Sunday Bulletin, Aug 31

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: Roger & Delores Douglass (8:00)
Larry & Linda Guinn (10:15)
Lectors: Leah Otte (8:00)
Amy Rotert (10:15)
Acolytes: Eliana Baker (8:00)
Sarah Davis (10:15)
Projectors: Jamie Baker (8:00)
Hannah Wood (10:15)
Flowers: Need volunteer
Welcome Center: Delores Douglass (8:00)
Laberta Otte (10:15)




August 31, 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: Monday-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.
CONGRATULATIONS to Sara and Nathan Rapp on
the birth of a son, Wade Everett. He joins big brother,
Benjamin. Proud grandparents are Linda and Everett
Newkirk.

SCOOP OF FAITH—Thanks to everyone who made it
another year of fun and success despite the rain! We
had 9 different ice cream entries. WINGS raised ap-
proximately $1000 for further improvements at the pic-
nic grove. Winners were Eliana Baker and Hannah
Wood.

BOOK BUZZ has chosen “The Ladies Room” by Car-
olyn Brown for their September book. They will meet
on September 22 at 1:00 pm in the narthex. The book
for October will be “House Rules” by Jodi Picoult.

REGULAR SUNDAY SCHOOL begins on Sunday,
September 7th. Teachers this year are: Preschool—
Jamie Baker; Kindergarten-1st grade—Leah Otte; 2nd
-3rd grade—Debbie Herbert; 4th-5th grade—Amy
Shaw and Marj Rust; 6th-8th grade—Troy and Susan
Kaiser, and High School—Amelia Shaw.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE is next Sunday, Sep-
tember 7th in the preschool room from 8:00 am until
12:00 pm. A sign-up sheet is located at the Welcome
Center.

FREE MOVIE FOR SENIORS 55 & older is Tuesday,
September 2nd at YES! Cinema in Columbus. A car-
pool will leave the church parking lot at 12:15 and re-
turn 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. Questions? Please
contact Trish.

DAVE RAMSEY'S FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSI-
TY course, led by Debra Schill, will take place in the
Adult Sunday School room beginning Sunday, Sep-
tember 7th, at 6:30 PM. The class will continue for 9
weeks, and there is still room to get involved. Please
sign up TODAY at the Welcome Center if you are in-
terested. Cost for the materials used in the course is
$100 per family. Teens are invited to attend with their
parents, and childcare will be available for younger
children. If you have questions or if you would like to
take advantage of a partial scholarship to cover costs,
please contact Trish at 812-371-1018. Financial
Peace is open to all, so feel free to invite friends and
neighbors to sign up, too!

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY will meet on Wednes-
day, September 3rd at 2:30 pm and Tuesday, Septem-
ber 16th at 7:00 pm. Any questions, please talk to
Connie Knoke or Michelle Wood.

DEVOTIONAL SERVICE will be held in the Borchers
Chapel on Thursday, September 4th at 8:30 am.
CALENDAR

This week: August 31st-September 6th

Today 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
5:00 pm Hendrix/Cragun Rehearsal
Saturday 6th 5:30 pm Hendrix/Cragun Wedding

Next week: September 7th-September 13th
Sunday 7th Kid’s Praise & Kid’s Bells Team 2 both services
Blood Drive
8:00 am LBW Worship
9:15 am Sunday School
10:15 am WOV Communion
11:30 am Tweeners to Rascal’s Fun Zone
Monday 8th 9:00 am Preschool
7:00 pm Church Council
Wednesday 10th 9:00 am Preschool
4:00 pm TREATS
Thursday 11th 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club
Friday 12th 9:00 am Preschool
7:00 pm Otte/Mousa Rehearsal
Saturday 13th 5:30 pm Otte/Mousa Wedding
KID’S PRAISE GROUP will practice on Wednesday,
September 3rd at 6:30 pm. Any children grades K-5
are invited to join us!

RASCAL’S FUN ZONE—Tweeners will be going to
Rascal’s Fun Zone on Sunday, September 7th.
Please sign up today in the office. We need driv-
ers too! Bring lunch to eat at the church before we
leave. We will leave at 12:00 pm and be back at the
church by 5:00 pm. Cost is $10 for church members
and $20 for friends.

90+ BIRTHDAYS—The Care Team is adding a spe-
cial celebration to Borchers Breakfast Club. We’re
honoring our 90 plus members on the Thursday fol-
lowing 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.

RUTH CIRCLE will meet on Thursday, September
4th at Laberta Otte’s home at 7:30 pm. The Bible
Study leader is Shirley Lewis.

WINGS will meet on Thursday, September 4th at
7:00 pm in the fellowship hall. Mandy Otte is the
hostess.

ARTFEST will be held Saturday, September 6th at
Southern Indiana Center for the Arts from 11:00 am-
7:00 pm. Art demos, music and lots of activities will
be there. Our own, Amy Pierceall will be singing from
2:00 pm-3:00 pm.

TREATS will meet on Wednesday, September 10th.
Please bring a can of corn. The menu will be fried
chicken, mac and cheese, green beans and jello.
Meal will start at 6:00 pm and will finish around 6:30
pm.

FOOD PANTRY item for September is tuna. Please
place your donations in the basket by the main en-
trance or in the wooden box by the kitchen.

HELPERS NEEDED—If you would like to help with
projectors, be a lector , or help assemble the newslet-
ter for mailing, please let Michelle know.

JACKSON COUNTY COMMUNITY THEATER is pre-
senting a play entitled "Dixie Swim Club" at the Roy-
al Off-the-Square Theater in Brownstown on Sep-
tember 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 inter-
ested in attending 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. Questions?
Ask Trish.

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

CROSSLIFE MINISTRIES AUXILIARY is having
their Fall Luncheon and Bake Sale on October 17th
at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Please sign up at
the Welcome Center to donate food items. Sign up
by September 21st.

PLATE PALS PROGRAM at Schneck Medical Cen-
ter is looking for volunteers of all ages to assist pa-
tients at meal times while having a friendly conver-
sation. An informational meeting will be held on
Tuesday, September 9th at 10:00 am or Thursday,
September 11th at 6:00 pm in Room Suite 130 in
the Jackson Medical Building. Additional infor-
mation is at the Welcome Center.

LWR KIT MONETARY DONATIONS—If you would
like to give a monetary donation that would go di-
rectly toward the purchase of items for kits assem-
bled at St. Paul-Borchers, you may do so by mark-
ing 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 or-
ganization’s headquarters.)




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 24th — 8:00 am service– 127 10:15 am service —
67

Total Offerings for August 24th: $7029.70
Spending Plan Giving — $3399.70 New Church Loan Payment — $3300.00
Other Giving — $330.00

{The weekly amount needed to cover expenses in the 2014 Spending Plan is $5,853.00}
Those assisting with worship September 7
th
:

Acolytes: Anna Holle
(8:00)
Ariel Douglass (10:15)

Projectors: Kaelen Eglen (8:00)
Chloe Bryden (10:15)

Flowers: Moriah Hendrix/Ben Cragun

Welcome Center: Shirley Lewis
(8:00)
Judy Wonning (10:15)

Readings for September 7
th


Genesis 6:16-22; 9:8-15
Psalm 46
Matthew 8:23-27


Lectors:
Mark Rorick (8:00)
Ed Devoe (10:15)

NOTES:

August 31,
2014

Memory Verse: I John 4:7
7
Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and
knows God.




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 4:7-21: We love God and others because God first loved
us. We cannot say we love God, whom we have not seen, while
hating fellow Christians, whom we regularly see. Love toward
God is to be matched by love toward others because the essence
of God is love.

John 15:9-11: On the night of his arrest, Jesus delivers a final
testimony to his disciples to help them in the days ahead. Here,
he repeats the most important of all his commands, that they love
one another.

‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress’


Questions To Ponder:
1—What does it mean that whoever does not love does not
know God?
2—What is an atoning sacrifice?
3—How does God abide in us?
4—What does it mean that there is no fear in love?
5—Why is it that we must love our brothers and sisters?
6—What does this text say to us today?




NOTES:
August 31,
2014

Memory Verse: I John 4:7
7
Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and
knows God.




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 4:7-21: We love God and others because God first loved
us. We cannot say we love God, whom we have not seen, while
hating fellow Christians, whom we regularly see. Love toward
God is to be matched by love toward others because the essence
of God is love.

John 15:9-11: On the night of his arrest, Jesus delivers a final
testimony to his disciples to help them in the days ahead. Here,
he repeats the most important of all his commands, that they love
one another.

‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress’


Questions To Ponder:
1—What does it mean that whoever does not love does not
know God?
2—What is an atoning sacrifice?
3—How does God abide in us?
4—What does it mean that there is no fear in love?
5—Why is it that we must love our brothers and sisters?
6—What does this text say to us today?


Going Deeper in Prayer






Sunday 8/31
I Samuel 11:1-15
Matthew 5:1-48
 World peace

Monday 9/1
I Samuel 12:1-25
Matthew 6:1-34
 Fred Rotert, Betty Moorman, Bryce Rorick
 people looking for unemployment


Tuesday 9/2
I Samuel 13:1-23
Matthew 7:1-29
 Jack Rosenberger
 people experiencing conflict within
relationships




























Wednesday 9/3
I Samuel 14:1-52
Matthew 8:1-34
 Matt Schafstall, Tyson Marshall
 people on parole

Thursday 9/4
I Samuel 15:1-35
Matthew 9:1-38
 Linda Newkirk, Tyler Kruse
 Christians in Indonesia

Friday 9/5
I Samuel 16:1-23
Matthew 10:1-42
 St. Paul’s music ministry

Saturday 9/6
I Samuel 17:1-58
Matthew 11:1-30
 congregational leadership






























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: Brenda Casey (heart episode - Karen Hoene's sister), Bill Lucas, Jeanette
Kruse

Other Prayer Request: Kalee Allbering (cancer-friend of Linda Guinn); Gary Bradley (waiting for
heart transplant-friend of Carolyn Jones); Joe Ross (physical health-father of Beth Claycamp); Carolyn
Ross (pulmonary hypertension-mother of Beth Claycamp); 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; 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 8/31
I Samuel 11:1-15
Matthew 5:1-48
 World peace

Monday 9/1
I Samuel 12:1-25
Matthew 6:1-34
 Fred Rotert, Betty Moorman, Bryce Rorick
 people looking for unemployment


Tuesday 9/2
I Samuel 13:1-23
Matthew 7:1-29
 Jack Rosenberger
 people experiencing conflict within
relationships



Wednesday 9/3
I Samuel 14:1-52
Matthew 8:1-34
 Matt Schafstall, Tyson Marshall
 people on parole

Thursday 9/4
I Samuel 15:1-35
Matthew 9:1-38
 Linda Newkirk, Tyler Kruse
 Christians in Indonesia

Friday 9/5
I Samuel 16:1-23
Matthew 10:1-42
 St. Paul’s music ministry

Saturday 9/6
I Samuel 17:1-58
Matthew 11:1-30
 congregational leadership



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: Brenda Casey (heart episode - Karen Hoene's sister), Bill Lucas, Jeanette
Kruse

Other Prayer Request: Kalee Allbering (cancer-friend of Linda Guinn); Gary Bradley (waiting for
heart transplant-friend of Carolyn Jones); Joe Ross (physical health-father of Beth Claycamp); Carolyn
Ross (pulmonary hypertension-mother of Beth Claycamp); 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; 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.)