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We gather today as Gods 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
Gods 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 3rd 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 Steve Wood
Organist: Olga Otte
Deacons: Tyler Shaw; Larry Guinn
Greeters: Danny & Lou Ann Hoevener (8:00)
Leon & Linda Seitz (10:15)
Communion Assistant: Gene Kruse (10:15)
Altar Care: Amy Pierceall (10:15)
Lectors: Jamie Baker (8:00)
Laberta Otte (10:15)
Acolytes: Morgan Jones (8:00)
Jacob Rotert (10:15)
Projectors: Madison Jones (8:00)
Eli Wood (10:15)
Flowers: Terri DeVoe
Welcome Center: Carol Mansfield (8:00)
Linda Seitz (10:15)
April 19, 2015
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 WoodPastor 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 OtteCustodians 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 BULLETINSThere
are a handful of large print bulletins availa-ble. They are
located on the table at the en-trance of the sanctuary.
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GIVING CHALLENGEA 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 youve 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.
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE is today. Please give information to
Michelle or put in the secre-tarys mailbox in the church
office.
PICTURE DIRECTORYToday is the last day to sign up at church in
the narthex. You can also sign up online at www.stpaul-borchers.org
(click the Church Directory link). Pictures will be taken on May 6,
7, 8, 9, and 26.
CONFIRMATION CLASS is today. The class will end at 2:00 p.m.,
except for those being con-firmed who will make their banners.
Parents of those being confirmed are encouraged to stay and assist
with the banner-making. Papers are due that day from those being
confirmed.
HANNAH CIRCLE will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21 in the
fellowship hall. Jo McGrew is hostess and Bible Study leader.
MOVIES & POPCORNCome enjoy Big Hero 6 on Wednesday, April 22
at 10:00 a.m. This is an animated, G-rated, award-winning Disney
which all ages will enjoy! Critics say the movie is briskly-paced,
action-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!
CONGREGATIONAL QUARTERLY MEETING will be held next Sunday, April
26 during the Sunday School time.
CALENDAR
Today: Newsletter Deadline
8:00 am LBW Worship
9:10 am Sunday School
10:15 am LBW Communion
11:45 am Confirmation class
2:00 pm Confirmation banner making
Monday 20th 9:00 am Preschool
Tuesday 21st 9:00 am Hannah Circle
Wednesday 22nd 9:00 am Preschool
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
Thursday 23rd 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club
Friday 24th 9:00 am Preschool
Next week: April 26th-May 2nd
Sunday 26th Kids Bells 1 play at both services
8:00 am LBW Communion
9:10 am Sunday School
9:10 am Congregational Quarterly Mtg
10:15 am LBW Worship
Monday 27th 9:00 am Preschool
1:00 pm Book Buzz
6:30 pm Stephen Ministry
7:00 pm Prayer Shawl
Wednesday 29th 9:00 am Preschool
9:30 am Preschool Chapel
10:00 am Movies & Popcorn
Kids Bells 1NO PRACTICE
6:00 pm Bells 2
6:30 pm Adult Bells
Thursday 30th 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club
Friday 1st 9:00 am Preschool
5:00 pm Jr High/Tweeners Picnic
Grove Cleanup
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CONFIRMATION will be held on Sunday, May 3 at 9:00 a.m. PLEASE
NOTE: There is only 1 worship service that day!!
CONGRATULATIONS to Floyd & Carol Brown-ing on celebrating
their 60th wedding anniver-sary. They were married at Borchers by
Rev. Winter on April 24, 1955.
ATTENTION TEENS AND YOUTHThere are new books in the church
library!! Stop by and check them out. The library is working on
updat-ing our teen and youth books. This is a work in progress. If
you have any suggestions or ideas let Mandy Otte know.
FISH FRY on April 24 from 5-8 at Hope Moravi-an Church to
support Kristies Krew Relay for Life team. Free-will donations will
be given in memory of Kristie Wessel to the American Can-cer
Society.
BOOK BUZZWe are reading The Light in the Ruins by Chris
Bohjalian for our next meeting on April 27 at 1:00 pm in the
narthex. Come join us! Any questions, please talk to Trish Tangman
or Michelle Wood.
PRAYER SHAWL will meet on Monday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the
narthex. Come join us!! Any questions, talk to Connie Knoke or
Michelle Wood.
LEARNING ABOUT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE -Congregation and community
members are invit-ed to join St. Paul's Stephen Ministers as a
guest speaker from Schneck Medical Center gives an overview of the
illness on Monday, April 27 at 6:30 PM in the adult Sunday school
area. The speaker will also give pointers about how to re-late best
to individuals in our lives who are affect-ed by Alzheimer's.
Information will be offered on available resources and local
support groups, as well as a question and answer session.
FOOD PANTRY items being collected for April are Helper meals
(hamburger, tuna, and chick-en). Please place your donations in the
basket by the main entrance or in the wooden box by the
kitchen.
WHY SO MANY SANDHILL CRANES? The seniors group will travel to
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge for a presentation about
Sandhill cranes by Donna Stanley on Thursday, May 14th. A driving
tour and a picnic lunch will also be enjoyed by the group. A
carpool will leave the church parking lot at approximately 10:00
and return mid-afternoon. Please sign up at the Wel-come Center so
accurate transportation can be planned. PICNIC GROVE CLEANUPThe Jr
High and Tweener youth will meet on Friday, May 1 at 5:00 p.m. to
clean up the picnic shelter houses and grounds. Bring buckets,
rags, work gloves and rakes. Wear old tennis shoes and clothes!
KIDS BELLS TEAM 2 will be playing at the Confirmation service on
May 3. Rememberonly 1 service at 9:00 a.m. PLANT GIVEAWAY - The
date for the 3rd annu-al Plant Giveaway is Saturday, May 23rd from
9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at the picnic grove shelter-house. Watch for
details in the May newsletter and future Welcome folders.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers are needed to mow the picnic grove
from the months of May through October. Please sign up the Welcome
Center. SYNOD ASSEMBLY DELEGATES NEEDEDSynod Assembly will be June
5-7 in Indianapo-lis. We need 1 female and 1 male delegate. Pastor
Steve will be unable to attend due to offi-ciating a wedding on
June 6. Please talk to Pas-tor Steve if interested. GRADUATE
RECOGNITIONIf you know of someone who is graduating from high
school or college, please let the church office know. We will be
recognizing all graduates during worship on May 31.
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OUR MISSION:
Walking in Faith Sowing Christs 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 Gods love and
grace by word and by action. 3. Service to Others To live
Christs 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 Gods Love
We Worshipped: April 12th 8:00 am service 135 10:15 am service
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Total Offerings for April 12th: $12,699.00 Spending Plan Giving
$7434.00 New Church Loan Payment $2905.00
Other Giving $2360.00
{The weekly amount needed to cover expenses in the 2015 Spending
Plan is $6,038.00} *This amount does not include the $5,900.00
monthly mortgage payment
Those assisting with worship April 26th:
Communion Assistant: Tammi Reinbold (8:00)
Altar Care: Luci Angel (8:00)
Acolytes: Courtney Mansfield (8:00) Dylan Hatfield (10:15)
Projectors: Jamie Baker (8:00) Kailee Hildebrand (10:15)
Flowers: Terri DeVoe
Welcome Center: Carol Mansfield
Readings for April 26th:
Acts 13:1-3, 14:8-18
Psalm 112 Matthew 10:40-42
Lectors: Lois Bryden (8:00)
Marc Fountain (10:15)
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NOTES:
April 19, 2015
Memory Verse: Acts 10:34 34 Then Peter began to speak to them: I
truly understand that God shows no partiality.
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 birthso that you
might pray for them on their birthday. Also on the back is the
prayer list for the congregation. Keep on Growing Spiritually!!
Readings for the Day:
Acts 10:1-17, 34-35: Peter crosses the sharp religious boundary
separating Jews from Gentiles and proclaims the good news of Gods
inclusive forgiveness in Jesus name to Cornelius, a Roman
centurion. As a result of Peters preaching, Cornelius and his
family become the first Gentiles to be baptized in the name of
Jesus Christ.
Matthew 9:35-38: According to Matthews gospel, the mission of
Jesus followers is to continue the mission of Jesus himself. Here,
he instructs his first disciples as to how they might proclaim the
gospel through their words and deeds.
From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress
Questions To Ponder: 1What is significant about Cornelius? 2How
does Cornelius fit into Peters vision? 3What does Peters vision
mean? 4Why is Peters vision a radical new understanding? 5How does
this text speak to you today? 6What does this vision apply to
Christianity today?
NOTES:
April 19, 2015
Memory Verse: Acts 10:34 34 Then Peter began to speak to them: I
truly understand that God shows no partiality.
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 birthso that you
might pray for them on their birthday. Also on the back is the
prayer list for the congregation. Keep on Growing Spiritually!!
Readings for the Day:
Acts 10:1-17, 34-35: Peter crosses the sharp religious boundary
separating Jews from Gentiles and proclaims the good news of Gods
inclusive forgiveness in Jesus name to Cornelius, a Roman
centurion. As a result of Peters preaching, Cornelius and his
family become the first Gentiles to be baptized in the name of
Jesus Christ.
Matthew 9:35-38: According to Matthews gospel, the mission of
Jesus followers is to continue the mission of Jesus himself. Here,
he instructs his first disciples as to how they might proclaim the
gospel through their words and deeds.
From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress
Questions To Ponder: 1What is significant about Cornelius? 2How
does Cornelius fit into Peters vision? 3What does Peters vision
mean? 4Why is Peters vision a radical new understanding? 5How does
this text speak to you today? 6What does this vision apply to
Christianity today?
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Going Deeper in Prayer
Sunday 4/19 Job 42:1-17 I John 3:1-24 Tim Hoevener World
Peace
Monday 4/20 Psalm 1:1-6 I John 4:1-21 Brandon Seitz medical
workers
Tuesday 4/21 Psalm 2:1-11 I John 5:1-21 Mindy Sifflard, Solomon
Rust people preparing for retirement
Wednesday 4/22 Psalm 3:1-8 II John 1-13 Dennis Otte for
favorable weather
Thursday 4/23 Psalm 4:1-8 III John 1-15 economic growth in our
community
Friday 4/24 Psalm 5:1-12 Jude 1-25 Libby Cupp people who work
outdoors
Saturday 4/25 Psalm 6:1-10 Revelation 1:1-20 Emma Jackson, Rusty
Harris Christians in Egypt
Prayer List Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Bill Neidinger;
Betty Hoene, Eunice Lutes, Evelyn Otte; Orville Schnitker
Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Andy Runge;
Pastor Ed Winter; Walter Von Fange (Bertha Ottes brother
in-law)
Recent Hospitalizations: DeeDee Haymaker (back surgery); Ruth
Ann Hendrix (knee surgery); Jerry Wunsch (cancer)
Other Prayer Requests: Linda Rust (leukemia); Doris Otte (breast
cancer); Kathy Glover (pancreatic cancer---cousin of Michael
Baker); Sherri Huffman (cancerrelative of Pam Huffman); Robert
Wischmeier (cancer-father of Susan Kaiser); Amanda Tiemeyer (niece
of Ruth Ann Hendrix); Joe Corya (cancer-brother of Alyssa Gorbett);
David Templar (cancer-brother of Amy Shaw); Anna Thompson (awaiting
heart surgery-friend of Alicia Perry); Dick Wessel
(cancer-brother-in-law of Art Moorman); Charlie Castillo
(cancer-friend of Kathy & Benny Kleffman); Gene Speaker
(bladder cancer); Sharon Hurt (cancer-friend of Staci Eglen); Gary
Bradley (heart transplant-friend of Carolyn Jones); Joe Ross
(physical health-father of Beth Claycamp); Carolyn Ross (pulmonary
hypertension-mother of Beth Claycamp); Richard Frischie (bone
cancer-father of Renee Arney and Erin Rieker); Missy Walker
(epilepsy - Karen Hoene's niece); Linda (Schafstall) Wischmeier
(cancer); Carolyn Hughes (cancer-sister of Jo McGrew); Linda
Witkemper (cancerfriend of Benny Kleffman); Vicky Ent (cancerfriend
of Judy Wonning); Rex Sipes (cancerfriend of Dennis and Vickey
Otte); Jeannie Isaacs (physical health-cousin of Karen Hoene);
Claudine Rowe (cancer- friend of Bill & Marlis Kidd); Amy
Siefker (cancer reoccurrence - niece of Karen Hoene); Shirley
Darlage Duncan (cancer-friend of Dena Schafstall)
Prayers for those in Military Service: Joey Ross (Beth Claycamps
nephew); DJ Snyder (Cathy Wentes nephew); Steven Rieker (Jerry
& Pixie Ottes Grandson); Chad Brigdon, Evan Marshall, Tyler
Kruse; Benjamin Haymaker (son of Dee Dee & Scott Haymaker)
(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 4/19 Job 42:1-17 I John 3:1-24 Tim Hoevener World
Peace
Monday 4/20 Psalm 1:1-6 I John 4:1-21 Brandon Seitz medical
workers
Tuesday 4/21 Psalm 2:1-11 I John 5:1-21 Mindy Sifflard, Solomon
Rust people preparing for retirement
Wednesday 4/22 Psalm 3:1-8 II John 1-13 Dennis Otte for
favorable weather
Thursday 4/23 Psalm 4:1-8 III John 1-15 economic growth in our
community
Friday 4/24 Psalm 5:1-12 Jude 1-25 Libby Cupp people who work
outdoors
Saturday 4/25 Psalm 6:1-10 Revelation 1:1-20 Emma Jackson, Rusty
Harris Christians in Egypt
Prayer List Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Bill Neidinger;
Betty Hoene, Eunice Lutes, Evelyn Otte; Orville Schnitker
Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Andy Runge;
Pastor Ed Winter; Walter Von Fange (Bertha Ottes brother
in-law)
Recent Hospitalizations: DeeDee Haymaker (back surgery); Ruth
Ann Hendrix (knee surgery); Jerry Wunsch (cancer)
Other Prayer Requests: Linda Rust (leukemia); Doris Otte (breast
cancer); Kathy Glover (pancreatic cancer---cousin of Michael
Baker); Sherri Huffman (cancerrelative of Pam Huffman); Robert
Wischmeier (cancer-father of Susan Kaiser); Amanda Tiemeyer (niece
of Ruth Ann Hendrix); Joe Corya (cancer-brother of Alyssa Gorbett);
David Templar (cancer-brother of Amy Shaw); Anna Thompson (awaiting
heart surgery-friend of Alicia Perry); Dick Wessel
(cancer-brother-in-law of Art Moorman); Charlie Castillo
(cancer-friend of Kathy & Benny Kleffman); Gene Speaker
(bladder cancer); Sharon Hurt (cancer-friend of Staci Eglen); Gary
Bradley (heart transplant-friend of Carolyn Jones); Joe Ross
(physical health-father of Beth Claycamp); Carolyn Ross (pulmonary
hypertension-mother of Beth Claycamp); Richard Frischie (bone
cancer-father of Renee Arney and Erin Rieker); Missy Walker
(epilepsy - Karen Hoene's niece); Linda (Schafstall) Wischmeier
(cancer); Carolyn Hughes (cancer-sister of Jo McGrew); Linda
Witkemper (cancerfriend of Benny Kleffman); Vicky Ent (cancerfriend
of Judy Wonning); Rex Sipes (cancerfriend of Dennis and Vickey
Otte); Jeannie Isaacs (physical health-cousin of Karen Hoene);
Claudine Rowe (cancer- friend of Bill & Marlis Kidd); Amy
Siefker (cancer reoccurrence - niece of Karen Hoene); Shirley
Darlage Duncan (cancer-friend of Dena Schafstall)
Prayers for those in Military Service: Joey Ross (Beth Claycamps
nephew); DJ Snyder (Cathy Wentes nephew); Steven Rieker (Jerry
& Pixie Ottes Grandson); Chad Brigdon, Evan Marshall, Tyler
Kruse; Benjamin Haymaker (son of Dee Dee & Scott Haymaker)
(Names will be on the prayer list for 4 weeks, if you want the
request extended, you may re-submit your request.)
