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 and Intern Christie Beckmann Organist: Jo McGrew Deacons: Tony Herkamp; Jim Rotert Greeters: Joe & Kay Hoene (8:00) Milton & Laberta Otte (10:15) Communion Assistants: Leon Seitz (10:15) Communion Prep: Linda Seitz (10:15) Children’s Sermon: Leah Otte Lectors: Mark Hoffmeier (8:00) Laberta Otte (10:15) Acolytes: Meg Brown (8:00) Elizabeth Rust (10:15) Projectors: Erin Otte (8:00) Rachel Hildebrand (10:15) Flowers: Linda Guinn Welcome Center: Doris Rorick (8:00) Linda Seitz(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 Christie Beckmann………………….Pastoral Intern Carolyn Jones...............Director of Youth & Family Ministries and Borchers Preschool Director Michelle Wood…………...………………..Secretary Trish Tangman………………..Care Team Director Amy Pierceall and Mandy Otte………………………………Custodians Jamie Baker………………. Director of Technology
June 3, 2018 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 166 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:
Thursday 7th
Next week: Sunday 10th
Monday 11th
Tuesday 12th
Wednesday 13th
Thursday 14th
Friday 15th
Saturday 16th
Graduation Recognition 8:00 am LBW worship 9:00 am Summer Sunday School starts 9:15 am Jr. High Youth Daycamp Helper meeting 10:15 am WOV Communion 8:30 am Devotions 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club 9:30 am AED Training
June 10– 16
8:00 am WOV Communion 8:30 am Luther League at picnic grove 9:00 am Sunday School Opening in sanctuary 9:15 am Jr. High at picnic grove 10:15 am LBW Worship 11:15 am Sunday School Picnic Scoop of Faith Borchers Talent Show 1:30 pm Daycamp Set-up Call Committee Meeting 9:15 am Daycamp drop-off 9:30 am Daycamp begins 11:30 am Preschool pick-up 2:30 pm Daycamp pickup 7:00 pm Church Council 9:15 am Daycamp drop-off 9:30 am Daycamp begins 11:30 am Preschool pick-up 3:00 pm STEM Fair 4:00 pm Daycamp pick-up 9:15 am Daycamp drop-off 9:30 am Daycamp begins 11:30 am Preschool pick-up 2:30 pm Daycamp pickup 7:30 pm Family Pool Night at Brownstown Pool 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club Field Trip 9:15 am Daycamp drop-off 9:30 am Daycamp begins 11:30 am Preschool pick-up 3:00 pm Bus leaves for Seymour High 3:30 pm Bike Ride 5:00 pm Meal at Picnic Grove 9:15 am Daycamp drop-off 9:30 am Daycamp begins 11:30 am Preschool pick-up 2:30 pm Daycamp Ends ——Alstatt wedding rehearsal in Lafayette —— Alstatt wedding in Lafayette
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. GLUTEN-FREE COMMUNION WAFERS—We now have gluten-free communion wafers available. Indicate to the pastor when you come up for communion if you need these. PASTOR STEVE AND FAMILY are on vacation from June 3-9. If you need anything, contact Intern Christie or Trish Tangman.
CONGRATUALTIONS TO OUR GRADUATES: High School Graduates Chloe Bryden—Seymour High School will attend Purdue University to study biochemistry Jack Rosenberger—Columbus East High School will attend Indiana University and is undecided on major Maddy Jones—Brownstown Central High Central will attend Indiana University Southeast to study secondary education Marshall Claycamp—Seymour High School Kyle Claycamp—Seymour High School will attend Ivy Tech to study Agriculture Lydia Shuler—Seymour High School Zachary Lawles—Columbus East High School will attend Lincoln Tech for CNC Machining Cheyenne Douglass—Liberty Christian Academy will continue working
Brooke Knight—Seymour High School Daughter of Kathy Littleton Grand-daughter of Bill & Marlis Kidd College Graduates Hannah Davis Corporate Communications from Purdue University She will teach English as a Second Language in Seoul, South Korea Jessica Hoevener Business from Ivy Tech Community College Working at Jackson County Co-op Credit Union Jack Tormoehlen Aeronautical Engineering from Purdue University He is working for Sen. Joe Donnelly
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS TODAY! We will begin each week in the sanctuary for Opening until 9:15. Students will than be dismissed to the fellowship hall. Brooke Plummer will be teaching this year. We are grateful for her help!!
GREETERS—We are trying something new with greeters for both services. People can now sign up for each Sunday individually (Just like altar flowers). Sign up for just 1 Sunday, or as many as you want. The new sign-up sheet is at the Welcome Center.
JR. HIGH DAYCAMP HELPER MEETING—A mandatory meeting will be TODAY at 9:15 in the preschool. Any questions, talk to Jamie Baker.
WELCA NEEDS CHAIRMAN—WELCA is looking for a new chairman. Talk to Lou Ann Hoevener if interested.
DEVOTIONAL SERVICE will be held in the sanctuary on Thursday, June 7 at 8:30 a.m.
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP—The Antique Building at the Jackson County Fair theme this year is: Entertainment of Days Gone By. If you would like to submit a photo for the display, please let Leah Otte know. Photos MUST be 8 1/2 x 11 and a COPY. Deadline to submit photos is July 2. This can be any kind of entertainment from sports, to circus, family outings, clubs, family fun, school activities, etc. Looking forward to seeing your pictures!! Thank you! Any questions, contact Leah Otte (812) 528-3764.
JR. HIGH & HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL—This year we are offering a combined class for Jr. High and High School youth. We will begin meeting during Sunday School time on June 17. Class will take place in the high school room. Sam Browning and Carolyn Jones will be leading this class. CARD SHOWER—On June 9, Pastor John Wanamaker will celebrate his 50th Anniversary of Ordination. Pastor Wanamaker served at St. Paul from 1979-1990. His family is having a card shower for him. Please mail cards to : 875 Mowry Dr., Ashland, Ohio 44805. AED TRAINING—Susie Schnitker and Heidi Wheatley will be training folks in how to use the AED machine at St. Paul on Thursday, June 7 at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome! SENIOR DAYCAMP—On Thursday, June 14, Borchers Breakfast Club will meet in the church parking lot at 9:00 a.m. and take the bus to Columbus for breakfast at Blackerby’s Hangar 5. Afterwards, we’ll head to a park for cards and games and then have a picnic lunch at 12:00 p.m. 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 June 17. If you have questions, please talk with Pastor Steve.
COLLECTING PILL BOTTLES—We are now collecting empty pill bottles to be delivered to Matthew 25 Ministries in Cincinnati. Pill bottles will be used in developing countries. Donation container, with specific directions, is on the Welcome Center. BOOK BUZZ will meet on Monday, June 25 at 1:00 p.m. in the narthex. We will discuss Turtles All the Way Down by John Green. Everyone is welcome!! Any questions, talk to Trish Tangman or Michelle Wood. SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING—On Tuesday, June 19 at 7:00 p.m., Brady Gurganious from Lutheran Child & Family Services will be doing a interactive training in QPR. QPR which stands for “question…persuade… refer” is a method for suicide prevention. Everyone is welcome! Any questions, talk to Pastor Steve. FOOD PANTRY—Our focus for the month of June is canned fruit. Please place your donations in the wooden box in the hallway near the kitchen, or in the basket near the main entry doors. Donations will be given to Anchor House, Provisions or Turning Point.
DAYCAMP Maker Fun Factory Created by God –Built for a Purpose June 11-15
Check out the narthex for many Daycamp items. register for Daycamp volunteer to help volunteer to get items needed DAYCAMP CRAFT ITEMS NEEDED: mesh bags (like oranges & potatoes come in) Monday Ends at 2:30, No afternoon activities Tuesday Snack at church 2:30. STEM Fair in Fellowship Room ending at 4:00. Wednesday Ends at 2:30. Family Pool Night at Brownstown Pool at 7:30-9:00. A reminder… A responsible adult MUST be at the Brownstown Pool for the children for safety concerns! Thursday Snack at church 2:30. Leave by bus to go to Seymour High School for the Bike Ride. There will be a meal hosted by the Ruth Circle at Picnic Woods at 5:00. We ask that parents arrive at the picnic woods at 5:00 to eat with their child. (If raining there will be no afternoon event) Friday Ends at 2:30. No afternoon activities.
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: May 27 9:00 service — 112 Total Offerings for: May 13— $5,869.50 Spending Plan—$5,479.50 Other giving—$390.00 Total Offerings for: May 20— $8,402.18 Spending Plan—$7,448.71 Other giving—$953.47
Readings for June 10: Genesis 3:8-15 Psalm 130 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 Mark 3:20-35
Those assisting with worship June 10: Greeters: Communion Asst.:
Kay & Joe Hoene (8:00) Milton & Laberta Otte(10:15) Leah Otte (8:00)
Communion Prep:
Doris Rorick (8:00)
Acolytes:
Kaelynn Engelau (8:00) Eli Lane (10:15) Natalie Fish (8:00) Eli Wood (10:15) need volunteer Doris Rorick (8:00) Linda Seitz (10:15)
Projectors:
Lectors: Maggie Newkirk (8:00) Leon Seitz (10:15)
Flowers: Welcome Center: