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.
St. Paul Lutheran Church is a congrega-
tion 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 162 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
offered at the 8:00 a.m. services on the 2
nd
and 4
th
Sundays and at the 10:15 a.m. ser-
vice on the 1
st
and the 3
rd
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 Sun-
day for all ages at 9:10 a.m. Visitors are
welcome to attend.
Leading and Assisting in Worship
Leaders: Pastor Stephen Wood
Organist: Olga Otte
Deacons: Mark Hoffmeier; Larry Guinn
Greeters: Bob & Dena Schafstall (8:00)
Larry & Linda Guinn (10:15)
Communion Assistant: Bob Schafstall (8:00)
Altar Care: Mandy Otte
Lectors: Lou Ann Hoevener (8:00)
Hannah Davis (10:15)
Acolytes: Cole Fosbrink (8:00)
Eli Wood (10:15)
Projectors: Madison Jones (8:00)
Marc Fountain (10:15)
Flowers: Delores Douglass
Welcome Center: Delores Douglass (8:00)
Laberta Otte (10:15)


August 24, 2014
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
Michelle Wood.....Secretary
Trish Tangman..Care Team Director
Tyler Claycamp...Intern Youth & Family Director
Amy Pierceall and
Mandy OtteCustodians
Jamie Baker. Director of Technology
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 BULLETINSThere
are a handful of large print bulletins availa-
ble. They are located on the table at the en-
trance of the sanctuary.
WE WELCOME INTO GODS FAMILY Kolby
Nicole Davenport, daughter of J.R. & Jackie Dav-
enport. Kolby is the great-granddaughter of
Eunice Lutes. Sponsors are Reanda Rash and
Steven Davenport.

GOLF SCRAMBLEThanks to all who in some
way made the 12th Borchers Golf Scramble an-
other success. With the help of many, approxi-
mately $1800 was raised to help the Community
Diner provide meals for those who are in need.

ACOLYTE TRAINING will be held today at
9:15 am in the sanctuary.

COATS HANGING BY THE OFFICECheck
the coats and jackets by the office to see if they
belong to you! Anything left after today will be
donated to the Clothing Center.

FAIR DISPLAYSCheck out the fair displays
today in the fellowship hall during the Sunday
School time. We are so proud of everyone, both
young and old!! Please take your items home at
the end of Sunday School.

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL is at 9:15 in the
Fellowship Room for ages 3-5
th
grade. This will
last through August 31st. Jr High and High
School youth will take a break for the summer
but are invited to help with the summer Sunday
School. Regular Sunday School will begin on
Sept. 7th.

BOOK BUZZ will meet on August 25th at 1:00
pm in the narthex. We will be discussing books
weve read over the summer and then choosing
a new book for September.

STEPHEN MINISTRY will meet on Monday,
August 25th at 6:30 p.m.


KIDS HANDBELLS will begin practice on Au-
gust 27th.

ADULT BELLSPractice will begin August 27th
at 6:30 pm. If you are interested in participating
in Adult Bells, please contact Jo McGrew.

OPPORTUNITY FOR PRAYERWe will meet
on August 27th at 7:30 p.m. We will gather for
about a half hour and spend the time lifting up a
variety of requests and whatever else is on peo-
ples minds. Any questions, please talk with
Pastor Steve.

OLGAS 8
TH
ANNUAL LABOR DAY PITCH-IN
will be held on August 31st beginning at 5:00 pm
at Olgas home8575 N. Base Rd., Seymour.
Meat, drinks and table service will be provided.
Please bring food to share and your own lawn
chairs. RSVP to Olga at 497-2253 by August
27th.

CALENDAR

This week: August 24th-August 31st

Today 8:00 am Worship
9:15 am Sunday School
9:15 am Acolyte Training
9:00 am Fair Displays in Fellowship Hall
10:15 am Worship
Monday 25th 9:00 am Preschool
1:00 pm Book Buzz
6:30 pm Stephen Ministry
Wednesday 27th 9:00 am Preschool
9:15 am Preschool Chapel
5:30 pm Kids Bells 1
6:00 pm Kids Bells 2
6:30 pm Adult Bells
7:30 pm Prayer
Thursday 28th 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club
Friday 29th 9:00 am Preschool

Next week: August 31st-Sept. 6th
Sunday 31st 8:00 am Worship
9:15 am Sunday School
10:15 am Worship
Monday 1st No Preschool
Tuesday 2nd 12:15 pm YES! Cinema
Wednesday 3rd 9:00 am Preschool
2:30 pm Prayer Shawl
5:30 pm Kids Bells Team 1
6:00 pm Kids Bells Team 2
6:30 pm Kids Praise
Thursday 4th 8:30 am Devotions in Chapel
9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club
7:00 pm WINGS
7:30 pm Ruth Circle
Friday 5th 9:00 am Preschool
5:30 pm Hendrix/Cragun Rehearsal
Saturday 6th 5:30 pm Hendrix/Cragun Wedding
FINANCIAL PEACE WILL BE OFFERED this
fall at St. Paul-Borchers. The 9-week course
will be held one evening a week for 1-2 hours
in the adult Sunday School area. Classes will
begin the week after Labor Day. When you
sign up at the Welcome Center, please state
your preference for which evening (Sunday
through Thursday) that works best for your
family. Please ask Trish if you have questions,
or if you would like to take advantage of a par-
tial scholarship. The materials cost per family
is $100. Financial Peace is open to non-
members as well as members, so invite your
friends and neighbors!

JACKSON COUNTY COMMUNITY THEATER is
presenting a play entitled "Dixie Swim Club" at
the Royal Off-the-Square Theater in Browns-
town on September 5, 6, 12, and 13 at 7:30
PM. A description of the comedy's story line is
posted on the Welcome Center. Tickets for the
performance are $10 each, $8 for seniors and
students. If you would be interested in attend-
ing the play and carpooling with a group from
church, please sign up at the Welcome Center
so tickets can be purchased as a group.
Please indicate which date you prefer. Ques-
tions? Ask Trish.

COUGARS DEN clothing is all 1/2 price
until Sept. 6th. They are also running sales on
various other items as well.

CHILDRENS ACTIVITY BAGS have been
cleaned and restocked! Thanks to Carrie
Kruse for taking the initiative to handle this
task! These activity bags contain small toys,
books, crayons, and coloring pages which may
be used to occupy very young children during
worship services. They can be found in the cry
room, which is the room to the right just before
you pass through the main doors into the
sanctuary.

BORCHERS PRESCHOOL FUNDRAISER
catalogs and order forms are at the Welcome
Center. Please turn in money when you order.
Orders due by September 21st. Any ques-
tions, contact Carolyn Jones.

THE GUFFEY PROJECT It has been a long
process, but their remodeled house is now
HOME for the Guffey family. Jack Guffey
would like to invite everyone from St. Paul-
Borchers who assisted the family in any way to
visit their home at 8472 N. County Road 300 E
for an Open House celebration on Sunday,
September 28
th
from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

LWR KIT MONETARY DONATIONSIf you
would like to give a monetary donation that
would go directly toward the purchase of items
for kits assembled at St. Paul-Borchers, you
may do so by marking your donation for LWR
kitsor Lutheran World Relief kits. Donations
marked in this manner may then be used to
purchase items for kits during peak sale times.
(Donations marked with only LWR or
Lutheran World Relief are sent directly to that
organizations headquarters.)

90+ BIRTHDAYSThe Care Team is adding
a special celebration to Borchers Breakfast
Club. Were honoring our 90 plus members on
the Thursday following their birthday. This
means September 4
th
there will be birthday
cake and candles to celebrate Fred Rotert
turning 90 on 9-1. Everyone is invited to
breakfast that morning. BBC does not have an
age requirement. Our next celebration will be
for Mildred. The date will be announced in the
Welcome.

FREE MOVIE FOR SENIORS 55 & older is
Tuesday, September 2nd at YES! Cinema in
Columbus. A carpool will leave the church
parking lot at 12:15 and return between 4:00
and 5:00 PM. Please sign up at the Welcome
Center so transportation can be arranged. The
movie's title will be available a few days prior
to the event at www.mojo1029.com. Ques-
tions? Please contact Trish.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY will meet on
Wednesday, September 3rd at 2:30 pm and
Tuesday, September 16th at 7:00 pm.


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.

Our Core Values:
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, shar-
ing 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 Response to Gods Love
We Worshipped: August 17th 8:00 am service 127 10:15 am service
67

Total Offerings for August 17th: $6,730.00
Spending Plan Giving $4165.00 New Church Loan Payment $730.00
Other Giving $75.00 Golf Scramble $1760.00

{The weekly amount needed to cover expenses in the 2014 Spending Plan is $5,853.00}
Those assisting with worship August 31
st
:

Acolytes: Adam Newkirk
(8:00)
Eli Wood (10:15)

Projectors: Jamie Baker (8:00)
Hannah Wood (10:15)

Flowers: Delores Douglass

Welcome Center: Delores Douglass
(8:00)
Laberta Ote (10:15)

Readings for August 31
st


1 John 4:7-21
Psalm 22:25-31
John 15:9-11


Lectors:
Mark Rorick (8:00)
Amy Rotert (10:15)

NOTES:

August 24,
2014

Memory Verse: I John 4:4
4
Little children, you are from God, and have conquered them; for the one who is in you is greater than the
one who is in the world.




Nineteenth Sunday of Easter
Jesus' summary of the law in today's gospel echoes our first reading
from Leviticus. We are called not only to love God with heart, soul,
and mind, but also to love our neighbor as ourselves. It is out of
such deep care that Paul shares the gospel with the Thessalonian
community. In the confession of sins, we acknowledge that we have
not loved God, neighbor, and self; yet we gather to hear the word of
forgiveness and to be strengthened by word and meal to be signs of
God's love and mercy in the world.

Readings for the Day:
Leviticus 19:12, 1518- The holiness code in Leviticus urges
people to be holy because God is holy. Holiness is lived out in
partiality for and consideration of the poor and the weak. We are to
love our neighbors as ourselves. God's people exercise justice and
love in their dealings with one another.

1 Thessalonians 2:18- Paul uses maternal imagery to depict the
caring and nurturing relationship he shares with the Thessalonian
Christians. When he first came to their city it was not to benefit
himself but to share the gospel with them, which was his
responsibility as an apostle of Christ.

Matthew 22:3446- Put on the spot by the Pharisees, Jesus
displays wisdom by summarizing the law of God in just two
commandments and by demonstrating the Messiah must be more
than the son of David.

From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2008 Augsburg Fortress
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!!

Readings for the Day:

I John 4:1-6: The author encourages believers to be careful
about false prophets. We need to trust in the Spirit of God and
listen to the Word of God.

John 14:15-17: In final words to his disciples on the night of his
arrest, Jesus encourages obedience to his commandments and
speaks of the Spirit, who will be with them forever.

From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress


Questions To Ponder:
1What does it mean to test the spirits?
2What does the author mean by the word antichrist?
3What difference does it mean that the author says the we
are from God?
4What does this text say to us today?



NOTES:
August 24,
2014

Memory Verse: I John 4:4
4
Little children, you are from God, and have conquered them; for the one who is in you is greater than the
one who is in the world.




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!!

Readings for the Day:

I John 4:1-6: The author encourages believers to be careful
about false prophets. We need to trust in the Spirit of God and
listen to the Word of God.

John 14:15-17: In final words to his disciples on the night of his
arrest, Jesus encourages obedience to his commandments and
speaks of the Spirit, who will be with them forever.

From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress


Questions To Ponder:
1What does it mean to test the spirits?
2What does the author mean by the word antichrist?
3What difference does it mean that the author says the we
are from God?
4What does this text say to us today?


Going Deeper in Prayer






Sunday 8/24
I Samuel 4:1-22
Revelation 20:1-15
Kayla Baker, Greta Brown
World peace

Monday 8/25
I Samuel 5:1-12
Revelation 21:1-27
Derek Hoene
the unrest in Missouri


Tuesday 8/26
I Samuel 6:1-21
Revelation 22:1-21
police officers




























Wednesday 8/27
I Samuel 7:1-17
Matthew 1:1-25
Drake Kleffman
food banks

Thursday 8/28
I Samuel 8:1-22
Matthew 2:1-23
Doris Rorick
Christians in South Africa

Friday 8/29
I Samuel 9:1-27
Matthew 3:1-17
Kyle Matthys
St. Pauls youth ministry

Saturday 8/30
I Samuel 10:1-27
Matthew 4:1-25
Mitchel Paswater
people traveling for the holiday weekend




























Prayer List
Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Phyllis Neidinger; Betty Hoene, Eunice Lutes, Evelyn Otte;
Geneva Hoene; Orville Schnitker

Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Andy Runge, Peggy Meahl (Sarah Roterts sister-
in-law); Pastor Ed and Joan Winter; Walter Von Fange (Bertha Ottes brother in-law)

Recent Hospitalizations: Floyd Meahl; Brenda Casey (heart episode - Karen Hoene's sister), Bill Lucas

Other Prayer Request: Friends and Family of Virginia Knoke; Brian Vaughn (cancer-neighbor of
Merrell & Sara Otte); Richard Frischie (bone cancer-father of Renee Arney and Erin Rieker); Brad
Lucas (accident Bill Lucas son); Missy Walker (epilepsy - Karen Hoene's niece); Linda (Schafstall)
Wischmeier (cancer); Carolyn Hughes (cancer-sister of Jo McGrew); Linda Witkemper (cancerfriend
of Benny Kleffman); Nancy Greathouse (cancerfriend of Kathy Kleffman); Vicky Ent (cancerfriend
of Judy Wonning); Matt; Ava Lewis (Nephroblastomatosis2 yr. old friend of Charlena Warfield);
James Otte; Rex Sipes (cancerfriend of Dennis and Vickey Otte); Tom Elkins; Mandy Wessel (cancer-
friend of Carolyn Jones); Jeannie Isaacs (physical health-cousin of Karen Hoene); Kristie Wessel
(Tracey Engelaus sister); Tom Harris (cancer-friend of Leah Otte); Claudine Rowe (cancer- friend of
Bill & Marlis Kidd); Amy Siefker (cancer reoccurrence - niece of Karen Hoene); Frances Lamberson
(Terri DeVoes Mother); Shirley Darlage Duncan (cancer-friend of Dena Schafstall);

Prayers for those in Military Service: DJ Snyder (Cathy Wentes nephew); Steven Rieker (Jerry &
Pixie Ottes Grandson); Chad Brigdon, Evan Marshall, Tyler Kruse

(Names will be on the prayer list for 4 weeks, if you want the request extended, you may re-submit your request.)


Going Deeper in Prayer






Sunday 8/24
I Samuel 4:1-22
Revelation 20:1-15
Kayla Baker, Greta Brown
World peace

Monday 8/25
I Samuel 5:1-12
Revelation 21:1-27
Derek Hoene
the unrest in Missouri


Tuesday 8/26
I Samuel 6:1-21
Revelation 22:1-21
police officers


Wednesday 8/27
I Samuel 7:1-17
Matthew 1:1-25
Drake Kleffman
food banks

Thursday 8/28
I Samuel 8:1-22
Matthew 2:1-23
Doris Rorick
Christians in South Africa

Friday 8/29
I Samuel 9:1-27
Matthew 3:1-17
Kyle Matthys
St. Pauls youth ministry

Saturday 8/30
I Samuel 10:1-27
Matthew 4:1-25
Mitchel Paswater
people traveling for the holiday weekend



Prayer List
Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Phyllis Neidinger; Betty Hoene, Eunice Lutes, Evelyn Otte;
Geneva Hoene; Orville Schnitker

Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Andy Runge, Peggy Meahl (Sarah Roterts sister-
in-law); Pastor Ed and Joan Winter; Walter Von Fange (Bertha Ottes brother in-law)

Recent Hospitalizations: Floyd Meahl; Brenda Casey (heart episode - Karen Hoene's sister), Bill Lucas

Other Prayer Request: Friends and Family of Virginia Knoke; Brian Vaughn (cancer-neighbor of
Merrell & Sara Otte); Richard Frischie (bone cancer-father of Renee Arney and Erin Rieker); Brad
Lucas (accident Bill Lucas son); Missy Walker (epilepsy - Karen Hoene's niece); Linda (Schafstall)
Wischmeier (cancer); Carolyn Hughes (cancer-sister of Jo McGrew); Linda Witkemper (cancerfriend
of Benny Kleffman); Nancy Greathouse (cancerfriend of Kathy Kleffman); Vicky Ent (cancerfriend
of Judy Wonning); Matt; Ava Lewis (Nephroblastomatosis2 yr. old friend of Charlena Warfield);
James Otte; Rex Sipes (cancerfriend of Dennis and Vickey Otte); Tom Elkins; Mandy Wessel (cancer-
friend of Carolyn Jones); Jeannie Isaacs (physical health-cousin of Karen Hoene); Kristie Wessel
(Tracey Engelaus sister); Tom Harris (cancer-friend of Leah Otte); Claudine Rowe (cancer- friend of
Bill & Marlis Kidd); Amy Siefker (cancer reoccurrence - niece of Karen Hoene); Frances Lamberson
(Terri DeVoes Mother); Shirley Darlage Duncan (cancer-friend of Dena Schafstall);

Prayers for those in Military Service: DJ Snyder (Cathy Wentes nephew); Steven Rieker (Jerry &
Pixie Ottes Grandson); Chad Brigdon, Evan Marshall, Tyler Kruse

(Names will be on the prayer list for 4 weeks, if you want the request extended, you may re-submit your request.)