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: Tyson Marshall; John Harris Greeters: Paul & Ruth Ann Newkirk (8:00) Bill & Judy Wonning (10:15) Lectors: Jamie Baker (8:00) Terri DeVoe (10:15) Communion Assistant: Tammi Reinbold (8:00) Communion Prep: Mandy Otte (8:00) Acolytes: Carly Kaiser (8:00) Eli Lane (10:15) Projectors: Kaelen Eglen (8:00) Eli Wood (10:15) Flowers: WELCA Welcome Center: Shirley Lewis (8:00) Laberta Otte (10:15)

St. Paul Lutheran Church

January 8, 2017 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 165 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:

Monday 9th

Treasurer books & Annual reports due 8:00 am WOV communion 9:15 am Sunday School 9:15 am Mission Trip meeting 9:15 am Ruth Circle meeting 10:15 am LBW worship 4:00 pm God Squad 4:00 pm Jr. High to Laser Tag 6:00 pm God Squad meal 6:30 pm Luther League take down decorations & Bible Study 7:00 pm LifeKeys 9:00 am 1:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

Preschool Blanket Making Church Council Dartball at Dudleytown

Tuesday 10th

10:30 am LifeKeys 7:00 pm Prayer Shawl

Wednesday 11th

9:00 am 9:00 am

Preschool Blanket Making

Thursday 12th

9:00 am

Borchers Breakfast Club

Friday 13th

9:00 am

Preschool

Next week: Sunday 15th

January 15-January 21 Newsletter deadline Kid’s Praise sings 8:00 am LBW Worship 9:15 am Sunday School 9:15 am Intern Discussion 10:15 am LBW Communion 5:00 pm Kid’s Bells 1 5:30 pm Kid’s Bells 2 6:00 pm Joyful for Jesus 6:00 pm Coffee and Coloring 7:00 pm LifeKeys

Monday 16th

No Preschool 1:00 pm Blanket Making 8:00 pm Dartball—Bye

Tuesday 17th

10:30 am LifeKeys

Wednesday 18th

9:00 am 9:00 am 6:00 pm

Preschool Blanket Making Ukulele

Thursday 19th

9:00 am

Borchers Breakfast Club

Friday 20th

9:00 am 6:00 pm

Preschool Game Night & Pitch-in

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. GROUP TREASURERS — Treasurers’ books and annual reports are due TODAY. OFFERING ENVELOPES are available in the narthex. MISSION TRIP MEETING—There is a mandatory Mission Trip meeting TODAY at 9:15 a.m. We will meet in the sanctuary. A $100 deposit per person is due at this time. Any questions, talk to Carolyn. RUTH CIRCLE will meet TODAY at 9:15 a.m. for a brief meeting to discuss Game Night. JR. HIGH LASER TAG—Jr. High will be going to play laser tag TODAY at 4:00 p.m. Sign up today in the church office. Each child needs to bring $6.00. We will return to church by 6:00 p.m. for the meal with God Squad group. GOD SQUAD is TODAY from 4:00-6:30 p.m.! This is for children in Kindergarten-Grade 5. Please sign up at the Welcome Center if you plan on attending, or would like to volunteer. Any questions, talk to Tyler Claycamp. KID’S PRAISE will practice during God Squad TODAY. We will sing at both services on January 15. Any question, talk to Erin Engelau. LUTHER LEAGUE—Luther League will be taking down the Christmas decorations TODAY at 6:30 p.m. Afterwards we will have a Bible study. LIFEKEYS CLASS—Pastor Steve will begin a new class TONIGHT to look at “what is my part in God’s plan”. Life Keys is more than a spiritual gifts inventory. Classes will meet on Sunday evenings at 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. BLANKET MAKING — Blankets for Lutheran World Relief will be made from January through March on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. and Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. We can always use more help! The next time we will meet is at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 4. There are some blankets to be knotted by the Mission Outreach closet. Also there are blankets to be sewn in the Adult Sunday School room. Any questions, talk to Wanda Engelau or Olga Otte.

PRAYER SHAWL will meet on Tuesday, January 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the narthex. Come join us! Any questions, talk to Connie Knoke or Michelle Wood. HOT SOUP IN A COLD MONTH—Again this winter, homemade soups will be available for seniors to take home on Thursday mornings in January (and February if enough volunteers sign up!) Please sign-up for a specific week, and choose the type of soup you’d like to make, at the Welcome Center. Please let Trish know if someone you know would appreciate a pint of homemade soup. Please bring your jar back each week so it can be refilled! NEWSLETTER DEADLINE is next Sunday, January 15. Please give info. to Michelle, or put in the secretary mailbox in the church office. INTERN DISCUSSION—We will hold a discussion during Sunday School time on Sunday, January 15 about the possibility of having an intern/vicar beginning the summer of 2017. Our possible intern would be Christie Beckman. She is geographically restricted to this area. She was our 2016 seminary scholarship recipient. The discussion will be held in the Adult Sunday School room. Any questions, talk to Pastor Steve. COFFEE & COLORING will be on Sunday, January 15 from 6:00-8:00 PM. Come relax for a couple of hours and enjoy some fellowship! Folks will meet in the Fellowship Room to share coffee and a homemade dessert while making beautiful colored pictures. All supplies are furnished, but you are welcome to bring your own! If you have questions please contact Trish Tangman or call the church office. CANCER FUNDRAISER—Hannah Wood is a queen candidate for the Phi Beta Psi Sorority Cancer Dance. Candidates raise money for cancer research by having people vote. A penny equals 1 vote. There is a can on the Welcome Center if you would like to make a donation. Donations will be collected through the end of January. All proceeds go to cancer research. Thanks for your help! GAME NIGHT & PITCH-IN sponsored by Ruth Circle on Friday, January 20 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Bring your favorite game(s) and a dish to share. Drinks and table service will be provided. BOOK BUZZ FOR JANUARY—We will meet on Monday, January 23 at 1:00 p.m. in the narthex. The book we will discuss is A Man Called OVE by

Fredrik Backman. Come join us! RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE is Sunday, January 29 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! ATTENTION BREAKFAST CLUB : In order to keep it warmer in the Fellowship Room during BBC, we are attempting to limit use of the doors opening directly into the Fellowship Room. Please use one of the other entrances. Assistance is available if you’d like help getting into the building or parking your vehicle. CONGREGATIONAL ANNUAL MEETING will be on Sunday, January 29 at 11:15 a.m. COMMUNITY DINER meal will be sponsored by St. Paul on Monday, January 30. Sign up at the Welcome Center if you'd like to help with the meal, volunteer or make a donation. ! HAVE YOU LOST A COAT? There are a couple of coats hanging up close to the church office. ALTAR FLOWERS FOR 2017 — The new Altar Flower Schedule is on the Welcome Center. FOOD PANTRY—Our focus for the month of January is soup. 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, and Turning Point.

WEATHER CANCELLATIONS Church services will be held no matter what the weather since Pastor Steve lives right next to the church. Please make your own decision if you want to venture out in inclement weather. WE WANT EVERYONE TO BE SAFE! Borchers Breakfast Club will be cancelled if Seymour Community Schools are closed due to bad weather.

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: Dec. 31: 33 January 1: 85 Total Offerings for: Dec. 31 — $8,151.00 January 1—$2,162.75 {The weekly amount needed to cover expenses in the 2017 Spending Plan is $6,207.00}

Readings for January 15: Isaiah 49:1-7 Psalm 40:1-11 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 John 1:29-42 Lector: Lois Bryden (8:00) Leon Seitz (10:15)

Those assisting with worship January 15: Communion Asst.:

Bill Wonning (10:15)

Communion Prep:

Gretchen Lawles (10:15)

Acolytes:

Melina Engelau (8:00) Isaac Rust (10:15)

Projectors:

Jamie Baker (8:00) Hannah Wood (10:15)

Flowers:

Need volunteer

Welcome Center:

Shirley Lewis (8:00) Laberta Otte (10:15)

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January 8, 2017

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:

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Going Deeper

January 8, 2017

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:

Isaiah 42:1-9: God’s servant Israel is endowed with the Spirit in order to bring justice to the nations. The servant will not exercise authority boisterously or with violence, not will weariness ever prevent the fulfilling of the servant’s task. God’s old promises have been fulfilled; the new assignment of the servant is to bring light to the nations.

Isaiah 42:1-9: God’s servant Israel is endowed with the Spirit in order to bring justice to the nations. The servant will not exercise authority boisterously or with violence, not will weariness ever prevent the fulfilling of the servant’s task. God’s old promises have been fulfilled; the new assignment of the servant is to bring light to the nations.

Acts 10:34-43: Peter crosses the sharp religious boundary separating Jews from Gentiles and proclaims the good news of God’s inclusive forgiveness in Jesus’ name to Cornelius, a Roman centurion. As a result of Peter’s preaching, Cornelius and his family become the first Gentiles to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.

Acts 10:34-43: Peter crosses the sharp religious boundary separating Jews from Gentiles and proclaims the good news of God’s inclusive forgiveness in Jesus’ name to Cornelius, a Roman centurion. As a result of Peter’s preaching, Cornelius and his family become the first Gentiles to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.

Matthew 3:13-17: Before Jesus begins his ministry, he is baptized by John, touched by the Spirit, and identified publicly as God’s child.

Matthew 3:13-17: Before Jesus begins his ministry, he is baptized by John, touched by the Spirit, and identified publicly as God’s child.

‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2016 Augsburg Fortress’

‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2016 Augsburg Fortress’

Questions To Ponder: 1— Why is Jesus baptized? 2—What does baptism mean to you? 3—What might God be calling you to say and do, not to earn salvation, but to ‘fulfill righteousness’? 4—How do these texts speak to you today?

Questions To Ponder: 1— Why is Jesus baptized? 2—What does baptism mean to you? 3—What might God be calling you to say and do, not to earn salvation, but to ‘fulfill righteousness’? 4—How do these texts speak to you today?

Prayer: Almighty, eternal God, when the Spirit descended upon Jesus at his baptism in the Jordan, you revealed him as your own beloved Son. Keep us your children born of water and the Spirit, faithful to our calling. Amen.

Prayer: Almighty, eternal God, when the Spirit descended upon Jesus at his baptism in the Jordan, you revealed him as your own beloved Son. Keep us your children born of water and the Spirit, faithful to our calling. Amen.

Memory Verse: Matthew 3:17 And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.’

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Memory Verse: Matthew 3:17 And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.’

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Sunday 1/8

Deuteronomy 12:1-32 Luke 20:1-47  Conner Douglass  world peace

Monday 1/9 Deuteronomy 13:1-18 Luke 21:1-38  Milton Otte, Kendra Harris  the youth ministry of the congregation

Thursday 1/12 Deuteronomy 16:1-22 Luke 23:1-56  nursing home employees

Friday 1/13 Deuteronomy 17:1-20 Luke 24:1-35  Amy Rosenberger, Allen Morrison  Lutheran World Relief

Tuesday 1/10 Deuteronomy 14:1-29 Luke 22:1-38  Camden McCory  spiritual growth

Wednesday 1/11

Saturday 1/14 Deuteronomy 18:1-22 Luke 24:36-53  Cam Mansfield, Skye Hendrix  Christians in Laos

Going Deeper in Prayer Sunday 1/8 Deuteronomy 12:1-32 Luke 20:1-47  Conner Douglass  world peace

Monday 1/9 Deuteronomy 13:1-18 Luke 21:1-38  Milton Otte, Kendra Harris  the youth ministry of the congregation

Thursday 1/12 Deuteronomy 16:1-22 Luke 23:1-56  nursing home employees

Friday 1/13 Deuteronomy 17:1-20 Luke 24:1-35  Amy Rosenberger, Allen Morrison  Lutheran World Relief

Tuesday 1/10 Deuteronomy 14:1-29 Luke 22:1-38  Camden McCory  spiritual growth

Saturday 1/14 Deuteronomy 18:1-22 Luke 24:36-53  Cam Mansfield, Skye Hendrix  Christians in Laos

Wednesday 1/11 Deuteronomy 15:1-23 Luke 22:39-71  for people who suffer from chronic pain

Deuteronomy 15:1-23 Luke 22:39-71  for people who suffer from chronic pain

Prayer List

Prayer List

Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Bill Neidinger; Betty Hoene, Eunice Lutes, Evelyn Otte; 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; 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); Doris & Rick Shoemaker (sister and brother-in-law of Howard Wente)

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); Doris & Rick Shoemaker (sister and brother-in-law of Howard Wente)

Recent Hospitalizations: Phil Hoene (heart cath); Jean Floyd (eye surgery); Paige Koop (infection); Pixie Otte (pneumonia)

Recent Hospitalizations: Phil Hoene (heart cath); Jean Floyd (eye surgery); Paige Koop (infection); Pixie Otte (pneumonia)

Other Prayer Requests: Selma Mellenbruch (surgery); Floyd Browning (back); Paul Hoene (heart surgery); Tim Hoene (bypass surgery); Charlie Castillo (cancer-friend of Benny Kleffman); Jason White (friend of Kendra Harris); Larry Babbs (cancer—friend of Bill Kidd); Tony Kidd (cancer—cousin of Bill Kidd); Levi Sallee (car accident—friend of Gretchen Lawles); Laura Pekar (cancer—relative of Carmen Herkamp); 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); 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: Selma Mellenbruch (surgery); Floyd Browning (back); Paul Hoene (heart surgery); Tim Hoene (bypass surgery); Charlie Castillo (cancer-friend of Benny Kleffman); Jason White (friend of Kendra Harris); Larry Babbs (cancer—friend of Bill Kidd); Tony Kidd (cancer—cousin of Bill Kidd); Levi Sallee (car accident—friend of Gretchen Lawles); Laura Pekar (cancer—relative of Carmen Herkamp); 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); 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); Andrew Yerrell (Roger Douglass’ grandson)

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); Andrew Yerrell (Roger Douglass’ grandson)

(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.)