Page 1 ST. PAUL’S UCC NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2015 103 South Second Street Marthasville, MO 63357 (636) 433-2482 [email protected]www.stpaulsuccmo.org Seeking to Know, Grow In, and Show the Ways of Jesus Letter from the Pastor I have a friend who likes to think of herself as 99 years young. She recently let a group of us in on her secret. “I found a quote,” she told us, “that helped me think about growing older. The quote is—Life is ageless.” What that meant to her was that birthdays are irrelevant. The important thing about life is the present moment and the way you spend it. “I choose to spend my moments cheerfully and gratefully,” she admitted. I admire my friend. She reminded me that we are all children of eternity; that the times of our lives are connected—whether we are 99 years young or six minutes old. Whether we live in ages past or along the future’s broadening way. Whether we reside in Marthasville or in Istanbul. We all share something remarkably similar. We all bear in our soul a semblance of the Eternal One. By that semblance we are made to be something more than ourselves. We are made to be family, community, companions—one to another. We are made to be partners with the whole human race along the whole of the journey of life. We are made to be reflections of the Holy. I have another friend who likes to say, “We are all made of stardust.” By that she means we ar e all made of the same elements, with just a bit of Heaven mixed in. I hope this Christmas we can all exercise that bit of Heaven as we think about the world around us. I hope we can bring a little “star-power” into the far corners of our globe. I hope we can celebrate the “starlight” in each of us. I hope we can continue to shine—for a long time to come. A Poem (adapted from a poem by Thomas Curtis Clark) Above a world entrapped by fear, The Light of Love shown down Shining there a silver star A way through field and town. Through desert lands the Wise Ones made Their way past mountains wild. Until they came to Bethlehem And found a little Child. Our hearts grow heavy through the years, But still there shines a star. It leads our steps through fear and night And guides us from afar. May you and your family have a very blessed Christmas—Pastor Donna and Carl
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CONTENTS Adult Choir........................................................... 6 Letter from the Pastor .......................................... 1 Adult Social Connection....................................... 3 Meals on Wheels ................................................ 8 Advent Bible Study .............................................. 4 Membership Directory ........................................ 4 Advent/Christmas Program .................................. 4 Operation Christmas Child ................................... 3 Altar Flowers ...................................................... 5 Offering Envelopes .............................................. 3 Anniversary Books ............................................... 4 Poinsettias .......................................................... 3 Annual Reports .................................................... 3 Prayer List .......................................................... 8 Birthdays, Anniversaries ..................................... 7 Pregnancy Assistance Center.............................. 3 Calendar of Events ............................................. 9 Quilters ................................................................ 3 Christmas Ornaments ......................................... 5 Services of Worship ...........................................6,7 Church Membership ........................................... 5 Staff/Council Members ........................................ 2 Confirmation Field Trips....................................... 7 Sunday Morning Fellowship ................................. 4 Extra Step............................................................ 2 Women’s Guild .................................................... 3 Helping Hands Ministry ........................................ 4 Worship Leaders ................................................. 6 Homebound Church Members ............................ 8 Youth Fellowship ................................................ 4
St. Paul’s UCC Staff
Pastor Donna Kendrick-Philips ....................................................................................................... Interim Pastor Susan Miesner ([email protected]) ............................................................................................. Secretary Sally Rohe ..................................................................................................................................................... Organist Sally & Tony Rohe .................................................................................................................................. Custodians Alan Scholz ............................................................................................................. Volunteer Grounds Attendant Debbie Garbs ................................................................................................................... Volunteer Choir Director ...................................................................................................................... Volunteer Youth Fellowship Director Amy Lange, David Lange ................................................................................ Volunteer Projection Technicians Robbin DeVore .......................................................................................................... Volunteer Newsletter Editor
Church Council
Amy Lange ......................................................................................................... President/Historical Committee Wade Swartz ............................................................................... Vice President/Pastoral Relations Committee Robbin DeVore ......................................................................................................................... Recording Secretary Russell Kersten ........................................................................................................................... Financial Secretary Rachel Richardson ..................................................................................................................................... Treasurer Harvey Cramer ....................................................................................................................... Missions Committee Terri Ogle ............................................................................................................. Christian Education Committee Kay Buhr .................................................................................................................. Membership Care Committee Nick Rohe........................................................................................................... Buildings & Grounds Committee
Pastor Donna will lead a Bible Study on Thursdays,
Dec. 3rd, 10th, and 17th, from 2-3pm, here at church.
All are welcome. For this week (Dec. 3rd) please read
Malachi 3:1-4, Philippians 1:3-11, and Luke 3:1-6.
St. Paul’s UCC is currently looking for a Youth Fellowship Director, or a number of individuals who would fill this position in a tag-team manner. If you are interested, please contact a council member.
Sunday Morning Fellowship
We need volunteers to assist with coffee, lemonade, and donuts.
November 1: in memory of Jeff Bockover on his birthday. November 8: by the congregation to the glory of God and in honor of all veterans. November 15: in memory of Delvin & Lulu Hasenjaeger’s wedding 55 years ago on November 12, 1960. **Extra arrangement in memory of Rueben Eichmeyer’s birthday, November 17th, by Mabel Eichmeyer.** November 22: in memory of Cornelius Berg & Kenny DeVore whose anniversaries were both November 23rd. **Extra arrangement in honor of Tony & Sally Rohe’s 46th wedding anniversary today.** November 29: in honor of Bob & Karen Dohrer’s wedding anniversary. **Extra arrangement in memory of Harold Lange who passed away 45 years ago today, by the Lange family.**
NOTE: Consider sponsoring the altar flowers in honor or in memory of a loved one, a special date,
or just because…Sign-up sheets for altar flowers are in the lobby. The flowers are yours to take with you after the service of worship.
CHURCH MEMBERSHIP
**Anyone who is interested in joining St. Paul’s UCC should contact Pastor
Donna or the church office.**
St. Paul’s UCC welcomes new member, Dean Woolley.
The first in the series of picture frame ornaments (2014) is still available for $7.50 each and make excellent keepsakes for family and friends. Get yours while supplies last!
The second in the series of picture frame ornaments (2015) is now available for $8.00 each. A new dated ornament will be available each year.
CONFIRMATION FIELD TRIPS During the new year I have arranged for our class to visit some other
churches and worship communities, as a way of experiencing the
wider church.
On Sunday, January 24, 2016 we have a visit scheduled for Christ
Church Cathedral in St. Louis. Christ Church Cathedral is an
Episcopal Cathedral. Worship is at 10 a.m. After worship the Dean
of the Cathedral will talk to us about the cathedral and their mission
to the homeless of St. Louis. As an activity after church, you might
want to consider lunch at a fast food place and then a visit to the
Arch.
On Sunday, February 14, 2016 (Valentine’s Day) we are scheduled
to worship at the Emmaus Chapel—on their campus. Worship begins
at 9.30 a.m. After worship we will be given a tour of the campus,
there will be an activity with the residents, and then a chance to have
lunch together—a brown bag affair. The 14th was chosen because
the Emmaus choirs are not scheduled to sing anywhere—which
means more residents will be at church that day. I think we are
providing the activity—such as making valentines. I will find that
out for sure, however.
In March or early April we will visit Christ the King UCC in
Florissant, MO. Christ the King is a predominately African
American Church. The worship should be fun and exciting. After
worship we may meet with some of the youth from Christ the King.
Please get these dates on your calendars.
I will need drivers of course, so if you can drive, let me know.
Thanks for all your support and help,
Pastor Donna
Christmas Eve Service
St. Paul’s UCC will have one service of
worship at 7pm this year on
Christmas Eve. There will be no
service on Christmas Day.
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PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Mary Mittler—recovering from surgery; Tommy Cordle (friend of the Wholers)—receiving cancer treatments; Cal Tameler (Brenda Roloff’s father)—painful eye infection & eye surgery; Family of David Liesmann, who passed away on 11/17/15; Sue Green—entering nursing home; Leonard Lutz—health issues; Mike Kruse (son-in-law of Dan & Patty Thornton)—recovering from heart attack; Hertha Berg—recovering from heart attack; Ryan Owenby (friend of Brenda Roloff)—recovering from brain surgery; Jim Thornton (friend of the Bergs)—hunting accident—broken hip, multiple fractures, bruised lung; Michael Rich (relative of Carla Lange)—organ failure; Vance Ross (Karen Sida’s brother)—stroke; Jerome Bunge—diabetes and advanced Parkinson’s; Norma Sutter—failing health; Dee Schuster—health issues; Eldon & Sue Green—health issues; Angela Gray—health issues; Gail DeVore Morris—health issues; Eleanor Lutz—sciatic nerve pain, heart; John Spires—Parkinson’s.
Those Battling Cancer: Tommy Cordle; Ryan Owenby; Alan Scholz, Darryl Bockting, Donnie Kopmann, Kathy Frick, Layton Rehmeier, Dera Rehmeier, Rick Rehmeier, Jim Grafrath, Ron Palitzsch, Gary Dobsch, Dawn Borgmann, Mark Jones, Leonard Lutz, Dale Krampe, Tim Palitzsch, Gene Bollinger, Kenneth Lammers.
Those serving in the Military: Devon Martin, Caleb & Sarah Murphy, Tim Thornton, & others seeking to faithfully serve God & Country!
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Please remember those who are not always able to worship with us at St.
Paul’s UCC. Remember them in prayer, with a visit, card, or a phone call:
Hertha Berg Rev. Dale & Helene Krampe Eleanor Lutz South Pointe Assisted Living Homestead at Hickory View 20555 Cedar Ct. 5125 Old Hwy. 100, Room 11 1481 Marbach Dr., Apt. 225 Warrenton, MO 63383 Washington, MO 63090 Washington, MO 63090 636-456-8105 314-974-3784
Jerome Bunge Vera Mittler 306 E. South St. NHC Healthcare Marthasville, MO 63357 35 Sugar Maple Ln. (636) 433-2001 St. Charles, MO 63303 Vada Hinnah Dee Schuster The Arbors at South Pointe 700 E. Fifth St., Apt. #103 5129 Old Hwy. 100, Room 10 Washington, MO 63090 Washington, MO 63090 (636) 388-1054
—Meals on Wheels— If anyone needs or knows of anyone who needs home-delivered meals from the Warren County Senior Center, please contact the center at 636-456-3379. Volunteers are also needed to deliver meals. ________________________________________________________________________________
May the Blessings of Christmas
be with you now and in the New Year.
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St. Paul’s UCC Church Calendar—December 2015
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:11 KJV)
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 7pm Church Council
2 11am Women’s Guild Christmas Luncheon –meet at church at 10:30am
3 4 5
6 Bring A Meal Sunday 9:30am Worship with Holy Communion 10:30am AM Fellowship 10:30am Sunday School 2nd Sunday of Advent
7 10-4:30pm Quilters
8 7pm-8pm-Food Pantry @CBC
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6:30pm Adult Choir practice
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13 9:30am Worship 10:30am AM Fellowship 10:30am Sunday School 3rd Sunday of Advent
14 10-4:30pm Quilters
15 16 17
6:30pm Adult Choir practice
18 19 11am-Noon Food Pantry @ CBC
20 9:30am Worship 10:30am AM Fellowship 10:30am Sunday School 4th Sunday of Advent
21 10-4:30pm Quilters
22 23 24
7pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
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27 9:30am Worship 10:30am AM Fellowship 10:30am Sunday School