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ST. PAUL’S UCC NEWSLETTER

APRIL 2019

103 South Second Street

Marthasville, MO 63357

(636) 433-2482

[email protected]

www.stpaulsuccmo.org

A Loving Church, Making a Difference in the World

Letter from the Pastor

Spring is finally here! Hopefully the snows and biting cold are behind us. We also look forward

and see that Easter is coming to us. The season of resurrection—it seems fitting with flowers in bloom

and trees starting to show their green leaves again. The season embodies hope, and with Jesus being

resurrected from the tomb, it certainly isn’t hard to see why.

Something to keep in mind, though, is the hardship and pain we walk through to get to Easter. It

is a tough journey for us to take when we go through Holy Week—just as it was for Jesus. We

remember what had to happen to get to resurrection. That is death. But without darkness, we can’t

appreciate light. Without death, we can’t have resurrection. That’s not to say we can’t have happiness

without being sad, but we do know that we can’t get through to resurrection without Jesus dying on the

cross.

I believe this is true: we will go through tough times, but God gives us the strength to get

through. It may be hard to see, and we may have to walk through tough places, but God walks beside

us. We may even have to work hard on ourselves; we may have to confront things inside us that we

don’t like and visit places within ourselves that we feel is best left alone.

We can look at the parsonage remodeling similarly. We have all the pieces there. There is a

great foundation within us, and most of what we have is great, and worth preserving. That doesn’t

mean we don’t need some updating or changing. We may have to demolish some things so that we can

build them back up in a way that is more pleasing to God.

Also like a house, the remodeling may change the way things look. The changes could make

something look very differently from the way it is now. That isn’t a bad thing—if we change for God,

then whatever replaces what is there will be amazing and something completely different than what we

have in place. That’s not a bad thing, because just like Jesus being raised from the tomb, we have the

opportunity and hope to become people of the resurrection.

See you in the pews,

Pastor Jeff

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April Extra Step — Turning Point (Warrenton, MO)

Emergency Shelter and Supportive Services

for Survivors of Domestic & Sexual Violence. (See page 3 for more information)

CONTENTS Adult Choir ............................................................ 5 Men’s Group ......................................................... 6 Adult Social Connection ........................................ 3 Nursery ................................................................ 5 Altar Flowers ......................................................... 4 Parsonage Pledge Sheet .................................... 15 Bible Study ............................................................ 6 Prayer List .......................................................... 13 Birthdays, Anniversaries ...................................... 12 Puzzle ........................................................ 9,11,12 Blood Drive ............................................................ 3 Quilters ................................................................. 3 Calendar of Events .............................................. 14 Sausage Dinner ................................................... 6

Church Membership Car Show .............................................................. 8 Services of Worship .......................................... 4,5 Cemetery............................................................... 6 Staff/Council Members ......................................... 2 Christian Education ............................................... 7 Steak Dinner ........................................................ 8 Church Membership .............................................. 4 Sunday Morning Fellowship .............................. 3,5 Easter Lilies .......................................................... 5 Tables .................................................................. 6 Evangelism ............................................................ 8 Thank You ............................................................ 6 Extra Step ......................................................... 2,3 Trivia .................................................................. 10 Highway Clean-up ................................................ 7 VBS ...................................................................... 7 Homebound Church Members ............................. 13 Women’s Guild ...................................................... 3 Letter from the Pastor ............................................ 1 Worship Leaders ................................................... 5 Meals on Wheels ................................................. 13

St. Paul’s UCC Staff Pastor Jeff Mueller ................................................................................................................................................ Pastor Robbin DeVore ([email protected]) ................................................................................................. Secretary Sally Rohe .......................................................................................................................................................... Organist Sally & Tony Rohe ........................................................................................................................................Custodians Debbie Garbs ........................................................................................................................ Volunteer Choir Director Amy Lange, Cathie Schoppenhorst, Gene Ahmann, Amber Hageman, John Ekstrom, Brenda Daniels, Isaiah DeVore ........................................ Volunteer Projection Technicians Robbin DeVore ................................................................................................................................. Newsletter Editor

Church Council Wade Swartz .................................................................................................................................................... President Nick Lange ................................................................................. Vice President/Buildings & Grounds Committee Cindy Buescher ............................................................................................................................. Recording Secretary Karla Aholt ...................................................................................................................................... Financial Secretary Sandy Rohe...................................................................................................................................................... Treasurer Don Buescher ............................................................................................................................... Missions Committee Patty Thornton .......................................................................................................... Christian Education Committee Brenda Daniels ...................................................................................... Membership Care Committee/Altar Guild John Ekstrom ........................................................................ Pastoral Relations Committee/Historical Committee

Women’s Guild

Would like to thank all who donated blood at

the March drive.

35 registered; 30 were eligible to give;

33 units of blood were collected.

Many thanks to the ladies who made and served

sandwiches and cookies.

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The sign-up sheet is

in the lobby.

Thank you in advance for your participation.

Adult Social Connection

Friday, APRIL 12, 2019 6:00pm—“FISH FRY”

Ebenezer UCC, AUGUSTA, MO

We will travel to Augusta for their Friday evening fish fry. We will meet at 6pm in Augusta and try to sit as a group.

This event gives us an opportunity to socialize with members of another UCC church.

Hope to see you there!!

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Quilters meet on

Mondays.

You don’t have to be a member

of St. Paul’s UCC to stitch with us.

So, invite your quilting friends to join us!

ALL ARE WELCOME! Contact Audrey Meyer at 433-2210 with

questions or inquiries. *

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Turning Point Mission

(cont. from page 2)

Turning Point was founded to provide shelter and

services for victims of domestic violence and

sexual assault. Turning Point believes in the right

of all people to live free from violence. Turning

Point seeks to reduce the incidents of domestic

violence and sexual assault and the devastating

effect it has on the lives of the victim and her

children. Turning Point strives to pro-

vide a safe haven and services for

victims and educate the general

public. An 800 number is maintained

24 hours a day/7 days a week for

victims’ convenience and safety.

This number does not appear on

their telephone bill.

Altar flowers: March 3: Happy Birthday to Jim and Jamieson Ogle!

March 10: in memory of Donald Bunge who passed away 10 yrs. ago on March 1st and in honor of his birthday which was March 8th, by Doris Bunge.

March 17: to the glory and honor of God, by the Women’s Guild.

March 24: in loving memory of Ken DeVore who passed away 11 yrs. ago on March 26th, by Robbin, Jacob, & Isaiah.

March 31: to the glory and honor of God, by the Women’s Guild.

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.**

St. Paul’s UCC

Lenten/Easter Services

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Thurs., April 4, 2019— Bible Study 6-7pm; Service at 7pm.

Thurs., April 11, 2019— Bible Study 6-7pm; Service at 7pm.

Thurs., April 18, 2019—Maundy Thursday— Bible Study 6-7pm; Service at 7pm.

Fri., April 19, 2019—Good Friday— Service at 7pm.

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Sun., April 21, 2019— Easter Sunday Service at 9:30am.

Services of Worship

9:30am

Pastor Jeff Mueller, Resident Pastor

April 7th 14th 21st 28th

Ushers

Wade Swartz (lead) Karen Dohrer Phyllis Sontag Jim Buescher Terri Ogle

Sandy Rohe (lead) Ken Painter Maurice Mittler Kay Buhr Ann Jenkins

Cindy Buescher (lead) Russell Kersten Marigene Kersten John Presser Nancy Presser

Brenda Daniels (lead) Tony Rohe Curt Rohe Robbin DeVore Diane Freese

Acolytes Kersten Mayer Kennady Mayer Jordyn Elder Colsie Lange

Readers Cathie Schoppenhorst Karla Aholt Curt Rohe Jacob DeVore

Greeters Brenda Roloff Cathie Schoppenhorst

Ken Painter Lulu Hasenjaeger

Russell Kersten John & Nancy P.

Tony Rohe Curt Rohe

Nursery Mona Anderson Pat Shacklette Stacie Chapman Amber Hageman

Fellowship Walean Bunge Kay Buhr ------------------------------- Karen D. & Phyllis S.

Worship

Attendance:

3-3-2019----- (inclement weather)

3-6-2019-----55 (Ash Wednesday)

3-10-2019-----69

3-14-2019-----14

(Lenten Service)

3-17-2019-----79

3-21-2019-----14

(Lenten Service)

3-24-2019-----76

3-28-2019-----11

(Lenten Service)

3-31-2019-----79

The Adult Choir Come join us in song! The choir will sing on

Sunday, April 21st (Easter Sunday). Practice

will be on Wednesday, April 17th at 7pm.

ALL ARE WELCOME!! Contact Debbie Garbs or Sally Rohe with

questions or inquiries.

Easter lilies Sign-up sheets are in the lobby

to purchase these to decorate the

sanctuary. Sponsor one in honor

or in memory of someone, or just

because…The cost is $18.

You may take them home after Easter Sunday.

MEN’S GROUP

St. Paul’s UCC is

starting a men’s group.

See Pastor Jeff with ideas,

questions, or inquiries.

ALL MEN ARE WELCOME!

Pastor Jeff will lead a Bible Study group on

Thursday evenings at 6pm during the Lenten

Season for anyone interested. Meetings will

be held on April 4th, 11th, & 18th. The book of study: “Give Up Something Bad for Lent” by James W. Moore.

All are

welcome!

Sausage & Sauerkraut Dinner Update

$6,568.42

to all who

this fund raiser a success!

CEMETERY FLOWERS

For those of you who wish to save the cemetery sprays/ flowers currently on the graves, please remove them ASAP, as the cemetery will soon be cleared of them for the upcoming Easter holiday.

OLD WOODEN FOLDING TABLES—We’d like to thank the Women’s Guild for purchasing new light-weight tables for the Fellowship Hall. There are six 8-ft. tables and four 6-ft. tables in the lobby for anyone who would like them. You are asked to please make a donation to the church for any tables you take.

to all who helped with

the start of the

renovations at the

parsonage and to those

who served lunches!

Your help saved us

roughly $2000!

Job well done!

Thanks for all the prayers,

visits, cards, thoughts, and

well wishes for me during my

recent hospital stay.

Leonard Lutz

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usual on Easter Sunday. All students will report

to their classrooms on Easter Sunday at the usual

time; however, the teachers will conduct a multi-age

activity collectively. Classes may not last the usual

length of time. There will be no Easter egg hunt.

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--Vacation Bible School--

—2019— Plans are in the making.

Theme and Dates are TBD. Be watching for further details in the lobby and in upcoming newsletters.

Earth Day is

April 22, 2019

Please bring work gloves and tools for

The last day of Sunday School before breaking for the summer is

Sunday, May 19, 2019. Classes will resume again in the fall on

Sunday, September 8, 2019.

UPCOMING EVENTS!!!

Annual Steak Dinner

Saturday, June 8th

Mark your calendars now!

Be watching for further details.

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HOMETOWN

CLASSIC CAR SHOW

DATE TBD

Be watching for further details in the lobby and in upcoming newsletters.

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Ladies and

Gentlemen…

Everyone is encouraged to attend the concert in the park

at the downtown pavilion, on

Friday, June 28th at 7pm St. Paul’s UCC will have a food stand

at this community event. Contact a council member if you are interested in assisting in the stand.

Watch for additional information to follow.

He Suffered and Died

APOSTLES EMPTY MAUNDY THURSDAY BETRAYAL ENDURE MOURNING BLOOD ETERNAL NAILS CALVARY FEET PALMS CLOTH FORGIVE PIERCED CROSS GOOD FRIDAY RESURRECTION CROWN OF THORNS GRAVE RISEN CRUCIFIXION HANDS SINS DEATH JESUS STRIPES DENIAL LAST SUPPER TEARS DISCIPLES LENT TOMB EASTER LILIES TRANSGRESSIONS

After completing the word search, use the

UNUSED letters to complete the message: (Answer on pg. 12)

“_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, _ _ _ _ _ _,

‘_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _!’ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.” (John 19:30)

W L I L I E S E P I R T S H E S N E A S T E R J E S S N U S H N N V A D B D G E T A R S T E D I O A I T O M O H P O E A E S Y S I R A O I D O I H P S S E A T T X G L I S H D T F I U N D T P D I B I S H T F E D S R S T H M E F E E T E O R N E H R D T E E N I B O T N L I J W U E E F S D I C H I W R C D S H A C H O E A A U E O A D A A T T A T N R L C L R R D G A V Y H E U I P G P A A C R O S S D N A H H O I I I L N M O U R N I N G L E N T V C V R E N D U R E A P O S T L E S A E S N A I L S S P I R N E S I R T S M L A P I E R C E D I T D Y E J S N O I S S E R G S N A R T X

EASTER TRIVIA and tid-bits

Multiple Choice

1. The Bible says that the apostle who betrayed

Jesus killed himself. Who was he and how did

he commit suicide?

a) Judas; he hung himself

b) Peter; he jumped off a cliff

c) Matthew; he slit his wrists

d) Noah; he drowned himself

2. The second largest holiday for eating candy is

Easter. Which is the first?

a) Independence Day

b) Christmas

c) Halloween

d) Thanksgiving

3. The idea of the Easter bunny, which

originated in Germany in the 1700s, was not a

rabbit originally, but a:

a) hare

b) possum

c) cat

d) dove

4. The most popular American Easter candy is:

a) chocolate bunnies

b) marshmallow peeps

c) jelly beans

d) chocolate, cream-filled eggs

5. Which job did Zacchaeus hold in the Bible?

a) carpenter

b) shepherd

c) tax collector

d) farmer

6. The Romans, in an effort to mock Jesus, gave

him a “crown” of what?

a) wire

b) ivy

c) flowers

d) thorns

7. Jesus prophesized that Peter would deny him

how many times?

a) 8

b) 4

c) 3

d) 7 (Answer on pg. 12)

Interesting Facts

• Easter always occurs between March 22 and April 25.

• Easter is a “movable feast” – one that is set according to the phases of the moon – so the dates are different each year.

• More than 90 million chocolate Easter bunnies are manufactured each year.

• The most famous Easter parade is held in New York.

• The first Easter eggs were colored red, in memory of the blood Jesus shed during his crucifixion.

• In the 13th century, the church prohibited the eating of eggs during Holy Week. Marking the eggs laid during the week began the custom of decorating eggs.

• In the United States, traditional Easter foods include ham, chicken, and lamb.

• It is believed that an Italian baker made the pretzel to look like arms crossed in prayer during the Passover season sometime between the 300s and the 600s.

• Americans consume over 16 million jellybeans on Easter, enough to circle the globe more than three times.

• In some European countries, other animals—in Switzerland the cuckoo, in Westphalia the fox—brought the Easter eggs.

• Households spend on average $131 on Easter each year, with $14.7 billion spent totally (2017).

• The lily is the flower associated with Easter because it is said to grow with its head down to honor Jesus.

• Easter Island is located in Chile (South America). • In 1739, Charles Wesley wrote the Easter hymn

“Christ the Lord is Risen Today.” • First Lady, Lucy Hayes, wife of President

Rutherford B. Hayes held the first egg roll on the White House lawn in 1878.

• The Easter sunrise service, a distinctive Protestant observance in North America, symbolizes the Biblical event of Mary Magdalene’s visit to Jesus’ tomb on the morning of his Resurrection.

• Purple and yellow are the colors associated with Easter.

EASTER CROSSWORD

ACROSS:

1. The rising of Jesus from the dead.

5. A word used to express praise, thanks, etc., especially in a hymn or prayer. 6. The giving up of resentment against or desiring punishment; pardoning. 7. Jesus is the Son of _____. 8. Fictitious furry creature who leaves surprises on the holiday celebrating the resurrection of

Jesus. (two words) 12. A young bird. (plural) 13. Jesus said: “whoever believes in me shall have __________ life.” 15. A popular sweet candy made from roasted and ground cacao seeds. 16. Nails were driven through Jesus’ ________. 17. Ashes used on Ash Wednesday are made by ___________ palms.

DOWN: 2. When the women went to the place where Jesus’ body was placed, they found an _______

_____. (2 words)

3. Brightly decorated oval-shaped objects left for children on Easter Sunday. (2 words)

4. The garden where Jesus underwent the agony and was arrested the night before his

crucifixion.

9. Jesus’ 12 disciples. 10. A container made of interwoven cane, wood strips, etc. used for collecting things. 11. The original meaning of the word “lent.” 14. The final meal Jesus shared with his apostles before his crucifixion, otherwise known as the

_____ supper.

1. 2. 3. 4.

13. 14.

7.

8.

11.

5.

6.

9.

12.

16.

15.

17.

10.

(answers on pg. 13)

APRIL WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES OF BAPTISM

3rd: Eric Hasenjaeger 16th: Elliott & Abigaile Voss 11th: Hailey Steffens 4th: Wyatt Swartz 23rd: Maurice & Mary Mittler-1960 Adam Hasenjaeger 26th: Jeff & Pam Murrell 9th: Tammy Siem 10th: Matt Scheible Lane Mittler 15th: Ann Jenkins 17th: Dean Woolley 18th: Mary Hulsey 21st: D’Arline Driemeyer Michael Chambers 22nd: Michael Glosemeyer 27th: Russell Kersten Faye Barringhaus 29th: James Joerling 30th: Virginia Painter

Start

Finish

(Answer from pg. 9):

“When Jesus had tasted it, he said, ‘It is finished!’

Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.”

(Answer from pg. 10):

1. a) 2.c) 3.a) 4.b) 5.c) 6.d) 7.c)

PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER The family of Kyle Elbert, (age 13, from Augusta) who passed away; the family of Ken Bare (friend of Amber Hageman) who passed away; the family of Bill Boyd who passed away; the family of Lisa Hogenmiller whose mother passed away; the family of Bob Ehlenbeck who passed away; the family of Jeremy Liesmann who passed away 2/6/19; family of Gabe Parker, 22, of Marthasville, who passed away; Loretta Davis—stroke, in Mercy Rehab; Grover Hilgedick—hospitalized, fluid on his heart; Amy Lange—recovering from pneumonia; Casey Gleason (friend of the Muellers)—in a coma after a car accident; Holly Schneider (friend of Gigi Mueller)—diagnosed with cancer; Brandon Julius (friend of Jacob DeVore)—20 yr.-old with pacemaker and defibrillator, needing heart transplant; Taylor Dallacosta (friend of Ann Jenkins)—infant born with cystic fibrosis; Dustin Miles (friend of Cathie Schoppenhorst) age 34, needing a liver transplant; 4 month-old son of Maura Winkelman (friend of Pastor Jeff’s mother)—brain tumor; 4 yr.-old grandson of Joyce Marek (friend of Diana Garbs Charboneau)—brain tumor; Craig Koon (friend of John Ekstrom)—massive stroke; Mark Jones—health issues; Betty Tameler (Brenda Roloff’s mother)—health issues; Leonard Lutz—recovering from a fall & health issues.

Those Battling Cancer: Holly Schneider, Glen Strunk, Isaac Mercer, Bobby Walker, Kenny Engemann, Robbin DeVore, Tom Smith, Caden Leesmann, Kristi Warneke, Paige Babbs, Dana Corver, Ralph Roloff, Ingrid Carney, Michelle Mueller, James Weatherly, Eric Moritz, Donnie Kopmann, Jim Grafrath, Ron Palitzsch, Leonard Lutz, Tim Palitzsch.

Those serving in the Military: Luke Bronstrup, Kolton Harrison, Caleb & Sarah Murphy, & others seeking to faithfully serve God & Country!

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 Helene Krampe

The Arbors at Victorian Manor Grandview Health Care Center

2701 Rabbit Trail Drive 201 Grand Avenue, Room 315

Washington, MO 63090. Washington, MO 63090

—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. _________________________________________________________________________________

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CROSSWORD (answers from pg. 11)

ACROSS: DOWN:

1. Resurrection 2. Empty tomb 5. Hallelujah 3. Colored eggs 6. Forgiveness 4. Gethsemane 7. God 9. Apostles 8. Easter Bunny 10. Basket

12. Chicks 11. Spring 13. Eternal 14. Last 15. Chocolate 16. Wrists 17. Burning

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

10-4:30pm Quilters

7pm Church Council

2 3

2pm Women’s Guild

4

6pm Bible Study

7pm Lenten Service

5 6

7

Bring A Meal Sunday

9:30am Worship w/ Holy Communion

10:30am Sunday School 10:30am AM Fellowship

8

10-4:30pm Quilters

9

7pm-8pm Food Pantry @CBC

10 11

6pm Bible Study

7pm Lenten Service

12

6pm

Adult Social Connection

13

14

PALM SUNDAY

9:30am Worship


15

10-4:30pm Quilters

16 17

7pm Adult Choir Practice

18

6pm Bible Study

7pm Lenten Service Maundy Thursday

19

7pm Lenten Service Good Friday

20

11am-12N Food Pantry @ CBC

21

9:30am Worship

10:30am Sunday School NO AM Fellowship today

HAPPY

EASTER!

22 10-4:30pm Quilters

23 24 25 26 27

28

9:30am Worship


29

10-4:30pm Quilters

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St. Paul’s UCC Church Calendar—April 2019

HIGHWAY

CLEAN-UP 8AM

“He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our inequities; the chastise- ment of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5 KJV)

Pledge Sheet to Remodel Parsonage House

Contractor Bid for Remodeling material & labor Estimate $ 49,500

Cost for 25 new windows $ 4,900

Cost for new heating/air conditioning system $ 14,924

cost of new kitchen cabinets $4,500, plus misc. $ 4,500

Contingency Fund $ 6,176

June 4, 2018 Total Estimated Cost: $ 80,000

Funding for Remodeling House—Direct Gifts Total Pledge

Return to financial secretary Karla Aholt Amount

One time Donation of: $

OR

Monthly Donation of $ X MONTHS $

Printed Name: __________________________________________

Signature:_____________________________________________

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