We gather today as God’s 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.

Leading and Assisting in Worship Leader: Pastor Stephen Wood Organist: Jo McGrew Deacons: Tyler Shaw; John Harris Greeters: Paul & Ruth Ann Newkirk (8:00) Larry & Linda Guinn (10:15) Lectors: Ruth Ann Newkirk (8:00) Hannah Wood (10:15) Acolytes: Kori Otte (8:00) Saige Plummer (10:15) Children’s Sermon: Leah Otte Projectors: Kaelen Eglen (8:00) Hannah Wood (10:15) Flowers: Shirley Lewis Welcome Center:

Need volunteer (8:00) Laberta Otte (10:15) St. Paul Lutheran Church 10792 North 210 East, Seymour, IN 47274 Office 522-7364 2nd Line 522-7484 Parsonage 522-7421 email: [email protected] Web Site: stpaul-borchers.org Office hours: Monday-Friday Staff The Reverend Stephen Wood………………Pastor 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 Otte………………………………Custodians Jamie Baker………………. Director of Technology

July 3, 2016

St. Paul Lutheran Church is a congregation 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 God’s 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. service 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 Sunday for all ages at 9:10 a.m. Visitors are welcome to attend.

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 BULLETINS—There

are a handful of large print bulletins available. They are located on the table at the entrance of the sanctuary.

CALENDAR

Today:

8:00 am 9:15 am 10:15 am

LBW Communion Sunday School LBW Worship

Monday 4th

Office closed

Tuesday 5th Meeting

7:00 pm

Borchers Chapel Quarterly

Thursday 7th

9:00 am 7:30 pm

Borchers Breakfast Club Ruth Circle

Friday 8th

8:00 am

Pie and Coffee at Townhouse Cafe

DAYCAMP PICTURES — Please take the photos from Daycamp that you would like.

Next week: Sunday 10th

July 10-July 16 8:00 am WOV Communion 9:15 am Sunday School 9:15 am Sunday School Teacher Meeting 10:15 am LBW Worship 11:15 am Jr. High Summer Fun Day 6:00 pm Coloring & Coffee/ Pool & Pizza

Monday 11th

Youth at Community Diner 7:00 pm Church Council

Thursday 14th

9:00 am

BUSY BAGS for children to use during worship are available in the cry room. We also have children’s bulletins available on the table outside the sanctuary.

Borchers Breakfast Club

Trish is on vacation through July 4

Carolyn is on vacation through July 4

Pastor and family are on vacation July 4-18

YOUTH SERVANT OPPORTUNITY—As a way to provide opportunities for youth and their families to serve, we will be sponsoring three meals over the summer at the Community Diner on July 11 and August 1. There are sign up sheet at the Welcome Center for people to volunteer to help. Any questions, please talk with Pastor Steve. ST. PAUL READING PROGRAM is going on for the months of June and July. During the Sunday School time, stop by the church library to sign-up. HANDYFOLKS have been productive recently! Thanks to all of the handy volunteers who have taken time to make others happy by doing various chores. All the jobs on the original Handyfolks list have been completed! NEW opportunities have been added to the Handyfolks list located on the Welcome Center. Jobs may also be added to the list at any time! Check it out and see if there’s a way you can make someone else’s day. You’ll feel great about making someone else happy!! BORCHERS CHAPEL QUARTERLY MEETING will be on Tuesday, July 5 at 7:00 p.m. RUTH CIRCLE will meet on Thursday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Olga Otte. VOLUNTEER NEEDED—A volunteer is needed to be at the Welcome Center in the month of July for the 8:00 service. Let Michelle know if you can help.

FREE PIE FRIDAY—Every senior citizen who walks through the door of the Townhouse Café between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM on the first Friday of each month receives a free slice of homemade pie and a cup of coffee! This event is sponsored by Seymour Crossing. Join the group for a fun outing on Friday, July 8. Sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Trish for details.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER MEETING—There will be a meeting for the school year Sunday School teachers regarding the possible change in curriculum for the upcoming school year on Sunday, July 10 at 9:15. We will share some ideas and determine which curriculum would best fit our Sunday School. Any questions, or if you are interested in helping with Sunday School during the school year, please contact Carolyn. JR. HIGH SUMMER FUN DAY will be held on Sunday, July 10 from 11:15-2:00. We will be ordering pizza. We will be ordering pizza. Boys are asked to bring a dessert and girls bring a 2-liter of soda. We will be playing lots of games and some may include getting wet or messy. Bring old clothes and a change of clothes if we get dirty or wet. Also, a towel would be a good idea. If it is raining, we will be doing games inside. Friends are invited to come to this event. There is a signup sheet on the bulletin board in the office. Please sign up so we can have enough pizza! Any questions, contact Carolyn. COFFEE & COLORING/POOL & PIZZA will be held on Sunday, July 10 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Folks gather in the fellowship hall to enjoy complimentary pizza before spending some relaxing time coloring and/or playing pool. Come join us!! GERKENSMEYER SCHOLARSHIP—The Emil Gerkensmeyer Foundation awards a $3,000 scholarship to students who have (1) been confirmed at St. Paul’s, (2) continued active membership here, and (3) completed one year of education beyond high school. This tax-exempt foundation was created with the proceeds of Emil’s estate, and is administered by the pastor, council president, and Sunday School superintendent. Please submit a letter of request along with a copy of your transcript to the church office by July 15, 2016. If you have questions, please talk with Pastor Steve.

PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION forms for the 2016-2017 school year are available on the Welcome Center. PICNIC GROVE LAWN MOWING—Volunteers are needed April through October to mow the picnic grove. Please sign up at the Welcome Center.

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE is on Sunday, July 17. Please put info. in the church secretary mailbox in the church office. INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS BASEBALL GAME— We will be taking a church group on Friday, July 29 at 7:15 p.m. There will be fireworks after the game. Tickets are $9.50 each. Deadline to sign-up and pay is July 17. Everyone is welcome! Please sign up at the Welcome Center. Carpooling to be arranged. This event is sponsored by the Indianapolis Conference of Indiana/Kentucky Synod. LUTHER LEAGUE CAMPING TRIP—All who were high school students in May are invited on a camping trip to Delaney Park on Friday, July 22. We will meet at church around 3:30 to carpool to the park. Youth are asked to bring their own drinks, chips, side dishes (i.e.: salad, etc.) and dessert food for two meals. The Luther League will provide the meat and donuts for breakfast, and lunchmeat and bread for Saturday. We will return to church on Saturday around 5:00. If you are planning on attending, please let Carolyn know so that we have enough meat for the outing. CONGREGATIONAL QUARTERLY MEETING will be on Sunday, July 31 at 9:15 a.m. VEHICLE SURVEY—At the last council meeting, Trish Tangman talked to the council about of a vehicle for the congregation. The council wanted to get some input from people in the congregation about their thoughts and ideas about the congregation having a vehicle. A survey was included in the July newsletter and more are located at the Welcome Center. Please fill out a survey so that all voices can be heard on this matter. ANNIVERSARY DINNER—The Anniversary Dinner of the CrossLife Ministries Auxiliary will be held on Monday, July 18 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church, Dudleytown. All are invited to enjoy the evening of fellowship and become more familiar with the ministry to individuals, marriages, and families throughout Jackson and Bartholomew counties. Please bring a covered dish to share. Drinks and anniversary cake will be provided.

OUR MISSION: Walking in Faith – Sowing Christ’s 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 God’s love and grace by word and by action. 3. Service to Others – To live Christ’s message to Love one another. You can support the mission of our church by coming to worship, engaging in study, sharing 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 God’s Love We Worshipped: June 26 8:00 service — 105  10:15 service — 65 Total Offerings for: June 26th: $3,968.65 Spending Plan Giving — $3,443.65 Other Giving — $525.00 {The weekly amount needed to cover expenses in the 2016 Spending Plan is $6,174.00}

Readings for July 10th: Deuteronomy 30:9-14 Psalm 25:1-10 Colossians 1:1-14 Luke 10:25-37 Lectors: Leah Otte (8:00) Leon Seitz (10:15)

Those assisting with worship July 10th: Communion Asst.:

Ruth Ann Newkirk

Communion Prep:

Ruth Ann Newkirk

Acolytes:

Eliana Baker (8:00) Eamon Shaw (10:15)

Projectors:

Jamie Baker (8:00) Kailee Hildebrand (10:15)

Flowers:

Need volunteer

Welcome Center:

Need volunteer (8:00) Laberta Otte (10:15)

Going Deeper

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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 birth—so 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:

Going Deeper

July 3, 2016

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 birth—so that you might pray for them on their birthday. Also on the back is the prayer list for the congregation. Keep on Growing Spiritually!!

NOTES:

Readings for the Day:

Isaiah 66:10-14: Those who returned from the exile found that the hopes for the glorious restoration of Judah were not completely fulfilled. For these disappointed people, the prophet envisions salvation in the image of a nursing woman. Mother Jerusalem and a mothering God remind the community how they are sustained and supported.

Isaiah 66:10-14: Those who returned from the exile found that the hopes for the glorious restoration of Judah were not completely fulfilled. For these disappointed people, the prophet envisions salvation in the image of a nursing woman. Mother Jerusalem and a mothering God remind the community how they are sustained and supported.

Galatians 6:7-16: In the close of his letter to the Galatians, Paul encourages them to live as people made right with God through faith in Jesus Christ. Here Paul offers practical advice about how believers exercise common concern for one another in ‘the family of faith.’

Galatians 6:7-16: In the close of his letter to the Galatians, Paul encourages them to live as people made right with God through faith in Jesus Christ. Here Paul offers practical advice about how believers exercise common concern for one another in ‘the family of faith.’

Luke 10:1-11, 16-20: Jesus commissions harvesters and laborers to go where he would go and do what he would do. Risking hardship and danger in exchange for the experience of great joy, they offer peace and healing as signs that the reign of God is near.

Luke 10:1-11, 16-20: Jesus commissions harvesters and laborers to go where he would go and do what he would do. Risking hardship and danger in exchange for the experience of great joy, they offer peace and healing as signs that the reign of God is near.

‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2015 Augsburg Fortress’

‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2015 Augsburg Fortress’

Questions To Ponder: 1— Why does Jesus send people out in pairs? 2— Why the instructions to carry no purse, no bag, no sandals? 3— What does it mean to shake the dust off your feet? 4— Why does Jesus tell them not to rejoice over the power that they displayed, but that their names are written in heaven? 5—How do these texts speak to you today?

Questions To Ponder: 1— Why does Jesus send people out in pairs? 2— Why the instructions to carry no purse, no bag, no sandals? 3— What does it mean to shake the dust off your feet? 4— Why does Jesus tell them not to rejoice over the power that they displayed, but that their names are written in heaven? 5—How do these texts speak to you today?

Prayer: Heavenly Father, you are the Lord of the harvest. Empower us to be sent out into the world and announce your kingdom to the world. Amen.

Memory Verse: Luke 10:20 Nevertheless, do not rejoice at this, that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.

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NOTES:

Prayer: Heavenly Father, you are the Lord of the harvest. Empower us to be sent out into the world and announce your kingdom to the world. Amen.

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Memory Verse: Luke 10:20 Nevertheless, do not rejoice at this, that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.

Going Deeper in Prayer Sunday 7/3

Sunday 7/3 Habakkuk 3:1-19 I Corinthians 5:1-13  Judy Wonning, Lana Gadberry, Kim Dringenburg, Miller Claycamp  world peace

Thursday 7/7 Haggai 1:1-15 I Corinthians 9:1-27  Darrell Rotert  Lutheran Camps

Monday 7/4 Zephaniah 1:1-18 I Corinthians 6:1-20  Issac Rotert, Cami Kleffman  for our country

Tuesday 7/5 Zephaniah 2:1-15 I Corinthians 7:1-40  James Claycamp, Amaya Pierceall, Lillian Wahlstrom  people affected by natural diasters

Going Deeper in Prayer

Friday 7/8 Haggai 2:1-23 I Corinthians 10:1-33  Spencer Parrish  Wernle Home

Habakkuk 3:1-19 I Corinthians 5:1-13  Judy Wonning, Lana Gadberry, Kim Dringenburg, Miller Claycamp  world peace

Monday 7/4 Zephaniah 1:1-18 I Corinthians 6:1-20  Issac Rotert, Cami Kleffman  for our country

Thursday 7/7 Haggai 1:1-15 I Corinthians 9:1-27  Darrell Rotert  Lutheran Camps

Friday 7/8 Haggai 2:1-23 I Corinthians 10:1-33  Spencer Parrish  Wernle Home

Tuesday 7/5 Saturday 7/9

Zechariah 1:1-21 I Corinthians 11:1-34  Hannah Wood  Christians in Indonesia

Zephaniah 2:1-15 I Corinthians 7:1-40  James Claycamp, Amaya Pierceall, Lillian Wahlstrom  people affected by natural diasters

Saturday 7/9 Zechariah 1:1-21 I Corinthians 11:1-34  Hannah Wood  Christians in Indonesia

Wednesday 7/6

Wednesday 7/6

Zephaniah 3:1-20 I Corinthians 8:1-13  Alyssa Gray  pastors

Zephaniah 3:1-20 I Corinthians 8:1-13  Alyssa Gray  pastors

Prayer List

Prayer List

Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Bill Neidinger; Betty Hoene, Eunice Lutes, Evelyn Otte; Orville Schnitker; Marie Beam (Sonna Wente’s mother); Peggy Meahl (sister-in-law of Sarah Rotert); Lucille Thompson; Mary Mellencamp (Karen Davis’ mother),

Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Bill Neidinger; Betty Hoene, Eunice Lutes, Evelyn Otte; Orville Schnitker; Marie Beam (Sonna Wente’s mother); Peggy Meahl (sister-in-law of Sarah Rotert); Lucille Thompson; Mary Mellencamp (Karen Davis’ mother),

Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Pastor Ed Winter; Walter Von Fange (Bertha Otte’s brother in-law); Andy Runge; Pauline Isaacs (mother of Jack Guffey)

Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Pastor Ed Winter; Walter Von Fange (Bertha Otte’s brother in-law); Andy Runge; Pauline Isaacs (mother of Jack Guffey)

Recent Hospitalizations: Jim Eglen (heart); Patty Herkamp (heart); Debbie Michaels (knee surgery—Karen

Recent Hospitalizations: Jim Eglen (heart); Patty Herkamp (heart); Debbie Michaels (knee surgery—Karen

Hoene’s sister)

Hoene’s sister)

Other Prayer Requests: Friends and Family of Mary Harris (John Harris’ grandmother); Family and friends of Tom Elkins; Family and Friends of Wilma Benter (Dorothy Simmon’s sister); Lydia Rose (birth defects—great niece of Rachel Hoevener); Louis Fleetwood (heart attack-brother-in-law of Lois Rust); Richard Lambring (cancer-father of Staci Eglen); Dorothy Fleetwood (sister of Lois Rust); Kenny Kendall (father of Laura Kendall); Patricia Roark (blood disorder – sister of Sara Otte); Jon Eglen (heart); Sandy Dombrowski (mother of Tiffiny Mansfield); Rita Wischmeier (breast cancer-aunt of Susan Kaiser); Dennis Otte (knee); Vicki East (pancreatic cancer-co-worker of Carmen Herkamp and Tammy Shelton); Danny Cole (MDS - uncle of Kendra Harris); Susan Carter (cancer - relative of Mildred Carter); Anita Wise (cancer-grandmother of Anna Claycamp); David Resendiz (cancer-friend of Karen Hoene); Nancy Elliot (health issues-sister of Karen Hoene); Linda Wischmeier; Susan Otte (cancer--Leonard Otte’s daughter); Missy Walker (epilepsy complications-niece of Karen Hoene); David Templar (cancer-brother of Amy Underwood); Stephen DeGrave (cancer-cousin of Ed DeVoe); Charlie Castillo (cancer-friend of Kathy & Benny Kleffman; Richard Frischie (bone cancer-father of Renee Arney and Erin Rieker); Carolyn Hughes (cancer-sister of Jo McGrew); Linda Witkemper (cancer-friend of Benny Kleffman); Jeannie Isaacs (physical health-cousin of Karen Hoene);

Other Prayer Requests: Friends and Family of Mary Harris (John Harris’ grandmother); Family and friends of Tom Elkins; Family and Friends of Wilma Benter (Dorothy Simmon’s sister); Lydia Rose (birth defects—great niece of Rachel Hoevener); Louis Fleetwood (heart attack-brother-in-law of Lois Rust); Richard Lambring (cancer-father of Staci Eglen); Dorothy Fleetwood (sister of Lois Rust); Kenny Kendall (father of Laura Kendall); Patricia Roark (blood disorder – sister of Sara Otte); Jon Eglen (heart); Sandy Dombrowski (mother of Tiffiny Mansfield); Rita Wischmeier (breast cancer-aunt of Susan Kaiser); Dennis Otte (knee); Vicki East (pancreatic cancer-co-worker of Carmen Herkamp and Tammy Shelton); Danny Cole (MDS - uncle of Kendra Harris); Susan Carter (cancer - relative of Mildred Carter); Anita Wise (cancer-grandmother of Anna Claycamp); David Resendiz (cancer-friend of Karen Hoene); Nancy Elliot (health issues-sister of Karen Hoene); Linda Wischmeier; Susan Otte (cancer--Leonard Otte’s daughter); Missy Walker (epilepsy complications-niece of Karen Hoene); David Templar (cancer-brother of Amy Underwood); Stephen DeGrave (cancer-cousin of Ed DeVoe); Charlie Castillo (cancer-friend of Kathy & Benny Kleffman; Richard Frischie (bone cancer-father of Renee Arney and Erin Rieker); Carolyn Hughes (cancer-sister of Jo McGrew); Linda Witkemper (cancer-friend of Benny Kleffman); Jeannie Isaacs (physical health-cousin of Karen Hoene);

Prayers for those in Military Service: Andrew Albert (grandson of Karen Hoene); Joey Ross (Beth Claycamp’s nephew); DJ Snyder (Cathy Wente’s nephew); Steven Rieker (Jerry & Pixie Otte’s Grandson); Evan Marshall, Benjamin Haymaker (son of Dee Dee & Scott Haymaker)

Prayers for those in Military Service: Andrew Albert (grandson of Karen Hoene); Joey Ross (Beth Claycamp’s nephew); DJ Snyder (Cathy Wente’s nephew); Steven Rieker (Jerry & Pixie Otte’s Grandson); Evan Marshall, Benjamin Haymaker (son of Dee Dee & Scott Haymaker)