sunday bulletin, sept 7

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

Children’s Message: Leah Otte Greeters: Roger & Delores Douglass (8:00)

Bill & Judy Wonning (10:15) Communion Assistant: Leon Seitz (10:15)

Altar Care: Linda Seitz (10:15) Lectors: Mark Rorick (8:00)

Ed Devoe (10:15) Acolytes: Anna Holle (8:00)

Ariel Douglass (10:15) Projectors: Kaelen Eglen (8:00)

Chloe Bryden (10:15) Flowers: Moriah Hendrix/Ben Cragun

Welcome Center: Shirley Lewis (8:00) Judy Wonning (10:15)

September 7, 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.

CONGRATULATIONS to Moriah Hendrix and Ben Cragun who were married at St. paul yester-day. We pray for them as they begin their mar-ried life.

REGULAR SUNDAY SCHOOL begins today! Teachers this year are: Preschool—Jamie Baker; Kindergarten-1st grade—Leah Otte; 2nd-3rd grade—Debbie Herbert; 4th-5th grade—Amy Shaw and Marj Rust; 6th-8th grade—Troy and Susan Kaiser, and High School—Amelia Shaw.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE is today in the preschool room from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm. Walk-ins are welcome! Thanks for your willing-ness to help others!

FINANCIAL PEACE BEGINS TODAY AT 6:30 PM. There is still room for more families! Please plan to pay the $100 fee this evening and let Trish know you would like to attend so materi-als will be available for you. Childcare is availa-ble.

RASCAL’S FUN ZONE—Tweeners will be going to Rascal’s Fun Zone today. Bring lunch to eat at the church before we leave. We will leave at 12:00 pm and be back at the church by 5:00 pm. Cost is $10 for church members and $20 for friends.

TREATS will meet on Wednesday, September 10th. Please bring a can of corn. The menu will be fried chicken, mac and cheese, green beans and jello. Meal will start at 6:00 pm and will fin-ish around 6:30 pm.

JACKSON COUNTY COMMUNITY THEA-TER is presenting a play entitled "Dixie Swim Club" in Brownstown this month. A description of the comedy's story line is posted on the Wel-come Center. Tickets for the performance are $10 each, $8 for students and seniors. If you would be interested in attending the play and carpooling with a group from church, please sign up at the Welcome Center and indicate which date(s) you are available, September 12 OR 13 at 7:30 PM. Tickets will be purchased as a group. Questions? Ask Trish.

PLATE PALS PROGRAM at Schneck Medical Center is looking for volunteers of all ages to as-sist patients at meal times while having a friendly conversation. An informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 9th at 10:00 am or Thursday, September 11th at 6:00 pm in Room Suite 130 in the Jackson Medical Building. Addi-tional information is at the Welcome Center.

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 14th at 7:00 p.m. Any questions, please talk with Pastor Steve.

CALENDAR This week: September 7th-September 13th

Today Kid’s Praise & Kid’s Bells Team 2 both services Blood Drive 8:00 am LBW Worship 9:15 am Sunday School 10:15 am WOV Communion 11:30 am Tweeners to Rascal’s Fun Zone Monday 8th 9:00 am Preschool 7:00 pm Church Council Wednesday 10th 9:00 am Preschool 4:00 pm TREATS Thursday 11th 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club Friday 12th 9:00 am Preschool 7:00 pm Otte/Mousa Rehearsal Saturday 13th 5:30 pm Otte/Mousa Wedding Next week: September 7th-September 13th Sunday 14th 8:00 am WOV Communion 9:15 am Sunday School 10:15 am LBW Worship 7:00 pm Prayer Monday 15th 9:00 am Preschool (Picture Day) Tuesday 16th 9:00 am Hannah Circle 7:00 pm Prayer Shawl Wednesday 17th 9:00 am Preschool 5:30 pm Kid’s Bells 1 6:00 pm Kid’s Bells 2 6:30 pm Adult Bells 7:00 pm Mom’s Angels Thursday 18th 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club Friday 19th 9:00 am Preschool

HANNAH CIRCLE will meet on September 16th at 9:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Patty Herkamp is the hostess and Bible study leader. 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.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY will meet on Tuesday, September 16th at 7:00 pm. Any questions, please talk to Connie Knoke or Michelle Wood.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS will be reading and discussing Martin Luther’s Large Catechism beginning on September 21st. There will be copies of the specific parts we will study available at the Welcome Center.

LUTHER LEAGUE will meet on September 21st at 5:30 p.m. at Buffalo Wild Wings. We will planning the year’s events and looking at Mis-sion Trip ideas for Summer 2015. Please bring money for your meal.

A CRAFT MORNING will be held on Monday, September 22 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. in the fel-lowship hall. Crafts will be made to sell at the bazaar. WINGS will have several easy craft projects available to make, or feel free to bring your own project to work on. Any questions, ask Debbie Herbert. Everyone is welcome to come join in the fun!!

STEPHEN MINISTRY will meet in the adult Sunday School area on Monday, September 22nd from 6:30-9:00 p.m.

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!

CROSSLIFE MINISTRIES AUXILIARY is hav-ing their Fall Luncheon and Bake Sale on Octo-ber 17th at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Please sign up at the Welcome Center to donate food items. Sign up by September 21st.

BORCHERS PRESCHOOL FUNDRAISER cat-alogs and order forms are at the Welcome Cen-

ter. Please turn in money when you order. Orders due by September 21st. Any ques-tions, 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. Look for more info. at the Welcome Center.

VISIT THE GUFFEY PROJECT OPEN HOUSE. Members at St. Paul-Borchers helped complete 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!

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.

HELPERS NEEDED—If you would like to help with projectors, be a lector, help assemble the newsletter for mailing, communion assistant, or help with altar care, please let Michelle know. LWR KIT MONETARY DONATIONS—If you would like to give a monetary donation that would go directly toward the purchase of items for kits assembled at St. Paul-Borchers, you may do so by marking your donation for “LWR kits”or “Lutheran World Relief kits”. Donations marked in this manner may then be used to purchase items for kits during peak sale times. (Donations marked with only “LWR” or “Lutheran World Relief” are sent directly to that organization’s headquarters.) PLAN AHEAD FOR THE BAZAAR! Think about if you can donate homemade items, baked goods, or canned/preserved items to sell at the Harvest Home Bazaar on November 7th. If you plan to bring something, please let Mandy Otte know so she can make plans to have enough space for items.

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: August 31st— 8:00 am service– 98 10:15 am service — 46 Total Offerings for August 31st: $4893.55 Spending Plan Giving — $3643.55 New Church Loan Payment — $895 Other Giving — $355

{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 14th:

Communion Assistant: Mark Rorick (8:00)

Altar Care: Phyllis Cupp (8:00)

Acolytes: Courtney Mansfield (8:00) Lyra Claycamp (10:15)

Projectors: Kaelen Eglen (8:00) Kailee Hildebrand (10:15)

Flowers: Linda Newkirk

Readings for September 14th

Genesis 12:1-9 Psalm 33:1-12

Matthew 28:16-20

Lectors: Doris Rorick (8:00)

Marc Fountain (10:15)

NOTES:

September 7, 2014

Memory Verse: Genesis 9:9 9As for me, I am establishing my covenant with you and your descendants after you,

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 6:16-22; 9:8-15: Today’s reading is sections from the

story of Noah and the flood. Because of human sin, the Lord

destroys the earth by flood, saving only Noah, his family, and the

animals on the ark. Yet divine destruction gives way to divine

commitment. As in the first creation, God blesses humanity and

establishes a covenant with all creatures.

Matthew 8:23-27: Jesus’ calming of the storm on the sea reveals

his power over evil, since the sea represents evil and chaos. The

boat on the sea is a symbol of the church and invites us to trust

God amid life’s turbulence.


Questions To Ponder:

1—What is the point of the story of Noah?

2—What is a covenant?

3—What astounds you about the story of Noah and the flood?

4—What is the point of the rainbow? Why is this significant?

5—What does this text say to us today?

NOTES:

September 7, 2014

Memory Verse: Genesis 9:9 9As for me, I am establishing my covenant with you and your descendants after you,

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 6:16-22; 9:8-15: Today’s reading is sections from the

story of Noah and the flood. Because of human sin, the Lord

destroys the earth by flood, saving only Noah, his family, and the

animals on the ark. Yet divine destruction gives way to divine

commitment. As in the first creation, God blesses humanity and

establishes a covenant with all creatures.

Matthew 8:23-27: Jesus’ calming of the storm on the sea reveals

his power over evil, since the sea represents evil and chaos. The

boat on the sea is a symbol of the church and invites us to trust

God amid life’s turbulence.


Questions To Ponder:

1—What is the point of the story of Noah?

2—What is a covenant?

3—What astounds you about the story of Noah and the flood?

4—What is the point of the rainbow? Why is this significant?

5—What does this text say to us today?

Going Deeper in Prayer

Sunday 9/7

I Samuel 18:1-30

Matthew 12:1-50

World peace

Monday 9/8

I Samuel 19:1-24

Matthew 13:1-58

the Stephen Ministers

Tuesday 9/9

I Samuel 20:1-42

Matthew 14:1-36

Linda Seitz, George Mansfield IV, Loretta

Hatfield, Matt Darlage, Mindy Davis

crisis pregnancy center

Wednesday 9/10

I Samuel 21:1-15

Matthew 15:1-39

Jim Eglen

Wernle Home

Thursday 9/11

I Samuel 22:1-23

Matthew 16:1-28

victims of terrorism

Friday 9/12

I Samuel 23:1-29

Matthew 17:1-27

Jacob Rotert, Sophia Hoene

Christians in Sudan

Saturday 9/13

I Samuel 24:1-22

Matthew 18:1-35

Amanda Otte, Andrew Shuler, Noah Rorick

WELCA

Prayer List

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

Geneva Hoene; Orville Schnitker

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: Brenda Casey (heart episode - Karen Hoene's sister), Bill Lucas, Jeanette

Kruse

Other Prayer Request: Kack Hunnicutt (bladder cancer-cousin of Patty Herkamp); Kalee Allbering

(cancer-friend of Linda Guinn); Gary Bradley (waiting for 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); Brad Lucas (accident – Bill Lucas’ son); 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

(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 9/7

I Samuel 18:1-30

Matthew 12:1-50

World peace

Monday 9/8

I Samuel 19:1-24

Matthew 13:1-58

the Stephen Ministers

Tuesday 9/9

I Samuel 20:1-42

Matthew 14:1-36

Linda Seitz, George Mansfield IV, Loretta

Hatfield, Matt Darlage, Mindy Davis

crisis pregnancy center

Wednesday 9/10

I Samuel 21:1-15

Matthew 15:1-39

Jim Eglen

Wernle Home

Thursday 9/11

I Samuel 22:1-23

Matthew 16:1-28

victims of terrorism

Friday 9/12

I Samuel 23:1-29

Matthew 17:1-27

Jacob Rotert, Sophia Hoene

Christians in Sudan

Saturday 9/13

I Samuel 24:1-22

Matthew 18:1-35

Amanda Otte, Andrew Shuler, Noah Rorick

WELCA

Prayer List

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

Geneva Hoene; Orville Schnitker

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: Brenda Casey (heart episode - Karen Hoene's sister), Bill Lucas, Jeanette

Kruse

Other Prayer Request: Kack Hunnicutt (bladder cancer-cousin of Patty Herkamp); Kalee Allbering

(cancer-friend of Linda Guinn); Gary Bradley (waiting for 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); Brad Lucas (accident – Bill Lucas’ son); 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

(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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