We gather today as Gods beloved children to worship our Heavenly Father.

We praise his holy name, we listen eagerly for his words of comfort, hope, and challenge to us, and we offer ourselves to him in dedicated service. May you be blessed as you worship here today.

Leader: Pastor Stephen Wood Organist: Olga Otte Deacons: Mark Hoffmeier; Troy Claycamp Greeters: Dan & Lou Ann Hoevener (8:00) Paul & Jan Otte (10:15) Communion Assistant: Lou Ann Hoevener (8:00) Altar Care: Tammi Reinbold (8:00) Lectors: Lou Ann Hoevener (8:00) Leon Seitz (10:15) Acolyte: Eliana Baker (8:00) Rachel Hildebrand (10:15) Projectors: Jamie Baker (8:00) Kailee Hildebrand (10:15) Flowers: Linda Guinn Welcome Center: Delores Douglass (8:00) Laberta Otte (10:15)

Leading and Assisting in Worship

August 11, 2013

St. Paul Lutheran Church is a congregation of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (E.L.C.A.). It is referred to as Borchers since Rev. Henry Borchers, who served our congregation from 1857-1881, advised and influenced a small group of pioneer settlers that wanted to establish a congregation in the area. This year we celebrate 161 years of life and ministry in this beautiful country setting in Southern Indiana. We look forward to many more years of growth and change as we seek continually to be faithful to Gods call to mission.

The Sacrament of Holy Communion is

St. Paul Lutheran Church

10792 North 210 East, Seymour, IN 47274 Office 522-7364 Annex & Fax 522-7484 Parsonage 522-7421 email: stpaullutheran@stpaul-borchers.org Web Site: stpaul-borchers.org Office hours: Tuesday - Friday Staff The Reverend Stephen WoodPastor Carolyn Jones...............Director of Youth & Family Ministries and Borchers Preschool Director Wendy Rotert ..Secretary Trish Tangman..Care Team Director Amy Pierceall and Mandy OtteCustodians Jamie Baker.. Worship Technology Advisor and Web Master

offered at the 8:00 a.m. services on the 2nd and 4th Sundays and at the 10:15 a.m. service on the 1st and the 3rd Sundays of the month. Christians who believe in the true presence of Christ in the bread and wine for our forgiveness and salvation are invited to receive Holy Communion.

Sunday School classes are held each Sunday for all ages at 9:10 a.m. Visitors are welcome to attend. HEARING ASSISTANCE: We have head phones available for those in need of assistance with hearing. They are located on the table at the entrance of the sanctuary. LARGE PRINT BULLETINS There are a handful of large print bulletins available. They are located on the table at the entrance of the sanctuary.

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CALENDAR August 11 th17th 9:15 am Jr. High Youth Meeting in the Jr. High Room 2:00 pm Lutheran Home Service 5:30 pm Luther League Meeting at Buffalo Wild Wings Pastor Steve at Church Wide Gathering until August 17th 9:00 am First Day of Pre-school 7:00 pm Church Council Meeting 9:00 am Pre-school 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club 9:00 am Pre-school 9:00 am Borchers Golf Scramble August 18 th24th Newsletter Deadline 8:00 am Blood Drive in Pre-school Room 9:00 am Stephen Ministry Informational Meeting 9:00 am Pre-school 10:00 am Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting 9:00 am Pre-school 4:00 pm TREATS 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club 9:00 am Pre-school

THE FOOD PANTRY ITEMS for August are pudding and jello.
JR. HIGH YOUTH (6th8th) will meet today at 9:15 pm in the Jr. High School Room. A parent is asked to attend. Things to be discussed are upcoming activities including the IYI Youth Retreat to be held September 27th-29th at Lutheran Hills Camp in Morgantown. This retreat is open for youth in grades 6-8. There is a registration cost of $40 that will be due on Sunday, August 18th. We will be going over info for the retreat as well as planning the upcoming activities for the year. LUTHER LEAGUE (9th12 th grades) will meet this evening at 5:30 pm at Buffalo Wild Wings to plan the upcoming year. Each youth will need to bring money for their own meal.

ALL YOUTHPlease begin checking the bulletin board in the church office for sign-up sheets and other announcements. TREATS will begin on August 21st at 4:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. TREATS is an after school youth activity geared toward youth K5th grade. It encompasses learning, fellowship, food and service. If you would like for your child to attend enrollment forms are available on the bulletin board in the church office. The enrollment forms are due today and may be put in Tyler Claycamps mailbox in the church office Contact Tyler if you have questions 812-216-7027.
THE BORCHERS GOLF SCRAMBLE is set for Saturday, August 17th, with a shotgun start at 9 AM. It will be held at the Hickory Hills Golf Club in Brownstown. This year proceeds will benefit the Jackson County Clothing Cen-

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick and Coleen (McMahon) Otte, who were married on August 2, 2013 in Columbia, South Carolina. Patrick is the son of Jerry and Pixie Ottes.

ARE YOU INTERESTED in learning what Stephen Ministry is all about? There will be an informational meeting at 9:00 am on Sunday, August 18th. Come learn about this vital ministry and how Stephen Ministers can offer hope to hurting individuals in our congregation and community. Please meet in the Care Team Office/Resource Room. AN OPEN HOUSEYou are invited to an open house today in the Fellowship Hall from 24 pm to celebrate Alvin and Pat Ottes 50th Wedding Anniversary. No gifts please.

ter. Sign-up sheets are at the Welcome Center. There is a need for hole sponsors, door prizes, food, volunteers, and, of course, GOLFERS! Please contact Matt Tangman with questions at 812.521.8045.

THE BLOOD DRIVE scheduled for Sunday, August 18th, in Borchers Preschool room has been cancelled. KIDS HAND BELLS (3rd and up) will begin practicing on August 28t h at 5:30 pm. A signup sheet is at the Welcome Center. ADULT HAND BELLS will begin practicing on August 28th at 6:30 pm. A sign-up sheet is at the Welcome Center. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY will meet on Tuesday, August 20th at 10:00 am in the Narthex. THIS FALL Cammi Hoene will be attending the Liberty School at Freeman Field MondayFriday. Jennie would like to find someone that may be going in to work around 9:00 am that might be able to give Cammi a ride to school and Jennie will pick her up. If you can help please contact Jennie at 812-521-1751 or email jhoene@c3bb.com. OLGAS ANNUAL LABOR DAY PITCH-IN on September 1st beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the home of Olga Otte, 8575 N. Base Rd., Seymour. The Meat, Drinks and table service will be provided. Please bring food to share and your lawn chairs. RSVP (by contacting Olga 497-2253) by August 25th.

A "PANTRY SHOWER" is being planned for the family of Helen & Shannon Carter and their daughters Bailey and Taylor of Cortland. By providing these items we will help defray expenses incurred while Helen was hospitalized for 6 months following a stroke. If you would like to donate items to help stock the family's pantry, please sign up at the Welcome Center. THE MISSION TRIP YOUTH will be presenting at both services next Sunday about the mission trip this summer. Come and here what God accomplished through our youth. PHONE DIRECTORYYou may pick up an updated phone directory at the Welcome Center. BOOK BUZZ PARTICIPANTS will meet on August 26th at 1:00 PM readers will meet in the narthex to discuss the Pulitzer Prize winning novel March by Geraldine Brooks. One copy of the book is available in the church library. Copies of the book are also available at the Jackson Co. Public Library and through Evergreen. If you need assistance locating the book or if you have other questions, please contact Michelle Wood or Trish Tangman.
WINGS will hold their annual SCOOP OF FAITH on Sunday, August 25th in the Picnic Grove. A free will offering meal will be served by WINGS at 5:30 pm. The ice cream tasting and voting will begin at 6 pm. Sample all the entries and then vote for your favorites ($0.50 per vote, vote as many times as you like). Flavor with the most votes will receive the Scoop of Faith Trophy! Winners will also be announced in new categories for youth, sherbet and frozen yogurt. Bring as many entries as you wish! Live music will be provided by returning favorites: Healing Waters Gospel Singers.

BACK TO SCHOOL SALES are in progress. It is hard to believe its that time again, but its here! Take advantage of great sale prices to purchase school supplies for Lutheran World Relief school kits. If you would like specific information on what to buy and what businesses usually offer the best deals, call Jan Otte @ 522-5491 for details. A BIKE was left behind after the Daycamp bike ride this summer. If it is yours or if you know who it belongs to please contact the church office.

OUR MISSION:
Walking in Faith Sowing Christs Love
The mission of St. Paul Lutheran Church is derived from our core values - the essence of our purpose for existence and the criteria we should use to guide our congregational decisions and actions.

1. Spirituality to worship and to grow and develop spiritually as Christians. 2. Outreach To spread the message of Gods love and grace by word and by action. 3. Service to Others To live Christs message to Love one another.
You can support the mission of our church by coming to worship, engaging in study, sharing the word, bringing a friend to church, taking part in Care Team initiatives, volunteering at church or in the community and loving one another. We invite you to join us in this journey.

Our Core Values:

We Worshipped: August 4 8:00 am service 92

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Our Response to Gods Love

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Total Offerings for August 4 : Spending Plan Giving $5,544.73 New Church Loan Payment$2,860.00 Other Giving$195.00 {The weekly amount needed to cover expenses in the 2013 Spending Plan is $5,435.00}

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Readings for August 18th:

Those assisting with worship August 18th:

Communion Assistant: Youth Altar Care : (10:15) Acolytes: (8:00) (10:15) Projectors: Mission Trip Linda Guinn Erin Otte Dylan Hatfield Doris Rorick

Isaiah 28:14-16 Psalm 118:19-29 1 Peter 2:4-10 Luke 6:46-49 Lectors: Mission Trip Youth

August 11, 2013

Going Deeper

The purpose of this page is to provide a tool or instrument for your spiritual growth. This page contains a brief synopsis of the readings as well as some questions for your reflection to help you go deeper with the Word. On the back is a day by day listing of scripture readings with possible prayer request. Individuals are listed on their day of birthso that you might pray for them on their birthday. Also on the back is the prayer list for the congregation. Keep on Growing Spiritually!! Genesis 15:16--God promises childless and aging Abram that a child of his own will be his heir and that his descendants will number as many as the stars. Abram trusts God's promise, and through this faith he is considered righteous. Hebrews 11:13, 816--Abraham and Sarah exemplify the vision of faith that people of God enact in every age. Their hope and trust in God's promise allowed them to face an unknown future and to receive the promise of God.

NOTES:

Luke 12:3240--Jesus encourages disciples to invest their hearts and live fully into God's reign. Instead of facing life with fear, those who know God's generosity are always ready to receive from God and to give to others. From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2013 Augsburg Fortress Questions To Ponder: 1 Are we to take this text literally and sell our possessions? Why or Why not? 2 What is your treasure? 3 Are you always ready to serve God? If not, what do you need to do to be ready? 4What does this text have to teach us about stewardship?

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MEMORY VERSE: Luke 12:32 Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Going Deeper in Prayer

Sunday 8/11 Jeremiah 30:1-24 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 W Seth Wonning W World peace Monday 8/12 Jeremiah 31:1-40 1 Corinthians 14:1-40 W college professors Thursday 8/15 Jeremiah 34:1-22 2 Corinthians 1:1-24 W David Rotert W the environment Friday 8/16 Jeremiah 35:1-19 2 Corinthians 2:1-17 W Carol Elkins, Rhonda Garrett, Abram Engelau W the youth ministry of the congregation Saturday 8/17 Jeremiah 36:1-32 2 Corinthians 3:1-18 W John Knoke, Rhonda Marshall W the working poor

Tuesday 8/13 Jeremiah 32:1-44 1 Corinthians 15:1-58 W Jess Hoevener W Salvation Army Wednesday 8/14 Jeremiah 33:1-26 1 Corinthians 16:1-24 W Christians in Latin America

Prayer List Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Betty Hoene, Eldena Hoene, Eunice Lutes, Helen Carter Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Orville Schnitker;; Andy Runge, Peggy Meahl (Sarah Roterts sister-in-law); Pastor Ed and Joan Winter; Walter and Verl VonFange (Bertha Ottes sister & brother in-law); Geneva Hoene Recent Hospitalizations : Lucille Thompson Other Prayer Request: Ed Patman (Teresa Brownings father); Howard Wente; Floyd Meahl (Sarah Roterts brother); Emily Hume; Paul Johnson (cancer-Leslie Wentes fianc); Anita Shelton (friend of Herschel and Doris Kleffman); Leta Ahlbrand (friend of Shirley Lewis); Amy Siefker (niece of Karen Hoene); Carly Hoffmeier (sister-in-law to Mark Hoffmeier); Joe Bond (cancer-friend of Bob & Dena Schafstall); Mike Tangman (cancer); Vicky Ent (Cancer-friend of Judy Wonning); John Helwig (cancerfriend of Jenny Engelau);Frances Lamberson (Terri DeVoes Mother); Phyllis Neidinger; Edna Spiehler (Patty Herkamps friend); Mary Sipes (sister-in-law of Linda Booher); Peggy Rucker (Friend of Wilma Claycamp); Shirley Darlage Duncan (cancer-friend of Dena Schafstall); Dewayne Greathouse (cancer friend of Linda Guinn);Pat Norrell (friend of Kendra Harris) Prayers for those in Military Service: Steven Rieker (Jerry & Pixie Ottes Grandson); Chad Brigdon,

Evan Marshall