cancer-friend of Dena Schafstall)

Prayers for those in Military Service: DJ Snyder (Cathy Wente’s nephew); Steven Rieker (Jerry & Pixie

Otte’s Grandson); Chad Brigdon, Evan Marshall, Tyler Kruse; Benjamin & Jacob Haymaker (sons 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.)

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