Newsletter, Nov 2013.pdf

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From the Pastors DeskReflections on Thanksgiving

It is difficult to believe that November is right around the corner. This means that Thanksgiving is coming up quickly. I

thought I would use this article to give some reflections about Thanksgiving.

When did Thanksgiving become a holiday that meant stuffing our faces so full that we need to unbutton the top button of ourpants and then sit around to watch parades and football gamesthe whole time thinking that this truly reflects what Thanks-giving is all about?

I do not know the answer to that question, but it seems to me as I reflect upon Thanksgiving that this image totally distorts the

intent behind having a National Day of Thanksgiving. Think back to the first Thanksgiving. American Indians. Pilgrims.

New England. The whole point of this event was that the American Indians of this country brought food and shared with thepilgrims who without this help may or may not have survived throughout the year. Thus, the pilgrims were thankful for thegenerosity of others and how God provided for them in the midst of difficult times.

How does this translate to our situation today? Should Thanksgiving be a time for us to sit back and enjoy how blessed weare? Or should this be a time for us to remember how God has blessed us and use this as a reminder that we need to share withothers who are not as fortunate? What is a better way to spend Thanksgiving: stuffing our faces and watching football or help-ing to serve at a soup kitchen?

The traditional text for the Day of Thanksgiving is the story of the Ten Lepers. Recall that there are ten lepers who encounterJesus and plead to be healed. Jesus heals all of them. Then later, only one of the lepers returns to Jesus to give thanks. Jesusasks, where are the other nine? From this story, it reminds us that we should be like the one leper who returns and gives

thanks for what has occurred.

St. Paul Lutheran Church10792 N Co Rd 210 E, Seymour, IN 47274

Office Phone: (812) 522-7364 & 522-7484Email:[email protected]

Web site:http://www.stpaul-borchers.org 2013


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thanks for what has occurred.

1 James Rotert

1 Travis Quillen1 Claire Tangman2 Max Claycamp3 Merrisa Claycamp3 Isaac Cockerham4 Tracey Schafstall4 Geneva Hoene4 Elias Hendrix5 Michael McGrew5 Sonna Wente5 Sean Searcy6 Michelle Wood6 Becca Herbert6 Audrey Newkirk8 Carol Jones8 John Pierceall

10 Doris Otte11 Judy Burke11 Jeff Otte

12 Pam Huffman

12 Sarah Carr12 Nathan Holland13 Alexus Morris13 Delbert Rust14 James Day15 David Manuel15 Jeff Rotert17 Joshua Wyatt17 Ben Brown17 Anthony Miller18 Victoria Rust18 Ella Engelau19 Donald Claycamp19 Linda Guinn19 Saylor Heater20 Eugene Kruse20 Sandy Wyatt20 Kendall Alstatt20 Madison Engelau

Happy Birthday22 Ed Engelau

22 Tyler Gerometta22 Bill McIntire23 Robert Rust23 Grant Alstatt24 Casey Engelau24 Grace Day25 Luke Day26 Jason Knoke27 Bobby Marley28 Cindy Smith28 John Rotert28 Angela Otte29 Gretchen Lawles29 Kamryn Zimmer29 Tyler Zimmer30 Clayton Wyatt30 Evan Tangman

November VolunteersGreeters

John & Amy Pierceall (10:15)

Communion AssistantsLou Ann Hoevener (8:00) Gene Kruse (10:15)

Altar CareNov. 3-Mandy Otte (8:00) Nov. 3-Linda Seitz (10:15)Nov. 10 Susan Holle Nov. 17-Gretchen Lawles

Nov. 24-Phyllis Cupp

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December VolunteersGreeters

Roger & Delores Douglass (8:00) Leon and Linda Seitz (10:15)

Communion AssistantsMark Rorick (8:00) Leon Seitz (10:15)

Altar CareDec. 1-Ruth Ann Newkirk (8:00) Linda Seitz (10:15)

Dec. 8-Wanda Engelau (8:00) Linda Seitz (10:15)Dec. 15-Luci Angel (8:00) Linda Seitz (10:15)Dec. 22-Shirley Lewis (8:00) Linda Seitz (10:15)

LectorsD 1 J di B (8 00) T i D V (10 15)

CHURCH TRANFERS IN AND OUT

Bill and Phyllis Neidinger transferred to St.Paul on October 14, 2013 from FaithLutheran Church in Columbus.

Jerry and Martha Wunsch transferred theirmembership to Christos Victor LutheranChurch in Florida.

KAYLA JEAN MARIE FRANKEwas baptized on September 15,2013. She is the daughter of

Clayton an Nina (Guinn) Franke.Kayla was born on July 27, 2013. Hersponsors are Gretchen Lawles and LisaBergman.


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Mission SpotlightWorld Hunger

ELCA W ld H d t h d t i th U it d St t d d th ld b dd i t

November 3rd

:TextI Kings 19:1-18

(All Saints Day)As a way to call the Israelites to faithfulness and remain in the covenant that God made with them, God raises up proph-ets who speak for God. One such prophet is Elijah. After Elijah kills 450 prophets of Baal, he flees for his life because

he is afraid. As he flees, the Lord speaks to Elijah in the still silence.

November 10th:TextAmos 1:1-2; 5:14-15, 21-24

We continue focusing upon the prophets. As the people of God are settled into the two kingdoms (North and South),

they become more lax in their living out the covenant of God. Amos is a prophet whom God raised up not out of Jerusa-

lem or from the order of priests, but from the fields. Amos clearly announces Gods concern for justice. The peoplesacts (festivals and sacrifices) have little meaning if people do not seek to live out justice and righteousness.

November 17th

:TextIsaiah 9:1-7

Isaiah, one of the most significant prophets, announces the coming of a righteous king. Isaiah proclaims the coming of

the promised one of God who will change everything. This is to remind people of Gods promise to David that someonefrom Davids household would rule over Israel forever. The message also inspires hope among all the people as manywere questioning where God was at.

November 24th

:TextJeremiah 29:1, 4-14

Jeremiah is a prophet during the time of the exile. The exile is the time when the Southern Kingdom is conquered and most

of the people are taken away and relocated to Babylon. Jeremiah tells the people that God is still in charge for God is theone who is using Babylon to punish Israel through this exile. However, God will remain faithful and He will fulfill His

promises and lead the people back from exile to the Promised Land. Until that time, the people are to build houses, plant

gardens, and marry have children.

Upcoming WorshipBelow are the lessons and some thoughts about the upcoming Sun-days. Please take some time to look over the lesson and reflect upon

the questions in preparation of the upcoming weeks in worship.


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St. Paul Borchers Care TeamSt. Paul Borchers Care TeamSt. Paul Borchers Care Team

MISSION CARE/ COMMUNITY CARE:

SeymoursCommunity Dinermeal for October was sponsored by St. Paul-Borchers!! Thanks to headcooks Joe and Kay Hoene for their leadership, and thanks to volunteers who responded so willingly to thisneed in our community! Well done!

Red Cross Blood Drive will take place Sunday, November 3rd, from 8:00 until noon, in the Borchers Pre-school room. Please sign up at the Welcome Center for your time to donate. You will feel good about givinglife! Thanks to those who donate blood, and thanks to those who take responsibility for organizing the drivesand rearranging the preschool area.

The food pantry item being collected in November canned vegetables. Please place your donations in thewooden box in the hallway near the kitchen, or in the basket near the main entry doors. Donations are givento food pantries in Seymour at Provisions, Anchor House, and Human Services.

Pleaserememberanyone donating items to Goodwill may ask to have vouchers given to the AnchorHouse. Your vouchers will allow needy Anchor House residents to shop for necessities at Goodwill free ofcharge! Ask Trish for more details.

SENIOR CARE:YES! Cinema FREE movie for Seniors 55 & old-er on Tuesday, November 5th. A carpool will leavethe church parking lot at 12:15 and return be-tween 4:00 and 5:00. Please sign up at the Wel-come Center so transportation can be arranged.The movie title will be available a few days prior tothe event at www.mojo1029.com. Questions?

Please contact Trish Tangman.Borchers Breakfast Club (BBC) meets everyThursday from 9:00 to 12:00 for breakfast andsocial time YOU are welcome to join the group

FRIENDLY CARE:WANTED: The Care Team is still collecting gentlyused or new containers for use in assembling carepackages for individuals experiencing illness, surgery,injury, or grieving a loss, etc. Ideal containers includebaskets, bowls, boxes, and bags. (examples: lunchbag size decorative paper bags, quart or gallon sizedecorative baskets, unused flowerpots, medium size

gift bags, decorative pails) Please drop off items in themain office or the Care Team office. Thanks for itemsalready donated!
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TURNING POINT'S domestic violence shelter isin need of multiple household, hygiene, personalcare, and food items. A few of the immediateneeds are:

Meat Canned Soup tomato juice Juice Deodorant Shampoo/Conditioner Underwear & socks (adult and child)Hair brushes

The shelter can also use gift cards or monetarydonations to purchase necessities. Contact CarrieKruse at 498-1026, if you would like to donateitems or monetary donations.

CELEBRATION FOR PASTOR ED BOONEFirst Lutheran Church Council has made arrange-ments to celebrate the anniversary of Pastor EdBoones fiftieth year of ordination Sunday, No-vember 17, 2013. Bishop Gafkjen will conduct theworship services. They would like to receivecards and letter from our congregation as a trib-

ute to Pastor Boone by November 9th in order topresent them to him. Please send to First Luther-an Church 3600 25th St. Columbus, IN 47203,

Attn: Ann Haas.

THANK YOU to everyone that attended the FallWELCA meeting and to WINGS for hosting themeeting.

New WELCA Officers elected for 2014:

Lou Ann Hoevener-PresidentErin Engelau-TreasurerJamie Baker-Secretary of Education

BORCHERS CHAPEL DEVOTIONAL SERVICEwill held on November 7th at 8:30 am in the Chapel.Everyone is invited to attend.

CONFIRMATION CLASS will meet on Sunday, No-vember 17th at 11:45 am. Pick-up time will be at1:45 pm, instead of usually time of 2:30 pm.

THE LUTHERAN HOME SERVICE is on November17th at 2:00 pm. The Lutheran Home is asking forvolunteers from our congregation to move tablesand help residents down to the service on that day.

DARTBALL will begin on November 18th at 8:00pm. Please contact Merrell Otte if you are interestedin playing.

THANKS OFFERING BARNS will be collected dur-ing the services on November 24th.

LIBRARY-Now is the time for a good book! Check

out the church libraryalso a the back, on the rightside are how-to books on scrapbooking and needle-work, plus magazines to share. While in the librarycheck-up the popular movies that are on DVD. THE HARVEST FESTIVAL SUPPER & BAZAAR

at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Dudleytown will be


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St. Pauls Youth and Family MinistriesTREATS

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

TREATS will meet on Wednesday, November 13 at 4:00 pm at the church.We will be putting items together to give out during Christmas Caroling

on December 4 at 6:30 pm. The meal will be served at 6:00 pm. The menu

is Turkey Manhattan, green beans, peaches, Death by Chocolate.

Shoebox gifts are due on November 3.and may be placed on

the table in the Narthex. A free will donation breakfast will

be served between services on that day. The proceeds from

the breakfast will go toward the cost of shipping the Shoebox gifts.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Sunday School is full swing. I cant believe its already that

time of year again to be planning for the Childrens Christ-

mas Service. Parts for this service will be handed out on

Sunday, November 24 during Sunday School. Please let your

childs teacher know if your child wants to participate in the program.

This years program will include kids ages 3-grade 8. It is very important

that your child attend Sunday School to help with the practice. There

will be two Saturday practices. These will be on Saturday, December 14

and December 21 from 9-11. The service will be on December 24 at

7:00.

PRAISE TEAM (previously known as Adult Praise Group)

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THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE

We will have a service of Thanksgiving onWednesday, November 27st, at 7:00 p.m.We thank God for good harvests and pros-

perity. It is a good time to share with theless fortunate by bringing canned goods forthe food pantry.

Y& F Ministries Page ContinuedLUTHER LEAGUE

Luther League will be setting up the Angel Tree during Sunday School on Sunday, November 24.

Also we will be decorating the church for Christmas on Saturday, November 30 at 9:00 am. We

need as many people as possible. Parents are also welcome to help with this event.

JR. HIGH YOUTH

Jr. High Youth will be serving the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Breakfast on Sunday,

November 3 at 9:15. All Jr High youth are asked to bring a sweet item for the breakfast. There

is also a signup sheet on the table in the narthex.

TWEENERS

Tweeners will have a MOVIE NIGHT at the church on November 10. The time TBA later, please

watch the Welcome bulletin.

Tweeners are selling Tupperware. Please see a 3rd5th grader or pick-up an order form from the

Welcome Center, if you would like to place an order. Please return all order forms to TylerClaycamps mailbox (in the office) by November 3.

Bible StudyThe Story

The Bible study based upon The Story re-sources is about complete. The Story is an

abridged chronological Bible that has wo-ven together sections of the Bible to con-nect the storyline of the Bible so that itreads like a seamless story The Sunday


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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

19:00 am Pre-school

4:00 pm Harvest Home

Supper and Bazaar

28:30 am Stephen Minister

Training until 11 am

3 SHOE BOXES DUE

8:00 am Blood Drive

8:00 am WOV Communion

9:15 Sunday School

9:15 am Shoe Box Breakfast

10:15 am WOV Communion

7:00 pm The Story Study

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9:00 am Pre-school

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10:30 am The Story Study

12:15 pm Free Senior Movie

6:00 pm Zumba Fitness Class

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9:00 am Pre-school

5:30 pm Kids Bells Team 1

practice

6:00 pm Kids Bells Team 2

practice

6:30 pm Kids Praise Group

practice

6:30 pmAdult Bells Practice

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8:30 am Borchers Chapel

Devotional Service

9:00 am Borchers Breakfast

Club

7:00 pm WINGS meeting in

Fellowship Hall

7:00 pm Ruth Circle meeting

at Ruth Ann Newkirks home

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9:00 am Pre-school

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Training

9:00 am Lutheranism Class

until 12 pm

10 Kids Praise Groupand Kids Bells Team 2 atservices8:00 am WOV Communion9:15 am Sunday School10:15 am LBW WorshipTBA-Tweeners Movie Night atthe church

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9:00 am Pre-school

7:00 pm Church Council

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9:00 am Pre-school

4:00 pm TREATS

6:00 pm TREATS Meal

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Club

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9:00 am Pre-school

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Training 11 am

17 Newsletter Deadline8:00 am LBW Worship9:15 am Sunday School\9:15 am Praise Team practice10:15 am LBW Communion11:45 am Confirmation Class2:00 pm Lutheran HomeService

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9:00 am Pre-school

8:00 pm Dartball

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9:00 am Hannah Circle in the

Fellowship Hall10:30 am The Story Study


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9:00 am Pre-school

6:30 pmAdult Bells Practice7:00 pm Pre-school s Dads

Nite

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Club

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9:00 am Pre-school

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Training 11 am

24 Barn Offering Boxes willCollected at services8:00 am LBW Communion9:15 am Sunday SchoolChristmas Program parts willbe handed out.9:15 am Luther Leaguesetting up Angel Tree

9:15 am Praise Team practice10:15 am LBW Worship

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9:00 am Pre-school

1:00 pm Book Buzz Meeting

6:30 pm Stephen Minister

Group Meeting

8:00 pm Dartball

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No Pre-school

1:30 pm Clothing Center

7:00 pm Thanksgiving Eve

Service

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No Pre-school

308:30 am Stephen MinisterTraining 11 am9:00 am Luther Leaguedecorating the church

2013The Lord will indeed give what is good and our landwill yield its harvest. Psalm 85:12

Pastor Steve on vacation November 27th

December 2nd

Documents

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