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JUNE
Wednesday, 1st
1:00 pm Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm Men of St. Paul’s****SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE****
Thursday, 2nd
7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
Saturday, 4th
9:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal YARD SALE
Sunday, 5th
8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal9:15 am Choir Rehearsal10:00 am Worship Service/Communion
Sunday School11:30 am Children’s Choir
Humor = Health w/lunch12:00 noon Car Wash1:30 pm Elijah’s Promise6:00 pm Youth Groups
Wednesday, 8th
1:00 pm Adult Bible Study
Thursday, 9th
7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
Saturday, 11th
9:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal
Sunday, 12th
8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal9:15 am Choir Rehearsal10:00 am Worship Service
Sunday School11:30 am Children’s Choir
Monday, 13th
7:30 pm Consistory
Thursday, 16th
****TIDINGS DEADLINE****
Saturday, 18th
9:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal
Sunday, 19th FATHER’S DAY8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal9:30 am Summer Choir Rehearsal10:00 am Worship Service
Saturday, 25th
9:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal
Sunday, 26th GRADUATION SUNDAY8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal9:30 am Hymn Sing10:00 am Worship Service
Monday, 27th
7:30 pm Ministry Teams
Pastor Rich takes Friday Off.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
June 4 – Yard SaleJuly 4 – Duck RaceJuly 9-16 – SYG Mission TripJuly 25-29 – Vacation Bible SchoolJuly 31 – Hymn SingAugust 28 – Hymn Sing
JUNE 2016Greetings:"For as the body is one and has many parts, and all the parts of that body, though many, are one body-so also is Christ.” - 1 Corinthians 12:12
Every team has them. Most of us have even played the role ourselves, but no one really likes to. It's the role of the bench-warmer.
There are only so many players who can play at one time, and every team has players who sit on the bench more than they play in the game. But does this make them any less of a team member than one of the starters?
No way! The role of a bench-warmer is simply different, than that of a starter. Bench-warmers have big roles in contributing to practices, developing team spirit, and in giving necessary breaks to the starters. In 2 Samuel 20:14-22, we find a story about a wise woman who saved her whole city from being destroyed. Her name was never mentioned, and later in the book of Ecclesiastes, she is referred to as a wise man! But this doesn't by any means diminish the fact that she took it upon herself to fulfill a very important role, finding out why Joab was trying to destroy her city. She played the part of the unsung hero-the bench-warmer; the second-stringer-and did it well.
Each player on a team is vital to that team's success. The starters are important, but they aren't the only players of value. The bench provides much-needed relief and support that enables a team to succeed. Not every player will have their names written in the record books, but sometimes it's the unsung hero who changes the tempo of a game or even scores the winning goal. Today, whether you are a starter or a reserve, know that you are a valuable part of the team and that the Lord has put you in a position to contribute to the success of the group. Take the opportunity He has given you to love and serve those around you and to do it with excellence that brings Him glory.
This devotional comes from the Fellowship of Christian Athletes daily devotional.
The truth it expresses can be said of the church. You have those members who are every day players, the consistory, the Sunday school teachers, the praise team, the choir, the staff, the planners and the workers. Then you have those members who are pew sitters and wannabe pew sitters. They faithfully worship while sitting in the pew or confined to their home because of a variety of reasons who offer their gifts and prayers in support of God’s team, the church.
The point is whatever role you play in the ministry of the church it is an important role in advancing the ministry God calls us to do.
GodspeedPastor Rich
WORSHIP5 - COMMUNIONGalatians 1:11-24A Life Worth Living
12Galatians 2:15-21You Have the Right
19 - FATHER’S DAYHebrews 11:7-9Obeying When I Don’t Understand
26 - GRADUATION SUNDAYHebrews 11:8-10, 27Persisting When I Don’t Feel Like It
PRAYER of the MONTHWe celebrate God, the Holy Spirit, who:Everywhere and always gives birth and renews life;Frees us from the guilt of sin;Teaches us the Word;Claims us in the waters of baptism;Feeds us the body and blood of Christ;Gives us faith to receive God's gift of salvation. We celebrate the gift of the Spirit who empowers us to: Pray without ceasing;Proclaim with boldness the coming kingdom of God;Heal the sick and comfort the grieving;Work for peace, justice and the reconciliation of the world;Live in freedom as Christ's beloved.In Pentecostal power we celebrate God's Spirit! Hallelujah! Amen.
COMMUNION OFFERINGThe communion offering distributed in June will support the Senior Youth group Mission Trip.This year’s destination is Chattanooga, TN.
CONFIRMATIONWith open hearts we welcome the following 13 youth who confessed their faith in Jesus Christ on May 15.Hannah Arthur, Zachary Bernstein, Gabrilla Ciccone, Juliana Ciccone, Nathan Devine, Shane Dwyer, Alyssa Hahn, Amanda Keiser, Kali Maynard, Dustyn Pellicane, Diana Rucinski, Lillian Torres, Maya Wesen
HUMOR = HEALTHSunday, June 5th 11:30AM
Stay after church for lunch learn how
humor can enhance your health.Linda Shanabrook will tell how a laugh a day can keep the doctor away.
CAR WASHSUN. JUNE 5TH
12:00PM - 4:00PMAll free will donations will be used to help defray our mission trip expenses.
Sr. YOUTH GROUP Sun. June 5
We will be washing cars from 12:00pm to 4:00pm to raise funds for our mission trip.
Bring towels to dry with.
MEN OF ST. PAUL’SAll men of St. Paul’s church family are invited to join us on WEDNESDAY,JUNE 1 at 6:30pm in the social hall for supper and fellowship
2016 FINANCIALS Thru May Yr. to DateIncome $17,506.74 $81,834.23Expense $21,043.70 $88,694.98Gain/(Loss) $ (3,536.96) $ (6,860.74)
GRADUATION SUNDAYSUNDAY, JUNE 26
We will honor all our graduates on Sunday, June 26 during our 10am worship service. If you are a graduate, please contact the church office at 732-828-0020 [email protected] need your name, school you are graduating from and if you are furthering your education the name of the school of higher learning you will be going to.
GIVEGoing to be away from church this Sunday? Remember to give by giving now.Texting SPUCC to 77977;Click on the donation link on our website: www.stpaulsmilltownnj.orgUse our FREE church APP.
Cave Quest VBS July 25 to July 29.
At Cave Quest, kids explore what it means to follow Jesus through dark times. Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and dig into yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of Jesus’ love, and test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos they’ll take home and play with all summer long. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings.
DUCK RACE
On Saturday July 4th the St. Paul’s Sr. Youth Group will launch 1,000 rubber ducks off the West side of the Main St. Bridge. The ducks will race under the bridge, over the falls and make their way to the railroad trestle to raise money for their mission trip this summer.The first 10 ducks across the finish line will each win a $100 gift card.
You can adopt a duck for as little as $5. or can adopt a raft of ducks (5 ducks) for $20. For you non math people you are getting an extra duck with each raft you buy.
GLOBAL GRACE CAFEIf you are around during the day please consider coming out for delicious food!
The cafe will happen 5 days a week in the social hall at the Highland Park Reformed Church. The cafe is open 9:30am-2:00pm.
It's a great place for Excellent Fair Trade Coffee ($1 cups, .50 refills)Delicious morning pastriesAmazing full lunch menu of food from around the globe
It's also a great place forFree wi-fi for business meetings for social group gatherings/book clubs etc...
The Cafe is creating a new local economic engine that supports the efforts of HPR church and Interfaith-RISE (Refugee and Immigrant Services and Empowerment) which was created to help refugees seeking asylum.
WAS IT YOU WHO ASKED?Several people have asked if there are plans for another adult retreat. The answer is NOW, YES. The date will be October 14-16, 2016The place will be Harvey Cedars Bible Conference Center on Long Beach Island.The cost will be $150 per adult.IF you are interested you must act FAST.
The deadline for reserving the rooms is June 15th.Send an email to [email protected] - Retreat YES
MISSED CHURCH?We got YOU covered!
You can see and hear the morning message by going to our Facebook page.Every effort will be made to post the message by mid Sunday afternoon.Next time you are away go to our website. Let us know what you think.
THANK YOU…To those who served at Elijah’s Promise on May 1st.
Grace KothariLorraine FiseziKimberly GeorgeMargaret Schmidt
Our next date to serve at Elijah’s Promise is June 5th.
Following are the steps involved in this project:. Every first Sunday of the month we
gather at 2:00 pm at 21 Nelson St. in New Brunswick.
. Prepare the food and serve between 2:00 pm & 4:30 pm.
We invite volunteers to be part of this noble cause. If you are interested, please contact Margaret Schmidt at 732-390-0169.
*************************** NOTICE TO ALL
In an effort to cut costs, only shut-ins and out of area members (without email) will have the Tidings mailed to them. If you have an email address, please allow us to
send your Tidings via email. Send a note to this effect to [email protected]
Hard copies of the Tidings are available in the Narthex. Please take a copy after worship.***************************
Our church yard sale will coincide will the Milltown Wide Garbage Sale on June 4th.
Here is how you can help:*Donate items to the church to sell. You can bring your sellable items to church.
*Purchase a spot in our parking lot and have your own sale.
*Help the day before and day of the sale setting up, selling and taking down.
*Make signs to help inform the public of our sale.
Robin Sullivan has graciously offered to spear head the church’s yard sale.She would love to hear from you.You can contact Robin at: 732-565-3669
LETTERS...
Dear Rich & Everyone at St. Paul’sThank you all so much for sharing your generosity, (communion offering of $768) your gifts and your church’s spaces with us! We are truly blessed!
Sue Dowling, MSWINC Executive Director
Dear Congregation,Words cannot describe how greateful we are to you for your generous gift to our family. This past year has been the most difficult in our lives and has posed enormous challenges for us in many different ways. It is overwhelming the devastation that cancer causes and it is because of the grace and goodness of our friends, family and community that we are still able to fight this fight. Your kindness will help alleviate some of the burden that this disease has caused us and help us contnue this difficult journey. We thank you wholeheartedly.
With love and respect,Kate, Carl, Julian & Josephine
Dear Pastor Weyer & Congregation,On behalf of our entire Post 25 (Joyce Kilmer/American Legion) membership family (Post, Auxiliary and Squadron) we would like to thank you for this kind thought and donation. This donation is a great help towards our support to the community and Veteran’s in need. We will use these funds wisely.
For God and CountryRonald D. DixonCommander
Music at St. Paul’s
HOW ST PAUL’S PIPE ORGAN INFLUENCED MY LIFE
By December 1953 I had completed over three years of private piano instruction after starting at the age of 8 years. I was already playing hymns for my Sunday School opening devotional exercises each week. I loved playing the hymns! I was also singing in the Junior Choir and attending worship services regularly.
Our music director invited the choir to attend a Christmas Candlelight Evening Service at the (then) St Pauls’ Evangelical and Reformed Church in Milltown the third week in December. She was aware of the extensive music program that the director George E. Christ had developed. (Mr. Christ served St Paul’s as Music Director an unprecedented 42 years until his retirement in 1957.)I remember being seated in the middle of the sanctuary on the left side and marveling at the beauty of the interior, which was bathed in soft candlelight. Everyone was peacefully silent. Suddenly the organ prelude began. (It was the pipe organ arrangement of Gesu Bambino – The Infant Jesus composed by Pietro Yon.) I listened in disbelief! The sounds coming from this organ were glorious! More than 60 years later I remember Mr. Christ’s thrilling rendition.
Later that evening I told my parents I wanted to learn how to play the organ. They contacted Mr. Christ and he agreed to teach me. Every two weeks I would receive lessons on St Paul’s organ. I was allowed to practice on it two evenings during the week. After four years of instruction with Mr. Christ I received my first position as an Organist and Choirmaster at St George’s Episcopal Church in Helmetta, New Jersey. During the next 51 years I continued to serve in the Ministry of Music as a second profession at various churches in the United States and Germany.
The organ at St. Paul’s was installed in 1947 by the M. P. Moeller Company, which was based in Hagerstown, Maryland. In 2017 the organ will have served 70 years in the music ministry. It has uplifted innumerable numbers of worshippers. I am praying the current and future congregational members will provide the resources to preserve and maintain this instrument, which is so important to the history of St. Paul’s and its role in worship.
Peter M. Zawadsky, M.D.Assistant Professor of PediatricsUniformed Services University of the Health SciencesBethesda, Maryland
CHOIR REHEARSALS
Children’s Choir will finish its 2015-16 year on Sun., June 12 with a pizza party.
Adult Choir will have its last Thurs. rehearsal on June 9.
All are invited to sing in the summer choir beginning on June 19. Join us at 9:30 am to
learn an easy anthem. No robes, processing, or week-to-week commitment!
HYMN SINGS
Our Summer Hymn Sings will be:
Sunday, June 26; Sunday, July 31; Sunday, Aug. 28
Come to the sanctuary at 9:30 am to sing some favorites before our morning worship. Requests appreciated!
Organ Fund Drive
Did you know that our pipe organ will be 70 years old in 2017? This instrument has served our worship well and should continue to do so long into the future. We do, however, have some parts that need rebuilding!
Our organ includes many leather and felt components, that at 70 years of age, are quite brittle. For example, the mechanisms that open and close the shades and control the overall volume are gradually failing.
St. Paul’s has an Organ Fund to deal with major repairs such as these. Over the coming weeks and months, we will be
soliciting donations to this fund. Expect to see an envelope in the mail inviting you to contribute.
For more details about the work or the organ itself, talk to Emily. She would be happy to answer questions or give you a tour of this large instrument!
HEAD USHERS FOR
JUNE5 Consistory Team #312 Julie Park19 Grace Kothari Father’s Day26 Sue Hoiberg Graduation Sunday
GREETERS FOR
JUNE4 Bunny Theurich12 Ken Skalla19 Sandy Muller26 Gary Holsten Jr. & Debbie Holsten
*Greeters are asked to arrive at church by 9:20 a.m.
GREETER COORDINATOR Judy Skalla
CONSISTORY MINUTESMay 9th, 2016
In Attendance: Rebecca Jones, Sean Sullivan, Steve Kircher, Greg Reeves, Don Wesen, Julie Park, Joanne Ciaccio, John Garback, and Pastor Rich Weyer
Steve K. called the meeting to order at 7:35pm; consistory acting as committee for this meeting until a quorum is present. Pastor Rich began meeting with a video devotional from Right Now Media, presenting the question, “What would people (congregation and community members) say about St. Paul’s Church” in one sentence.
April’s minutes were approved, Motioned by John G./seconded by Sean S.
Correspondence:-Letters from the Interfaith Network of Care and American Legion thanking St. Paul’s for their support and donations. -Milltown Fourth of July Committee sent a letter asking for a donation and paperwork needed to sign up to participate in this year’s parade. M/S/C to make a $600 donation.-Sunny Delight sent email regarding date of distribution, which will be picked up on May 19th.
Finances: No report
Consistory: Communion: May 15th: Pentecost/Confirmation Sunday, Team 2June 5th: Team 3
Communion Offering:June: Senior Youth Group for the 2016 Mission Trip-Consistory discussed making a donation to the VWF in the upcoming months.
Worship: -May 29th Bruce Anglin will be preaching, looking for a liturgist to volunteer to assist with service.
Wine and Beer Tasting Fundraising Event: September 24 - We are looking for people to help with soliciting local businesses to donate raffle items for the baskets auctioned off at the event. There is a letter made that will need to be
submitted when a business is asked explaining the event and the request for donations. Please see Pastor Rich or call the church office if interested in making this event a continued success.
Ministry Teams: Church and Family: -Rada Sale, the account to purchase items will be open until March of next year, however if interest in making a purchase please stop by the social hall in May to look at a catalogue and submit order or go to our website - www.stpaulsmilltownnj.org
-Church Yard Sale: If church/community members are looking to drop off items to be sold, rather than buy a space, please drop items off in the youth group room next to the social hall. Please call the church office for more details.
-Brook Health Care Luncheon will be held on June 5th, after church in the social hall. The topic will be Health Benefits of Humor.
-Annual Church Outdoor Worship and Picnic will be held on Sept 11th, at Albert Ave park.
Spiritual Life:-Called to Care Ministry has begun with the institution of the Flower Ministry. We currently have four families helping to make this ministry a success. If you are interested in volunteering sign up forms are located in the church narthex. We will begin to deliver the altar and chancel flowers left after worship in June to our home bound.
-Sunday sermons will now be posted on the St. Paul’s facebook page. We have seen an improvement in viewers and the ability to reach members of the community and church better than with the use of Youtube. Look for this week’s sermon on the site within the upcoming week!
-We will be participating in the annual Milltown Fourth of July parade, we are looking for volunteers to walk with the float, help decorate, and clean up.
Education:-Sunday School is planning a coffee hour to thank the teachers for a year of hard work and dedication to the children of St. Paul’s.
-The Vera Bradley Fundraiser was able to net $5,400 dollars in support of youth group’s 2016 Mission Trip. Letters will be mailed out to the parents of the kids participating soon with information and itinerary for the trip.
-The Duck Race on July 4th is still in need of volunteers to help set up, sell ducks, and clean up after the race.
-Adult Education: Evaluation of the Wednesday afternoon classes will be taking place, looking into
changing to evening times and classes throughout the week to better reach more people interested in a Bible study.
-Vacation Sunday School will be July 25-29, we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to be teachers and assistance. Please contact church office if interested.
Property:-On May10th the retro fitting of the office, choir room light, and track lighting will be finished.
-Solar Energy: no progress as of this date.
-The social hall floor will be waxed on May 13th. -Gold Medal scheduled to service A/C units on May 16th.
-Looking for estimates for paving the west driveway leading to the education building, as well as fixing and updating the outside stairs that lead in the chapel and Sunday school room.
-Spring/Fall Clean Up Day to be scheduled.
Old Business:-Emily is progress with attaining additional bids for repairing the pipe organ.
New Business:-Kathy Shanabrook expressed her willingness to serve on consistory. -Pastor Rich will be away for a week of Continuing Education May 25th-31st.-Adult Retreat at Harvey Cedars - looking for dates in October.
Future Dates:May 11th: Consistory Meets with the Confirmation ClassMay 23rd: Ministry Team Meeting at 7:30 in the Social Hall, all are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Pastor Rich lead prayer to conclude the meeting.
Adjournment at 8:59pm, motioned by Don W./seconded by Greg R.
Respectfully Submitted, Rebecca Jones
MEMORIAL FUND
DOROTHY BRACKMANJane Osman
ELIZABETH & HARRY L. HUBBSIrma Hubbs
DORIS PAGANOJoseph & Lois Ryczkowski
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
CHARLES J. SOULEA, JR.Helen SouleaNancy Soulea
ORGAN FUND
Patrick & Suzanne Dowling
ARLENE KUHLTHAU’S 100TH BIRTHDAY
Raymond & Karen RobersonDonald & Elizabeth Lewis
CHARLES STEWARTRuth KarrenMarjorie CongerFran ChristFrederick EckfeldGeorge & Ethel Corrado
Doris Weber
Memory of all deceased loved onesArlene Mowery
Emily Sensenbach-Gopal
ST. PAUL’S CHURCHFounded in 1872
So. Main St. & W. Lakewood Ave.
Rev. Richard H. Weyer, Pastor
Emily Sensenbach-Gopal, Director of Music
Church Office 732 828-0020FAX # 732 828-0027
Please leave a message if no one is available.
Church Secretary Mrs. Carol LagowskiOffice hours: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Financial Secretary Mrs. Debbie Paley (address inquiries to church office)
Please address all financial inquiries to the Church Office.
NEXT TIDINGS DEADLINE – Thursday, June 16th
NEXT COMMUNION DATEJune 5
2016 CONSISTORYElders:
Dianne AndreulaJoanne CiaccioFrank DevineRebecca Jones
Julie ParkGreg ReevesDon Wesen
Deacons:John GarbackSteve Kircher
Dick MacDowellRobert RamsenChuck RucinskiEmma RumenSean Sullivan
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change, email change, marriage, separation/divorce, death, birth, adoption, adult child(ren) moving out, or a family member being moved to a rehab. or nursing home.We would like to keep our membership list up-to-date, but we need YOUR cooperation to do so!
ST. PAUL’S CHURCH62 South Main StreetMilltown, NJ 08850(732) 828-0020
JUNE, 2016
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
DATES TO REMEMBER:June 1 – Men of St. Paul’sJune 4 – Yard SaleJune 5 – Communion
Elijah’s Promise Humor = Health w/lunch Car Wash
June 19 – Father’s DayJune 26 – Graduation Sunday
TIDINGSWorship Service 10:00 a.m.Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Rev. Richard H. Weyer, Pastor
DATED MATERIALMay 25, 2016