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MAYWednesday, 2nd
10:00 am Scrappers6:30 pm Men of St. Paul’s7:30 pm Confirmation
Thursday, 3rd
7:00 pm National Day of Prayer ServicePavilion at American Legion
Saturday, 5th
9:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal
Sunday, 6th
8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal9:30 am Choir Rehearsal 10:00 am Worship Service/Communion
Sunday School11:30 am Children’s Choir6-8 pm Jr. & Sr. Youth Groups
Wednesday, 9th
7:30 pm Confirmation
Thursday, 10th
7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
Friday, 11th
5-6 pm Backpack 4 Kids
Saturday, 12th
9:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal
Sunday, 13th HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal9:30 am Adult Choir 10:00 am Worship Service
Sunday School11:30 am Children’s Choir
Monday, 14th
7:30 pm Consistory
Wednesday, 16th
10:00 am Scrappers7:30 pm Confirmation
Thursday, 17th
7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal****TIDINGS DEADLINE****
Saturday, 19th
9:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal
Sunday, 20th PENTECOST/CONFIRMATION8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal9:30 am Choir Rehearsal10:00 am Worship Service/Communion
ConfirmationSunday School
11:30 am Children’s Choir6-8 pm Jr. & Sr. Youth Groups
Monday, 21st
7:30 pm 24 to Double
Thursday, 24th 7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
Saturday, 26th
9:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal
Sunday, 27th
8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal9:30 am Choir Rehearsal10:00 am Worship Service
Sunday School11:30 am Children’s Choir
Monday, 28th MEMORIAL DAYChurch Office closed
****DEADLINE FOR GOLF OUTING****
Wednesday, 30th
10:00 am Scrappers
Pastor Rich takes Friday Off.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
June 1 – Scholarship Applications due SYG Mission Trip Forms & $s dueJune 4 – Golf Outing @ Concordia Golf Club
MAY 2018Greetings:
Breakthrough!
Breakthrough is a great word used in sports. Any play that changes the course of a game is usually called a breakthrough play. A breakthrough game changes the course of a team's season.
Breakthroughs do not just occur in the world of sports. They exist in every area of life. Medical research teams have breakthroughs, when after years of trial and error they finally have a trial that ends in success.
Negotiation teams, who have been at an impasse, have a breakthrough moment when both sides come to an agreement.
You struggle to find a solution to a problem and then it final comes to you.
Easter, the resurrection of Jesus, was a breakthrough that changed the course of time forever.
The lives of Christians today demonstrate that the resurrection is still changing people. It changes fear into love, despair into joy.
The resurrection changes people from being spiritually dead to being alive to God. It changes guilty condemnation into a celebration of forgiveness and freedom. It changes anxiety into a hope that goes
beyond the grave. It can change our sinful hearts so they want to follow the Lord Jesus, and the power of the resurrection is relentlessly killing sin in every true Christian.
Many Christians have a meager expectation of the extent to which we can today experience resurrection life and victory over sin. The resurrection is far from being something we only benefit from in the future!
Breakthrough in the spiritual realm is going from the ordinary to the extraordinary. We need to identify obstacles that keep us from a spiritual breakthrough and ask God to remove them.
Spiritual breakthrough will not happen if we see with human eyes; make bad decisions; lean on the past; count on the practical; rely on what we can touch; or depend on the known.
Spiritual breakthrough will happen when we: serve others unconditionally; allow our hearts to be opened; see in the spiritual realm; experience tears of joy and confession; rely on Christ alone; make decisions of faith bathed in prayer; serve Christ with reckless abandon; and have passionate, contagious faith.
Godspeed,
Pastor Rich
WORSHIPMAY
06 COMMUNIONJohn 1:1-14Evidence that Christianity is True
13 MOTHER’S DAYJohn 8:31-47Can All Religions be Right
20 PENTECOST / CONFIRMATION2 Corinthians 5:16-21You Are New!
27 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
PRAYER of the MONTHHeavenly Father, we thank You for our mothers through whom Your gift of life begins and nurtured into a human being.We lift up all mothers to Your love and care. We pray for them, for their needs of strength and support to continue to nurture their family with love, in honor and love for You.We acknowledge that it’s hard, conscientious work and effort. We ask You Lord to bless them for all their contributions toward to their family and its growth.Lord Jesus Christ, we call upon Your blessed name to bless all mothers today and every day and to extend Your hands of grace over them.Grant that they may be joyous in their ordeal of being a mother and proud in raising the family You gave them. Amen
Sr. YOUTH GROUP
We will meet Sunday, May 6 and 20 @ 6:00pm.REMINDER: Mission Trip Forms and the balance of the cost of the trip is due June 1st.
CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY
We are going to honor our Mothers at worship on Sunday, May 13th. All Moms will:receive a gift and a carnation;be treated to a special coffee hour;
have their name entered into a drawing to win one of five $25 gift cards for TJ Maxx / Marshalls / Home Good.
NAT’L DAY OF PRAYERThursday, May 3
This year’s theme is UNITYMake every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. - Ephesians 4:3The National Day of Prayer Service on May 3 will be held at the American Legion Pavilion on JFK Ave in Milltown. The service time is 7pm.
MAY’S BENEVOLENCEMay’s benevolent distribution, 8% of April’s income including the communion offering, will be given to the Interfaith Network of Care in support of their efforts to provide support to the home bound and
disabled. The Interfaith Network of Care office is located in the church office. If you’d like to get involved, there will be a volunteer orientation night on Thursday, May 17 @ 7pm. Call 732-247-1655 to volunteer.
ST. PAUL’S GOLF OUTINGMONDAY, JUNE 4 Concordia Golf Club
3 Clubhouse Dr, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
Shot Gun Start @ 10AMCost $80
Includes 18 holes with cart. Food and beverages after
at the American Legion PavilionJFK Drive, Milltown, NJ
Call Church 732-828-0020 for more info.Registration flyer attached.This is a church fund raiser!
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Scholarships are granted to qualified high school graduates of the class of 2018 AND presently enrolled college, technical or degree students for the furtherance of their education at accredited college, university, business or trade school.The scholarship shall be for one academic year. Applicants may submit for continuance for a maximum of 4 years of assistance.Each student is required to submit an application. These applications are available via e-mail, on our website
www.stpaulsmilltownnj.org or can be picked up at the church office. Email [email protected] for an application.Applications must be completed and returned by June 1.
GRADUATING?Do you have someone in your family that is graduating this in May or June this year.Please let the church office know so we can acknowledge their accomplishments.
2018 FINANCIALSMARCH YTD
Income $19,875.72 $57,417.53Expense $24,282.62 $68,834.89Gain/(Loss)($ 4,406.90) ($11,417.36)Previous Year to Date ($26,355.29)We are created in the image of a loving and generous God. Therefore, we become the people God intended for us to be when we love and give generously. God changes us when we give like God.
FELLOWSHIP HOURHOSTS NEEDED:You are responsible for providing treats and milk for coffee. Sunny D generously provides juice for kids.Coffee, cups, plates, napkins, plastic utensils and sweeteners are provided.
SIGN UP TO HOST@ coffee hour or contact:Julie Park 732-545-4266 [email protected] or Tracy Rucinski 732-545-6982 [email protected].
Music at St. Paul’s
Music ministries welcome YOU!
May is not usually a month that we think about starting new things, but please lend your music director an ear…
All of our musical groups; the praise band, the choirs; operate on an open door policy. No one auditions, and there is always room for more.
Consider that we have a choir member who comes to sing with friends on Thursdays but not on Sunday mornings. We have oth-ers who join for the “high seasons” (Ad-vent and Holy Week), and some who enjoy the summers, with no midweek rehearsals.
Consider that the praise band would love a rotation of members, because sometimes members have to miss a Sunday. And we welcome people to “jam” with us at re-hearsals, even if they aren’t ready to play in public.
Consider that the Children’s Choir has no attendance policy but welcomes kids to
come sing with us because praising God is important.
If you would like to help make a joyful noise but aren’t sure where you’d fit it, please speak with Emily or with one of our volunteer musicians!
And finally, if you do not feel a particular musical calling, please remember that Sun-day mornings are your time! Worship is the gift of all of us, tin ears and all, gathered to praise our Lord.
Come, let us tell of the Lord’s greatness; let us exalt his name together. Psalm 34: 3
BACKPACK FOOD ITEMS NEEDED
We presently have 13 families and 24 children. Each back pack will be filled with 8 breakfast, 8 lunches and 8 suppers.
Here is a list of food items needed for the back packs:
Milk/Yoo-HooDinty Moore stewsHormel chiliChef Boyardee
If you shop at the big box stores and can purchase a case that would be super.Thanks!
Consistory MinutesApril 9, 2018
In Attendance: Debbie Paley, Nick Bamond, Dave Hastings, Debbie Kovacs, Greg Reeves, Rob Ramsen, Kathy Shanabrook, John Garback, Beckie Rumen, Matt Park, Becca Jones, Lois Jessen, Melanie Dwyer, Sean Sullivan, and Pastor Rich Weyer
Meeting called to order at 7:35pm by Pastor Rich who opened the meeting with a devotion on laughter and prayer.
March’s meeting minutes were approved without change. Motioned by Rob R./seconded by Greg R.
Correspondence- Thank you letter from Spotswood DECA- Selective Insurance has offered $114,262.45 for window repair costs. We will make a counter-offer of approximately $130,000-140,000 based on slow response from Selective. Pastor Rich will also reach out to Imhoff for their input on this coverage estimate. If counter-offer is not agreed upon, we plan to accept the offer of $114,262.45. Motioned by Kathy S./seconded by Beckie R. Finances- March’s financials show a loss of $4,406.90- In terms of our YTD loss, we are in a better position this year compared to last year. $11,417.36 (2018) compared to $26,355.29 (2017)- $7,840 was donated in March specifically for window restoration - Finances approved; motioned by Becca J./seconded by Lois J.
ConsistoryCommunion- May 6 – Team 2
- May 20 – Team 3 – Pentecost/Confirmation
Communion Offering/Benevolence- April’s Distribution – $1,237 to Milltown Rescue Squad- May’s Distribution – INC
Worship - Holy Humor Sunday was well-received. Consistory members and congregation expressed positive feedback. The Sunday after Easter is historically low-attended however this was our fifth largest attendance of the year!- Mother’s Day is May 13th. Women will receive reusable shopping bags and carnations. Five $25 gift cards to TJMaxx/Marshalls/Home Goods will be raffled during coffee hour. These gift cards did not cost the church as we were able to use our credit card points to purchase them.Ministry TeamsChurch & Family- Senior Day Luncheon was a success with 40 attendees. Jeff Vitanza provided the meal and dessert. The seniors enjoyed the conversation and opportunity to have various questions answered regarding the church. More get-togethers like this will happen in the future, specifically five luncheons during Lent. Seniors were also reminded of their ability to be incredible “prayer warriors” for St. Paul’s.Spiritual Life- Head Usher/Greeters Training will be held April 29th after coffee hour. We will discuss the best ways to obtain information from first-time attenders as well as ways to encourage guests to return.- Our service for the National Day of Prayer will be held May 3rd at 7pm at the American Legion along with Our Lady of Lourdes and the Methodist Church. Pastor Rich did reach out to the Scout troop to present colors and lead the pledge of allegiance. Praise Team will perform and Pastor Rich will ask various members to contribute the service.
Education - Adult study (Crossing the Waters) is on-going. This has been extended due to snow cancellations.- We will have a table for our Mega 50/50 at opening day of Little League. We have sold
approximately 350 tickets and have 150 left to sell.- Bucket hats will be sold by Senior YG to benefit Mission Trip. Property- Social hall floor will be waxed in the upcoming weeks - Other upcoming projects – sanctuary drains, folding chairs, sanctuary A/C; Dave Hastings has contact info for two HVAC companies.
Old Business- Capital Improvement Fund Appeal: - GoFundMe page is being advertised on Facebook. Pastor Rich will update this page to reflect what we have raised so far outside of GFM. - Application will be sent out for UCC line of credit - Bank of America is unable to help us due to our small size, however they provided us with a list of 4-5 institutions that could provide a loan- We can plan a visit to the mill where window is being constructed.
New Business- National Day of Prayer, May 3rd - Golf Outing, June 4th - Summer Family Fun Night, August 1st- Outdoor Worship, September 9th - Wine and Beer Fundraiser, October 13th - Santa Run, December 8th
- We will purchase a defibrillator to be kept in sanctuary. Debbie Cheeseman & Lois Jessen have offered to make a contribution to offset the expense. Decision to purchase defibrillator was approved; motioned by Lois J./seconded by Nick B.Future Dates- 24 to Double – April 23rd - Consistory – May 19th Meeting adjourned at 8:50pm, Pastor Rich closed the meeting with Prayer Concerns and the Lord’s Prayer. Motioned by Debbie K./seconded by Becca J.
HEAD USHERS FORMAY6 Consistory Team #2
Communion13 *Garret Conger Mother’s Day20 Consistory Team #3 Pente
cost/Confirmation/Communion27 **David Hasting
GREETERS FORMAY6 Sandy Muller13 Arlene Mowery & Jane Osman20 Carol Calantoni & Connie Michael27 Judy Skalla
Greeters are asked to arrive at church by 9:20 a.m.
GREETER COORDINATOR Judy Skalla
RESURRECTION WINDOW
RAYMOND OSMANJanet, Ian, Ryan & Kevin Finch
BOB & ALICE WEYER’S 70TH Wedding Anniversary
Lynn Delozier
Dick & Barbara MacDowellCurt & Joan Peck
ST. PAUL’S CHURCHFounded in 1872
So. Main St. & W. Lakewood Ave.
Rev. Richard H. Weyer, Pastor
Emily Sensenbach-Gopal, Director of Music
Church Office 732 828-0020FAX # 732 828-0027
Please leave a message if no one is available.
Church Secretary Mrs. Carol LagowskiOffice hours: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Financial Secretary Mrs. Debbie Paley (address inquiries to church office)
Please address all financial inquiries to the Church Office.
NEXT TIDINGS DEADLINE – Thursday, May 17th
2018 CONSISTORYElders:
Melanie DwyerKaren GourleyDavid Hasting
Lois JessenRebecca Jones
Matt ParkGreg ReevesNikki Wesen
Deacons:Nicholas Bamond
John GarbackDebbie KovacsRobert RamsenTracy RucinskiBeckie Rumen
Kathy ShanabrookSean Sullivan
********************************Save time and prevent mistakes by writing your parishioner number on your checks and envelopes. Example: 002W********************************Please notify the church office if any of the following changes occur in your household: address change, phone number change, email change, marriage, separation/divorce, death, birth, adoption, adult child(ren) moving out, or a family member being moved to a rehab. or nursing home.We would like to keep our membership list up-to-date, but we need YOUR cooperation to do so!
ST. PAUL’S CHURCH62 South Main StreetMilltown, NJ 08850(732) 828-0020
MAY 2018
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
DATES TO REMEMBER:
May 6 – CommunionMay 6 & 20 – Jr. & Sr. Youth GroupsMay 11 – Backpack4KidsMay 13 – Mother’s DayMay 14 – ConsistoryMay 20 – Pentecost/Confirmation
TIDINGSWorship Service 10:00 a.m.Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Rev. Richard H. Weyer, Pastor
DATED MATERIAL
April 24, 2018
