Page 1 ST. PAUL’S UCC NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2019 103 South Second Street Marthasville, MO 63357 (636) 433-2482 [email protected]www.stpaulsuccmo.org A Loving Church, Making a Difference in the World Letter from the Pastor We find ourselves venturing into October. It seems like the year has flown by incredibly fast for me. I feel like I don’t know what has happened—I have gone from January to now in the course of days. However, we find ourselves here, and seemingly impossibly soon, we’ll be gearing up for advent, and Christmas will be upon us. As the year has passed and we have confronted different challenges and events, a question comes to mind: “Why are we here?” I don’t mean in the big cosmic sense, but on the local level…here at St. Paul’s UCC in Marthasville. “Why are we here?” Or to put it another way, “What need does the church fill for you?” I ask this question because something that we’re trying to do is get ourselves more known in the community. If we want to grow, we have to let people see us. We have to show people why we’re still necessary and relevant in our times today. So, the question becomes: “What does the church do for me?” “What need does it fill, and what am I able to do to spread that news?” The church is here for us. It is a place to learn about the will of God and to make sure we follow the teachings of Jesus. We come here to learn and to fellowship with one another. The church and its buildings are very important in our lives. The question is also: “What are we doing for the church?” “What is it that we do, or that we can bring to the church, to help it grow?” “What ideas or events have we been sitting on that we can put into place to bring people in?” What is it we want from the church, and what are we doing to accomplish it? How are we making this a better place that people want to come and be a part of? It’s an easy question at first, but then it gets a whole lot more complicated. I encourage you to really think about it—come up with these answers and put them into practice. If we can make the church more attractive and more visible, we can grow organically. See you in the Pews, Pastor Jeff
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October Extra Step – Grace’s Place (Washington, MO)
This organization’s mission is to serve as a temporary
emergency shelter for children and families in crisis by
providing a loving and safe environment for children.
CONTENTS Adult Choir .......................................................... 8 Odd Jobs at Church ............................................. 8 Adult Social Connection ...................................... 6 Parsonage Pledge Sheets ................................. 15 Advent ............................................................... 11 Parsonage Update ............................................... 5 Altar Flowers ....................................................... 7 Pastor Appreciation.............................................. 6 Births, Birthdays, Anniversaries ........................... 9 Prayer List ......................................................... 13 Calendar of Events ............................................ 14 Puzzles ................................................................ 9 Car Show ..................................................... 10,12 Quilters ................................................................ 6 Chicken Dinner .................................................... 4 Services of Worship ............................................. 8 Chili & Stew Lunch .............................................. 6 Staff/Council Members ......................................... 2 Church Finances ................................................. 5 Sunday Morning Fellowship ................................. 6 Church Membership ............................................ 7 Thank You ........................................................... 7 Congregational Meeting ...................................... 7 Tidbits ........................................................ 2,11,13 Extra Step ........................................................... 2 Totenfest ............................................................ 11 Homebound Church Members ........................... 13 Tractor Cruise ...................................................... 3 Letter from the Pastor .......................................... 1 Veterans Day ..................................................... 10 Meals on Wheels ............................................... 13 Women’s Guild .................................................... 6 Men’s Group ........................................................ 6 Worship Leaders .................................................. 8 Mission Moments ........................................... 3,10 Youth Event ......................................................... 3 Nursery ................................................................ 8
St. Paul’s UCC Staff Pastor Jeff Mueller ................................................................................................................................................ Pastor Robbin DeVore ([email protected]) ................................................................................................. Secretary Sally Rohe .......................................................................................................................................................... Organist Sally & Tony Rohe ........................................................................................................................................Custodians Debbie Garbs ........................................................................................................................................... Choir Director Amy Lange, Cathie Schoppenhorst, Gene Ahmann, Sandy Rohe, Cindy Buescher, John Ekstrom, Brenda Daniels, Isaiah DeVore ........................................................... Projection Technicians Robbin DeVore ................................................................................................................................. Newsletter Editor
Church Council Wade Swartz .................................................................................................................................................... President Nick Lange ................................................................................. Vice President/Buildings & Grounds Committee Cindy Buescher ............................................................................................................................. Recording Secretary Karla Aholt ...................................................................................................................................... Financial Secretary Sandy Rohe...................................................................................................................................................... Treasurer Don Buescher ............................................................................................................................... Missions Committee Patty Thornton .......................................................................................................... Christian Education Committee Brenda Daniels ...................................................................................... Membership Care Committee/Altar Guild John Ekstrom ........................................................................ Pastoral Relations Committee/Historical Committee
Grace’s Place Crisis Nursery
According to the University of Illinois, 90% of the pumpkins grown in
the United States are raised within a 90-mile radius of Peoria, Illinois.
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NOTE THESE DATES!!!
2019 Tractor cruise (K of C Journey for Charity)
On Sun., Sept. 8th, collections of non-perishable food items
and monetary donations were collected for the
Franklin & Warren County Food Pantries.
This was the first year this event included a “Northern Route”
(the Warren County Route). A total of 142 tractors participated—34 on
the Northern Route. A pretty good turnout considering they began the cruise
in the rain. The food items collected were weighed, and the monetary donations
counted. Then, all was divided up between the 7 councils,
each choosing the food pantry it wished to donate to. 7000
lbs. of food was collected—the southern warren county food
pantry received 1000 lbs. of this to feed needy families. The
monetary figures are not yet in. MANY THANKs to all who
participated in the cruise and/or contributed to this cause!
The 13th annual Tractor Cruise is set for Sept. 13, 2020.
ALL ARE WELCOME! Contact Audrey Meyer at 433-2210 with inquiries.
Pastor Appreciation Month
is October.
A moment of recognition is planned for Sunday, October 20th during the service of worship.
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Altar flowers:
Sept. 1: In loving memory of Vera Freese, who would have been 100 years old on Sept 2nd, by her family.
Sept. 8: in loving memory of Ken DeVore, whose birthday was Sept. 11th, by Robbin, Jacob, and Isaiah.
Sept. 15: in honor of Mariah Wade’s birthday (Sept. 16th), by Bonnie Borgmann. **Extra arrangement in honor of Pastor Jeff’s birthday (Sept. 16th), by Amber & Vesper.
Sept. 22: in loving memory of Ralph & Marge Pruitt, by Ann Jenkins. **Extra arrangement in memory of Delvin Hasenjaeger’s birthday, who would have been 83 on Sept. 18th, by Lulu Hasenjaeger. Sept. 29: given to the glory of God, by the Women’s Guild. **Extra arrangement in honor of Allan & Nita Hasenjaeger’s 13th wedding anniversary (Aug. 26th), by Lulu Hasenjaeger.
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 Jeff
or the church office.**
Annual Congregational meeting: Sunday, October 27, 2018
—immediately following the service of worship—
Please plan to attend.
MANY THANKS to all for the numerous tasks
that are often “behind the scenes” and may seem
to go unnoticed—whether it is preparing meals for
the sick, decorating, filling the soda machine,
teaching, serving on committees, serving as worship leaders, taking care of
our babies, tending to needed work/jobs at church, quilting, donating items,
etc.…These are all jobs that many of you so faithfully tend to. Please know
your dedication is appreciated.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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NEEDED WORK AT CHURCH The Buildings & Grounds committee wishes to thank all who helped
complete many tasks; however, there are many jobs that are still left undone. The list of additional tasks is in the lobby for those who are able to complete
any items at his/her leisure. Please remember to mark off any job(s) you complete. And thank you in advance for your time and participation.
November 24, 2019 In remembering those who have passed away, if you have any photos of loved ones you would like to be projected during our existing slide show, please give them to Amy Lange no later than Sunday, November 10th or
Pumpkin hunt & chili cook-off sponsored by Marthasville Chamber of Commerce.
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PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER Family of Sue Green who passed away 9/16; family of Allan Dreyer (Warrenton) who passed away; family of Andrea Dressel who passed away; family of Tim Barber (friend of Ann Jenkins) who passed away; Mona Anderson—bladder surgery 9/9; Marge Jones—struggling with blood level numbers, bronchial pneumonia, surgery on sinuses postponed; Elsie Bryant (Terri Ogle’s mother)—moved to Grandview Health Care Center for rehab; Toni Backs—continues to struggle battling cancer; Leroy Stegner, 95 (brother of Henry Stegner)—stroke, in a nursing home; Husband of a co-worker of Gigi Mueller’s—surgery for brain tumor; Scott Hughes (Lisa Homeyer’s brother)—home, undergoing rehab; Lynn Queathem (friend of the Shacklette’s)—Alzheimer’s and other issues; Brandon Julius (friend of Jacob DeVore)—20 yr.-old with pacemaker and defibrillator, needing heart transplant; Taylor Dallacosta (friend of Ann Jenkins)—infant born with cystic fibrosis; 4 month-old son of Maura Winkelman (friend of Gigi Mueller)—brain tumor; 4 yr.-old grandson of Joyce Marek (friend of Diana Garbs Charboneau)—brain tumor; Mark Jones—health issues; Betty Tameler (Brenda Roloff’s mother)—health issues; Leonard Lutz—health issues.
Those Battling Cancer: Ted Lepper, Toni Backs, Emma Todd, Holly Schneider, Isaac Mercer, Bobby Walker, Kenny Engemann, Tom Smith, Caden Leesmann, Kristi Warneke, Ralph Roloff, Michelle Mueller, James Weatherly, Eric Moritz, Donnie Kopmann, Jim Grafrath, Ron Palitzsch, Leonard Lutz.
Those serving in the Military: Luke Bronstrup, Kolton Harrison, Caleb & Sarah Murphy, & others seeking to faithfully serve God & Country!
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 phone call.
Helene Krampe
Grandview Health Care Center
201 Grand Avenue, Room 301
Washington, MO 63090
—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. ________________________________________________________________________________________
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halloween fun facts:
• Jack o’ Lanterns originated in Ireland where people placed candles in hollowed-out turnips to keep away spirits and
ghosts on the Samhain holiday.
• Pumpkins also come in white, blue and green. Great for unique monster carvings!
• Halloween was brought to North America by European immigrants who would celebrate harvest around a bonfire,
share ghost stories, sing, dance and tell fortunes.
• Tootsie Rolls were the first wrapped penny candy in America.
• The ancient Celts thought that spirits and ghosts roamed the countryside on Halloween night. They began wearing
masks and costumes to avoid being recognized as human.
• Halloween candy sales average about 2 billion dollars annually in the United States.
• Chocolate candy bars top the list as the most popular candy for trick-or-treaters with Snickers being #1.
• Halloween is the 2nd most commercially successful holiday; Christmas is the 1st.
• Black cats were once believed to be witch's familiars who protected their powers.
• The fear of Halloween is known as Samhainopobia.
• There really are so-called vampire bats, but they're not from Transylvania. They live in Central and South America
and feed on the blood of cattle, horses and birds.
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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2pm
Women’s Guild
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Bring A Meal Sunday 9:30am Worship w/ Holy Communion 10:30am Sunday School 10:30am AM Fellowship
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10am-4pm Quilters
7pm Church Council
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7pm-8pm Food Pantry @CBC
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CAR & BIKE
SHOW
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9:30am Worship 10:30am Sunday School 10:30am AM Fellowship
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10am-4pm Quilters 15 16
7pm Adult Choir Practice
17 18 19 11am-12N
Food Pantry @ CBC
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9:30am Worship Pastor Appreciation
Recognition
10:30am Sunday School 10:30am AM Fellowship
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10am-4pm Quilters 22 23 24 25 26
8am
FELLOWSHIP HALL
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9:30am Worship
Congregational
Meeting
10:30am Sunday School 10:30am AM Fellowship
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10am-4pm Quilters 29 30 31
“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” (2 Corinthians 13:14 ESV)
Columbus Day
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“I’ll get you,
my pretty…”
(The Wizard of Oz)
“Pumpkin carving”
7pm—fellowship hall
St. Paul’s UCC Church Calendar—October 2019
“Darkness falls across the land,
the midnight hour is close at hand…”
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Pledge Sheet to Remodel Parsonage House
Contractor Bid for Remodeling material & labor Estimate $ 49,500
Cost for 25 new windows $ 4,900
Cost for new heating/air conditioning system $ 14,924
cost of new kitchen cabinets $4,500, plus misc. $ 4,500