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: Olga Otte Deacons: Tony Herkamp; Jim Rotert Greeters: Joe & Kay Hoene (8:00) Milton & Laberta Otte (10:15) Communion Assistants: Leah Otte (8:00) Communion Prep: Doris Rorick (8:00) Lectors: Maggie Newkirk (8:00) Leon Seitz (10:15) Acolytes: Kaelynn Engelau (8:00) Eli Lane (10:15) Projectors: Natalie Fish (8:00) Eli Wood (10:15) Flowers: Ruth Ann Newkirk 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 10, 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:

Saturday 16th

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

Next week:

June 17—23

Monday 11th

Tuesday 12th

Wednesday 13th

Thursday 14th

Friday 15th

Sunday 17th

Tuesday 19th Thursday 21st

Daycamp kids sing Newsletter deadline Gerkensmeyer deadline 8:00 am LBW Worship 9:00 am Sunday School 9:15 am Jr. High/High School Sunday School class 10:15 am LBW Worship 7:00 pm Youth Board meeting 7:00 pm Suicide Prevention Event 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club

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. CALL COMMITTEE—The Call Committee will meet TODAY at 1:30 p.m. DAYCAMP SET-UP will begin TODAY around 1:30 p.m. 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. The group will return to the church parking lot before 2:00 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. SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL—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. 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.

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE is on Sunday, June 17. Please give info. to Michelle or leave in the church office. 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. RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE—Our next blood drive will be on Sunday, July 1 from 8:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Walk-ins are always welcome, but if you’d rather reserve a favorite time slot, please sign up at the Welcome Center. 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. WELCA NEEDS CHAIRMAN—WELCA is looking for a new chairman. Talk to Lou Ann Hoevener if interested. 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. 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.

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. CAROLYN VACATION—Carolyn is on vacation from June 23-July 1

DAYCAMP Maker Fun Factory Created by God –Built for a Purpose June 11-15

Needed:

 meals for counselors  newsletter assistant  tractor driver  strawberries (on donation board)

Schedule:

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: June 3 8:00 service — 122 10:15 service — 84 Total Offerings for: May 27— $ Spending Plan—$3,041.00 Other giving—$465.00 Total Offerings for: June 3— $ Spending Plan—$4,177.00 Other giving—$1,455.19

Readings for June 17: Ezekiel 17:22-24 Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 14-17 Mark 4:26-34

Those assisting with worship June 17: Greeters: Communion Asst.:

Kay & Joe Hoene (8:00) need volunteer (10:15) Leon Seitz (10:15)

Communion Prep:

Judy Wonning (10:15)

Acolytes:

Hannah Baker (8:00) Saige Plummer (10:15) Kayla Baker (8:00) Charlotte Rust (10:15) need volunteer Doris Rorick (8:00) Linda Seitz (10:15)

Projectors:

Lectors: Doris Rorick (8:00) Lois Bryden (10:15)

Flowers: Welcome Center: