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S t . P a u l L u t h e r a n C h u r c h o f B u l v e r d e
29797 US Hwy 281 N, Bulverde, TX 78163
Phone (830) 980-2813 — Fax (830) 980-9756
Sunday Schedule
Worship Services 8:30AM & 10:45AM
Holy Communion Every Sunday at both services
Adult Christian Education 9:40AM
Sunday School 9:40AM
St Paul Lutheran Staff
Ministers All People of St. Paul
Senior Pastor Lee R. Harder
Youth Minister Andrew Cave
Children’s Minister Meredith Ehler
Office Manager/Bookkeeper Sherry Schneider
Christian Day School Director Sandy Kantorak
Music/Media Director Paul Angulo
Facilities Manager Ron Norman
2015 Council Members
President/Worship Liaison Randy Fischer
Vice President and Shauna Weaver
Staff and Special Tasks Liaison
Treasurer Brian Meuth
Secretary and Ministry Team Liaison Libye Nuernberg
Fellowship Team Liaison Tibby Armke
Education Liaison Sandy Chapman
Cemetery and Memorial Liaison H.L. Saur
Property & Grounds Liaison Don Bragg
Evangelism Team Liaison Shawn Sande
September Newsletter
www.lcmc.net
www.redroofchurch.org
Oink! Moo! Cock-a-doodle-do!
A new baby girl is almost due!
Please join us for a baby shower
honoring
Meredith and Ben Ehler
Sunday, September 27, 2015
12:00pm in the CFC
Everyone is asked to bring a loaf of sandwiches or
a salad to share. Dessert and Drinks will be
provided. For gift ideas, Meredith and Ben are
registered at Target. Help us to celebrate with this
wonderful couple as they wait for the arrival of
their precious baby girl!
POWERFUL PRAYER
As you might suspect, I’ve still spent a lot of overtime praying since Karen is not yet herself. She’s better, but
far from totally. So, I pray. As God has made it very clear to me, the power of prayer should not be
underestimated. He proved that very pointedly. James 5:16-18 declares, "…The prayer of a righteous man is
powerful and effective. Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not
rain on the land for three and a half years. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced
its crops." God most definitely listens to prayers, answers prayers, and moves in response to prayers.
Jesus taught, "…I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain,
'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you" (Matthew 17:20).
2 Corinthians 10:4-5 tells us, "The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary,
they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself
up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." The Bible
urges us, "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be
alert and always keep on praying for all the saints" (Ephesians 6:18).
It is also important for us to realize that the power of prayer is not the result of the person praying. Rather, the
power resides in the God who is being prayed to. 1 John 5:14-15 tells us, "This is the confidence we have in
approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears
us - whatever we ask - we know that we have what we asked of Him." No matter the person praying,
the passion behind the prayer, or the purpose of the prayer - God answers prayers that are in agreement with
His will. His answers are not always yes, but are always in our best interest. When our desires line up with His
will, we will come to understand that in time. When we pray passionately and purposefully, according to
God's will, God responds powerfully!
There is no "magic formula" for powerful prayer. Our prayers being answered is not based on the eloquence of
our prayers. We don't have to use certain words or phrases to get God to answer our prayers. In fact, Jesus
rebukes those who pray using repetitions, "And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they
think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you
need before you ask him" (Matthew 6:7-8). Prayer is communicating with God. All you have to do is ask
God for His help. Psalm 107:28-30 reminds us, "Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and he brought
them out of their distress. He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed. They were glad
when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven." There is power in prayer!
The Word of God is full of accounts describing the power of prayer in various situations. The power of prayer has
overcome enemies (Psalm 6:9-10), conquered death (2 Kings 4:3-36), brought healing (James 5:14-15), and
defeated demons (Mark 9:29). God, through prayer, opens eyes, changes hearts, heals wounds, and grants wisdom
(James 1:5). The power of prayer should never be underestimated because it draws on the glory and might of the
infinitely powerful God of the universe!
Yours in Christ,
Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ’s 15th Annual Gathering is all about celebrating the very
thing that makes us who we are: our DNA. This fall, join LCMC pastors, leaders and church members from all over the world for four fun-filled days of worship, inspiration, learning, fellowship and opportunities for
networking.
Whether you’re new to LCMC, just checking us out for the first time, or a long-time member looking to
make new friends and reunite with old ones, our 15th Annual Gathering is the place to be! The event takes
place October 4-7, 2015 at:
Embassy Suites Dallas - Frisco Hotel, Convention Center & Spa 7600 John Q. Hammons Drive
Frisco, TX 75034
Phone: 1 (972) 712-7200
You will soon notice, if you have not already, that our facilities are looking a lot cleaner. This is because St. Paul has hired City Wide to provide cleaning services in both our buildings. They will be working during the night so they are not disrupting the many activities that occur on a daily basis. Please contact any council member is you see an area that is not receiving the appropriate attention.
Introducing ... uhhh ... ummm ... well ... me, I guess.
Well this is awkward! (Just go for it already!) Ahem... My name is Bryce Formwalt and I have recently begun a new position with LCMC Texas District as the first Director of Mission Growth. (Now that wasn't so bad now was it?! But what's a Director of Mission Growth?) Well, you might be wondering what a Director Mission Growth is, and if so, you're not alone! We are all trying to learn about this as we go. (Way to instill confidence, buddy! Got anything better than that?)
As I understand it, the position is best summed up in the image of a "mission coach" for the Texas District, meaning that I am here to support, encourage, and lead mission efforts among our Texas District congregations. Specifically, I will be working with those congregations who are seeking revitalization and renewal. I am available as a resource to help coach pastors and leaders through this challenging process. I will also be working with the Mission Team and church planters to establish new congregations across Texas. And I will also be an ambassador for the mission efforts of the entire Texas District as I seek to raise support for and participation in this shared ministry. (There, now that's more like it!)
So I look forward to meeting you and working with you, hearing the stories of God's work in and through your congregation and sharing with you the joy of other stories so that you may be encouraged in your work, too. It is my goal to visit and preach in every one of our congregations in the Texas District over the next two years, so please give me a call and schedule a time to have me come and visit. (Now you're sounding desperate!)
In all seriousness, the District Council and Mission Team believe that our mission work is important enough to invest my full-time efforts in, so I am here and available to help serve the mission of Christ however I can. Feel free to contact me and I look forward to working with you. My email is [email protected] and my phone number is 512-942-7776. And you can follow along with happenings across the District by liking us at facebook.com/lcmctexas.
(You idiot... you didn't tell them anything about who you are! What were you thinking?) Oh and I should probably share with you that I was born and raised in Waverly, Iowa, am a graduate of Wartburg College and Gettysburg Seminary, have been an ordained pastor for 13 years, married to wife Lisa for over 17 years, and father of sons Cole and Simeon, ages 12 and 11. After serving churches in Ohio, Illinois, and North Dakota, we now are living in Georgetown and are getting used to the Texas heat (not really - don't lie)... ok maybe not the heat! But we are happy to serve the Lord among you here in Texas. God bless!
© 2015 Bryce J. Formwalt, All Rights Reserved. Reprinted with permission.
September 2015
LCMC Texas District Convention
The convention was held at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Victoria, Texas July 31 and August 1, 2015. Our congregation was represented by
Meredith and Ben Ehler, Andy Cave, Carol and I.
The convention began on Friday evening with dinner, worship, business session and keynote address by Pastor Enrique Estrada, Spirit of Joy
Lutheran Church, Monterrey, Mexico. The theme was Deep in the Heart. Pastor Enrique emphasized we must have Jesus deep in our hearts
and lives, communicate the Gospel of Hope and Joy to our communities, and believe in the power of the Holy Spirit.
The business session was brief dealing with financials and election of new council members to replace those that completed their terms.
On Saturday the convention was opened with hymns and prayer. Pastor Paul Owens, St Paul Lutheran Church New Braunfels and member
of the LCMC Ministry Board, gave a brief presentation on the Ministry Board. He stressed that the congregation is the frontline of ministry.
He asked congregations to consider using interns since we have a number of folks studying for the ministry in seminaries and Beyond the
River Academy. John Biefelt, a member of the District Council, gave a report on Camp Eagle (Our youth attended this year) and the need to
prepare for the 1st LCMC National Youth Gathering, 7/19-22/16, at Grandview University, Des Moines, Iowa.
Pastor Bryce Formwalt, Director of Mission Growth was installed. Members of the mission team and pastors who participated in his
installation and others from the congregation laid hands on him in prayer.
Pastor Formwalt gave an inspiring keynote address on the theme, “We’re on a Mission From God”, based on Matthew 28:19-20. He utilized
3 video scenes from the Blues Brothers, Pearl Harbor 2000 and the Karate Kid. The address is available on the Texas District website
(www.lcmctexas.org) and is well worth viewing it on a computer (It is not viewable on a tablet).
Worship and Communion was led by Pastor John Waak. His sermon was based on Romans 10:1-13. He cited an interesting quote attributed
to John Wesley that "God sets me on fire and people come to watch me burn." The future of the church is the Lord. Theology and doctrine
are for the head, faith is in the heart and the heart is superior to the brain. If a person is struggling with their faith, we shouldn’t talk to them
on doctrine or theology, but talk with them of Jesus and the Holy Spirit.
The convention was closed with a hymn and Benediction by Pastor Waak.
Andy, Meredith, Ben, Carol and I attended the following breakout sessions "Deep in the Heart of Families" by Pastor Bobby Leggett, "Don't
Settle for Just Giving Money: Build a Mission Sending Culture in Your Congregation" by Pastor Bill Moberly, “ "Mexico Mission International"
by Pastor Enrique Estrada, “Technology in the Church” by Ryan Grube, and "Coordinating District-Wide Youth Events" by Pastor Sarah
Shanks
The offering of $ 1,112 was split between Mexico International and the LCMC Texas Mission team
I find that attending the conventions and also the National Gatherings are very inspirational and uplifting. We want to get more of our SPLC
disciples involved with LCMC Texas District ministries. Please contact those of us who attended the convention if you have any questions or
how you can be involved in district activities
Jack Davis, Member LCMC Texas Mission Team.
The BBB was going to resume meeting on Saturday, September 19th, but that is the day of the Bulverde Jubi-
lee. Since we have a fair amount of involvement on the part of the congregation (Pastor Lee is driving one of
the carts for a taxi service), we’ll postpone having our first session until October.
Hope to see you then!
Young Adult Ministry
The St. Paul Young Adult Ministry is open to all who are 18-30ish years old. We meet
for fellowship, mission and Bible Study. In September, we will meet on 9/14 & 9/28
for dinner and Bible Study from 6:30pm-8pm at the Ehler’s House.
Hopefully our Thursday Bible Study classes will meet at their regular times this month as we continue our
exploration of the book of Acts. Remember, each class has plenty to offer on its own. If you haven’t attended
a study before don’t feel you can’t try one out now. A lot of your friends can’t come every week either, but
show up when they can. You can do the same. Join us at either 8:00 am, 10:00 am and 6:30 pm.
Bible study is painless and a great way to get to know God a little better.
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The Adult Christian Education (ACE) Schedule for September 2015
Sunday ACE classes meet at 9:40 AM. Pastor Lee’s Bible Study is continuing in September on the Book of Acts and meets Thursdays at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 6:30 PM. Our leaders are dedicated and well qualified disciples that spend much time preparing for the classes. Please plan to attend at least one class of your choice. Sunday Classes Filmed on location in Israel this video series by Ray Vander Laan, illuminates the historical geographical and cultural context of the sacred Scriptures is a video study.. Class led by Jeff Smith meets in the ACE (Portable) building Three weeks ago, we began a study on the Holy Spirit. It is set to be a 13 week study. We are looking at the power and at-tributes of the Holy Spirit. We are using numerous Old and New Testament scriptures as we work through this study. Our goal is to understand what a Christian receives through the indwelling of the Spirit. Class led by Dean & Kathy Krueger meets in the Luther Room Dean and Kathy Krueger's A.C.E. class in September and October will present "Miracles of the Old Testament, Part 1." Each week will present different miracles which may include Creation, Babies to Barren Mothers, The Burning Bush, Balaam's Talking Donkey, Jonah and the Fish, The Flood, Destruction of Evil Cities, The Ten Plagues, Elijah vs, Baal's Prophets, The Day the Sun Stopped, Quail and Manna, Walking through Rivers, Blinding the Syrian Army, The Snake on the Pole, The Fiery Furnace or Daniel and the Lions. Class disciples may request other or additional miracles to study. Class led by Mike Scott meets in the choir room This five-session small group Bible study, God Heard Their Cry, by noted teacher and historian, Ray Vander Laan, is volume eight of the 12-part Faith Lessons filmed-on-location DVD and Discovery Guide series. Vander Laan illustrates how, in ancient times, nothing was bigger than Egypt…powerful pharaohs, strong armies, and a multitude of gods. God’s people were no match against the Egyptians. In this volume of Faith Lessons, discover how God answers the cry of his persecuted people and proclaims himself Lord to them and their oppressors. Filmed on location in Israel, Faith Lessons is a unique video series that brings God's Word to life with astounding relevance. By weaving together the Bible's fascinating historical, cultural, religious, and geographical contexts, teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan reveals unique insights into the Scriptures' significance for modern believers. Class led by Ingrid Lingle meets in the office area workroom The topic will be: "The Church in Babylon" When we reject God, we invite judgment. This was true of the Israelites, and is also true of our nation today. The book of Jeremiah should motivate us to be faithful in a pagan culture that is under the judgment of God. Tuesday Women’s class which meets in the choir room at 9;00 AM is led by Connie Osborn Please come join us as we begin LIFE & MINISTRY OF THE MESSIAH by Ray Vander Laan. There are 8 lessons with video and the study will be 16 weeks long. Discover Jesus...journey back to the time of Jesus. Marvel at the magnificence of Herod's palace. Scramble among the ruins of Qumran. And wonder at the simplicity and wisdom of Jesus' parables. Discover how the events of Jesus' day impacted his life, ministry and communication. Then let them impact yours . .
Guatemala Mission Update
The Guatemalan mission team of 2015 would like to thank our congregation for your support by serving you an authentic Guatemalan breakfast between the two services on September 13, 2015.
Please join us in welcoming Julie Sutton who will be speaking. She and her family has made it possible for St. Paul to participate in Global missions. You don't want to miss her testimony.
Also we would like to show our appreciation and fill a suitcase or two for her to take back to the Casa Hogar with a complete set of clothes and a pair of shoes for each of the children housed there. We will have cards with each of their information. Please consider sponsoring a child by picking up a card and purchasing for the individual on the card. Look for details to come in the bulletin.
Many Blessings♡ the Mission Team
Don’t forget that the second Sunday of every month you are asked to bring a non-perishable food item or
money as a much needed gift and contribution to Provisions, our local food shelf. Every single can or box is
greatly needed and appreciated. Thanks for caring!
Please get mission minded so that every third Sunday of the month you set aside a gift for our designated
monthly mission emphasis. This goes above and beyond our regular giving because the need is great.
Sometimes our monthly emphasis will be local, sometimes beyond. Whatever the case, there is a genuine
need we can help support.
Prayer Warriors
We love to know your praises and continued concerns. The prayer warriors are in continuous prayer for all! Please contact Lucy Walker, Stella Ross or the church office for your prayer requests:
[email protected], [email protected], or [email protected].
Prayer Warriors: Pastor Harder, Pastor Ofsdahl, Lucy Walker, Cindy ’Boo’ Peek, Lynn Rosenfeld, Sharon Knibbe,
Dagi Fischer, Stella Ross, Laura Sprowls, Gloria Krueger, Marjorie Rothchild, and Connie Osborn.
...are continually praying for you according to God’s will in all circumstances through Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 5:17
Nicole Hlavka
Mark & Debra Harder
Helmut Kleve
Shirley Remmert
Ruth Lytle
Grace Kaeppel
Gloria Krueger
Jimmy Cox
Jean Miller
Debra Saur & Family
Viola Howard
Vance Rittiman
Lauren & Spencer
Wilson
Emily Hagedon
David McCord
Karen Harder
Amanda Graham
Samantha Kopp
Patty Liarkos
Eugene Little
Tim Boss
Donny Tinsley
Mike Gurganus
Bill Stevens
Let Go Let God
A perfect example of this...
Two strangers meet, they don't care to truly get to know the other and are close minded. At that moment in time they are both just fine with their mutual understanding without even truly being conscious of it. When God meets them right where they are things begin to change. The question is why do these strangers fight what God has put into place? Let's say that fear is the root. Fear comes in different forms consciously and unconsciously. Conscious can be divided into superficial and hidden fears. Just as unconscious fear can be defined as being unfamiliar and difficult to understand. Superficially speaking; fear can be escaped by reading, seeking God, or just the act of physically doing something. Whereas unconscious fear becomes more difficult because it's hidden. That's when God comes into play.
He comes to you in different forms such as in dreams, thoughts that are random and when you least expect it. Or maybe he will come to you through a stranger that has the potential to be a new friend. This friendship is completely unexpected and possibly unwanted. The fear of being hurt, disappointed, or even the fear that prevents affection to occur. Maybe you are afraid of what tomorrow will bring. "Be free of fear and let God."
If we let God do his work then, and only then can we let go of fear which holds us back and open our hearts and minds to what he has bonded together for the glory of Christ our Father.
Psalms 112: 7 He will have no fear of bad news; His heart is steadfast; Trust in the Lord.
Will you let go and let God??
Pre-Communion Instruction
Pre-Communion Instruction will be
offered on Saturday, September
26 from 9am-11am in the Fellow-
ship Hall for all 5th graders. Older
students who have not yet taken
the class are welcome as well. A
parent/guardian needs to attend
with each child. Sign-up for the
class by Sunday, September 20 by
contacting the church office.
Sunday School News
The first day of Sunday School will be
Sunday, September 20 from 9:40am-
10:35am in the CFC.
Children’s Classes will be divided: Pre-K (4
years)/Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade, and
3rd-5th grades.
Children will be learning Old or New
Testament lessons based on their grade
level.
Cari Anne Whitehead is our Elementary
Sunday School Director. For Sunday School
questions she can be contacted at 210-
393-8821.
3rd Grade Bible Presentations
We will be presenting new Bibles to our 3rd Graders on
Sunday, September 13. If you have a 3rd grader that
would like to receive a Bible, please contact Meredith
Ehler at [email protected] or 830-980-2813 by Sunday,
September 6. We will need to know the way you would
like your child’s name written in the Bible as well as which
worship service they will be attending that Sunday.
“These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress
them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk
along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” -Deuteronomy 6:6-7
St. Paul Children’s Ministry
There will not be Sunday School Classes on
September 6 or 13.
Volunteer to Help with Sunday School
We are looking for Elementary Sunday
School Helpers, Subs, and Greeters. It is an
important ministry in helping our children
grow as disciples in Christ. If you are
interested in more information or
volunteering, contact Meredith Ehler at
[email protected] or 830-980-2813.
As we prepare for a new school year it is time to get your child registered for Sunday School and other Children’s
Ministry Activities. All children who participate in activities at St. Paul need to have a “2015-2016 Basic Information
Form and Permission Slip” on file. Each year we update these forms to keep on file, so that we have up to date
contact and medical information. These forms can be picked up in the Welcome Centers, Church Office, via e-mail
by contacting [email protected] and on the church website. We ask that updated forms be turned in no later
than September 20.
BATTLE OF THE GRADES
September 13th is Battle of the Grades!!!
> This will take place immediately following the 10:45 service.
> Tacos will be served for all parents and youth that participate in this event.
> This will be a silly, competitive, yet fun way to kick-off the school year!
YOUTH GROUP KICK OFF SEPTEMBER 20
Youth Group will take place the 1st, 3rd, and sometimes 5th Sunday of
each month. Each Youth Group meeting will run from 12:00-1:30pm
and lunch will be provided at the meetings. The 2nd Sunday of each
month will be mission days or fun days, depending on the month.
Lastly, remember that the 4th Sunday of each month, there will be NO
Youth Group. Youth Group is for all 6-12th graders! Get Ready for an
amazing year full of service, growth, and fun!
Middle School & High School Sunday School
Starts up September 20th
This year will be one full of learning and fun at Sunday
School. We have 2 Great and Exciting curriculums for
both the middle school and high school youth. I hope
that all of the youth will make Sunday School a top
priority this year, and make it to as many classes as
possible!!!
Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12
SPLC Youth Ministry
YOUTH PRAISE BAND
Youth Praise Band will be
performing September 20th
Practice will be held from 6-8p.m.
on Wednesday, September 16th!
All youth grades 6-12 are
encouraged to participate in this
band!!!
CONFIRMATION IS
HERE
> Bibles will be Presented to all
7th graders on September 13th
at both services!
> The first day of Confirmation
this year will be held on the
20th of September!
Dear St Paul Family –
In August the youth of St Paul held their annual garage sale which was a great success. Again, your donations
astounded us. We thank you for your donations and your continued support of our programs and missions.
We also thank the many parents and others which support our youth missions and programs. Throughout the
summer, parents and others offered their time and their treasures – well really their trucks and trailers – to
ensure a successful garage sale. We especially want to thank Lorie Winkler and Kelly Schumacher for their time
and effort in leading the garage sale team. We love you all and thank you for your prayers, guidance, and
tireless support of the St Paul youth.
God bless you all,
The Youth of St Paul
Thank you for supporting the MS Bake Sale. St. Paul's
youth raised $638.34 which directly benefits research
and programs through the National Multiple Sclerosis
Society. A big THANKS to Abby Winkler & Thomas
VonBuettner for leading this effort!
You can contact Sandy Kantorak, the
director, by email at [email protected] and
you can also find more information about the
Day School at www.redroofschool.com.
Hello Church Family,
We are getting ready to kick off our 2015-2016 school year with teachers returning on Wednesday August 26th and students
returning Tuesday September 8th. The teachers will spend time preparing their classrooms and getting ready for a warm
welcome at our Meet the Teacher event on Thursday morning September 3rd. Please include us in your prayers. We are an
outreach ministry of this church and want to show the children the love of God and learning in one location. We couldn’t do
this without your support, thank you.
With that being said, it’s not too late to register your kiddos for preschool this fall. 2015 registration is still going on. We have 2
day and 4 day openings available in many of our age groups yet. Our hours of operation are Monday-Thursday 9:00am to
2:00pm.
Parents wishing to enroll their child(ren) are encouraged to call 830-980-6771 to set up a tour of the facility or to register your
child. Thank you for considering St. Paul Lutheran Christian Day School for your child’s early childhood education!
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not
depart from it." Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)
St. Paul Christian Day School News
CDS Calendar of Events
CDS Staff Workdays—August 26, 27, 31, & Sept. 1-3
CDS Student/Parent Orientation—Thursday, September 3
from 10:30-11:30am
First Day of CDS—Tuesday, September 8, 9:00am-2:00pm
SAVE THE DATE
Options for Life Annual Fundraising Banquet
HOPE FOR THE INNOCENT
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Again this year, St. Paul will have a table for 10 reserved. There will be a dinner and inspirational speaker. Look for more information in the October Epistle and in the bulletins.
Need for Diapers We are happy to inform you that our client visits to the Options for Life Resource Center have increased dramatically! Our clients are eager to participate in our Bible Studies, Parenting Classes, and EWYL (Earn While You Learn) Classes to earn Baby Bucks to purchase baby items. Our client visits have continued to increase monthly, allowing us to distribute over 7,000 diapers a month! Please help us stock the Resource Center with diapers, as we are now down to less than 100 diapers in our supply. Our ongoing need is for Newborn through size 5 diapers! Don't forget that you can purchase items for OFL and have them delivered directly to the Center without ever having to leave your home. Go to smile.amazon.com and click Wish List on the top right-hand corner and type in Options for Life under “Find a Wish List or Registry.” Otherwise, feel free to drop them off at the Center at 1126 N. Loop 337. Our hours are M-W-Th. 9-5 p.m. and Tue. 10-7 p.m. Thank you for your faithful partnership, Lisa Gonzalez Community Outreach & Education Director Options for Life
Announcements
RED ROOF READERS
While the World Watched by Carolyn
Maul McKinsty is a gripping story of a
turbulent time in American history during
the Civil Rights era. Carolyn was an eye
witness to the explosion set off by the
KKK in the Sixteenth Street Baptist
Church in Birmingham, AL over a half century ago killing four
young friends of Carolyn’s. While the World Watched is an
incredible testament to how far we’ve come – and how far we
have to go.
Come join us in the Fellowship Hall on Sept. 14th at 6pm to join in
a lively discussion of this book. Bring a snack and join in the
fellowship and fun. You may contact Lucy Walker for more
information at 830-885-3939.
On Tuesday, September 15th, the men of St. Paul gather at the
Knibbe Ranch Hall at 6:30 pm for an evening of fellowship. Join
us for good food and good fellowship with a little food for thought
thrown in for good measure.
Join us by setting aside that date on your calendar. Better yet,
bring a friend or neighbor along with you. The more the merrier.
Also, please consider volunteering in our booth at the Bulverde
Jubilee Saturday, September 19th from 10:00am to 5:00pm. We
will need help selling sausage wraps and water. Please contact the
church office for more information.
Ladies Bunco Life Group is looking for one regular member and additional substitutes. We meet on a
monthly basis for lunch, a devotional, fellowship, and to play Bunco. There is a charge of $5.00 to play, however we use the money to sponsor our World Vision child and support various charities. Meeting time is at 12:00PM on
the first Wednesday of each month, in the church fellowship hall or in hostess's home. If interested in
joining please contact Judi Sims 830-980-8507 or [email protected]
Bulverde Jubilee — Volunteers Needed
Bulverde Jubilee takes place on Saturday,
September 19, 2015 from 10:00am until 5:00pm. The
St. Paul Evangelism Team is seeking volunteers to
staff the Evangelism table during Jubilee. Help us
introduce the Red Roof Church and spread the good
news of Jesus Christ to our neighbors by volunteering
for a 2 hour shift in the Evangelism booth. For more
information or to sign up, contact Shawn Sande
at 631-219-3062.
Good News. Great Joy.
A small shoebox can teach a child about the love of God, lead
him or her to faith in Christ, inspire pastors, and plant new
churches. What goes into the box is fun, but what comes out is
eternal. Be a part of changing lives through the power of a simple
gift.
We will start collecting donations in
September and October and then have a
Christmas Box Packing Party in No-
vember.
Here is a link for some great gift ideas
for the boxes…
http://garrett.with.sim.org/index.php/archives/1675
If you would like to volunteer to be on the OCC team or if you
have any questions please call Jennifer Sande 210-386-7903 or
email [email protected]
The time has at last arrived. Pastor Lee has scheduled a
Pre-Communion class for all our youth going into the 5th grade
this school year. Also invited to attend are any older students
who have not shared in a class of instruction in receiving Holy
Communion.
The class is on Saturday, September 26th in Fellowship Hall
from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Those wishing to take Holy
Communion need to attend this class and should contact the
church office by calling 830-980-2813 or emailing us at
[email protected] by Thursday, Sept. 24th.
It is really important that at least
one parent or guardian attend with
the student. We’ll look for you on
the 26th.
Announcements
Notary Services are now available in the
church office for disciples of St. Paul. Please
contact the office at 830-980-2813 or
[email protected] for details.
The Fellowship Committee is in need of volunteers to help
with donuts and coffee on Sunday morning. The donuts are
pre-ordered and can be picked up on Sunday mornings at
the HEB located on Hwy. 46. There are HEB gift cards that
can be picked up in the church office to purchase the
donuts, so there is no out of pocket expense. If you are interested in
helping with this wonderful ministry, please contact Phyllis Havens at
830-885-2270 or the church office.
We are in need of ushers, Communion Assistants
and volunteers for our Altar Guild. If you are
interested in serving in any of these areas, please
contact the church office at 830-980-2813 or
[email protected] for more information.
Please note a change...choir practice will
resume on Thursday, September 10 at
6:15 pm in the Sanctuary. Not on
September 3 as the August Epistle stated.
Our first performance will be on Sunday,
September 20 at the 8:30am service.
To my St. Paul Family,
Thank you for all the cards and prayers offered up on
my behalf during my illness. Also a big thank you to
everyone who came and spent time with me or brought
us food. You all made a very hard time for me a little
easier to bare. Even though I was not with you, I felt
your presence in your prayers each day. I love you all!
God Bless,
Karen Harder
I am truly thankful to each of you for your prayers and outreach dur-ing my latest health issues. I enjoyed your hospital visits, so much appreciated both Pastor Lee and Pastor Don for their visits and communion, felt your prayers, read your many emails,texts, and beautiful get well cards. Certainly I really enjoyed the great food several of you provided Evelyn and myself! And a special thanks to those of you who volunteered to drive me to my Hyperbarics treatments every morning for 4 weeks which gave Evelyn a "rest". I'm so grateful to finally get back to my "RedRoof" family and physically worship with you in the Sanctuary and my great Sunday School class. Prior to returning I was able to watch "online" the service and enjoyed being able to "participate ". If I were a visitor at our church I would not walk but run to become a member/disciple of the "RedRoof " family! I love each one of you!
Mike Gurganus and Family
"Never let your mind defeat your body".
We are looking for a volunteer that could help in the church library. This person only needs to match library cards to books in the return box and then reshelf the
books in the right spot. This job could probably be done in 10 or 15 minutes, maybe on Sunday morning, if you have time. If you can help, please contact Desi Snell at
830-237-9167 (cell) or email me at [email protected]
Dear Congregation,
I cannot thank you enough for hosting the pantry party for me. Your generosity is truly overwhelming! My pantry is certainly loaded, and I have all the kitchenware that I’ll ever need. It was hard finding space in my apartment for all of the stuff! You are all wonderful people and I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you more throughout my ministry here at
SPLC.
God Bless,
Andrew Cave
Discipleship Commitments
Love God! Love Others! Serve All!
September 6 September13 September 20 September 27
Ushers 8:30
Shirley and Harold
Moore
Shirley and Harold
Moore
Shirley and Harold
Moore
Shirley and Harold
Moore
Ushers 10:45
Kelly Schumacher
and Jim Walker
Kelly Schumacher
and Jim Walker
Kelly Schumacher
and Jim Walker
Kelly Schumacher
and Jim Walker
Communion Assistants
8:30
Tom and Judy Wemmert
Tom and Judy Wemmert
Tom and Judy Wemmert
Tom and Judy Wemmert
Communion
Assistants 10:45
Tibby & Robin Armke
Bonnie Kimmell
Tibby & Robin Armke
Bonnie Kimmell
Tibby & Robin Armke
Bonnie Kimmell
Tibby & Robin Armke
Bonnie Kimmell
Fellowship Randy & Nida
Fischer
Janice Timberlake and
Elsie Biesenbach
The Bodoczy Family
Scott and Weslea Miller
Worship Assistant
8:30 Larry Bodoczy David Ross Evelyn Gurganus Judy Wemmert
Altar Guild 8:30
Darlene Larson and Shirley Moore
Darlene Larson and Shirley Moore
Darlene Larson and Shirley Moore
Darlene Larson and Shirley Moore
Altar Guild 10:45
Jane Harrell and Jane Wanke
Jane Harrell and Jane Wanke
Jane Harrell and Jane Wanke
Jane Harrell and Jane Wanke
Altar Flowers Mike and Evelyn
Gurganus
Randy and Nida
Fischer
Ralph and Gloria Krueger
Kristen and Larry
Bodoczy
September Anniversaries
9 Jay & Stephanie Soileau
22 Wesley & Hailey Meurin
24 Aaron & Natalie Kuhn
Dale & Judi Sims
29 Robert & Lisa Miller
September Birthdays
1 Kristen Bodoczy
2 Kelly Chavez
3 Paul Bryant
ConnieWhite
4 Riley Bridgewater
5 Marion Coulter
6 Andy Boss Jr.
Charlene Wunderlich
7 JudyWemmert
8 Dean Krueger
Jeremiah Robalin
Bill Tapp
10 Evelyn Schaefer
Sherry Schroeder
Shauna Weaver
12 Dora Cabrera
14 Bonnie Kimmell
15 Devon Barber
17 Shane Corn
Brandon Laumer
Andi Meuth
Dixie Waggoner
18 Craig Kublank
Imogene Wagner
19 Barbara Martens
Katy Wemmert
21 Lorie Winkler
22 Debbie Tucker
23 Shannon Knibbe
24 Jane Wanke
25 Audrey Schultz
26 Trece Meuth
27 Bill Schoolcraft
Martina Spangrud
28 Jess Whitehead
Wesley Whitehead
Whitney Whitehead
29 Ben Havens
Spencer Neubauer
Happy Anniversary to
Freddie & Sue Biesenbach—September 3
Woody & Jean Miller—September 25
1 CDS Workday
9am-2pm Staff Meeting 10am Worship Committee 5:30pm
2 CDS Workday
9am-2pm Operation Christmas Child Meeting 9am BUNCO 12-2pm
3 Bible Study
8 & 10 am CDS Open House 10:30-11:30am Gospel Band 5pm VBS Mtg. 5:30pm Choir 6:15pm Bible Study 6:30pm
Praise Band 7:30pm
4 Bulverde
Networking Group 8:30-10:30am Church office closes at noon.
5
7 Church office
closed
8 Women’s
Bible Study 9am CDS 9am-2pm Staff Meeting 10am Council 5:30pm
9 CDS 9am-2pm 10 Bible Study
8 & 10 am
CDS 9am-2pm Gospel Band 5pm Bible Study 6:30pm
Praise Band 7:30pm
11Bulverde
Networking Group 8:30-10:30am Church office resumes normal hours 9am-4pm
12
14 CDS 9am-2pm Banner Committee 9:30am CDS Chapel 9:30am Red Roof Readers 6:00pm Young Adult Bible Study 6:30pm @ The Ehler’s
15 Women’s
Bible Study 9am CDS 9am-2pm CDS 9am-2pm Staff Meeting 10am
16 CDS 9am-2pm Evangelism Meeting 6pm Youth Praise Team Practice 6pm-8pm
17 Bible Study
8 & 10am CDS 9am-2pm Gospel Band 5pm Bible Study 6:30pm
18 Bulverde
Networking Group 8:30-10:30am
19 Bulverde
Jubilee 10am-5pm
21 CDS 9am-2pm
CDS Chapel 9:30am
22CDS
9am-2pm CDS Chapel 9:30am Women’s Bible Study 9am Staff Meeting 10am
23 CDS 9am-2pm
24 Bible Study
8 & 10am CDS 9am-2pm Gospel Band 5pm Bible Study 6:30pm Praise Band 7:30pm
25 Bulverde
Networking Group 8:30-10:30am CISD Fair Day Holiday
26 Pre-
Communion Instruction Class 9-11am
28 CDS 9am-2pm CDS Chapel 9:30am Young Adult Bible Study 6:30pm @ The Ehler’s
29 CDS 9am-2pm
CDS Chapel 9:30am Women’s Bible Study 9am Staff Meeting 10am
30 CDS 9am-2pm Tired and Retired 12-2pm
6 Traditional Worship 8:30am
No Sunday School or ACE Contemporary Worship 10:45 am
13 Traditional Worship 8:30am
Guatemala Mission Team
Presentation 9:40-10:35am
Contemporary Worship
10:45 am
Battle of the Grades 12:00pm
20 Traditional Worship 8:30am
ACE/Sunday School 9:40am
Confirmation Class 9:40am
Contemporary Worship 10:45 am
Youth Group 12:00pm
27 Traditional Worship 8:30am
ACE/Sunday School 9:40am Confirmation Class 9:40am Contemporary Worship 10:45 am Meredith & Ben’s Baby Shower 12:00pm
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Color Key:
Education Ministry Evangelism Stewardship Fellowship Worship
ALL EVENTS AND MEETINGS at the church must be scheduled through the church office. This helps to prevent
groups from meeting at the same time and location. Please call Sherry Schneider at 830-980-2813 or email at
[email protected] for more information.
