Our mission at Saint Paul’s is to: welcome all people; proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ;

experience a personal relationship with Him; and joyfully share God’s love with others.

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church * 12 North 6th Street * Wilmington, NC 28401 * 910.762.4882 phone * 910.762.4129 fax * info@stpaulswilmington.org

1… From Pastor Jonathan Youth Group 2… Meet Your Council Member WELCA News Vacation Bible School Memorials 3... Pics from Around St. Paul’s 4… Pics from St. Baldrick’s 5… June Birthdays June Worship Assistants 6…June Calendar

As summer begins many of you are getting ready for vacations. When one plans a vaca-tion, there are a lot of questions that needs to be answered: “Where are we going?” “How long can we stay?” “Do we have enough money?” “Who is going to look after the pets?”

However, there is one question that is rarely asked: “Where is the nearest church?”

Far too often in our lives, going on vacation means taking a break from church (and from God).

There are reasonable explanations why many Christians do not visit a new church while on vacation:

“We don’t know anyone” “We don’t know anything about their worship style.” “We are afraid if we sign anything we will get deluged with invitations and newsletters.” “It’s not our church.”

All good points, but can’t we take a few minutes during our vacation and tell God we appreciate all He gives us, including the

Congregational Cookout Hugh Mcrae Park

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opportunity to recharge our batteries? Wor-shipping while on vacation also is a great time to thank God for never taking a vacation from us. Think about it. God never takes a break from us. God goes wherever we go. Whether it’s a church pew on a Sunday morning or on a lake side pier in July. One particular pier I’m think-ing of is the one at Lakeside, Ohio, where my family and I go every summer. When we are at Lakeside, we attend the worship services the community provides. We do this for two reasons: it is great to worship together as a family (in the same pew!) and because we are grateful to have the chance to rest and relax. Keeping God in your vacation plans helps keep God in your everyday plans.

As you go on your vacations this summer, I encourage you to worship at a church at or near your vacation locale. By going to church while on vacation, you are letting God know that while you might need to get away from the hustles and bustles of life, that you are glad God is along for the ride!

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Confirmation Sunday June 11

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A big thank you to all who helped the youth raise money for their mission trip fund. Azalea Parking and the Yard Sale were a huge success. Together we raised over $3500!! The youth would also like to thank all the adult vol-unteers for their time and effort in making these events go so smooth-ly. We know we can’t do this without you!!

Men in Mission Saturday June 10

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Dan Dresher

I began worship-i n g a t S t . Paul's about 1995 and have been a member s ince 2001. I became active in many ministries here at St. Paul's since the

weekend I attended Via de Cristo in the Spring of 2006. My first calling was to youth ministry and have been part of many mission trips including driving the bus. Once a month, I have taken part and served with a team at the Monday Night Community Dinner, previously known as First Fruits Minis-try. Since the activation of Men in Mis-sion here at St. Paul's, I have been an active member, coordinate the month-ly meetings and have attended two annual gatherings. We have become charter members of the NC Lutheran Men in Mission. I am currently serving on the Youth and Family along with Property Ministry Teams. My wife, Susan, and I have found a home at St. Paul's and plan to serve for many years to come. I look forward to serv-ing with Pastor Jonathan and the rest of council as we forge into our future here at St. Paul's.

Good News! During Lent, WELCA Circle #4 collected spare change. They were able to make a donation of $100 to Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard after Easter. They would like to invite all the Women of St. Paul’s to "just say No to cooking” and join them in eating out for their summer meetings. R S V P t o K a t h y P a r k e r (kbparker@ec.rr.com or 686-5904) so she can reserve your seat.

June 6 Boathouse Restaurant, 6328 Oleander Dr., rsvp by May 29.

July 11 Rucker John’s Restaurant, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd. rsvp by June 26.

August 1 Henry’s Restaurant, 2508 Independence Blvd., rsvp by July 26.

July 23rd – July 29th : This year’s mis-sion trip will be at Western Caroli-na. There the youth will be able to come alongside a local ministry for children with special needs and serve by improving and remodeling housing, program and recreational facilities. Please see Pastor Jonathan or Jessica Parker if you are interested in donat-ing to this great mission!

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Thomas Brown R.O. Walton John & Jane Baldwin Helen Romeo Ann Hutteman David, Roberta, Erin & Robert Brown Louis & Judy Sawyer Dick Hanson & Nancy Scheuenemann Paul Burton Jimmie & Caryway Robeson Anne Mason Louise Perkins Valrie, Trey, and Wilson Horton

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL MAKER FUN FACTORY

July 10-14 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

New Half-Day Schedule!

New Friends! New Bible Adventures!

Early registration happening now! Forms are located outside the church office. There are opportunities for adult and teen helpers too. Contact Linda Evans at (910) 538-5194 or email lindarevans01@gmail.com.

Kenneth Hales Helen Romeo Dick Hanson & Nancy Scheuenemann W. Lawrence Bass George Perhala Linda Evans Helen Romeo Robert & Patti Perhala Elizabeth Miller Clare C. Bowker Henry & Paula Paula

Tom Boscarino Kenneth & Shirley Koenig Ruth Shirriff Carolyn Stroud Helen Romeo Edwin & Marcia Perkins Tom & Kitty Solomita Elaine Hales, Carl Korb, William Weinel, Belva Swinson, and Mary Starinsky Helen Romeo

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Having fun with PJ at Confirmation Class!

Thank you, Sunday School Teachers!

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1 Eleanor Chadwick Mike Guyton 2 Walt Denninger Richard Jones Peter Miars Holt Parks 3 Delaney Paulson 4 Matt Fox 5 Pearl Foster Alice Hovis Maria Lisenby Melissa Pourcho Bill Shell 7 Elizabeth Padgett 8 Maya Williams 9 Bob Stroud Josephine Woodruff 11 Pat Simmons 12 Mary Ellis Fox Terri Sandlin 13 Craig Hales Ray Parker Emma Prizzia Helen Romeo 14 Diane Bertelsen Ian Kelley Lillie Parks Jeff Schmidt 15 Jack Baily Patt Mason Elizabeth Walters 18 Bobbie Faigle Jan Jones 21 Jim Barkley Peyton Coleman Jeannie Evans Julie Pourcho 23 Fran Bolger Alex Hall 24 Bob Barto Vera Cawein 26 Sydney Parker Judy Wessell 27 Emery Bradshaw Rhett Coleman 28 Terry Withers 29 Ellie Coleman Melissa Modafferi 30 Bill Bencker Nancy Moore Adam Russell

Acolytes (9 a.m.)

4 Kendall Bauer 11 Zach Parker 18 Allison Cummings 25 Kasey Cummings Acolytes (11 a.m.) 4 Addison Kitchens, Delilah Mills 11 Kate Pottle, Anna Phelps 18 Parker Surratt, Jacob Walton 25 Kendall Bauer, Cole Fleming Altar Guild 4 Debbie Farabee, Ruth Farabee 11 Anna Cheatham, Voncile Echevarria 18 Mari-Louise Rannow, Lynn Mickley 25 Anna Cheatham, Terri Sandlin Caregivers 4 Frances Lamb 11 Sue Dresher 18 Becky Knott 25 Jody Pfeffer Communion Assistants (9 a.m.) 4 Barb Lenz 11 Dan & Sue Dresher 18 Fran & Susan Bolger 25 Larry & Becky Knott Communion Assistants (11 a.m.) 4 Ralph Sizemore 11 Dan & Betty Huggins 18 Terry Obrock, Tom Bertelsen 25 Jody Pfeffer, Lynda Shell Communion Guild (9 a.m.)

4 Bev Friese, Helen Romeo 11 Cindy Swicegood, Michelle Beasley 18 Bev Friese 25 Lynn Mickley Communion Guild (11 a.m.)

4 Jessie Miars, Jill Bergman 11 Christa Gerfelder 18 Alice Hovis 25 Kay Kruklitis Crucifers (11 a.m.)

4 Cole Fleming 11 Beth Pottle 18 Meghan Stello 25 Olivia Walton

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4 Nathan Askwith, Helen Romeo 11 Linnea Carlson, Gail Cawein 18 Steve & Judy Beach 25 Larry & Tammi Gates

Greeters (11 a.m.) 4 Lee & Bettielou Weddle 11 Stan & Maria McLeroy 18 Irma Forger, Christa Gerfelder 25 Fran & Walt Denninger

Monday Night Dinner 5 Betsy Rullman, Anita Heston, Jessica Parker, Linda McKinnon, John Gibbons, Mike Leiser 12 Anita Heston, Jim Bauer, Mike Leiser, Sandy & Peter Barrett 19 Nancy Scheunemann, Kathryn Crutchfield, Steve & Judy Beach, Joe & Lynn Mickley, John Gibbons 26 Linda Evans, Ron Fracalossi, Allan & Judi Pellnat, John Gibbons

Readers (9 a.m.) 4 Barb Lenz 11 Norma Flax 18 Linda Evans 25 Marjorie Carano

Readers (11 a.m.) 4 Ralph Sizemore 11 Bob Stroud 18 Kitty Solomita 25 Ralph Sizemore

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4 11 Larry & Becky Knott 18 Bob & Joyce Throop 25 Fran Bolger, John Gibbons

Ushers (11 a.m.) 4 George Russ, Mike Flack, George Millington, Jack Baily, Tom Bertelsen 11 Dan Huggins, Mike Mason, Nick Grubbs, Jim Bailey 18 Peter Miars, Julian Burnett, Matt Fox, Allen Mason 25 Betty Huggins, Lynda Shell, Bettielou Weddle

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