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1 SAINT PAUL'S VOICE October & November 2018 Volume 1, Number 5 In This Issue: Church News Page 2 Prayer List Page 3 Youth Houston Trip Page 4 Youth Service Day Page 6 VBS Page 7 Thank You Page 8 Church Calendar Pages 9-10 Celebrations Page 11 Volunteer duties Page 12 Newsletter submissions are due January, March, May, July, September, and November 15th. Please send submissions to [email protected]. “From the Pastor” I am writing about things that are not surprising and many of you will recognize, but I need to write this now or it won’t make it into the newsletter, and it is what I have been thinking about for the last two weeks. We are on a ship with perhaps 4,000 other people, most of who are here on “vacation”; the rest are those making the trip possible. We are headed south on the North Sea. It is partly cloudy with the wind blowing about 45 knots. I keep hoping that we will be able to see the White Cliffs of Dover when we pass but probably not. I do know that this sailor would want no parts of sailing in the wind (45 knots or so) with choppy seas. But that is not what I set out to write about. I set out to write about the people whose lives have touched me in some way in the past two weeks mostly not the people giving instructions or moving us along, and not the cabin steward who says, “Good morning, Raymond!” (I keep telling myself that I will stop him one of these times and say, “its Carl”, but I suspect that he would take it wrong. This is about people who I met for however brief a time. There was a couple from Michigan who apparently met at work because they both worked IT for a big insurance group. Then there was the couple who worked IT for a company in Boston… the nurse who got tired of nursing and went back to school in middle age to work in, you guessed it, Information Technology. Begins to sound like a theme doesn’t it? But then there was the doctor from Columbia, South America who lives and works in Miami… the retired trial lawyer from Buffalo… t he retired couple from Michigan… the Chinese Americans who moved to California from New Jersey to be near their children and are adjusting very slowly and uncertainly. Then there was a retired couple from Michigan with endless health issues but looked healthy enough to just keep doing it… and the couple from England just outside London who has been on cruises all over the world. The common issue over and over again upon finding out about me was religion… the lapsed Lutherans who had been surprised by the Lutheran Churches in Scandinavia… the Roman Catholics who wanted to know about Lutherans and talk about the troubles in the Roman Catholic communion. Every couple or individual has had something different to share. There were two incidents that I will never forget. We were more or less lost… not lost but uncomfortable in London on our first day. We had interacted with countless people to find different modes of transportation and finally took a subway which would require several transfers onto the busses when we got closer to Heathrow Int’l Airport and our hotel. There were two Sikhs from South Asia who were residents of England who aided our journey. The first was a bus driver who took time with us to suggest a route that would get us where we needed to go but understanding his accent caused me to misinterpret the transfer point. (con’t)

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SAINT PAUL'S VOICE October & November 2018

Volume 1, Number 5

In This Issue:

Church News

Page 2

Prayer List

Page 3

Youth Houston Trip

Page 4

Youth Service Day

Page 6

VBS

Page 7

Thank You

Page 8

Church Calendar

Pages 9-10

Celebrations

Page 11

Volunteer duties

Page 12

Newsletter submissions are

due January, March, May,

July, September, and

November 15th.

Please send submissions to

[email protected].

“From the Pastor” I am writing about things that are not surprising and many of you will recognize, but I need to

write this now or it won’t make it into the newsletter, and it is what I have been thinking about

for the last two weeks. We are on a ship with perhaps 4,000 other people, most of who are

here on “vacation”; the rest are those making the trip possible. We are headed south on the

North Sea. It is partly cloudy with the wind blowing about 45 knots. I keep hoping that we

will be able to see the White Cliffs of Dover when we pass – but probably not. I do know that

this sailor would want no parts of sailing in the wind (45 knots or so) with choppy seas. But

that is not what I set out to write about.

I set out to write about the people whose lives have touched me in some way in the past two

weeks – mostly not the people giving instructions or moving us along, and not the cabin

steward who says, “Good morning, Raymond!” (I keep telling myself that I will stop him one

of these times and say, “its Carl”, but I suspect that he would take it wrong. This is about

people who I met for however brief a time. There was a couple from Michigan who apparently

met at work because they both worked IT for a big insurance group. Then there was the

couple who worked IT for a company in Boston… the nurse who got tired of nursing and went

back to school in middle age to work in, you guessed it, Information Technology. Begins to

sound like a theme doesn’t it? But then there was the doctor from Columbia, South America

who lives and works in Miami… the retired trial lawyer from Buffalo… the retired couple

from Michigan… the Chinese Americans who moved to California from New Jersey to be

near their children and are adjusting very slowly and uncertainly. Then there was a retired

couple from Michigan with endless health issues but looked healthy enough to just keep doing

it… and the couple from England just outside London who has been on cruises all over the

world. The common issue over and over again upon finding out about me was religion… the

lapsed Lutherans who had been surprised by the Lutheran Churches in Scandinavia… the

Roman Catholics who wanted to know about Lutherans and talk about the troubles in the

Roman Catholic communion. Every couple or individual has had something different to

share.

There were two incidents that I will never forget. We were more or less lost… not lost but

uncomfortable in London on our first day. We had interacted with countless people to find

different modes of transportation and finally took a subway which would require several

transfers onto the busses when we got closer to Heathrow Int’l Airport and our hotel. There

were two Sikhs from South Asia who were residents of England who aided our journey.

The first was a bus driver who took time with us to suggest a route that would get us where we

needed to go but understanding his accent caused me to misinterpret the transfer point. (con’t)

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There were countless people who helped us sort that out and another Sikh with turban and up-

curved pointed shoes right out of a Bollywood movie sat across from me on the subway and

when passenger movement caused him to move next to me finally helped make sense of the

directions. Still I had no address for the hotel and when we got on the final double decker bus

sorting out my query became the business of everyone from the driver to people seated behind

him…. And together they managed to get me and Karen off right in front of the hotel.

Finally, on one of my waterfall tours, I had climbed down to the bottom to get pictures and

then around to the top taking photos all the way. At the very top level I was confronted by a

24-inch high ledge…. There had to be another way… I was sure that I could not make the

ledge carrying the camera, but I started nonetheless and with one leg extended higher than I

would be able to make it, a hand reached out to me from above, a woman at least my age

would be the one to steady me for that final step… For me that generous hand will continue to

carry the best of a trip which was filled with the best of humanity. For it all, I will always

give thanks. We are not quite done, but I will always remember images of generosity.

From Pr Carl, on the English Channel

Those in Need of Prayer

MEMBERS: Helen Armacost, Mark Armacost, Calvin & Mary Armacost, Hazel Ashe, Ruth Bare, Maidie Brown, Vivian Chenoweth, Colton DuBois, Jamie DuBois, Bud Eichelberger, John Eichler, Carliana Folfas, Shriver Foster, Andy Geldmacher, Bob Graff, Hannah Hilgartner, Hope Hilgartner, Glenys Hunt, Matthew Jones, Carrie Moore, Matthew Moore, Sherry Moore, Neuheisel family, Shirley Stratton, Gene Zepp, and all homebound members. FAMILY & FRIENDS: Jerry Herfurth, Carol & Carroll Parker, Bernie & Chris Harman, Linda & Ron Nunan, Darlene Parlette, Jeanne Braly, Frank Minor, Sandy Duffy, Erin Kranz, Clyde Harmon, Angie Hipsley, Janet O’Meara, Brandy Bubczyk, Rocket Rathbone, Steve Austin, Rob Kaltenbacher, Kary Braun, Gloria Rutan, Jim & Barbara Peltzer, Kevin Mansfield, Art Carroll, Jack Wiley, Russell Ball, Sue Cavnor, Sonia Davis, Gary Wheeler, Nancy Rose, Morris Rill, those facing job loss, and those in broken relationships.

PRAYER: Gracious God, the strength of the weak and comfort of all who suffer, hear pleas for help for all who reach out in need. Especially I pray on behalf of those I lift up for your life-giving strength and comforting grace.

In the name of Jesus, my Lord. AMEN

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Church News

Bible Study Starting Please join us on the 1

st and

3rd

Tuesday’s at 7:00pm for

Bible Study. We will start by

having a Bible Study

Organizational Meeting on

October 2nd

at 7:00pm.

Annual Fall Dinner Meeting

The Lutheran Church Men of the

Westminster Conference Fall

Dinner Meeting, Monday, October

29th, 6:30pm, St. Luke’s (Winter’s)

Lutheran Church. Contact Leon

Fleming at 443-277-5104 by

October 22nd with your

reservation.

Last Flea Market This season’s final flea

market will be held on

October 13th

at 8:00am. Stop

by to shop and eat.

Daylight Savings Time Daylight Savings time ends

Sunday, November 4th

at 2:00am.

Don’t forget to turn your clocks

back one hour Saturday night.

Harvest Home, October 14th

We will be collecting food

and items to benefit NESAP.

Please see the bulletin board

for items needed. No need to

wait for Youth Sunday.

All Saints Sunday, November 4th

Please forward any names that you

would like added to the All Saints

List to [email protected] or

leave their name in the office for

Lori.

Combined Youth Group Event

Corn Maze at Showvaker's,

Manchester, October 20th

, 7-9 pm. If

you have any questions, please see

Sandy, Rachel, or Pastor Carl.

(rain date Oct. 27th).

Congregational Meeting

November 11th

after the

Worship service, followed

by a Soup & Sandwich

luncheon hosted by the

Youth Gathering group.

Trunk or Treat & Lunch

A Halloween party will be

held October 28th

after Sunday

School. Invite your neighbors

and friends. Come in costume

and have fun. Or decorate the

trunk of your car and hand out

treats to the kids!

Community Thanksgiving

Service

Please join us on

Wednesday, November 21st,

for a joint parish

Thanksgiving Eve service.

More details to come. Please

watch the weekly bulletin

for more information.

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Rally Day & Church Picnic

Rally day was held on September 6th as an indoor potluck due to weather.

We had a crowd that filled our basement. Wade and Leon still grilled hotdogs, just not over an open flame.

Ms. Patti presented perfect attendance pins for last year. New books of Bible lessons were presented in honor of Ms.

Patti's years of service to our Sunday School program.

Bird houses were painted to be placed on our property and at Lions Club Park next month.

Carroll Lutheran School New CLS Scholarship Program

One student in each congregation of

our Westminster Conference has the

opportunity to attend CLS for a

reduced tuition of $2,000 per year.

This represents a savings of more than $5,000 each

year! The goal of CLS is to bring high-quality

education to as many students as possible. Let Rachel

Murphy know if you are interested in this great

opportunity.

CLS Golf Tournament

On Friday, October 5, CLS

hosts their 16th

annual Swing

for Scholarships golf

tournament at Quail Valley

Golf Course (900 Teeter

Road, Littlestown, PA

17340). Registration includes a continental breakfast,

an 8:30am shotgun start, and lunch following the

tournament. Cost is $85 per player and

$340 per foursome.

Proceeds benefit the CLS scholarship fund. For more info

or to register, visit carrolllutheranschool.org.

Outreach

Adopted Family Program

Outreach has requested 3-5

families to adopt from the

Salvation Army's program

covering Carroll County. We

should be receiving the

names, numbers and needs in

the next couple weeks. We

will again be placing their Christmas Wishes on our

Wish Tree for our members to fill. Any remaining

wishes will be purchased by Outreach.

Christmas Stockings for Shepherd’s Staff

Outreach will be purchasing and filling

Christmas stockings to deliver to Shepherd's

Staff.

Local Veteran Assistance We are in the process of searching for a

local Veteran who has needs. If anyone

knows of a Vet we can lend a hand to,

please contact Suzi Lyons.

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LUTHERAN CHURCH MEN

of the

WESTMINSTER CONFERENCE, E.L.C.A.

As a pastor or key person in your congregation with email, you are receiving this

notice of the upcoming Fall Dinner Meeting of the Lutheran Church Men of the

Westminster Conference for publication in your church newsletter, bulletin, etc., to

gather reservations for our Fall dinner meeting.

The Lutheran Church Men of the Westminster Conference will hold their Fall Dinner Meeting at 6:30pm on

Monday, October 29th, 2018 at St. Luke’s (Winter’s) Lutheran Church, 701 Green Valley Road, New Windsor,

Maryland, 21776. The ladies of the church will be serving Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Dressing, Gravy, Green

Beans, Pickled Beets, Bread and Butter, Dessert, Coffee and Iced Tea. A free-will offering will be received for the

meal with at least $12.00 expected.

When you arrive, please meet in the sanctuary for Greetings and Opening Prayer prior to dinner.

These semi-annual dinners have become a wonderful opportunity for the men of the churches of our

conference to socialize and renew friendships. We look forward to welcoming a large group of men and the pastor

from your church.

An estimate of reservations is due by Monday, October 15th with an updated firm reservation count by

Monday, October 22nd

. The guest church has asked that no additional reservations be added after the cutoff date of

Monday, October 22nd

. Please identify your church with your reservations. Contact Leon Fleming at 443-277-5104 to

make your reservation.

Joint Youth Group

We are very pleased to announce that St Paul's will be one of at least three churches taking part in a new joint youth

ministry group! The other two churches are Immanuel, Manchester and Jerusalem, Bachman's Valley.

We hope to have an activity planned for each month - all are welcomed to attend, whatever works best for your

calendar. If there is a cost involved for the event, our St Paul's Youth (SPY) Fund will help to cover expenses. The

first planning meeting was recently held and we mapped out activities through April 2019. Here is what we have

planned so far:

Saturday, October 20th - Corn Maze at Showvaker's, Manchester 7-9 pm (raindate Oct. 27th)

November - NESAP - stuff holiday bags for families - date to be determined

December 14th - Parent's Night Out 6:30 - 9:30 pm, held at Jerusalem, Youth will assist with watching

younger kids while parents have a night out (or go Christmas shopping)

January 6th - Snow tubing at Liberty Mtn Resort 2-4 pm, (raindate Jan, 13th)

February - Mario's at St. Paul's and Spaghetti Dinner at Immanuel

March - An overnight event is being planned

April 22nd - Easter Monday trip to Mount Vernon

If you have any questions, please see Sandy, Rachel, or Pastor Carl.

Youth

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Soup & Sandwich Thank You

November 11th

Following the Annual Congregational Meeting

The Youth Gathering group will host a Soup & Sandwich Meal after our Annual Congregational meeting on

November 11th

as a thank you to the members of St. Paul’s for their support. Join us immediately after the

congregational meeting for yummy food and fellowship. We will have multiple soup options, grilled cheese,

chips, drinks, and dessert.

We will collect a free will offering to go to the Roof Fund for Grace Tabernacle Church

in Independence Heights, TX. Our Service Day in Houston was spent in Independence

Heights, TX. Independence Heights is a historically black community that was

incorporated in the early 1900’s in order to be serviced

with water and sewer to its residence.

Last year Hurricane Harvey brought five feet of water

throughout the community as well as wind and tree

damage. There are still residence waiting to get back into their homes, the damage was

that extensive. Even so, Independence Heights is a neighborhood on the brink of

redevelopment. Spearheaded by descendants of the original settlers, the community has

come together and developed plans that will guide the neighborhood revitalization.

During our service day work, a local pastor,

Ken Hogan, came to visit and personally thank

us for what our work meant to him. We asked Pastor Hogan if we could visit

his church, so we walked the five blocks to his church.

He opened up his church to the large Gathering group, and we sat in the pews

and sang, played music, and Pastor Hogan spoke to us – it was a spiritual time

that brought many to tears. Pastor Hogan told us about how the church did not

have flood damage from Harvey but they did have wind and tree damage to

the roof – there are still tarps on the roof and very visible damage to the inside

of the church.

As an additional “Day of Service” to this very special church, we

would like to make a donation to their roof fund.

We are hoping many of our church family will help this special

church family in Texas.

Youth

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Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Collection

How to Pack a Shoebox:

1. Pick up a shoebox at church after October 7th

and return the shoebox by

November 11th

2. Decide whether you will pack a box for a girl or a boy, and the age category: 2–

4, 5–9, or 10–14.

3. Select a medium to large “wow” item such as a soccer ball with pump or stuffed

animal, then fill with other fun toys, hygiene items, and school supplies.

4. Most importantly, pray for the child who will receive your gift. You can also include a personal note and

photo.

5. Donate $9 online and receive a tracking label to Follow Your Box and discover the destination of your

shoebox gift. Or, include a $9 check in your box

More details will be with your box. New this year – NO toothpaste, candy, or liquid items

More questions? See Sandy Baber

Please see Sandy or Kelly if you have youth interested in any of these events

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Youth Sunday Message from Romper (our favorite Otter from Vacation Bible School!)

Families are an important part of the life, mission and ministry at St Paul’s. Especially the children! We welcome children and all their energy and enthusiasm! Youth are part of our church and we want them to actively participate in worship.

So, the 1st Sunday of each month is Youth Sunday! The youth have different roles throughout the service. This is a great time to invite friends and family to join you at St. Paul’s! The below schedule lists the dates and readers. Other tasks (Head Usher, Greeter, Offering ...etc) are assigned that morning. Please come to our Youth Sundays and be a part of the worship service! Although we have several different tasks for Youth Sundays, we appreciate ideas and suggestions for other possible ways to include children during the service. We

hope that being a part of the service will give them more connection with the worship experience. We want all children to feel comfortable and welcomed.

2018 – 2019 St. Paul’s Church Youth Sunday Lectors

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This Year in Sunday School

Sunday School started 9/16. We have 30 students enrolled this year.

We will be learning about Moses and the Ten Commandments.

We will also be teaching the students how the worship service flows and

their roles in youth Sunday services.

We are creating a reading area for the students.

Thank you to the church council and congregation for the Bible Story Books given in my honor. What

a special and wonderful gift! Ms. Susan is working on establishing a reading area for students where

they can enjoy these books and learn more about the Bible. I am looking forward to working on special

projects and to being a substitute teacher this year. Blessings, Ms. Patti

St Paul's Lutheran Church 2018 - 2019Sunday School Calendar

Sunday School Coordinator: Ms Susan Fleming Home phone: 410-239-1174 Email: [email protected]

Perfect Attendance: To achieve this goal you must not miss more than two Sundays. ( on calendar below)

9am Youth Sunday (arrive by 8:45 and see Ms Kelly)

10:15am Sunday School Classes

Oct 14 10:15am Sunday School Classes

Oct 21 10:15am Fellowship Sunday / Crafts (Ms Kelly)

Oct 28 10:15amSunday School Group Activity

and Halloween Party (Ms Laura)

9am Youth Sunday (arrive by 8:45 and see Ms Laura)

10:15am Sunday School Classes

Nov 11 10:15amSunday School Group Activity (during Congregation meeting)

Christmas Play parts distributed

Nov 18 10:15am Fellowship Sunday / Christmas Play Practice

Nov 25 10:15am Christmas Play Practice

Youth Sundays: The 1st Sunday of the month where the youth participate during the 9am service.

See the 'Message from Romper' for more information.

Your attendance shows support for our Youth Program! Please join us!

OCTOBER 2018

NOVEMBER 2018

Nov 4

Oct 7

Parents: If your child was sick or attended another church, please tell Ms. Susan.

15801 Trenton Rd Upperco, MD 21155 / 410-239-3456

10:15am SS Classes

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Friends in Faith Program

We are really excited about a new program we are launching here at CLS - Friends in Faith. We have paired up

congregations with specific classrooms here at the school. Over the course of the year we will share updates with

you on that class and hope that members of your congregation will be interested in sharing their experience,

talents and skills with our students as well!

Below is a letter from the classroom teacher you were paired with for the year. We think this will be an exciting

opportunity to bring the Lutheran mission in our area together in a unique way! Thank you! Kristin Brooks

Dear Members of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church,

We are eager to be getting back to school at CLS!

I hope this letter finds you all enjoying the excitement of the last few days before Labor Day. This year

CLS has announced a new and exciting program, CLS Friends in Faith. Each classroom is being

partnered with a congregation from the Westminster Conference so that we can share the growth, love,

and learning that is happening over the course of the year.

My name is Mrs. Nadine Roberts. I have been teaching upper elementary and middle school grades for

eight years. This is my second year at Carroll Lutheran School, where I teach middle school ELA and

sixth grade Faith Studies. I love our school and love the opportunity to get to know every child over the

course of the year.

The sixth grade is an exciting one for our students. Throughout the year we will be learning so many

things, but a few of my favorites include writing various styles of essay formats, reading novels like

Hatchet, and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, and practicing public speaking. In Faith Studies, we

trace the timeline of God’s redemptive plan for mankind from Genesis through Revelation.

Sixth graders also really enjoy writing a puppet script based on a Bible story. After learning some

puppetry skills, they then perform the puppet show for a younger grade. The amount of growth these

students demonstrate over the course of the year is amazing, and I am blessed to observe it every day.

As the year goes on, we will be sending you updates on the students’ progress, some of their work, and

even some photos! Our hope is that you get to learn about our students, and that our students get to

learn about you. Does your congregation have an interesting history? Does someone have an amazing

talent or unique job? Tell us about it! You can contact our Development Director, Kristin Brooks,

[email protected] and she will get that information to our class.

We hope that you will partner with us through the power of prayer and keep our students in your

prayers over the course of the year, especially as they start their journey as sixth graders. Our class will

keep you in our prayers each day as well!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Nadine Roberts

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Thank You!

Thank you Pastor Faye Snyder & Pastor Lee Brumbach

for filling in for Pastor Carl.

Pastor Charlie from Immanuel, thank you

for donating blood at our blood drive and

challenging others to join you.

Thanks to Carol Hilgartner &

Suzi Lyons for dealing with the

challenges of rainy flea

markets.

Thanks to all the

Sunday School teachers

for planning an exciting

curriculum.

Thank you Wade Hilgartner, for

all of your time and talent spent

at the parsonage.

A big shout out to Suzi Lyons &

all Volunteers for scheduling,

coordinating, and recruiting

blood donors for our Annual

Blood Drive.

Thank you to ALL the folks who coordinated food, fun

& activities for Rally Day!

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7:00pm - Bible

Study

Organizational

Meeting

7 Columbus

Day 8 9 10 11 12 13

9:00am – Worship

10:15am – Sunday

School

Food Collection

Youth Sunday

7pm – Council

Meeting

8am – Flea

Market

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

9:00am – Worship

10:15am – Sunday

School

2nd

Offering-

ELCA DR Harvest Home -

NESAP

7:00pm - Bible

Study 7-9 pm -Youth

Group -

Corn Maze at

Showvaker's,

Manchester

(rain date 10/27)

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

9:00am – Worship

10:15am – Sunday

School

Fellowship after

service

28 29 30 31 30 31

9:00am – Worship

10:15am – Sunday

School

Trunk or Treat &

Lunch Party after

Sunday School

6:30pm – Men’s

Annual Fall

Dinner Meeting

OCTOBER

2018

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

9:00am – Worship

10:15am – Sunday

School

All Saints Sunday

Food Collection

Youth Sunday

7:00pm - Bible

Study

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

9:00am – Worship

10:15am – Sunday

School

Congregational

meeting

2nd

Offering-

Farmers & Hunters

Feeding the Hungry

7pm – Council

Meeting 7:30pm –

Hanover Road

Association

Newsletter Articles Due

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

9:00am – Worship

10:15am – Sunday

School

Installation of

Council Members &

Fellowship

7:00pm - Bible

Study Community

Thanksgiving

Service -Joint

Parrish Event

25 26 27 28 29 30 29

9:00am – Worship

10:15am – Sunday

School

NOVEMBER 2018

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Celebrations!

A BIG SHOUT OUT to our students from last year who received Perfect Attendance!

OCTOBER

4 Carolyn Eichler 8 Mary Neuheisel 10 Jayme Folfas 13 Gene Zepp 15 Vivian Chenoweth 17 Colleen Geldmacher 19 Brinlee Dubois 20 Jon Armacost 23 Matthew Moore 26 Andy Geldmacher 29 Kimberly Kelly

NOVEMBER 7 Mike Armacost 11 Chance Smetzer 23 Benjamin Baber 29 Rick Jones

OCTOBER

6 Wade & Carol Hilgartner 26 Charles & Sandy Baber

NOVEMBER

5 Bryan & Sue Benson 15 Ray and Laura Grabowski

Sara

Moore

9 Years

Sara

Moore

9 Years

Carrie

Moore

10 Years Matthew

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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS October

St. Bens Annual WELCA Yard/Bake Sale, Friday, October 5 & Saturday, October 6th

, 7am-1pm

There is something for everyone.

Trinity Lutheran Deer Park Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, Saturday, October 6th

, 7am-11am

Proceeds for the Breakfast will benefit the youth group. Menu includes pancakes, buckwheat pancakes,

Belgian waffles, scrambled eggs, sausage links, cream chipped beef on biscuit, coffee, tea, orange juice. The

cost is a free will donation. Silent Auction and Baked Goods Sale will be from 7:00 am-12:00 pm. Join us

for delicious food and the chance to bid on incredible baskets.

Annual Fall Community Yard Sale, October 6, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm, Immanuel & Trinity UCC

Vendor spaces are $20. The Shred Mill truck will be there, 1 - 3pm. There will be activities for the kids, live

music, food and drinks. Contact Rhonda Kiler, [email protected] for more info.

Flea Market, October 13, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Upperco

Outreach will again run the food stand. This is our sole fundraiser and these monies support all our projects.

We're trying out a new Angus steak burger, so please come out and try one!

Cost: $ 20.00 Lawn space, Pavilion space $30.00. Email: [email protected]

Jerusalem's WELCA (Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America), October 10th

,

6:30pm, Jerusalem

The invitation is open to any women who would like to participate. This month’s meeting is at the church

social hall. Hostess: Kelley McIver Program: Deb Bowdoin

Combined Youth Group Event Corn Maze at Showvaker's, October 20th

, 7-9 pm, Manchester

If you have any questions, please see Sandy, Rachel, or Pastor Carl.

The rain date will be October 27th

.

Trunk or Treat & Lunch Party, Sunday, October 28, St. Paul’s Lutheran Upperco, 11:30am

A Halloween party will be held Sunday, October 28th

after Sunday school. Invite your neighbors and friends

to come in costume and have fun. Or decorate the trunk of your car and hand out treats to the kids!

The Lutheran Church Men of the Westminster Conference Fall Dinner Meeting, Monday, October 29th

, 6:30pm, St.

Luke’s (Winter’s) Lutheran Church

The ladies of the church will be serving Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Dressing, Gravy, Green Beans, Pickled

Beets, bread & butter, dessert, coffee & iced tea. A free-will offering will be received for the meal with at least

$12.00 expected.

Contact Leon Fleming at 443-277-5104 by Monday, October 22nd

with your reservation.

November

NESAP Great Christmas Sale, Saturday, November 10th

, 9am – 2pm, Upperco (Arcadia) Volunteer Fire

Department’s Activity Building

Proceeds from this sale will benefit NESAP’s food, energy, medical, and clothing, rent and transportation

assistance programs for Carroll County Residents. Food available for purchase. All kinds of Christmas items –

Christmas trees, lawn ornaments, movies ,lights, wreathes, tableware’s, games, music, books, toys, home décor &

more!

Trinity Lutheran Deer Park Family Style German Dinner, Saturday, November 10th

, 4pm-7pm

Proceeds benefit Trinity’s Helping Hands Ministry. Menu includes Kielbasa, Pork, Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes,

Green Beans, Red Cabbage, Applesauce, Cucumber Salad, Rolls, Dessert, Coffee, Iced Tea.

Adults $15.00, Children 6-12 $7.00, Children under 6 free.

Combined Youth Group Event - NESAP - stuff holiday bags for families - date to be determined

If you have any questions, please see Sandy, Rachel, or Pastor Carl.

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ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH

Dover & Trenton Roads Upperco, Maryland 21155

www.StPaulsUpperco.org

410-239-3456

Pastor: The Rev. Carl Myers

Office: [email protected]

Worship Leader Calendar

Date Assisting Minister Lector Communion Asst. Head Usher Acolyte 10/7/2018 Susan Fleming Youth Sunday Carol Hilgartner Youth Sunday Chris Geldmacher

10/14/2018 Jed Geldmacher Rachel Murphy Suzi Lyons Leon Fleming Ashley Mountcastle

10/21/2018 Laura Grabowski Jayme Folfas Sandy Baber Rob Holtz Andy Geldmacher

10/28/2018 Bob Martin Maureen Litz John Kelly Carol Hunt Louisa Neuheisel

11/4/2018 Youth Sunday Youth Sunday Mary Neuheisel Susan Fleming Chris Geldmacher

11/11/2018 John Folfas Scott Litz Meg Jones Jed Geldmacher Ava Grabowski

11/18/2018 John Eichler Carol Hunt Kelly Mountcastle Laura Grabowski Ashley Mountcastle

11/25/2018 Wade Hilgartner Colleen Geldmacher Carol Hilgartner Carol Hunt Andy Geldmacher

Council Directory Committee Chairpersons PRESIDENT Carol Hunt

CEMETERY Maidie Brown VICE PRESIDENT Sandy Baber CHRISTIAN

EDUCATION Carol Hilgartner

SECRETARY Kelly Mountcastle EVANGELISM Carolyn Eichler Jayme Folfas

TREASURER Carol Hilgartner FINANCE Carol Hunt MEMBER Carolyn Eichler FINANCIAL

SECRETARY Charles Baber

MEMBER Susan Fleming FLEA MARKET Carol Hilgartner Kelly Mountcastle

MEMBER Jayme Folfas HISTORIANS Susan Fleming Jayme Folfas

MEMBER Jed Geldmacher HOSPITALITY Susan Fleming MEMBER Laura Grabowski MUSIC & WORSHIP Susan Fleming

OUTREACH Laura Grabowski

PARK Jed Geldmacher PARSONAGE

Carol Hunt Jed Geldmacher

PROPERTY Susan Fleming SHEPHERDS Carolyn Eichler

Jamie Folfas STEWARDSHIP Carol Hilgartner YOUTH Sandy Baber