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We gather today as God’s beloved children to worship our Heavenly Father. We praise his holy name, we listen eagerly for his words of comfort, hope, and challenge to us, and we offer ourselves to him in dedicated service. May you be blessed as you worship here today. St. Paul Lutheran Church is a congrega- tion of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (E.L.C.A.). It is referred to as “Borchers” since Rev. Henry Borchers, who served our congregation from 1857-1881, advised and influenced a small group of pioneer settlers that wanted to establish a congregation in the area. This year we celebrate 162 years of life and ministry in this beautiful country setting in Southern Indiana. We look forward to many more years of growth and change as we seek continually to be faithful to God’s call to mission. The Sacrament of Holy Communion is offered at the 8:00 a.m. services on the 2 nd and 4 th Sundays and at the 10:15 a.m. ser- vice on the 1 st and the 3 rd Sundays of the month. Christians who believe in the true presence of Christ in the bread and wine for our forgiveness and salvation are invited to receive Holy Communion. Sunday School classes are held each Sun- day for all ages at 9:10 a.m. Visitors are welcome to attend. Leading and Assisting in Worship Leaders: Pastor Stephen Wood Organist: Olga Otte Deacons: Mark Hoffmeier; Larry Guinn Greeters: Bob & Dena Schafstall (8:00) Larry & Linda Guinn (10:15) Communion Assistant: Bob Schafstall (8:00) Altar Care: Mandy Otte Lectors: Lou Ann Hoevener (8:00) Hannah Davis (10:15) Acolytes: Cole Fosbrink (8:00) Eli Wood (10:15) Projectors: Madison Jones (8:00) Marc Fountain (10:15) Flowers: Delores Douglass Welcome Center: Delores Douglass (8:00) Laberta Otte (10:15) August 24, 2014 St. Paul Lutheran Church 10792 North 210 East, Seymour, IN 47274 Office 522-7364 Annex & Fax 522-7484 Parsonage 522-7421 email: [email protected] Web Site: stpaul-borchers.org Office hours: Tuesday - Friday Staff The Reverend Stephen Wood………………Pastor Carolyn Jones...............Director of Youth & Family Ministries and Borchers Preschool Director Michelle Wood…………...………………..Secretary Trish Tangman………………..Care Team Director Tyler Claycamp…...Intern Youth & Family Director Amy Pierceall and Mandy Otte………………………………Custodians Jamie Baker………………. Director of Technology HEARING ASSISTANCE: We have head phones available for those in need of assistance with hearing. They are located on the table at the entrance of the sanctuary. LARGE PRINT BULLETINS—There are a handful of large print bulletins availa- ble. They are located on the table at the en- trance of the sanctuary.

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Page 1: Sunday Bulletin, Aug 24

We gather today as God’s beloved children to worship our Heavenly Father. We praise his holy name, we listen eagerly for his words of comfort, hope, and challenge to us, and we offer ourselves to him in dedicated service. May you be blessed as you worship here today.

St. Paul Lutheran Church is a congrega-

tion of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (E.L.C.A.). It is referred to as “Borchers” since Rev. Henry Borchers, who served our congregation from 1857-1881, advised and influenced a small group of pioneer settlers that wanted to establish a congregation in the area. This year we celebrate 162 years of life and ministry in this beautiful country setting in Southern Indiana. We look forward to many more years of growth and change as we seek continually to be faithful to God’s call to mission.

The Sacrament of Holy Communion is

offered at the 8:00 a.m. services on the 2nd

and 4th Sundays and at the 10:15 a.m. ser-

vice on the 1st and the 3

rd Sundays of the

month. Christians who believe in the true presence of Christ in the bread and wine for our forgiveness and salvation are invited to receive Holy Communion.

Sunday School classes are held each Sun-

day for all ages at 9:10 a.m. Visitors are welcome to attend.

Leading and Assisting in Worship Leaders: Pastor Stephen Wood

Organist: Olga Otte Deacons: Mark Hoffmeier; Larry Guinn Greeters: Bob & Dena Schafstall (8:00)

Larry & Linda Guinn (10:15) Communion Assistant: Bob Schafstall (8:00)

Altar Care: Mandy Otte Lectors: Lou Ann Hoevener (8:00)

Hannah Davis (10:15) Acolytes: Cole Fosbrink (8:00)

Eli Wood (10:15) Projectors: Madison Jones (8:00)

Marc Fountain (10:15) Flowers: Delores Douglass

Welcome Center: Delores Douglass (8:00) Laberta Otte (10:15)

August 24, 2014

St. Paul Lutheran Church 10792 North 210 East,

Seymour, IN 47274 Office 522-7364 Annex & Fax 522-7484 Parsonage 522-7421

email: [email protected] Web Site: stpaul-borchers.org Office hours: Tuesday - Friday

Staff The Reverend Stephen Wood………………Pastor Carolyn Jones...............Director of Youth & Family

Ministries and Borchers Preschool Director Michelle Wood…………...………………..Secretary Trish Tangman………………..Care Team Director Tyler Claycamp…...Intern Youth & Family Director Amy Pierceall and Mandy Otte………………………………Custodians Jamie Baker………………. Director of Technology

HEARING ASSISTANCE: We have

head phones available for those in need of assistance with hearing. They are located on the table at the entrance of the sanctuary.

LARGE PRINT BULLETINS—There

are a handful of large print bulletins availa-ble. They are located on the table at the en-trance of the sanctuary.

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WE WELCOME INTO GOD’S FAMILY Kolby Nicole Davenport, daughter of J.R. & Jackie Dav-enport. Kolby is the great-granddaughter of Eunice Lutes. Sponsors are Reanda Rash and Steven Davenport.

GOLF SCRAMBLE—Thanks to all who in some way made the 12th Borchers Golf Scramble an-other success. With the help of many, approxi-mately $1800 was raised to help the Community Diner provide meals for those who are in need.

ACOLYTE TRAINING will be held today at 9:15 am in the sanctuary.

COATS HANGING BY THE OFFICE—Check the coats and jackets by the office to see if they belong to you! Anything left after today will be donated to the Clothing Center.

FAIR DISPLAYS—Check out the fair displays today in the fellowship hall during the Sunday School time. We are so proud of everyone, both young and old!! Please take your items home at the end of Sunday School.

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL is at 9:15 in the Fellowship Room for ages 3-5

th grade. This will

last through August 31st. Jr High and High School youth will take a break for the summer but are invited to help with the summer Sunday School. Regular Sunday School will begin on Sept. 7th.

BOOK BUZZ will meet on August 25th at 1:00 pm in the narthex. We will be discussing books we’ve read over the summer and then choosing a new book for September.

STEPHEN MINISTRY will meet on Monday, August 25th at 6:30 p.m.

KID’S HANDBELLS will begin practice on Au-gust 27th.

ADULT BELLS—Practice will begin August 27th at 6:30 pm. If you are interested in participating in Adult Bells, please contact Jo McGrew.

OPPORTUNITY FOR PRAYER—We will meet on August 27th at 7:30 p.m. We will gather for about a half hour and spend the time lifting up a variety of requests and whatever else is on peo-ple’s minds. Any questions, please talk with Pastor Steve.

OLGA’S 8TH ANNUAL LABOR DAY PITCH-IN will be held on August 31st beginning at 5:00 pm at Olga’s home—8575 N. Base Rd., Seymour. Meat, drinks and table service will be provided. Please bring food to share and your own lawn chairs. RSVP to Olga at 497-2253 by August 27th.

CALENDAR This week: August 24th-August 31st

Today 8:00 am Worship 9:15 am Sunday School 9:15 am Acolyte Training 9:00 am Fair Displays in Fellowship Hall 10:15 am Worship Monday 25th 9:00 am Preschool 1:00 pm Book Buzz 6:30 pm Stephen Ministry Wednesday 27th 9:00 am Preschool 9:15 am Preschool Chapel 5:30 pm Kid’s Bells 1 6:00 pm Kid’s Bells 2 6:30 pm Adult Bells 7:30 pm Prayer Thursday 28th 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club Friday 29th 9:00 am Preschool Next week: August 31st-Sept. 6th Sunday 31st 8:00 am Worship 9:15 am Sunday School 10:15 am Worship Monday 1st No Preschool Tuesday 2nd 12:15 pm YES! Cinema Wednesday 3rd 9:00 am Preschool 2:30 pm Prayer Shawl 5:30 pm Kid’s Bells Team 1 6:00 pm Kid’s Bells Team 2 6:30 pm Kid’s Praise Thursday 4th 8:30 am Devotions in Chapel 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club 7:00 pm WINGS 7:30 pm Ruth Circle Friday 5th 9:00 am Preschool 5:30 pm Hendrix/Cragun Rehearsal Saturday 6th 5:30 pm Hendrix/Cragun Wedding

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FINANCIAL PEACE WILL BE OFFERED this fall at St. Paul-Borchers. The 9-week course will be held one evening a week for 1-2 hours in the adult Sunday School area. Classes will begin the week after Labor Day. When you sign up at the Welcome Center, please state your preference for which evening (Sunday through Thursday) that works best for your family. Please ask Trish if you have questions, or if you would like to take advantage of a par-tial scholarship. The materials cost per family is $100. Financial Peace is open to non-members as well as members, so invite your friends and neighbors!

JACKSON COUNTY COMMUNITY THEATER is presenting a play entitled "Dixie Swim Club" at the Royal Off-the-Square Theater in Browns-town on September 5, 6, 12, and 13 at 7:30 PM. A description of the comedy's story line is posted on the Welcome Center. Tickets for the performance are $10 each, $8 for seniors and students. If you would be interested in attend-ing the play and carpooling with a group from church, please sign up at the Welcome Center so tickets can be purchased as a group. Please indicate which date you prefer. Ques-tions? Ask Trish.

COUGAR’S DEN clothing is all 1/2 price until Sept. 6th. They are also running sales on various other items as well.

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY BAGS have been cleaned and restocked! “Thanks” to Carrie Kruse for taking the initiative to handle this task! These activity bags contain small toys, books, crayons, and coloring pages which may be used to occupy very young children during worship services. They can be found in the cry room, which is the room to the right just before you pass through the main doors into the sanctuary.

BORCHERS PRESCHOOL FUNDRAISER catalogs and order forms are at the Welcome Center. Please turn in money when you order. Orders due by September 21st. Any ques-tions, contact Carolyn Jones.

THE GUFFEY PROJECT It has been a long process, but their remodeled house is now HOME for the Guffey family. Jack Guffey would like to invite everyone from St. Paul-Borchers who assisted the family in any way to visit their home at 8472 N. County Road 300 E for an Open House celebration on Sunday, September 28

th from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

LWR KIT MONETARY DONATIONS—If you would like to give a monetary donation that would go directly toward the purchase of items for kits assembled at St. Paul-Borchers, you may do so by marking your donation for “LWR kits”or “Lutheran World Relief kits”. Donations marked in this manner may then be used to purchase items for kits during peak sale times. (Donations marked with only “LWR” or “Lutheran World Relief” are sent directly to that organization’s headquarters.)

90+ BIRTHDAYS—The Care Team is adding a special celebration to Borchers Breakfast Club. We’re honoring our 90 plus members on the Thursday following their birthday. This means September 4

th there will be birthday

cake and candles to celebrate Fred Rotert turning 90 on 9-1. Everyone is invited to breakfast that morning. BBC does not have an age requirement. Our next celebration will be for Mildred. The date will be announced in the Welcome.

FREE MOVIE FOR SENIORS 55 & older is Tuesday, September 2nd at YES! Cinema in Columbus. A carpool will leave the church parking lot at 12:15 and return between 4:00 and 5:00 PM. Please sign up at the Welcome Center so transportation can be arranged. The movie's title will be available a few days prior to the event at www.mojo1029.com. Ques-tions? Please contact Trish.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY will meet on Wednesday, September 3rd at 2:30 pm and Tuesday, September 16th at 7:00 pm.

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OUR MISSION:

Walking in Faith – Sowing Christ’s Love

The mission of St. Paul Lutheran Church is derived from our core values - the essence of

our purpose for existence and the criteria we should use to guide our congregational

decisions and actions.

Our Core Values: 1. Spirituality – to worship and to grow and

develop spiritually as Christians.

2. Outreach – To spread the message of God’s love and

grace by word and by action.

3. Service to Others – To live Christ’s message

to Love one another.

You can support the mission of our church by coming to worship, engaging in study, shar-

ing the word, bringing a friend to church, taking part in Care Team initiatives, volunteering

at church or in the community and loving one another.

We invite you to join us in this journey.

Our Response to God’s Love We Worshipped: August 17th — 8:00 am service– 127 10:15 am service — 67 Total Offerings for August 17th: $6,730.00 Spending Plan Giving — $4165.00 New Church Loan Payment — $730.00 Other Giving — $75.00 Golf Scramble — $1760.00

{The weekly amount needed to cover expenses in the 2014 Spending Plan is $5,853.00}

Those assisting with worship August 31st:

Acolytes: Adam Newkirk (8:00) Eli Wood (10:15)

Projectors: Jamie Baker (8:00) Hannah Wood (10:15)

Flowers: Delores Douglass

Welcome Center: Delores Douglass (8:00) Laberta Otte (10:15)

Readings for August 31st

1 John 4:7-21 Psalm 22:25-31

John 15:9-11

Lectors: Mark Rorick (8:00) Amy Rotert (10:15)

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NOTES:

August 24, 2014

Memory Verse: I John 4:4 4Little children, you are from God, and have conquered them; for the one who is in you is greater than the

one who is in the world.

Nineteenth Sunday of Easter

Jesus' summary of the law in today's gospel echoes our first reading

from Leviticus. We are called not only to love God with heart, soul,

and mind, but also to love our neighbor as ourselves. It is out of

such deep care that Paul shares the gospel with the Thessalonian

community. In the confession of sins, we acknowledge that we have

not loved God, neighbor, and self; yet we gather to hear the word of

forgiveness and to be strengthened by word and meal to be signs of

God's love and mercy in the world.

Readings for the Day:

Leviticus 19:1–2, 15–18- The holiness code in Leviticus urges

people to be holy because God is holy. Holiness is lived out in

partiality for and consideration of the poor and the weak. We are to

love our neighbors as ourselves. God's people exercise justice and

love in their dealings with one another.

1 Thessalonians 2:1–8- Paul uses maternal imagery to depict the

caring and nurturing relationship he shares with the Thessalonian

Christians. When he first came to their city it was not to benefit

himself but to share the gospel with them, which was his

responsibility as an apostle of Christ.

Matthew 22:34–46- Put on the spot by the Pharisees, Jesus

displays wisdom by summarizing the law of God in just two

commandments and by demonstrating the Messiah must be more

than the son of David.

‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2008 Augsburg Fortress’

Going Deeper

The purpose of this page is to provide a tool or instrument for your spiritual growth. This page

contains a brief synopsis of the readings as well as some questions for your reflection to help you go

deeper with the Word. On the back is a day by day listing of scripture readings with possible prayer

request. Individuals are listed on their day of birth—so that you might pray for them on their birthday.

Also on the back is the prayer list for the congregation. Keep on Growing Spiritually!!

Readings for the Day:

I John 4:1-6: The author encourages believers to be careful

about false prophets. We need to trust in the Spirit of God and

listen to the Word of God.

John 14:15-17: In final words to his disciples on the night of his

arrest, Jesus encourages obedience to his commandments and

speaks of the Spirit, who will be with them forever.

‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress’

Questions To Ponder:

1—What does it mean to test the spirits?

2—What does the author mean by the word ‘antichrist’?

3—What difference does it mean that the author says the we

are from God?

4—What does this text say to us today?

NOTES:

August 24, 2014

Memory Verse: I John 4:4 4Little children, you are from God, and have conquered them; for the one who is in you is greater than the

one who is in the world.

Going Deeper

The purpose of this page is to provide a tool or instrument for your spiritual growth. This page

contains a brief synopsis of the readings as well as some questions for your reflection to help you go

deeper with the Word. On the back is a day by day listing of scripture readings with possible prayer

request. Individuals are listed on their day of birth—so that you might pray for them on their birthday.

Also on the back is the prayer list for the congregation. Keep on Growing Spiritually!!

Readings for the Day:

I John 4:1-6: The author encourages believers to be careful

about false prophets. We need to trust in the Spirit of God and

listen to the Word of God.

John 14:15-17: In final words to his disciples on the night of his

arrest, Jesus encourages obedience to his commandments and

speaks of the Spirit, who will be with them forever.

‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress’

Questions To Ponder:

1—What does it mean to test the spirits?

2—What does the author mean by the word ‘antichrist’?

3—What difference does it mean that the author says the we

are from God?

4—What does this text say to us today?

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Going Deeper in Prayer

Sunday 8/24

I Samuel 4:1-22

Revelation 20:1-15

Kayla Baker, Greta Brown

World peace

Monday 8/25

I Samuel 5:1-12

Revelation 21:1-27

Derek Hoene

the unrest in Missouri

Tuesday 8/26

I Samuel 6:1-21

Revelation 22:1-21

police officers

Wednesday 8/27

I Samuel 7:1-17

Matthew 1:1-25

Drake Kleffman

food banks

Thursday 8/28

I Samuel 8:1-22

Matthew 2:1-23

Doris Rorick

Christians in South Africa

Friday 8/29

I Samuel 9:1-27

Matthew 3:1-17

Kyle Matthys

St. Paul’s youth ministry

Saturday 8/30

I Samuel 10:1-27

Matthew 4:1-25

Mitchel Paswater

people traveling for the holiday weekend

Prayer List

Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Phyllis Neidinger; Betty Hoene, Eunice Lutes, Evelyn Otte;

Geneva Hoene; Orville Schnitker

Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Andy Runge, Peggy Meahl (Sarah Rotert’s sister-

in-law); Pastor Ed and Joan Winter; Walter Von Fange (Bertha Otte’s brother in-law)

Recent Hospitalizations: Floyd Meahl; Brenda Casey (heart episode - Karen Hoene's sister), Bill Lucas

Other Prayer Request: Friends and Family of Virginia Knoke; Brian Vaughn (cancer-neighbor of

Merrell & Sara Otte); Richard Frischie (bone cancer-father of Renee Arney and Erin Rieker); Brad

Lucas (accident – Bill Lucas’ son); Missy Walker (epilepsy - Karen Hoene's niece); Linda (Schafstall)

Wischmeier (cancer); Carolyn Hughes (cancer-sister of Jo McGrew); Linda Witkemper (cancer—friend

of Benny Kleffman); Nancy Greathouse (cancer—friend of Kathy Kleffman); Vicky Ent (cancer—friend

of Judy Wonning); Matt; Ava Lewis (Nephroblastomatosis—2 yr. old friend of Charlena Warfield);

James Otte; Rex Sipes (cancer—friend of Dennis and Vickey Otte); Tom Elkins; Mandy Wessel (cancer-

friend of Carolyn Jones); Jeannie Isaacs (physical health-cousin of Karen Hoene); Kristie Wessel

(Tracey Engelau’s sister); Tom Harris (cancer-friend of Leah Otte); Claudine Rowe (cancer- friend of

Bill & Marlis Kidd); Amy Siefker (cancer reoccurrence - niece of Karen Hoene); Frances Lamberson

(Terri DeVoe’s Mother); Shirley Darlage Duncan (cancer-friend of Dena Schafstall);

Prayers for those in Military Service: DJ Snyder (Cathy Wente’s nephew); Steven Rieker (Jerry &

Pixie Otte’s Grandson); Chad Brigdon, Evan Marshall, Tyler Kruse

(Names will be on the prayer list for 4 weeks, if you want the request extended, you may re-submit your request.)

Going Deeper in Prayer

Sunday 8/24

I Samuel 4:1-22

Revelation 20:1-15

Kayla Baker, Greta Brown

World peace

Monday 8/25

I Samuel 5:1-12

Revelation 21:1-27

Derek Hoene

the unrest in Missouri

Tuesday 8/26

I Samuel 6:1-21

Revelation 22:1-21

police officers

Wednesday 8/27

I Samuel 7:1-17

Matthew 1:1-25

Drake Kleffman

food banks

Thursday 8/28

I Samuel 8:1-22

Matthew 2:1-23

Doris Rorick

Christians in South Africa

Friday 8/29

I Samuel 9:1-27

Matthew 3:1-17

Kyle Matthys

St. Paul’s youth ministry

Saturday 8/30

I Samuel 10:1-27

Matthew 4:1-25

Mitchel Paswater

people traveling for the holiday weekend

Prayer List

Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Phyllis Neidinger; Betty Hoene, Eunice Lutes, Evelyn Otte;

Geneva Hoene; Orville Schnitker

Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Andy Runge, Peggy Meahl (Sarah Rotert’s sister-

in-law); Pastor Ed and Joan Winter; Walter Von Fange (Bertha Otte’s brother in-law)

Recent Hospitalizations: Floyd Meahl; Brenda Casey (heart episode - Karen Hoene's sister), Bill Lucas

Other Prayer Request: Friends and Family of Virginia Knoke; Brian Vaughn (cancer-neighbor of

Merrell & Sara Otte); Richard Frischie (bone cancer-father of Renee Arney and Erin Rieker); Brad

Lucas (accident – Bill Lucas’ son); Missy Walker (epilepsy - Karen Hoene's niece); Linda (Schafstall)

Wischmeier (cancer); Carolyn Hughes (cancer-sister of Jo McGrew); Linda Witkemper (cancer—friend

of Benny Kleffman); Nancy Greathouse (cancer—friend of Kathy Kleffman); Vicky Ent (cancer—friend

of Judy Wonning); Matt; Ava Lewis (Nephroblastomatosis—2 yr. old friend of Charlena Warfield);

James Otte; Rex Sipes (cancer—friend of Dennis and Vickey Otte); Tom Elkins; Mandy Wessel (cancer-

friend of Carolyn Jones); Jeannie Isaacs (physical health-cousin of Karen Hoene); Kristie Wessel

(Tracey Engelau’s sister); Tom Harris (cancer-friend of Leah Otte); Claudine Rowe (cancer- friend of

Bill & Marlis Kidd); Amy Siefker (cancer reoccurrence - niece of Karen Hoene); Frances Lamberson

(Terri DeVoe’s Mother); Shirley Darlage Duncan (cancer-friend of Dena Schafstall);

Prayers for those in Military Service: DJ Snyder (Cathy Wente’s nephew); Steven Rieker (Jerry &

Pixie Otte’s Grandson); Chad Brigdon, Evan Marshall, Tyler Kruse

(Names will be on the prayer list for 4 weeks, if you want the request extended, you may re-submit your request.)