1 LIFE QUOTE “We need to embrace the God Who is found in suffering. He is the man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. He’s the Lord who was impaled on a cross. We’d rather Jesus be mild-mannered and mild-tempered, and we’d rather listen to Him preach about lilies in a field of flowers. We don’t want to go down that hard path of Calvary. But once we do, I think then we can gain compassion. Because compassion means ‘with suffering.’ Christian compassion means suffering with the sufferings of Christ.” Joni Eareckson Tada ST. PAUL’S MISSION Proclaim, Teach and Reflect the light of Christ to the world one person at a time. THE COST OF FREEDOM Written by: Bill Burmeister Freedom is never free. It often comes at great cost, with many giving the ultimate sacrifice to provide us the freedom to live in the USA the way we choose. I pray we never forget the men and women who served our country and continue to serve, to preserve the only lifestyle most of us have ever known. Memorial Day, or Decoration Day as it was originally known, was first designated in 1868 for the purpose of strewing flowers or in some fashion decorating the graves of servicemen and women who died in defense of their country. It arose out of a desire to honor those who fought and gave their lives during the U.S. Civil War. The first Decoration Day was held at Arlington National Cemetery, when 5000 participants decorated the graves of 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers buried there. It is a day to be thankful, to remember. We are thankful for the former and current servicemen willing to dedicate their lives for our nation. There is great power standing in unity and banding together for a singular cause. The ground and the waters run red as the price paid to establish and maintain our nation, founded as “One Nation under God”. Men and women rising up in courage to pursue victory for what is right, knowing that God Himself fights ST. PAUL | MONTHLY NEWSLETTER | JULY2018 Cont. on pg. 3
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LIFE QUOTE
“We need to embrace the God Who
is found in suffering. He is the man
of sorrows, acquainted with grief.
He’s the Lord who was impaled on a
cross. We’d rather Jesus be
mild-mannered and mild-tempered,
and we’d rather listen to Him preach
about lilies in a field of flowers. We
don’t want to go down that hard path
of Calvary. But once we do, I think
then we can gain compassion.
Because compassion means ‘with
suffering.’ Christian compassion
means suffering with the sufferings
of Christ.”
Joni Eareckson Tada
ST. PAUL’S MISSION
Proclaim, Teach and
Reflect the light of Christ
to the world one person
at a time.
THE COST OF FREEDOM Written by: Bill Burmeister
Freedom is never free. It often comes at great cost, with many giving the ultimate sacrifice to provide us the freedom to live in the USA the way we choose. I pray we never forget the men and women who served our country and continue to serve, to preserve the only lifestyle most of us have ever known. Memorial Day, or Decoration Day as it was originally known, was first designated in 1868 for the purpose of strewing flowers or in some fashion decorating the graves of servicemen and women who died in defense of their country. It arose out of a desire to honor those who fought and gave their lives during the U.S. Civil War. The first Decoration Day was held at Arlington National Cemetery, when 5000 participants decorated the graves of 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers buried there. It is a day to be thankful, to remember. We are thankful for the former and current servicemen willing to dedicate their lives for our nation. There is great power standing in unity and banding together for a singular cause. The ground and the waters run red as the price paid to establish and maintain our nation, founded as “One Nation under God”. Men and women rising up in courage to pursue victory for what is right, knowing that God Himself fights
ST. PAUL | MONTHLY NEWSLETTER | JULY2018
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on our behalf. We recognize the power of prayer and the One who truly sets us free. May we stay true to that founding, turning to God for answers. May we also have the courage to stand up for our faith, fighting for those who don’t have a voice. The unborn - the sick - the elderly. Stand up for those without hope, sharing the Good News of our God who has a Plan. Provide hope by fearlessly declaring the price for our failures has already been paid, by Jesus giving the ultimate sacrifice on the cross, rising in glory three days later and going ahead, preparing a place for us. As you remember those that defended your right to practice your faith, stand firm in that faith, passing it’s truth and hope along to your family, friends and neighbors. Take advantage of your
freedom to create a Plan to pass along your faith, wisdom and earthly assets to your family, including an Ultimate Gift to your favorite ministry. Take the steps today to encourage that the message of Eternal Freedom, in Heaven, is shared with the world. Bill Burmeister Church Extension Fund – Michigan District 800-242-3944 [email protected]
What is “The Koinonia Journal”
For years, the newsletter at St. Paul was called “Fellowship News”. With the new facelift to the newsletter also comes a play on its original name. The word “koinonia” is Greek for fellowship (specifically Christian fellowship), and a journal is a form of news. We hope that this St. Paul publication will keep you informed and updated on the business of the congregation as well as the opportunities for outreach and fellowship. If you have any questions about this publications, please contact the office.
Do you know someone in our congregation or in the community
who needs help, could use a visit, or just needs some compassion shown to them?
The compassion Project of St. Paul wants to help. Whether it’s a
meal, some paper products, or help fixing a leaky toilet, the compassion project seeks to project the light of Christ to people
through compassion.
In the pews there are yellow sheets that you can fill out providing us information with someone you know who is in need of help. If
you are interested in serving with the compassion project or want
to know more, please call 989.727.2496.
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Council Minutes May 8, 2018
In attendance: Pastor Joe, Bill Johnson (President), Chuck Budnick (Trustee), Al Dault (Elder), Dianna Vangorden (Secretary), Paulette Werth ( Christian Education), Cindy Grimwade (Stewardship), Julie Miller (Fellowship), Mark Ames, (Vice President), Stephanie Buchinger (Evangelism) Mary Lou Schalkofske (Treasurer), Linda Smith (Financial Secretary), Bud Wegmeyer (Trustee), Bill Nedermeyer, Randy Fairbanks The meeting is called to order by Mark Ames at 7:02 p.m. Opening prayer by Pastor Llewellyn Time is given to review all reports and minutes from April 10, 2018 Meeting. Motion made by Linda Smith to accept minutes from April 10, 2018 meeting as written. Seconded by Cindy Grimwade, motion carries. Council Reports: Presidents Report: Bill Johnson (Verbal Report)
Good news on insurance quote: Insurance premium $4843/year and includes the Bell Tower Spoke with Huron Engineering regarding the survey of the cemetery. They said the survey would be done in the next week. The cost to have it done and a drawing made and put on file with the County courthouse would be no more than $1250.
A motion was made by Bill Johnson to take the money from the Grounds/Maintenance budget. Seconded by Mark Ames. Motion carries. Vice President Report: Mark Ames (highlights) full report of Action Item list is attached
Pavilion Project fundraising had been started by the men's ministry Website update- waiting on the logo
Treasurer/Budget Report: MaryLou Schalkofske (highlights, Full report attached)
All is in order Finance Secretary: Linda Smith ( Highlights) full report attached
April offerings are recorded and deposits are up to date General fund for April total was $17,642.00 (includes Vanco) Books have been audited up to April
Board Reports: Elders Report: Al Dault (verbal no written report)
Helped with one funeral last month, and served over 160 people.
Trustees Report: Chuck Budnick (Highlights) full report attached Chuck will get quote from excavator on fixing the issues at the cemetery, head stones, driveway. Chuck suggested we have a cemetery committee i.e. Marvin Schultz and Arlene Meyers who have shown interest. Maybe they could head it up. Trustee's gave the old sanctuary lights to Habitat for Humanity RE-Store Obtained Lawn quote from Nick Meyers A trustee meeting was held to discuss the well/geothermal situation Getting quotes for new water well and associated plumbing expenses Chuck discussed a possible stipend/gas card for Larry Dewar and himself who have been making multiple trips per day and week to handle the well/water issues. Many trips involve driving to Alpena to have water tested. Pastor suggested to turn in mileage log and get paid that way. Pastor explained that we have a line item in the budget up to $5000 for mileage. He explained that he has never come close to using it all. It was discussed that MaryLou will pay them quarterly when they turn in their mileage logs.
Christian Education Report: Paulette Werth (Highlights) full reprort attached
Last Sunday for Sunday School will be May 20th High School grads will be recognized at the June 3rd service at Church Need help with VBS
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Council Meeting Minutes (Cont.) Evangelism Report: Stephanie Buchinger (Highlights full report attached)
We applied for and received a grant from Thrivent Financial in the amount of $250.00 to purchase household and hygiene items for our spring 2018 Helping Hands Compassion Project.
A new sign up sheet for the Frienship room/ Soup kitchen is up in the hallway.
Stewardship Report: Cindy Grimwade ( no report attached) Nothing to report
Fellowship Report: Julie Miller (Highlights) full report attached
Seder Meal was a success and was well chaired by Linda Kuffert. We hope to host it again. On April 29, the Board of Fellowship sponsored a reception for our newest baptized member, Chloe Herriman. Working with Pastor Joe to get a committee in place to start planning events for the 125th Anniversary of St. Paul, LCMS beginning in 2019
Staff Reports: Administrative Assistant Report: Teri Aube (Highlights) full report attached
Moved into new office and trying to get organized Updated the online order reference sheet
Pastors Report: Pastor Joe (Highlights) full report is attached Moran Iron works is aware of the issues with the bell and they have indicated they will take care of it Bill Burmeister gave a presentation on estate planning. 2 couples met with him. He is willing to meet with anyone at anytime. New member class has started. We had 2 potential new members attend the 1st class. We may have 1 or 2 more joining us. Server is up and running! Strategic planning will start later this year. I will soon start selecting people to be on this team!
Old Business:
Chuck Budnick asked if the Information Security Policy needed to be signed by the committee. Pastor said yes it needs to be signed but was waiting to see if anyone had any issues with it. Linda Smith and Mary Lou are affected by it and they have not reviewed it yet. We will review it next meeting.
Discussion of the use of the $20,000 donation: Council needs to bring a few recommendations to the voters. Bathrooms in the gym are not feasible. The cost would far exceed the donation. It was brought up that the renovation of the two rooms that could be used for a day care could be brought up to code for right around the amount of the donation. This option has the
potential of producing income down the line. Pastor suggested that a committee be formed to investigate the total cost of the room renovations and advise voters that the donation money would only be "seed money" to get the process started.
A motion was made by Cindy Grimwade that we take the recommendation of renovating the rooms for the day care to the voter's and use the $20,000 donation as (seed money) to offset the cost of the renovation. Seconded by Mark Ames. Motion Carries.
New Business: The choir loft has become a tripping hazard. Randy Fairbanks will make a Choir loft rail to help eliminate the problem.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 pm Closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Next Council Meeting : August 14th, 2018 Respectfully submitted by Dianna Vangorden
Note: All submitted reports can be viewed in their entirety in the church's office
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St. Paul Finances
July 2018
Monthly Offering for May (General Fund) $ 15,796.20
Month of May Expenses (General Fund) $ 18,546.38
Non Budget Income $ 2,348.94
Non Budget Expenses $ 2,992.45
2018 Budget $ 213,365.00
(Needed per Month $17,780.42)
Year to Date Offerings $ 83,180.26
Year to Date Expenses $ 84,569.44
YTD Non Budget Income $ 55,839.67
YTD Non Budget Expense $ 41,210.27
General Fund Balances May 31, 2018
General Fund Checking (Besser Cr. Union) $ 36,069.37
General Fund Savings (Besser Cr. Union) $ 810.82
General Fund Investments (Big D & Edw. Jones) $ 14,162.75
Contingency Fund Balance May 31, 2018 $ 43,491.48
(Big D) $ 3,338.46
(Edward Jones) $ 40,153.02
Loan Balance as of May 31, 2018 $ 307,065.21
Bell Tower Fund (Big D) $ 4,462.01
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“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery” (Gal. 5:1). We celebrate this month because of the freedoms and liberties our country has afforded us. We are right to do this. We should be thankful for these liberties: the freedom to gather together to worship and to live out what we believe in our daily lives. But freedom and liberty in our age has devolved. It has become a freedom from duty instead of a freedom for it. Indeed, freedom and liberty in our age has turned into licentiousness: a license to do what we want, when we want. This license is a submission, again, to a yoke of slavery. For freedom as license to do what we desire when we desire it means we are slaves to our desires, slaves to our passions. Christ died to set us free from our sinful desires. In Holy Baptism, our Old Adam is drowned and put to death along with all sin and evil desires so that a new man may arise and live before God in righteousness and purity. In Christ, we are a new creation. We are set free from the passions of the flesh so that we are free to do
our duty and bear fruits of the Spirit. Our duty is what God calls us to do as members of a family, society, and the church. God calls us to believe in His Word and gladly hear and learn it. He calls us to pray for all people. He calls us to live in faith toward Him and in fervent love for our neighbor. He calls us to put the gifts He gives to us in His service. God calls parents to provide for their children and raise them in the fear and admonition of the Lord. And God calls children to honor their parents and provide and care for them when they are no longer able to do so themselves. God calls the government to punish those who do evil and to reward those who do good. He calls citizens to pay their taxes and honor the governing officials as God’s servants. He calls pastors to preach and teach the Gospel as well as repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And He calls hearers to support those who teach them with every good thing. Christ died to set us free from the works of our selfish flesh, giving us the freedom and liberty to do our duty. Stand firm, then, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.
JULY STEWARDSHIP
Board of Fellowship News
There will be no Board of Fellowship meeting in July.
Rain or shine: Join us for the Annual Church Picnic, July 22nd
, following the outdoor worship service. All table service, hot dogs, hamburgers and the fixings are furnished by the church. Please bring a dish to share. Sign up sheets on board in the Fellowship Hall. Mark the dates: coming September 26 and 27 time for pictures for a new pictorial directory for St Paul. There is no charge for this and each person/family will receive a free 8x10 portrait and directory. More information and sign up times as we get closer to the dates.
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Evangelism & Outreach
Household and hygiene products have been delivered to Sanborn and Wilson Schools for five families from each school. We received a $250.00 grant from Thrivent Financial to go towards the cost of the items. Thank you to all who helped fill the boxes and prepare them for delivery.
In His Service, Stephanie Buchinger Evangelism/Outreach Chairperson
Lutheran World Relief Quilters
The St. Paul Quilters will continue to meet through out the summer and as always, we welcome anyone to join us - male or female, big or small. Because of having to cancel so many times due to weather or lack of water in the building, and because we lost one of our most productive members, (we sure do miss Emma) our number of completed quilts is very low. However, because of holiday plans with our families for Independence Day and Vacation Bible School on the 19th, we will be meeting on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays in July only, rather than our usual 1st and 3rd Thursdays.
Also if anyone is interested, we received a donation of two large containers of fabric. We have gone through it and pulled all the fabric suitable for quilting. Still available for use are many large cuts of upholstery fabric, light-weight knits, felt in many colors, and much more. Please see Karen Budnick or Teri if you would like to have any of it. What remains will be donated to St. Vincent's later in July. Thank you so much to the wonderful couple who donated all this beautiful material. Don't forget! Quilting is July 12 and 26
from 10:00 - 1:00. Hope to see you there!
Tigers Game Outing!
St. Paul is going to Comerica Park on Wednesday, August 15th
to watch the Detroit Tigers take on the Chicago White Sox. The cost is $90 per person, which covers the charter bus, your game tickets, pop, juice, water and muffins on the bus. Please sign up ASAP and make your payment to ensure your spot. The signup sheet is available on the bulletin board in the gym. Please make all checks payable to St. Paul Lutheran Church. If you have any questions, please call the church office. Thank you!
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2, Bailey Herriman 4, William Domke 4, Peggy Ratz 6, Susan Perdue 8, Stephanie Buchinger 8, Paulette Werth 9, Jennifer Werth 9, Marvin Schultz 12 Katelynn Naffien 13, Michelle Balog 13, Carson Werth 13, Donna Wolfrom 15, Janel Woodward 15, Mark Crane
16, Erna Miller 17, Earl Gerke 17, Rebecca Dault 18, Cristy Curtis 19, Mary Lou Schalkofske 19, Kathy Tucker 22, Tiffany Crane 23, Ryan Meyer
ADDRESS: St. Paul Lutheran Church 6891 Nicholson Hill Road Hubbard Lake, MI 49747 PHONE: 989.727.2496
12- Mr. & Mrs. Ray Krentz 22- Mr. & Mrs. Harlo Domke 25- Mr. & Mrs. Bill Neddermeyer 26- Mr. & Mrs. Randall Thiem 31- Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Buchinger
CONTACT US!
A Memorial was given in memory of Irene Kihn to the following fund. Memorial Fund A Memorial was given in memory of Ewald Timm to the following fund. TLC Fund A Memorial was given in memory of Alma Minke to the following fund. Memorial Fund
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President Bill Johnson
Vice President Mark Ames
Recording Secretary Diana VanGorden
Treasurer Mary Lou Schalkofske
Financial Secretary Linda Smith
Board of Trustees Chuck Budnick Larry Dewar Earl Gerke Bud Wegmeyer
Bd. of Christian Education Paulette Werth Gail Timm Cindy Grimwade
Board of Finance Carol Rumbles Cindy Grimwade
Board of Evangelism Stephanie Buchinger Andrew Buchinger Amy Traylor Kathy Winemiller Joanne Bryngelson
Board of Stewardship Cindy Grimwade Don Rumbles Ken Lobert Judy Bartz Bill Johnson
Board of Fellowship Julie Miller Les Miller Jim Amell Jeanette Amell Judy Bartz Nellie Grimwade Linda Kuffert Kathy Toro Leanne Bloom
