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June 2018
In the name of Jesus Christ, Saint Paul Lutheran Church
is committed to praising, praying, and sharing the Word of God.
250 Trinity Road Phone: 792-1650 York, PA 17408
www.saintpaul-trinity.org
The Parish Messenger is sponsored To the Glory of God
In loving memory of Bernie & Clair Martin by Ron & Brenda Lentz, Jay, Amy, Kyle & Jamy Lentz &
Amy & Rick Gardner
Rev. Sara Gausmann e-mail: [email protected] Cell phone - 717-487-1790 Rev. Paul Gausmann e-mail: [email protected]
Cell phone - 717-495-6582 Church Office: Phone: 792-1650 Website: www.saintpaul-trinity.org Office is open 8 am – 2 pm. Parish Secretary: Kate Frye e-mail: [email protected] Financial Secretary Carol Frey Music Director Carol Moscony Mini-Sexton Bob Yeater CYC Director Roxanne Donnan
Pastor’s Letter.……………….………….….…...….…………………..……….…..... Page 2 Special Appeal, Sympathy, Hospitalized, Intern News……...………………....…..Page 3 Birthdays, Attendance, Deadline, Friends in Christ, Daily Bread, Prayer Lunch. Page 4 Lord’s helpers, Treasurer’s Report, Blankets, Book Club, CYC……..…………….Page 5 Worship in June, Harvest of Hope ,Graduates, Men of Faith……………..….…...Page 6 Sponsorships………………………………………………..…..……….……..……...Page 7 Church Council ………………………………………………..…….………….......... Page 8 Christian Ed…………..………………………….……….…………………..……...…Page 9 Thank You………………………………………………….…….……………..…......Page 10 Thank you cont, Summer Bible Study, Discerning God’s Will…...…...................Page 11 Prayer Corner, MIVO……………………………………….……………………….. Page 12 LCMC, Youth & Family News……………….………………...……………………..Page 13 VBS, Community Summer Fest…………………………………………………..….Page 14
Pastor’s Letter for June 2018 Newsletter
“Joyfully give thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light.” Colossians 1:12
What do you think is the point of an inheritance? Why do people pass things on to the next generation? Usually I think an inheritance has these essential pieces – they are given in love, they are passed on because the giver of the gift thinks the gift has value, they are given with an eye toward the future.
God has certainly passed on to us a great treasure and he has done it out of love and he has done it in order to provide for our future. The treasure of our salvation is an inheritance that we want to keep passing on for generation after generation. The great blessing of this inheritance is that it never gets used up or devalued. We can benefit from it as much as our ancestors did and even if we use our faith day in and day out there will still be enough for our children and their children, in fact, using this gift helps it to grow!
One thing about an inheritance is that it causes us to both look back to the origination of the gift and it causes us to look forward to those who will use it when we are gone. Our life together as Christians is always rooted in that Easter event so long ago, the good news of Jesus risen from the dead. As we celebrate our little Easters all year long, we are also focused on the future. We are excited about opportunities like the Community Summerfest and VBS which give us the opportunity to share our inheritance of faith.
As you are planning your activities for this summer remember your inheritance and think about how you are living out your calling to pass the gift of faith along. God has sent His Holy Spirit to nurture that gift as we worship together so that we will be vibrant witnesses for the generations yet to come. Let us pray for our congregational outreach as we share the Good News of Jesus Christ our Savior.
See you at worship! Pastor Sally
SPECIAL APPEAL FOR June Shallow Wells Once again this year, we are supporting the Shallow Well Project to support the construction of wells in Tanzania and other African regions. To make a donation, use an envelope from the pew and include your name and ‘water’ on it & drop it in the offering basket please. (To receive credit on your giving statement, please make checks payable to Saint Paul Lutheran Church.) Thanks for your support of this worthy cause. Sympathy is extended to the families of: Velma Robarge, Lorna Myers & Warren Adams. We are praying for the comfort of the Holy Spirit and give thanks for the hope of the resurrection through Christ Our Lord.
Please call the church office if you or a loved one is in the hospital, we do not usually get informed of your stay by any of the hospitals even if you are registered under our congregation’s name, and we
want to make sure you get pastoral care. Thank you! RECENTLY HOSPITALIZED MEMBERS Tom Davidson, Donald Fake, ~ please keep these members in your prayers.
Starting June 1 Chuck Mann will have a summer break from internship. He will begin his extra responsibilities with us when his classes resume in September. We pray that this summer will afford he and his family time for relaxation after a busy year. Thanks to the congregation for your support of this ministry. We will of course see Chuck, Stephanie, Isaac and Bella in their other role as church members and can continue to pray for them during this time of transition.
Our Response to His Love in April:
2017 = 242 2018 = 228
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE: Articles for the July newsletter need to be in the church office by June 15th.
Friends in Christ is a group for widows, widowers and anyone who wants to join us
for a time of fellowship. Friends in Christ Schedule for 2018: September 18 Bryn Athyn PA October 16 Sight and Sound (sign up and payment in July) November Lunch at Hoss’s December Lunch at Hoss’s
OUR DAILY BREAD: Our dessert for June is oatmeal coconut cookies – we need 360 bags (3 cookies per bag/recipe makes 30bags) by 9 am Friday, June 15. If you can make some cookies, please sign the sheet in the narthex. Thank you!
PRAYER LUNCH: Join in prayer concerns at the Prayer Lunch, at noon on Tuesday, June 5th in the conference room. Please bring your lunch and help pray for the church, our pastors, and the congregation.
BLANKET WORKSHOP: The quilters will be meeting on Tuesday the 12th at 9:00am to tie knots, so why not join them
and knot some knots! Thanks to all who donate material and time for this important work. The three-layer quilts are donated to Lutheran World Relief and the two-layer
quilts are donated locally.
Book Club We will be taking a break for the summer, please join us again in September.
CYC is now accepting applications for the 2018-2019 school year for both the 3 and 4-year-old classes. Children need to be either 3 or 4 by the 1st of September. Registration can be done through St.
Paul's webpage or by calling the church office and requesting a registration form. The 3-year old’s meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00-11:30 and the 4-year old’s meet Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00-11:30. Tuition for the 3's is $90/ month and for the 4's it is $115/month - both with a nonrefundable registration fee of $20.00.
WORSHIP IN June June 3 Second Sunday after Pentecost First Lesson: Deuteronomy 5:12-15
Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 Gospel: Mark 2:23-28 June 10 Third Sunday after Pentecost First Lesson: Genesis 3:8-15 Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 Gospel: Mark 3:20-35 June 17 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost First Lesson: Ezekiel 17:22-24 Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10(11-17) Gospel: Mark 4:26-34 June 24 Fifth Sunday after Pentecost First Lesson: Job 38:1-11 Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 Gospel: Mark 4:35-41
HARVEST OF HOPE NEEDS Canned Vegetables, Canned Pork and Beans, Canned Tuna, Canned Beef Stew, Hamburger Helper, Chicken Helper, Boxed Macaroni and Cheese Canned Pasta, Canned Fruit, Peanut Butter Canned pasta Sauce, Boxed Elbow Macaroni, Boxed Rice, Turkeys - 12 to 16 pounds, Turkey Breasts, Hams - up to 6 pounds, Stuffing, Boxed Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Gelatin, Cake Mix, Frosting, canned soups, canned diced tomatoes, canned corn Monetary donations are always gratefully appreciated.
Congratulations High School Graduates Joseph Jones Jr, Wyatt Hax, Nathan Hoke, Kalynn Romesburg. May God Bless you on your journey. We look forward to hearing about your future endeavors on graduation Sunday, June 3.
Men of Faith resumes in September watch the bulletin and newsletter for dates.
SPONSORSHIPS ALTAR FLOWERS ($40/wk)
June 3 Louise Frye June 10 Ken Worley & Family / Emig Family June 17 Donnie & Diana Fake & Family June 24 Wayne Riley & Carolyn & Gene Naylor
BULLETIN ($20/wk.) June 3 Jon & Kate Frye June 10 Ira & Gloria Keech & Family / Open June 17 Marty & Sandy Albright & Family June 24 Dave & Deb Smyser
BREAD & WINE ($10/wk.) June 3 Ed & Connie Dunklebarger & Family June 10 Open June 17 The Hax Family June 24 John & Esther Jacobs
DVD MINISTRY ($10/wk.) June 3 Treva Albright June 10 Treva Albright June 17 Richard & Mary Keller June 24 John Rebert
PARISH MESSENGER ($60/month) Ron & Brenda Lentz
SANCTUARY LAMP ($15/month) John Rebert
OPEN 2018 SPONSORSHIPS
• Please note that if you are sponsoring the 5th Sunday, it may not be available next year. If you wish to sponsor an opening,
please call the church office (792-1650 between 8 am and 2 pm)
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION “If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and
ungrudgingly, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5
Sunday School for all ages!
(Faith Learning 9:45am on Sunday Morning)
For Adults: Parents of Faith – prayer and Bible study of relevant topics for parents as they raise their children in the faith – this class meets on the stage
Lutheran Theology & Catechetic class –This Class meets one
room down from the CYC, starting in mid-June, we will be doing a study of Luther's Large Catechism.
Concordia study works through various books of the Bible- this class meets in the parlor.
Faith Forum meets in Pastor Sally’s Office-great discussion of the Word, Prayer and Mutual Support.
Faith building for youth and children: Senior High (grades 10-12 in the youth room)
Crib Nursery – Toddler in the nursery room.
Pre-k – and K through 6th grade lessons will be - Jesus Teaches about God's Kingdom. Lessons include Preaching on the Mount, Jesus feeds five thousand, Transfiguration, Jesus sends 72 and the good Samaritan.
Confirmation classes for grades 7 and 8 in the Conference room.
All of our Christian Education classes deal with exciting materials about the word of God! Learn and grow with us
THANK YOU
Dear Brenda, I would like to thank you and the congregation of Saint Paul Lutheran Church and the Pastor for the kindness and prayers for my mother. Thank you and God Bless, George and family
Pastor Paul & Pastor Sally, I want to thank you both for all your visits at the nursing home and hospital in my time of need, it meant so much to me. God bless you both. I also want to thank all my friends at Saint Paul Lutheran Church for all their prayers and well wishes during my recovery. God Bless you all, Don Reever
To My Saint Paul Family, Thank you so much for my Care Package. I loved the variety of items in my box!! I appreciate all you time and energy putting it all together. thanks again, Olivia Jones
Dear Congregates, on behalf of the MIVO Foundation Executive Committee, I would like to thank you for your generous support. Your donation of $2262. will be used toward the ongoing realization of MIVO’s mission. To God be all praise and all Glory, Loretta Speicher, RN Coordinator of MIVO FDN
Pastor Paul, Pastor Sally, Intern Chuck and our Church family at Saint Paul, we cannot thank you enough for all the prayers, visits and cards this last five months while Byron was a patient at York Hospital, Health South and now a resident at the Lutheran Home at Sprenkle Drive. Words cannot express our sincere appreciation as we enter into a “new normal” in our lives. God Bless you all. Sincerely, Byron and Carolyn Grove
Dear Pastor Paul, Pastor Sally, Marguerite Keller and the members of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Words cannot express how much your support has meant to our family. Thank you so very much for the many visits, cards and thoughts and prayers for Lorna over the past 3 and a half years. She loved praying with you and listening as others read the many kind words to her. She is in a much better place- free from pain and able to remember all of her loved ones and friends with true clarity. Sincerely, The Myers Family
Thank you cont….
Dear Donna and the members of the Social Ministry, thank you very much for providing the delicious meal after Lorna's funeral. It was comforting to know that family and friends were able to sit, relax and share their memories of Lorna in such beautiful surroundings. It was one less thing to organize during this difficult time. We truly are blessed with a wonderful church family. Sincerely, The Myers Family
To all my Friends at Saint Paul, thank you for your gift to Lutheran World Relief in memory of Bonnie, your kindness is deeply appreciated at this time by the Sowers Family. Thanks to all who signed the letter of sympathy and all who attended her memorial service. Peace be with you, Bill Sowers
We want to thank the Member2Member crew that replaced our deteriorated carport ceiling and motion sensor light. Headed up by Ed Dunklebarger they are David Crowell, Ted Krebs, Todd Krebs, Shawn Myers, Jonathan Waltersdorff, and Bob Yeater. Also, we want to thank Connie Dunklebarger for the delicious luncheons she provided. They all provided true Christian fellowship at work. Bernice and Larry Eash
Thanks to the generous donation from one of our members we now have great lighting in the nave. We are a blessed people – thanks for serving the Lord with your resources!
Summer Film Bible Study at the Gausmann’s. Join us on Wednesdays June 7, 14, and 21 as we have our annual Christian film based Bible study. We will be watching the critically acclaimed movie Risen, and holding an accompanying Bible study. We always have a nice evening together, time is from 6:30-8:15 PM with break for ice cream and toppings and pretzels half-way through. The Gausmann’s live at 1851 Michelle Drive in the Shiloh area. How to Discern God’s Will ~ Five Questions to Ask: Is it from God? Is it scriptural? Is it wise? Is it in tune with your character or wiring? What do friends I most trust think about it?
Prayer Corner
From The World of Prayer by Ditlev Monrad Reading IV: Ditlev Gothard Monrad (1811-1887)
There is perhaps no better way to learn the state of our soul than to note how we say the Lord’s Prayer. If the words come easily, half thoughtlessly, from our lips, it testifies to great immaturity, to sloth and indifference, for they are such weighty words, so rich in content!...When we thank God for all his blessings, we must reckon the Lord’s Prayer as one of the greatest, for it is so wonderfully adapted to all ages, all conditions, all moods. If we were born into a Christian home, we do not remember the first time we prayed it, as little as we remember the first time we saw our father and mother. So much else changes and grows old, but it is eternally young and grows in strength as the years pass. So much else has failed us, but it was our faithful guide through all vicissitudes. They are the same words, repeated again and again, yet how they can change their shape…How flexibly it fits itself to our needs while remaining always the same, ever embraced and borne up by the words “Our Father”! We desire no higher wisdom than to be able to pray our Lord’s prayer with ever greater sincerity and inwardness, and we do not wish to die with any other prayer on our lips. Therefore, we thank thee, our God, for Our Lord’s Prayer.
Praise God for a safe and successful MIVO trip in April!
On June 3rd the MIVO team that recently returned from their mission work will present a summary of their trip during the Sunday School hour in Fellowship Hall. Please plan to join us to thank them for their work and to hear the latest about the ministry conducted there.
LCMC 18th Annual Gathering OCTOBER 7-10, 2018 @ HYVEE HALL, 730 3RD STREET, DES MOINES, IA "Growing Up" is the theme of this year’s Annual Gathering, and Dr. Kent Hunter of Church Doctor Ministries will show how congregations of any size can be focused on the Great Commission and develop a kingdom mindset. Excellent speaker, Jo Kinnard, will be returning this year to serve as the Bible study leader as we reflect on the text of Ephesians 4. If you are interested in going let one of the pastors know, cost is covered by the congregation but we need to know soon.
Youth & Family Events!! Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:
The last Sunday of every month the youth and their families sponsor the Coffee Hour and the proceeds support their
Compassion Child Marko.
We are going to get a group together to help with the Servant event in the city of York in July. Some of our group will work Monday and Tuesday (9th and 10th and some will be working the whole week!) Pick up an information sheet and a registration form on the youth board. Sign up is due by June 22! For more information see Will or Alyssa Gausmann or Ed Dunklebarger.
__________________________________I/we am interested in Servants (name and contact information
Vacation Bible School: Saint Paul Lutheran Church at 250 Trinity Road
York, PA 17408 For children ages: 3 – 12 Dates: June 24 - 28, 2018
Dinner served at 5:45pm-6:15 nightly with VBS from 6:15pm – 8:30pm. You can register online by going to
www.saintpaultrinity.org – clicking on the Youth & Family tab and the Vacation Bible School drop down. Fill in forms are also
available at the church in the Narthex. Questions, call the church office.
Saint Paul Lutheran Church Community Summer Fest! JUNE 22, 2018 6:00pm - 9:00 pm
New Time – New Night – Great New Fun! Everyone Welcome … GAMES & PRIZES
SERVICE VEHICLES BOUNCE HOUSE
FACE PAINTING D.J.
CAKE WALK
Free Ice-Cream Sundaes / Hot Dogs and Drinks
------------------------------------------------------------ COMMUNITY FEST HELPERS NEEDED
Would you be willing to volunteer to help: [ ] will help [ ] Provide a cake for the cake walk
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