St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

910 Marne Highway Hainesport, New Jersey 08036-2666

Office Phone: 609.267.0740 Fax: 609.267.3798

E-Mail: stpaulslutheran@stpaulsh.org

Ministers - All Members! Jeffrey Alexander,

Council Vice President Beverly Grazioli,

Sunday School Director Rosanne Scassero, Church Secretary

Karen McMahon, Business Manager Denisemarie Ramos,

Director of Music The Rev. Elaine C. Quincey,

Interim Pastor

Keep these folks in your prayers… ...those who are hospitalized, ill or other: George Adams, Jackie Anderson, Lauren, Belle,

Sandi Berry, Fred Bertram, Steve Blum, Charlie Bohlen, Mark Boughen, Jeanne Breon, David Bulanauski, Viola Christensen, Ginny Cliver, Dennis Beatty Cooper, Amanda Costa, Bethany Costa, Erin Craig, Cheryl Crain, Nina Davis, Joseph Denphy, Brian Drea, Eilyn Doe, Barbara Earl, Jane Emrick, Sharon Favaloro, Evan Frank, Russell Franks, Clif Fernandez, Ernie Ferreny, Vandra French, Marge Gardner, Chris Giroso, Dale Hansen, Kathy Hanuscin, Holly Hilferty, Alice Izzo, Rina Johnson, Janice Kaminski, David Keithly, Katie Kish, Gladys Kleinknecht, Keith Kleinknecht, Richard Leonhard, Elaine Lutz, Bill Magyar, Art Mahnken, Dennis Marks, Edward McLaughlin, Mary Meddahi, Gordon Moran, Elaine Orosz, Doris Palmer, Agnes Pape, Marilyn Parent, Martha Paul, Samuel Paul, Hans Ritt, Tim Shell, Darrell Soltesz, Julia Stanz, Bob Thomas, Katherine Thul, Donald Timony, Sheila Tolliver, Amanda Williams, Carole Winter, Christina Wood

...those who have long-term illnesses: Gerri Burns, Phil Boettge, Edith Crane, Robert Cross, Jack Dickson, Bob Grover, Arlene Kaye, Matthew Ottenwess, Virginia Sandstrom, Kathy Strano, Justin Vinluan, Violet P. Wise.

...those who are homebound: Marcy Boettge, Victor Bush, Jane Challendar,

Walt Cliver, Fran Craig, Millie Guenther, John Johnson, Alice Karis, Nancy McKeown, Shirley Worthington

...those who mourn: Carol Ambrozaitis and family on the passing of her

husband, Emmanuel (Mike) Ambrozaitis John Johnson and family on the passing of his

wife, Gussie ...those in the military or other service: Michael Cobb, Navy, in Jacksonville, FL. Mark B. Moore, III, Army ...the following St. Paul’s families (You are all

members of the Prayer Team): Rudolf & Rosemarie Bahr, The Jeff & Dolly Baker

Family, The Michael & Tammie Balint Family, The Andrew & April Bell Family, Rudy & Amy Bescherer

...for peace and unity in our own country Please help us keep this list updated. Let the church office know if someone should be removed from this list. (609) 267-0740 or stpaulslutheran@stpaulsh.org.

Worship Services:

Saturday, 5:00 PM Sunday, 9:00 AM Sunday, 11:00 AM Sunday School, 10:00—11:00 AM (September—May)

Worship Attendance September 29 & 30, 2018 Total—249; 5:00 PM—42;

9:00 AM—122; 11:00 AM—81

The total giving for August was $32,976. Average giving for Mission Plan was $7274. Average giving needed for Mission Plan is $8270.

For Your Information—For Your Inspiration

News & Notes

for St. Paul’s Community

October 6 & 7, 2018

For Children Ages 2—6: Busy Bags are available near the Growing in Faith Together (GIFT) Table in the back of the sanctuary. One bag per child, please, and return bags to the bin following worship. Nursery care: There will be no nursery care during the service.

Visitors and members—Welcome to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church! We’re glad you’re here and pray that you experience God’s kindness with us in worship.

At St. Paul’s, a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, all baptized persons are welcome at Holy Communion—the Altar is God’s table. The ushers will direct you down the center aisle. Please pick up a communion cup and proceed to the altar rail. Glasses of grape juice are available in the center of the tray. Gluten free wafers are available. If you are unable to come to the altar, please inform an usher so the Eucharist may be brought to you.

Today’s gospel combines a saying that makes many of us uncomfortable with a story we find comforting. Jesus’ saying on divorce is another of his rejections of human legislation in favor of the original intent of God’s law. Jesus’ rebuke of the disciples who are fending off the children should challenge us as well. What does it mean to receive the kingdom of God as a child does?

Today’s Readings

Genesis 2:18-24

Psalm 8

Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12

Mark 10:2-16

Next Week is the 21st Sunday after

Pentecost

Amos 5:6-7, 10-15

Psalm 90:12-17

Hebrews 4:12-16

Mark 10:17-31

St. Paul’s Mission Statement Rooted in God’s unconditional love, the congregation of

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church commits mind, body, spirit and treasure to make all people

disciples of Christ, to share God’s abundance, and to proclaim the Gospel in word and deed.

Open Study Hours Pastor Elaine’s open study hours for the upcoming week are listed below. Week of October 8 Pastor Elaine is on vacation this week. Pastor David Stoner will be available for pastoral emergencies: Contact info: Church 856-663-7783 Cell 856-266-2567

Door Code Change Please be advised that effective October 15, the lock combination to the church doors will be changed. This is a standard security and safety procedure we are implementing. Anyone requiring access to the church during non-business hours should provide your name to the office for our building security list. Prior to October 15, you will be notified of the new

code. Thanks for helping to keep St. Paul’s safe and secure! Church Council

Are You a Veteran? Information Needed

Are you a veteran? Please be part of our Veterans Weekend celebration, November 10 and 11, honoring all who have served . Bring in a picture of yourself in the service. The photo will be scanned and returned to you. Also, please include a brief job description and where you were stationed (ex: Platoon Sergeant Cav. Viet Nam). Contact the church office or Pat Headrick with any questions. You can also email photos to stpaulslutheran@stpaulsh.org.

Want to know more about ministry?

Want to get involved?

Come out this weekend,

October 6 & 7 before and after the services.

Ministry Teams will have booths set up

so you can visit and learn more about where you can plug in

at St. Paul’s!

Questions? Contact Pat Headrick (609) 367-4661

Transition Team

The Transition Team invites you to look at the document we are tasked with completing so St Paul’s can begin the Call Process. You can find the Ministry Site Profile at: http://download.elca.org/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository/Sample_Ministry%20Site%20Profile.pdf. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to any member of the Transition Team. If you would like the link emailed to you directly, please email the office.

T-Shirts Needed Melissa Headrick is collecting SOLID OR PATTERNED t-shirts (any color—no words)

for a project for the Bosnia Servant Trip for next year. Any questions, contact Melissa at (609) 367-4661. Thanks!

Feed Northeast 2018 This year, we will be participating in Thrivent’s Feed Northeast 2018, an initiative to help those in our community who have limited or uncertain availability of food for themselves and their families. From October 1—October 31, our goal is to gather at least 500 items to benefit the Extended Hands Ministry food pantry. If we reach the goal, Thrivent will give a $500 donation to Extended Hands. If you have any questions, please contact Joy Lynch at (609) 261-1389. Thank you for helping us fight hunger in our community!

Special Congregational Meeting

Sunday, October 14, 2018—12:15 pm

The Council has called a special congregational meeting to vote on Council and Property Team’s recommendation to demolish the mission house

and to hear the first reading of proposed changes to our Constitution and Bylaws.

Several copies of the proposed changes are available for viewing in the office. You can also request an electronic copy.

A quorum of 67 active confirmed members is required to hold the meeting. We hope to see you there.

This Week at St. Paul’s

Sunday, October 7

9:00 AM Worship

10:00 AM Sunday School

10:00 AM New Member Class (CR)

11:00 AM Worship

4:30 PM Catechism

Monday, October 8

Columbus Day—Church Office Closed

9:00 AM Aerobics (PH)

8:00 PM AA (PH)

8:30 PM NA (MR)

Tuesday, October 9

10:00 AM EGA Board

6:30 PM Bible Study (PH)

6:30 PM Children’s Choir (MR)

7:00 PM AA (SH)

7:00 PM Property Team (CR)

7:30 PM Same Spirit (S)

Wednesday, October 10

9:00 AM Aerobics

9:00 AM Needle & Thread (SH)

6:00 PM Weigh In (SH)

Thursday, October 11

6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Bfst (PH)

10:00 AM Bible Study (CR)

11:00 AM Thursday Fellowship

6:30 PM Praise Band (MR)

7:00 PM Boy Scouts (PH)

7:30 PM Christus Choir (MR)

7:30 PM AA (SH)

Friday, October 12

Saturday, October 13

5:00 PM Worship

8:00 PM NA (MR)

October 6 & 7

Twentieth Weekend After Pentecost

5:00 and 11:00 am Prelude Parish Concerns Temple Talk—Stewardship Confession & Forgiveness Sharing of the Peace Hymn #835, All Creatures, Worship God Most High! Greeting Hymn of Praise, Page 122 Prayer of the Day: Let us pray. Sovereign God, you have created us to live in loving community with one another. Form us for life that is faithful and steadfast, and teach us to trust like little children, that we may reflect the image of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Psalm Second Reading Alleluia Verse, Page 124 Holy Gospel Response Sermon: Pastor Ryan Paetzold (5:00) Pastor Paul Beck (11:00) Hymn #603, God, When Human Bonds are Broken Apostles’ Creed, page 127 Prayers of Intercession The Offering Offertory, #465, As the Grains of Wheat Offering Prayer Great Thanksgiving, page 129 The Proper Preface Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, page130 Words of Institution The Lord’s Prayer Invitation to Communion Communion Hymns: Lamb of God, Page 135 #641, All Are Welcome #462, Now We Join in Celebration Post-Communion Rite Post-Communion Prayer Blessing

Hymn #840, Now Thank We All Our God Blessing Dismissal Postlude

Our Worship Assistants 5:00, 9:00 & 11:00

Altar Guild: Lydia Cross, Evelyn Carmichael Bread Provider: Elaine Jardine Communion Assistants: Joan Lynch, Mike O’Rourke, Erick Soles, Lydia Cross, Ken Hibbert Projection Assistants: Melissa Headrick, Casey Colbridge, Bill Anderson Greeters: Joyce Brown, Pat Headrick, Carol Ritter Lectors/Readers: Joan Lynch, Praise Band, ______ Ushers: Joan & Bill Lynch, Gabby Harris, ______ Acolyte: Joan Lynch, Ella Soles, ______

To all who served as worship assistants this weekend, thank you for your ministry to the congregation.

October Food

Collection

Suggestions for this month: beans and nuts, fruit cups, canned pastas, oatmeal, shelf-stable milk. As always, all items welcome!

Paper, plastic and cloth bags are also needed.

Please place the items on the hutch in the narthex. Thank you!

Flowers Provided to the

Glory of God…

By Laurie Maccri & Sandy Sambucci

in memory of Richie Sambucci.

By Elaine Lutz in memory of her sister

Sarah Magyar.

Please fill the empty

spaces for October

Worship Assistants.

We need lectors/readers,

ushers, greeters, projection assistants

(“clickers”) and bread providers.

See one of the “clippers” in the narthex

before or after services!

During the week you can sign up on the

bulletin board in the narthex

by the entrance. Thank you!

Save the Date: Saturday,

November 10—9 AM

Fall Church Grounds Cleanup Day

Reformation Sunday and So Much More!!

On Sunday, October 28, the Transition Team will be hosting an old-

fashioned potluck dinner after the 11:00 am service. Come meet the team

and learn how you can help St. Paul’s prepare for a permanent pastor.

This is a family event, and we are planning fun for everyone!!

After the dinner, we will also be doing a “Mortgage Burning” to celebrate

St. Paul’s being mortgage free! As if that’s not enough, we will also be

dedicating the Heritage Room before it officially opens for business!

Look for the sign-up sheet in the narthex!

We hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact Carrie Izzo—(856) 296-1088

Reformation Sunday and So Much More!!

On Sunday, October 28, the Transition Team will be hosting an old-

fashioned potluck dinner after the 11:00 am service. Come meet the team

and learn how you can help St. Paul’s prepare for a permanent pastor.

This is a family event, and we are planning fun for everyone!!

After the dinner, we will also be doing a “Mortgage Burning” to celebrate

St. Paul’s being mortgage free! As if that’s not enough, we will also be

dedicating the Heritage Room before it officially opens for business!

Look for the sign-up sheet in the narthex!

We hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact Carrie Izzo—(856) 296-1088

Youth Group “Among the Wolves” Collection

Students in Grades 6 -9 will be attending Among the Wolves, a middle school

retreat, November 16 -18 at the Fairview Lake YMCA Camp in Stillwater, NJ.

The following is a list of items the group is encouraged to bring as a thanks

offering to help others. The items are going to Safe Haven, a Lutheran ministry

helping unaccompanied migrant children and teens. If you can help the youth by

bringing in something from the list, it would be GREATLY appreciated. There is

a box in the narthex by the youth bulletin board for the collection.

We are collecting for children ages 3—17:

Hats, gloves and scarves

Journals

Stickers

Art supplies

Hair gel

Soccer balls

Basketballs

If you have any questions, please see Sandy Sambucci. Thanks!

Youth Group “Among the Wolves” Collection

Students in Grades 6 -9 will be attending Among the Wolves, a middle school

retreat, November 16 -18 at the Fairview Lake YMCA Camp in Stillwater, NJ.

The following is a list of items the group is encouraged to bring as a thanks

offering to help others. The items are going to Safe Haven, a Lutheran ministry

helping unaccompanied migrant children and teens. If you can help the youth by

bringing in something from the list, it would be GREATLY appreciated. There is

a box in the narthex by the youth bulletin board for the collection.

We are collecting for children ages 3—17:

Hats, gloves and scarves

Journals

Stickers

Art supplies

Hair gel

Soccer balls

Basketballs

If you have any questions, please see Sandy Sambucci. Thanks!