Page 1 ST. PAUL’S UCC NEWSLETTER JULY 2014 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 Church Council News Update (Most of the following statement was read to the congregation before worship service on June 8, 2014, with a few additional bits of information that came about since that time. The Council felt that for those who were not in attendance that day, it should be included in this newsletter as well.) During the last week of May, it was brought to our attention that 3 members of our council were also serving on the Leadership Team for the new start up church that Pastor George is forming. In light of this new information, some members felt that this was a conflict of interest and that these council members could not have the best interest of St. Paul’s UCC church at heart. As a result, Pastor George was asked to move up his resignation date, effective immediately and the council members in conflict of interest were asked to resign their council positions as well. Pastor George was paid through his original departure date of June 23rd. The council wants to make it clear that neither Pastor George, any council member, nor any members of the congregation were asked to leave St. Paul’s. They were just asked to step down from their positions on our Church Council. Pastor George turned in his resignation with a departure date of June 23rd, and Pastor George and the council had discussed the possibility of moving his departure date up to an earlier date—(in fact, it was George’s suggestion at the May council meeting) to help with the financial well-being of this church. The council voted at the June council meeting to make this effective immediately, and Pastor George agreed. The council feels this is in the best interest of St. Paul’s; this will allow George to focus his effort on his new endeavor and allow St. Paul’s to move forward with our process of healing and the re-unification of our members. Since then, two other council members have resigned, and the council has appointed 5 people to fill the unexpired terms of those council members who stepped down—David Lange as President, Wade Swartz as Vice President, and Teri Ogle, Kay Buhr, and Nick Rohe as members at large. A number of other committee members and Sunday school teachers have resigned their positions as well. We have already had people step up to fill various committee seats and teaching positions, but we still have a few vacancies to fill. Vacation Bible School will take place July 14-18 with Wilma Zeh coordinating. We welcome anyone from the congregation who feels that they would be willing to help serve in some capacity, and we ask that those individuals please contact a Church Council member. The Church Council would also like to let the congregation know that during this transition period, if there is a need for Pastoral Care – (nursing home, funeral, etc.) that Rev. Don Deeker has volunteered to help out in this area. Many thanks to Rev. Deeker. The Council has secured Supply Pastors through August and is continuing with the Interim Pastor search as previously sent out in an informational letter. In fact, the committee has interviewed 3 possible Interim Pastors; however, no decision has been made to date. The search committee is being formed, and further updates will be relayed to the congregation as they become available. Rev. Alan Fluent, UCC Mid-South Missouri Conference Minister, led the worship service on June 29th followed by a question and answer session after the service. The Council would like to thank those who attended.
In moving forward, St. Paul’s Church Council would like to thank Pastor George Dohm for his service and wish him
well in his new endeavors. We would also like to thank Aaron Griesheimer, Larry Brewe, Brad Kazmaier, Jason
Collier, and Steve O’Black for serving on the Council as well as many other committee members and helpers for their
service to St. Paul’s. The doors of St. Paul’s are always open and all of God’s children are welcome to come and
worship here.
We thank those who have stepped forward to fill Church Council, committee, and/or teaching positions. During this
transition period, the Council asks for your patience and to keep the Church Council and St. Paul’s church in your
prayers as we move forward. As a congregation, this is your church and the Council is always open to suggestions. St.
Paul’s has been here for 150 years and has a good cornerstone and foundation to continue to build and grow on.
God Bless,
St. Paul’s UCC Church Council
Marthasville, MO
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Extra Step for July: Emmaus Home--Marthasville Throughout its 119 year history, many former and current members have spent their careers working to serve the folks that call Emmaus “home”. We have also partnered (financially and with volunteering) to provide residential services and supports to persons with developmental disabilities. Residents usually come to Emmaus to live when they no longer have family or for many reasons the family can no longer care for them. Today, Emmaus serves over 240 adults on two campuses. Most residents receive 24 hour support with their various needs. With your help, Emmaus will continue to be able to provide loving and compassionate care. Visit them on the web: www.emmaushomes.org
HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY
4TH OF JULY!!
CONTENTS
Adult Choir .................................................... 6 Nursery .................................................. 3, 4, 7 Adult Social Connection ................................ 5 Pastor’s Report ................................................ Altar Flowers ................................................. 6 Prayer List .................................................... 10 Anniversary Books ........................................ 5 Puzzles ........................................................ 11 Birthdays, Anniversaries ............................... 9 Quilters .......................................................... 5 Buildings & Grounds ..................................... 3 Services of Worship ....................................... 4 Calendar of Events ..................................... 12 Staff/Council Members ................................... 9 Chicken Dinner ............................................. 6 Sunday Morning Fellowship ....................... 3, 4 Children’s Church ......................................... 4 Sunday School Ministry .................................. 7 Christian Education ....................................... 7 Supply Pastors ............................................... 4 Church Committees .................................. 7, 8 Vacation Bible School .................................... 3 Church Membership ..................................... 5 Women’s Guild............................................... 5 Church Updates ........................................ 1, 2 Worship Leaders ............................................ 4 Extra Step ..................................................... 2 Youth Fellowship ............................................ 7 Homebound Church Members .................... 11
Sunday Morning Fellowship A time of fellowship (10:30am) will continue throughout the summer months following the 9:30am service of worship. There is a sign-up sheet in the lobby for those who are able to assist with the coffee, lemonade, and donuts; otherwise, contact Kay Buhr or Cindy Buescher to volunteer. Thank you in advance for your participation.
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Buildings & Grounds
Many thanks to Bob Aholt, Bo Sida, Maurice Mittler, and Tony Rohe for their time and dedication to solving the drainage problem last month. A special thanks to Luke
Richardson, & Blaine Bollmann as well.
Vacation Bible School
VBS will be held July 14-18, 2014, from 9am-12noon. This year’s theme will be
“Beach Party—Surfin’ Through the Scriptures” The cost is $6 per child as in previous years.
Please check the lobby for items you might wish to donate. Monetary donations are also welcome.
A BIG thanks to those who have stepped forward to volunteer! If you wish to help, contact Wilma Zeh at 433-2626. Spread the word to family, friends, and
neighbors with children age 3 through those who have completed the 5th grade. A fun-filled week is planned!
Registration forms are available in the church lobby to pre-register; otherwise, registration can be completed upon
arrival.
A Nursery Coordinator is needed— This individual would coordinate nursery coverage during
church services, work with the nursery volunteers to
keep the nursery supplies stocked, keep the toys in good
working order, organize cleaning of the nursery room,
etc. If you are interested, please contact the church
office. The nursery (located in room #104) is for
children ages birth through 3 years. We are also needing
nursery volunteers for the 2nd and 3rd Sundays of each
month. The sign-up sheet is in the lobby.
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Services of Worship
The following is the Schedule of Supply Pastors: July 6, ’14 ................................................ Rev. Allen Ladage July 13, ’14 ................................................ Rev. Bill Schwab July 20, ’14 ................................................. Rev. Ed Wilson July 27, ’14 ..................................... Rev. Fred Brandenburg
Aug. 3, ’14 .............................................. Rev. Leah Bilinsky Aug. 10, ’14 ............................................... Rev. Bill Schwab Aug. 17, ’14 ..................................... Rev. Fred Brandenburg Aug. 24, ’14 ................................................. Rev. Ed Wilson Aug. 31, ’14 .................................................. Rev. Ed Wilson
THOSE SERVING IN WORSHIP
July 6th 13th 20th 27nd
9:30am
Usher Team
David Lange (lead)
Kay Buhr (lead) Ken Painter Harvey Cramer Maurice Mittler
Terri Ogle (lead) Bob & Maggie Barron
John & Nancy Presser
Nick Rohe (lead) Tony Rohe Curt Rohe Jacob DeVore
Acolytes David L. Kay B. Terri O. Isaiah DeVore
Greeters Ken Painter Harvey Cramer
Bob & Maggie Barron
John & Nancy Presser Tony Rohe Curt Rohe
Nursery John & Alisha L.
Stacie C. & Rachel R.
Fellowship Marigene Kersten Marigene K. & Diane Freese
Cheryl Swartz Pat Shacklette
There will be no Children’s Church
this summer. Children will return to
be seated with their
parents following the
Children’s Message
during the service
of worship.
June Worship
Attendance:
6-1-2014--------112
6-8-2014----------92
6-15-2014------- 68
6-22-2014--------56
6-29-2014--------89
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150th
Anniversary Book… If you notice any items in our 150th Anniversary book that are incorrect, please email the corrections to Cathie Schoppenhorst at [email protected], or call her at 636-359-6175. She is making an index and a correction list.
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Adult Social Connection—Although these monthly
events break for the summer, always remember the free concerts in the park are held every 4th Friday of the month. Those who are available are encouraged to gather together. This month’s concert is scheduled for Friday, July 25th, with music by the classic country band “Misfits.” Food will be available for purchase at the concert. The adult social connection events will resume in September. Watch for details in future newsletters, bulletins, etc. See Karla Aholt or Diane Freese with questions or inquiries.
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CHURCH MEMBERSHIP If anyone knows of someone who has been removed from the church
membership list, and would like his/her membership reinstated, PLEASE HAVE
THEM CONTACT A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH COUNCIL to have the membership
reinstated.
Also note: installation of NEW members will take place on August 10,
2014. Anyone interested in becoming a new member of St. Paul’s UCC, please
contact a member of the church council or the church office.
The Women’s Guild held a luncheon on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at 12noon for all women of the local community churches. Approximately 45-50 ladies attended. Arlene Roehrig won a “4th of July” themed wreath, donated by Four Seasons Florist.
Quilters—Quilting will continue year-round. All are welcome. Quilters meet on Mondays 10am-5pm and Thursdays 1-5pm. Come join us! Contact Audrey Meyer with questions.
June 1: in memory of Mick Glosemeyer by Nell, Michael, and Mickayla
Glosemeyer
June 8: in honor of Darrell & Linda Hasenjaeger’s 23rd wedding anniversary
by Lulu Hasenjaeger June 15: in honor of Jacob and Isaiah DeVore’s anniversaries of baptism on
June 19th and June 20th June 22: by the congregation to the glory of God
June 30: 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. The cost is $13, and you will be billed by Four Seasons Florist.
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A NOTE OF THANKS to Susan Miesner for her extra hours worked during this transitional period.
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Newsletter Information & Articles All information to be included in the newsletter for the following month MUST be to
Susan Miesner (church office) by the 10th of the month so it can be forwarded to the
newsletter editor for typesetting and layout. Thank you.
NOTE: An August newsletter will be produced separately from the July issue this year.
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Annual Chicken Dinner St. Paul’s annual chicken dinner is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 21st. Volunteers are urgently needed to organize and coordinate this event. Please contact any member of the church council to volunteer.
The Adult Choir will continue to
sing throughout the summer. The choir is
always looking for more voices. Please
come join us in song. The choir sings every
THIRD Sunday. This month, the choir will
practice on Thursday, July 17th at 7pm.
Contact Debbie Garbs with inquiries.
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Youth News
Wednesdays-Youth will continue to meet on Wednesdays throughout the summer. Don’t forget, we
have moved locations—we are now meeting at the Young Life building (203 Jefferson Street) located
on the corner of 2nd and Jefferson Street. We will continue to discuss the book of Timothy and The
Gospel Journey Maui.
Be sure to check the Teen Adventures Facebook page and church calendar for extra summer events.
(Swim parties on Friday, Youth Sunday and other special events).
Sights and Sounds Theatre featuring Jonah- 20 youth and leaders attended. What an amazing show.
Jonah was asked by God to go to the town of Ninevah and preach against it because of its wickedness.
Jonah ran away because he felt it was hopeless. While running away, others were affected by his
disobedience to the Lord. Jonah turned away from his disobedience and surrendered to the Lord. As a
result, the town of Ninevah was spared. They saw their sin and repented. God spared their lives. Jonah
was shocked as he felt they were too far gone and had not practiced the Lords ways. The Lord showed
Jonah through the miracle of a tree leaf that the town of Ninevah meant as much to him as he did.
Youth discussed who their Ninevites were and how would they respond if the Lord asked them to share
His truths with a person who had turned away from God and worshipped other idols. All agreed they
could relate to all the characters in the story of Jonah, including the Ninevites. The youth and leaders
enjoyed lunch at Lambert’s Café. This was a first time for all the youth. Thank you for your prayers.
We had a safe trip with much fellowship.
Youth Camp/Mission Trip- Please continue to pray for the youth attending YL Camp in Michigan July
13-21st. Pray for safe travel and pray for God to open their hearts to develop a stronger relationship
with Him. Pray they will continue to share their faith with others who are lost and in need of a personal
relationship with Jesus Christ.
Karen Nye
Church Committees
Christian Education Committee: Nursery: Jodi Lange – SS Superintendent Coordinator – (Need Volunteer)
Terri Ogle – Council Rep 1st Sunday – Alisha & John Longsdon
Alisha Longsdon 2nd
Sunday – (Need Volunteer)
Cheryl Swartz 3rd
Sunday – (Need Volunteer)
Megan Zeh 4th
Sunday – Stacie C. & Rachel R.
Katie Thornton 5th
Sunday – (Need Volunteer)
Sunday School Teachers: (Classes will begin Sunday, Sept. 7th
) Pre K – Julie Frankenberg – Every Other Month Subs – Jodi Lange
Pre K – Katie Thornton – Every Other Month Alisha Longsdon
K - 2nd – Megan Zeh Kylie Rohe
3rd - 5th – Cathie Schoppenhorst Amanda Theissen
6th
- 8th
– Suzie Thierbach
High School – (Need Volunteer)
Adult – (Need Volunteer)
Jesus Loves Me
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A special thanks to Richard Dothage for the new signs at the front entrance and on the hill, noting the
worship service time change.
Missions Committee: Pastoral Relations Committee: Amy Lange – Council Rep Wade Swartz – Council Rep
Steve O’Black Diane Freese
Sandy Rohe David Lange
Cathie Schoppenhorst Ann Jenkins
Susie Thierbach (Need Volunteer)
Membership Care Committee: Buildings and Grounds:
Kay Buhr – Council Rep Nick Rohe – Council Rep
Cindy Buescher Bob Aholt
Debbie Garbs Jim Buescher
Marge Jones Bo Sida
Marigene Kersten Maurice Mittler
Bev Wohler
Historical Committee: Cemetery Board: Amy Lange – Council Rep Lulu Hasenjaeger
Jenny Buescher Orville Rohe
Ann Jenkins Bob Aholt
Jeanette Stegner Jim Buescher
Cathy Schoppenhorst
Interim Pastor Committee: Search Committee: Karla Aholt – Council Rep (Being formed)
Russell Kersten – Council Rep
Robbin DeVore – Council Rep
Terri Ogle
Kay Buhr
Maurice Mittler
Diane Freese
Many, many thanks to all who have stepped forward to fill vacant spots on the
church’s committees! We truly are a very strong church—the information above
proves it. There are still a few places where we need volunteers; these are
denoted in red type. Please contact a member of the church council if you are
interested in filling any of these openings. Again, thank you.
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JULY BIRTHDAYS
2nd: Dorothy Wurmb 18th: Truman Hagenbuch 3rd: Dee Schuster Mary Mittler 4th: Ken Posey Dick Obermark 6th: Rock Roloff 20th: Andrew Dickinson Elise Thierbach Shawn Benson 7th: Saundra Brooks 21st: Adrianna Engelage 11th: Charlie Eichmeyer 22nd: Herb Homeyer Lulu Hasenjaeger Vera Mittler 12th: Hazel Eichmeyer 23rd: Shawn Wohler 13th: Dan Thornton 24th: Jeremy Scholz 14th: Dale Krampe Doris Bunge Candace Siem 25th: Gail Dickinson 15th: Marigene Kersten Hunter Rohe 16th: Don Deeker 29th: Shane Wohler Steve O’Black Jerome Bunge 31st: Cynthia Liesmann
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES ANNIVERSARIES OF BAPTISM 7th: Matt & Cherie Monzyk 1st: Adam Witte 1oth: Steve & Megan Zeh Owen Witte Jim & Karen Joerling 15th: Evan Kleekamp 14th: Allen & Celeste Mueller Brooklyn Westhoelter 17th: Gary & Sharon Goza 18th: Benjamen Ridder 20th: Denny & Vickie Price 23rd: Dan & Patty Thornton
St. Paul’s UCC Staff
(See Supply Pastor List) .................................................................................................... Supply Pastors Susan Miesner ([email protected]) .............................................................................. Secretary Sally Rohe ....................................................................................................................................... Organist Sally & Tony Rohe.................................................................................................................... Custodians Karen Nye (cell: 636-734-2815, [email protected]) ........................ Youth Fellowship Leader Robbin DeVore ........................................................................................... Volunteer Newsletter Editor
Church Council
David Lange ........................................................................... President/Pastoral Relations Committee Wade Swartz ................................................................. Vice President/Pastoral Relations Committee Robbin DeVore .......................................................................................................... Recording Secretary Russell Kersten ............................................................................................................ Financial Secretary Karla Aholt ................................................................................................................................... Treasurer Amy Lange ........................................................................................... Missions /Historical Committee Terri Ogle .............................................................................................. Christian Education Committee Kay Buhr .................................................................................................... Membership Care Committee Nick Rohe ................................................................................................................ Buildings & Grounds
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PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER Please pray for: the family of Nancy Hilgedick, who passed away on 6/19/14; Dawn Borgmann—undergoing cancer treatments; Mary Mittler—recovering from knee replacement; Eldon & Sue Green—health issues; Rueben Eichmeyer—home from hospital, health concerns; Brenda Roloff—eye surgery (6/26) & carpal tunnel surgery (7/1); Tony Rohe—surgery on left hand (6/27); Angela Gray—health issues; Ann Jenkins—awaiting back surgery 7/15/14; the family of Trevor Joerling, who passed away 6/3/14; Dee Schuster—health issues; the family of Agnes Ridder, who passed away 5/9/14; Kaylnn (Bill Webb’s granddaughter)—recovering from neck surgery, broken discs; Gail DeVore Morris—health issues; Nancy Monzyk—cancer has returned; Myrna Krattli (Raena’s Great Aunty)—Chemo; John Carver—experiencing pain, possibly due to return of cancer; John Day—testing for loss of balance & speech; Ardath Pritchard—broken hip; Marcella Garbs (Debbie Garbs’ mother-in-law)—battling bone cancer, heart complications; Jerome Bunge—battling fluctuating blood sugar (diabetes) and challenges that come from advanced Parkinson’s; Betty Frankenberg—bulging disc; Eleanor Lutz—sciatic nerve pain, heart; John Spires—Parkinson’s. Those Homebound/Shut-in/in Care Facilities: Dale & Helene Krampe – have moved to Homestead at Hickory View; Jerome Bunge, Ardath Pritchard, Vera Freese, Vera Mittler (now at NHC Healthcare), Robert Schuster, Orie McCarty, Dee Schuster. Those Battling Cancer: Dawn Borgmann, Bev Wohler, Melissa Cash (14yr old, thyroid cancer), Donna Reed, Mary Carton, Bill Wiegert, Mark Jones, Jim DeLargy, Dana Picker, Leonard Lutz, Jean Stevens, Susan Day, Roger Gusewelle, Tammy Haxton, Carole Sincox, Nancy Monzyk, Charlie Frankenberg, Debbie Walde, Dale Krampe, Tim Palitzsch, Gene Bollinger, Eric Franklin, Jim Schultz (Celeste Schriefer’s; brother), Jen Laspe (39, cousin to Thornton’s), Ruth (Limbert) Oliver. Those serving in the Military: Stuart O’Black, Sam Eskew, Tirzah Eskew, Gabrielle Zuniga, Jason Zuniga, Devon Martin, Caleb & Sarah Murphy, Tim Thornton, Chris Noeth, Erin Francis, & others seeking to faithfully serve God & Country! Pray for members in nursing homes or who are otherwise limited due to mobility/illness. Recent Births: Lincoln D. Charboneau, born 6-2-14, 7 lbs, 7 oz., 20”, to Justin & Diana Charboneau. Grandparent is Debbie Garbs; Adalynn Rose McDonald, born 6-12-14, 7 lbs, 9 oz., 20” to Eli and Julia McDonald. Grandparents are Allen & Celeste Mueller; Jillian Sue Hanify, born 6-14-14 to Nick & Jennifer Hanify. Grandparents are Jay & Brenda Driemeyer and M/M Douglas Hanify, and great grandparents are Charles & D’Arline Driemeyer and Emanuel Brakemeyer; Sidney Ann Shacklette, born 6-30-14 to Justin & Christina Shacklette, 10 lbs and 9 oz., 21 ¼” long. She joins a big brother Aiden. Paternal grandparents are Norbert & Pat Shacklette.
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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 Orie McCarty Ardath Pritchard 306 E. South St. 702 E. Main St. 19689 Valley View Marthasville, MO 63357 Marthasville, MO 63357 Marthasville, MO 63357 (636) 433-2001 (636) 932-4075 Vera Freese Vera Mittler Dee Schuster Cedarcrest NGC Healthcare 700 E. Fifth St., Apt. #103 324 W. Fifth St. 35 Sugar Maple Ln. Washington, MO 63090 Washington, MO 63090 St. Charles, MO 63303 (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
Agrippa Luke Ananias Mathias Aquila Matthew Barabbas Paul Cornelius Peter Festus Thomas James Timothy John Mark Zaccheeus John The Baptist Zacharias Joseph Judas Jude
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St. Paul’s UCC Church Calendar—July 2014
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 5pm Puppet Team @ CBC 7pm Church Council Meeting
