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ST. PAUL’S UCC NEWSLETTER
FEBRUARY 2017
103 South Second Street
Marthasville, MO 63357
(636) 433-2482
office@stpaulsuccmo.org
www.stpaulsuccmo.org
A Loving Church, Making a Difference in the World
Letter from the Pastor
As we approach February, love starts to be in the air. Valentine’s Day is coming up, and I
know many of us start to think about what we can do to show how much we care. There’s a sense of
affection in the air. While this is good, it seems that love is something that is lacking in the world.
We’ve just come through one of the most divisive elections in our country, and it seems that those in
power want to divide us more than unite us. (I’m talking on both sides of the aisle).
The irony in this is that the past few weeks of January, we’ve had a call to unity throughout
our scripture readings. Jesus, Paul, Isaiah, all beseech us to unify and live with one another in love—
to unify and realize that even different opinions aren’t enough to stop us from caring for one another.
It seems that as we look around the opposite is being told to us—that we must stand our ground
firmly, and only accept people if they come to our opinions—compromise shouldn’t happen, but
rather we should try to force our ideas onto those that disagree. I’m not sure why, but it seems like
the predominant mindset is that only one side is right, and it’s completely right, and the other side is
wrong, and it must be unequivocally wrong. Which, if we really sit down and think this through,
does us a disservice.
It’s through our differences that the church is able to accomplish much. If we were all the
same, then we’d never be able to get things done. Through diversity we see different gifts (which is
good because Heaven help us if I was the church treasurer!). There is a lot that the world and God
have to offer us, but it’s only if we can go into it with an open mind. Rather than trying to figure out
how to maintain divisions among ourselves, we should be trying to figure out how to break walls
down. I’ve seen in multiple churches the thought of “We want the church to grow” butting right up
against “There are only certain types of people we want to let in”. It simply doesn’t work with that
mindset.
So, let’s try and change our focus. Rather than strive for division, let’s see what happens
when we work towards unity. Let’s see what love can do in place of hate. Let’s follow the will of
God rather than the will of society. In a time when it seems like the world is more divided than ever,
how awesome is it that we are called to be the ones to end those divisions—that God trusts us
enough to welcome everyone into the Christian family.
See you in the pews,
Pastor Jeff
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February Extra Step – One Great Hour of Sharing
The One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) special mission offering
of the United Church of Christ involves you in disaster, refugee/
immigration, and development ministries throughout the world.
CONTENTS
Adult Choir .......................................................... 5 Letter from the Pastor .......................................... 1 Adult Social Connection....................................... 3 Meals on Wheels ................................................. 8 Altar Flowers ....................................................... 4 Nursery ............................................................. 3,5 Birthdays, Anniversaries ...................................... 7 Poinsettias ........................................................... 3 Blood Drive .......................................................... 5 Prayer List ........................................................... 8 Calendar of Events .............................................. 9 Quilters ................................................................ 3 Christian Education ............................................ 5 Sausage & Sauerkraut Dinner ............................. 6 Christmas Ornaments .......................................... 7 Services of Worship ............................................. 5 Church Membership ............................................ 4 Staff/Council Members ........................................ 2 Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast .............................. 6 Sunday Morning Fellowship ................................. 3 Extra Step ............................................................ 2 Worship Leaders ................................................. 5
Helping Hands Ministry ........................................ 3 Youth Fellowship ................................................. 8 Homebound Church Members ............................. 8 Inclement Weather .............................................. 4
St. Paul’s UCC Staff Pastor Jeff Mueller ........................................................................................................................................... Pastor Susan Miesner (susan@stpaulsuccmo.org) ............................................................................................. Secretary Sally Rohe ..................................................................................................................................................... Organist Sally & Tony Rohe ................................................................................................................................... Custodians Alan Scholz ............................................................................................................. Volunteer Grounds Attendant Debbie Garbs ................................................................................................................... Volunteer Choir Director ...................................................................................................................... Volunteer Youth Fellowship Director Amy Lange, Cathie Schoppenhorst, John Ekstrom, Brenda Daniels, Isaiah DeVore ....................................................................... Volunteer Projection Technicians Robbin DeVore ......................................................................................................... Volunteer Newsletter Editor
Church Council Wade Swartz ............................................................................................................................................... President Nick Lange ............................................................................ Vice President/Buildings & Grounds Committee Kay Buhr ................................................................................................................................... Recording Secretary Gene Ahmann .................................................................................... Financial Secretary/Historical Committee Rachel Richardson ......................................................................................................................................Treasurer Harvey Cramer ....................................................................................................................... Missions Committee Terri Ogle .............................................................................................................. Christian Education Committee Brenda Daniels ........................................................................................................ Membership Care Committee Bob Barron ............................................................................................................... Pastoral Relations Committee
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Quilters meet on Mondays. You need not be a member of
St. Paul’s UCC to stitch with us.
So, invite your quilting friends to
stitch at St. Paul’s!
ALL ARE WELCOME! Contact Audrey Meyer at 433-2210
with questions or inquiries.
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Nursery Attendant is needed for the
1st Sunday of
each month. Contact
Pat Shacklette
or Terri Ogle to help.
Sunday Morning Fellowship
We need volunteers to assist with coffee, lemonade, and donuts.
Sign-up sheet is in the lobby.
Thank you in advance
for your participation.
Adult Social Connection
Friday, February 10, 2017 6:30pm—the fellowship hall
“Valentine’s dinner” Drinks and entrées of Lasagna and Ground Beef Alfredo will be provided.
Attendees are asked to bring a salad or dessert to share. Please use the sign-up sheet in the lobby by Tuesday, February 7th, indicating which side dish
you will bring so we can plan accordingly.
You need not be a couple to attend—Everyone is welcome!!
Thanks to all who sponsored poinsettias
to decorate the sanctuary during the
Christmas season :
In memory of her parents, Ralph & Marge Pruitt,
by Ann Jenkins
In memory of Norman Sida, by Bo & Karen Sida
In memory of Harold & Lorena Lange and Robert
& GloriaMae Hartman, by Nick & Kendall Lange
In memory of Rueben & Violet Smith and Bertha
Rainwater, by Nick & Kendall Lange
In memory of Walter & Lydia Mittler, by Maurice
& Mary Mittler
Otto, Susie, Elise & Wesley Thierbach
In memory of James & Vera Freese, by family
In memory of Don Garbs, who died 20 years ago,
and Agnes Ridder, by Debbie Garbs & family
In memory of Delvin Hasenjaeger, by
Lulu Hasenjaeger & family HELPING HANDS MINISTRY The Missions Committee
is looking for someone to lead
this ministry. See Harvey Cramer
with questions or inquiries.
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Altar flowers:
January 1: with thanksgiving for a good year, by Jeanette & Henry Stegner.
January 8: to the glory of God, by the congregation. January 15: to the glory of God, by the congregation.
January 22: in memory of Cornelius Berg, whose birthday was today. *Extra arrangement in memory of Don Garbs, whose birthday was Jan. 21st, by Debbie Garbs. January 29: in celebration of her family members whose birthdays fall in Jan., Feb., and March, by Phyllis Sontag.
NOTE: Consider sponsoring the altar flowers in honor or in memory of a loved one, a special
date, or just because…Sign-up sheets for altar flowers are in the lobby. The flowers are yours to take with you after the service of worship.
CHURCH MEMBERSHIP
**Anyone who is interested in joining St. Paul’s UCC should contact Pastor Jeff
or the church office.**
***NOTICE*** Cancelling Worship / Church Activities
due to inclement weather:
In the event that worship or other events must be cancelled, postponed, or the start time be delayed due to inclement weather, communication of such will be relayed
through postings on the following TV Stations:
Channel 2, Channel 4, Channel 5, Channel 11, Channel 30
A decision as to whether church services will be cancelled will be made by 8am on any given Sunday.
**Also be advised that you should always use good judgment before taking unnecessary risks under any inclement weather conditions.**
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Services of Worship
9:30am
Pastor Jeff Mueller, Resident Pastor
February 5th 12th 19th 26th
Ushers
Wade Swartz (lead) Patty Thornton Phyllis Sontag Jim Buescher Rhonda Juntti
Harvey Cramer (lead) Ken Painter Maurice Mittler Karla Aholt Ann Jenkins
Gene Ahmann (lead) Russell Kersten Marigene Kersten John Presser Nancy Presser
Brenda Daniels (lead) Tony Rohe Curt Rohe Jacob DeVore Diane Freese
Acolytes Elise Thierbach Addie Engelage Tristan Zeh Isaiah DeVore
Readers Marge Jones Karla Aholt Curt Rohe Jacob DeVore
Greeters Rhonda Juntti Marge Jones
Ken Painter Maurice Mittler
Russell Kersten John & Nancy Presser
Tony Rohe Curt Rohe
Nursery NEED VOLUNTEER Pat Shacklette Stacie Chapman Brenda Roloff
Fellowship Kay Buhr Maggie B. & Karen S. NEED VOLUNTEER ____________
Worship
Attendance:
1-1-2017-----64
1-8-2017-----74
1-15-2017-----cancelled
(inclement weather)
1-22-2017-----74
1-29-2017-----
The Adult Choir Come join us in song! The choir will sing on
Sunday, February 19th. Practice will be on
Thursday, February 16th.
ALL ARE WELCOME!! Contact Debbie Garbs or Sally Rohe with
questions or inquiries.
There will be no Sunday School classes on
Sunday, February 26th due to the Sausage Dinner.
Many thanks to the Women’s Guild for providing food and drinks
to blood donors at the January blood drive, to those assisting in setting up and cleaning up before and after the drive, and to all who are
working the event. Thanks also to those who are donating blood!
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St. Paul’s UCC’s Annual Whole Hog Pork Sausage & Sauerkraut Dinner Sunday, February 26, 2017
11am—5pm Our annual Sausage Dinner will be held in the Fellowship Hall. Pork sausage, ribs and
bones will be sold in the hall, and Country Store and Quilt Raffle will be held in the
lobby. Come one, come all. Spread the word. Invite your family and friends to this
wonderfully delicious dinner with homemade desserts of pie and cake!!
Sign-up sheets are posted in the lobby for members to choose the shift(s) they prefer
to work the day of the dinner. Donations of homemade pies and cakes are requested, as
well as homemade and handmade items for the country store.
Also, don’t miss your chance on getting your tickets for the quilt
raffle. Raffle tickets are in the lobby to purchase and sell.
Help is also needed on Friday, February 24th
beginning at 12:00 noon to cut meat off the bones,
set up, and prep for the dinner.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Chamber of Commerce
Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 7am Sponsored by St. Paul’s UCC—held in the Fellowship Hall
Guest speaker: Chaplain (Col.) Gary D. Gilmore Chaplain Gilmore has been a National Guard Chaplain in Missouri since 1987. He has served as the
Chaplain for the 35th DISCOM, the 735th MSB, the 20th Aviation Brigade and the Joint Forces Headquarters-Missouri. He returned from deployment to Baghdad, Iraq in May of 2008, and is
currently the Senior Chaplain for the Missouri National Guard in Jefferson City. Prior to full-time military service, he was a pastor at First Baptist Church of Mt. Vernon, MO for 16 years.
A free-will offering is requested. Offerings help support the Washington Overseas Medical and Dental Mission—Honduras.
Thank you for your support.
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FEBRUARY WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES OF BAPTISM
1st: Kirk Engelage 6th: Murrill & Bev Wohler—1965 11th: Teagan Zeh Devin Bilyeu 7th: Paul & Diane Freese 12th: Taylor Steffens 2nd: Grover Hilgedick 8th: Edgar & LaVerda Theirbach—1959 29th: Wesley Thierbach 5th: Ben Zeh 12th: Henry & Jeannette Stegner—1950 Savannah Longsdon 19th: Russell & Marigene Kersten 7th: Linda Hasenjaeger Helene Krampe Evan Witte Jennifer Zeh 10th: Randy Roloff Colsie Lange 11th: Bryce Mayer 15th: Robert Dohrer 16th: Jon Zeh 18th: Don Sida 19th: Wilma Zeh 20th: John Presser 21st: Herbert Roloff 22nd: Darrell Hasenjaeger Henry Stegner Carl Krampe Marge Jones 25th: Donald Lange Cheryl Swartz 27th: Dolores Cramer
The 1st in the series of
picture frame ornaments
(2014) is $7.50 each.
The 2nd in the series of
picture frame ornaments
(2015) is $8.00 each.
The 3rd in the series of
picture frame ornaments
(2016) is $7.00 each.
**To purchase any of these ornaments,
contact Robbin DeVore or a council member. **
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PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER The family of Ellie Lutz, who passed away 1/16/17; the family of Melvin Gratza (brother of Bonnie Borgmann), who passed away 1/7/17; the family of Ellie Burris (sister of Alan Scholz), who passed away 1/7/17; Robbin DeVore—gout and painful health issues; Mark Jones—cancer is in remission, but fighting other health issues; Tim Harster (Audrey Meyer’s son-in-law)—recovering from leg surgery; Eric Moritz (cousin to the Rohes)—very ill with cancer; Michelle Mueller (friend of Cindy Buescher)—severe heart issues, her newborn baby in ICU; one-year-old grandson of Joyce Marek (friend of Debbie Garbs)—massive brain tumor; Cal & Betty Tameler (Brenda Roloff’s parents)—health issues; Leonard Lutz—health issues; Vance Ross (Karen Sida’s brother)—health issues; Eldon & Sue Green—health issues; Angela Gray—health issues; Gail DeVore Morris—health issues.
Those Battling Cancer: Eric Moritz, Scott Auby, Melanie Jenkins, Darryl Bockting, Donnie Kopmann, Jim Grafrath, Ron Palitzsch, Leonard Lutz, Dale Krampe, Tim Palitzsch, Gene Bollinger.
Those serving in the Military: Devon Martin, Caleb & Sarah Murphy, & others seeking to faithfully serve God & Country!
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Please remember those who are not always able to worship with us at St.
Paul’s UCC. Remember them in prayer, with a visit, card, or a phone call:
Sue Green Rev. Dale & Helene Krampe Vera Mittler The Arbors at Victorian Manor Homestead at Hickory View NHC Healthcare Please send all correspondence to: 1481 Marbach Dr., Apt. 225 35 Sugar Maple Ln. 105 Rottman Drive Washington, MO 63090 St. Charles, MO 63303 Marthasville, MO 63357 314-974-3784
Vada Hinnah Norma Sutter The Arbors at South Pointe (address unknown) 5129 Old Hwy. 100, Room 10 Washington, MO 63090
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—Meals on Wheels— If anyone needs or knows of anyone who needs home-delivered meals from the Warren County Senior Center, please contact the center at 636-456-3379. Volunteers are also needed to deliver meals. ________________________________________________________________________________
St. Paul’s UCC is looking for a
Youth Fellowship Director, or a number of individuals who would fill this position in a tag-team manner. If you are interested, please
contact a council member.
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St. Paul’s UCC Church Calendar—February 2017
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2pm Women’s Guild
2 3 4
5 Bring A Meal Sunday 9:30am Worship Holy Communion 10am AM Fellowship 10:30am Sunday School
6 10-4:30pm Quilters 7pm Church Council
7 8
9 10
6:30pm Adult Social Connection
11
12 9:30am Worship 10:30am AM Fellowship 10:30am Sunday School
13 10-4:30pm Quilters
14
7pm-8pm-Food Pantry @CBC
15 16 7pm Adult Choir Practice
17 18 11am-Noon Food Pantry @ CBC
19 9:30am Worship 10:30am AM Fellowship 10:30am Sunday School
20 10-4:30pm Quilters
21 22 23
24
12 Noon Set-up for Sausage Dinner
25
26 9:30am Worship
11am-5pm Sausage Dinner & Country Store
27 10-4:30pm Quilters
28 7am Chamber of Commerce Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast
“May the Lord direct your hearts into
God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.” (II Thessalonians 3:5 NIV)
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