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St. Paul Lutheran Church 10792 N Co Rd 210 E, Seymour, IN 47274
Office Phone: (812) 522-7364 & 522-7484 Email:[email protected] Web site:http://www.stpaul-borchers.org
From the Pastor’s Desk
Wholeness Wheel
Martin Luther said, "This life, therefore, is not godliness but the process of becoming godly, not health but get-
ting well, not being, but becoming, not rest, but exercise. We are not now what we shall be, but we are on the
way." We can't be "whole" in this life, but we can become acquainted with the wholeness to come by striving
to live well in key aspects of our lives. The Wholeness Wheel is a tool we use to understand whole-person
health.
The Wholeness Wheel reflects our call to care for our whole self. By balancing the interconnected dimensions
of well-being, we are able to live well in Christ and pass on our faith.
The Wholeness Wheel illustrates that wellness is multidimensional — made up of spiritual, vocational, intel-
lectual, emotional, physical, social and financial elements of well-being. Spiritual well-being is intertwined
with each aspect of wellness.
At the center of the wheel, we are a new creation
through the waters of baptism. Christ lives in us and
through us and calls us out to love and serve one
another. What does it mean to be a new creation?
We have received the gift of grace through Christ,
who came that we might have abundant life. Abun-
dant life is living as a new creation, being grounded
and centered in Christ and loving our neighbor as
ourselves. It is when we are living well in Christ
that we are best equipped to pass on our faith.
The Wholeness Wheel was developed by the Inter-
Lutheran Coordinating Committee on Ministerial
Health and Wellness, of which the ELCA Board of
Pensions is a member. This wheel was developed to
be used with ministers and people pursuing minis-
try. It has also been encouraged to be used with
congregations as a way to promote wellness and
wholeness. Below is an image of the Wholeness
Wheel, over the next several months I will be look-
ing at the various aspects of the wheel and using it
for reflection in my month newsletter articles.
2015
1 Dorothy Goodwin 1 William Kidd 2 James Rust 3 Clayton Wente 4 Sue Ann Shuler 4 Amy Rotert 5 Linda Rust 6 Kenneth Runge 7 Wylie Jones 8 Conner Douglass 9 Milton Otte 9 Kendra Harris 10 Camden McCory 12 Walter Knox 13 Amy Rosenberger 13 Allen Morrison 14 Cam Mansfield 14 Skye Hendrix 15 Susie Schnitker 15 Brittney Runge 15 Hadley Sifflard 16 Rachel Hildebrand 16 Adam Newkirk 17 Kay Hoene 18 Jerry Otte 18 Suzanne Darlage
Happy Birthday 18 Brian Roberts 20 Kourtney Otte 20 Darla Rorick 21 Cassandra Rotert 21 Kevin Kruse 21 Erin Engelau 21 Kayla Brigdon 21 Kim Douglass 22 Eunice Lutes 22 Benny Kleffman 22 Jack Hoene 22 Rick Brown 23 Deborah Rust 23 Beth Albert 24 Kristina McIntosh 24 Ben Rorick 25 Pastor Steve 25 Wendy Brougher 25 Jason Engelau 25 Abby Hoene 27 Larry Lewis 28 Brandy Rotert 28 Chloe Bryden 30 Kim Holland 30 Andrea Zimmer 31 Delores Douglass
CHURCH COUNCIL Chairman—Terry Searcy Secretary—Karen Davis
Financial Secretary—Casey Engelau Elders—Larry Lewis & Gene Kruse
Deacons—Tyler Shaw & Larry Guinn Treasurer—Phyllis Cupp
Trustees—Charlotte Guinn & Louis Wonning
GROUP TREASURERS, please have the Treas-urers books and annual reports in the office by January 11
th. They may be placed in a marked box
in the office workroom. Thank you.
January Volunteers
Greeters Paul & Ruth Ann Newkirk (8:00) Bill & Judy Wonning (10:15)
Communion Assistants Ruth Ann Newkirk (8:00) Bill Wonning (10:15)
Altar Care Jan. 4-Linda Guinn Jan. 11-Luci Angel Jan. 18-Judy Wonning Jan. 25-Shirley Lewis
Lectors Jan. 4-Ruth Ann Newkirk (8:00) Judy Wonning (10:15) Jan. 11-Jamie Baker (8:00) Amy Rotert (10:15) Jan. 18-Lou Ann Hoevener (8:00) Karen Davis (10:15) Jan. 25-Mark Rorick (8:00) Amy Pierceall (10:15)
Acolytes Jan. 4-Erin Otte & Charlotte Rust (10:15) Emily Reinbold (8:00) Jan. 11-Madison Engelau (8:00) Eli Wood (10:15) Jan. 18-Abby Hoevener (8:00) Lyra Claycamp (10:15) Jan. 25-Maggie Newkirk (8:00) Elizabeth Rust (10:15)
Projectors Jan. 4-Doris Rorick (8:00) Hannah Wood (10:15) Jan. 11-Erin Otte & Jamie Baker (8:00) Charlotte Rust (10:15) Jan. 18-Madison Jones (8:00) Chloe Bryden (10:15) Jan. 25-Cam Mansfield (8:00) Eli Wood (10:15)
Children’s Sermon–Lou Ann Hoevener Welcome Center—Shirley Lewis (8:00) Michelle Wood (10:15)
February Volunteers
Greeters Merrell & Sara Otte (8:00) Milton & Laberta Otte (10:15)
Communion Assistants Merrell Otte (8:00) Ed DeVoe (10:15)
Altar Care Feb. 1-Molly Claycamp Feb. 8-Phyllis Cupp Feb. 15-Teresa Browning Feb. 22-Leah Otte Feb. 22—Linda Seitz
Lectors Feb. 1-Mandy Otte (8:00) Laberta Otte (10:15) Feb. 8-Doris Rorick (8:00) Marc Fountain (10:15) Feb. 15-Lois Bryden (8:00) Ed DeVoe (10:15) Feb. 22-Leah Otte (8:00) Leon Seitz (10:15)
Acolytes Feb. 1-Cole Fosbrink (8:00) Tyson Lawles (10:15) Feb. 8-Brayden Rorick (8:00) Jacob Rotert (10:15) Feb. 15-Adam Newkirk (8:00) Cheyenne Douglass (10:15) Feb. 22-Emily Reinbold (8:00) Dylan Hatfield (10:15)
Projectors Feb. 1-Kaelen Eglen (8:00) Marc Fountain (10:15) Feb. 8-Jamie Baker (8:00) Kailee Hildebrand (10:15) Feb. 15-Madison Jones (8:00) Charlotte Rust (10:15) Feb. 22-Doris Rorick (8:00) Hannah Wood (10:15)
Children’s Sermon–Carolyn Jones Welcome Center-Chris Herbert (8:00) Terri DeVoe (10:15)
CONGREGATIONAL ANNUAL MEETING
January 25th
12:00 pm
Lunch will be served after the 10:15 service.
The Jr. High Youth will be hosting their an-nual Valentine Dinner this year on Friday, February 13 at 6:00. Tickets will be sold at the Welcome Center beginning on Sun-day, January 25 for $10.00 for Single, $20.00 for couples, and $25.00 for couples with children. Babysitting will be provided in the preschool room for those with chil-dren. The menu for the adults is all-you-can-eat Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Salad, Dessert, and Applesauce. The children will be served Chicken Nuggets, French Fries, Applesauce, and Dessert.
January 4th
: Text— Matthew 2:13-23
The story continues in Matthew with hearing of Herod wanting to kill the children to protect his claim to
the throne as King of Israel. This threat sends Joseph and Mary and the child to Egypt. When Mat-
thew’s original audience would hear of this part of the story, they would have almost certainly thought
about the time of the Exodus (with the killing of children, Egypt, etc.). This sets up the notion that in
some ways Jesus is like Moses—who came to lead the people to freedom.
January 11th
: Text— Matthew 3:1-17
The text tells of Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist. Today we recall not only Jesus’ baptism but our
own baptisms. Baptism is the beginning of a new story—a story of God claiming us as His own, filling
us with the Holy Spirit, and leading us down the path that leads us to our heavenly home.
January 18th
: Text— Matthew 4:1-17
The story continues after the baptism with Jesus being tempted in the wilderness for 40 days and nights.
These temptations seek to answer the question about what kind of Messiah is Jesus going to be. After
the temptations Jesus goes out and proclaims the message of ‘Repent for the kingdom of heaven has
come near.’
January 25th
: Text—Matthew 5:1-20
The text for today is the beginning of Jesus’ ‘Sermon on the Mount.’ In Jesus’ preaching, he challenges
the norms of the day proclaiming that those who mourn, those who are meek, those who are hungry, and
those who are poor are all blessed. Jesus also announces that he did not come to abolish the law or the
prophets, but rather he is the fulfillment of the law and prophets.
Upcoming Worship Below are the lessons and some thoughts about the
upcoming Sundays. Please take some time to look
over the lesson and reflect upon the questions in
preparation of the upcoming weeks in worship.
Mark your calendars…
Valentine’s Dinner
ATTENTION!
GIVING ACCOUNTS
If you would like to have a giving account,
but not receive offering envelopes, please
put a note stating that in the Financial Sec-
retary’s mailbox.
Dartball Schedule
January 5 Borchers at Brownstown 4
January 12 Dudleytown N at Borchers
January 19 Borchers at Redeemer S
January 26 Immanuel 1 at Borchers
SENIOR CARE:
Borchers Breakfast Club (BBC) meets every Thursday from 9:00 to 12:00 for breakfast, activi-ties, and social time. YOU are welcome to join the group just for breakfast, or for the entire morning! Everyone is welcome to this service as well as breakfast following the service in the Fellowship Room. Leftovers from weekly BBC breakfasts are availa-ble to be delivered to anyone who would appreci-ate this effort. If you or someone you know might like an occasional delivery, please let Joe Hoene or Trish Tangman know.
Monday, January 26th
from 6:30 to 9:00
in the adult
Sunday School area
Please be prepared to share general updates on your caregiver relationships at this meeting. Please contact Trish or Pastor Steve if you have questions before the next meeting regarding your individual caring relationships.
FOOD PANTRY
Canned Soups
Please place your donations in the wooden box in the hallway near the kitchen, or in the basket near the main entry doors. Donations are given to food pantries at Provisions, Anchor House, Human Services, and Turn-ing Point.
ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN
Donations collected = $1025.00
These funds will be used to support the organiza-tion’s new facility in Jonesville, IN. Thanks to all who gave money to support this cause.
Orphan Grain Train accepts donations of gently-used clothing, furniture, appliances, bibles and unused Sunday School materials. These dona-tions are directed to local families in crisis as well as victims of disaster in the U.S. and worldwide.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Sunday, February 1
8:00 am to noon in the Preschool Room.
Please sign up for your favorite time at the Wel-come Center. The Red Cross continues to be pleased with the number of units received from do-nors at St. Paul. Thanks for being such caring and responsible folks!
HOT SOUP IN A COLD MONTH
begins on January 8th!
Again this winter, homemade soups will be availa-ble for seniors to take home on Thursday morn-ings in January and February. Openings for soup makers are still available for February. Sharing a tasty pot of soup will warm the hearts and souls of some appreciative seniors! Please sign-up for a specific week, and choose the type of soup you’d like to make, at the Welcome Center. Filled pint jars will be ready for any seniors wish-ing to take home soup at noon on January 8
th.
Please bring your jar back each week so it can be refilled! (If you have a special “soup mug” you pre-fer to use, feel free to bring it on the 8
th.)
BOOK BUZZ will meet at 1:00 PM on
Monday, January 26th
. The book to be discussed is Still Alice by Lisa Genova. The book is about a woman named Al-ice, who experiences early onset Alzheimer’s Dis-ease. Winter is the perfect time to cuddle up with a good book! Why not join the group and share your insights? Please contact Michelle Wood or Trish Tangman with questions or suggestions.
HEALTH & WELLNESS CARE:
January is the time for New Year’s resolutions! The leaders for senior exercises have been lax the last cou-ple months, but exercises will begin anew in January! Join seniors for a simple, low-impact exercise time on Thursday mornings. In
addition to chair exercises led by a fitness instruc-tor on video, the group will occasionally vary its routine by adding exercises suggested by experts to promote balance and stamina. Exercises will start immediately after breakfast and end with plenty of time left to play games before noon. Watch for information in upcoming newsletters re-garding the health and wellness of the St. Paul-Borchers community. Susie Schnitker has stepped forward to take charge of activities for the HEALTH & WELLNESS CARE TEAM. Susie plans to draw from her extensive experiences in the healthcare field, as she implements programs at St. Paul-Borchers in the near future. Thanks, Susie, for your willingness to use your gifts and share your faith!
IT’S TIME FOR
MOVIES
& POPCORN!!!
Friday, January 16th
at 7:00 PM
and again on
Tuesday, January 27th
at 10:00 AM
Our first family friendly movie will be “Heaven is for Real” .This touching movie is based on the #1 New York Times best-selling book by the same name. You’ll be inspired as a young boy recounts details of his visit to Heaven during a near death experience. Invite your friends and neighbors!
We will be experimenting with different days and times for showings in order to decide which work best for the majority of interested people. Thanks to Jamie Baker and Pastor Steve for getting all the details worked out so we can enjoy movies and popcorn in the Fellowship Room. If you or your group might be interested in taking responsi-bility for refreshments during the movies, please talk to Trish about details.
Last month 17 NEW MEMBERS were welcomed at St. Paul!!!
If you weren’t able to visit with St. Paul’s newest members during the recent recep-tion, please make an effort to do so soon. Sharing a little of your time with these folks will make them feel welcome. Two families were received by transfers from other area churches. These new members include Max and Tammy (Kleffman) Shelton, and Josh and Lacey (Schafstall) Lanam and their children Luke, Oliver, and Liza. Two more families joined the congregation by Baptism and Affirmation of Baptism. These include Brad and Alyssa Gorbett and their children Ava, Gunner, and Maci. Also Amy Shaw and her children Eamon and Mairi, and fiancé Scoey Underwood. Carrie Kruse also became an “official” member as she was baptized. Carrie has been a familiar face for many years as she has worshipped regularly with her husband Mike and their children Owen, Aden, and Ella. We praise God for bringing all of these new members into our lives!!!
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
What are prayer shawls?
The purpose of a prayer shawl is to give someone a tangible example of God’s love and care. The shawl is made of soft yarn so the recipient can wrap up in it
and feel God’s arms around him or her. A pray-er shawl is made with prayer. The maker of the shawl prays before, during, and after they work on the shawl. Sometimes we know who we are making the shawl for, and sometimes we don’t, but we pray for the person who receives it just the same. St. Paul Lutheran’s Prayer Shawl Ministry will resume meetings on January 19 at 7:00 p.m. and January 28 at 2:30 p.m. The group meets in the narthex. Everyone is wel-come to come. If you do not know how to knit or crochet and would like to learn you are also welcome.
LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF
BLANKET MAKING
Mondays at 1:00 p.m. and Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m.
from January thru March They make the blankets in the adult Sunday School room. When blankets are ready for knotting they are located by Mission Outreach room. If you have questions contact Wanda Engelau.
SUNDAY SCHOOL DECORATING CONTEST RESULTS:
1st place—Jr. High
2nd place—2nd & 3rd grade 3rd place—4th & 5th grade
Thank you for your votes totaling $240. Money will be used for the Sunday School Mov-ie/Pizza/Game Day and extra funds will be used for Sunday School.
Thank you so much for your support through-out the years. Our partnership has allowed us to reach so many more families in need. Wishing you a blessed holiday and prosper-ous 2015.
Human Services staff and volunteers
Thank you for your donation of $1910. It helps us to continue serving meals to those in need in Seymour.
Lucy Dembek Community Diner Board President
Thank you to all my friends, neighbors and family for helping me move to my new place in Seymour.
Mildred Carter
During a time like this we realize how much our friends and relatives really mean to us.
The family of Dave Hoene May God bless each of you for all you do for me!
Edna Spiehler
Thank you so much for the beautiful prayer shawl and the meal you gave to Bill from the bazaar. Thank you also for flowers, cards, prayers and visits for Bill.
Selma Mellenbruch
January 11 9:15 a.m.
in the high school room
Mandatory meeting for youth and parents going on the Mission Trip this summer.
Any youth planning on going on the
mission trip must attend this meeting!
St. Paul’s Youth and Family Ministries
SUNDAY SCHOOL PIZZA/MOVIE/GAME DAY
The Sunday School children are invited to attend a fun-filled afternoon at the
church on Sunday, January 25 with time to be determined. Check the bulletin
for details. There will be pizza, games, and a movie for the kids. We invite all
kids to attend!
TREATS
TREATS will meet on Wednesday, January 14. The meal will be chicken and noo-
dles soup, potato soup, grilled cheese, fresh veggies, and chocolate cake.
LUTHER LEAGUE
KID’S BELLS
Kid’s Bells will practice on Wednesday January 7, 21, and 28 at 5:30 and 6:00.
Team 1 (5:30 group) will play at both services on Sunday, February 1. Team 2
(6:00 group) will play at both services on Sunday, February 8.
KID’S PRAISE GROUP
Kid’s Praise Group will be practicing on January 7 at 6:30. We will sing on Sun-
day, January 11 at both services.
Luther League will be going to Columbus to play Laser Tag on Sunday, January 11.
We will be leaving the church at 11:30. Each child needs to bring money for lunch
and $6.00 for Laser Tag. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the
church office. Luther League will be taking down Christmas decorations on Satur-
day, January 10 at 9:00am. There will also be a mandatory meeting for youth
and parents going on the Mission Trip this summer on Sunday, January 11 at 9:15
in the high school Sunday school room. Any youth planning on going on the mission
trip must attend this meeting!
JR HIGH YOUTH
Jr. High Youth will be going to Columbus to play Laser Tag on Sunday, January 11.
We will be leaving the church at 11:30. Each child needs to bring money for lunch
and $6.00 for Laser Tag. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the
church office. Jr. High youth and parents will also be having a meeting to plan the
Valentine Dinner (Friday, February 13) and Lenten Meal (March 11) on Sunday, Jan-
uary 25 at 9:15 in Jr High Sunday School room.
TWEENERS
The Tweeners will be going to Columbus to play Laser Tag on Sunday, January 11.
We will be leaving the church at 11:30. Each child needs to bring money for lunch
and $6.00 for Laser Tag. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the
church office.
Carolyn’s Office Hours:
Monday & Wednesday-
Mornings
Email: [email protected]
Home Phone: 497-3338
Cell Phone: 521-0281
Tyler Claycamp (Intern):
Cell Phone 216-7027
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 No Borchers Breakfast Club
2 3
4 8:00 am LBW Worship
9:15 am Sunday School
10:15 am LBW Communion
5 No Preschool
1:00 pm Blanket Making
8:00 pm Dartball at Brownstown
6 7 9:00 am Preschool
9:00 am Blanket Making
5:30 pm Kid’s Bells 1
6:00 pm Kid’s Bells 2
6:30 pm Kid’s Praise
8 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club
7:00 pm WINGS
9 9:00 am Preschool
10 9:00 am LL take down Christmas
decorations
11 Treasurer’s books & Reports Due
Kid’s Praise sings both services
8:00 am WOV Communion
9:15 am Mission Trip meeting
9:15 am Sunday School
10:15 am LBW Worship
11:30 am Tweeners/Jr. High/LL
Laser Tag
12 9:00 am Preschool
1:00 pm Blanket Making
8:00 pm Dartball at Borchers
13 14 9:00 am Preschool
9:00 am Blanket Making
4:00 pm TREATS
15 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club
16 9:00 am Preschool
7:00 pm Movies & Popcorn
17
18 8:00 am LBW Worship
9:15 am Sunday School
10:15 am LBW Communion
11:45 am Confirmation Class
19 No Preschool
9:00 am Blanket Making
7:00 pm Prayer Shawl
8:00 pm Dartball at Redeemer
20 9:00 am Hannah Circle
21 9:00 am Preschool
9:00 am Blanket Making
2:30 pm Prayer Shawl
5:30 pm Kid’s Bells 1
6:00 pm Kid’s Bells 2
22 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club
23 9:00 am Preschool
24
25 8:00 am LBW Communion
9:15 am Jr. High Parent Meeting
9:15 am Sunday School
10:15 am LBW Worship
11:30 am Meal
12:00 pm Congregation Annual Mtg.
4:00-6:00 pm Sunday School Party
26 9:00 am Preschool
9:00 am Blanket Making
1:00 pm Book Buzz
6:30 pm Stephen Ministry
8:00 pm Dartball at Borchers
27 10:00 am Movies & Popcorn
28 9:00 am Preschool
9:15 am Preschool Chapel
9:00 am Blanket Making
2:30 pm Prayer Shawl
5:30 pm Kid’s Bells 1
6:00 pm Kid’s Bells 2
29 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club
30 9:00 am Preschool
11:00 am Preschool Stone Soup
31
January 2015
Pastor Steve and family on vacation until January 5
Carolyn on vacation until January 5
Pastor Steve and family on vacation until
Carolyn on vacation until January 5
St. Paul Lutheran Church
10792 N 210 E
Seymour, IN 47274
RUTH CIRCLE meeting details for January
will be in the bulletin.
WINGS will meet Jan. 8. at 7:00 p.m.
in the fellowship hall. Michelle Wood is the hostess.
HANNAH CIRCLE
will meet at 9:00 am on Tuesday, January 20 in the Fellowship Hall.
Bertha Otte is the Bible Study Leader.
GROUP MEETINGS
DIRECTORY UPDATE
We are updating the small phone directory.
Please check the red binder on the Welcome Center to verify or update
your family’s information.
We are now including cell phone numbers and email addresses,
if you wish to provide them.
You can also send information to the church email:
Please check your info by January 25!
Any questions, contact the church office.