Page 1 ST. PAUL’S UCC NEWSLETTER January 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 Well we’ve made it through Christmas. All the preparations have been completed, and now, we start the new year. Many of us will make resolutions. We’ll try to come up with some way to radically change our lives and ourselves in the upcoming year. We know the common ones. I’m going to exercise more, or I’m going to change my diet—something along those lines. However, we also know how those resolutions go. They may not stick around as much as we’d like them to. The whole resolution getting broken trope is so common it makes its appearance in all sorts of media—comics, movies, TV—you name it. In fact, I’m fairly certain that all of us have seen this in some form throughout the years. Regardless, we all like to think of New Year’s as a time to start over fresh—a time where it seems like any improvement can be made, and most importantly, a time to start with a clean slate. While we may make resolutions to improve our personal selves, I wonder what would happen if we made resolutions as far as it concerns the church as well: such as resolving to tithe a little more, or to be able to give just a bit more time, or even to visit one of the homebound members once a month. I know it can seem that we are stretched thin already, but how much more would we really have to sacrifice to make this happen? It is something I’ve always wondered. We make resolutions to better ourselves, but it seems like the spiritual side can get left out. Even if we pledge to do something like read the Bible before we go to bed, or even take a couple moments for meditation and prayer, we can strengthen our spiritual base and as well as that of the church. What I don’t want to happen is for anyone to take this as an indictment of them or their practices. This church is amazing. In the brief time I’ve spent here with you, it seems like we’re on the corner and getting ready to do some amazing things. There’s a lot of great energy and faithful people here. I’m expecting to experience great things with all of you t hroughout this coming year. I wonder though, what we might accomplish in the coming year if we can all pledge to do something for the church we may not have otherwise thought about. The potential is here; of that, I have no doubt. But if there is that little extra push, I wonder what amazing things we can accomplish. Blessings, Pastor Jeff
January Extra Step – God Cares Ministry — 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 them-selves 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/
CONTENTS
Adult Choir .......................................................... 5 Letter from the Pastor .......................................... 1 Adult Social Connection....................................... 3 Meals on Wheels ................................................. 8 Altar Flowers ....................................................... 4 Nursery ............................................................. 3,5 Annual Congregational Meeting ........................... 5 Offering Envelopes .............................................. 3 Birthdays, Anniversaries ...................................... 7 Prayer List ........................................................... 8 Blood Drive .......................................................... 6 Pregnancy Assistance Center.............................. 3 Calendar of Events ............................................. 9 Quilters ................................................................ 3 Christmas Ornaments .......................................... 6 Services of Worship ............................................. 5 Church Membership ............................................ 4 Staff/Council Members ........................................ 2 Extra Step............................................................ 2 Sunday Morning Fellowship ................................. 3 Fun Facts ............................................................ 6 Thank You ........................................................... 8
December 4: in memory of James Jones’ birthday which would have been Dec. 3rd, by Marge Jones and family.
December 11: in memory of Virgil Dothage who passed away 13 years ago, on Dec. 6, 2003, by Bob & Karla Aholt.
December 18: to the glory of God, by the congregation. December 25: in memory of Don Garbs, by Debbie, Diana, Devon, Danica, and families. *Extra arrangement in honor and memory of Hasenjaeger and Roloff Family members, by Lulu Hasenjaeger.
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 Cathie Schoppenhorst
Greeters Brenda Roloff Marge Jones
Ken Painter Maurice Mittler
Russell Kersten John & Nancy Presser
Tony Rohe Curt Rohe
Bo & Karen Sida Cathie Schoppenhorst
Nursery NEED VOLUNTEER Pat Shacklette Stacie Chapman Brenda Roloff Terri Ogle
Fellowship Kay Buhr Walean B. Karen D. & Phyllis S. NEED VOLUNTEER NEED VOLUNTEER
Worship
Attendance:
12-4-2016-----80
12-11-2016-----86
12-18-2016-----88
12-24-2016-----137
12-25-2016-----55
The Adult Choir Come join us in song! The choir will sing on
Sunday, January 15th. Practice will be on
Thursday, January 12th.
ALL ARE WELCOME!! Contact Debbie Garbs or Sally Rohe with
questions or inquiries.
CONGREGATIONAL
MEETING
January 29, 2017
Immediately following the service of worship.
Please plan to attend.
St. Paul’s UCC is currently 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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New Tool for 2017
Rapid Pass is a new tool that allows blood donors to save time. Rapid Pass
allows donors to complete the pre-reading and donation questions online in the
comfort of their own home, reducing the time spent at the blood drive by 15
minutes.
Donors just:
1. Visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass
2. Read information
3. Answer questions
4. Print the pass or email it to themselves
Important!
Donors must complete the steps to redeem the pass on the day they
donate.
Donors who do not bring the printed pass or cannot show it on a mobile
device will be asked to complete the questions again.
Rapid Pass does not take the place of scheduling their appointment.
Please schedule appointments in the same way as has been done in the
past.
RED CROSS 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.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2017—3-7pm
YOUR HELP
IS NEEDED!!
Blood Facts and Statistics Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.
Approximately 36,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day in the U.S.
Nearly 7,000 units of platelets and 10,000 units of plasma are needed daily in the U.S.
The blood type most often requested by hospitals is type O.
More than 1.68 million people are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in 2016. Many of them will
need blood, sometimes daily, during their chemotherapy treatment.
A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 pints of blood.
Although an estimated 38 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood at any given
time, less than 10% of that eligible population actually do each year.
1st: Norbert Shacklette 2nd: John & Nancy Presser 17th: Caleb Richardson Wesley Thierbach 7th: Harvey & Dolores Cramer 31st: Dianica Schuster 2nd: Brayden Mayer 25th: Don & Linda Mittler 4th: Jessica Zeh 5th: Kelly Meyer 9th: Celeste Mueller LaVerda Thierbach 10th: Randy Wilson 11th: Rhonda Juntti 12th: Kara Niemeyer 13th: Janna Chambers Robbin DeVore 15th: Angela Gray 19th: Cindy Niemeyer 21st: Tim Borgmann Adam Witte 22nd: Ellen Engelage Wade Swartz Jake Rodgers 28th: Phyllis Sontag 30th: Phil Mittler 31st: Debi Verges
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 Craig Hellmann family, whose 25 year old daughter passed away tragically; the family of Carolyn Frick (friend of Cathie Schoppenhorst and daughter of Emma Schweissguth) who passed away 12/18/16; family of Gerri Lynn Roetemeyer, 41, who passed away on 12/28/16; family of Betty Mertz (friend of the Bergs/Rohes) who passed away 1/2/17; family of Verd Reynolds (friend of Sue Berg) who passed away on 1/2/17; Robbin DeVore—gall bladder surgery on 1/6/17 and painful health issues; Mark Jones—cancer is in remission, but fighting other health issues; Tim Harster (Audrey Meyer’s son-in-law)—leg surgery on 11/29/16; 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; Eleanor Lutz—health issues, heart.
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 Eleanor Lutz Norma Sutter The Arbors at South Pointe 20555 Cedar Ct. (address unknown) 5129 Old Hwy. 100, Room 10 Warrenton, MO 63383 Washington, MO 63090 636-456-8105
—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. ________________________________________________________________________________
Thanks to Robbin DeVore and Nick Rohe for serving on the council as their terms end, and to Brenda Daniels and Nick Lange as they begin their terms.
Also, many thanks to all of our worship leaders for your continued dedication and participation as ushers, greeters, acolytes, readers, nursery attendants, morning fellowship volunteers, altar attendants, and committee members.
St. Paul’s UCC is blessed that you are a part of our church family.
St. Paul’s UCC Church Council
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St. Paul’s UCC Church Calendar—January 2017
“And when they came into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down and worshipped him…” (Matthew 2:11)
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Bring A Meal Sunday 9:30am Worship w/ Holy Communion 10:30am Sunday School 10:30am AM Fellowship
2 NO Quilting today 7pm Church Council
3
4 2pm Women’s Guild
5 6 7
8 9:30am Worship 10:30am Sunday School 10:30am AM Fellowship
9 10-4:30pm Quilters
10 7pm-8pm-Food Pantry @CBC
11 12 7pm Adult Choir Practice
13
6:30pm Adult Social Connection
14
15 9:30am Worship 10:30am Sunday School 10:30am AM Fellowship
16 10-4:30pm Quilters
17 18 19 20 21 11am-Noon Food Pantry @ CBC
22 9:30am Worship 10:30am Sunday School 10:30am AM Fellowship
