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ST. PAUL’S UCC NEWSLETTER
JUNE 2018
103 South Second Street
Marthasville, MO 63357
(636) 433-2482
www.stpaulsuccmo.org
A Loving Church, Making a Difference in the World
Letter from the Pastor
I know we’re a couple weeks late on this topic, but I want to cover Pentecost. Pentecost, as we all know,
is when the Holy Spirit comes down and goes into the apostles. They are sitting in a room and are consumed by
the Spirit. We’re told they go out into a festival and are able to preach the gospel to everyone and to speak to
everyone in their native tongue. Some people are moved, but others think they’re drunk.
This day is the celebration of the Holy Spirit coming into the world for all people. It is a day that seems
kind of strange but is incredibly important in the life of the church. This is the fulfillment of God with us. It’s
always amazing in this story to me that there are people from all over that are gathered at this festival with the
apostles. These people are from all over the ancient world. Yet, they hear the message preached in their own
native tongue.
This is something that is really incredible. I think that’s what the Holy Spirit can do for us as well. These
people heard the message of God in a way that would have comforted them, as well as in a way that they would
have best understood it. This, in and of itself, is quite the miracle, and I think it really speaks to meeting people
where they are. How amazing would that have been present there? In an unfamiliar city, not knowing many
people, and then to suddenly hear the gospel message being preached in your native tongue—I imagine those
who heard it were very grateful for this gift.
That’s the great thing about God. We get exactly what we need from God, exactly when we need it.
That’s part of the beauty of Pentecost for me. Not only does God give us what we need, but also that God sent a
tangible reminder into the world for us that we aren’t alone. God gave us the Holy Spirit to be with us always—
to guide us and walk beside us. Just like the people at Pentecost so long ago, we have this spiritual guide that is
the spirit of God upon us.
Pentecost is literally God with us through the Holy Spirit. This is the joy of Pentecost—that God gives
and continues to give to us through the Holy Spirit. We simply cannot ask for a much better gift than that.
See you in the pews,
Pastor Jeff
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June Extra Step – Camp Fund (Shannondale)
This camp (located in Shannon County) provides and insures a safe and enjoyable stay for all
campers in their ministry. All monies donated this month will go toward supporting these camps.
CONTENTS Adult Choir .......................................................... 5 Nursery ............................................................... 3 Adult Social Connection .................................... 10 Prayer List ........................................................ 12 Altar Flowers .................................................... 3,4 Puzzles ........................................................ 11,12 Births ................................................................... 6 Quilters ............................................................... 3 Birthdays, Anniversaries ...................................... 6 Services of Worship ............................................ 5 Calendar of Events ........................................... 13 Staff/Council Members ....................................... 2 Car Show ......................................................... 10 Steak Dinner ....................................................... 7 Church Membership ........................................... 4 Sunday Morning Fellowship ................................ 3 Emmaus Homes 150-year History .................... 10 Thank You ........................................................4,6 Evangelism ...................................................... 10 Trivia ................................................................ 11 Extra Step .......................................................... 2 VBS ............................................................... 7,8,9 Helping Hands Ministry ...................................... 3 Women’s Guild ................................................... 3 Homebound Church Members ......................... 12 Worship Leaders ................................................ 5 Letter From The Pastor ...................................... 1 Youth Fellowship ................................................ 5 Meals on Wheels .............................................. 12
St. Paul’s UCC Staff Pastor Jeff Mueller ................................................................................................................................................ Pastor Susan Miesner ([email protected]) .................................................................................................. Secretary Sally Rohe .......................................................................................................................................................... Organist Sally & Tony Rohe ....................................................................................................................................... Custodians Debbie Garbs ........................................................................................................................ Volunteer Choir Director ........................................................................................................................... Volunteer Youth Fellowship Director Amy Lange, Cathie Schoppenhorst, John Ekstrom, Brenda Daniels, Isaiah DeVore ............................................................................ Volunteer Projection Technicians Robbin DeVore .............................................................................................................. Volunteer Newsletter Editor
Church Council Wade Swartz .................................................................................................................................................... President Nick Lange ................................................................................. Vice President/Buildings & Grounds Committee Kay Buhr ........................................................................................................................................ Recording Secretary Gene Ahmann ......................................................................................... Financial Secretary/Historical Committee Sandy Rohe ...................................................................................................................................................... Treasurer Don Buescher ............................................................................................................................... Missions Committee Patty Thornton ..........................................................................................................Christian Education Committee Brenda Daniels ............................................................................................................. Membership Care Committee Bob Barron .................................................................................................................... Pastoral Relations Committee
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The Missions Committee
is looking for someone to
lead this ministry.
Contact Don Buescher with
questions or inquiries.
THE WOMEN’S GUILD
We will be traveling to Quarry Winery Gardens in New Melle, MO
for our monthly meeting.
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Meet at St. Paul’s UCC at 11:00am to carpool. Contact Karen Dohrer with questions or inquiries.
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Nursery Attendant
Sunday Morning Fellowship
We need volunteers to
assist with coffee, lemonade, and donuts.
The sign-up sheet is in the lobby.
Thanks for your participation.
Quilters
meet on
Mondays. You don’t have to be a member of
St. Paul’s UCC to stitch with us.
So, invite your quilting friends to join us!
ALL ARE WELCOME! Contact Audrey Meyer at 433-2210 with inquiries.
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
The Women’s Guild will host a luncheon for the women of St. Paul’s and for those from other churches in
the area. The meal will begin at 12N and will be followed by a program given by Barb Harmon about the
local food pantry. Guild members are reminded to bring a large salad, vegetable or fruit dish.
Please note the date is a week later than usual due to the 4th of July holiday.
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Altar Flowers--We are looking for someone to pick up our altar flowers from Four
Seasons Florist each week on Friday or Saturday and deliver them to church. If interested, please
contact a council member. We thank Marigene Kersten for volunteering to do this for many months.
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Altar flowers:
May 6: in honor of Alexandra Ogle Harm’s birthday, by Mom & Dad. **Extra arrangement in memory of Agnes Ridder, by Debbie Garbs and family.
**Extra arrangement in honor of Kamryn Elder’s May 3rd birthday, by Melissa Elder and Chuck & Mona Anderson.
May 13: in memory of Dorris (Dotty) Dothage, who passed away 8 years ago on May 14th, by Bob & Karla Aholt.
May 20: Happy 69th birthday to Chuck Anderson, from Mona Anderson. May 27: Happy 72nd birthday to Tony Rohe, from Sally Rohe.
NOTE: Consider sponsoring the altar flowers in honor or in memory of a loved one, a special date,
or just because…Sign-up sheets for altar flowers are in the lobby. The flowers are yours to take with you after the service of worship.
CHURCH MEMBERSHIP
**Anyone who is interested in joining St. Paul’s UCC should contact Pastor Jeff
or the church office.**
Thank you to Maurice and Mary Mittler for their dedication in
preparing the communion trays in the past. We also thank Marge
Jones for baking the bread used during communion. Your
dedication is much appreciated.
Thank you for all the wonderful cards, prayers, and telephone calls wishing me a speedy recovery during my hospitalization and rehabilitation in April and May. I appreciate your kind words,
thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Ednalee Kunze
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Services of Worship
9:30am
Pastor Jeff Mueller, Resident Pastor
June 3rd 10th 17th 24th
Ushers
Wade Swartz (lead) Karen Dohrer Phyllis Sontag Jim Buescher Cindy Buescher
Gene Ahmann (lead) Ken Painter Maurice Mittler Cathie Schoppenhorst Ann Jenkins
Gene Ahmann (lead) Russell Kersten Marigene Kersten John Presser Nancy Presser
Brenda Daniels (lead) Tony Rohe Curt Rohe Robbin DeVore Diane Freese
Acolytes Wes Thierbach Dianica Schuster Kennady Mayer Isaiah DeVore
Readers Marge Jones Cathie Schoppenhorst Curt Rohe Jacob DeVore
Greeters Cindy Buescher Marge Jones
Ken Painter Lulu Hasenjaeger
Russell Kersten John & Nancy Presser
Tony Rohe Curt Rohe
Nursery NEED VOLUNTEER Pat Shacklette Stacie Chapman Brenda Roloff
Fellowship Kay Buhr & Walean B. Walean Bunge Karen D. & Phyllis S. NEED VOLUNTEER
Worship
Attendance:
5-6-2018----98
5-13-2018----108
5-20-2018----75
5-27-2018----78
St. Paul’s UCC is looking for a Youth Fellowship Director, or a number of individuals who would fill this position in a tag-team manner. If you
are interested, please contact a council member.
The Adult Choir
Contact Debbie Garbs or Sally Rohe with
questions or inquiries.
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JUNE WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES OF BAPTISM
1st: Tony Rohe 2nd: Eli & Julia McDonald none this month Brenda Daniels 7th: Justin & Christina Schacklette 2nd: Cathie Schoppenhorst 8th: Darrell & Linda Hasenjaeger Jamie Borgmann Don & Barbara Buescher 3rd: Karla Aholt 10th: Herb & Elise Homeyer 4th: Candace Warner 12th: Jim & Terri Ogle 5th: Robert Schoppenhorst Tim & Nancy Harster 6th: Ken Painter Nick & Kendall Lange 8th: Janet Howard 13th: Randy & Chris Wilson Kersten Mayer 16th: Michael & Erin Freese 9th: Joel Shaffer 17th: Ken & Virginia Painter-1961 Ella Ruether 18th: Don & Karen Sida-1960 12th: Glenda Eichmeyer Brandon Roloff 13th: Avery Eichmeyer 14th: Julia McDonald Lynette Woolley 15th: Jenny Rodgers 19th: Nicole Blackwell 20th: Brian Juntti 21st: Kay Buhr Josie Buhr 23rd: Cheyenne Murrell 25th: John Buhr 26th: Carrie Deeker 27th: Justin Shackette David Howard 28th: Pat Shacklette 29th: Eldon Green Robert Aholt Audrey Meyer Jacob DeVore 30th: Diane (Ron) Freese 31st: Sidney Shacklette
those who helped
with the
highway clean up:
Kay Buhr, Don Buescher, Russell Kersten, Sally rohe, tony rohe, and Sandy rohe
Aurora Faith Sherman Born 5-9-18
Daughter of
Steven & Kristen Sherman Great Granddaughter of
Walean Bunge
CONGRATULATIONS!
Many thanks to Sally, Tony,
and Sandy Rohe
for weeding and mulching
the church’s flower beds.
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SAVE THESE DATES!!!
Annual Steak Dinner
JUNE 9, 2018 $25 per person
• Doors open at 5pm
• Entrees (Steak/Chicken) Served at 5:30pm
Make reservations by June 2nd
• “Die Laughing” Theatrical Entertainment—
“No Gun Smoking” at 7pm
• Silent Auction
• Homemade Desserts
Contact Patty Thornton (314-952-2069) or Kay Buhr (636-221-1922) to make
reservations or to donate Silent Auction items.
The steak dinner committee wishes to thank you in advance for your support. Proceeds will benefit the Parsonage Renovation Fund,
pending on Congregational Vote.
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--Vacation Bible School--
Mon.-fri., JUNE 11-15, 2018 9am-12N
Theme: “shipwrecked— Rescued by jesus”
Cost: $7 per child
Registration forms are posted on the church website and in the lobby.
A list of needed items is posted in the lobby.
Monetary donations are welcome to offset cost.
Contact Jodi Lange or Dana Lange with questions or inquiries.
Ladies and
Gentlemen…
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PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION FORM For children 3 years old through those who have completed 5th grade.
St. Paul’s UCC VBS 103 S. Second Street
Marthasville, MO
636-433-2482
June 11-15, 2018 9am-12pm Cost: $7 per child
Parent/Guardian Name:______________________________________________
Address:_____________________City:______________________Zip:________
Home Phone:_____________________Cell Phone:________________________
Method of Transportation: Walker Pick-up
Responsible Party:_________________________Phone:____________________ (If other than above)
Child Name Child Name Child Name
Date of Birth Date of Birth Date of Birth
Entering Grade Entering Grade Entering Grade
Allergies/Medical
Conditions
Allergies/Medical
Conditions
Allergies/Medical
Conditions
Paid by:________________________________ Cash Check # _______
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VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION FORM For those who have completed 6th grade to adult.
St. Paul’s UCC VBS 103 S. Second Street
Marthasville, MO
636-433-2482
June 11-15, 2018 9am-12pm T-Shirt Fee: $10
Name:__________________________________________Age:________ (If under 18)
Address:____________________________________________________
City:___________________________________________Zip:_________
Home Phone:________________________________________________
Cell Phone:_________________________________________________
Email Address:______________________________________________
Emergency Contact:__________________________________________
Emergency Contact Phone:____________________________________
Team Assignment:___________________________________________
T-Shirt Size:________________
Paid by: ________________________ Cash Check # ______
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Adult Social Connection will break for the summer and resume again in September.
Attendance at the Concerts in the Park is encouraged
on the 4th Fridays throughout the summer months.
june 22nd—Shotgun creek July 27th—Schmitts and grins
August 24th—garden party band
September 23rd—Texas giants
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HOMETOWN
CLASSIC CAR SHOW
SEPTEMER 22ND
A committee has been formed and plans are being made for this event in Marthasville, MO. If you have any interest in entering an automobile or helping with this event, see Pastor Jeff.
Everyone is encouraged to attend the concert in the park
at the downtown pavilion, on
Friday, June 22nd at 7pm St. Paul’s UCC will have a food stand
at this community event. Contact Wade Swartz if you are interested in assisting in the stand.
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EMMAUS HOMES 125-YEAR HISTORY Monday, June 25th—7pm
The Boone-Duden Historical Society invites everyone to St. Paul’s UCC to hear Cathie
Schoppenhorst’s presentation. Cathie has been working as the Archivist for the Emmaus Homes
Heritage Project, and has collected, assessed, organized, and preserved records and archives
determined to have long-term value. Her presentation will include historical photos from the
first 50 years of the Emmaus Homes.
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A Few Quotes About Dads… “Any man can be a father, but it takes “A truly rich man is one whose children someone special to be a dad.” run into his arms when his hands are —Anne Geddes empty.”—Unknown
“Small boys become big men through the influence of big men who care about small boys.” —Anonymous
“A man’s worth is measured by how “Never be ashamed of the he parents his children—what he gives appearance of your hands; them, what he keeps away from them,
it is evidence of hard work.” the lessons he teaches, and the lessons —Cornelius Berg he allows them to learn on their own.” —Lisa Rogers
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE
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ACROSS 6. The Lord is my ____________ 8. I will ______ no evil for Thou art with me 10. Yeah, though I walk through the valley of the ___________ of death 13. You ________ my head with oil 14. Thy rod and Thy staff, they _________ me
DOWN 1. Surely ________ and mercy will follow me all the days of my life 2. And I will dwell in the house of the Lord ___________ 3. He makes me lie down in green _________ 4. My ______ overflows 5. He guides me in paths of ___________ for His name’s sake 7. Thou prepares a table before me in the presence of my _____________ 9. He leads me beside still ___________ 11. I shall not _______ 12. He restores my ________
(Answers on pg. 12)
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!!
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PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER Family of Cody Hassler (35)—who passed away 5/27/18; family of Layton Rehmeier—who passed away; family of Bill Verdine—who passed away; family of Tim Sawyer (friend of Cathie Schoppenhorst)—who passed away; family of Rev. Dale Krampe—who passed away 5/6/18; family of Bev Guenther—who passed away 5/2/18; D’Arline Driemeyer—hospitalized; Paul Reeves—serious health issues; Kenny Lussier (Pastor Jeff’s uncle)—hospitalized; Caden Leesmann (13 yrs. old)—osteosarcoma; Ednalee Kunze—home recovering from bypass surgery in her leg; Nova Lyn Hamilton (Marge Jone’s great granddaughter)—born premature 4/12/18, hospitalized; George Tinta (grandson-in-law of the Shacklettes)—serious health issues; Eleanora Marie and Layton Ray Toelke 4/11/18 (twins of Danica and Alex Teolke, grandchildren of Debbie Garbs)—still hospitalized; Tom Glosemeyer (of Marthasville)—serious health issues; Craig Koon (friend of John Ekstrom)—massive stroke; Paul Schlotzhauer (friend of the Stegners)—dementia; Mark Jones—health issues; one-year-old grandson of Joyce Marek (friend of Debbie Garbs)—brain tumor; Betty Tameler (Brenda Roloff’s mother)—health issues; Leonard Lutz—health issues; Eldon & Sue Green—health issues; Angela Gray—health issues.
Those Battling Cancer: Gina (Abby Voss’s friend);Terry Borgerding, Denise Hooker, Kristi Warneke, Paige Babbs, Dana Corver, Connie Burkhardt, Ralph Roloff, Ingrid Carney, Michelle Mueller, James Weatherly, Eric Moritz, Donnie Kopmann, Jim Grafrath, Ron Palitzsch, Leonard Lutz, Dale Krampe, Tim Palitzsch.
Those serving in the Military: Luke Bronstrup, Colton Harrison, Devon Martin, Caleb & Sarah Murphy, & others seeking to faithfully serve God & Country!
Please remember those who are not always able to worship with us at St.
Paul’s UCC. Remember them in prayer, with a visit, card, or a phone call:
Angie Gray Sue Green Helene Krampe New Haven Care Center The Arbors at Victorian Manor Grandview Health Care Center Please send all correspondence to: Please send all correspondence to: 201 Grand Avenue, Room 315 c/o John Gray 105 Rottman Drive Washington, MO 63090 44 Whispering Oaks Dr. Marthasville, MO 63357 Washington, MO 63090
—Meals on Wheels— If anyone needs or knows of anyone who needs home-delivered meals from the Warren County Senior Center, please contact the center at 636-456-3379. Volunteers are also needed to deliver meals. _________________________________________________________________________________
(Answers to Crossword Puzzle on pg. 11):
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Angie Gray, who is in New Haven
Care Center following leg surgery,
would like to attend church with us
if anyone is available to provide
transportation. She is looking to
move to a facility in Washington;
information regarding her move
will be relayed as it becomes
available. See Pastor Jeff with
questions or inquiries.
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St. Paul’s UCC Church Calendar—June 2018
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
3 Bring A Meal Sunday 9:30am Worship w/ Holy Communion 10:30am AM Fellowship
4 10-4:30pm Quilters Church Council 7pm
5
6 Women’s Guild
Meeting @ Quarry Winery
Gardens Meet at 11am
7 8 1pm
Steak Dinner Set-up
9 5pm
Steak Dinner
10 9:30am Worship w/ Holy Communion 10:30am AM Fellowship
11 No Quilting Today
VBS 9am-Noon
12
VBS 9am-Noon
7pm-8pm Food Pantry @CBC
13
VBS 9am-Noon
14
VBS 9am-12n
15
16
11am-12N Food Pantry @ CBC
17 HAPPY FATHERS DAY!!
9:30am Worship w/ Holy Communion 10:30am AM Fellowship
18 10-4:30pm Quilters
19 20 21 22 7pm Concert in the Park St. Paul’s food stand
23
24 9:30am Worship w/ Holy Communion 10:30am AM Fellowship
25 10-4:30pm Quilters
7pm—Emmaus Homes 150-year History
26 27 28 29 30
“Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’ ” (Matthew 19:14 NIV)
VBS 9am-12:30pm
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