Page 1 ST. PAUL’S UCC NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2017 103 South Second Street Marthasville, MO 63357 (636) 433-2482 [email protected]www.stpaulsuccmo.org A Loving Church, Making a Difference in the World Letter from the Pastor As we approach February, love starts to be in the air. Valentine’s Day is coming up, and I know many of us start to think about what we can do to show how much we care. There’s a sense of affection in the air. While this is good, it seems that love is something that is lacking in the world. We’ve just come through one of the most divisive elections in our country, and it seems that those in power want to divide us more than unite us. (I’m talking on both sides of the aisle). The irony in this is that the past few weeks of January, we’ve had a call to unity throughout our scripture readings. Jesus, Paul, Isaiah, all beseech us to unify and live with one another in love— to unify and realize that even different opinions aren’t enough to stop us from caring for one another. It seems that as we look around the opposite is being told to us—that we must stand our ground firmly, and only accept people if they come to our opinions—compromise shouldn’t happen, but rather we should try to force our ideas onto those that disagree. I’m not sure why, but it seems like the predominant mindset is that only one side is right, and it’s completely right, and the other side is wrong, and it must be unequivocally wrong. Which, if we really sit down and think this through, does us a disservice. It’s through our differences that the church is able to accomplish much. If we were all the same, then we’d never be able to get things done. Through diversity we see different gifts (which is good because Heaven help us if I was the church treasurer!). There is a lot that the world and God have to offer us, but it’s only if we can go into it with an open mind. Rather than trying to figure out how to maintain divisions among ourselves, we should be trying to figure out how to break walls down. I’ve seen in multiple churches the thought of “We want the church to grow” butting right up against “There are only certain types of people we want to let in”. It simply doesn’t work with that mindset. So, let’s try and change our focus. Rather than strive for division, let’s see what happens when we work towards unity. Let’s see what love can do in place of hate. Let’s follow the will of God rather than the will of society. In a time when it seems like the world is more divided than ever, how awesome is it that we are called to be the ones to end those divisions—that God trusts us enough to welcome everyone into the Christian family. See you in the pews, Pastor Jeff
We need volunteers to assist with coffee, lemonade, and donuts.
Sign-up sheet is in the lobby.
Thank you in advance
for your participation.
Adult Social Connection
Friday, February 10, 2017 6:30pm—the fellowship hall
“Valentine’s dinner” Drinks and entrées of Lasagna and Ground Beef Alfredo will be provided.
Attendees are asked to bring a salad or dessert to share. Please use the sign-up sheet in the lobby by Tuesday, February 7th, indicating which side dish
you will bring so we can plan accordingly.
You need not be a couple to attend—Everyone is welcome!!
Thanks to all who sponsored poinsettias
to decorate the sanctuary during the
Christmas season :
In memory of her parents, Ralph & Marge Pruitt,
by Ann Jenkins
In memory of Norman Sida, by Bo & Karen Sida
In memory of Harold & Lorena Lange and Robert
& GloriaMae Hartman, by Nick & Kendall Lange
In memory of Rueben & Violet Smith and Bertha
Rainwater, by Nick & Kendall Lange
In memory of Walter & Lydia Mittler, by Maurice
& Mary Mittler
Otto, Susie, Elise & Wesley Thierbach
In memory of James & Vera Freese, by family
In memory of Don Garbs, who died 20 years ago,
and Agnes Ridder, by Debbie Garbs & family
In memory of Delvin Hasenjaeger, by
Lulu Hasenjaeger & family HELPING HANDS MINISTRY The Missions Committee
is looking for someone to lead
this ministry. See Harvey Cramer
with questions or inquiries.
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Altar flowers:
January 1: with thanksgiving for a good year, by Jeanette & Henry Stegner.
January 8: to the glory of God, by the congregation. January 15: to the glory of God, by the congregation.
January 22: in memory of Cornelius Berg, whose birthday was today. *Extra arrangement in memory of Don Garbs, whose birthday was Jan. 21st, by Debbie Garbs. January 29: in celebration of her family members whose birthdays fall in Jan., Feb., and March, by Phyllis Sontag.
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
**Anyone who is interested in joining St. Paul’s UCC should contact Pastor Jeff
or the church office.**
***NOTICE*** 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
Readers Marge Jones Karla Aholt Curt Rohe Jacob DeVore
Greeters Rhonda Juntti Marge Jones
Ken Painter Maurice Mittler
Russell Kersten John & Nancy Presser
Tony Rohe Curt Rohe
Nursery NEED VOLUNTEER Pat Shacklette Stacie Chapman Brenda Roloff
Fellowship Kay Buhr Maggie B. & Karen S. NEED VOLUNTEER ____________
Worship
Attendance:
1-1-2017-----64
1-8-2017-----74
1-15-2017-----cancelled
(inclement weather)
1-22-2017-----74
1-29-2017-----
The Adult Choir Come join us in song! The choir will sing on
Sunday, February 19th. Practice will be on
Thursday, February 16th.
ALL ARE WELCOME!! Contact Debbie Garbs or Sally Rohe with
questions or inquiries.
There will be no Sunday School classes on
Sunday, February 26th due to the Sausage Dinner.
Many thanks to the Women’s Guild for providing food and drinks
to blood donors at the January blood drive, to those assisting in setting up and cleaning up before and after the drive, and to all who are
working the event. Thanks also to those who are donating blood!
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St. Paul’s UCC’s Annual Whole Hog Pork Sausage & Sauerkraut Dinner Sunday, February 26, 2017
11am—5pm Our annual Sausage Dinner will be held in the Fellowship Hall. Pork sausage, ribs and
bones will be sold in the hall, and Country Store and Quilt Raffle will be held in the
lobby. Come one, come all. Spread the word. Invite your family and friends to this
wonderfully delicious dinner with homemade desserts of pie and cake!!
Sign-up sheets are posted in the lobby for members to choose the shift(s) they prefer
to work the day of the dinner. Donations of homemade pies and cakes are requested, as
well as homemade and handmade items for the country store.
Also, don’t miss your chance on getting your tickets for the quilt
raffle. Raffle tickets are in the lobby to purchase and sell.
Help is also needed on Friday, February 24th
beginning at 12:00 noon to cut meat off the bones,
set up, and prep for the dinner.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Chamber of Commerce
Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 7am Sponsored by St. Paul’s UCC—held in the Fellowship Hall
Guest speaker: Chaplain (Col.) Gary D. Gilmore Chaplain Gilmore has been a National Guard Chaplain in Missouri since 1987. He has served as the
Chaplain for the 35th DISCOM, the 735th MSB, the 20th Aviation Brigade and the Joint Forces Headquarters-Missouri. He returned from deployment to Baghdad, Iraq in May of 2008, and is
currently the Senior Chaplain for the Missouri National Guard in Jefferson City. Prior to full-time military service, he was a pastor at First Baptist Church of Mt. Vernon, MO for 16 years.
A free-will offering is requested. Offerings help support the Washington Overseas Medical and Dental Mission—Honduras.
Thank you for your support.
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FEBRUARY WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES OF BAPTISM
1st: Kirk Engelage 6th: Murrill & Bev Wohler—1965 11th: Teagan Zeh Devin Bilyeu 7th: Paul & Diane Freese 12th: Taylor Steffens 2nd: Grover Hilgedick 8th: Edgar & LaVerda Theirbach—1959 29th: Wesley Thierbach 5th: Ben Zeh 12th: Henry & Jeannette Stegner—1950 Savannah Longsdon 19th: Russell & Marigene Kersten 7th: Linda Hasenjaeger Helene Krampe Evan Witte Jennifer Zeh 10th: Randy Roloff Colsie Lange 11th: Bryce Mayer 15th: Robert Dohrer 16th: Jon Zeh 18th: Don Sida 19th: Wilma Zeh 20th: John Presser 21st: Herbert Roloff 22nd: Darrell Hasenjaeger Henry Stegner Carl Krampe Marge Jones 25th: Donald Lange Cheryl Swartz 27th: Dolores Cramer
The 1st in the series of
picture frame ornaments
(2014) is $7.50 each.
The 2nd in the series of
picture frame ornaments
(2015) is $8.00 each.
The 3rd in the series of
picture frame ornaments
(2016) is $7.00 each.
**To purchase any of these ornaments,
contact Robbin DeVore or a council member. **
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PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER The family of Ellie Lutz, who passed away 1/16/17; the family of Melvin Gratza (brother of Bonnie Borgmann), who passed away 1/7/17; the family of Ellie Burris (sister of Alan Scholz), who passed away 1/7/17; Robbin DeVore—gout and painful health issues; Mark Jones—cancer is in remission, but fighting other health issues; Tim Harster (Audrey Meyer’s son-in-law)—recovering from leg surgery; Eric Moritz (cousin to the Rohes)—very ill with cancer; Michelle Mueller (friend of Cindy Buescher)—severe heart issues, her newborn baby in ICU; one-year-old grandson of Joyce Marek (friend of Debbie Garbs)—massive brain tumor; Cal & Betty Tameler (Brenda Roloff’s parents)—health issues; Leonard Lutz—health issues; Vance Ross (Karen Sida’s brother)—health issues; Eldon & Sue Green—health issues; Angela Gray—health issues; Gail DeVore Morris—health issues.
Those Battling Cancer: Eric Moritz, Scott Auby, Melanie Jenkins, Darryl Bockting, Donnie Kopmann, Jim Grafrath, Ron Palitzsch, Leonard Lutz, Dale Krampe, Tim Palitzsch, Gene Bollinger.
Those serving in the Military: Devon Martin, Caleb & Sarah Murphy, & 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:
Sue Green Rev. Dale & Helene Krampe Vera Mittler The Arbors at Victorian Manor Homestead at Hickory View NHC Healthcare Please send all correspondence to: 1481 Marbach Dr., Apt. 225 35 Sugar Maple Ln. 105 Rottman Drive Washington, MO 63090 St. Charles, MO 63303 Marthasville, MO 63357 314-974-3784
Vada Hinnah Norma Sutter The Arbors at South Pointe (address unknown) 5129 Old Hwy. 100, Room 10 Washington, MO 63090
—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. ________________________________________________________________________________
St. Paul’s UCC is looking for a
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.
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St. Paul’s UCC Church Calendar—February 2017
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2pm Women’s Guild
2 3 4
5 Bring A Meal Sunday 9:30am Worship Holy Communion 10am AM Fellowship 10:30am Sunday School
6 10-4:30pm Quilters 7pm Church Council
7 8
9 10
6:30pm Adult Social Connection
11
12 9:30am Worship 10:30am AM Fellowship 10:30am Sunday School
13 10-4:30pm Quilters
14
7pm-8pm-Food Pantry @CBC
15 16 7pm Adult Choir Practice
17 18 11am-Noon Food Pantry @ CBC
19 9:30am Worship 10:30am AM Fellowship 10:30am Sunday School
20 10-4:30pm Quilters
21 22 23
24
12 Noon Set-up for Sausage Dinner
25
26 9:30am Worship
11am-5pm Sausage Dinner & Country Store
27 10-4:30pm Quilters
28 7am Chamber of Commerce Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast
“May the Lord direct your hearts into
God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.” (II Thessalonians 3:5 NIV)
