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.

Leading and Assisting in Worship

Leaders: Pastor Stephen Wood
Organist: Olga Otte
Deacons: Mark Hoffmeier; Larry Guinn
Greeters: Mark & Doris Rorick (8:00)
John & Amy Pierceall (10:15)
Communion Assistant: Lou Ann Hoevener (8:00)
Dan Davis (10:15)
Altar Care: Mandy Otte (8:00)
Teresa Browning (10:15)
Childrens Message: Leah Otte
Lectors: Jodi Brown (8:00)
Leon Seitz (10:15)
Acolytes: Courtney Mansfield (8:00)
Dylan Hatfield (10:15)
Projectors: Cam Mansfield (8:00)
Hannah Wood & Charlotte Rust (10:15)
Flowers: Linda Seitz
Welcome Center: Linda Rust & Chris Herbert (8:00)
Judy Wonning (10:15)

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: Monday-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

December 7, 2014

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 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 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 BULLETINSThere

are a handful of large print bulletins available. They are located on the table at the entrance of the sanctuary.

CALENDAR
Today:

8:00 am

Communion

9:15 am

Christmas Program practice

10:15 am Communion
Monday 8th

Wednesday 10th

7:00 pm

Service of Carols in Borchers Chapel

9:00 am

Preschool

7:00 pm

Church Council

8:00 pm

Dartball at Borchers

9:00 am

Preschool

TREATS Christmas caroling

6:30 pm

Adult Bells

Thursday 11th

9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club

Friday 12th

9:00 am

Preschool

Saturday 13th

9:00 am

Christmas Program practice

Next week:
Sunday 14th

December 14th-December 20th

8:00 am Communion
New Member Reception
Sunday School classroom decoration voting
9:15 am

Christmas Program practice

10:15 am Communion

Monday 15th

2:00 pm

Lutheran Community Home

7:00 pm

Prayer

Newsletter deadline
9:00 am

Preschool

7:00 pm

Prayer Shawl

8:00 pm

Dartball at Wegan

Tuesday 16th

9:00 am

Hannah Circle

Wednesday 17th

9:00 am

Preschool

9:30 am

Preschool Chapel

5:30 pm

Kids Bells 1

6:00 pm

Kids Bells 2

6:30 pm

Adult Bells

Thursday 18th

9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club

Friday 19th

No Preschool until January 7

Saturday 20th

9:00 am

Christmas Program practice

ADDITIONAL HEARING DEVICES for worship

have been purchased. They are in the basket on
the table outside the sanctuary. These new units
were purchased because of a need which was
expressed by people having trouble hearing the
worship services. We thank you for bringing this
need to our attention!
NEW BOOKS in the church library are located
on a table in the narthex. They are available to
check-out. Beginning on December 14, start
looking for new books on a shelf marked New
Books in the library.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS is reading
and discussing Martin Luthers Large Catechism.
There are copies of the specific parts we will
study available at the Welcome Center. The specific Sunday for each reading is marked at the
top of the page.
SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS is tonight at 7:00 p.m. in Borchers Chapel.
TREATS will be going Christmas caroling on
December 10. All are invited to join us. If you
would like to go, contact Tyler so we can have
enough transportation available.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICES will be
held each Sunday during Sunday School as well
as on December 13 and 20 from 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Please talk to Carolyn if you have any questions.
NEW MEMBER RECEPTION will take place in
the narthex between services on Sunday, December 14th. This is a great time to meet St.
Pauls new members and welcome back former
members. Share a little of your time with these
folks and make them feel welcome.

ANGEL TREEThere are still a few angels left

on the tree. Gifts are due on December 21.
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE is December 15.
Please put information in the Office Secretary
mailbox, or give to Michelle.

SUNDAY SCHOOL DECORATING CONTEST

The Sunday School classes will be decorating
their rooms for Christmas this year. We will be
having a special contest to see which room is
the most creative. On Sunday, December 14
we invite the congregation to vote for their favorite classroom. It is 25 cents a vote. The winning
class will receive a special reward. Also the
money raised will help fund a Sunday School
pizza/game party to be held on January 25 at
11:30. Any extra money left will go into the
Sunday School fund!
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONSTyler
Claycamp invites everyone to come view his
Christmas lights and decorations at 3413 E.
1050 N. from 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. MondayFriday and 6:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. on the weekend from now until New Years Day. He has
them programmed to music from 105.3 FM.

PRE-SERVICE MUSIC sign up sheet for the

Christmas Eve Childrens Service is on the
Welcome Center. Pre-service music begins at
6:30 p.m. Please sign up by Sunday, December 21. Any questions, please talk to Carolyn.
LUTHERAN COMMUNITY HOME SERVICE
will be on December 14 at 2:00 p.m. If you can
attend and help Pastor Steve, please let him
know.
OPPORTUNITY FOR PRAYERWe will gather
for about a half hour and spend the time lifting
up a variety of requests and whatever else is on
peoples minds. We will meet Sunday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m. Any questions, talk with
Pastor Steve.
LUTHERAN MAGAZINEIf you wish to have
your name added or removed from The Lutheran mailing list, please let Michelle know.
WORSHIP HELPERS are needed for upcoming services for Christmas Eve Candlelight and
Christmas Day. Please sign-up at the Welcome
Center.
LUTHER LEAGUE will deliver Angel Tree
gifts at 9:00 a.m. on December 22. Bring money for lunch afterwards.

CHRISTMAS CARE NOTES can be found on

the Welcome Center. If this time of year tends
to be disappointing or stressful you might benefit from care notes entitled "Coping with Holiday Stress", "Overcoming the Blues at Christmastime", or "Going on an Advent Prayer Journey". Folks grieving the loss of loved ones
might find comfort reading "Getting Through
the Holidays When You've Lost a Loved One",
"Finding Comfort for Your Grief in Christmas
Traditions", or "Christmas: A Time to Remember Those We've Loved and Lost". Please feel
free to share these booklets with friends or
family members who might appreciate them.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTSIf you would like
to review your 2014 financial statement, leave
an envelope with your name on it in Nate Ottes mailbox.
HOT SOUP IN A COLD MONTH IS BACK!
Each Thursday in January and February seniors will be able to take home a pint of homemade soup! This effort provides not only warm,
hearty soup for seniors, but also a warm feeling for recipients and soup-makers alike! Join
the fun and see how good it feels to GIVE!!
Decide which Thursday in January or February
you'd like to donate a portion or all the soup for
seniors. You can also choose what kind of
soup you'd like to provide. The sign-up sheet is
on the Welcome Center.
FOOD PANTRY item for December is macaroni and cheese. Please place your donations
in the basket by the main entrance or in the
wooden box by the kitchen.
WELCOME CENTER VOLUNTEERSThe
times to work at the Welcome Center will remain on the same schedule in 2015 as in
2014. If you have questions or concerns,
please contact Linda Seitz.
VOLUNTEER LISTS are being created for
2015 (example: greeters). If you would like to
be added or taken off the lists, contact Michelle
in the church office by December 15.

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, 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 Response to Gods Love

We Worshipped: November 30th 8:00 am service 178

10:15 am service 84

Total Offerings for November 30h: $10,323.15

Spending Plan Giving $6162.55
New Church Loan Payment $2345.00
Other Giving $1815.00
{The weekly amount needed to cover expenses in the 2014 Spending Plan is $5,853.00}
*This amount does not include the $5,900.00 monthly mortgage payment

Readings for December 14th:

Those assisting with worship December 14th:

Communion Assistant:
(8:00)

Lou Ann Hoevener

Dan Davis (10:15)

Isaiah 42:1-9
Psalm 36:5-11
Matthew 12:15-21

Altar Care:
(8:00)

Linda Guinn (10:15)

Acolytes:

Lectors:
Leah Otte (8:00)
Hannah Wood (10:15)

Lou Ann Hoevener

Projectors:
Flowers:

Kori Otte (8:00)

Cheyenne Douglass (10:15)
Kaelen Eglen (8:00)
Chloe Bryden (10:15)
Linda Seitz

December 7,
2014

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:

December 7,
2014

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!!

NOTES:

Readings for the Day:

Esther 4:1-17: The story of Esther is about a woman (a Jew)

who is chosen to replace the queen. Through a series of events
one of the officials (Haman) works to try to have all the Jews
killed. Because of Esthers position she is able to save her people.
The book of Esther is the only book in the Bible that doesnt refer
to or mention God. However, throughout the story we can see
how god is at work even if not named.

Esther 4:1-17: The story of Esther is about a woman (a Jew)

who is chosen to replace the queen. Through a series of events
one of the officials (Haman) works to try to have all the Jews
killed. Because of Esthers position she is able to save her people.
The book of Esther is the only book in the Bible that doesnt refer
to or mention God. However, throughout the story we can see
how god is at work even if not named.

Matthew 5:13-16: In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus

encourages his followers to be the salt of the earth and the light of
the world, doing good works and keeping Gods commandments..

Matthew 5:13-16: In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus

encourages his followers to be the salt of the earth and the light of
the world, doing good works and keeping Gods commandments..

From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress

From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress

Questions To Ponder:
1How do you see God at work in this book?
2What is the message of the book of Esther for us today?
3How is Esther an example of faith?
4What is the festival of Purim for the Jewish people?
5What does this story teach us about sharing our faith in
the modern world?

Memory Verse: Esther 4:14

For if you keep silence at such a time as this, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another
quarter, but you and your fathers family will perish. Who knows? Perhaps you have come to royal
dignity for just such a time as this.
14

NOTES:

Questions To Ponder:
1How do you see God at work in this book?
2What is the message of the book of Esther for us today?
3How is Esther an example of faith?
4What is the festival of Purim for the Jewish people?
5What does this story teach us about sharing our faith in
the modern world?

Memory Verse: Esther 4:14

For if you keep silence at such a time as this, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another
quarter, but you and your fathers family will perish. Who knows? Perhaps you have come to royal
dignity for just such a time as this.
14

Going Deeper in Prayer

Sunday 12/7
I Chronicles 6:1-81

Acts 12:1-25
Dorothy Simmons
World peace
Monday 12/8
I Chronicles 7:1-40

Acts 13:1-52
Curtis Kruse, Katie Wahlstrom
places experiencing conflict
Tuesday 12/9
I Chronicles 8:1-40

Acts 14:1-28
hospital workers
Wednesday 12/10
I Chronicles 9:1-44

Thursday 12/11
I Chronicles 10:1-14

Acts 16:1-40
Marlis Kidd
Bishop Bill Gafkjen
Friday 12/12
I Chronicles 11:1-47

Acts 17:1-34
Wanda Engelau, Staci Eglen, Gunner Taulman
people working with Ebola patients
Saturday 12/13
I Chronicles 12:1-40

Acts 18:1-28
Camden Sifflard, Levi Claycamp
Christians in Sierra Leone

Going Deeper in Prayer

Sunday 12/7

Thursday 12/11

I Chronicles 6:1-81

I Chronicles 10:1-14

Acts 12:1-25
Dorothy Simmons
World peace
Monday 12/8

Acts 16:1-40
Marlis Kidd
Bishop Bill Gafkjen

I Chronicles 7:1-40

I Chronicles 11:1-47

Acts 13:1-52
Curtis Kruse, Katie Wahlstrom
places experiencing conflict
Tuesday 12/9
I Chronicles 8:1-40

Acts 14:1-28
hospital workers
Wednesday 12/10

Friday 12/12
Acts 17:1-34
Wanda Engelau, Staci Eglen, Gunner Taulman
people working with Ebola patients
Saturday 12/13
I Chronicles 12:1-40

Acts 18:1-28
Camden Sifflard, Levi Claycamp
Christians in Sierra Leone

I Chronicles 9:1-44

Acts 15:1-40
Alicia Perry
people seeking employment

Acts 15:1-40
Alicia Perry
people seeking employment
Prayer List

Prayer List

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

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

Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Andy Runge; Pastor Ed and Joan Winter; Walter Von
Fange (Bertha Ottes brother in-law); Sandy Smith (broken hip-mother of Robert Smith);

Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Andy Runge; Pastor Ed and Joan Winter; Walter Von
Fange (Bertha Ottes brother in-law); Sandy Smith (broken hip-mother of Robert Smith);

Recent Hospitalizations: Geneva Hoene; Brad Albert (heart surgery--son of Karen Hoene);

Recent Hospitalizations: Geneva Hoene; Brad Albert (heart surgery--son of Karen Hoene);

Other Prayer Requests: Amanda Tiemeyer (niece of Ruth Ann Hendrix); Joe Corya (cancer-brother of
Alyssa Gorbett); David Templar (cancer-brother of Amy Shaw); Calvin Clark (football injuryson of a coworker of Tammi Reinbold); Anna Thompson (awaiting heart surgery-friend of Alicia Perry); Dick Wessel
(cancer-brother-in-law of Art Moorman); Charlie Castillo (cancer-friend of Kathy & Benny Kleffman);
Gene Speaker (bladder cancer); Steve Muster (heart surgery-cousin of Patty Herkamp); Sharon Hurt (cancerfriend of Staci Eglen); Kalee Allbering (cancer-friend of Linda Guinn); Gary Bradley (heart transplant-friend
of Carolyn Jones); Joe Ross (physical health-father of Beth Claycamp); Carolyn Ross (pulmonary
hypertension-mother of Beth Claycamp); Brian Vaughn (cancer-neighbor of Merrell & Sara Otte); Richard
Frischie (bone cancer-father of Renee Arney and Erin Rieker); Missy Walker (epilepsy - Karen Hoene's
niece); Linda (Schafstall) Wischmeier (cancer); Carolyn Hughes (cancer-sister of Jo McGrew); Linda
Witkemper (cancerfriend of Benny Kleffman); Vicky Ent (cancerfriend of Judy Wonning); Matt; Ava
Lewis (Nephroblastomatosis2 yr. old friend of Charlena Warfield); Rex Sipes (cancerfriend of Dennis
and Vickey Otte); Jeannie Isaacs (physical health-cousin of Karen Hoene); Claudine Rowe (cancer- friend of
Bill & Marlis Kidd); Amy Siefker (cancer reoccurrence - niece of Karen Hoene); Shirley Darlage Duncan
(cancer-friend of Dena Schafstall)

Other Prayer Requests: Amanda Tiemeyer (niece of Ruth Ann Hendrix); Joe Corya (cancer-brother of
Alyssa Gorbett); David Templar (cancer-brother of Amy Shaw); Calvin Clark (football injuryson of a coworker of Tammi Reinbold); Anna Thompson (awaiting heart surgery-friend of Alicia Perry); Dick Wessel
(cancer-brother-in-law of Art Moorman); Charlie Castillo (cancer-friend of Kathy & Benny Kleffman);
Gene Speaker (bladder cancer); Steve Muster (heart surgery-cousin of Patty Herkamp); Sharon Hurt (cancerfriend of Staci Eglen); Kalee Allbering (cancer-friend of Linda Guinn); Gary Bradley (heart transplant-friend
of Carolyn Jones); Joe Ross (physical health-father of Beth Claycamp); Carolyn Ross (pulmonary
hypertension-mother of Beth Claycamp); Brian Vaughn (cancer-neighbor of Merrell & Sara Otte); Richard
Frischie (bone cancer-father of Renee Arney and Erin Rieker); Missy Walker (epilepsy - Karen Hoene's
niece); Linda (Schafstall) Wischmeier (cancer); Carolyn Hughes (cancer-sister of Jo McGrew); Linda
Witkemper (cancerfriend of Benny Kleffman); Vicky Ent (cancerfriend of Judy Wonning); Matt; Ava
Lewis (Nephroblastomatosis2 yr. old friend of Charlena Warfield); Rex Sipes (cancerfriend of Dennis
and Vickey Otte); Jeannie Isaacs (physical health-cousin of Karen Hoene); Claudine Rowe (cancer- friend of
Bill & Marlis Kidd); Amy Siefker (cancer reoccurrence - niece of Karen Hoene); Shirley Darlage Duncan
(cancer-friend of Dena Schafstall)

Prayers for those in Military Service: Joey Ross (Beth Claycamps nephew); DJ Snyder (Cathy Wentes
nephew); Steven Rieker (Jerry & Pixie Ottes Grandson); Chad Brigdon, Evan Marshall, Tyler Kruse;
Benjamin Haymaker (son of Dee Dee & Scott Haymaker)

Prayers for those in Military Service: Joey Ross (Beth Claycamps nephew); DJ Snyder (Cathy Wentes
nephew); Steven Rieker (Jerry & Pixie Ottes Grandson); Chad Brigdon, Evan Marshall, Tyler Kruse;
Benjamin Haymaker (son of Dee Dee & Scott Haymaker)

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

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