Page 1 ST. PAUL’S UCC NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2015 103 South Second Street Marthasville, MO 63357 (636) 433-2482 [email protected]www.stpaulsuccmo.org Seeking to Know, Grow In, and Show the Ways of Jesus Letter from the Pastor I thought we had a wonderful Chicken Dinner! The food was delicious—as always; the weather was beautiful; and the experience could not be beat. I was very impressed by the way people lingered. It told me they felt welcome and at home enough to catch up with friends; peek in at the sanctuary; and enjoy the music and ice cream. Every comment I heard was a positive one. I want to thank Cindy Buescher for chairing the event. I also want to thank her dedicated and talented committee, and everyone who helped and worked so hard to make the day a gracious and glorious success. And, of course, thanks to God—not just for the beautiful day, but also for the many ways in which we felt the abiding presence of God’s Spirit. Now, I have for you just a brief grandchild story. The littlest of the three grandkids, Alice, had a favorite saying. “Alice do it,” she would always insist. It didn’t matter what was happening—whether we were trying to put on her shoes, snap her into her car seat, or comb her hair, she was sure she could do it all by herself, and didn’t need any help from anyone. Of course being only two meant that her abilities didn’t quite measure up to her estimate of herself and before you know it, she would be frustrated and upset and throwing herself on the ground in tears. Of course it also meant that Carl or I would step in and take over. “Grandma or Grandpa help you?” we would say; and with just a click or a snap, or a gentle stroke from us, all was well again. Dealing with Alice made me wonder if sometimes we don’t sound like two-year-olds to God. I think of the times we insist on doing things our way, or on our own. I think of how independent minded we can be— certain we can do whatever we want, whenever we want—without needing help or advice from anyone. Then, of course, reality comes crashing in. How many times does that sort of thinking or behaving get us into a mess or situation we can’t get out of? It’s probably more times than we can count. Fortunately for us, God continues to come to our rescue, bring us aid, sit by our side--help us just when we need it most; love us as Love is pleased to do. Of course two year olds, God bless their soul, are easy to please. It’s the three year old, Paige, that really tried our nerves. Every time we asked her to do anything—whether it was pick up, or sit down, or come along, she would ask, “Why?” It just got to be non-stop. “Why this,” and “Why that.” Finally we just had to say, “Because Grandma or Grandpa told you.” Now it was an answer that didn’t really satisfy Miss Paige, but at least it got her moving in the right direction—which is all we ever wanted in the first place. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could just trust God enough to keep following and obeying even when we don’t fully understand? Wouldn’t it be nice if God could trust us to do what is right without always having to convince us of the truth of God’s ways? As a grandparent I can tell you, if we could do that it would make things so much easier—for God and for everyone. Take care and many blessings, Pastor Donna
Operation Christmas Child (OCC) gives gift-filled shoe boxes and gospel booklets to children
in desperate situations around the world, some of whom are refugees of civil war, while
others are survivors of a natural disaster or victims of extreme poverty. OCC is often
described as a simple, hands-on mission that aims to teach young people about the power of
Jesus Christ and his healing touch. The boxes often contain small toys, stuffed animals,
school supplies, personal hygiene items, and hard candies.
Visit them on their website: www.samaritanspurse.org/occ
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CONTENTS Adult Choir........................................................... 6 Meals on Wheels ................................................ 8 Adult Social Connection....................................... 3 Membership Directory ......................................... 6 Altar Flowers ...................................................... 5 Mission Moment ................................................ 7 Anniversary Books ............................................... 4 Nursery .............................................................4,6 Birth Announcement ............................................ 4 Prayer List .......................................................... 8 Birthdays, Anniversaries ..................................... 7 Quilters ................................................................ 3 Calendar of Events ............................................. 9 Services of Worship ............................................ 6 Cemetery Work Day ............................................ 3 Shannondale Retreat .......................................... 4 Chicken Dinner ................................................... 5 Soup & Stew Supper ........................................... 3 Church Membership ........................................... 5 Staff/Council Members ....................................... 2 Evangelism ......................................................... 3 Sunday Morning Fellowship ..............................4,6 Extra Step ........................................................... 2 Tid Bits .............................................................7,8 Helping Hands Ministry ....................................... 6 Worship Leaders ................................................ 6 Homebound Church Members ............................ 8 Youth Fellowship ................................................ 4 Letter from the Pastor .......................................... 1
St. Paul’s UCC Staff
Pastor Donna Kendrick-Philips ....................................................................................................... Interim Pastor Susan Miesner ([email protected]) ............................................................................................. Secretary Sally Rohe ..................................................................................................................................................... Organist Sally & Tony Rohe .................................................................................................................................. Custodians Alan Scholz ............................................................................................................. Volunteer Grounds Attendant Debbie Garbs ................................................................................................................... Volunteer Choir Director ...................................................................................................................... Volunteer Youth Fellowship Director Amy Lange, David Lange, Dana Lange ........................................................ Volunteer Projection Technicians Robbin DeVore .......................................................................................................... Volunteer Newsletter Editor
Church Council
Amy Lange ......................................................................................................... President/Historical Committee Wade Swartz ............................................................................... Vice President/Pastoral Relations Committee Robbin DeVore ......................................................................................................................... Recording Secretary Russell Kersten ........................................................................................................................... Financial Secretary Rachel Richardson ..................................................................................................................................... Treasurer Harvey Cramer ....................................................................................................................... Missions Committee Terri Ogle ............................................................................................................. Christian Education Committee Kay Buhr .................................................................................................................. Membership Care Committee Nick Rohe........................................................................................................... Buildings & Grounds Committee
to stitch with us. So, invite your quilting friends to stitch
at St. Paul’s! ALL ARE WELCOME! Contact Audrey Meyer at 433-2210 with
questions or inquiries.
Our food stand at
the concert in the park
sold nearly all
that was prepared. Final monetary figures will be
relayed as they become available.
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Thanks to all who helped in any way!
Adult Social Connection
Friday, october 9th 6:30pm
Hotdog & marshmallow roast
The hotdogs, buns, marshmallows and drinks will be provided.
Everyone is asked to bring an appetizer, something to go with the hotdogs, or a dessert to share.
Bring a lawn chair and gather around the bonfire! Hope to see everyone there!
Contact Karla Aholt or Diane Freese with questions or inquiries.
Help Is Needed!!! A workday in the church cemetery is scheduled for Saturday, October 10th beginning at 8am. Please mark your calendars accordingly. We will be trimming trees, cleaning up brush, filling in low spots, etc. So, please bring your tools, shovels, and gloves. Lunch will be provided for the workers around 12N at church.
Soup & Beef Stew Supper Friday, October 16th --4:30-7:30pm
Mark your calendars now for our 2nd annual “All You Can Eat Soup & Stew Supper” in the Fellowship Hall. The soups this year will be Beef Stew, Cheeseburger Soup, and Chicken Noodle. Help will be needed on Thursday, October 15th at 12N to prepare the soups and set up for the Supper. Sign-up sheets are in the lobby for working the Supper and homemade dessert donations. We are also requesting homemade and handmade items for the Country Store. Please invite family & friends. Spread the word!
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NURSERY Nursery attendants
are needed for the
3rd & 4th Sundays
of each month.
Contact Pat Shacklette or
Terri Ogle with inquiries.
Warren Allan David Bilyeu
Born 9-16-15
Son of Dillan & Taylor Bilyeu
CONGRATULATIONS!
St. Paul’s UCC is currently looking for a new Youth Fellowship Director, or a number of individuals who would fill this position in a tag-team manner. If you are interested, please contact a council member.
Sunday Morning Fellowship
We need volunteers to assist with coffee, lemonade, and donuts.
September 6: in memory of Ken DeVore, whose birthday was Sept. 11. **Extra arrangement in memory of Richard L. Griffin, whose 81st birthday would have been
Sept. 5th, by Arla Griffin Eisenhower and family.** September 13: in honor of Bonnie Borgmann’s granddaughter Mariah’s birthday. September 20: in celebration of Don & Carrie Deeker’s 43rd wedding anniversary on Sept. 23. **Extra arrangement in memory of Delvin Hasenjaeger, whose 79th birthday would have been
Sept. 18, by Lulu Hasenjaeger and family.** September 27: in honor of Nick Rohe’s birthday, by Orville & Sandy Rohe.
NOTE: Consider sponsoring the altar flowers in honor or in memory of a loved one, a special
date, or just because…Sign-up sheets for altar flowers are in the lobby. The flowers are yours to take with you after the service of worship.
CHURCH MEMBERSHIP
Welcome New Members:
Matthew Blackwell, Nicole Jones, Grover Hilgedick
**Anyone who is interested in joining St. Paul’s UCC should contact Pastor
Donna or the church office.**
St. Paul’s Annual Chicken Dinner served 660 guests.
Many thanks to the
Committee:
Jim & Cindy Buescher, Ron & Diane Freese, Kay Buhr, Don & Barb Buescher, Wade
1st: Matt Theissen 3rd: Mike & Rachel Schaller 14th: Lucy Wohler 2nd: Robyn Wohler 6th: Herb & Melba Roloff—1956 Henry Wohler 3rd: Harvey Siem Luke & Rachel Richardson Kylie Rohe Steven & Rita Bub 4th: Tim DeVore 13th: Eldon & Sue Green—1952 Jeannette Stegner 18th: Jon & Jennifer Zeh 5th: Mark Liesmann 19th: Joel & Melissa Shaffer 7th: Melissa Shaffer 27th: Orville & Sandra Rohe Nick Scheible 8th: Hailey Steffens 10th: Sue Green Matthew Freese 11th: Bev Wohler 12th: Erin Freese 14th: Carla Lange John Ekstrom Lisa Steffens 15th: Otto Thierbach Caylynn Murrell 16th: Nancy Presser Orville Rohe Edgar Theirbach 17th: Sally Rohe 18th: Diane (Paul) Freese Donald Mittler Dylan Borgmann 20th: Maurice Mittler Bob Barron 22nd: Isaiah DeVore 23rd: Gene Ahmann Patty Thornton
25th: Angela Borgmann 27th: David Lange 28th: Teagan Zeh Dianne Mittler
MISSION
MOMENT 337 boxes of macaroni & cheese was collected for local families in need.
Thank you for your participation.
According to the
University of Illinois, 90%
of the pumpkins grown in
the United States are
raised within a 90-mile
radius of Peoria, Illinois.
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PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Family of Ralph Gregory who passed away 9/25/15; Ryan Owenby (friend of Brenda Roloff)—recovering from brain surgery; Eldon Green—small stroke; Marigene Kersten—recovering from surgery; Jim Thornton (friend of the Bergs)—hunting accident—broken hip, multiple fractures bruised lung; Michael Rich (relative of Carla Lange)—organ failure; Vance Ross (Karen Sida’s brother)—stroke; Jerome Bunge—diabetes and advanced Parkinson’s; Norma Sutter—failing health; Dee Schuster—health issues; Eldon & Sue Green—health issues; Angela Gray—health issues; Gail DeVore Morris—health issues; Eleanor Lutz—sciatic nerve pain, heart; John Spires—Parkinson’s.
Those Battling Cancer: Ryan Owenby; Alan Scholz, Darryl Bockting, Donnie Kopmann, Kathy Frick, Layton Rehmeier, Dera Rehmeier, Rick Rehmeier, Jim Grafrath, Ron Palitzsch, Gary Dobsch, Dawn Borgmann, Mark Jones, Leonard Lutz, Dale Krampe, Tim Palitzsch, Gene Bollinger, Kenneth Lammers.
Those serving in the Military: Devon Martin, Caleb & Sarah Murphy, Tim Thornton, & others seeking to faithfully serve God & Country!
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Please remember those who are not always able to worship with us at St.
Paul’s UCC. Remember them in prayer, with a visit, card, or a phone call:
Jerome Bunge Rev. Dale & Helene Krampe Vera Mittler 306 E. South St Homestead at Hickory View NHC Healthcare Marthasville, MO 63357 1481 Marbach Dr., Apt. 225 35 Sugar Maple Ln. (636) 433-2001 Washington, MO 63090 St. Charles, MO 63303 314-974-3784
Vada Hinnah Eleanor Lutz Dee Schuster The Arbors at South Point 20555 Cedar Ct. 700 E. Fifth St., Apt. #103 5129 Old Hwy. 100, Room 10 Warrenton, MO 63383 Washington, MO 63090 Washington, MO 63090 636-456-8105 (636) 388-1054
—Meals on Wheels— If anyone needs or knows of anyone who needs home-delivered meals from the Warren County Senior Center, please contact the center at 636-456-3379. Volunteers are also needed to deliver meals. ________________________________________________________________________________
Each atumn, monarch butterflies
migrate from the U.S. to Mexico
and some parts of Southern
California. They fly at speeds
ranging between 12 and 25 mph.
Monarch butterflies are the only
insect that migrates to a warmer
climate that is 2,500 miles away.
Fall is a peak migration time for
many species of birds. The Arctic
Tern journeys about 11,000 miles
each way. That is like going all
the way across the U.S. about 3 ½
times.
According to the National Retail
Federation, 158 million people in
the U.S. celebrated Halloween in
2013, spending a total of $6.9
billion on candy, costumes, and
decorations.
According to The Nielsen Company,
Americans spent $1.9 billion, in
2013, on candy. That’s around 600
million pounds worth of Hershey
bars, lollipops, Milk Duds,
Twizzlers, and Clark Bars.
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St. Paul’s UCC Church Calendar—October 2015
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3
4 Bring A Meal Sunday 9:30am Worship with Holy Communion 10:30am AM Fellowship 10:30am Sunday School
5 10-4:30pm Quilters
6 7pm Church Council
7 2pm Women’s Guild
8 9 6:30pm Adult Social Connection
10 8am Cemetery Work Day
11 9 :30am Worship 10:30am AM Fellowship 10:30am Sunday School
12 10-4:30pm Quilters
13 7pm-8pm-Food Pantry @CBC
14
15 Newsletter items due
12N Soup & Stew Set-up
7pm Adult Choir practice
16 17 11am-Noon Food Pantry @ CBC
18 9 :30am Worship 10:30am AM Fellowship 10:30am Sunday School
19 10-4:30pm Quilters
20 21 22 23 24
25 9 :30am Worship 10:30am AM Fellowship 10:30am Sunday School Congregational Meeting
26 10-4:30pm Quilters
27 28 29 30 31
“I will lift my eyes to the hills, from whence comes my help. My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” (Psalm 121:1-2 NKJV)
