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: Olga Otte Deacons: Tyler Shaw; John Harris Greeters: Danny & Lou Ann Hoevener (8:00) Kendall & Susie Alstatt (10:15) Lectors: Jodi Brown (8:00) Leon Seitz (10:15) Communion Assistant: Leah Otte (8:00) Communion Prep: Phyllis Cupp (8:00) Acolytes: Kylie Eglen (8:00) Eli Wood and Isaac Rust (10:15) Projectors: Jamie Baker (8:00) Hannah Wood (10:15) Flowers: Tammi Reinbold Welcome Center: Carol Mansfield (8:00) Linda Seitz (10:15)
St. Paul Lutheran Church
October 23, 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.
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
Sunday School classes are held each Sun-
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
head phones available for those in need of assistance with hearing. They are located on the table at the entrance of the sanctuary.
day for all ages at 9:10 a.m. Visitors are welcome to attend.
HEARING ASSISTANCE: We have
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:
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.
8:00 am 9:15 am 10:15 am 11:15 am 11:30 am 5:30 pm
LBW Communion Sunday School LBW Worship Congregation Quarterly mtg. Tweeners to Cornucopia Farm Luther League set up Haunted Room
Monday 24th
9:00 am 1:00 pm
Preschool Book Buzz
Tuesday 25th
7:00 pm
Prayer Shawl
JR. HIGH TO RASCAL’S FUN ZONE—The trip for today has been cancelled.
Wednesday 26th
9:00 am
Preschool (3/4 & 4/5 Trunk or Treat) Preschool Chapel Clothing Center Adult Bells
TWEENERS TRIP to the Cornucopia Farm is today. Bring a lunch and we will eat at the church before leaving by 12:15 p.m. We will return by 5:00 p.m. Any questions, talk to Tyler Claycamp.
9:30 am 1:30 pm 6:30 pm Thursday 27th
9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club 12:00 pm Lunch and Fall Leaves Tour
Friday 28th
9:00 am 6:00 pm
Next week: Sunday 30th
Preschool (2/3 Trunk or Treat) Trunk or Treat
October 30-November 5 Reformation Sunday 8:00 am Communion 9:00 am Sunday School Opening 9:15 am Sunday School 10:15 am Communion 11:45 am Confirmation 2:00 p.m. Set up for Supper & Bazaar 6:00 pm Kid’s Praise
Monday 31st
9:00 am 3:00 pm 1:30 pm
Preschool Community Diner Clothing Center
Wednesday 2nd
9:00 am 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm
Preschool Ukulele Ukulele Jam Adult Bells
Thursday 3rd
8:30 am 9:00 am 7:00 pm 7:30 pm
Devotions in the sanctuary Borchers Breakfast Club WINGS Ruth Circle
9:00 am 4:00 pm
Preschool Borchers Supper & Bazaar
Friday 4th
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS is studying 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus. Come join us! CONGREGATION QUARTERLY MEETING will be held today at 11:15 a.m. We will be electing new church council members and approving the 2017 Spending Plan.
LUTHER LEAGUE MEETING—The Luther League will be meeting today at 5:30 p.m. to set up the Haunted Room. Pizza will be provided. BOOK BUZZ will meet on October 24 at 1:00 p.m. in the narthex. We will be discussing The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick. Come join us! Any questions, talk to Trish Tangman or Michelle Wood. PRAYER SHAWL will meet on Tuesday, October 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the narthex. All are welcome! Any questions, talk to Connie Knoke or Michelle Wood. LUNCH AND FALL LEAVES TOUR will be happening Thursday, October 27th. Sign up at the Welcome Center to join a group of folks who'll enjoy the colorful beauty of God's creation. Those who sign up will leave for the trip when BBC ends at noon. We will be enjoying the fall landscape as we tour recommended areas in Jackson County. We will stop for lunch, compliments of St. PaulBorchers Care Team, at Gobbler Holler, around 1:00 PM. We plan to return to the church parking lot by 3:00 PM. Everyone is welcome! TRUNK OR TREAT will be Friday, October 28 at 6:00 p.m. at the church. Everyone is asked to bring treats for 100 kids. Please sign up at the Welcome Center to donate meal supplies. Schedule of Events: 6:00-6:30 Meal; 6:30-7:00 Costume Contest; 7:00-? Trunk or Treat. Luther League will be hosting the Non-Haunted and Haunted Room at the church following Trunk or
Treat. Any questions, ask Tyler Claycamp. SET-UP FOR BAZAAR will be on Sunday, October 30 at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Steve will end Confirmation class at 2:00 p.m. and Confirmation students will help set up tables. Everyone is welcome to come help!! SILENT AUCTION BASKETS—Sunday School classes are collecting items to make baskets to be sold at the silent auction during the Bazaar. Themes for this year are: Ages 2-3: Kid’s Crafts PreK-K: Baking Grades 1-3: Ice Cream Sundae Grades 4-5: Sports Grades 6-8: Garage High School: Family Night Please remember to bring items by October 23. KID’S BELLS & JOYFUL FOR JESUS will not meet on Sunday, October 30. KID’S PRAISE will practice on Sunday, October 30 at 6:00 p.m. They will sing on Sunday, November 6 at both services. Any questions, talk to Erin Engelau. COMMUNITY DINER meal will be sponsored by St. Paul Monday, October 31st! Donations of cornbread, and pumpkin bars are needed. Sign up at the Welcome Center if you'd like to help with the meal or make a donation. Volunteers are invited to serve in Halloween costumes!
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD BOXES are due on November 13. A table is set up in the narthex with more information. Something new: Tweeners will be packing boxes this year. Anyone who doesn’t want to fill a whole shoebox can bring items and place them in the gray container by the table. Money donations are also welcome. Tweeners will use these donations to purchase items needed for the shoeboxes. Any questions, please talk to Tyler Claycamp. Sunday School classes are also collecting items: 2/3 Preschool - Hygiene Items PreK & K - Toys for Girls of all ages Grades 1-3 - T-shirts, socks, hats, etc. Grades 4-5 - Toys for Boys of all ages Jr. & Sr. High - School Supplies WORSHIP HELPERS—Michelle is working on the worship helper rotation for December-May. If you wish to be removed, please let her know. Also, we are in need of the following: greeters, projector helpers, Welcome Center helpers, and communion assistants. If you are interested in doing one of the jobs, please talk to
Borchers Supper & Bazaar Notes:
MEMORY BOOK-As part of worship for All Saints Day on November 6, we will be remembering those who died in the past year. On the Welcome Center is a book for individuals to write the name of persons to be remembered. Any questions, talk with Pastor Steve.
We need people to bake turkeys (We’ve ordered 25 — need 13 people to sign up)
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE is Sunday, November 6 from 8:00-noon in the preschool room. Please sign up for your favorite time slot at the Welcome Center. Thank you for sharing the gift of life with others!
More volunteers for work day needed (At least 2 men per shift for lifting roasters)
BIRTHDAY KITS—Parents of children living in homeless shelters don’t have the resources needed to give their child even a meager birthday celebration. You can help care for these kids! The Care Team will be collecting items. You can donate your extra birthday party items like napkins, plates, and cups, etc. for use in “Birthday Kits” that will be given to a local homeless shelter. Kits will include all that’s needed for a modest birthday party! A collection box is in the narthex. A list of accepted items is on the collection box. Donations will be accepted through November 13.
Need salads, desserts, potato peelers
Turkey, stuffing supplies and potato pick-up will be on Sunday, October 30 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Set-up will be on Sunday, October 30 at 2:00 p.m. (after Confirmation Class) If you have frozen corn (from Corn Day at church) please put it in the freezer in the church kitchen by Wednesday,
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: October 16 8:00 service — 92 10:15 service — 78 Total Offerings for: October 16: $2,521.00 Spending Plan Giving — $2,271.00 Other Giving — $250.00 {The weekly amount needed to cover expenses in the 2016 Spending Plan is $6,174.00}
Readings for October 30th: Isaiah 1:10-18 Psalm 32:1-7 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 Luke 19:1-10
Lectors: Dot Goodwin (8:00) Laberta Otte (10:15)
Those assisting with worship October 30th: Communion Asst.:
Leah Otte (8:00) Kendall Alstatt (10:15) Communion Prep: Luci Angel (8:00) Alstatt family (10:15) Children’s Sermon: High School youth Acolytes: Audrey Newkirk and Melina Engelau (8:00) Tyson Lawles (10:15) Projectors: Erin Otte (8:00) Rachel Hildebrand (10:15) Flowers: Mildred Carter Welcome Center: Carol Mansfield (8:00) Linda Seitz (10:15)
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October 23, 2016
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 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:
October 23, 2016
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 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:
Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22: In the time of drought, the people pray for mercy, repenting of their sins and the sins of their ancestors. They appeal to God to remember the covenant, to show forth God’s power, and to heal their land by sending life-giving rain.
Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22: In the time of drought, the people pray for mercy, repenting of their sins and the sins of their ancestors. They appeal to God to remember the covenant, to show forth God’s power, and to heal their land by sending life-giving rain.
II Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18: The conclusion of this letter to a young minister offers a final perspective on life from one who is now facing death. Though others have let him down, Paul is sure of his faith in the Lord, who has stood by him and lent him strength.
II Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18: The conclusion of this letter to a young minister offers a final perspective on life from one who is now facing death. Though others have let him down, Paul is sure of his faith in the Lord, who has stood by him and lent him strength.
Luke 18:9-14: The coming reign of God will involve unexpected reversals of fortune with judgment rooted in mercy. Jesus tells a parable in which the one who humbles himself is exalted and the one who exalts his own righteousness is humbled.
Luke 18:9-14: The coming reign of God will involve unexpected reversals of fortune with judgment rooted in mercy. Jesus tells a parable in which the one who humbles himself is exalted and the one who exalts his own righteousness is humbled.
‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2015 Augsburg Fortress’
‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2015 Augsburg Fortress’
Questions To Ponder: 1— What is the point of the parable? 2— Which person do you identify with more—the Pharisee or the tax collector? 3— A Pharisee and tax collector enter your temple. How does your congregation make both welcome? 4—Where and how do you “dwell with God”? 5--When have you felt far away from God? 6—How do these texts speak to you today?
Questions To Ponder: 1— What is the point of the parable? 2— Which person do you identify with more—the Pharisee or the tax collector? 3— A Pharisee and tax collector enter your temple. How does your congregation make both welcome? 4—Where and how do you “dwell with God”? 5--When have you felt far away from God? 6—How do these texts speak to you today?
Prayer: Mighty God, you are the creator of all. We give you thanks that you offer forgiveness and grace to all even though all are unworthy. Help us to embrace this wonderful gift. Amen.
Prayer: Mighty God, you are the creator of all. We give you thanks that you offer forgiveness and grace to all even though all are unworthy. Help us to embrace this wonderful gift. Amen.
Memory Verse: Luke 18:14 I tell you, this man went down to his home justified rather than the other; for all who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted. 14
NOTES:
Memory Verse: Luke 18:14 I tell you, this man went down to his home justified rather than the other; for all who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted. 14
Going Deeper in Prayer G
Sunday 10/23
Exodus 39:1-43 Revelation 12:1-17 Elijah Jackson world peace
Monday 10/24 Exodus 40:1-38 Revelation 13:1-18 Emily Zike farmers
Thursday 10/27 Leviticus 3:1-17 Revelation 16:1-21 the Sunday School of St. Paul
Wednesday 10/26
Sunday 10/23 Exodus 39:1-43 Revelation 12:1-17 Elijah Jackson world peace
Friday 10/28 Leviticus 4:1-35 Revelation 17:1-18 Amy Kleffman, Ashley McCoy missionaries
Tuesday 10/25 Leviticus 1:1-17 Revelation 14:1-20 Isaac Rust, Shane Kleffman Human Services, Inc.
Going Deeper in Prayer
Saturday 10/29 Leviticus 5:1-19 Revelation 18:1-24 Aaron Otte Christians in Laos
Monday 10/24 Exodus 40:1-38 Revelation 13:1-18 Emily Zike farmers
Thursday 10/27 Leviticus 3:1-17 Revelation 16:1-21 the Sunday School of St. Paul
Friday 10/28 Leviticus 4:1-35 Revelation 17:1-18 Amy Kleffman, Ashley McCoy missionaries
Tuesday 10/25 Leviticus 1:1-17 Revelation 14:1-20 Isaac Rust, Shane Kleffman Human Services, Inc.
Saturday 10/29 Leviticus 5:1-19 Revelation 18:1-24 Aaron Otte Christians in Laos
Wednesday 10/26 Leviticus 2:1-16 Revelation 15:1-8 Campbell Mansfield, Jonathan Eglen, Liza Lanam congregations in conflict
Leviticus 2:1-16 Revelation 15:1-8 Campbell Mansfield, Jonathan Eglen, Liza Lanam congregations in conflict
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), Dorothy Fleetwood (sister of Lois Rust)
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), Dorothy Fleetwood (sister of Lois Rust)
Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; 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; Walter Von Fange (Bertha Otte’s brother in-law); Andy Runge; Pauline Isaacs (mother of Jack Guffey)
Recent Hospitalizations:
Recent Hospitalizations:
Other Prayer Requests: Family and friends of Alex Veerkamp (friend of Tyler Claycamp); Jake Ross (accident—cousin of Tyler Claycamp); Virgil Kleffman (pacemaker); Jason White (friend of Kendra Harris); Kenny Runge (stroke); Larry Bobbs (cancer—friend of Bill Kidd); Tony Kidd (cancer—cousin of Bill Kidd); Levi Sallee (car accident—friend of Gretchen Lawles); Laura Pekar (cancer—friend of Carmen Herkamp); Tom Davidson (illness-uncle of Scoey Underwood); Lecia Clark (rheumatoid arthritis—sister of Molly Claycamp); Dennis McDonald (colon cancer-cousin of Sara Otte); Bobby Malone (cancer-friend of Bob and Dena Schafstall); Luther Piel (poor health); Lawrence Abell (cancer – Betty Moorman’s brother); Jim Eglen (heart); Patty Herkamp (heart); Lydia Rose (birth defects—great niece of Rachel Hoevener); Patricia Roark (blood disorder – sister of Sara Otte); Danny Cole (MDS - uncle of Kendra Harris); Susan Carter (cancer - relative of Mildred Carter); Susan Otte (cancer--Leonard Otte’s daughter); Missy Walker (epilepsy complications-niece of Karen Hoene); David Templar (cancer-brother of Amy Underwood); 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: Family and friends of Alex Veerkamp (friend of Tyler Claycamp); Jake Ross (accident—cousin of Tyler Claycamp); Virgil Kleffman (pacemaker); Jason White (friend of Kendra Harris); Kenny Runge (stroke); Larry Bobbs (cancer—friend of Bill Kidd); Tony Kidd (cancer—cousin of Bill Kidd); Levi Sallee (car accident—friend of Gretchen Lawles); Laura Pekar (cancer—friend of Carmen Herkamp); Tom Davidson (illness-uncle of Scoey Underwood); Lecia Clark (rheumatoid arthritis—sister of Molly Claycamp); Dennis McDonald (colon cancer-cousin of Sara Otte); Bobby Malone (cancer-friend of Bob and Dena Schafstall); Luther Piel (poor health); Lawrence Abell (cancer – Betty Moorman’s brother); Jim Eglen (heart); Patty Herkamp (heart); Lydia Rose (birth defects—great niece of Rachel Hoevener); Patricia Roark (blood disorder – sister of Sara Otte); Danny Cole (MDS - uncle of Kendra Harris); Susan Carter (cancer - relative of Mildred Carter); Susan Otte (cancer--Leonard Otte’s daughter); Missy Walker (epilepsy complications-niece of Karen Hoene); David Templar (cancer-brother of Amy Underwood); 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); Zachary 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); Zachary Rieker (Jerry & Pixie Otte’s Grandson); Evan Marshall, 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.)
(Names will be on the prayer list for 4 weeks, if you want the request extended, you may re-submit your request.)
