SAINT PAUL’S EPISTLE

Our mission at Saint Paul’s is to: welcome all people; proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ; experience a personal relationship with Him; and joyfully share God’s love with others.

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church * 12 North 6th Street * Wilmington, NC 28401 * 910.762.4882 phone * 910.762.4129 fax * info@stpaulswilmington.org

HAPPENING THIS MONTH

February 2019 Epistle Table of Contents

1… Ways of the Cross Wine & Cheese Gathering Lasting Hope Devotional 2… From Bill Remele Save the Date Rediscover Grace! Quilting Workshop Youth Group Super Peeps BYG Spring Yard Sale Memorials 3... January New Members 4… First Communion Pics Council Retreat Pics 5...Oyster Roast Pics 6… February Birthdays February Worship Assistants 7…February Calendar

Men in Mission Saturday

February 9 10:00 a.m.

Wine & Cheese Gathering Friday

February 8 6:30 p.m.

Keever Hall

A Lenten Midweek Services beginning March 13. Please join us every Wednesday during Lent as we contemplate the Eight Stations of the Cross. This year, St. Paul’s is presenting two options for Bible Study and worship. We are adding an 11 a.m. Bible study fol-lowed by an abbreviated worship service with Holy Communion in the sanctuary at 12:15 p.m.. In the evenings, we will gather for a meal at Wednesdays Together at 6 p.m. followed by the “Ways” Bible Study and Holy Communion. Here is the schedule and topics for each week: March 13—Stations 1 & 2: The Trial-we will focus on Jesus’ trial, conviction, and sentence. March 20—Stations 3 & 4: The People Along The Way-we get to meet Simon of Cyrene and the women who followed Jesus and study what we know about them and why are they important to the story of Jesus’ mission. March 27—Stations 5 & 6: Humility-We will talk about the moment Jesus is stripped and nailed to a cross with a focus on our reactions as we read and study these stations’ impact on us. April 3—Station 7: The Tree of Death-We will focus on the realization that someone had to die for us and what true “sacrifice” means in our lives. April 10—Station 8: The Tomb-We will talk about Joseph of Arimathea and his introduc-tion to the story. We also will talk about how death affects our faith and our lives.

THE WAYS OF THE CROSS

WINE & CHEESE GATHERING

Available at the end of February, this beautiful, full-color Lenten devo-tional explores the Psalms texts for Lent in year C of the Revised Common Lectionary with 40 entries, one for each day in Lent. Each read-ing is accompanied by a

photo, a quote to ponder, a reflection, and a prayer. This accessible and colorful format makes it easy to incorporate a simple Chris-tian observance into your Lenten journey be-ginning on Ash Wednesday, March 6. The book of Psalms gives us a realistic look at the journey of faith for individuals and a com-munity. From crying for help to singing songs of praise and thanksgiving—and everything in between— the psalms show faith with all its ups and downs, twists and turns. More im-portantly, the book of Psalms points us to God. During times of celebration as well as suffering, loss, and lament, the psalm writers turn to God and remember God’s promises—promises kept and promises still unfolding. God’s faithfulness to these promises creates a durable, lasting hope in the psalmists and in the community of God’s people.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8

6:30—7:30 P.M. KEEVER HALL

Join us for a delightful evening of fellowship and wine education! Greg Masterson, Restau-rant and Bar Manager for City Club at de Ros-set, will present a program on wine and wine pairing. Wine featured during the event will be available to order.

LASTING HOPE DEVOTIONAL

SAVE THE DATE

FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MUSIC AND

ORGANIST February Sundays are in the church season of Time after Epiphany, some-times referred to as Ordinary Time. We have more flexibility in our music selection than we have in other seasons. Now is a good time for you to request your favorite hymn! We have a suggestion box in the church narthex, or you may contact me di-rectly. The Church Choir, Praise Team, and Spirit Band are already practicing music for Lent and Easter. Addi t i ona l members are a l -ways welcome! Maybe 2019 is your year to join! See you in church! Bill Remele

Want to spend 3 wonderful days in an environment of love, fun, friendship and worship – away from the fast pace of your life? You can come and meet new friends or come with a friend or your spouse. The next Via de Cristo weekend will be held on February 21-24, 2019 at beautiful, comfortable Camp Agapé in Fuquay-Varina. Over 200 members of St. Paul’s have attended over the years and now cover the cost of any-one else who wants to attend, so the registration fee is covered for you. Everything is included – transporta-tion, housing, good food and more good food. Applications can be found outside the Archives Room in the Administration building. For details and information, ask Lynda Shell, 617-3933, Betty Huggins, 620-6788 or anyone else who has attended a weekend.

February 3, 9:30 am– Fundraiser February 10, 5:00 – 6:30 pm February 17: 5:00 – 6:30 pm

February 22-24: LYO in Greensboro

(Pre-K4 to 5th grade) February 10, 3:00 pm-Valentines Day March 10, 3:00 pm–St. Patrick’s Day April 20, 10:00 am–Easter Egg Hunt

May 19, 3:00 pm-Summer fun

Shrove Tuesday Dinner

March 5 6:00 p.m.

Ash Wednesday Service

March 6 7:00 p.m.

Maundy Thursday Service

April 18 7:00 p.m.

Good Friday Services

April 19 12:15 and 7:00 p.m.

Easter Egg Hunt

April 20 10:00 a.m.

Easter Sunday Services

April 21 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

Pentecost Sunday Picnic

June 9 5:00 p.m.

Vacation Bible School

August 5-9 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

March 01– 03, 2019

Camp Agapé, Fuquay Varina NC Cost- $145.00

For: 3rd– 5th grade students!

BYG is weekend retreat full of games, devotion, and fellowship together! Contact Susan Jackson if your child is interested in attending as soon as possible!

Friday & Saturday-March 22 & 23

Donations will be needed! Information of how/where to donate will come soon! Yard sale proceeds will benefit Youth Summer Mission Trip to Mexico City Beach.

Quilting Ministry will be meeting on a new day and time. Beginning Febru-ary 5, they will be meeting in Keever Hall every Tuesday beginning at 9 a.m. All experience levels are wel-come!

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REDISCOVER GRACE!

YOUTH GROUP

QUILTING MINISTRY

SUPERPEEPS

BYG

SPRING YARD SALE

MEMORIALS

Holly Surratt

Mr. & Mrs. Darrell Steagall Wilson, Valrie, and Trey Horton Dan & Betty Huggins Helen Romeo Dayre & Jay Horton Surratt-Steagall Bowl Group Donald V. Peterson Nancy Scheunemann Tom & Kitty Solomita Chip & Judy McGuire Point Haven V at Olde Point HOA

Carl & Betty Korb

Dale & Robin Ormsby Faye Hefelfinger

Kevin & Patricia Jorgenson John Marts

Jane Marts In Honor of Helen Romeo

Martha Beery

NEW MEMBERS RECEIVED IN JANUARY

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Bob & Kathy Poole Carol Miller

Dave & Cathy Cummins Craig, Connie, and Wesley Batchelder

Granseur, Shannon, Audrey, Samuel, Anderson Dick

Janice & Bruce Mahlandt

Jack & Jeanne Joiner

Louise, Justin, Lucas, Jarrett, and Abigail Jacobsen

Lucy Holman

Zelito, Katie, Henry, and

Nela Medina

Deric, Stephanie, and Elijah Payne

Tara Law

Javier Ramirez

FIRST COMMUNION INSTRUCTION

COUNCIL AND MINISTRY TEAM RETREAT

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OYSTER ROAST

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Acolytes (9 a.m.)

3 Sam Beasley 10 Anna Haskins 17 Kate Pottle 24 Wesley Batchelder

Acolytes (11 a.m.) 3 Zach Parker 10 17 Lily Gaither 24 Jody Pfeffer

Altar Guild 3 Larry & Alice Hovis 10 Lynn Mickley, Mari-Louise Rannow 17 Joyce Presley, Terri Sandlin 24 Sue & Carla Wiechman

Caregivers 3 Jody Pfeffer 10 Frances Lamb 17 Susan Dresher 24 Becky Knott

Communion Assistants (9 a.m.)

3 Tammi Gates 10 Billy Mason, Eric Mason 17 Larry & Becky Knott 24 Judy Beach, Marjorie Carano

Communion Assistants (11 a.m.) 3 Ralph Sizemore 10 Robin Hueskes, Susan Jackson 17 Joe & Lynn Mickley 24 Dan & Betty Huggins Communion Guild (9 a.m.) 3 Helen Romeo, Michelle Beasley 10 Susan Bolger 17 Bev Friese 24 Helen Romeo Communion Guild (11 a.m.) 3 Larry Hovis, Kay Kruklitis 10 Louisa Miars 17 Lynn Mickley 24 Kathryn Crutchfield Crucifers 3 Adam Russell 10 17 Daisy Gaither 24 Laurel Meitrodt

Greeters (9:00 a.m.)

10 Judy & Steve Beach 17 Betsy & Mary Rullman 24 David & Sharon Smith

Greeters (11 a.m.) 10 Fran & Walt Denninger 17 Stan & Maria McLeroy 24 Connie Edwards & Joyce Presley

Monday Night Community

Dinner 4 Betsy Rullman, Mary Rullman, Anita Heston, Mike Leiser, John Gibbons, Laurel Meitrodt 11 Anita Heston, Sandy & Peter Barrett, Jim Bauer, Mike Leiser, Laurel Meitrodt 18 Nancy Scheunemann, Kathryn Crutchfield, Steve & Judy Beach, Joe & Lynn Mickley, John Gibbons 25 Linda Evans, Judi & Allan Pellnat, John Gibbons

Readers (9 a.m.) 3 Tammi Gates 10 Linda Evans 17 Karin Mills 24 Kathy Chrien

Readers (11 a.m.)

3 Ralph Sizemore 10 Becky Mansfield 17 Lynne Ashcraft 24 Grover Canady

Ushers (9:00 a.m.) 3 Billy Mason, Eric Mason 10 Larry & Becky Knott 17 Fran Bolger, George Aubin 24 Archie Barringer, David Smith

Ushers (11 a.m.) 3 Betty Huggins, Lynda Shell, Bettielou Weddle, Jody Pfeffer 10 Jere Walton, Ralph & Melinda Sizemore, Irma Forger, Mark Bergman 17 Mike Walton, Lee Weddle, Reed Higgins, Ron Ackerly 24 Larry Hovis, Nicky Grubbs, Nathan & Sarah Askwith, George Aubin

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FEBRUARY WORSHIP ASSISTANTS FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS

3 Cris Dixon Joyce Throop 5 Doug Carriker 6 Susan Dresher Lori Haskins 7 Joe Calla Michael Walters 8 Katie Buell William Credle Julian Guthrie Linda Hall Jamie Richter 9 Ralph Sizemore Lee Williams 10 Scott Holzberger Rob Kohler 11 Phil Eisermann Sally Gibbons 16 Linnea Carlson Fred Newber Jr. 17 Louise Walton 18 Meta Greer 19 Bev Friese 20 Chelsea Bradshaw Betty Huggins Chad Phelps 21 Anna Phelps 22 Brian Hopkins Nell Ostby 23 Jessica Eddy 24 Rebecca Higgins Opgrand 25 Betty Melton Lee Weddle 27 Gary Anderson Jinx Mason Margaret Mason Eddie Williams

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