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: Merrell & Sara Otte Lector: Dot Goodwin Children’s Sermon: Carolyn Jones

Acolytes: Eliana Baker Projectors: Doris Rorick Flowers: Jodi Brown Welcome Center: Tammi Reinbold & 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 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

May 1, 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.

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:

Joyful for Jesus sings 9:00 am Confirmation service Monday 2nd 9:00 am Preschool Tuesday 3rd 6:00 pm Walking Bible Study Wednesday 4th 9:00 am Preschool 6:00 pm Kids’s Bells/Praise party at Picnic Grove 6:30 pm Adult Bells 7:00 pm Ukulele Group Thursday 5th 8:30 am Devotions in sanctuary 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club 6:00 pm Walking Bible Study 7:00 pm WINGS 7:30 pm Ruth Circle Friday 6th 9:00 am Preschool Field Trip to kidscommons 6:30 pm Ballroom Dancing lessons Next week: May 8-May 14 Sunday 8th Mother’s Day Adult Bells play 8:00 am WOV Communion 9:10 am Sunday School 9:15 am Daycamp Counselor mtg. 10:15 am LBW Worship Monday 9th 9:00 am Preschool 7:00 pm Church Council Tuesday 10th United Way Day of Caring 6:00 pm Walking Bible Study Wednesday 11th 9:00 am Preschool (Last Day) 10:45 am Preschool Picnic 4:00 pm TREATS 7:00 pm Preschool Graduation Thursday 12th 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club 9:00 am United Way Community Conversation 6:00 pm Walking Bible Study Friday 13th 8-10:00 am Pie & Coffee at Townhouse Café McIntire Wedding Rehearsal Saturday 14th McIntire Wedding

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. CONGRATULATIONS to our confirmands this year: Jaden Lynn Begley, Trenton Alan Brigdon, Lyra Nicole Claycamp, Max Alan Claycamp, Sarah Rose Davis, Kennedy Lauren Engelau, Rachel Renee Hildebrand, Thomas Nathaniel Hoffmeier, Maggie Elisabeth Newkirk, Erin Nicole Otte, Luke Jacob Plummer and Jacob Donald Rotert. GET MOVING THIS SPRING!! Walkers are getting some fresh air and exercise during Walking Bible Study on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. Join the group for an informal, walking discussion using the Going Deeper portion on the previous Sunday's Welcome insert. Each evening we'll divide into groups of two or three based on individual walking speeds. Get moving and feel great! KIDS’ BELLS/KIDS’ PRAISE end-of-the year party will be Wednesday, May 4 at 6:00 p.m. at the Picnic Grove. DEVOTION SERVICE will be Thursday, May 5 at 8:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. WINGS will meet on May 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Jenny Engelau is the hostess. RUTH CIRCLE will meet on May 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Linda Rust. A Bible study leader is needed. BALLROOM DANCING LESSONS—Our last class is on Friday, May 6 beginning at 6:30 p.m. ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS—Beginning May 8, the Adult Sunday School class will begin a study on angels. This will last 3-4 weeks. We will be looking at: what are angels, what are the purposes of angels, the scriptural references of angels, and the different types of angels. There will also be time for questions and to explore particular issues that people raise. All are welcome to this learning opportunity! WE'RE IN NEED OF SAND, WOOD MULCH, TREATED LUMBER, QUIKCRETE, and LANDSCAPING ROCKS—If you know of a good source for any of these materials, or if you are interested

in donating materials for any of the Day of Caring service projects on May 10th, please see Pastor Steve or Trish Tangman for details. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO DONATE & SERVE LUNCH to a group of volunteers who will be doing service projects in our Picnic Grove and at Borchers Chapel on Tuesday, May 10th. United Way is sending volunteers to supply the labor for several projects on St. Paul's campus during the organization's annual Day of Caring. Our part in this great program is to donate the needed materials for each project and feed the workers a light lunch at noon. If you'd like to help show these volunteers how much we appreciate their efforts, please sign up at the Welcome Center! Cash donations are welcome! TREATS will be on May 11 at 4:00 p.m. Our meal will be taco bar, bananas and dessert. Our meal will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the picnic grove. BORCHERS PRESCHOOL GRADUATION will be on Wednesday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m. FREE PIE DAY for seniors at Townhouse Café on Friday, May 13 from 8:00-10:00 a.m. Sign up at the Welcome Center. Rides available. NEWSLETTER DEADLINE will be on Sunday, May 15. Please give information to Michelle or put in the office secretary mailbox. NEXT RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE is Sunday, May 22 from 8:00-noon in the preschool room. Walk-ins are welcome. Please sign up for your favorite time slot at the Welcome Center. Thank you for sharing the gift of life with others! PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION forms for the 2016-2017 school year are available on the Welcome Center. DAYCAMP enrollment forms are available at the Welcome Center. DAYCAMP HELP NEEDED — There is a list at the Welcome Center of items and volunteers needed for Daycamp. Please sign-up if you can help. PRESCHOOL DAYCAMP HELPERS—Volunteers are needed to help with preschoolers during Daycamp. Preschool Daycamp is from 9:3011:30 a.m. every day, but helpers can sign up for any days that fit their schedule. Adults, Jr. high, and teens are welcome to help. Please sign-up at

the Welcome Center. Any questions, talk to Jamie Baker. LUTHERAN HILLS READING CAMP— Reading camp is a great and positive experience for struggling or reluctant readers. Campers spend their mornings rotating through fun reading stations, their afternoons and evenings with camp activities such as hiking, swimming, crafts, and games. Registration forms can be found at the welcome center. There are also applications for reading camp cadet teachers who will be entering their junior or senior year of high school. An excellent experience for any young person. Contact Susie Alstatt if you have any questions 5240947. SYNOD ASSEMBLY DELEGATES NEEDED— Synod Assembly will meet June 9-11, 2016 in South Bend, IN. This year we will be electing a new bishop. We are in need of 3 delegates: at least 1 female and 1 male. If you are interested, please talk to Pastor Steve.

PICNIC GROVE LAWN MOWING—Volunteers are needed April through October to mow the picnic grove. Please sign up at the Welcome Center. COLUMBARIUM FUND—If you are interested in supporting a Columbarium, you may give money toward it by marking on the check or offering envelope “Columbarium”. If you have any questions, please talk with Pastor, Delores Douglass, or Carol Mansfield. SHARE YOUR MUSICAL TALENTS—At the Welcome Center is a sign-up sheet for those wanting to share their musical talents in worship. This can be vocal or instrumental. Any questions, please talk to Olga Otte. GRADUATION RECOGNITION will be on Sunday, June 5 at both services. This includes high school and college students. Please give name of student, degree earned, and school attended to Michelle.

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: April 24th 8:00 service — 128  10:15 service — 72 Total Offerings for: April 24th: $8062.34 Spending Plan Giving — $6104.34

Other Giving — $1958.00

{The weekly amount needed to cover expenses in the 2016 Spending Plan is $6,174.00}

Readings for May 8th: Acts 16:16-34 Psalm 97 Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 John 17:20-26 Lectors: Susan Holle (8:00) Kailee Hildebrand (10:15)

Those assisting with worship May 8th: Communion Asst:

Merrell Otte

Altar Care:

Ruth Ann Newkirk

Acolytes:

Annie Engelau (8:00) Tyson Lawles (10:15)

Projectors:

Erin Otte (8:00) Rachel Hildebrand (10:15)

Flowers:

Lois Bryden

Welcome Center:

Tammi Reinbold (8:00) Michelle Wood (10:15)

Going Deeper

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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 1, 2016

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:

Acts 16:9-15: A vision compels Paul to move his ministry into Greece. There he meets Lydia, an important person in the business community, whose heart has been opened by God to receive the gospel. Her conversion and baptism provide the impetus for the founding of the church at Philippi.

Acts 16:9-15: A vision compels Paul to move his ministry into Greece. There he meets Lydia, an important person in the business community, whose heart has been opened by God to receive the gospel. Her conversion and baptism provide the impetus for the founding of the church at Philippi.

Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5: John’s vision of a new Jerusalem coming out of heaven provides continuity with God’s past actions. Yet in this new city, God’s presence replaces the temple, and the glory of God and the Lam supplant sun and moon.

Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5: John’s vision of a new Jerusalem coming out of heaven provides continuity with God’s past actions. Yet in this new city, God’s presence replaces the temple, and the glory of God and the Lam supplant sun and moon.

John 14:23-29: As Jesus talks of returning to the Father, he promises to send the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, who will teach Jesus’ followers and remind them of all that Jesus taught. Even more, those in whom God makes a home will experience a peace that overcomes fear.

John 14:23-29: As Jesus talks of returning to the Father, he promises to send the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, who will teach Jesus’ followers and remind them of all that Jesus taught. Even more, those in whom God makes a home will experience a peace that overcomes fear.

‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2015 Augsburg Fortress’

‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2015 Augsburg Fortress’

Questions To Ponder: 1— What does it mean to keep Jesus’ word? 2— What does it mean that the Father will make our home with them? 3— What does the word Advocate mean? Why is this significant? 4— How do you experience God’s peace in your life? 5— How does this text from John connect to confirmation? 6—How do texts speak to these you today?

Questions To Ponder: 1— What does it mean to keep Jesus’ word? 2— What does it mean that the Father will make our home with them? 3— What does the word Advocate mean? Why is this significant? 4— How do you experience God’s peace in your life? 5— How does this text from John connect to confirmation? 6—How do texts speak to these you today?

Prayer: Mighty Lord, we give you thanks for your Word. Help us to abide in you and keep your Word. Send your Spirit to teach us and grant to us your peace. Amen.

Prayer: Mighty Lord, we give you thanks for your Word. Help us to abide in you and keep your Word. Send your Spirit to teach us and grant to us your peace. Amen.

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Memory Verse: John 14:26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you.

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NOTES:

Memory Verse: John 14:26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you.

Going Deeper in Prayer Sunday 5/1

Sunday 5/1 Ezekiel 41:1-26 John 7:1-52  Meg Brown  world peace

Monday 5/2 Ezekiel 42:1-20 John 8:1-59  Josh Lanam  people struggling with infertility

Tuesday 5/3 Ezekiel 43:1-27 John 9:1-41  Wayne Taulman, Shirley Runge  people affected by natural diasters

Wednesday 5/4

Going Deeper in Prayer

Thursday 5/5 Ezekiel 45:1-25 John 11:1-57  Sophia Engelau  the stewardship of St. Paul

Friday 5/6 Ezekiel 46:1-24 John 12:1-50  Wilma Claycamp, Carly Kaiser  farmers

Saturday 5/7 Ezekiel 47:1-23 John 13:1-38  Christians in Vietnam

Ezekiel 41:1-26 John 7:1-52  Meg Brown  world peace

Thursday 5/5 Ezekiel 45:1-25 John 11:1-57  Sophia Engelau  the stewardship of St. Paul

Monday 5/2 Ezekiel 42:1-20 John 8:1-59  Josh Lanam  people struggling with infertility

Tuesday 5/3 Ezekiel 43:1-27 John 9:1-41  Wayne Taulman, Shirley Runge  people affected by natural diasters

Friday 5/6 Ezekiel 46:1-24 John 12:1-50  Wilma Claycamp, Carly Kaiser  farmers

Saturday 5/7 Ezekiel 47:1-23 John 13:1-38  Christians in Vietnam

Wednesday 5/4 Ezekiel 44:1-31 John 10:1-42  Maude Kleffman, Paul Otte  people to be good stewards of the envirnoment

Ezekiel 44:1-31 John 10:1-42  Maude Kleffman, Paul Otte  people to be good stewards of the envirnoment

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)

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)

Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Pastor Ed Winter; Walter Von Fange (Bertha Otte’s brother in-law); Andy Runge

Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Pastor Ed Winter; Walter Von Fange (Bertha Otte’s brother in-law); Andy Runge

Recent Hospitalizations: Brent Jones (foot surgery—husband of Carolyn Jones); Louis Fleetwood (heart attackbrother-in-law of Lois Rust); Teresa Brown (surgery)

Recent Hospitalizations: Brent Jones (foot surgery—husband of Carolyn Jones); Louis Fleetwood (heart attackbrother-in-law of Lois Rust); Teresa Brown (surgery)

Other Prayer Requests: Bob Schafstall (shoulder); Kenny Kendall (father of Laura Kendall); Patricia Roark (blood disorder – sister of Sara Otte); Jon Eglen (heart); Sandy Dombrowski (mother of Tiffiny Mansfield); Patty Herkamp (heart); Rita Wischmeier (breast cancer-aunt of Susan Kaiser); Ronnie Herkamp (prostate cancer); Dennis Otte (knee); Doris Conrad ; Glenn Runge (heart-Kenny Runge’s brother); Barb Schroer (neck surgery— Florence Otte’s sister-in-law); Vicki East (pancreatic cancer-co-worker of Carmen Herkamp and Tammy Shelton); Florence Otte; Danny Cole (MDS - uncle of Kendra Harris); Susan Carter (cancer - relative of Mildred Carter); Anita Wise (cancer-grandmother of Anna Claycamp); David Resendiz (cancer-friend of Karen Hoene); Nancy Elliot (neck surgery-sister of Karen Hoene); Allen Bidwell (car accident-co-worker of Beth Claycamp); Tom Elkins (cancer); Bob Karlin (cancer-Via de Cristo friend); JoAnn & Charlie Chasteen (health issues-sister and brother-in-law of Bob Schafstall); Linda Wischmeier; Susan Otte (cancer--Leonard Otte’s daughter); Missy Walker (epilepsy complications-niece of Karen Hoene); Red Angel (colon cancer); David Templar (cancerbrother of Amy Underwood); Brandon Canada (car accident-cousin of Bill Kidd); Stephen DeGrave (cancercousin of Ed DeVoe); Charlie Castillo (cancer-friend of Kathy & Benny Kleffman; 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); Amy Siefker (cancer reoccurrence - niece of Karen Hoene)

Other Prayer Requests: Bob Schafstall (shoulder); Kenny Kendall (father of Laura Kendall); Patricia Roark (blood disorder – sister of Sara Otte); Jon Eglen (heart); Sandy Dombrowski (mother of Tiffiny Mansfield); Patty Herkamp (heart); Rita Wischmeier (breast cancer-aunt of Susan Kaiser); Ronnie Herkamp (prostate cancer); Dennis Otte (knee); Doris Conrad ; Glenn Runge (heart-Kenny Runge’s brother); Barb Schroer (neck surgery— Florence Otte’s sister-in-law); Vicki East (pancreatic cancer-co-worker of Carmen Herkamp and Tammy Shelton); Florence Otte; Danny Cole (MDS - uncle of Kendra Harris); Susan Carter (cancer - relative of Mildred Carter); Anita Wise (cancer-grandmother of Anna Claycamp); David Resendiz (cancer-friend of Karen Hoene); Nancy Elliot (neck surgery-sister of Karen Hoene); Allen Bidwell (car accident-co-worker of Beth Claycamp); Tom Elkins (cancer); Bob Karlin (cancer-Via de Cristo friend); JoAnn & Charlie Chasteen (health issues-sister and brother-in-law of Bob Schafstall); Linda Wischmeier; Susan Otte (cancer--Leonard Otte’s daughter); Missy Walker (epilepsy complications-niece of Karen Hoene); Red Angel (colon cancer); David Templar (cancerbrother of Amy Underwood); Brandon Canada (car accident-cousin of Bill Kidd); Stephen DeGrave (cancercousin of Ed DeVoe); Charlie Castillo (cancer-friend of Kathy & Benny Kleffman; 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); Amy Siefker (cancer reoccurrence - niece 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); Steven 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); Steven Rieker (Jerry & Pixie Otte’s Grandson); Evan Marshall, Benjamin Haymaker (son of Dee Dee & Scott Haymaker)