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: [email protected]The Reverend Dr. David B. Jost, Senior Pastor The Reverend Laura Esposito, Associate Pastor Karen Boettge, Director of reJOYce Christian School & JOYfull House (Extended Care Program) Beverly Grazioli, Sunday School Director Rosanne Scassero, Church Secretary Karen McMahon, Business Manager Mark Moore, Sexton Denisemarie Ramos, Director of Music 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. Keep these folks in your prayers… ...those who are hospitalized, ill or other: Marilyn Adams, Jackie Anderson, Ray Balsamo, Kathryn Baltaitis, Ray Bayley, Fred Bertram, Gail Blakeslee, Steve Blum, Charlie Bohlen, Mark Boughen, Bob Breisch, Brenda, Linda Brooks, David Bulanauski, Viola Christensen, Amanda Costa, Bethany Costa, Erin Craig, Cheryl Crain, Tom D’Amico, Nina Davis, Joseph Denphy, Lauren Diorio, Brian Drea, Jane Emrick, Sharon Favaloro, Clif Fernandez, Ernie Ferreny, Vandra French, Bill Gardner, Chris Giroso, Berta Graham, Bill and Laurie Grosspeter, Dale Hansen, Hannah Higgins, Holly Hilferty, Alice Izzo, Rocke Izzo, Pat Jackson, Gussie Johnson, Rina Johnson, Jay Jones, Janice Kaminski, Ralph Kanzler, Katie Kish, Dean Larson, Richard Leonhard, Morgan Lowe, Bill Magyar, Sarah Magyar, Darlene Marks, Joan Marstellar, Samantha Marx, Tim Marx, Jim McKeown, Edward McLaughlin, Mary Meddahi, Gordon Moran, Ned Monroe, Debbie Norton, Elaine Orosz, Coletta Pagenkopf, Doris Palmer, Agnes Pape, Martha Paul, Michael Pissiti, Hans Ritt, Mark Schwartz, John & Linda Schwarzmann, Tim Shell, Kathryn Simpson, Darrell Soltesz, Christine Strimel, Bob Tolbert, Justin Vinluan, Ethan Wassersug, Jennifer Webb, Carole Winter, Shirley Worthington, Lynette Zahirny. ...those who have long-term illnesses: Gerri Burns, Phil Boettge, Edith Crane, Robert Cross, Jack Daleus, Jack Dickson, Bob Grover, Ella Hikade, Arlene Kaye, Matthew Ottenwess, Virginia Sandstrom, Ruth Steever, Kathy Strano, Violet P. Wise. ...those who are shut-in: Marcy Boettge, Jane Brooks, Ilse Burrell, Victor Bush, Walt Cliver, Fran Craig, Millie Guenther, June Henning, John Johnson, Vera Jensen, Alice Karis, Nancy McKeown, Ruth Steever, ...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); Mitch Cramer, Gail Cranmer, The David & Jennifer Cripps Family, Connie Cross, Lydia & Robert Cross, Tom & Mary D’Amico, Fran Daily ...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 [email protected]. Worship Attendance November19/20, 2016 Total—257 7:30 PM—35 8:00 AM—55 9:30 AM—96 11:00 AM—71 The total giving for October was $47,822.00 Average giving for Mission Plan was $8299.00. Average giving needed for Mission Plan $10,574 per week. For Your Informaon—For Your Inspiraon News & Notes for St. Paul’s Community November 26/27, 2016 Worship Services: Saturday, 7:30 PM Sunday, 8:00 AM Sunday, 9:30 AM Sunday, 11:00 AM Sunday School, 10:30— 11:30 AM The Great Thanksgiving... All baptized, believing Chris- tians are welcome to the Lord’s Table. Come forward down the center aisle, pick up a glass and follow the direc- tions of the ushers. Glasses of grape juice are available in the center of the tray. If you are unable to come to the al- tar, please inform an usher so that the Eucharist may be brought to you. 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. The new church year begins with a wake- up call: Christ is coming soon! In today’s readings both Paul and Jesus challenge us to wake from sleep, for we know neither the day nor hour of the Lord’s coming. Isaiah proclaims the day when God will gather all people on the holy mountain and there will be no more war or suffering. Though we vigilantly watch for the promised day of salvation, we wait for what we already have: Christ comes among us this day as the word and meal that strengthens our faith in the promises of God. This Week’s Lessons Isaiah 2:1-5 Psalm 122 Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:36-44 Next Week’s Lessons Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalm 72:1-7; 18-19 Romans 15:4-13 Matthew 3:1-12 Introduction from today’s lessons. Join us this weekend! Advent Family Night Sunday, November 27, 2016 Pot Luck Dinner at 5:00 Followed by Family Advent Wreath Craft Look for Sign Up sheet in Narthex Hope to see you there!
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St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
910 Marne Highway Hainesport, New Jersey 08036-2666
Karen Boettge, Director of reJOYce Christian School & JOYfull
House (Extended Care Program) Beverly Grazioli,
Sunday School Director Rosanne Scassero, Church Secretary
Karen McMahon, Business Manager Mark Moore, Sexton Denisemarie Ramos,
Director of Music
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.
Keep these folks in your prayers… ...those who are hospitalized, ill or other: Marilyn
Adams, Jackie Anderson, Ray Balsamo, Kathryn Baltaitis, Ray Bayley, Fred Bertram, Gail Blakeslee, Steve Blum, Charlie Bohlen, Mark Boughen, Bob Breisch, Brenda, Linda Brooks, David Bulanauski, Viola Christensen, Amanda Costa, Bethany Costa, Erin Craig, Cheryl Crain, Tom D’Amico, Nina Davis, Joseph Denphy, Lauren Diorio, Brian Drea, Jane Emrick, Sharon Favaloro, Clif Fernandez, Ernie Ferreny, Vandra French, Bill Gardner, Chris Giroso, Berta Graham, Bill and Laurie Grosspeter, Dale Hansen, Hannah Higgins, Holly Hilferty, Alice Izzo, Rocke Izzo, Pat Jackson, Gussie Johnson, Rina Johnson, Jay Jones, Janice Kaminski, Ralph Kanzler, Katie Kish, Dean Larson, Richard Leonhard, Morgan Lowe, Bill Magyar, Sarah Magyar, Darlene Marks, Joan Marstellar, Samantha Marx, Tim Marx, Jim McKeown, Edward McLaughlin, Mary Meddahi, Gordon Moran, Ned Monroe, Debbie Norton, Elaine Orosz, Coletta Pagenkopf, Doris Palmer, Agnes Pape, Martha Paul, Michael Pissiti, Hans Ritt, Mark Schwartz, John & Linda Schwarzmann, Tim Shell, Kathryn Simpson, Darrell Soltesz, Christine Strimel, Bob Tolbert, Justin Vinluan, Ethan Wassersug, Jennifer Webb, Carole Winter, Shirley Worthington, Lynette Zahirny.
...those who have long-term illnesses: Gerri Burns, Phil Boettge, Edith Crane, Robert Cross, Jack Daleus, Jack Dickson, Bob Grover, Ella Hikade, Arlene Kaye, Matthew Ottenwess, Virginia Sandstrom, Ruth Steever, Kathy Strano, Violet P. Wise.
...those who are shut-in: Marcy Boettge, Jane Brooks, Ilse Burrell, Victor Bush, Walt Cliver, Fran Craig, Millie Guenther, June Henning, John Johnson, Vera Jensen, Alice Karis, Nancy McKeown, Ruth Steever,
...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); Mitch Cramer, Gail Cranmer, The David & Jennifer
Cripps Family, Connie Cross, Lydia & Robert Cross, Tom & Mary D’Amico, Fran Daily
...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 [email protected].
Worship Attendance
November19/20, 2016
Total—257 7:30 PM—35 8:00 AM—55
9:30 AM—96 11:00 AM—71
The total giving for October was $47,822.00 Average giving for Mission Plan was $8299.00. Average giving needed for Mission Plan $10,574 per week.
For Your Information—For Your Inspiration
News & Notes
for St. Paul’s Community
November 26/27, 2016
Worship Services:
Saturday, 7:30 PM Sunday, 8:00 AM Sunday, 9:30 AM Sunday, 11:00 AM Sunday School, 10:30—11:30 AM
The Great Thanksgiving... All baptized, believing Chris-tians are welcome to the Lord’s Table. Come forward down the center aisle, pick up a glass and follow the direc-tions of the ushers. Glasses of grape juice are available in the center of the tray. If you are unable to come to the al-tar, please inform an usher so that the Eucharist may be brought to you.
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.
The new church year begins with a wake-up call: Christ is coming soon! In today’s readings both Paul and Jesus challenge us to wake from sleep, for we know neither the day nor hour of the
Lord’s coming. Isaiah proclaims the day when God will gather all people on the holy mountain and there will be no more war or suffering. Though we vigilantly watch for the promised day of salvation, we wait for what we already have: Christ comes among us this day as the word and meal that strengthens our faith in the promises of God.
This Week’s Lessons Isaiah 2:1-5
Psalm 122
Romans 13:11-14
Matthew 24:36-44
Next Week’s Lessons Isaiah 11:1-10
Psalm 72:1-7; 18-19
Romans 15:4-13
Matthew 3:1-12
Introduction from today’s lessons.
Join us this weekend!
Advent Family Night
Sunday, November 27, 2016
Pot Luck Dinner at 5:00 Followed by
Family Advent Wreath Craft Look for Sign Up sheet in Narthex
Hope to see you there!
Please fill the empty spaces for November Worship Assistants. The sign-up sheet is posted in the narthex! There are empty spaces for Communion Assistants, Lectors, Clickers (Projection Assistants)! Please help out!
Sign up on the bulletin board in the narthex by the entrance.
St. Paul’s Golden Oldies Christmas Celebration
Covered Dish Luncheon Thursday, December 8, 2016
11:30 AM in the Parish Hall
Bring your favorite covered dish and a $10.00 gift for exchange.
Beverage and dessert will be provided. Come out and celebrate this wonderful
Christmas Season.
Questions? Call Laura Pagenkopf 267-0669 or Joan Thompson 267-1470
Can You Help? Christmas Gifts for Families!
It’s again that time of year to reach out to others during the holidays! We have the wish list of the children on cards on a Christmas tree in the narthex. THE CARD MUST COME BACK WITH THE GIFTS! If you would like to purchase a gift card for the family, this would be a good time to participate in the church’s gift card fundraiser. Questions? Contact Carin Sutton (856) 261-4615 Gifts are due back before December 4.
Christmas Card Sale
We still have a limited number of Christmas Card sets available for
purchase @ $12.00 per set. Please stop by our display in the Narthex to purchase a set today. The cards have pictures of our beautiful Christmas themed stained glass windows and will remind everyone who
receives one of the real meaning of Christmas. They will also make a lovely gift
for that special person on your Christmas list.
Remember that all proceeds will go toward our 150th anniversary celebration fund.
Thank you to all who already purchased cards in support of our Anniversary Celebration!
Thank you to everyone in the congregation for your efforts in helping to locate our miss-
ing 100th anniversary quilt. The quilt has
been located and will be displayed as part of our 150
th anniversary celebration.
Missing Information:
Can You Help?
The 150th Anniversary Committee needs your help again! We have been searching for the names of past Superintendents of Sunday School. We have found several, but the list is still incomplete. Some of our members have grown up in our church and would have gone to Sunday School during some of these missing years. These are the years we are searching for our Superintendents:
1894-1936 * 1938-1948 1979-1981 * 2001-2009
If you remember any Superintendents of the years
listed, please contact Lois Uetz at (609) 261-0125. Thank you for your help!
Please remove seasonal decorations from the St. Paul’s
Cemetery by November 29.
Thank you!
Questions?
Contact Joan Thompson
reJOYce Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale
Saturday, December 10 9 AM to 1 PM in the Parish Hall
All are welcome!
Shop for the holidays! Support our school! A portion of each sale goes to the reJOYce
Playground Renovation Fund!
Our goal is to raise money for our Playground Renovation Fund
to purchase a new fence for the playground.
For more information call reJOYce Christian School at 609 267-1443.
Thank you for helping with our fund-raiser!
Advent Lunches
When: Every Wednesday in Advent 12:10 to 1:00 Where: Parish Hall What: A simple lunch of soup and breads Topics: November 30 – Matthew 24: 36-44 Getting Ready
December 7 – Matthew 3:1-12 Getting Prepared December 14 – Matthew 11:2-11
Waiting and Loss of Wait December 21st – Matthew 1:18-25 God with us, Emmanuel
Sign up on the sheet in the narthex. If you have questions, contact Sharon Lyden at (609) 893-6349.
This has been a tradition since Donald Schupp was our pastor at St. Paul’s. It’s a Moravian tradition. Each color on the candles represents a church season. The “tutus” are made out of colored tissue. Each “tutu” is precisely cut by hand.
It’s a reverent tradition held by many of our long-time members, especially when we sing “Silent Night” on Christmas Eve.
This is a true labor of LOVE!
If you have questions, please contact Maggie Ottenwess at (609) 892-0243.
November 26th and 27th 2016
First Weekend of Advent
7:30, 8:00 &11:00 Prelude Welcome & Parish Concerns Confession and Forgiveness Passing of the Peace Hymn #244, Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers Greeting Prayer of the Day: Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection save us from the threatening dangers of our sins, and enlighten our walk in the way of your salvation, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. First Lesson
Lighting of the Advent Candle Hymn #257, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, verses 1 and 2 (7:30 & 11:00)
Hymn #240, Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah, verse 1 (8:00)
Second Lesson Alleluia Verse, page 102 Gospel Lesson Response Sermon: Fr. David Snyder, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (7:30)
Sermon: Pastor David Jost (8:00; 11:00) Hymn #263, Savior of the Nations, Come Apostles’ Creed, page 105 Prayers of Intercession Offering
Offertory Anthem, Zion Hears the Watchmen’s Voices (11:00)
Offertory, #204, Thankful Hearts Offertory Prayer Great Thanksgiving, page 107 The Proper Preface Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, page108 Words of Institution Lord’s Prayer Invitation to Communion Communion Hymns: Page 112, Lamb of God #260, The King Shall Come
Altar Guild: Ann Macintosh, Carol Ritter, ________, Martha Eckart Bread Provider: Peggy Ferraro Communion Assistants: Bill Lynch, Doug Hikade, Amy Bescherer Projection Assistants: Darlene Workman, Bill Anderson, ______ Greeters: Joy Lynch, Marilyn Swing, Corrine Applegate Lectors: Bill Lynch, Doug Hikade, Nancy Prickett Ushers: Bill & Joan Lynch and Michael George, Bob Langer & Joan Thompson, ______
To all who served as worship assistants this weekend, thank you for your ministry to the congregation.
Flowers Provided to the Glory of God…
By Janice Haines with love in memory of Ronald Haines.
Sign up on the bulletin board by the entry doors to provide altar flowers.
November Food Collection
Next time you go grocery shopping, pick up a few items for the food pantry. The food is regularly delivered to local pantries. Suggestions for the month: canned juice, cereal, applesauce, toilet tissue, but all items are appreciated! Also all sized paper, plastic & cloth bags are needed.
Please place the items on the hutch in the narthex.
TIME TO ORDER
POINSETTIAS
If you would like to order a poinsettia to beautify the church during the Christmas Season, please use the order blank below
or indicate your choice on the Christmas flower envelope in your packet. The price of a poinsettia is $7.00. Please indicate if you wish to honor someone or to dedicate it in memory of someone. Your order must be received in the office no later than December 4th. There will be no exceptions in order to have the correct number of poinsettias.
I wish to order _________ Poinsettias (total number of plants) A variety of colors of Poinsettias will be ordered. After Christmas Eve you may select your favorite(s) out of those ordered to take home. Write the sentiment as you wish it to appear in list of donors. TO HONOR: ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________
IN LOVING MEMORY OF: ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________
Please pick up your plant as soon as possible after the 11:00 PM Christmas Eve Worship Service. Enjoy it yourself or deliver it to someone who needs some special Christmas cheer.
My Name: ____________________________
My Envelope Number Is: ________________
TIME TO ORDER
POINSETTIAS
If you would like to order a poinsettia to beautify the church during the Christmas Season, please use the order blank below
or indicate your choice on the Christmas flower envelope in your packet. The price of a poinsettia is $7.00. Please indicate if you wish to honor someone or to dedicate it in memory of someone. Your order must be received in the office no later than December 4th. There will be no exceptions in order to have the correct number of poinsettias.
I wish to order _________ Poinsettias (total number of plants) A variety of colors of Poinsettias will be ordered. After Christmas Eve you may select your favorite(s) out of those ordered to take home. Write the sentiment as you wish it to appear in list of donors. TO HONOR: ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________
IN LOVING MEMORY OF: ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________
Please pick up your plant as soon as possible after the 11:00 PM Christmas Eve Worship Service. Enjoy it yourself or deliver it to someone who needs some special Christmas cheer.
My Name: ____________________________
My Envelope Number Is: ________________
TIME TO ORDER
POINSETTIAS
If you would like to order a poinsettia to beautify the church during the Christmas Season, please use the order blank below
or indicate your choice on the Christmas flower envelope in your packet. The price of a poinsettia is $7.00. Please indicate if you wish to honor someone or to dedicate it in memory of someone. Your order must be received in the office no later than December 4th. There will be no exceptions in order to have the correct number of poinsettias.
I wish to order _________ Poinsettias (total number of plants) A variety of colors of Poinsettias will be ordered. After Christmas Eve you may select your favorite(s) out of those ordered to take home. Write the sentiment as you wish it to appear in list of donors. TO HONOR: ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________
IN LOVING MEMORY OF: ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________
Please pick up your plant as soon as possible after the 11:00 PM Christmas Eve Worship Service. Enjoy it yourself or deliver it to someone who needs some special Christmas cheer.
My Name: ____________________________
My Envelope Number Is: ________________
reJOYce School invites you to
Join Us for Breakfast with Santa!
December 3, 2016
8:00—11:00 AM
St. Paul’s Parish Hall
Tickets: $6.00 adults—$4.00 children (under 12 years)
Please fill out the form below for tickets and time and return by November 28
