Page 1 ST. PAUL’S UCC NEWSLETTER JANUARY/FEBRUARY 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 Dear Friends, Carl and I had a very wonderful Christmas and New Year. I felt especially blessed to be a part of the family and traditions of St. Paul’s Church. One of the highlights of my holiday was our Sunday School Christmas Pageant. I couldn’t believe the depth of talent our church has--from singers, to actors, to readers, to musicians, to organizers and directors--all did a beautiful and remarkable job of making the evening of the pageant special. I was also thrilled to meet so many of your extended family members on Christmas Eve. I love the closeness and reunions this time of year brings. Of course the season also brought its sorrows and concerns. We mourned the loss of one of our most beloved and faithful members--Vera Freese. We will miss her dearly, but take comfort in the knowledge that she is at peace in God’s good care. I am pleased to report that Ellen Engelage is recovering well from her knee replacement surgery. Dee Schuster is also doing well after surgery. I continue to hold Jerome Bunge and Orie McCarty in my prayers--as well as all those on our prayer list. I want to thank everyone for the beautiful cards and gifts given my family and I. We enjoyed every cookie, cake, cinnamon roll, and piece of candy. I’m afraid one of my New Year’s resolutions is now going to have to be trying to lose the extra pounds I put on over the holidays. Hopefully, getting back into the normal routine of work and worship will help. Again I want to say what a pleasure it is to be serving with and among you. I am sure that when your permanent pastor comes, they will be equally impressed and blessed by you. With warm regards, Pastor Donna ********************************************** January Extra Step – God Cares God Cares Ministry was incorporated in 2010 in an effort to help veterans find employment. This organization assists those in need to find temporary shelter, food, clothing, mentoring and employer contacts so they can best present themselves to prospective employers. Self-sufficiency is the goal and the ministry’s motto is: “Helping Others, Help Themselves.” Veterans put careers on hold, families on hold, education on hold to perform this sacrifice for us. Unfortunately, in some cases, these veterans lost those things they were required to put on hold. God Cares is currently serving Missouri counties of Warren, Lincoln, Montgomery, St. Charles and Franklin. God Cares has no overhead so all donations go directly to helping individuals. Those who serve in this ministry are all volunteers. Visit them on the web: http://god-cares-ministry.org/
Seeking to Know, Grow In, and Show the Ways of Jesus
Letter from the Pastor
Dear Friends,
Carl and I had a very wonderful Christmas and New Year. I felt especially blessed to be a part of the family and traditions of St. Paul’s Church. One of the highlights of my holiday was our Sunday School Christmas Pageant. I couldn’t believe the depth of talent our church has--from singers, to actors, to readers, to musicians, to organizers and directors--all did a beautiful and remarkable job of making the evening of the pageant special.
I was also thrilled to meet so many of your extended family members on Christmas Eve. I love the closeness and reunions this time of year brings.
Of course the season also brought its sorrows and concerns. We mourned the loss of one of our most beloved and faithful members--Vera Freese. We will miss her dearly, but take comfort in the knowledge that she is at peace in God’s good care.
I am pleased to report that Ellen Engelage is recovering well from her knee replacement surgery. Dee Schuster is also doing well after surgery. I continue to hold Jerome Bunge and Orie McCarty in my prayers--as well as all those on our prayer list.
I want to thank everyone for the beautiful cards and gifts given my family and I. We enjoyed every cookie, cake, cinnamon roll, and piece of candy. I’m afraid one of my New Year’s resolutions is now going to have to be trying to lose the extra pounds I put on over the holidays. Hopefully, getting back into the normal routine of work and worship will help.
Again I want to say what a pleasure it is to be serving with and among you. I am sure that when your permanent pastor comes, they will be equally impressed and blessed by you.
With warm regards, Pastor Donna
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January Extra Step – God Cares God Cares Ministry was incorporated in 2010 in an effort to help veterans find employment. This
organization assists those in need to find temporary shelter, food, clothing, mentoring and employer contacts so they can best present themselves to prospective employers. Self-sufficiency is the goal and the ministry’s motto is: “Helping Others, Help Themselves.” Veterans put careers on hold, families on hold, education on hold to perform this sacrifice for us. Unfortunately, in some cases, these veterans lost those things they were required to put on hold. God Cares is currently serving Missouri counties of Warren, Lincoln, Montgomery, St. Charles and Franklin. God Cares has no overhead so all donations go directly to helping individuals. Those who serve in this ministry are all volunteers. Visit them on the web: http://god-cares-ministry.org/
to join us. All are welcome; participants need not be a member of St. Paul’s to stitch with us. Quilters meet on Mondays 10am-4:30pm and Thursdays 1-4:30pm.
Encourage fellow quilters you know to come join us! Also, if anyone wishes to learn to quilt, this would be an excellent opportunity.
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CONTENTS
Adult Choir .......................................................... 5 Letter from the Pastor .......................................... 1 Adult Social Connection ...................................... 6 Meals on Wheels ............................................... 10 Altar Flowers ....................................................... 4 New Email Address ........................................... 10 Anniversary Books .............................................. 7 Nursery ............................................................. 7,8 Birthdays, Anniversaries ...................................... 9 Philly’s Pizza “Dine to Donate” ........................... 11 Blood Drive .......................................................... 6 Photo Frame Ornaments ..................................... 3 Calendar of Events ........................................ 12,13 Prayer List ......................................................... 10 Christmas Program ............................................. 3 Quilters ................................................................. 2 Church Committees ............................................ 8 Sausage & Sauerkraut Dinner .............................. 6 Church Membership ........................................... 6 Search Committee Notice ..................................... 7 Congregational Meeting ..................................... 3 Services of Worship........................................... 4,5 Council Highlights ............................................... 7 Staff/Council Members ......................................... 2 Extra Step .......................................................... 1 Sunday Morning Fellowship .................................. 7 Helping Hands Ministry ....................................... 7 Women’s Guild .................................................... 2 Homebound Church Members .......................... 10 Worship Leaders ................................................. 5 Inclement Weather ............................................. 3 Youth Fellowship ................................................. 3
St. Paul’s UCC Staff
Pastor Donna Kendrick-Philips ....................................................................................................... Interim Pastor Susan Miesner ([email protected]) ............................................................................................ Secretary Sally Rohe ..................................................................................................................................................... Organist Dana Lange, Amy Lange, David Lange ........................................................ Volunteer Projection Technicians Sally & Tony Rohe .................................................................................................................................. Custodians Dana Lange ...................................................................................................................... Youth Fellowship Leader 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
THE WOMEN’S GUILD Will provide sandwiches and
drinks at the Blood Drive at St. Paul’s UCC on Tuesday,
January 27, ’15 for those who donate blood. Those who would like to help should contact Karen Dohrer.
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St. Paul’s Christmas Program, was a success, and DVDs
will soon be available for purchase. The proceeds will go to the Evangelical
Children’s Home. A very special thanks to Charles Eichmeyer for video-
taping the program and for being the “voice of God” in “The Christmas
Guest!” A very special thanks to ALL who helped with the program in any
way. It was very much a team effort, and we could not have done this
alone. We have a great amount of talent at St. Paul’s UCC—whether it be
singing, acting, playing an instrument, keeping children calm, organization
behind the scenes, stage management, wardrobe—we are truly blessed!
Robbin DeVore & Sally Rohe
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Cancelling Worship / Church Activities due to inclement weather:
In the event that worship or other events must be cancelled, postponed, or the start time be delayed due to inclement weather, communication of such will be relayed through postings on the following TV Stations:
Channel 2, Channel 5, Channel 11, Channel 30.
**NOTE: Channel 4 does NOT post church cancellations.**
A decision as to whether church services will be cancelled will be made by 8am.
Also be advised that you should always use good judgment before taking unnecessary risks under any inclement weather conditions.
Picture frame ornaments are still available. They are $7.50 each and make excellent keepsakes for family and friends. They are dated and the back is made for personalization. These are the first of a series that will be offered over the next few years. Be sure to get yours today. They will also be available at the Country Store at the Sausage Dinner on February 22, 2015.
January
Youth Event
The youth event for January is being planned—we are hoping to go to
Hidden Valley to Polar Plunge—that is, snow tubing. It will likely take
place on a Friday late in January, so be watching for sign-up sheets in the
lobby and notices in the bulletin. There will be a fee, but a group of 15 or
more will give us a group discount, so invite family and friends. For
questions or inquiries regarding monthly Youth events, contact:
December 7: in memory of Virgil Dothage who passed away 11 years ago on Dec. 6th, by Bob & Karla Aholt and Rich & Shannon Dothage
**Extra arrangement in memory of Ralph & Marge Pruitt by their daughter, Ann Jenkins** December 14: in honor of Abbie Thornton’s 21st birthday yesterday, by Granny Lulu
**Extra arrangement in memory of Cornelius Berg who passed away 8 years ago on Dec. 15th, by Robbin DeVore**
December 21: in memory of Norman Sida, by Bo & Karen Sida **Extra arrangement in memory of Edwin & Lydia Roloff and Raymond & Alberta Hasenjaeger,
by Lulu Hasenjaeger** **Another extra arrangement in memory of Don Garbs who passed away on Dec. 26, 1996,
by Debbie Garbs, Diana, Devon, & Danica** December 28: in memory of Hannah Robison, Norma Jean, Esther, and Tom Robison, by Wallis Laxton
January 4: by Marge Jones, in memory of her husband and parents
January 11: by the congregation to the glory of God
January 18: in memory of Cornelius Berg whose birthday was Jan. 22nd, by his family
January 25: by the congregation to the glory of God
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 hallway.
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Lenten Services
Ash Wednesday, February 18, ’15 will begin our
Wednesday Lenten Services. Services will begin at 7pm
each of the following Wednesdays:
Feb. 18th, Feb. 25th, March 4th, March 11th & March 18th
with hymn-sings beginning at 6:30pm on Feb. 25th, March 4th, March 11th, & March 18th.
NOTE: There will not be a hymn-sing on Ash Wednesday.
There will also be 7pm services on Maundy Thursday, March 26th and
Harvey Cramer (lead) Ken Painter Maurice Mittler Karla Aholt
Russell Kersten (lead) Bob & Maggie Barron John & Nancy Presser
Robbin DeVore (lead) Tony Rohe Curt Rohe Jacob DeVore
Acolytes Wade Swartz Harvey Cramer Russell Kersten Isaiah DeVore
Readers Marge Jones Karla Aholt Curt Rohe Jacob DeVore
Greeters Brenda Roloff Marge Jones
Ken Painter Karla Aholt
Bob & Maggie Barron John & Nancy Presser
Tony Rohe Curt Rohe
Nursery Carrie Deeker Pat Shacklette Stacie Chapman NEED VOLUNTEER
Fellowship Kay Buhr
Wade & Cheryl Swartz
Karen Side Maggie Barron
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Worship
Attendance:
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12-7-2014-----83
12-14-2014-----61
12-21-2014-----87
12-24-2014------130
12-28-2014-----61
1-4-2015-----54
The Adult Choir
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CHURCH MEMBERSHIP St. Paul’s UCC welcomes new members. Anyone who is interested in joining
St. Paul’s UCC should contact Pastor Donna or the church office.
Sausage & Sauerkraut Dinner Our annual Sausage Dinner & Country Store is
scheduled for Sunday, February 22, 2015 from
12N – 5pm. Come one, come all. Spread the word.
This is one dinner you and your friends will not want to miss!! Sign-
up sheets are posted in the lobby for members to choose the shift(s)
they prefer to work. They will likely fill up quickly, so sign-up early.
Also, don’t miss your chance on getting your tickets for the quilt
raffle—there will be 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners.
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BLOOD DRIVE—Blood Facts :
On any given day, an average of 38,000 units of red blood cells are needed for hospital patients in the U.S
One in 10 people entering the hospital needs blood
Red blood cells must be transfused within 42 days.
There is no substitute for human blood. It cannot be manufactured.
If there are questions concerning eligibility call 1-800-GIVE BLOOD or the website at redcrossblood.org. More information can be found outside the Fellowship Hall.
Help is needed before and after the drive with moving tables etc. Call Karen Dohrer at 636-433-5543 if you can help.
Adult Social Connection The first event of the New Year for the Adult Social Connection will be Friday, January 9, 2015
at 6:30 p.m. in the Church Fellowship Hall. SOUP & GAME NIGHT is back so please bring a
favorite soup to share. Drinks and crackers will be provided. We will play games after the meal so
please bring any games or cards you would like. We’re always anxious to learn a new game or two.
All adults are invited for a Fun Time!!!
The February Adult Social Connection event will be a
VALENTINE’S DINNER on Friday, February 13th at 6:30 p.m. in
the Church Fellowship Hall. Drinks and the entrée, Chicken Cordon
Bleu, will be provided. Everyone attending is asked to bring a salad,
vegetable or dessert to share. Please use the Sign-Up Sheet in the
Lobby indicating which side dish you will bring so that we can plan
accordingly. You need not be a couple to attend—
Everyone is welcome!!
YOUR HELP
IS NEEDED!!
Karen Dohrer has volunteered to chair
the Red Cross Blood Drive
Tues., Jan. 27, 2015. If interested in helping, please contact Karen.
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The missions committee
is looking for someone to
lead the Helping Hands
ministry. See Amy Lange
with inquiries.
150th
Anniversary Book…
Sunday Morning Fellowship
A time of fellowship and refresh- ments follows the service of
worship. We need volunteers to assist with the coffee,
lemonade, and donuts. The sign-up sheet is in the lobby. Thank you in advance for
your participation.
Council Highlights
Annual Congregational Meeting—We will have our congregational meeting on Jan. 18, 2015 immedi- ately following the service of worship, with an alternative meeting date of Jan. 25, 2015 in case of inclement weather.
Recent Lightning Strike—Electrical/Sound/Projection damage. We are making progress with the repair/replacement of electrical equipment damaged by the lightning strike. Chime Master will be back when the weather breaks to make adjustments to bells in the bell tower.
Search Committee—Surveys are due Monday, January 12, 2015!! Pick yours up in the lobby.
Purpose Statement—The Pastoral Relations Committee will look into changing our purpose statement.
Bldgs. & Grounds—Will be addressing the water leak in the side room near the vestibule when the weather breaks.
Blood Drive—We will host another blood drive in March. The date has not yet been set.
~NOTICE ALL MEMBERS~
Leadership Expectations Survey Your Pastor Search Committee would like your suggestions and recommendations in regards to the selection of a pastor. Survey forms will be available in the church lobby as of Sunday, December 7, 2014. Please give this matter your prayerful and thoughtful attention.
Please place your completed survey in the box designated “Congregational Survey” located in the church lobby or mail to:
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 103 S. Second Street
Marthasville, MO 63357 Attn: Pastor Search Committee
Christian Education Committee: Nursery: Jodi Lange – SS Superintendent Coordinator – Pat Shacklette
Terri Ogle – Council Rep 1st Sunday – Carrie Deeker
Cathie Schoppenhorst 2nd Sunday – Pat Shacklette
Cheryl Swartz 3rd Sunday – Stacie Chapman
Megan Zeh 4th Sunday – NEED VOLUNTEER
Katie Thornton 5th Sunday – Terri Ogle
Sunday School Teachers: Pre K – Brenda Roloff – Every Other Month Subs – Jodi Lange
Pre K – Katie Thornton – Every Other Month Cheryl Swartz
K - 2nd – Megan Zeh Kylie Rohe
3rd - 5th – Cathie Schoppenhorst
6th - 8th – Suzie Thierbach
Young Adult – Jodi Lange
Adult – Rev. Ed Wilson (Advent Season)
Missions Committee: Pastoral Relations Committee: Harvey Cramer – Council Rep Wade Swartz – Council Rep
Gene Ahmann Diane Freese
Sandy Rohe David Lange
Cathie Schoppenhorst Ann Jenkins
Susie Thierbach Doris Bunge
Membership Care Committee: Buildings and Grounds: Kay Buhr – Council Rep Nick Rohe – Council Rep Cindy Buescher Bob Aholt
Debbie Garbs Jim Buescher
Marge Jones Maurice Mittler
Marigene Kersten Don Buescher
Bev Wohler Bo Sida
Historical Committee: Cemetery Board: Amy Lange – Council Rep Lulu Hasenjaeger
Jenny Buescher Bob Aholt
Ann Jenkins Jim Buescher
Jeanette Stegner Maurice Mittler
Cathie Schoppenhorst
Interim Pastor Committee: Search Committee: Karla Aholt Maurice Mittler
Russell Kersten – Council Rep Jim Buescher
Robbin DeVore – Council Rep Sally Rohe
Terri Ogle Patty Thornton
Kay Buhr Susie Thierbach
Maurice Mittler Matt Scheible
Diane Freese Dana Lange
Many, many thanks to all who have stepped forward to fill vacant spots on the
church’s committees! The information above reflects the most recent changes to our
church committees. The places where we need volunteers are denoted in red type.
Please contact Pat Shacklette or Terri Ogle if you are interested in filling the nursery
attendant position. Again, thank you.
Jesus Loves Me
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JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
1st: Norbert Shacklette 15th: Angela Gray Wesley Thierbach 19th: Cindy Niemeyer 2nd: Brayden Mayer 21st: Tim Borgmann 4th: Jessica Zeh Adam Witte 5th: Kelly Meyer 22nd: Ellen Engelage 9th: Celeste Mueller Wade Swartz LaVerda Thierbach 28th: Billie Logan 10th: Randy Wilson Phyllis Sontag 11th: Rhonda Juntti 3oth: Phil Mittler 12th: Kara Niemeyer 31st: Debi Verges 13th: Janna Thornton Robbin DeVore
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
ANNIVERSARIES OF BAPTISM
2nd: John & Nancy Presser 31st: Dianica Schuster 7th: Harvey & Dolores Cramer 25th: Don & Linda Mittler
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
1st: Kirk Engelage 16th: Jon Zeh Devin Bilyeu 18th: Aaron Dohrer 5th: Ben Zeh Don Sida 7th: Linda Hasenjaeger 19th: Wilma Zeh Helene Krampe 20th: John Presser Chris Lowry 21st: Herbert Roloff Evan Witte 22nd: Darrell Hasenjaeger Jennifer Zeh Henry Stegner 9th: Wes Berg, Jr. Carl Krampe 10th: Randy Roloff Marge Jones Colsie Lange 25th: Donald Lange 11th: Yvonne Ridder Cheryl Swartz Bryce Mayer 27th: Dolores Cramer 15th: Robert Dohrer
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
ANNIVERSARIES OF BAPTISM
3rd: Jerome & Walean Bunge 11th: Teagan Zeh 6th: Murrill & Bev Wohler 12th: Taylor Steffens 7th: Paul & Diane Freese 17th: Tristan Zeh 8th: Edgar & LaVerda Thierbach-1959 29th: Wesley Thierbach Henry & Jeanette Stegner-1950 Larry & Brenda Hoemann 14th: Robert & Dee Schuster 19th: Russell & Marigene Kersten Mark & Marline Theissen 20th: Paul & Lori Riegel
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PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
The family of Michel Otten who passed away 1/6/15; Mitch Stegner (nephew of Henry & Jeannette)—lymphoma; The family of Vera Freese who passed away 12/20/14; Robert Schuster—serious bladder infection; Dee Schuster—surgery 12/29/14; Floyd Mittler (brother of Maurice)—health issues; Ellen Engelage—home recovering from ankle surgery; Kevin Brunkhorst (Rev. Bockting’s son-in-law)—at home recovering from severe burns; Margaret Lange—at Cedarcrest recovering from hip surgery; Ann Jenkins—back surgery 7/15/14; Eldon & Sue Green—health issues; Angela Gray—health issues; Gail DeVore Morris—health issues; Jerome Bunge—diabetes and advanced Parkinson’s; Eleanor Lutz—sciatic nerve pain, heart; John Spires—Parkinson’s.
Those Battling Cancer: Layton Rehmeier, Dera Rehmeier, Rick Rehmeier, Jim Grafrath, Jerry Hoelscher, Ron Palitzsch, Gary Dobsch, Dawn Borgmann, Mark Jones, Leonard Lutz, Dale Krampe, Tim Palitzsch, Gene Bollinger, Kenneth Lammers, Jim Schultz (Celeste Schriefer’s; brother), Jen Laspe (39, cousin to Thornton’s).
Those serving in the Military: Stuart O’Black, Devon Martin, Caleb & Sarah Murphy, Tim Thornton, Chris Noeth, Erin Francis, & 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 Eleanor Lutz Vera Mittler 306 E. South St 20555 Cedar Ct. NHC Healthcare Marthasville, MO 63357 Warrenton, MO 63383 35 Sugar Maple Ln. (636) 433-2001 636-456-8105 St. Charles, MO 63303
Vada Hinnah Orie McCarty Dee Schuster The Arbors at South Point 702 E. Main St. 700 E. Fifth St., Apt. #103 5129 Old Hwy. 100, Room 10 Marthasville, MO 63357 Washington, MO 63090 Washington, MO 63090 (636) 388-1054 Rev. Dale & Helene Krampe Robert Schuster Homestead at Hickory View Cedarcrest 1481 Marbach Dr., Apt. 225 324 W. Fifth St. Washington, MO 63090 Washington, MO 63090 314-974-3784
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.
