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: Milton & Laberta Otte Communion Assistant: Ruth Ann Newkirk Communion Prep: Mandy Otte Lectors: Mandy Otte

Acolyte: Oliver Lanam Projectors: Eli Wood Flowers: Linda Guinn Welcome Center: Michelle Wood

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

May 27, 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:

9:00 am ONE WORSHIP SERVICE No Sunday School

Monday 28th

OFFICE CLOSED

Thursday 31st

9:00 am

Next week:

June 3– 9

Sunday 3rd

Thursday 7th

Borchers Breakfast Club

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 9:00 am

Devotions Borchers Breakfast Club

Pastor Steve and family will be on vacation June 3-9 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. MISSING SOMETHING?—A vest and coat are hanging up near the church office. OFFICE CLOSED—The church office will be closed tomorrow for Memorial Day. MEALS NEEDED—If you would be able to provide a meal for Mandy, Chris, & Erin Otte after Mandy's upcoming surgery, please sign up at the Welcome Center.

GRADUATION RECOGNITION will be on Sunday, June 3. If you know of a person that is graduating this year from high school or college and would like for them to be recognized, please contact the church office.

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL will begin on Sunday, June 3 at 9:00 a.m. 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!! JR. HIGH DAYCAMP HELPER MEETING—A mandatory meeting will be held on Sunday, June 3 at 9:15 in the preschool. You MUST be signed up before June 3 if you want to be a helper!! Any questions, talk to Jamie Baker.

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. 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. PICNIC GROVE LAWN MOWING—We are in need of volunteers to mow the picnic grove lawn from May thru October. Please sign up at the Welcome Center.

TRAVELING LUTHERANS AND FRIENDS will be traveling to Vincennes, Indiana on Tuesday, June 19. Plans are to visit historical sites and the Red Skelton museum there. Please call ASAP but no later than June 4 to Barbara Shoemaker at 812 -358-3198. Travel arrangements and cost will be determined by the number of people going. We will need at least 25 to get a bus. 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.

 SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC   SCOOP OF FAITH   BORCHERS TALENT SHOW 

SUNDAY, JUNE 10 SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC will be held on Sunday, June 10 beginning at 11:15 a.m. Join us for a delicious freewill donation meal served by the Luther League/ELCA National Youth Gathering groups. Enjoy carnival games after eating. ENTERTAINERS WANTED! Perform in this year's Talent Show during the Sunday School Picnic!

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)

YOUTH HELPERS You MUST be registered by June 3 in order to help. There will be a mandatory meeting on Sunday, June 3 at 9:15 a.m. to go over expectations for youth helpers and jobs will be assigned. Any questions, ask Carolyn.

All talents and ages are welcome! Perform alone or with a group. This is a great time to show off talents students have worked on this year or for 4H'ers to practice tor their Creative Dramatics program. Acts will begin after picnic games and ice cream tasting. Sign up at the Welcome Center or see Jamie Baker with any questions.

ICE CREAM MAKERS WANTED! Scoop of Faith, our homemade ice cream competition hosted by WINGS, will be held on Sunday, June 10. We would love to have you enter!! Taste as many flavors as you wish and then vote—50 cents per vote—for your favorite. Prizes are given for child and adult divisions. Order of events: Lunch Games Scoop of Faith tasting begins Talent Show Announce Scoop of Faith winners

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 20 8:00 service — 129 10:15 service — 93 NO FINANCIAL REPORTS THIS WEEK {The weekly amount needed to cover expenses in the 2018 Spending Plan is $6,370.00}

Readings for June 3: Deuteronomy 5:12-15 Psalm 81:1-10 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 Mark 2:23-3:6

Those assisting with worship June 3: Greeters: Communion Asst.:

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

Communion Prep:

Linda Seitz (10:15)

Acolytes:

Meg Brown (8:00) Elizabeth Rust (10:15) Erin Otte (8:00) Rachel Hildebrand (10:15) need volunteer Doris Rorick (8:00) Linda Seitz (10:15)

Projectors:

Lectors: Mark Hoffmeier (8:00) Laberta Otte (10:15)

Flowers: Welcome Center:

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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:

Going Deeper

May 27, 2018

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 6:1-8: This reading narrates Isaiah’s vision of the Lord surrounded by angels. They sing “Holy, holy, holy,” a song the church sings at the beginning of the great thanksgiving. This liturgical text invites the church and all creation to sing in praise of God’s glory. That glory is God’s mercy toward sinners.

Isaiah 6:1-8: This reading narrates Isaiah’s vision of the Lord surrounded by angels. They sing “Holy, holy, holy,” a song the church sings at the beginning of the great thanksgiving. This liturgical text invites the church and all creation to sing in praise of God’s glory. That glory is God’s mercy toward sinners.

Romans 8:12-17: In describing the new life of faith, Paul refers to all three persons of the Trinity: the Spirit leads us to recognize that we are children of God the Father and sisters and brothers with Christ the Son.

Romans 8:12-17: In describing the new life of faith, Paul refers to all three persons of the Trinity: the Spirit leads us to recognize that we are children of God the Father and sisters and brothers with Christ the Son.

John 3:1-17: Jesus’ miracles prompt Nicodemus to visit him in secrecy. Jesus tells him about being born of the Spirit and about the Son who has been sent by God to save.

John 3:1-17: Jesus’ miracles prompt Nicodemus to visit him in secrecy. Jesus tells him about being born of the Spirit and about the Son who has been sent by God to save.

‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2017 Augsburg Fortress’

‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2017 Augsburg Fortress’

Questions To Ponder: 1— Isaiah believes his unworthiness is also communal. How might his purification affect the community? 2— How should we put to death bodily deeds while upholding the honor of being an heir of God? 3— Luther said John 3:16 is the gospel in miniature. What could you add to complete its message? 4—What do you think it means to be ‘born again’ or ‘born from above’? 4—How do these texts speak to you today?

Questions To Ponder: 1— Isaiah believes his unworthiness is also communal. How might his purification affect the community? 2— How should we put to death bodily deeds while upholding the honor of being an heir of God? 3— Luther said John 3:16 is the gospel in miniature. What could you add to complete its message? 4—What do you think it means to be ‘born again’ or ‘born from above’? 4—How do these texts speak to you today?

Prayer: God of heaven and earth, before the foundation of the universe and the beginning of time you are the triune God: Author of creation, eternal Word of salvation, life-giving Spirit of wisdom. Guide us to all truth by your Spirit, that we may proclaim Christ and rejoice in the glory he shares with us. Amen.

Prayer: God of heaven and earth, before the foundation of the universe and the beginning of time you are the triune God: Author of creation, eternal Word of salvation, life-giving Spirit of wisdom. Guide us to all truth by your Spirit, that we may proclaim Christ and rejoice in the glory he shares with us. Amen.

Memory Verse: John 3:3 Jesus answered him, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.”

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Memory Verse: John 3:3 Jesus answered him, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.”

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Sunday 5/27

Ecclesiastes 5:1-20 Mark 10:1-52  Leslie Wente, Teresa Brown, Jeremy Kleffman  World Peace

Monday 5/28 Ecclesiastes 6:1-12 Mark 11:1-33  Selma Mellenbruch, Heidi Kleffman  people affected by school shootings

Tuesday 5/29 Ecclesiastes 7:1-29 Mark 12:1-44  Patty Herkamp, Annie Engelau  people struggling with addictions

Wednesday 5/30 Ecclesiastes 8:1-17 Mark 13:1-37  Pat Otte, Brad Gorbett  CASAs

Thursday 5/31 Ecclesiastes 9:1-18 Mark 14:1-72  Human Services

Friday 6/1 Ecclesiastes 10:1-20 Mark 15:1-47  Karen Wiesehan, Dan Davis, Carrie Shepman, Emma Franke  Indiana-Kentucky Synod Assembly

Saturday 6/2 Ecclesiastes 11:1-10 Mark 16:1-20  Susie Alstatt, Kylie Eglen  Christians in Sudan

Prayer List

Going Deeper in Prayer Sunday 5/27 Ecclesiastes 5:1-20 Mark 10:1-52  Leslie Wente, Teresa Brown, Jeremy Kleffman  World Peace

Monday 5/28 Ecclesiastes 6:1-12 Mark 11:1-33  Selma Mellenbruch, Heidi Kleffman  people affected by school shootings

Tuesday 5/29 Ecclesiastes 7:1-29 Mark 12:1-44  Patty Herkamp, Annie Engelau  people struggling with addictions

Wednesday 5/30 Ecclesiastes 8:1-17 Mark 13:1-37  Pat Otte, Brad Gorbett  CASAs

Thursday 5/31 Ecclesiastes 9:1-18 Mark 14:1-72  Human Services

Friday 6/1 Ecclesiastes 10:1-20 Mark 15:1-47  Karen Wiesehan, Dan Davis, Carrie Shepman, Emma Franke  Indiana-Kentucky Synod Assembly

Saturday 6/2 Ecclesiastes 11:1-10 Mark 16:1-20  Susie Alstatt, Kylie Eglen  Christians in Sudan

Prayer List

Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Bill Neidinger; Eunice Lutes, Evelyn Otte; Peggy Meahl (sister-in-law of Sarah Rotert); Dorothy Fleetwood (sister of Lois Rust), Betty Melloncamp (Sarah Rotert’s sister); Patty Herkamp; Doris Kleffman, Selma Mellenbruch

Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Bill Neidinger; Eunice Lutes, Evelyn Otte; Peggy Meahl (sister-in-law of Sarah Rotert); Dorothy Fleetwood (sister of Lois Rust), Betty Melloncamp (Sarah Rotert’s sister); Patty Herkamp; Doris Kleffman, Selma Mellenbruch

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); Rick Shoemaker (brother-in-law of Howard Wente); Glenn Johnson

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); Rick Shoemaker (brother-in-law of Howard Wente); Glenn Johnson

Recent Hospitalizations: Gretchen Bode (blood clots); Leaianna Easley (Shonna Wikel’s daughter); Mandy Otte (breast cancer)

Recent Hospitalizations: Gretchen Bode (blood clots); Leaianna Easley (Shonna Wikel’s daughter); Mandy Otte (breast cancer)

Other Prayer Requests: Family and Friends of Jean Floyd (mother of Jeannie Hoene); Red Angel (heart); Delbert Rust (surgery); Kitturah Weddle; Tyson Marshall; Dave Rust; Carolyn Wintergerst (brain bleed—friend of Amy Underwood); Roosevelt Easley (heart—relative of Carmen Herkamp); Shonna Wikel & family (transitions); Jan Otte (cancer); Ruth Pottschmidt (Grandmother of Carolyn Jones); Steven Felmy (cancer—friend of Ed & Terri DeVoe); Carolyn Ross (Beth Claycamp’s mother); Joe Ross (Parkinson’s-father of Beth Claycamp); Kermit Schnitker (cancer—cousin of Donald Schnitker); Bryce Tormoehlen (leukemia—friend of Carolyn Jones); Barbara Davis (cancer—mother of Susie Alstatt); Tater Weidner (cancer—cousin of Ed DeVoe); Tom Wikel Jr. (cancer—Carmen Herkamp’s son-in-law); Justin Brewer (cancer-friend of Carolyn Jones); Marcia Monroe Rust (cancer); Nita Shelton (mother of Max Shelton); Christie Blair (cancer—cousin of Brent Jones); Larry Lewis (multiple myeloma); Kenny Ryan (kidney issues-uncle of Jenny Engelau); Shirley Anderson (daughter of Carmen Herkamp); Debbie Burgess Grant (cancer-friend of Judy Wonning); George Burge (prostate cancer-friend of Kendra Harris); Kinley Tormoehlen (cancer—friend of Carolyn Jones); Cheryle Underwood (cancer-mother of Scoey Underwood); Roy Caskey (cancer—Allen Morrison’s grandfather); Paul Johnson (cancer—Leslie Wente’s fiancé); Ted Hooker (cancer—step-brother of Carmen Herkamp); Cathy Goble (kidney surgery-step-sister of Karen Hoene); Floyd Browning (back); Charlie Castillo (cancer-friend of Benny Kleffman); Bobby Malone (cancer-friend of Bob and Dena Schafstall); Luther Piel (poor health); Lawrence Abell (cancer – Betty Moorman’s brother); 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); Jeannie Isaacs (physical health-cousin of Karen Hoene);

Other Prayer Requests: Family and Friends of Jean Floyd (mother of Jeannie Hoene); Red Angel (heart); Delbert Rust (surgery); Kitturah Weddle; Tyson Marshall; Dave Rust; Carolyn Wintergerst (brain bleed—friend of Amy Underwood); Roosevelt Easley (heart—relative of Carmen Herkamp); Shonna Wikel & family (transitions); Jan Otte (cancer); Ruth Pottschmidt (Grandmother of Carolyn Jones); Steven Felmy (cancer—friend of Ed & Terri DeVoe); Carolyn Ross (Beth Claycamp’s mother); Joe Ross (Parkinson’s-father of Beth Claycamp); Kermit Schnitker (cancer— cousin of Donald Schnitker); Bryce Tormoehlen (leukemia—friend of Carolyn Jones); Barbara Davis (cancer—mother of Susie Alstatt); Tater Weidner (cancer—cousin of Ed DeVoe); Tom Wikel Jr. (cancer—Carmen Herkamp’s son-inlaw); Justin Brewer (cancer-friend of Carolyn Jones); Marcia Monroe Rust (cancer); Nita Shelton (mother of Max Shelton); Christie Blair (cancer—cousin of Brent Jones); Larry Lewis (multiple myeloma); Kenny Ryan (kidney issuesuncle of Jenny Engelau); Shirley Anderson (daughter of Carmen Herkamp); Debbie Burgess Grant (cancer-friend of Judy Wonning); George Burge (prostate cancer-friend of Kendra Harris); Kinley Tormoehlen (cancer—friend of Carolyn Jones); Cheryle Underwood (cancer-mother of Scoey Underwood); Roy Caskey (cancer—Allen Morrison’s grandfather); Paul Johnson (cancer—Leslie Wente’s fiancé); Ted Hooker (cancer—step-brother of Carmen Herkamp); Cathy Goble (kidney surgery-step-sister of Karen Hoene); Floyd Browning (back); Charlie Castillo (cancer-friend of Benny Kleffman); Bobby Malone (cancer-friend of Bob and Dena Schafstall); Luther Piel (poor health); Lawrence Abell (cancer – Betty Moorman’s brother); 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); Jeannie Isaacs (physical health-cousin of Karen Hoene);

Prayers for those in Military Service: Cam Mansfield (son of George & Tiffiny Mansfield); Erik Hoene (grandson of Paul Hoene); Kyle Albert (grandson of Karen Hoene); DJ Snyder (Cathy Wente’s nephew); Zachary Rieker (Jerry & Pixie Otte’s Grandson); Andrew Yerrell (Roger Douglass’ grandson)

Prayers for those in Military Service: Cam Mansfield (son of George & Tiffiny Mansfield); Erik Hoene (grandson of Paul Hoene); Kyle Albert (grandson of Karen Hoene); DJ Snyder (Cathy Wente’s nephew); Zachary Rieker (Jerry & Pixie Otte’s Grandson); Andrew Yerrell (Roger Douglass’ grandson)