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ST. PAUL EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH July 2017
St Paul Ev Lutheran
Church
1415 Tenth Ave
Rochelle IL 61068
Ph: 815-562-2744
Church Email:
Greg Hoffmann, Pastor
After hours: 562-6155
Marcia Schnorr, CLM
Parish Nurse
After hours: 562-6823
St. Paul Lutheran
School
Ph: 815-562-6323
Fred Wren,
Interim Principal
School Email:
Website:
stpaulrochelle.org
Building Relationships in Christ
Now and Forever
FREE TO BE
(I used this as a conclusion to a sermon awhile back. It really stuck me
and wanted to give it more traction by sending to all of you. As we re-
member our land of freedom and nation of opportunity, you are also
Free To Be a Disciple of Jesus.)
“I’m part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have stepped over the line. I am
one of the “baptized.” I’m a disciple of Jesus Christ. I won’t look back, let up, slow
down, back away, or be still. My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my fu-
ture is secure.
I’m finished and done with low living, sight walking, small planning, smooth
knees, colorless dreams, tamed visions, mundane talking, cheap living, and dwarfed
goals.
I no longer need preeminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits, or
popularity.
I don’t have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded, or rewarded. I
now live by faith, lean on His presence, walk by patience, lift by prayer, and labor
by power. My face is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven, my road is narrow, my
way rough, my companions few, my Guide reliable, my mission clear.
I cannot be bought, deluded, or delayed.
I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of the adversary,
negotiate at the table of the enemy, or meander in the maze of mediocrity.
I won’t give up, shut up, let up, until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid
up, preached up for the cause of Christ.
I am a disciple of Jesus. I must go till He comes, give till I drop, preach till all
know, and work till He stops me.
And when He comes for His own, He will have no problem recognizing me-my
banner will be clear!”
( + Colossians 2:2 + )
August Newsletter Deadline
July15
Summer Youth News
Noah's Ark Water park! I am planning a day
trip to Noah's Ark on July 19th. The cost will
be $20 per person and you will need to bring
a sack lunch and money for dinner on the
way home. If you have any questions, or need
a permission slip, please contact Natalie
Schulte at608-921-5437 or
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
A Special Congregation Meeting will be held
on Sunday July 2, 2017, following the 9 am Ser-
vice. The business will be to issue a non-tenure
Call to Mr. Steve Hall for 8th grade/acting prin-
cipal of St Paul Lutheran School Rochelle, IL.
Please stay for a few minutes and be a part of
the building up of the kingdom of Christ. Thanks
for your attendance and participation.
Farwell Coffee Hour
A farewell coffee hour for Fred Wren and Kelsey
Lindholm will be held after the congregation meet-
ing on July 2nd. Mr. Wren has accepted a Call to
St. Michael Lutheran School in Fort Wayne Indiana
and Ms. Lindholm has accepted a Call to Elm Grove
Lutheran School in Elm Grove WI. We wish them
God’s blessings in their new positions.
Bible Classes Pastor’s Bible Classes on Sunday, Tuesday
and Wednesday will be cancelled for the
months of July and August. They will resume
after Labor Day.
Prayers Please On Tuesday, July 11 Pastor will undergo knee re-
placement surgery. He will not be able to do much
for about a month. Please pray for a successful sur-
gery, healing and physical therapy.
JULY MONTHLY MISSION OFFERING One of the exciting things about the Lord’s mission is that
at times there are incredible and amazing challenges to be
taken. This month we are gathering our special mission
gifts and prayers for a project that could have an impact on
the entire world. Our offering for July will be for the
movie, “The Lamb to Life.” It is a movie about our Savior,
the Lamb of God, inter mixed with a fictional story of a
young family. The movie will be distributed in almost a
dozen languages. We will gather our Mission Offering on
July 15 and 16.
“The Lamb to Life” In a world where division, hatred, suf-
fering, fear and uncertainty are ever
increasing, people are crying out for
the Truth!
The Absolute Truth is only found in Je-
sus Christ.
But the question is: How do you present this Truth to the world?
The LAMB motion picture is a simple, yet powerful
parable about God's heart for people. The story will
touch the hearts of adults and children alike, in
every nation and culture on earth. It is a film about
the power of God's love to renew, reconcile, and
resurrect.
It is a film for SUCH A TIME AS THIS.
The Story
Living at the time of Christ, a young Israeli family
must deal with the tragic loss of their eldest son. Af-
ter the death of his 13-year-old brother, young Joel
becomes an orphan in his own home when his fa-
ther renounces God and abandons his family.
Parallel to the lives of the family, the story of Jesus
Christ unfolds and eventually intersects with theirs at
the cross...
Internationally acclaimed director, Regardt van
den Bergh (best selling Christian DVD series The Gos-
pel According to Matthew, and award winning fea-
ture film, Faith Like Potatoes) will direct The LAMB.
“This is not just a film for the Christians. Our target
audience is people who will never go to a church,
and who frown on anything bearing a 'Christian'
label, but, will go to watch a highly recommended
movie. The universal value displayed through the
message of Jesus Christ in The LAMB, will speak to
the hearts of every person, any age, any ethnicity,
in every nation on Earth.”
PLEASE get more information at:
www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-lamb-god#/ and at: www.thelambmovie.com
Thank you to all who have helped with so much outside work, the lawnmowers, trim-mers, and the workers that cleaned up around the parsonage. This is so very helpful to keep the St. Paul Lutheran com-plex looking great. Dear Friends, Thank you all so much for your sup-
port of our organization! We are grateful for each and
every one of you! You donation will be used towards
our walk in cooler. We hope to have it in place by
October. Please join us for dinner or breakfast. We
would love to serve you! Carolyn -The Kitchen Table
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME!
Want to spend an enjoyable eve-
ning with your friends? Want to
watch exciting, fresh and young
baseball talent? Want to escape
and let time stand still? Then,
you will want to sign up for our evening out at the Rock-
ford Rivets stadium. We will attend the game on Sun-
day, July 23, which begins at 4:05 p.m. We will just
purchase game tickets ($10 each) and allow you to pur-
chase whatever food and drink you desire. There are
plenty of fun activities for the kids and even some chal-
lenging things for the adults. Plan now on joining in the
fun! Please sign up on the board by the church entrance.
We will meet at the main ballpark gate to begin our eve-
ning ‘eating peanuts and crackerjacks.”
SIGN UP SOON and bring others with you to enjoy this
time together at “America’s pastime.”
Hayden Fischer 7/1
Carol McMullin 86 7/1 220 Ave E
Kim Wagner 7/1 Steve Reineck 7/2
Christine Smardo 7/2 Phylis Casey 7/3
Jenna Feltes 7/3 Richard Kurz 7/3
Stephanie Moore 7/3 Bonnie Steder 7/3
Susan Duffy 7/4 JoAnn Orr 82 7/4
409 Phylis Ave Shannon Chappa 7/5
Mark Metzger 7/5 Merle Metzger 7/5 Carol Whaley 7/7
Braxton Bruns 7/8 Agatha Knaak 97 7/8
San Gabrielle Apt #3 2201 Flagg Rd
Savannah Stinnett 7/8 Steve Topping 7/11
Emma Svela 7/12 Grant Rowley 7/13
Nancy Schabacker 7/13 Shirley Burright 82 7/14
5878 Old Millstone Rd Rockford 61114
Waylon Casey 7/14 Roberta Johnson 7/14
Julia Harding 7/17 Tracy Johnson 7/17
Mary Alice Manning 89 7/17 2250 Pearl St Belvidere 61008
Susan Stinnett 7/17 Dakota Ball 7/18
Brody Bruns 7/18 Nevaeh Herrera 7/19
Tracy Pascua 7/20 Edith Harper 88 7/21
1225 Westview Dr Ron Schabacker 80 7/22 420 N 3rd St
Paloma Albaugh 7/22 Chris Harding 7/23
Amy Metzger 7/24 Elizabeth Parsley 93 7/24
215 Linder Ln Rochelle Brent Wagner 7/24
Jaime Haedt 7/27 Dannielle Hahn 7/27
Micah Svela 7/27 Tyler Johnson 7/28
Carissa Potts 7/28 Lea Schinzer 7/29
Pat Burch 7/30 Jacob Eul 7/30
Andrew Eyster 7/30 Tom Hahn 7/30 Diane Metzger 7/31
Anniversaries
M/M Ron Duval 7/2 29
M/M Wayne Friestad 7/2 67 1182 Westview Dr
M/M Mark Metzger 7/2 34 M/M Jerry Seebach 7/4 19
M/M Guadalupe Gonzales 7/6 43 M/M Robert Hay 7/6 60 216 E McConaughy Ave
M/M Jim McAnly 7/6 26 M/M Austin Schulte 7/10 2
M/M Barry Casey 7/10 46 M/M Paul Vargen 7/10 15
M/M Dennis Bearrows 7/14 33 M/M Dan Sawicki 7/14 26
M/M Charles Cole 7/19 42 M/M Brian Koonce 7/19 21
M/M Chris Harding 7/20 21 M/M Kevin Chidley 7/21 16
M/M Scott Eyster 7/21 28 M/M Mickey Crystal 7/23 32
M/M Fred Wren 7/28 5 M/M Jeff Warner 7/29 17
M/M Henry Bunger Jr 7/31 13
If we missed your important day or have it
listed incorrectly, please call the church
office (815.562.2744)
The Parish Nurse’s Notes: Dear St. Paul Family and Friends,
O give thanks to the Lord for He is good and His
mercy endures forever. Psalm 107:1
The Bible verse cited above was the theme for the re-
cent 25th Annual Concordia Conference for Parish Nurs-
ing and Congregational Health Ministries. This was a
great focus as we blended the 25th Anniversary for our
conference, the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation,
and the vocation of parish nursing. We really did have a
thankful and thank-filled week!
This letter will be a bit different, but it really stimulated
me thinking in many ways.
Throughout the past decade, several research studies
have considered the relationship between thankfulness
and health. It is not surprising that the results do show a
positive correlation. Just a few are casually noted below:
In 2009 study described a triad of increased thankful-
ness led to increased hope and increased hope led
to better physical health.
In 2009 a study reported that increased thankfulness
was positively correlated with better quality of
sleep. Better sleep is a positive factor in physical
and emotional wellness.
In 2006 a study reported that increased thankfulness
was positively correlated with positive psychosocial
health.
In 2012 a study showed a positive correlation between
increased thankfulness and increased empathy and
concern for others.
Finally, in 2006 a study reported that Viet Nam veter-
ans that found a positive correlation between in-
creased thankfulness and decreased effects of
PTSD.
If you wish more information about any of these or
other similar studies, please see me.
Back to the parish nurse conference…
Several keynote presentations addressed thankfulness
from various considerations related to spiritual health
and spiritual care. A comment by Rev. Dr. Patrick Ferry
(President of CUW) has really left me thinking. He
shared a statement made by the late Cardinal George of
Chicago. Cardinal George said he would die in bed (and
he did); the one who follows him will die in prison, and the
one who follows his predecessor will die as a martyr in the
public square.
I realize this health letter is different from the usual, but I
am concerned about the health of our nation, the health
of our churches, and the health of all people. Conversa-
tions, the news, and behavior show less thankfulness than
in past years. I pray for a return to a healthier (more
thankful) nation, church, and relationships. Be well…Be
thankful. Thanks be to God!
In the healing Christ, Marcia (Marcy) Schnorr,
EdD, RN-BC (CLM-Parish Nurse)
Parish Nurse Office Hours remain 8:00-11:30 am
Monday through Friday. There will be no office hours on
July 4, 6-7. Marcy will be escorting the senior trip to
Branson July 6-9. The parish nurse office will also be
closed July 31 because Marcy departs for the LPNI Study
tour to England. During her absence members of the
parish nurse team will be available to assist you. Contact
the church office for assistance if you have a need.
Drivers Needed: I frequently receive phone calls from
people needing rides to various appointments for health
care, worship services, or other church related Christian
fellowship opportunities. Although we do have some vol-
unteer drivers, more are needed. With more drivers, the
fewer times each driver would be contacted.
Cards and Coffee will not meet on July 7 due to the
Senior Trip. If you wish to take some supplies home,
please stop in to the parish nurse office another time for
some cards and yarn.
Blood Pressures will not be taken on July 9th due to
the senior trip. Blood Pressure checks will be offered on
July 16 in the parish nurse office immediately after wor-
ship.
Community Outreach to Senior Living Sites con-
tinue to be offered as a monthly group with a short Bible
study, a time for reflection and reminiscing, and simple
games and puzzles. All members of St. Paul who live in
the various locations are encouraged to attend and invite
others to join us. The following is the July schedule:
Tuesday, July 11 at 2pm—San Gabriele Assisted Living
Thursday, July 13 at 5pm—Lincoln Manor
Wednesday, July 19 at 1pm—Countryside Village
Board for Health and Human Care will meet on
Wednesday, July 12 at 5:30pm
WORSHIP THIS MONTH
LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES WRHL 1060 AM—7:30am Sundays
July 2 “Serving in the Power of the Spirit” July 9 “Living as Christ’s Person in Repentance and Faith” July 16 “The Power of a Spirit-Given Adoption!” July 23 “Overcoming This World’s Obstacles” July 30 “Confidence to Face Whatever Comes Our Way”
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Listen to St. Paul’s Sunday service, broadcast on WRHL(1060AM) at 10a.m.
July 1 Contemporary July 2 Liturgical w/Communion July 8 Contemporary w/ Communion July 9 Liturgical NO Thurs. Fellowship Worship July 15 Contemporary July 16 Liturgical w/Communion July 22 Contemporary w/Communion July 23 Liturgical July 29 Contemporary July 30 Liturgical
WORSHIP FOR SHUT-INS
“Worship for Shut-Ins” is a 30 min. LCMS worship
service. If you have Comcast cable, “Worship for
Shut-Ins” can be seen on Channel 138, the Total Living
Network (TLN) every Sunday at 11:30 a.m.
OK Club will meet Friday, July 14 at noon at the
Grubsteakers. Carpooling will leave the church at
11:30. We will continue the short Bible study
(What a Friend we Have in Jesus) and enjoy the
Christian fellowship. If you would like to join us,
please contact Evelyn Hintzsche (815-562-4668).
Rides will be provided if needed.
Senior Supper Club will meet Fri-
day, July 21 at 5:30pm at Maxson’s
Riverside in Oregon. The short Bible
study, God is in the Small Things will
continue as well as Christian fellow-
ship. If you are interested in partici-
pating, contact Elda Mae Jordal at
8150-562-4755. Rides will be provided if needed.
Christmas in July will be
Saturday and Sunday (July 22-
23) before and after worship.
There will be the usual
“White Elephant Sale” and
Coffee hour with mini Bake
Sale. Nothing is priced—
donate what you want. All
donations are for the senior ministry at St. Paul and
their outreach to the local and global communities.
Any remaining white elephants will be do-
nated to the HOPE Thrift Shop.
Thursday Worship Fellowship—Due
to Pastor’s surgery, there will not be
Thursday Worship Fellowship in July. Join
us in August!
OK Club will meet Friday, July 28th at noon at the
Sunrise in Monroe Center. Carpooling will leave the
church at 11:30am. Enjoy a short Bible study, Chris-
tian fellowship, and a good lunch. Any senior or
sorta senior is welcome to participate. Contact Eve-
lyn Hintzsche at 815-562-4668.
FINANCIAL UPDATE
Normal income thru
June 25, 2017 $ 227,950
Total Projected & Actual Expenses
for Fiscal Mar 2017– Feb 2018 $ 784,560
Normal Income Needed to
Break-even for Fiscal Year $ 556,610
March – May 2017:
Total Normal Income $ 206,376
Total Expenses $ 190,080
Cash Flow $ 16,296
Borrowed/Loaned Funds $ 0
Net Cash Flow $ 16,296
St. Paul has donated $1,592.03 from the
Church offerings this calendar year to the
Northern Illinois District (NID) Missions.
stpaulev.org Our redesigned website is up!
General Church Information, worship times, map Newsletters (current and past) Calendars (changeable current & newsletter) Ministry Pages Link to our school website Miss a Sunday? The bulletin news and notes are available
Links to other websites that may be of interest.
Additional information will be added and updated as it be-comes available.
Coming soon—Podcasts of Pas-tor’s messages.
St. Paul Lutheran School “Putting Faith in Education”
From the Principal’s Desk,
As you know, I have accepted a Divine Call to serve at Emmanuel-St. Michael Lutheran School in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
It has been a blessing to me and to my family to have been able to serve a caring and supportive congrega-tion. I know that the road ahead for St. Paul might have bumps along the way, but God has a plan for the school, just the same way that he has a plan for me and for everyone. It is during this time that we pray to Him, seeking His will and His guidance during what is a trying time.
It is my hope that the congregation and school will work together in love and cooperation and be glad and willing to greet all of the new teachers that will come to St. Paul to serve in this congregation. The religion series that we use with the children carries the theme “One in Christ!” and there is a wonderful truth in that statement. We are truly one in Christ Jesus, we all should work towards the common goal of sharing the love of God, building up one another in Him and teaching our children all about the wonders God has created for us.
God’s Blessings, Fredrick Wren
TEACHING POSITIONS AVAILABLE – St. Paul School is opening up its teaching candidate search beyond the synodical system for the upcoming school year. To-day we are looking for an upper-grade teacher with a background in Language Arts, Science or Social Stud-ies and a Third Grade, self-contained classroom teacher. Contact Board Chairman Ron Duval ([email protected]) or the school office (815-562-6323) with any inquires.
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR FRIEDA PICKREIGN FUND - The Frieda Pickreign Fund is in need of donations for the 2017-2018 school year. The Frieda Pickreign Fund is used to provide financial assistance to families who want a Christian education for their children, but do not have the financial means to do so on their own.
We would like to ask anyone with the means to consider donating to this fund. Each school year we have had to cut the amount of aid provided to all of these families who need the assistance. Please con-tact the school office if you would like to help.
3-YEAR OLD AND 4-YEAR OLD PRESCHOOL REGIS-TRATION - If you have a child who would be eligible for next year’s preschool classes, please contact the school office as soon as possible. The PK3 only has five spots open while the PK4 has three (five day) spots. We would like to ask anyone who knows families of Pre-schooler and are not enrolled at St. Paul to reach out to them to consider us for their early childhood education.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL COMING UP! – Join us on July 26 for the annual City band concert and Ice Cream Social hosted by St. Paul. Please contact the office if you would like to help volunteer at our tables or if you would like to donate a cake to the event.
BLACKBOARD Phone System – St. Paul is utilizing an automatic phone notification system for the 2017-2018 school year. The phone system will be used for weather related cancellations as well as other reminders, notifications, and emergencies. Contact the office for more information.
PTL – Be sure to keep up on all of the school’s ac-tivities including our upcoming fundraisers. Check out the PTL section of the newsletter for the most up-to-date information.
Upcoming Calendar:
July 26 – Ice Cream Social
August 8 – Back-to-school Meetings
August 9 – Registration
August 20 – Back-to-School Chapel
August 21 – First Day of school
ST PAUL EV LUTHERAN CHURCH NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION 1415 Tenth Avenue
Rochelle IL 61068 U.S. POSTAGE PAID
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The mission of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church:
Building relationships in Christ now and forever.
Worship Services: Saturday at 6:00 p.m. Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
Bible Class & Sunday School 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
Rev. Greg Hoffmann, Pastor 562-2744, after hours 562-6155
Marcia Schnorr, Parish Nurse 562-6823
Fred Wren, Interim Principal 562-6323
Church Office 562-2744, School Office 562-6323, Fax Number 561-8074
Church Office E-Mail Address: [email protected]
Website: stpaulev.org