Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ, 103 South Second Street, Marthasville, MO 63357 Seeking to Know, Grow In, and Show the Ways of Jesus The ST. Paul’S Newsletter July-August 2013 (636) 433-2482 [email protected]www.stpaulsuccmo.org 150 th Anniversary Celebraons Connue! One Combined Worship Service (10:30am) & Potluck luncheon aſter worship July 21 (Confirmaon Reunion, classes from 1983-2007), Rev. Deeker Preaching August 18 (Confirmaon Reunion, classes from 2009-2013), Pastor George Preaching St. Paul’s Church Confirmaon Anniversary Celebraon & Church Picnic Here we go again (and again). As we did in June, we will celebrate two more Confirmaon Reunions this sum- mer. On the above dates the ENTIRE CONGREGATION with gather together for worship followed by a potluck lunch- eon along with games, acvies and connual reminiscing following lunch. Please plan to be a part of worship on July 21 & August 18 as the enre congregaon joins together in a combined worship service at 10:30am. We will recognize those confirmed in the aforemenoned years (Who will be the oldest confirmand present? Who will have traveled the furthest?) All worship teams and choirs will parcipate in porons of the worship service, worshipping with a variety of God honoring music from over the years. To coordinate food, please contact the church office or sign up in the lobby - nong your potluck dish to pass - if you plan on aending. If you wish to help in any way, please contact the church office.
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Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ, 103 South Second Street, Marthasville, MO 63357
Seeking to Know, Grow In, and Show the Ways of Jesus
150th Anniversary Celebrations Continue! One Combined Worship Service (10:30am) & Potluck luncheon after worship
July 21 (Confirmation Reunion, classes from 1983-2007), Rev. Deeker Preaching August 18 (Confirmation Reunion, classes from 2009-2013), Pastor George Preaching
St. Paul’s Church Confirmation Anniversary Celebration & Church Picnic
Here we go again (and again). As we did in June, we will celebrate two more Confirmation Reunions this sum-mer. On the above dates the ENTIRE CONGREGATION with gather together for worship followed by a potluck lunch-eon along with games, activities and continual reminiscing following lunch.
Please plan to be a part of worship on July 21 & August 18 as the entire congregation joins together in a combined worship service at 10:30am. We will recognize those confirmed in the aforementioned years (Who will be the oldest confirmand present? Who will have traveled the furthest?)
All worship teams and choirs will participate in portions of the worship service, worshipping with a variety of God honoring music from over the years.
To coordinate food, please contact the church office or sign up in the lobby - noting your potluck dish to pass - if you plan on attending. If you wish to help in any way, please contact the church office.
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July Extra Step Mission Emmaus Home—Marthasville
Throughout its 119 year history, many former and current members have spent their careers working to serve the folks that call Emmaus “home”. We have also partnered (financially and with volunteering) to provide residential ser-vices and supports to persons with developmental disabilities. Residents usually come to Emmaus to live when they no longer have family or for many reasons the family can no longer care for them. Today, Emmaus serves over 240 adults on two campuses. Most residents receive 24 hour support with their various needs. With your help, Emmaus will continue to be able to provide loving and compassionate care. Visit them on the web: www.emmaushomes.org
Saint Paul’s Staff George Dohm ............................................................. Pastor
Karen Nye ..................................................... Youth Director (636-734-2815 cell, [email protected])
Sally Rohe ............................................................... Organist Susan Miesner ....................................................... Secretary
2013 Church Council Curt Rohe ................................................................... President Aaron Griesheimer ............................ Vice-President, PRC Rep. Brad Kazmaier ........................................... Buildings & Grounds Curt Rohe .............................................. Website Administrator Angie Hilbert ....................... Recording Secretary, Christian Ed. Lafe Schweissguth ........................................ Ushers & Greeters Russell Kersten ........................................... Financial Secretary Karla Aholt ................................................................. Treasurer Amy Lange ............................... 150th Anniversary Committee Jason Collier ............................................... Ushers & Greeters
Financial Reports
are now also posted outside the church office.
Brief Recap:
GENERAL FUND
Checking Acct Bal. (4/30/13) $ 9,695.80
Deposits $ 14,435.87
$25,989.74
Expenses $(12,577.80)
Balance On Hand (5/31/13) $ 11,553.87 (NOTE: This reflects a gain of $1,858.07 for the month
& a net loss of $2,005.34 for the year thru March. Your con-tinued and consistent giving enables your church council to
meet our commitments and stay under budget. Thank You!)
Council Highlights: Approved landscaping at exterior of fellowship hall
and also the side room. Members to be invited to purchase plants.
Seeking bids for sound panels to help dull the noise in main fellowship hall.
Discussed ideas for raising funds to pave/asphalt the parking lots.
Approved the recoring of the keys thoughout the facility, replace worn out locks and simplifying the keying system. Those who are in need of a key will need to contact Susan Miesner to sign one out or pick up one on a Sunday from the Lobby once the re-coring is complete.
Voted to discontinue the Easter sunrise worship service due to it being poorly attended.
Approved the purchase of surge protectors which incorporate Ethernet and telephone lines.
CONTENTS
Small Groups ............................... 3 Upcoming Events .......................... 3 Prayer Requests / Ministry ....... 4-5 Altar Flowers ............................... 5 Teen Adventures .......................... 6 Those Serving During Worship ..... 7 Upcoming Events ......................... 8 Birthdays/Anniversaries ................ 9 July Ministry Calendar ............... 10 August Ministry Calendar ........... 11
For a copy of Worship (for shut-ins) OR Message’s on audio tape for personal use / share with a friend, please speak to someone at the sound booth, contact the church office or pick up one from the basket on the lobby table.
Small Groups Many are taking advantage of a growing number of ‘The Story” Small Groups. Make a few visits to one of the following groups which meet every week .
Tuesdays 6:30am @ Bread Co. in Washington (Mixed group)
Wednesdays 4:15pm in the Parlor (Mixed group)
6:30pm in the Parlor (Women’s Group)
Thursdays 6:30pm, SPC in the Prayer Room (Mixed group)
6:30pm at Sharon Seeley’s home [27 Whispering Oaks, 63090] (Mixed group)
Creative Hands Fellowship We finished the quilted table-topper and donated it to the Emmaus Home Quilt Auction. We continue to meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the 1st & 3rd Monday of each month. Some of us are quilting, or cro-cheting and embroi-dering on our indi-vidual pro-jects. Feel free to join us anytime, you are always wel-come.
Old Cemetery Workday
On Saturday, July 13 at 8:30 we will be putting the old cemetery alongside the church back together. We need help lifting stones and moving gravel, etc. Mem-bers of the Franklin County Cemetery Society will be here to help. Please come out if you can! Lunch is pro-vided.
ANNUAL SALAD LUNCHEON
On Wednesday, JULY 3 at 12:00 Noon, the Wom-en's Guild will host the annual Salad Luncheon in Fellowship Hall. The Hands Fulla Good News Puppet Team will provide the entertainment. All women of the congrega-tion are invited to attend.
Marthasville Summertime
Concerts in the Park June 28
"Jimmy Allison and the Ozark Rounders"
July 26 "Yukon Jake"
August 23 "Box Lunch Blues Band"
September 27 "Schmitts & Grinns"
BRING-A-MEAL Sunday is July 7. As part of our on-
going mission to and with our community, please share non-perishable food items that would make up one meal during the day (Breakfast, lunch or dinner) or various toi-letry needs. These items go to the Southern Warren County Food Pantry here in Marthasville, serving those within the 63357 zip code. Thanks for caring and sharing!
Items still needed for VBS! Please check the signup
sheets in the lobby.
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER Martha Wackher-recently hospitalized due to blood loss and eventual mild heart attack; Ronald Rekate- suffered severe stroke, in a coma, can’t swallow; LindseyClements (Brenda Garris’granddaughter)-hospitalized with infection; Vera Freese-recent hospitalization; Eileen Kipp (Margaret Hackmann's sister)-in rehab, recovering from recent fall; Family of Wanda Phillips (Henry Stegner’s sister) and the-Family of Ken Ayres (Michael’s father) - both who passed away in May/June; Jim & Jean Lewandoski (Susan Droege’s parents)-in poor health; Joyce Carver-ruptured disc & sciatic nerve pain, ongoing testing for options; Betty Frankenberg-bulging disc; Students, families and educators as they adjust to summer schedules and experience vacations; Elea-nor Lutz – sciatic nerve pain; Gail Morris-battling Crohn’s disease; John Spires-Parkinson’s; Jerome Bunge battling Parkinson’s and limited mobility (for Walean as she cares for Jerome). Recent Birth: Avery Charles Eichmeyer (parents: Charlie & Cayci Eichmeyer) born June 13, 6lb, 15oz, 21”, Grandparents: Chuck & Danielle Eichmeyer, Great-Grandma: Hazel Eichmeyer. Those Battling Cancer: Melissa Cash (14yr old, thy-roid cancer), Verneal Reese (D’Arline Driemeyer’s sister),Kathy Scholz, Donna Watson (Jenny Buesch-er’s niece), Mary Carton, Bill Wiegert, Mark Jones, Jim DeLarge, Dana Picker, Leonard Lutz, Jean Ste-vens, Susan Day, Roger Gusewelle, Trevor Joerling, Tammy Haxton, Carole Sincox, Nancy Monzyk, Dan-ielle Gratza, Charlie Frankenberg, Debbie Walde, Janet Nadler, Dale Krampe, Tim Palitzsch, Gene Bol-linger, Eric Franklin, Jim Schultz (Celeste Schriefer’s brother), Jen Laspe (39, cousin to Thornton's). Those serving in the Military: Stuart O'Black, Sam Eskew, Tirzah Eskew, Gabrielle Zuniga, Jason Zuni-ga,Devon Martin, Caleb & Sarah Murphy, Tim Thornton, Chris Noeth, Erin Francis, Sam Helle-busch, Chris Boehlein & others seeking to faithfully serve God & Country! Pray for members in nursing homes or who are otherwise limited due to mobility/illness.
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Please remember those who can’t always be with us with prayer/a visit/letter/card/phone call.
Vera Freese 2800 Rabbit Trail Dr, Rm #37, Washington
Margaret Hackmann 324 W 5th St, Washington
Vera Mittler (636) 433-2346, P O Box 142, Marthasville
Dee Schuster (636) 744-1335 700 e. Fifth St., Apt #103, Washington
Martha Wackher 324 W Fifth St Rm 201, Washington
Altar Flowers
June 2
By the congregation to the glory of God
June 9 In honor of Darrell & Linda Hasenjaeger’s 22nd wedding
anniversary of June 8, by Lulu Hasenjaeger.
June 16 In honor of Jacob & Isaiah DeVore’s anniversaries of bap-
tism on June 19 and 20, by Ron DeVore.
June 23: In memory of Dick Buescher for his June 27th birthday,
by Jenny Buescher
June 30 By Michael & Nancy Ayres
in celebration of their daughter’s 22nd birthday
Hospital Visitation If you are going into the hospital, please notify the
Church Office and/or Pastor George with the details. Unless you prefer otherwise, Pastor George would like
to schedule a visit at the appropriate time. In addi-tion, if you know of someone who is recovering from surgery, is home-bound or is in a Nursing Home and
who would like a visit and/or to receive Holy Commun-ion, please contact the office or Pastor George.
Have a Prayer Request? We have a ministry for that!
Use your “Getting Connected” card on
Sundays to let our Prayer Team
know you need them.
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Prayer makes a difference!
There is a Prayer Service every Tuesday at 6:30 PM in the sanctuary. Everyone is encouraged to attend whenever you are able. At this service the prayer needs of the congregation, community and nation are addressed. Prayer requests may be
submitted by using the Connection Cards, or email [email protected]. Be assured, each request is thoroughly covered in unified prayer. If the request is
confidential, please indicate such. Confidentiality is highly honored. The Prayer Team is also available to come to your home to pray if you desire.
There are many testimonies coming in of answered prayer and God interacting with His people. The Prayer Service is a time for you to sit in silent prayer and
meditation, to worship through music, to lift up concerns to the Lord, to gather with others of one accord, to receive personal prayer. Whatever you choose, it will be an opportunity to grow in your prayer walk. There are prayer resources availa-
ble for your personal growth as well, in the Prayer Room.
The Prayer Room is open following the services for prayer--quiet personal prayer, or prayer with a team member if you choose.
"The earnest, heartfelt, continued prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous
power available!" James 5:16 amp
PRAYER WATCH FOR THE MILITARY AND USA: will be held Tuesday, July 16th at 6:30 PM in the sanctuary. If you are a Veteran, are currently serving in the Armed Forces, have a family member serving, or a desire to support our men and women through prayer, plan to attend. (If you want, attend in uniform). This is an im-
portant opportunity to cover our men and women in service by prayer.
HEALING SERVICES are held monthly. The summer services will be July 30th and August 20th. Continue to submit your requests for healing via the Connection
Cards or email [email protected]. Join others as they come together to bring the needs of our church family to the Lord.
PRAYER WATCH FOR OUR YOUTH AND CHILDREN as they prepare for school, will be held in August. Watch the Calendar of Events as it approaches. There will also be an opportunity for every person to pray over one young person the first 30 days of school. Covering our kids with prayer makes a difference in their initial adjust-
ment, protection, and self-esteem. God cares about His kids!
PRAYER WALKING will once again start in August. We will prayer walk the streets of Marthasville in August, September, October. If you have a heart for those who
need Jesus in our community, plan to join us for a Prayer Walk. Watch for the dates.
COVERING OUR PASTOR IN PRAYER: Please continue to cover Pastor George daily
in prayer as he ministers to us in numerous ways. Pray for his protection, for his family, for God's vision, for wisdom, for time priorities. There will be an oppor-
tunity to commit to regular prayer for those who have a special interest in praying for our Pastor in the fall.
For more information on the Prayer Ministry or prayer, see Billie Kramme.
Shawn Benson continues to reside at the James Garret Foundation in Branson. He is doing well, grow-ing in his faith and maturi-ty. Thank you to all who continue to support him financially. The young people from this home may be visiting St. Paul's Church July 28th. Please continue your sup-port by writing checks to: St. Paul's Church. Place in the memo "Shawn Benson, JG Foundation:. The JG Foundation is in need of a number of items, which are listed below. If you have any of these you would be willing to donate, contact Billie Kramme.: Riding and push mower Weed eaters Bunk Beds, bedding Twin beds Hair clippers shovels leaf and rock rakes shop broom deep freeze refrigerator chair bean bag chairs brush hog blade trailer tractor musical instruments and equip-ment swing food: chicken, beef Work Groups needed for: road repair Grounds work lay bamboo flooring roof repair painting
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To send Shawn notes, letters, care packages, use the following ad-dress: Address: The James Garrett Foundation Shawn Benson PO Box 217 Ozark , Mo 65721 email: [email protected]
The youth bulletin board is up in the lobby. Please check it out for current and upcoming events.
Permission and Medical Forms can be found on the lob-by table. Each youth is required to have one on file to participate in youth events. Forms are good from Janu-ary 1, 2013 thru December 31, 2013. If you haven’t com-pleted a new form for the 2013, please do so and you will be good for the year. There may be additional waivers required from the conferences or events we attend. I will send those to you via email as needed.
Congratulations to Colleen Kuchem, our monthly “You have been spotted wearing your youth shirt” win-
ner! VBS-July 8-12th Youth we need you! Crew Leader Lunch-eon will be July 7th noon in the church fellowship hall. Lunch will be provided. Please fill out your form and drop it off in the church lobby. If you are available one day, two days, three days, 4 days or all 5 days, we will take and use you. The young kiddos are looking for-ward to another great year with you. Looking for good family entertainment to watch with your youth or for them to watch when they have friends over? The Youth Ministry has added 10 family friendly movies to our library. These movies are available in the church library for check out. Please fill out and follow guidelines on sign out sheet. Titles-Outlaw Trail, 16 Wishes, Radio Rebel, Believe in Me, Safe Harbor, A war-riors Heart, Whitney Brown, Jumping for joy, Akeelah Bee, The Assignment. On the back of each video it lists Life’s Growing Moments through Learning and Struggles. Emmaus Home –Pastor Jay Emmerson felt it would be best for the Emmaus home if we rescheduled a different time to get together with his youth group. I will be con-tacting the Emmaus Home to see if they would be inter-ested in having our youth attend a night of games and singing with their residents. With the summer schedule getting so full, late fall or early winter may be a better time.
Week of Hope-St. Louis, June 30th –July 5th- Molly Dohm, McKenzie Dohm, Paige Nye, Parker Nye and Danielle Presser will be leaving June 30th returning July 5th For Week of Hope. Please pray for protection as they serve the Lord through this ministry. Please pray that the Lord will use them to show others who HE is by their actions, attitudes and giving. Pray God will equip them to share their faith. Taco Stand at Washington Fair- Signup sheets are in the lobby. Please encourage friends and family to visit our booth. New items added-Fruit Kabobs, burritos, nachos and lemonade. Please feel free to sign up with friends. This is a great way to get to know others and have fellowship while earning funds that will go towards the purchase of a youth van. If you don’t normally attend the fair and the cost of a ticket is a burden, please don’t let that stop you. We will purchase a few season passes and mix and match days accordingly. Parking is also pro-vided. Youth T-shirts will be provided for those working shifts(if you don’t already have one). Youth T-Shirts-Additional shirts were ordered and should arrive any time. Please contact me if interested. Summer Fun- I know summer is a busy time. We will be getting together a few Wednesdays per month. Activities will be based on weather and attendance. We will meet July 24th and 31st. (we will not meet the July 3 or July 10 or July 17-due to Week of Hope and VBS).
St. Paul’s
Teen Adventures
Have you joined the Teen Adventures group on Facebook?
It’s a great way to stay up-to-date on the awesome
4th grade is provided during the 10:30 am worship in the education building following Children's Time in worship. Nursery (Rm#104, birth - 3yrs)Preschool (Rm#103, 3-5yrs) are located in the educational building. A combined group for Kindergarten - 4th grade will be in the west side of fellowship hall classroom (Rm#105).
Please check coat rack out-
side fellowship hall and the lost and found box on top of the coat rack to see if any of the items are yours. There are several coats/jackets that have been there a long time.
On July 28th, Shawn
Benson and the other youth in
his home will be worshiping with
us. His houseparents, Rich and
Anna Watson, will be singing as
well. Both of them have performed
at some of the shows in Bran-
son. There will be time to visit
with them after the 10:30 service.
THOSE SERVING IN WORSHIP
July 7th 14th 21st 28th Lead Usher 9am Amy L. Karla A. Curt R. Angie H. 10:30am Lafe & Youth Jason C. Brad K. Aaron G. Greeters 9am Rich-Barb K. Painter Jr & Cindy Curt R. Strubberg Berg 10:30am Walter H. Collier Family Celeste S. Kuchems & Ruth D. Welcome Center Greeting Team Nye’s Colliers Brewes Kuchems
Readers 9am Marge J. Gail D. Wilma Z. Maggie B. 10:30am Youth Krista C. Steve O. Cathie S. Acolytes 9am Amy L. Karla A. Curt R. Angie H. 10:30am Youth James & Josie Kazmaiers Kuchems Nursery Leader(s)
Terri John & Mary Amanda Brenda Ogle Day Schweissguth Roloff
Fellowship Hour (between worship services) Cindy & Jr. Karen S. Barb S Karla A Berg Maggie B
August 4th 11th 18th 25th Lead Usher 9am Amy L. Karla A. Curt R. Angie H. 10:30am Lafe & Youth Jason C. Brad K. Aaron G. Greeters 9am Rich-Barb K. Painter Jr & Cindy Curt R. Strubberg Berg 10:30am Walter H. Collier Family Celeste S. Kuchems & Ruth D. Welcome Center Greeting Team Nye’s Colliers Brewes Kuchems
Readers 9am Marge J. Catie M. Shannon D. Jacob D. 10:30am Youth John C. Krista C. Lisa B. Acolytes 9am Amy L. Karla A. Curt R. Angie H. 10:30am Youth James & Josie Kazmaiers Kuchems Nursery Leader(s)
Terri John & Mary Amanda Brenda Ogle Day Schweissguth Roloff
Fellowship Hour (between worship services) Pauline S. Pat S. Barb S Mary M.
Daybreak Women's Conference - September 27 - 28, 2013
Harvester Christian Church in St. Charles, MO www.daybreak.harvesterchristian.org
Conference schedule: The Girl's Still Got It, Take a walk with Ruth and the God
who rocked her world Friday Girls Night Out - September 27, 2013
Registration Check-in 5 -7 pm
Workshop 5:45 - 6:30 pm
Main Session* 7 -9 pm (#1 Off to a Rocky Start)
Girls Night Out Reception 9 - 10 pm
Saturday Conference - September 28, 2013
Registration & Continental Breakfast 6:30 - 8 am
Early Bird Workshop 7 - 7:45 am
Workshop 1 at 8 - 8:45 am
Main Session* 9 - 11 am (#2 Coming or Going?)
Workshop 2 or Lunch - 11:15 am - 12 pm
Grab & Go Lunch 12 - 12:30 pm
Workshop 3 or Lunch 12:30 - 1:15 pm
Main Session* 1:30 - 3 pm (#3 Out Standing in Her Field)
* All Main Sessions feature Liz Curtis Higgs & Michael O'Brien and will be interpreted for the deaf. Workshop sessions are option-
al. If you prefer to arrive late, need to leave early, or simply wish to relax, choose "Free Time" during the workshop(s) of your
choice when you register.
More information about Liz Curtis Higgs (speaker and author) at www.lizcurtishiggs.com
Registration Fee* (Registration begins July 1st)
Girls Night Out & Saturday Conference: $39 ($50 after September 1)
Saturday Conference Only: $29 ($40 after September 1)
Girls Night Out Only: $20 ($25 after September 1)
Optional Fees
Box Lunch: $7.50
T-Shirt: Details coming soon
Optional Workshop Supply Fees (More than 30 unique workshops to choose from)
A select number of workshops incur a nominal fee to cover supplies. These fees are noted in the Workshop Descriptions. All other
workshops are included in the registration fee.
* Saturday Conference fee includes the all-day conference plus complimentary continental breakfast. The Girls Night Out fee in-
cludes all Friday night activities as well as the optional workshop. All Daybreak attendees who register by September 1st are guar-
anteed a tote bag.
Limited financial assistance is available for Daybreak. To request a scholarship application, please call 636-928-7651 x505 or
