ST. PAUL’S TROY LUTHERAN JULY 2018

JULY THOUGHTS FROM PASTOR SCHUESSLER

Dear Brothers and Sisters of St. Paul’s:

How is your summer going so far? Believe it or not, the summer is half over (when July begins, not when you

receive this newsletter). What have you done so far? My family celebrated the wedding of Matthew and

Chelsey Schuessler. That took place on May 26th

, the Saturday of Memorial weekend. We traveled to

Columbus, NE for the joyous event. They will be living in Lincoln, NE, where both of them have their jobs.

You will see elsewhere in this newsletter that we are having a reception for them on Sunday, July1st. We invite

you as part of our church family to celebrate with us.

What else does the summer hold? VBS was a great success. What a joy to have 150 children form the

community come into our facilities to hear the good news that “God is With Us.” We thank all the folks that it

took to make it a success. We also thank all that give support through donations of material or money. VBS is

truly one of those events that draws all of us together for a common goal. Come to think about it, that is the way

all the ministry of St. Paul’s should be – working together for a common goal.

I had the pleasure or perhaps it was the challenge of taking a course at the Concordia Seminary as part of my

Doctor of Ministry degree. It was the last of the courses that I needed to take for the degree. All that is left is to

work on my Major Applied Project (MAP). The plan is to begin working on that at the end of the summer and

hopefully have it completed in a year. We’ll see if that comes to pass.

Have you spent time in worship this summer? Sometimes we get the thought in mind that we need to take some

time off from worship. Really? Do you face any temptation? Do you have any frustrations? Are you going

through a trial or tribulation? Who is going to help you through that? Your Lord invites you to come and be fed

from Word and Sacrament. In that time He meets you, feeds you, lifts you and strengthens you. It is important

for your spiritual life. Yes, it is a time in which we lift our voices in songs of praise, but it is much more than

that. If worship is only about praise, then you can do it anywhere. Worship is about what God does for you. He

promises that He will be with you in Word and Sacrament. That is why we worship together. Summer is still a

time in which we need worship.

Well, so much for the thoughts for July. I will see you in worship. I will pray for you. I would ask for your

continued prayers. Together we will grow in faith and in love. Yes, we remember that God is with us!

Peace,

Pastor Schuessler

Penny and Pastor Schuessler would like to invite you to a special “Meet and Greet” event on Sunday, July 1st

from 2-4 p.m. What is this event? Our son Matthew was married in Columbus, NE on Saturday, May 26th

. His

bride is Chelsey nee Seipel. We would have liked to invite you to come to the wedding in Nebraska but we also

knew that was not feasible. So instead, we want to give you the opportunity to be a part of their wedding in this

informal “meet and greet.” This is your opportunity to meet Chelsey and to congratulate both of them on their

marriage. Cake and punch will be served by the ladies of St. Paul’s Helping Hands. (Thank you, ladies.) So,

mark your calendar: Sunday, July 1 from 2-4 p.m. in the church fellowship hall (basement).

LWML NEWS

The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) News for July: July In-Gathering: Please bring these items and place them in the baskets at church. They will be given to St. Paul’s School, Ministries Unlimited and Lutheran World Relief. Thank you!

School Supplies In-Gathering:

Notebooks (70 sheets), ruler with centimeters, pencil sharpeners, crayons (Box of 16 or 24), Blunt or kids scissors, #2 pencils, black or blue ballpoint pens (not gel ink), 2 ½ inch erasers, Expo low odor dry erase markers (black and colors, regular and thin), Crayola primary color markers (regular and thin), permanent markers (black and colors, regular and thin), hand sanitizer (large bottles - not individual), Clorox disinfecting wipes, paper towels, Ziploc bags (pint and quart). Dates to come: Monday, July 23, 7:00 pm, Bi-Monthly Meeting in church basement Fellowship Hall. Our Annual Planning night. Be ready to sign up for activities for the next year and bring meeting ideas. We’ll be revealing our LWML Secret Prayer Friends and choosing new ones. Devotions will be led by Valerie Meyer. Servers will be Jane Leitschuh and Kathy Nehrt. In-gathering will be school supplies. Please come! Monday, September 24, 7:00 pm, Bi-Monthly Meeting in church basement Fellowship Hall. Please come! Friday/Saturday, September 28/29, LWML Southern Illinois District Convention at Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School in Centralia, IL. “His Love Endures Forever” Celebrating 75 years of the LWML is the theme. Information will be available on the narthex table. June 20-23, 2019, LWML 38th Biennial Convention, Mobile, Alabama. Theme: “In Praise to the Lord”

YOUTH NEWS

St. Paul’s Youth will be going to the St. Louis Zoo on Friday, July 20, leaving the church parking lot at 8:00

a.m. and returning in the mid-afternoon (depending on how hot it is). Please bring a lunch. We will find

somewhere to eat. Contact Rachael Beckemeyer (367-2463) to make arrangements to go. She needs to know by

Monday, July 16 so she can make arrangements for drivers. This event is open to all youth 7th

grade to 12th

grade.

Last call to sign up to attend the NATIONAL LUTHERAN YOUTH GATHERING on July 11-15, 2019 in

Minneapolis, MN. You will need to have your pre-gathering covenant and the deposit of $100. These need to be

turned in to Rachael Beckemeyer by the next NYG meeting on Sunday, June 24th

at 6:00 p.m. in the church

basement.

COUPON BOX The LWML is collecting coupons to purchase items for Ministries Unlimited, the Seminary and the Military.

There is a box on the LWML table to place any coupons that you do not intend to use. Thank you for your

help!

JULY Birthdays & Anniversaries July 1: Fletcher Bradford, Zachary Doyle, Kaitlyn Hunter, Melissa Pennington, Roger & Erin Taylor;

Emma Winte; 2: Andrea York; 3: Gary & Sally Koval, Jim & Doris Lyons, Jason & Kelli Powell; 5:

Ryan Kaffer Sr.; 7: Nathan Emmons, Beth Klaustermeier, Caitlyn Unger; 8: Lucas Hunter; 9: Austin

Avers, Elana Bushrow, Gary & Kelly Felax, Sarah Graddy, Michael & Sarah Salanitro, Kyle & Ericka

West; 10: Ed Fayollat, Elaine Fitzgerald, Steven Leitschuh, Pat Moore, Jim Walls Sr.; 11: Bud

Klaustermeier, Lauren Koberna, Scott Martens, Colin & Lauren McLaughlin, Emma Schlechte; 12:

Pam Brannon, Ryan & Megan Eberhart, Dan Leitschuh; 13: Terri Furfaro, Sue Gilomen, Loree Moore;

14: Brian & Audrey Becker, Rebecca Koval; 15: Scott Rose, Beau & Wendy Sievers, Brett Sollberger;

16: Dennis & Gloria Kueker; Kendall & Shelley Lading, Bryce Merkel; 17: Kaitlyn Ford; 18: Lynn

McKean, Heather Rood; 19: Erin Criley; 20: Kevin Campe; 21: Aaron & Erin Criley, Dustin Rhymer;

22: Kim Bindrin, Jacob & Jennifer Doyle; 23: Jerry & Lana Ferrill, Karsyn Missey, Michael

Weatherspoon; 24: John & Linda Drannon, John Drannon Sr.; 25: Elaine Ackerman, Cindy Butler, Bill

& Bev Wurtz; 26: Brad & Jill Corder, Mikayla Fink, Ryan Kaffer Jr., Sean Levo, Clayton & Jennifer

Mallette; 27: Linda Drannon, Gene Roehl; 28: Jimmy Rood; 30: Matthew & Amanda Clover, Amelia

Sievers, Darrell Wittenberg; 31: Ken Hunter, Madeline York.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL St. Paul’s Annual Ice Cream Social is Sunday, August 26 from 2-4 p.m. Plan now to come and enjoy the ice

cream, bounce houses for the kids, balloon art, water fun and games! We are going to have a cupcake walk

again this year. This is a great opportunity to invite your neighbor to join us at St. Paul’s.

VOTERS’ MEETING The annual quarterly Voters’ meeting will be Sunday, July 15

th following the 10:30 a.m. service in the church

sanctuary. The meeting will begin app. 11:45 a.m. The Board reports and financial reports will be available at

the beginning of July.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL RECAP THANK YOU! We would like to thank everyone who helped make VBS 2018 a success. Attendance this year

was: Mon – 148, Tues – 147, Wed. - 139, Thurs. – 141 = 575. We had an average of 143

children that attend VBS this year. We thank Joy Lucht and Krissy Reese for being our directors and leading us

throughout the week. We thank all the teachers, helpers; craft, games, music, snack helpers and all other areas

that were needed for making VBS a success. Working together, we give thanks to God for the extremely

successful VBS.

A REMINDER TO ALL MEMBERS – be sure to call the church office (667-6681) when you have a

loved one in the hospital or homebound; that way we will be able to keep up with their spiritual care.

MEN’S MINISTRY Men’s Breakfast is at Cracker Barrel, Troy, on Saturday, July 14

th and 23

rd at 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. We meet for

breakfast and fellowship with the men of St. Paul’s. Everyone is welcome!

ST. PAUL’S RUMMAGE SALE St. Paul’s Rummage Sale is coming! It’s time to start gathering up all your useful unwanted items for the PTL

Rummage sale. The sale will be held on Friday and Saturday, September 14/15. Set up begins on Sunday Sept.

9 and continues throughout that week.

SCHOOL ENROLLMENT If you would like information about school enrollment (preschool – 8

th grade), please call the school office at 667-6314.

We are currently enrolling for the 2017-18 school year. If you know someone who might be interested, have them contact

the school office. Day Care enrollment is also available.

to save your box tops —turn them in to the school or church office for our school to

reap the benefits! There is also a box on the table in the narthex.

METRO EAST LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL MELHS is accepting applications for the 2018/2019 school year. Any new students (freshman or transfer)

interested in seeking enrollment at Lutheran High school; please go to MELHS website at www.melhs.org and

download the admission and enrollment packet or contact the school office at 656-0043. If you have additional

questions please contact Dr. Jay Krause, Principal, or email him at jay.krause@melhs.org. Come be a part of

this dynamic ministry in 2018/2019!!

METRO-EAST LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL is looking for a Head Boys Soccer Coach for this fall, and Head Cheerleader Coach for this fall/winter. If you are interested, please contact Athletic Director, Jason Batty at jason.batty@melhs.org or 618-656-0043 ext.134.

to COLLATE BULLETINS, which is done by picking up the bulletins and

inserts from the church office, take them home (or do them in the office), put them all together

and then return the bulletins to the church in time for worship on Saturday. If you would like

more information, email Kbrumm@saintpaulstroy.org or call Kathy at 667-6681 if you would

like to help out.

We also need more GREETERS for before services, just give Kathy a call or email and

let her know which service is convenient for you.

If you can say “Good Morning” or Smile, then you have great qualifications needed to

be a greeter! Please email Kbrumm@saintpaulstroy.org or call Kathy at 667-6681 if you

would like to greet at any of our services.

VOLUNTEERS - If you would like to volunteer with this Summer Lunch Program by packing lunches and

distributing them at the Troy Library from 10:30-12:30 on Fridays, contact Shirley Schmitt at 644-5631.

The United Church of Christ (UCC) church will provide the food. We would prepare the lunches at the UCC

Church (207 East Center Troy, IL 62294) and then pass them out on Fridays at the library.

TEACHER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Saint Paul's Lutheran School in Troy, Illinois is currently seeking a passionate, dedicated and effective teacher

to take on the role of 5th

/6th

grade homeroom teacher. The ideal candidate will possess:

– a drive for Lutheran Education

– a bachelor's degree in education or related field

– a teaching certification from the State of Illinois or qualifications to obtain such within 1

year

– interest in teaching math/science a plus

Interested candidates may submit an application consisting of a cover letter, resume, and three references

addressed to: St. Paul's Lutheran School, Attn: Christopher Lingel, 112 N. Border Street, Troy, IL, 62294

Applications may also be submitted by e-mail to: clingel@saintpaulstroy.org

MUSIC MINISTRY MEETING is Tuesday, June 26 at 7:00 p.m. in the Ministry Center. This meeting

is so that we can plan the 2018-2019 music calendar – scheduling family choir, SS choir, St. Paul’s school

choir, Glorious Day, and all the special services for the year.

ST. PAUL’S CONGREGATION would like to express our deepest gratitude to Terry’s Appliance Center,

(Terry & Julie Giger) for replacing the church kitchen refrigerator.

ON SUNDAY:

July 1 at 8:00 a.m. Acolyte: Anna Reese; Elders:; Ushers: Kyle Norris, Mike Salanitro, Ken Sipes and Joe Walls;

Greeter: Yvonne Rieger; Organist: Jo White; Altar Guild: Todd & Sheryl Moore.

July 1 at 10:30 a.m. Acolyte: Steve Stock; Ushers: Ted Fedder, Keith Jackson, Jason Kesterson and Dave Thomas;

Greeters: are needed; Bulletin Collator: Kelly Felax; Organist: Jo White.

ON SATURDAY: July 7 at 6:00 p.m. Acolyte: Abby Kesterson; Elders:; Ushers: Brion Boeshans, Kevin Campe, Sam Italiano and Seth

Schaefer; Greeters: Larry & Kathy Brokering; Organist: Claudia Loethen; Altar Guild: Verona Meier and Pat Peverly.

ON SUNDAY:

July 8 at 8:00 a.m. Acolyte: Emma Kilzer; Ushers: Ted Flath, Jim Kesterson, Mark Leitschuh and Jason Powell;

Greeters: Josh & Jenni Hunt; Organist: Claudia Loethen.

July 8 at 10:30 a.m. Acolyte: Ellie Corder; Elders: Ushers: Bruce McLaughlin, Colin McLaughlin, Mark Schlemer and

Tony Sipes; Greeter: Kay Butts; Bulletin Collator: Verona Meier; Organist: Claudia Loethen; Altar Guild: Verona

Meier and Pat Peverly.

ON SATURDAY: July 14 at 6:00 p.m. Acolyte: Kaitlyn Hunter; Elder:; Ushers: Brion Boeshans, Kevin Campe, Sam Italiano and Seth

Schaefer; Greeters: Bob & Joyce Hoffmann; Pianist: Jen Wittenberg; Altar Guild: Yvonne Rieger and Penny

Schuessler.

ON SUNDAY:

July 15 at 8:00 a.m. Acolyte: Anna Reese; Ushers: Jim Kesterson, Mark Leitschuh, Kyle Norris and Mike Salanitro;

Greeter: Sheryl Moore; Pianist: Jen Wittenberg; Altar Guild: Yvonne Rieger and Penny Schuessler.

July 15 at 10:30 a.m. Acolyte: Jack Kenison; Elders:; Ushers: Keith Jackson, Rachel Lange, Mark Schlemer and Tim

Wittenberg; Greeters: Roy & Jo Ann Harris; Bulletin Collator: Todd & Sheryl Moore; Pianist: Jen Wittenberg.

ON SATURDAY: July 21 at 6:00 p.m. Acolyte: Abby Kesterson; Elder:; Ushers: Brion Boeshans, Sam Italiano, Randy Jones and Seth

Schaefer; Greeters: Len & Judy Suess; Pianist: Tim Wittenberg; Altar Guild: Mary Ann Bonneville and Bonnie Levo.

ON SUNDAY:

July 22 at 8:00 a.m. Acolyte: Brylee Proffitt; Elder:; Ushers: Jacob Doyle, Ted Flath, Fred Patterson and Joe Walls;

Greeter: Yvonne Rieger; Pianist: Tim Wittenberg.

July 22 at 10:30 a.m. Acolyte: needed; Ushers: Jason Kesterson, Bruce McLaughlin, Colin McLaughlin and Tony Sipes;

Greeter: Ruth Schmitt; Bulletin Collator: Len & Judy Suess; Pianist: Tim Wittenberg; Altar Guild: Mary Ann

Bonneville and Bonnie Levo.

ON SATURDAY: July 28 at 6:00 p.m. Acolyte: TBA; Elder: ; Ushers: Brion Boeshans, Sam Italiano, Seth Schaefer and Kyle Sipes;

Greeters: Jim & Shirley Rood; Organist: Jo White; Altar Guild: Jennifer Mallette and Wendy Sievers.

ON SUNDAY:

July 29 at 8:00 a.m. Acolyte: Brylee Proffitt; Elder: ; Ushers: Jacob Doyle, Mike Hampton, Ken Sipes and Brett

Sollberger; Greeter: Sheryl Moore; Organist: Jo White; Altar Guild: Jennifer Mallette and Wendy Sievers.

July 29 at 10:30 a.m. Acolyte: Anna Reese; Ushers: Ryan Kaffer, Jason Kesterson, Dave Thomas and Tim Wittenberg;

Greeters: Glenn & Jeanette Gindler; Bulletin Collator: Don & Nancy Thomas; Organist: Jo White.

Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church

Troy, Illinois

Church Officers, Board, & Committee Members – 2018/19

President Jacob Doyle (2 years) 7/1/17 6/30/19 1st term

Vice President Alan Kilzer (2 years) 7/1/18 6/30/20 1st term Recording Secretary Vacant (2 years) 7/1/17 6/30/19 1st term

Financial Secretary Rebekah Norris (2 years) 7/1/17 6/30/19 1st term

Board of Elders (3-year terms) – 8+:

Ted Flath 7/1/16 6/30/19 1st term Keith Jackson 7/1/16 6/30/19 2nd term Clayton Mallette 7/1/16 6/30/19 2nd term

Mike Salanitro , filling vacant position 7/1/17 6/30/20 1st term Darrell Wittenberg 7/1/17 6/30/20 2nd term Mike Hampton 7/1/18 6/30/21 1st term Sam Italiano 7/1/18 6/30/21 1st term Nathan Reese 7/1/18 6/30/21 2nd term Jason Powell 7/1/18 6/30/21 2nd term

Board of Trustees (4-year terms) 4

Todd Moore (appointed) 7/1/15 6/30/19 1st term Gene Roehl 7/1/16 6/30/20 1st term Dave Meseke 7/1/18 6/30/21 2nd term

Curtis Moore 7/1/17 6/30/21 2nd term

Board of Christian Day School and Early Childhood Center (3-year terms) – 7

Todd Kenison, 7/1/16 6/30/19 2nd term filling vacant position 7/1/16 6/30/19 2nd term Dave Thomas, filling vacant position 7/1/17 6/30/20 2nd term Ruth Thompson 7/1/17 6/30/20 1st term

Jackie Jackson 7/1/18 6/30/21 1st term Jason Kesterson 7/1/18 6/30/21 1st term Cathy Wilderman 7/1/18 6/30/21 1st term

Board of Christian Education (4-year terms) 4

Sarah Salanitro 7/1/15 6/30/19 2nd term Susan Lilienkamp 7/1/16 6/30/20 2nd term Trecia Winte 7/1/17 6/30/21 1st term Jen Wittenberg 7/1/18 6/30/22 1st term

Board of Stewardship & Finance (3-year terms) 5

John Fischer, filling vacant position 7/1/16 6/30/19 2nd term , filling vacant position 7/1/17 6/30/20 1st term Emily Harlow 7/1/17 6/30/20 1st term Tony Sipes 7/1/18 6/30/21 1st term Katie Meyer 7/1/18 6/30/21 1st term

Board of Evangelism (4-year terms) 4

Erica Sipes 7/1/15 6/30/19 2nd term Lauren McLaughlin 7/1/16 6/30/20 2nd term Donna Bloemer 7/1/17 6/30/21 1st term

Tim Wittenberg 7/1/18 6/30/22 2nd term Committees:

Cemetery Committee (4-year terms): Jimmy Rood, 2016 –2020, Secretary of Cemetery Committee Bud Klaustermeier, 2017-2021, (Treasurer of Cemetery Committee) John Nehrt Chairman of Cemetery Committee 2014-2018 Jim Kesterson, appointed 2015-2019 Counting Committee: (appointed to run concurrently with Financial Secretary): Virginia Niebruegge, Norma Burcham, Cheryl Pond and Adeline Amen. Planning Committee: Tonya Hupp, Chairperson; Jackie Jackson, Alan Kilzer, Jennifer Kesterson, Lauren McLaughlin. Ushering: Seth Schaefer

Sausage Supper: Erica Sipes & Jennifer Kesterson

Archives: Cheryl Chrusciel

Trivia Night: Jessica Kesterson

July, 2018

ST. PAUL’S P.T.L. FISH FRY

FRIDAY, June 29, 2018

4:00-7:00 P.M.

TROY VFW BUILDING

123 WEST MARKET STREET

DINE IN OR CARRY-OUT

CALL IN ORDERS FOR PICK UP: 667-VETS (667-8387)

REGULAR V.F.W. MENU

COD FILETS

COD CUT UPS

CATFISH FILETS

JACK SALMON

BAKED TALAPIA*

BAKED SALMON*

SHRIMP

CHICKEN STRIPS

CORN DOGS

*Limited quantities

SANDWICHES OR

PLATES (includes 2 sides)

POTATO SALAD

COLE SLAW

BAKED BEANS

MACARONI & CHEESE

FRENCH FRIES

MUSHROOMS

ONION RINGS

HUSH PUPPIES

WHITE, WHEAT OR RYE BREAD

Thanks for your support

SERVANT DAY July 14

9 AM - 12 NOON

9 AM: Prayer in the Parking Lot Gather for prayer in the church lot: Then head out with servant team

3 Servant Options - Pick one and join your team in serving others in our community!

All ages and abilities welcome

More details to come! Contact Lauren McLaughlin at (618) 977-2744 if you are interested in being a part of this mission outreach!