Newsletter, April 2015

St. Paul Lutheran Church 10792 N Co Rd 210 E, Seymour, IN 47274

Office Phone: (812) 522-7364 & (812) 522-7484 Email:[email protected] Web site:http://www.stpaul-borchers.org 2015

From the Pastor’s Desk

Emotional Well-being

As you look at the Wholeness Wheel, you can see that they divide the circle up into several aspects of one’s

life. The overall concept is that each aspect makes up a part of our whole life—and that each part is important.

This month, I want to focus upon the emotional well-being.

The developers of the Wholeness Wheel write about the emotional well-being part of the wheel:

Being emotionally well means feeling the full range of human emotions and expressing them appropri-

ately. Self-awareness is the first step. Recognizing and honoring your own feelings and those of others

— stress, contentment, anger, love, sadness, joy, resentment — will help you live life abundantly.

How do you understand your emotions? Many times, we tend to think of emotions as good or bad. We en-

courage people to express ‘good emotions’—love, joy, happiness. And we also encourage people to suppress

‘bad emotions’—anger, resentment, hate.

I want to challenge this understanding of emotions as ‘good’ or ‘bad.’ The reality is that emotions are neither

good nor bad. It is not that we should only express certain emotions; rather it is how we respond to those emo-

tions that may result in inappropriate acts. The abundant life is one filled with the whole range of emotions.

All emotions are a part of life.

If you read through the Gospels, you will find that Jesus expresses many different emotions (including some

that people may label as ‘bad.’). He experienced love and joy, but he also experienced grief and sadness (for

he wept at Lazarus’ death). He experienced frustration

(at the lack of the disciples’ understanding). He experi-

ence anger (as he overturned the tables in the temple).

Just as Jesus experienced the whole range of emotions

throughout his life; so we also experience these same

emotions as we live out an abundant life.

As you think about emotional well-being, some ques-

tions to reflect upon are:

How do you understand your emotions?

How self-aware are you of your emotions and your

behavior connected to those emotions?

Do you express your emotions appropriately?

Are you able to recognize and honor the emotions

of others around you?

Is emotional well-being a strength to your overall

well-being in life?

April Birthdays

1 Jason Fish 2 Reid Alstatt 3 Carol Browning 3 Debora Herbert 3 Melina Engelau 3 Kaelynn Engelau 3 Ava Warfield 4 Dave McIntire 4 Emily Morris 5 Tyler Claycamp 6 Parker Runge 6 Paige Runge 6 Don Kendall 6 Joy Carr 6 Heather Morris 7 Gib Claycamp 8 Robin Tormoehlen 8 Henry Fountain 10 Zachariah Rorick 10 Maria Wente 11 Gerald Goodwin

13 Emily Schnitker 13 Caleb Baker 14 David Warfield 15 Pete Browning 16 Arthur Moorman 16 Danielle Cosby 17 Merrell Otte 17 Dennis Rust 17 Christe Kleffman 18 Aaron Claycamp 18 Matthew Cupp 18 John Harris 18 Rusty Mace 19 Tim Hoevener 20 Brandon Seitz 21 Mindy Sifflard 21 Solomon Rust 22 Dennis Otte 24 Libby Cupp 25 Emma Jackson 25 Rusty Harris

April Volunteers Greeters

Dan & Lou Ann Hoevener (8:00) Leon & Linda Seitz (10:15)

Communion Assistants Tammi Reinbold (8:00) Gene Kruse (10:15)

Altar Care April 5-Sara Otte (8:00) Judy Wonning(10:15) April 12-Linda Rust (8:00) April 19-Amy Pierceall (10:15) April 26-Luci Angel (8:00)

Lectors

April 5-Lou Ann Hoevener (8:00) Karen Davis (10:15) April 12-Mark Rorick (8:00) Amy Pierceall (10:15) April 19-Jamie Baker (8:00) Laberta Otte (10:15) April 26-Lois Bryden (8:00) Marc Fountain (10:15)

Acolytes

April 5-Anna Holle (8:00) Elizabeth Rust (10:15) April 12-Courtney Mansfield (8:00) Tyson Lawles (10:15) April 19-Morgan Jones (8:00) Jacob Rotert (10:15) April 26-Cole Fosbrink (8:00) Dylan Hatfield (10:15)

Projectors April 5-Jamie Baker (8:00) Hannah Wood (10:15) April 12-Erin Otte (8:00) Chloe Bryden (10:15) April 19-Madison Jones (8:00) Eli Wood (10:15) April 26-Jamie Baker (8:00) Kailee Hildebrand (10:15)

Children’s Sermon– (April 5) Lou Ann Hoevener

Flowers April 5-Ruth Circle April 12-Terri DeVoe April 19-Terri DeVoe April 26-Luci Angel Welcome Center-Carol Mansfield (8:00) Linda Seitz (10:15)

26 Tony Herkamp 26 Jemma Otte 27 Richard Runge 27 Rene Fultz 27 Barry Newkirk 27 Kelly Culbreth 28 Roger Douglass 28 Linda Booher 28 Karen Rust 28 Sadie Jones 28 Kailee Hildebrand 29 Emma Waskom 29 Andrew Cupp 29 Amy Pierceall 30 Ruth Hoffmeier 30 Luci Angel 30 Sara Otte 30 Brittany Johnson 30 Kelsey Marshall 30 Katelyn Otte 30 Roger Dale Douglass

ANNUAL

EASTER

EGG

HUNT

(for children thru 5th grade)

Saturday April 4th

10:00 am

(NOTE TIME CHANGE!!)

in the Picnic Grove weather permitting.

(In the church if bad weather).

Sponsored by the WINGS group

May Volunteers Greeters

Mark & Doris Rorick (8:00) John & Amy Pierceall (10:15)

Communion Assistants Mark Hoffmeier (8:00) Leon Seitz (10:15)

Altar Care May 3-(one service 9:00) - Linda Guinn May 10-Mandy Otte (8:00) May 17-Linda Seitz (10:15) May 24-Shirley Lewis (8:00) May 31-no communion

Lectors May 3-(one service 9:00) - Ed DeVoe May 10-Leah Otte (8:00) Leon Seitz (10:15) May 17-Jodi Brown (8:00) Rachel Hildebrand (10:15) May 24-Dot Goodwin (8:00) Kendall Alstatt (10:15) May 31-Susan Holle (8:00) Terri DeVoe (10:15)

Acolytes May 3-(one service 9:00) - Eliana Baker May 10-Kylie Eglen (8:00) Rachel Hildebrand (10:15) May 17-Kori Otte (8:00) Sarah Davis (10:15) May 24-Maggie Newkirk (8:00) Charlotte Rust (10:15) May 31-Abby Hoevener (8:00) Eli Wood (10:15)

Projectors May 3-(one service 9:00) - Doris Rorick May 10-Cam Mansfield (8:00) Charlotte Rust (10:15) May 17-Erin Otte (8:00) Chloe Bryden (10:15) May 24-Kaelen Eglen (8:00) Rachel Hildebrand (10:15) May 31-Jamie Baker (8:00) Marc Fountain (10:15)

Children’s Sermon–(May 3) Carolyn Jones

Flowers May 3-Luci Angel May 10-Lois Bryden May 17-Need volunteer May 24-Sara Otte May 31-Sara Otte

Welcome Center-Shirley Lewis (8:00) Michelle Wood (10:15)

PICNIC GROVE LAWN MOWING VOLUNTEEERS

are needed from May through October.

Please sign up at the Welcome Center.

April 5th

: Text— Matthew 28:1-10 {Easter Sunday}

We gather this day to celebrate Jesus rising from the dead. We hear of the women going to the tomb on that first Easter

morning. There was an earthquake and an angel descends from heaven and the stone was rolled back. Jesus appears to

the women and tells them to go and tell that Jesus has been raised from the dead. How do you experience the resurrected

Christ in your life?

April 12th

: Text— Matthew 28:16-20

Jesus gives the disciples the Great Commission, which is to Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them and

teaching them to obey everything Jesus commanded. Jesus sends them out not by themselves, but in full knowledge that

Jesus goes with them. He promises that he will be with them always, even to the end of the age.

April 19th

: Text— Acts 10:1-17, 34-35

The narrative lectionary shifts after Easter to stories of the early church. Today, we hear of a man named Cornelius. He

is a righteous and devout man and has a vision where the Holy Spirit sends him to Peter. The vision is about what is

clean and unclean to eat. This vision has a tremendous impact on how the followers of Jesus will live out their daily

lives.

April 26th

: Text—Acts 13:1-3; 14:8-18

These texts from Acts teach us that the church continued to grow and new leadership began to develop and expand the mis-

sion of God. Today, we hear of Paul and Barnabas who both go out and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ.

Upcoming Worship Below are the lessons and some thoughts about the upcoming Sundays. Please take some

time to look over the lesson and reflect upon the questions in

preparation of the upcoming weeks in worship.

CHURCH COUNCIL

Chairman—Terry Searcy Secretary—Karen Davis

Financial Secretary—Casey Engelau Elders—Larry Lewis & Gene Kruse

Deacons—Tyler Shaw & Larry Guinn Treasurer—Phyllis Cupp

Trustees—Charlotte Guinn & Louis Wonning

Congratulations to our dartball team for

finishing in 3rd place for the season!

CONGREGATIONAL QUARTERLY MEETING

is scheduled for

Sunday, April 26th

at 9:10 am. CONFIRMATION DAY

will be held on Sunday, May 3

rd

at 9:00 am

On that day, there will only be one church service and no Sunday School.

WELCA MEETING Thursday, April 16

at 7:00 p.m.

Ruth Circle is the hostess.

All women are invited to attend!!

FOOD PANTRY

Helper Meals (hamburger, tuna & chicken)

Please place your donations in the wooden box in the hallway near the kitchen, or in the basket near the main entry doors. Donations are given to food pantries at Provisions, Anchor House, Human Ser-vices, and Turning Point.

Red Cross Blood Drive in the Borchers Preschool room

from 8:00 AM –noon Sunday, June 21.

Please sign up for your favorite time at the Wel-come Center when you see the sign-up sheet or just drop in. The Red Cross continues to be pleased with the number of units received from donors at St. Paul. Thanks for being such caring and responsible folks.

GIVING

CHALLENGE

A giving challenge has been issued to supporters of the Care Team Family Care fund. Five hundred dollars has been given by an anonymous donor who has pledged to match up to $500 more for donations given to the fund in April.

If you’ve been considering making a donation, this is a great time to help needy individuals and see your donation double in value! Thanks to all who have already donated to this cause.

MISSION CARE/COMMUNITY CARE

Inquiring minds want to know…

”What’s the difference

between the

Emergency Assistance Fund

and the

Care Team Family Care Fund?”

Both funds are administered with the oversight of

Pastor Steve. The primary difference is who receives

the assistance.

The Emergency Assistance Fund (EAF) was origi-

nally established in the late 1980s. Funds most often

go to needy folks outside our congregation who con-

tact St. Paul for help with emergency lodging or oth-

er needs which cannot be met by community agen-

cies.

The Care Team Family Care Fund was established in

2010 primarily to help families within our congrega-

tion and immediate community who are in need due

to a crisis situation. Assistance has been provided for

basic needs such as groceries, clothing, and utilities,

as well as transportation costs for families visiting

family members in major hospitals.

Donations may be given through your offering for

both the Emergency Assistance Fund (EAF) and the

Care Team Family Care fund. Whichever you prefer

to donate toward, your donations will help others in

need.

GO GREEN: Tip of the month

About one dollar out of every $11 spent on groceries in the U.S. goes toward packaging. Buy in bulk; you’ll save money and reduce trash.

COMING IN MAY

3rd

annual Plant Giveaway Saturday, May 23

9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

New gardeners and seasoned ones will enjoy this fun morning!

At the Picnic Grove Shelterhouse—Rain or shine!

Watch for more details in the May newsletter.

Tell your friends and neighbors!

SENIOR CARE:

ATTENTION ALL SENIORS!

Your wisdom is valuable! We can all learn from the wisdom of our elders and this is your chance to pass on some of your wisdom to others.

Plans are in the works to highlight the favorite bible verses of our senior members. If you would like to share how a particular bible verse has been mean-ingful in your life, please let Trish know, and she will help you shape the memories and life experiences pertaining to your verse into a written account that can inspire others. Watch for inspirational stories in upcoming newsletters about bible verses close to the hearts of our seniors.

SENIOR OUTINGS are being planned for upcoming months. Please contact Trish with any ideas for new trips, or any trips you’d like to repeat!

Borchers Breakfast Club (BBC) meets every Thursday from 9:00 to 12:00 for breakfast, activi-ties, and social time. YOU are welcome to join the group just for breakfast, or for the entire morning.

Leftovers from weekly BBC breakfasts are availa-ble to be delivered to anyone who would appreci-ate this effort. If you or someone you know might like an occasional delivery, please let Joe Hoene or Trish Tangman know.

Join seniors for a simple, low-impact exercise time

on Thursday mornings. In addition to chair exercises led by a fitness in-structor on video, the group will oc-casionally vary its routine by adding exercises suggested by experts to promote balance and stamina. Exer-cises will start immediately after breakfast and end with plenty of

time left to play games before noon. If the lovely spring weather we’ve experienced stays with us, participants may enjoy some gentle outdoor walking as a healthy bit of exercise.

Monday, April 27th

from 6:30 to 9:00

in the adult Sunday School area

The evening will begin with continuing education and a guest speaker presentation. Group meet-ings will follow. Please be prepared to turn in ‘Contact record sheets’ and share general up-dates on your caregiver relationships.

New Stephen Ministry promotional pew cards have been placed between the hymnal racks on the back of each pew in our sanctuary. Please take a look at these. Feel free to take one and pass it on to someone who may be going through a difficult time and could benefit from the care of a Stephen minister. Please help our Stephen min-isters care for others in need by spreading the word about this vital ministry.

MOVIES

& POPCORN!!!

Friday, April 10th

at 7:00 p.m.

and again on

Wednesday, April 22nd

at 10:00 a.m.

The animated, G-rated, award-winning Disney

film “Big Hero 6” will be the movie featured in

April at St. Paul-Borchers. St. Paul members of

all ages have recommended “Big Hero 6” and

think it will be enjoyed by adults and children

alike. Critics say the movie is briskly-paced, ac-

tion-packed, and often touching. Feel free to

bring sleeping bags, comfy seats, pillows, or

whatever you need to enjoy movies and popcorn

in the Fellowship Room.

Invite your friends, family, and neighbors!

HEALTH & WELLNESS CARE:

Planning for your healthcare future and making sure your requests are carried out the way you desire is im-portant for everyone to consider. This month will broadly cover some of the terms you might encounter as you consider making decisions for your future health care wishes. Advanced Directive is a general term that encompasses the Living Will and the Durable Power of At-torney for Health Care. These are two types of legal documents where an individual makes provision for health care decisions in the event that they are unable to make those decisions for themselves. You must be at least 18 years old and of sound mind to initiate either document. No one is allowed to coerce you to do this and it should be done of your own free will and on your terms. A Living Will is a signed and notarized document that instructs healthcare providers your desires for whether medical interventions are provided, withheld, or withdrawn in the event of a terminal condition where you are unable to make decisions for yourself. Family members and others have no legal standing to interpret the meaning of the directive you chose. Medically speaking, you may hear this called “No Code” or “Do Not Re-suscitate” for those that have chosen to not have heroic measures provided in a terminal condition. The Living Will is used for “deathbed” situations and is used to declare your intentions when there is little or no hope for recovery. It includes such decisions as inserting a feeding tube to sustain life or being put on a breathing ma-chine. It includes “what you want” and “what you don’t want” done. A Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care is also a signed and notarized legal document that delegates a specific individual to make health care decisions for you if you are unable to do so yourself (the actual person is informally known as the “Healthcare Representative”). This document method covers all healthcare deci-sions, not just the “deathbed” decisions and lasts as long as you are incapable of making decisions for your-self. In considering someone for this position, you should carefully and thoroughly discuss your wishes and instructions with the individual so that it is clear what your desires are in the event you are unable to make decisions for yourself. This designated person will be your voice and advocate in how your healthcare is car-ried out. You can chose to initiate either or both documents since the Living Will usually covers very specific end of life issues and the Durable Power of Attorney may deal with issues such as dialysis, blood transfusions, and sur-geries. Regardless of which you chose, it is important to share your decision with your primary healthcare provider and to give them a copy of your documents to be kept in your medical files. Over two-thirds of the U.S. adult population does not have an advanced directive. If you chose not to initiate a legal advanced directive and are unable to make medical decisions for yourself, the task will fall to your next-of-kin. This can be a heavy burden and can create conflict within families during stressful times of illness or injury. It is a myth that advanced directives are just for “old” people. Every adult should consider making their advanced directive formalized and known to their loved ones.

A helpful website with many additional resources on these topics is http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/advancedirectives.html

What are

Advanced Directives?

St. Paul’s Youth and Family Ministries

KID’S BELLS

Kid’s Bells Team 1 will practice on Wednesday, April 15 and 22nd at

5:30. They will play at both services on Sunday, April 26. Kid’s Bells

Team 1 will NOT practice on April 29. They will have their end of the

year party on Wednesday, May 6 at 6:00. Kid’s Bells Team 2 will prac-

tice on April 15, 22, and 29. They will play on Sunday, May 3 (one

service) at 9:00am. They will have their end of year party on Wednes-

day, May 6 at 6:00.

TREATS

TREATS will be held on Wednesday, April 8. The meal will be chicken

casserole, green beans, grapes and cupcakes. Meal will begin at 6:00 p.m.

TREATS on May 13 will be at the picnic grove.

JR. HIGH YOUTH

Jr. High youth will be going to SKYZONE on Sunday, April 12 at 11:30.

There is a signup sheet on the office bulletin board. The cost is $15.00

for St Paul youth and $20.00 for guests. You will need to eat before go-

ing as we will not be stopping for lunch. You must signup up and turn in

money by Sunday, April 5 if you are wanting to go.

TWEENERS

Tweeners will be going to SKYZONE on Sunday, April 12 at 11:30.

There is a signup sheet on the office bulletin board. The cost is $15.00

for St Paul youth and $20.00 for guests. You will need to eat before going

as we will not be stopping for lunch. You must signup up and turn in money

by Sunday, April 5 if you are wanting to go.

We will be cleaning the picnic grove on May 2. Time will be announced later.

Luther League will meet on Friday, April 3 at 8:00pm to go through the

Sunrise Service. Sunrise Service will be held on Sunday, April 5 at

6:30. Luther League/Mission Trip youth need to be at church by

6:00am. Parents will be needed to help in the kitchen preparing the

food for the breakfast. The Sunrise Breakfast will follow the service

around 7:15. Luther League will also be going to SKYZONE on Sunday,

April 12 at 11:30. There is a signup sheet on the office bulletin board.

The cost is $15.00 for St Paul youth and $20.00 for guests. You will need

to eat before going as we will not be stopping for lunch. You must signup

up and turn in money by Sunday, April 5 if you are wanting to go.

Carolyn’s Office Hours:

Email: [email protected]

Cell Phone: 521-0281

Tyler Claycamp (Intern):

Cell Phone 216-7027

Email: [email protected]

LUTHER LEAGUE/MISSION TRIP YOUTH

KID’S PRAISE

Kid’s Praise will not be meeting in April. We will have our end of the year

party on Wednesday, May 6 at 6:00.

BOOK BUZZ will meet at 1:00 PM on

Monday, April 27 Watch the bulletin for the book selection for April. Please contact Michelle Wood or Trish Tangman with questions or suggestions.

PRAYER SHAWL will meet at

7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 27

Please contact Michelle Wood or Connie Knoke with any questions.

2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15

ADULT BELLS

Practice at 6:30 p.m.

every Wednesday

Pictures taken on:

May 6 May 7 May 8 May 9

May 26

Sign up in the narthex on: March 29 April 5,

April 12 April 19

You can also sign up online at: www.stpaul-borchers.org (click the Church Directory link).

GET READY TO SMILE!

GROUP MEETINGS:

RUTH CIRCLE Thursday, April 9 at 7:30 pm

In the fellowship hall Bible Study Leader is needed.

WINGS Thursday, April 9 at 7:00 pm

in the Fellowship Hall Gwen Newkirk is hostess

HANNAH CIRCLE Tuesday, April 21 at

9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall Jo McGrew is hostess & Bible Study Leader

Thank you to our family, friends and church family for all the love, support and prayers since our house fire. Thanks also for the many gifts and other help shown to us.

Jerry, Robin, Clinton, Caleb and Jerrica Walls

Thanks everyone for prayers, visits, cards and phone calls related to my recent surgery and recovery. They were greatly appreciated!

Marlis Kidd Thank you to Pastor Steve for his visits and brightening my day. Thanks to Trish, Laberta Otte, Terri & Ed DeVoe for their visits as well. I also appreciated all the cards and prayers and everyone who came to the meal before I left the nursing home.

Sarah Rotert

I am so grateful for your support and so inspired by your congregation’s witness—all of that sowing of Christ’s love you are doing really seems to be bearing fruit! Thank you for sharing this fruit with me. I am humbled and honored.

Martha Bardwell (Recipient of the seminary scholarship money)

Walk tHIS Way

HAS MOVED

to Saturday, November 14

at 9:00 a.m.

SAVE THE DATE!

Synod Assembly will meet June 5-7, 2015

in Indianapolis We are in need of 2 delegates: 1 female and 1 male to attend. Pastor Steve will be unable to go due to officiating a wedding on June 6. If you are interested, please talk to Pastor Steve.

NEW PHONE DIRECTORIES are located at the Welcome Center.

If there are any corrections to be made, please contact the church office.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 9:00 am Preschool

6:00 pm Adult Bells

2 8:30 am Devotions in sanctuary

9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club

5:30 pm Seder Meal

7:00 pm Maundy Thursday service

3 9:00 am Preschool (makeup day)

7:00 pm Good Friday service

8:00 pm LL/Mission Trip youth

Sunrise Service practice

4 10:00 am Easter Egg Hunt

5 6:00 am LL/Mission Trip Youth report

6:30 am Sunrise Service

7:15 am Breakfast

8:00 am Communion

9:10 am Sunday School

10:15 am Communion

6 9:00 am Preschool (makeup day)

7 8 9:00 am Preschool

4:00 pm TREATS

6:30 pm Adult Bells

9 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club

7:00 pm WINGS

7:30 pm Ruth Circle

10 9:00 am Preschool

7:00 pm Movies & Popcorn

11

12 8:00 am WOV Communion


10:15 am LBW Worship

11:30 am Tweeners/Jr. High/LL

to Skyzone


7:00 pm Church Council


2:30 pm Prayer Shawl

5:30 pm Bells 1

6:00 pm Bells 2

6:30 pm Adult Bells


7:00 pm WELCA meeting


18

19 8:00 am LBW Worship


10:15 am LBW Communion

11:45 am Confirmation class

2:00 pm Confirmation Banner making


21 9:00 am Hannah Circle


10:00 am Movies & Popcorn

1:30 pm Clothing Center

5:30 pm Bells 1

6:00 pm Bells 2

6:30 pm Adult Bells



25

26 Bells 1 play at both services

8:00 am LBW Communion


10:15 am LBW Worship


1:00 pm Book Buzz

6:30 pm Stephen Ministry

7:00 pm Prayer Shawl


9:30 am Preschool Chapel

Bells 1—NO PRACTICE

6:00 pm Bells 2

6:30 pm Adult Bells


April 2015

PALM SUNDAY—March 29th

Worship - 8:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:10 a.m. Worship - 10:15 a.m.

MAUNDY THURSDAY—April 2nd

Seder Supper—5:30 p.m. Those who are receiving their First communion, along with family, friends and members of the congregation.

Please sign up on the sheet at the Welcome Center if you plan to come so we can prepare enough food.

Worship at 7:00 pm

GOOD FRIDAY—April 3rd

Worship at 7:00 pm

EASTER SUNDAY—April 5th

Sunrise Service at 6:30 pm

Breakfast at 7:15 am (Free will offering) Worship Service at 8:00 am Sunday School at 9:10 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 am

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Newsletter, April 2015