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April 2019 EPISTLE A monthly newsletter of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Established 1884 604 Pitt Street, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 [email protected] www.saintpauls-mountpleasant.com
April 2019
EPISTLE A monthly newsletter of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Established 1884
604 Pitt Street, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
www.saintpauls-mountpleasant.com
Here’s What Is Happening In
April 3, 2019 Fellowship Committee Meeting – 10:00 AM
April 3, 2019 Lenten Meal (Prepared by Council) - 5:30 PM
April 3, 2019 Lenten Services - 6:15 PM
April 7, 2019 PANCAKE BREAKFAST – 9:00 AM
April 7, 2019 Sunday School – 9:30 AM
April 7, 2019 COUNCIL MEETING – Following Church Service
April 10, 2019 Women’s Circle Meeting – 9:45 AM
April 10, 2019 Lenten Meal (Prepared by Property Committee) - 5:30 PM
April 10, 2019 Lenten Services - 6:15 PM
April 10, 2019 Monthly Meal Ministry Delivery Day
April 13, 2019 CHURCH CLEAN-UP DAY - 8:30 AM
April 18, 2019 Maundy Thursday Services – 11:00 AM & 7:00 PM
April 19, 2019 Good Friday Services – 11:00 AM & 7:00 PM
April 19, 2019 Good Friday Ecumenical Prayer Walk – 3:00 PM
April 20, 2019 EASTER EGG HUNT @ The Beck’s House – 11:00 AM
April 21, 2019 EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES – Sunrise & 10:15 AM
April 28, 2019 Education & Youth Committee Meeting – Following Church
FREE YOGA CLASSES by Kelly Robichaud – Mondays at 10:00 AM
BIBLE STUDY with Pastor Terry – Wednesdays at 11:00 AM
Choir Practice – Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
Book Group 7:00 PM (1st & 3
rd Thursdays) (Except April 18
th)
Pastor Notes
“How Beautiful are the Feet of Those Who Bring Good News!”
What an awesome statement; “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”
Each and every one of us are on paths that cross each day. From Sermonspice.com, it says,
“Wherever your path leads, every day there will be people who need Jesus.”
In our lives, every day, whether it is in our work, our leisure, our schools, our going to lunch,
wherever we are and whatever we are doing, we come across people in need. Yes, they may be
hungry, thirsty, in need of shelter, in need of compassion and in need of just someone who
notices them , they are in need.
How beautiful it is that we can be the ones to help lead them out of their despair, their
loneliness, their emptiness, their simply letting life pass them buy.
God gives us opportunity after opportunity for us to share Christ and invite them to church.
And what better time to do this than Easter.
The world believes that Easter is about chocolate bunnies, decorating eggs, and baskets. We
know that Easter is about Jesus, redemption, life, and hope. Everyone needs that kind of Easter.
So, let’s get the word out. Let’s share the Good News. Let us invite our friends, our families,
and our neighbors to come find the true meaning of Easter.
This year as we did last year, we will have a Sunrise Service with Friendship AME church at
6:40 AM outside next to the harbor at Alhambra Hall,; 131 Middle St. Mt. Pleasant, SC. We
will also have our regular Easter service at 10:15 AM Easter morning.
All of us share news with each other all the time. We share it through emails, texting, Facebook,
and all kinds of other social media. We share news about baby’s first steps, about being
accepted by a college, about job promotions, about engagements and wedding announcements,
and about whatever makes us happy or sometimes sad. Good news was meant to be shared.
How about this month, this Easter, we share the Good News of Jesus? We share the Good News
of God’s love for all of us through His Son Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
So, invite, invite, invite family, friends, neighbors, and total strangers to come and share Jesus.
This could be the time that their life is changed and their eternity is changed. Invite all.
Be those beautiful feet.
“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.” Find out who said this by going to
Romans 10: 15b.Only scripture can give us words such as these.
More Quotes from people better spoken and knowledgeable than your Pastor.
Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you enter your kingdom.”
He said, “Don’t worry, I will. Today you will join me in paradise.” Luke 23: 42-43 “The
Message,” Eugene Peterson
If you want to change the world, pray the first thing you get up every morning; then make your
bed. Pastor adding to Adm. William H. McRaven, “Make Your Bed.”
Thomas said, “My Master! My God!”
Jesus said, “so, you believe because you’ve seen with your own eyes. Even better blessings are
in store for those who believe without seeing.. John 209: 28-29, “The Message,” Eugene
Peterson
We are saved by faith alone, but the faith that saves is never alone. Martin Luther
I have so much to do that I shall spend the first three hours in prayer. Martin Luther
Being dirty is practical. I’m never bothered by girls or mosquitos. Pig Pen
You were given this life because you are strong enough to live it. Anonymous
God is not what you imagine or what you thin k you understand. If you understand you have
failed. Saint Augustine
Be yourself because an original is worth more than a copy. Anonymous
The nine most terrifying words in the English language are:’I’m from the government and I’m
here to help.’. Ronald Reagan
Truth is certainly a branch of morality and a very important one to society. Thomas Jefferson
Forgiveness is God’s command. Martin Luther
Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion – it is a daily process whereby
you grow to be more and more like Christ . Billy Graham
We can change the course of events if we go to our knees in believing prayer. Billy Graham
I thank God every day that God made you. PT
Please send me your quotes. You never know when they may appear or who they might touch.
Biblical Humor
St. Paul's Lutheran Church Income and Expenses for the Three Months Ended
March 30, 2019
Actual Budget
Over
Income
(Under)
Offerings and other
$50,361
$47,199
$3,162
Expenses Synod mission support
990
990
0
Total salaries
31,164
30,903
261
Office expense
1,629
1,503
126
Worship and music
421
250
171
Christian education
582
513
69
Youth ministry
86
114
(28)
Evangelism
256
350
(94)
Property and facilities
13,107
13,670
(563)
Social ministry
224
0
224
Stewardship
0
0
0
Congregational life
141
357
(216)
Miscellaneous
0
0
0
Total expenses
48,600 48,650
(50)
Expense over income
$1,761 ($1,451)
($3,212)
Offerings and other are up primarily due to memorials and facilities income from the Presbyterian Church.
Expenses are at the budgeted amount. Thank you for what you are doing. Remember, be as strong in Christ as Christ is in you.
Capital Campaign Update
We have collected over $73,000 of our over $104,000 capital campaign. I thank you for your gifts and living up to your commitments as of March 31, 2019. We have spent approximately $31,000 which consists of HVAC systems, roof for the kitchen and Sunday school building, and lights for the office, classrooms, and hall areas. We will be spending $2,950 on replacing HVAC in the office and hallway areas. This was delayed but should be done before Easter. We have received three bids on the sanctuary roof and are reviewing them at this time. We have one bid on replacing the rotten wood on all buildings and are getting gutter quotes. Please contact the council with any questions and/or concerns. Please add to your calendar that April 13, 2019 is an official property cleanup day. More information to come on this.
WHAT CAN YOU GIVE IN 2019!
Let’s search our hearts and discern what God has for us to do in support of this, His church.
Our goal is for each person to choose at least one thing to do, so that we can all be involved
together. We are a small church; we need each one of us to contribute our TIME and GIFTS.
Please remember, our time is a gift from God & God has given each of us many gifts including ourselves.
Name(s):___________________________________________________________
Join a Committee or volunteer for a specific job under a committee!
St. Paul’s needs your help! Give your time and you will be blessed!
____ Education & Youth Committee Plans and executes the Christian Education and youth programs.
___Committee Chairperson – Runs the monthly meetings and oversees the plans of the committee. ___Teacher for Sunday School Classes-Creates lesson plans and oversees the activities during class. ___Helper for Sunday School Classes -Assists the teacher in controlling behavior, reading Bible verses, doing arts & crafts, etc.
Specify what age you would prefer to work with: ___Preschool ___1st-6th Grade ___7th-12th Grade ___Adult Class
___Nursery Scheduler – Contacts & schedules (1) adult helper for the nursery each Sunday. ___Nursery Helper – Assists the nursery attendant with caring for children, while parents attend Sunday School and church. NEEDED NOW!!!
____ Cemetery Committee Maintains the church Cemetery!
____Committee Chairperson - Runs the monthly meetings and oversees the plans of the committee. ____Cemetery Clean-Up –Assists in debris pick-up, hedge trimming, etc. in the church cemetery
____ Fellowship Committee Provides meals for special occasions to show love of our fellow members in times of joy and sorrow &
provides fellowship opportunities for the congregation
____Committee Chairperson - Runs the monthly meetings and oversees the plans of the committee. ____Meal Preparation – Assisting with preparing food for any of the following: (Circle your interests)
1st of the Month Pancake Breakfasts
Monthly Events (VBS, Easter Egg Hunt, Rally Day, Family Fun Day, Anniversary Celebration, etc.)
Bereavement Meals ____Table/Chair Set Up/Clean Up – Sets up and takes down tables/chairs for events ____Decorating Set-Up/Clean Up – Decorates tables for events and cleans them up after event. ____Event Kitchen Clean Up – Helps clean up food, plates, silverware in kitchen after events. ____Kitchen & Refrigerator/Freezer cleaner – Regularly keeps drawers/cabinets/fridge/freezer clean in kitchen.
____ Worship & Music Committee Plans and organizes ALL aspects of the Worship service!
____Committee Chairperson – Runs the monthly meetings and oversees the plans of the committee. ____Scheduler – Contacts and schedules volunteers to do each of the following weekly services:
*Please circle which job below you would like to be a scheduler for. Prior to Worship ____Sacristan – prepares the altar for service ____Brass Polisher – polishes the brass ____Linens care – Cleans and iron linens for altar, etc. ____Pews/Colors/Banners/Candles – Cleans up pews, puts the proper colors/banners for the church seasons, and refills candles in sanctuary ____Provide Altar Flowers – Purchases/Arranges flowers/plants for the altar During Worship ____Usher – Takes attendance, collects offering, organizes communion line, assists with those in need. ____Worship Assistant – Reads the weekly Scripture readings ____Communion Assistant/Elements Presenter – Assists Pastor with the distribution of communion ____Acolyte – Lights candles, collects offering, assists in communion and anything else Pastor needs. ____Cantor – Sings the weekly Psalm ____Instrumentalist – Assists the Music Director with musical talent ____Choir Member – Joins the choir in singing the gathering songs and sometimes the musical offering ____Projectionist – Controls the powerpoint which is projected in the front of the church ____Microphone/DVD tech – Controls the microphones and records the service on DVD After Worship ____Offering counters – Counts the weekly offering NEEDED NOW!!!
____ Evangelism Committee
Will promote spiritualism in church members and the community.
____Committee Chairperson - Runs the monthly meetings and oversees the plans of the committee. ____Greeter – Welcomes congregation and visitors as they arrive to worship ____Visitor Gift Bag Assembly – Puts together gift bags to be given to visitors ____Youth Visitor Gift Bracelets Assembly – Makes Rainbow loom bracelets for the youth visitors. ____Visitation – Make a visit to someone who cannot come to church on a regular basis! You may bring them a DVD of our weekly worship service.
____ Mutual Ministry & Personnel Committee Serves as a support system for the congregational members and Staff.
____Committee Chairperson - Runs the monthly meetings and oversees the plans of the committee.
____ Property Committee Responsible for the maintenance and protection of all congregational property.
____Committee Chairperson - Runs the monthly meetings and oversees the plans of the committee. ____Handy person – Assist in the upkeep and repair of the property on an “As Needed” basis ____Overseer of Plants/flowers – Maintains the plants/flowers inside/outside of church. ____Organizer/cleaner of church property – Regularly organizes closets/cleans equipment, furniture, & other property of the church. ____Cleaner of Nursery toys/furniture – Regularly keeps nursery toys & furniture sanitary.
____ Social Ministry Committee Extends Christian compassion and helpfulness to all in need of aid in body or soul.
____Committee Chairperson - Runs the monthly meetings and oversees the plans of the committee. ____Community Mission Worker – Goes to do mission work in our community.
____ Stewardship Committee Educates and encourages giving (financial and time) from our members to St. Paul’s.
____Committee Chairperson - Runs the monthly meetings and oversees the plans of the committee. ____Temple Talks – Give a Temple talk about giving, before service during Stewardship month.
____ Finance Committee Coordinates all matters of financial activity within the church.
____Committee Chairperson - Runs the monthly meetings and oversees the plans of the committee.
____Other _______________________________________________________________________________ Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of
you has received. 1 Peter 4:10
9:00am – 10:00am
1
st Sunday of month – 9-9:30am PANCAKE BREAKFAST
9:30-10:00am – Sunday School
We at St. Paul’s have been working diligently, with the help of the Spirit and many of you,
to have Sunday School to benefit everyone. We are currently offering the following:
ADULT CLASS
Led by Joann Kimbrell
Class is held in the Abraham Room
This class will read each Sunday’s scripture readings,
find the theme between them and discuss.
YOUTH CLASSES
Elementary - 7th Grade
Class is held
in the Joshua Room
Led by: Ken Harkins, Kreg & Laura Togami
8th Grade - High School
Led by: Kenneth Nix &
Jessica Glasser
Class is held in the Lydia Room
Pre-School
Led by:
Sharon Hundley
Class is held
in the Noah Room
NURSERY Attendant - Weezie Cooper
& Services
Wed., April 3 – Food provided by Council Ctte.
Wed., April 10 – Food provided by Property Ctte.
5:30pm
6:15pm
Thursday, April 18th
11:00am & 7:00pm
Friday, April 19th
11:00am & 7:00pm
Sunday, April 21st
TBA Sunrise Service @ Alhambra Hall
10:15am Worship Service
Friday, April 19th
3:00pm
Begins on the steps of Mt. P.
Presbyterian Church
Services
$8.00 Each
Purchase TODAY!
Buy a Lily to place on altar on Easter Sunday
in Memory and/or in Honor of a loved one.
To place a lily in the church for Easter, please fill out form below. Attach payment and place in the offering plate by April 14, 2019.
In Honor of:
In Memory of:
Total Number of Plants Ordered ______ X $ 8.00 = ____________ Make check out to St. Paul’s indicating Easter Lilies . If included in your regular offering, indicate amount allotted for Easter Lilies on envelope. Proceeds after all costs from sale of Easter Lilies will be used for the Youth. Donor: ____________________________
You may remove the lilies, that you have purchased,
from the altar after the 10:15am Easter service!
(Please Circle One)
I WILL PICK UP MY LILIE(S) ON 4/21 AFTER SERVICE
I WOULD LIKE ST. PAUL’S TO DONATE MY LILIE(S)
Wednesday, April 10th
9:45am
Held in the Lydia Room
Saturday, April 13th
8:30 am
Saturday, April 20th
11:00am
At Gene & France Beck’s House
1456 Winton Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Lunch will be Hotdogs, Chips, & Desserts!
Bring a basket for the kids to hunt eggs!
Bring a lawn chair and/or a blanket to enjoy the day!
We Will Miss You Brud Peeples!!
We Will Miss You Art Whitney!
Church Isn’t something you attend…
It’s a family to which you belong.
As part of your family, we want to know what is
going on in your life and your family’s life!!!
Please let us know when something special is
happening or has happened, maybe a special
recognition in school, work, sport, activity, etc.
We want to recognize and celebrate these special
times in your lives, as families do!
Thank you for
all the Variety
for our Show!
2019
Pastor Terry Hundley
Ken Harkins – President & Stewardship
Kenneth Nix – Vice President & Mutual Ministry
Freesi Nelson – Secretary & Youth/Education
Carol Peecksen - Treasurer
Judy Burnett – Fellowship Committee
Kiera Dare – Social Ministry Committee
Holland Nelson – Youth Representative
Jessica Glasser – Evangelism
Alice Beck – Property Committee
Phillip Hair – Cemetery Committee
Amy Trolley – Worship & Music
Laura Togami
Bob Curry
Please pray for all of these Council members, They’re families and their leadership here at St. Paul’s!
Your continued support and prayers are always appreciated!
Clay Carter V 04/02
Devon Kershaw 04/02
Jessica Glasser 04/03
Kelly Nix 04/04
Kreg Togami 04/04
Joe Whitlock 04/06
Bev Whitney 04/06
Mary Catherine Arthur 04/06
Phillip Hair II 04/06
Kiera Dare 04/09
Michael Dare 04/11
Billie Lewis 04/11
Kaleb Jenness 04/19
Roy Fischer IV 04/29
Phillip Hair 04/29
Haley Jenness 04/30
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
12pm AA Mtg.
5:30pm AA Mtg.
2
12pm AA Mtg.
5:30pm AA Mtg.
7:30pm Al-Anon Mtg.
Clay Carter &
Devon Kershaw’s B-Day
3
9am School
10am FELLOWSHIP
11am Bible Study
12pm AA Mtg.
5:30pm Lenten Meal
(Council)
6:15pm Lenten Service
7pm Choir Practice Jessica Glasser’s B-Day
4
9am School
12pm AA Mtg.
5:30pm AA Mtg.
6pm TOPS Meeting
7pm Book Group
8pm Al-Anon Mtg
Kelly Nix &
Kreg Togami’s B-Day
5
9am School
12pm AA Mtg.
6
Joe Whitlock,
Bev Whitney,
Mary Catherine Arthur
& Phillip Hair II’s B-Day
7
9am Pancake Breakfast
9:30am Sunday School
10:15am Worship Service COUNCIL MTG.
8
10am Yoga
12pm AA Mtg.
5:30pm AA Mtg.
9
12pm AA Mtg.
5:30pm AA Mtg.
7:30pm Al-Anon Mtg.
Kiera Dare’s B-Day
10
9am School
10am Women’s Circle
11am Bible Study
12pm AA Mtg.
5:30pm Lenten Meal
(Property)
6:15pm Lenten Service
7pm Choir Practice
11
9am School
12pm AA Mtg.
5:30pm AA Mtg.
6pm TOPS Meeting
8pm Al-Anon Mtg
Michael Dare &
Billie Lewis’s B-Day
12
9am School
12pm AA Mtg.
13
8:30 AM
14
9:00am Sunday School
10:15am Worship Service
15
10am Yoga
12pm AA Mtg.
5:30pm AA Mtg.
16
12pm AA Mtg.
5:30pm AA Mtg.
7:30pm Al-Anon Mtg.
17
11am Bible Study
12pm AA Mtg.
7pm Choir Practice
18
11am SERVICE
12pm AA Mtg.
5:30pm AA Mtg.
6pm TOPS Meeting
7pm SERVICE
8pm Al-Anon Mtg
19
11am SERVICE
12pm AA Mtg. 3pm PRAYER WALK
7pm SERVICE
Kaleb Jenness’s B-Day
20
11:00 AM
@ Gene/Frances Beck’s
21
6:45am SUNRISE SERVICE
@ ALHAMBRA HALL
9:00am Sunday School
10:15am Worship Service
22
10am Yoga
12pm AA Mtg.
5:30pm AA Mtg.
23
12pm AA Mtg.
5:30pm AA Mtg.
7:30pm Al-Anon Mtg.
24
11am Bible Study
12pm AA Mtg.
7pm Choir Practice
25
12pm AA Mtg.
5:30pm AA Mtg.
6pm TOPS Meeting
8pm Al-Anon Mtg
26
12pm AA Mtg. 27
28
9:00am Sunday School
10:15am Worship Service EDUCATION & YOUTH
MEETING
29
10am Yoga
12pm AA Mtg.
5:30pm AA Mtg.
Roy Fischer IV &
Phillip Hair’s B-Day
30
12pm AA Mtg.
5:30pm AA Mtg.
7:30pm Al-Anon Mtg.
Haley Jenness’s B-Day
Those Serving St. Paul’s in April 2019
Sunday in Lent, Palm Sunday, Easter Sunday, Sunday after Easter
April 7, 2019
5th
Sunday in Lent
April 14, 2019
Palm Sunday
April 21, 2019
Easter Sunday
April 28, 2019
2nd
Sunday after Easter
Acolyte Triipp Emmert Max Jenness Abby Trolley Olivia Dare
Brass Tamara Whitlock Tamara Whitlock Tamara Whitlock Tamara Whitlock
Communion
Assistant
Elements Presenter
Judy Nelson Betsy Cappelmann Kay Harkins Phillip Hair
Choir & Musicians Bill & Lucy Hightower, Freesi & Holland Nelson, Mike Flynn, Ken Harkins, Pastor Terry & Sharon Hundley,
Carol Peecksen, Phillip Hair, Amy Trolley, Amy Knight, Pastor Gene Beck, Bob Curry, Liz McMillian, & Kelly
Robichaud
Counter Bob Curry &
Carolyn Doig
Jon/Freesi Nelson Sharon Hundley &
Andy Trolley
Ken/Kay Harkins
Flowers GREENS GREENS LILLIES Harkins
Greeter Margie Nelson &
Jane Bryant
Margie Nelson &
Jane Bryant
Roy Kimbrell &
Brenda Fischer
Margie Nelson &
Jane Bryant
Linens Ruby Schweers Ruby Schweers Ruby Schweers Ruby Schweers
Nursery Worker
Volunteers Togami
Joann Kimbrell
Pews, Colors,
Banners & Candles
Bob Bryant Bob Bryant
Bob Bryant Bob Bryant
Projectionist Jeremy Zetrouer Haley Jenness Jonathan Togami Holland Nelson
Sacristan Laura & Jonathan Togami Gene/Frances Beck Roy/Brenda Fischer Freesi Nelson
Usher Kyle Robichaud &
Bob Curry
Kyle Robichaud &
Chip Cappelmann
Roy Fischer &
Neal Cormany
Worship Assistant Bob Curry Ken Harkins Kelly Robichaud Ava Trolley
Deacon of the
Month
Open: Ken Harkins
Close: Ken Harkins
Open: Ken Harkins
Close: Ken Harkins
Open: Ken Harkins
Close: Ken Harkins
Open: Ken Harkins
Close: Ken Harkins
Office Helper Joan Hodge &
Jane Bryant
Joan Hodge &
Jane Bryant
Joan Hodge &
Jane Bryant
Joan Hodge &
Jane Bryant
Flower Baskets/carriers and take home vases available in Sacristy. Contact Jane Bryant or Betsy Cappelmann.
Service Scheduler Cell Phone # Home Phone # Email
Acolytes/Projectionists Freesi Nelson 843-214-0034 843-881-6649 [email protected]
Brass, Communion Assistant, Linens Ruby Schweers 843-884-4720 [email protected]
Cantors Carol Peecksen 843-884-2657 [email protected]
Deacons Steve Redmond 843-412-0160 843-884-0270 [email protected]
Counters Pastor Terry Hundley 803-360-5294 pastorterryhundley@saintpauls- mountpleasant.com
DVD Visitation Caroline Mauney 843-509-8815 843-884-2679 [email protected]
Flowers Betsy Cappelmann 843-830-3438 843-881-3146 [email protected]
Greeters, Sacristan, Pews Jane Bryant 843-870-7813 843-849-6940 [email protected]
Nursery Laura Togami 843-327-4194 843-883-3153 [email protected]
Ushers Laura Togami 843-327-4194 843-883-3153 [email protected]
Worship Assistants Lisa Peeples 843-834-3542 [email protected]
A Christian Community Striving to Share God’s Love with All
Guiding Principles
Jesus is Savior and Lord.
God transforms and heals in surprising ways.
Worship, Word, Sacrament and Prayer strengthen our faith.
We joyfully, faithfully & courageously share the good news
In thought, word and deed.
We welcome all to join us in God’s work.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
604 Pitt St.
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Mission Statement
As joyful people of God, through Jesus Christ, guided in the Holy Spirit,
the mission of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is to:
Strive as a family in God’s love to spread His Word by witnessing and reaching out to each other and
others in thought, word, deed and example.
Awaken our members to new life and vitality through worship, learning, and service.
Be sensitive and responsive to the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of our congregational family
and others.
Strive for greater involvement of all members in our congregation’s life and ministry.
Sacrificially support God’s ministry with our human and material resources.
Work with others for justice, peace and the responsible stewardship of God’s creation.
