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St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
910 Marne Highway Hainesport, New Jersey 08036-2666
Office Phone: 609.267.0740 Fax: 609.267.3798
E-Mail: [email protected]
The Reverend Dr. David B. Jost, Senior Pastor
The Reverend Laura Esposito, Associate Pastor
Elaine Jardine, Interim Director reJOYce Christian School
Beverly Grazioli, Sunday School Director
Rosanne Scassero, Church Secretary
Karen McMahon, Business Manager Mark Moore, Sexton Denisemarie Ramos,
Director of Music
St. Paul’s Mission Statement Rooted in God’s unconditional love,
the congregation of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
commits mind, body, spirit and treasure to make all people
disciples of Christ, to share God’s abundance, and to proclaim the Gospel
in word and deed.
Keep these folks in your prayers… ...those who are hospitalized, ill or other: Marilyn Adams, Jackie Anderson, Ray Balsamo,
Kathryn Baltaitis, Fred Bertram, Gail Blakeslee, Steve Blum, Charlie Bohlen, Mark Boughen, Bob Breisch, Brenda, Linda Brooks, David Bulanauski, Viola Christensen, Amanda Costa, Bethany Costa, Erin Craig, Cheryl Crain, Tom D’Amico, Nina Davis, Angie Del Vecchio, Joseph Denphy, Lauren Diorio, Brian Drea, Jane Emrick, Sharon Favaloro, Clif Fernandez, Ernie Ferreny, Vandra French, Bill Gardner, Chris Giroso, Berta Graham, Bill and Laurie Grosspeter, Dale Hansen, Hannah Higgins, Doug Hikade, Holly Hilferty, Alice Izzo, Rocke Izzo, Pat Jackson, Gussie Johnson, Pat Johnson, Rina Johnson, Jay Jones, Janice Kaminski, Ralph Kanzler, Katie Kish, Dean Larson, Richard Leonhard, Morgan Lowe, Bill Magyar, Sarah Magyar, Darlene Marks, Joan Marstellar, Samantha Marx, Tim Marx, Edward McLaughlin, Mary Meddahi, Gordon Moran, Debbie Norton, Elaine Orosz, Coletta Pagenkopf, Doris Palmer, Agnes Pape, Martha Paul, Michael Pissiti, Hans Ritt, Ruth Rockhill, Mark Schwartz, John & Linda Schwarzmann, Tim Shell, Kathryn Simpson, Darrell Soltesz, Christine Strimel, Bob Tolbert, Justin Vinluan, Ethan Wassersug, Jennifer Webb, Carole Winter, Shirley Worthington, Lynette Zahirny.
...those who have long-term illnesses: Gerri Burns, Phil Boettge, Edith Crane, Robert Cross, Jack Daleus, Jack Dickson, Bob Grover, Ella Hikade, Arlene Kaye, Matthew Ottenwess, Virginia Sandstrom, Kathy Strano, Violet P. Wise.
...those who are shut-in: Marcy Boettge, Jane Brooks, Ilse Burrell, Victor Bush, Walt Cliver, Fran Craig, Mary Edwards, Millie Guenther, June Henning, John Johnson, Vera Jensen, Alice Karis, Nancy McKeown, Ruth Steever
...those who mourn: Family and friends of Richard C. Soffel, father of
Dickey Soffel ...those in the military or other service: Michael Cobb, Navy, in Jacksonville, FL. Mark B. Moore, III, Army ...the following St. Paul’s families (You are all
members of the Prayer Team); The Greg & Loren Farah Family, Peggy Ferraro, The
Eileen & Stephen Ferrell Family, The Krysteen Ferrell Family, David & Karen Files
...for peace and unity in our own country. Please help us keep this list updated. Let the church office know if someone should be removed from this list. (609) 267-0740 or [email protected].
Worship Attendance
December 31, 2016/January 1, 2017
Total—86—7:30 PM—30
10:00 AM—56
The total giving for December was $84,820.61. Average giving for Mission Plan was $17,110.77. Average giving needed for Mission Plan $10,574 per week.
For Your Information—For Your Inspiration
News & Notes
for St. Paul’s Community
January 7 & 8, 2017
Worship Services:
Saturday, 7:30 PM Sunday, 8:00 AM Sunday, 9:30 AM Sunday, 11:00 AM Sunday School, 10:30—11:30 AM
The Great Thanksgiving... All baptized, believing Chris-tians are welcome to the Lord’s Table. Come forward down the center aisle, pick up a glass and follow the direc-tions of the ushers. Glasses of grape juice are available in the center of the tray. If you are unable to come to the al-tar, please inform an usher so that the Eucharist may be brought to you.
For Children Ages 2—6: Busy Bags are available near the Growing in Faith Together (GIFT) Table in the back of the sanctuary. One bag per child, please, and return bags to the bin following worship. Nursery care: There will be no nursery care during the service.
In the waters of the Jordan, Jesus is revealed as the beloved Son of God. Through this great epiphany, Jesus fulfills all righteousness and becomes the servant of God who will bring forth justice and be a light to the
nations. In the waters of baptism we too are washed by the Word, anointed by the Spirit, and named God’s beloved children. Our baptismal mission is to proclaim good news to all who are oppressed or in need of God’s healing.
This Week’s Lessons Isaiah 42:1-9
Psalm 29
Acts 10:34-43
Matthew 3:13-17
Next Week’s Lessons Isaiah 49:1-7
Psalm 40:1-11
1 Corinthians 1:1-9
John 1:29-42
Introduction from today’s lessons.
Celebration of Baptism– Presentation of Faith Chests Those infants/children five years old and younger who were baptized in 2016: Gabriella Grace Louie Kyle Brennan Jost Cayden Caleb Dale Isely Harley Wynn Jackson Richard Shaw Jace Douglas Noll
Also baptized in 2016 (over 5 years old): Casey Jean Colbridge Melissa Dawn Dale Tyler Thomas Jared James Rottman Dale Wayne Dale
Please fill the empty spaces for January Worship Assistants. The sign-up sheet is posted in the narthex! There are empty spaces for Communion Assistants, Lectors, Clickers (Projection Assistants)! Please help out!
Sign up on the bulletin board in the narthex by the entrance.
Staff, Council, Teams,
Committees: Annual Reports Are Due
No Later than Wednesday January 18
Please turn your report in to the church office.
E-mail is preferred, but printed reports will also be accepted.
Social Ministry Luncheon
The Social Ministry Bi-Annual Meeting is on Sunday, January 22 at 12:05 after the 11 am service. Come learn more about social ministry and
discuss plans and ideas for the upcoming New Year! Lunch will be provided. Please let me know if you can make it. If you can’t make it, call me with your ideas and suggestions. Pat Headrick (609) 267-4775 or cell (609) 234-7851.
Sock it to Me Sunday
Through the winter months the number one item that the homeless ask for is warm socks!!! On the weekend of January 28 and 29, we are collecting socks for our neighborhood Code Blue facility at the Extended Hand. We are also asking for new kids and ladies socks. The children’s socks will go to the neighborhood schools and Bridge of Peace along with the women’s socks. Look for the giant Sock in the Narthex.
The Anniversary Committee Needs You!
Do you enjoy research – like history – have computer skills – like to organize & catalogue – are creative & innovative or just like to work as part of a team?? We have a place for you to use your skills and pursue your interests. The 150
th Anniversary Committee is open to all members of the congregation and your energy and
ideas are welcome. Our next meeting is January 2nd
at 10:15am in the Heritage Room in the Study House. If you are interested in participating but the date and time do not fit your situation we are flexible and if enough people are interested, an evening or weekend meeting can be arranged. We have much to celebrate in our history and in our current ministries. We are hoping to preserve the history and artifacts that we have assembled so that our current and future members will know who we were and what we did. You can help. If you are interested, please plan to attend our meeting or contact either Marilyn Phifer @609-518-1887 or Ann Macintosh @ 609-267-8913.
Winter Coat Drive Did Santa get you a new coat? Do you have trouble closing your Hall closet door? Are your children growing out of their jackets even before the season is over? On the weekend of January 14 and 15 we will be collecting winter coats. These coats will be donated to the Caring Center in Pem-berton, where they will help out the homeless and less fortunate in our area. The children's coats will be donated to Bridge of Peace in Cam-den to help the needy children who accompa-ny their parents at their Food Pantry who are in need of a coat.
Mitten Tree
The Christmas tree will remain in the narthex for January and February and
maybe March to receive donations of mittens, gloves, hats, scarves and children’s socks to donate to those in the area who can use them.
Let’s keep the tree full!
What can a soda can tab do? Help Children’s Hospital!
Please take a moment to remove your soda can tabs before you recycle, bring them to church, and deposit them in the container in the narthex. The tabs will be donated to CHOP (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia). If you have questions, please see Joyce Alexander. Thank you!
This Week at St. Paul’s
Sunday, January 8
8:00 AM Worship
9:30 AM Worship
10:30 AM Sunday School
11:00 AM Worship
7:00 PM Chorale Monday, January 9
9:00 AM Aerobics (PH)
6:30 PM Praise Band (S)
7:00 PM Bible Study (C)
7:00 PM AA (PH)
7:30 PM Handbells (S)
8:30 PM NA (MR)
Tuesday, January 10
6:30 PM Children’s Choir
6:30 PM Bible Study (SH)
7:00 PM AA (C)
7:30 PM Same Spirit/Capstone (S)
Wednesday, January 11
9:00 AM Aerobics (PH)
9:00 AM Needle/Thread (SH)
6:00 PM Weigh-In (SH)
7:00 PM Cub Scouts (PH)
Thursday, January 12
6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast (PH)
10:00 AM Bible Study (SH)
6:30 PM Ark Angels (MR)
7:00 PM Boy Scouts (PH)
7:30 PM Christus Choir (MR)
7:30 PM AA (SH)
Friday, January 13
8:00 AM Friday Fellowship
Saturday, January 14
No 7:30 Worship Service
6:00 PM MLK Celebration at
Sacred Heart
8:00 PM NA (MR)
January 7 & 8, 2017
Baptism of Our Lord Weekend
7:30 pm, 8:00 am, 11:00 am Prelude Welcome & Parish Concerns / Temple Talk,
Louise Hikade, Council Vice President Confession and Forgiveness Passing of the Peace Hymn #310, Songs of Thankfulness and Praise Greeting Hymn of Praise Glory to God, page 99
Prayer of the Day: O God, our Father, at the baptism of Jesus you proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit. Make all who are baptized into Christ faithful to their calling to be your daughters and sons, and empower us all with your Spirit, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. First Lesson
Pastor Care & Comfort: Pastor David Jost
Second Lesson
Gospel Lesson Response Sermon: Pastor Laura Esposito
Hymn #455, Crashing Waters at Creation
Nicene Creed, page 104 Prayers of Intercession Offering
Offertory, #204, Thankful Hearts
Offertory Prayer Great Thanksgiving, page 107 The Proper Preface Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, page108 Words of Institution Lord’s Prayer Invitation to Communion Communion Hymns: Page 112, Lamb of God
#305, When Jesus Came to Jordan
#302, As With Gladness Men of Old
Post-Communion Rite Post-Communion Prayer Blessing
Hymn #304, Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized
Dismissal
Postlude
Our Worship Assistants
7:30, 8:00, 11:00 Altar Guild: ______, ______, ______ Bread Provider: ______ Communion Assistants: ______, ______, Lydia Cross, Amy Bescherer Projection Assistants: Darlene Workman, Bill Anderson, ______ Greeters: ______, Pat Jackson, Craig & Connie Mohan Lectors: _____, ______, Lydia Cross Ushers: Bill & Joan Lynch and Michael George, ______, ______
To all who served as worship assistants this weekend, thank you for your ministry to the congregation.
Flowers Provided to the Glory of God…
* For Gloria Reagoso’s 85th Birthday, from Beth Layton *In loving memory of departed family and friends from Doug and Louise Hikade Sign up on the bulletin board by the entry doors to provide altar flowers.
January Food Collection
Suggestions for this month: Canned soups, macaroni and cheese, and toilet tissue.
As always, all items welcome!
Also all sized paper, plastic & cloth bags are needed.
Please place the items on the hutch in the narthex.
Save the Date!
Friday, October 20, 2017
Enjoy fun and fellowship as we celebrate the history of our congregation, rejoice
together in our present ministry and look forward to our future!
Deerwood Country Club, Westampton
$35 for adults—$15 for children 12 & under
Next Book Club
Thursday, January 19
7:00 PM
at Cathy Geysen’s
Book: The Room
By Emma Donaghue
If you have questions, please contact Peg
Biringer.
reJOYce Christian School Hoagie Sale
All profits are designated to the Playground Fund Sale price is $7.00 each—make checks payable to reJOYce Christian School The 10” hoagies are specially prepared by a local deli Please return order sheet and payment by Sunday, January 29. (Look for the
“Hoagie Box” in the narthex) Pick up of hoagies is Super Bowl Sunday: February 5 between 11:30—12:30
in the narthex of the church.
Name: ____________________________ Phone # ___________________________
American ________
Italian ________ Roast Beef & Cheese ________ Tuna ________
Turkey & Cheese ________ Total # of Hoagies ________ Total $ ________
**Hot peppers and oil & vinegar on the side. Please request sides on pick up day**
Please make plans for pick up. We are not responsible for hoagies not picked up.
reJOYce Christian School Hoagie Sale
All profits are designated to the Playground Fund Sale price is $7.00 each—make checks payable to reJOYce Christian School The 10” hoagies are specially prepared by a local deli Please return order sheet and payment by Sunday, January 29. (Look for the
“Hoagie Box” in the narthex) Pick up of hoagies is Super Bowl Sunday: February 5 between 11:30—12:30 in the
narthex of the church.
Name: ____________________________
Phone # ___________________________ American ________
Italian ________ Roast Beef & Cheese ________ Tuna ________
Turkey & Cheese ________ Total # of Hoagies ________ Total $ ________
**Hot peppers and oil & vinegar on the side. Please request sides on pick up day**
Please make plans for pick up. We are not responsible for hoagies not picked up.
