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APRILWednesday, 1st
1:00 pm Adult Bible Study7:30 pm Confirmation Class
Thursday, 2nd MAUNDY THURSDAY7:30 pm Worship
Friday, 3rd GOOD FRIDAY9am-5pm Sanctuary open for prayer
Saturday, 4th
9:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal
Sunday, 5th EASTER8:00 am Worship Service/Communion10:00 am Worship Service/Communion
Monday, 6th
1:00 pm Senior Youth Group – Bowling
Wednesday, 8th
6:30 pm Men of St. Paul’s
Thursday, 9th
7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal
Saturday, 11th
9:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal
Sunday, 12th
8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal10:00 am Worship Service
Sunday School11:30-noon Children’s Choir6:00-8:00pm Junior Youth Group
Monday, 13th
7:30 pm Consistory
Wednesday, 15th
1:00 pm Adult Bible Study7:30 pm Confirmation Class
Thursday, 16th
7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal
Saturday, 18th
9:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal7:00 pm Vera Bradley Tricky Tray
Sunday, 19th
8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal9:15 am Choir Rehearsal10:00 am Worship Service11:30-noon Children’s Choir6:00 pm Sr. Youth Group
Wednesday, 22nd
1:00 pm Adult Bible Study7:30 pm Confirmation Class
Thursday, 23rd
7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal****TIDINGS DEADLINE****
Friday, 24th
Junior Youth Group Lock-in
Saturday, 25th
9:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal
Sunday, 26th
8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal9:15 am Choir Rehearsal10:00 am Worship Service
Sunday School 11:30-noon Children’s Choir
Monday, 27th
7:30 pm Ministry Teams
Wednesday, 29th
7:30 pm Confirmation Class
Thursday, 30th
7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal
Pastor Rich takes Friday Off.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
April 18 – Vera Bradley Tricky TrayMay 7 – National Day of PrayerMay 13, 15 & 16 – Church Directory Photos
APRIL 2015Greetings:
The Browns were shown into the dentist's office, where Mr. Brown made it clear he was in a big hurry. "No fancy stuff, Doctor," he ordered, "No gas or needles or any of that stuff. Just pull the tooth and get it over with."
"I wish more of my patients were as stoic as you," said the dentist admiringly. "Now, which tooth is it?"
Mr. Brown turned to his wife... "Show him, honey."
It's easy to be brave when someone else is the one experiencing the pain! I wonder as I write and speak about facing trials with a positive attitude if I could be so upbeat if I actually suffer the loss of everything I own in a hurricane or tornado. It's easy to be brave when someone else is experiencing the pain!
It's also easy to believe that someone else is the only one needing treatment. "Don't look at me, doctor. Take care of her!" As you sat listening to (or delivering) a sermon Sunday, did you find yourself saying, "I sure hope so-and-so is listening, because this is something he really needs to work on!"
Listen to these words of James:
"But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately
forgets what kind of man he was. But he
who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does." (James 1:23-25)
James does not say that the word of God is a magnifying glass or a telescope to look at others. Rather, it is a mirror. And a mirror is only used to look at yourself.
I pray that you will take the opportunity today to use the word of God as a mirror, and may your life be changed by it
Godspeed,
Pastor Rich
HOLY WEEKMarch 29 - Palm SundayApril 1 - 6:30 pm
Lenten Family Night DinnerApril 2 - Maundy Thursday
7:30 pm Service of TenebraeApril 5 - Easter
8am & 10am worship
WORSHIP5 Easter COMMUNIONJohn 11:25-26 / Eph 1:19-20 / Phil 3:10What is Easter?12 John 3:8The Winds Blows Where It Wills19Luke 4:14Led by the Spirit26Eph. 4:29-32Do NOT Grieve the Spirit
MEN OF ST. PAUL’SAll men of St. Paul’s church family are invited to join us on WEDNESDAY,APRIL 8th at 6:30pm for supper and fellowship.
SUNDAY SCHOOL05 - No Sunday School- Easter Sunday12 - Jesus Understands19 - God Protects Us26 - God Helps Us Grow
FINANCIALFEB YR to DATE
Income $16,725.11 $31,424.89Expense $21,719.85 $48,385.28
Gain/(Loss) ($4,994.74) ($16,960.39)
PRAYER of the MONTHGod of Promise and God of Hope, who through your great mercy have granted us new birth through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we praise your wonderful name!God of Glory and God of Might who through your great power have granted us new strength to endure all things through faith in Christ our risen King, we praise your wonderful name! Amen
COMMUNION OFFERINGApril’s communion offering will be given to the Interfaith Network of Care. The mission of the Interfaith Network of Care (INC) is to give personal and social support to people coping with chronic conditions, disabilities, isolation, and other age related disabilities and to help those responsible for their day-to-day well being. Trained volunteer caregivers, agencies, and the community-at-large encourage people to continue to live independent, meaningful lives in their own homes.The office of INC is in our church building.There is a desperate need for volunteers to drive. Please contact the INC office if you can help. 732-247-1655
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRYDuring the creation of a prayer shawl the Lord is asked to give the one who receives it blessings, comfort, courage, strength and hope. We now ask that you continue to keep the following person in your thoughts and prayers:
Diane Kuzma
FINDING GOD IN THE DESERT OF THE SOUL
Oh God, You are my God, earnestly I seek You…in a dry and weary land where there is not water. Psalm 63:1
We all go through seasons when life seems dry and barren. But the Bible is filled with hope and assurance that God will meet you in the desert of the soul. Come and quench your thirst. This 4 week study will start Wednesday, April 15.
Sr. YGNO meeting on Easter Sunday.School Easter Vacation Event - text your suggestions to Pastor Rich.Sun. April 19 - regular meeting
Jr. YOUTH GROUPJunior Youth Group for youth 4th-6th grade.
April 12 6-8pmTheme: TBDDevotion & Letter to Ronnie: Kathryn BernsteinSnack & Help: TBD
April 24-25 LOCK-IN!Helpers: TBD
FELLOWSHIP HOURJulie Park & Tracy Rucinski are coordinating fellowship hour. Sign up at coffee hour or be in contact with:Julie at 732-545-4266 [email protected] or Tracy at 732-545-6982 [email protected].
YOUR ASSISTANCE is still needed to provide refreshments for fellowship hour. You are responsible for providing eats, and milk for kids. Sunny D is generously providing juice.
Coffee and cups are provided.
SUGGESTION BOXESAt the foot of the staircase in the education building AND in the Narthex you will find hanging on the wall suggestion boxes for you to make suggestions. Your suggestions are very much welcomed.
MEMORIAL FUND
STEVE NAPOLITANOFred Hiffa/Park StrategiesJoan & Curt Peck
BILL HETTLERRose Kobezak & Family
JOANN GATARZRose Kobezak & Family
BARBARA SHANABROOKAl Shanabrook & FamilyFran ChristDorothy DeAngelo
THELMA RUDNITZKY – in honor of her 94th Birthday
Betty Miller
DANIEL J. BAIRDKathy & Mom, with love
JACK WEBERJoan & Curt Peck
JOHN O’NEILLJoan & Curt Peck
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDBARBARA SHANABROOK
Doris WeberGeorge & Dorothy GuiseLucia Kunst, Diane Fisher, Mark SchaefferTad HumphreysCharlotte BrazielMilltown Exempt Firemens Assoc.Chris & Darlene Humphreys
DR. GRACE KOTHARI – in honor of her 80th Birthday
Fran Christ
GENERAL FUNDBARBARA SHANABROOK
Bill, Lauranne & Matthew Humphreys
FISHDR. GRACE KOTHARI – in honor of her 80th Birthday
Anita Walsh & FamilyBob Kothari & Family
ORGAN FUNDBARBARA SHANABROOK
Ruth Karren
SYG MISSION TRIP
DANIEL BAIRD, who passed 3/22/14Joanne Baird
THE DREXEL UNIVERSITY SIGMA PHI EPSILON FATERNITY is hosting a Head Shaving Event to benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation on April 24th in the Drexel Recreation Center. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives. Sigma Phi Epsilon supports the St. Baldrick’s Foundation by fund raising and hosting a head shaving event every year. This year Jon Napolitano, will be raising money and SHAVING HIS HEAD for this event. You can graciously donate by going to www.stbaldricks.org/participants/JonathanNapolitano. Thank you to all for any donations and for spreading the word about this cause.
THANK YOU…Those who served 100 dinners at Elijah’s Promise on March 1st:
Grace KothariMargaret SchmidtJane OsmanMolly MostowskiKaren GourleyJanet FinchKevin FinchEmily Sensenbach
Special Thanks to Dawn & Molly for baking over 100 cupcakes for Elijah’s Promise.
Our next date to serve at Elijah’s Promise is May 3rd.
Following are the steps involved in this project:. Every first Sunday of the month we
gather at 2:00 pm at 21 Nelson St. in New Brunswick.
. Prepare the food and serve between 2:00 pm & 4:30 pm.
We invite volunteers to be part of this noble cause. If you are interested, please contact Margaret Schmidt at 732-390-0169.
LETTERS…Dear Members,
I want to extend a very sincere thank you to you all for your continuous generosity towards me during my college career. Receiving your care packages around Halloween and Valentine’s Day always brings a smile to my face and warms my heart! Words cannot adequately express how much your thoughtfulness means to me. I hope you all have a safe rest of the winter, and again, Thank you!!
God Bless,Jess Corrente
St. Paul’sI was a stranger and you invited me in…
Thank you for the gift of $250.00 to the FISH Hospitality Program, Inc. We deeply appreciate your continued support in our ministry to God’s neediest children.
We are a homeless shelter in our 25th year of service. Our work depends on the combined efforts of many individuals, give their time and financial support.
In addition, we ask for your prayers, that we would always rely on God’s guidance and provision as we respond to his call to serve our neighbors in need…his children.
Blessings,Theresa Donatiello Neidich, MSW, LSWExecutive Director
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NEEDED: a pack & play (portable crib)
and a baby gate for FISHPlease leave items the church office.
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Pastor Rich,Thank you so much for words of
encouragement and the Care Notes you have graciously sent. They have helped me so much.Carol,
I appreciate the emails you send. It keeps me in touch with a church family we both cherish.
I am blessed to have friends like you to assist me along this journey.
God Bless,Chuck Stewart
Music at St. Paul’sHoly Week
Our Holy Week worship (March 29 – April 5) includes special music from all of our musical ensembles! On Palm Sunday, the Children’s Choir and Adult Choir will join forces for a festive prelude. Maundy Thursday will include special music from the Praise Band and Adult Choir. Easter Sunday will include more fabulous music, much of it with our guest trumpeter Caitlin Holody. Her playing is made possible by gifts to our Music Fund.
Hymn Festival!
On Sunday, April 26, at 4 pm, St. Paul’s will host a hymn festival organized by the Middlesex American Guild of Organists. Come hear and sing through many old favorites with guest instrumentalists!
From 45 “Crown Him With Many Crowns,” which we’ll sing in worship on April 19:
Crown Him with many crowns,The Lamb upon His throne.Hark! how the heavenly music drowns all music but its own!Awake, my soul, and singOf Him who died for thee,And hail Him as the matchless King through all eternity.
Consistory MinutesMarch 9, 2015
IN ATTENDANCE
Dianne Andreula, Joann Ciaccio, Frank Divine, John Garback, Pete Herral, Rebecca Jones, Steve Kircher, Dick MacDowell, Debbie Paley, Julie Park, Rob Ramsen, Chuck Rucinski, Tanya Roberts, Don Wesen, Rich Weyer
Steve K. called the meeting to order at 7:35pm. Pastor Rich led us in prayer.Minutes from the February 23, 2015 meeting were presented. There was one change; motion to adjourn was Tanya Roberts in lieu of Frank Divine. Approved – motion by Rob R., 2nd Tanya R.
CORRESPONDENCEReceived a Letter from Good Day Nursery with concerns on snow removal and confirming the install of the security doors.
Good Day has been open when schools are closed; need better communication.
It was decided to get estimates for snow removal. And present at next meeting. – Motion to accept, Dick M. 2nd Pete H.
Memorial Plaque for organ – Dick M. suggested a memorial plaque listing names and tenure of all organist be hung. Motion – Dick M., 2nd Don W.
FINANCESFebruary’s financial report was presented and approved – motion by Julie P., 2nd Don WThere were discussions on various funds and how they are funded.
CONSISTORY Communion: April 2 – Team 2April 5 – Teams 3 & 4 (8 and 10 worship)Communion Offering: March offering will go to Interfaith Network of Care, and the John P Shaved Head Fund – Motion to accept, Steve K., 2nd Carmen D.
WORSHIPMarch 22 – Don W. – Read, Rebecca J. – Morning prayer and prayer concerns, Debbie P. – Junior Sermon. Sermon – BruceMaundy Thursday – April 2 – Pastor Rich has list of readersEaster Sunday – April 5 – 8am and 10am
On Call 3/19 – 22: Dick M will be on call while Pastor Rich is away from 3/19-3/22
MINISTRY TEAMS
CHURCH, FAMILY AND SPIRITUAL LIFE Lenten Family Night Dinners will be provided by: Francesco’s - March 18Jeff Vitanza – March 25 and April 1
Pictorial Directory – provided by Life Touch – no cost to the church. Appointments may be made on line. Julie P. coordinator
Rebecca J suggested putting a NOTES section in bulletin so people have a place to take notes during service – agreed
A request has been made to identify the groups who sing the praise songs in the bulletin. - agreed
EDUCATIONSunday school – George presented diagram for blinds on window by desk. Dick M suggested relocating the down stairs blinds to the upstairs. Agreed
Youth – Field trip to Spotswood High School to see playTricky Tray – April 18 Vera Bradley, tickets $20.00Duck Race – July 4 Fund Raiser, Pastor Rich discussed how this works, J Hipko looking into getting us ducks.
Adult ED – continuing Study of Exodus.
PROPERTYAnnual Contract for Boiler / AC servicing: The boiler broke in the social hall building. Dick M. was able to contact Gold Medal to come out and fix. He signed up for a ‘membership’ with Gold Medal that will allow on sight service with no visit charge. We pay for parts and labor.
Suggested we get some get some spare parts for boilers
Future – think about replacing boilers as they are 25 years old. Discussions on going
Repair Drainage System – continues
Switch in Chapel needs to be replaced.
OLD BUSINESS2015 & Beyond – incorporate into Ministry team meetings
NEW BUSINESSCongregational Meeting – reschedule, need reports
Dianne A. suggested we get a list of business our parishioner have, put together a list and distribute
Debbie P. needs another check signer – Julie P agreed. Pete H to replace Mike K as a signer.
FUTURE MEETING DATES
Ministry Team Meeting – March 23Consistory – April 13
Adjournment;
Motion to adjourn by Julie P. 2nd Joann C.Meeting adjourned at 9:05pm
Dianne Andreula
HEAD USHERS FOR
APRIL2 Team 2 Maundy Thursday/
Communion5 Teams 3&4 EASTER/
Communion12 Emma Rumen19 Grace Kothari26 John Garback
GREETERS FOR
APRIL5 8am Judy Skalla & Thelma Rudnitzky 10am Arlene Mowery & Jane Osman12 Greg Reeves19 Bob Holzapfel26 Sandra Muller
*Greeters are asked to arrive at church by 9:20 a.m.
GREETER COORDINATORS
Judy Skalla & Thelma Rudnitzky
**********************************JUNIOR SERMON
Parents – your help is needed! Please notify the church office if your child would like to participate by bringing an item in for the Junior Sermon. Rather than assign, each week we will invite an interested child to participate. Please email [email protected] or call 732-828-0020.**********************************
CHECK US OUTYou can check it out by going to www.stpaulsmilltownnj.org or look us up on facebook.
ST. PAUL’S CHURCHFounded in 1872
So. Main St. & W. Lakewood Ave.
Rev. Richard H. Weyer, Pastor
Emily Sensenbach-Gopal, Director of Music
Church Office 732 828-0020FAX # 732 828-0027
Please leave a message if no one is available.
Church Secretary Mrs. Carol LagowskiOffice hours: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Financial Secretary Mrs. Debbie Paley (address inquiries to church office)
Please address all financial inquiries to the Church Office.
NEXT TIDINGS DEADLINE – Thursday, April 23rd
NEXT COMMUNION DATESApril 2 & 5
2015 CONSISTORYElders:
Dianne AndreulaJoanne CiaccioFrank DevinePeter Herral
Rebecca JonesJulie Park
Tanya RobertsDon Wesen
Deacons:John GarbackSteve Kircher
Dick MacDowellDebbie Paley
Robert RamsenChuck RucinskiEmma RumenSean Sullivan
********************************Save time and prevent mistakes by writing your parishioner number on your checks and envelopes. Example: 002W********************************Please notify the church office if any of the following changes occur in your household: address change, phone number change, email change, marriage, separation/divorce, death, birth, adoption, adult child(ren) moving out, or a family member being moved to a rehab. or nursing home.We would like to keep our membership list up-to-date, but we need YOUR cooperation to do so!
ST. PAUL’S CHURCH62 South Main StreetMilltown, NJ 08850(732) 828-0020
APRIL, 2015
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
DATES TO REMEMBER:
April 1 – Men of St. Paul’sApril 2 – Maundy Thursday/CommunionApril 3 – Sanctuary open 9am-5pmApril 5 – Easter/CommunionApril 18 – Vera Bradley Tricky TrayApril 24/25 – JYG Lock-In
TIDINGS
Worship Service 10:00 a.m.Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Rev. Richard H. Weyer, Pastor
DATED MATERIALMarch 25, 2015
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONU.S. POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT #50001NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
