Page 1 ST. PAUL’S UCC NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2017 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 Yet again, and seemingly impossibly quickly, we have arrived. Advent is upon us once again and as crazy as it may seem, we have hit my one-year anniversary here with the church. We’ve been through a lot together over the past year, and I’m truly grateful that I have had the chance to work here and be the pastor for this church. I thank each, and every one of you for the work you do, for welcoming me and my family, and for being so willing to step up and do what is needed for the church. It truly makes my job easier knowing that I have people I can count on to take care of the church and all its needs. I feel it is fitting that this falls right at the beginning of Advent as well. I know I’ve shared with you before, Advent is my favorite time of the year. I know not for everyone, but I’ve always loved Christmas. I was thinking about why, and I came up with not only is it the birth of Jesus, but it is also the holiday when I get to see my family. Other than my parents being in Hermann, my family is pretty spread out over the country. On Christmas, I can normally count on getting to see at least one relative that I haven’t in a long time, and I always love getting to see those that I haven’t in a year (or more). Our church is very much like this. It’s a big family. We do a lot here, both for the church and for one another. Just like Jesus’ family at his birth, it may not be perfect, but we still come together and are people that love one another because we are children of God. We have been called, just like the wisemen and shepherds, to this place, to witness the birth of our Lord and Savior. We gather because we know something special has occurred and is still occurring here. I think our key for the Christmas season this year is to treat everyone we encounter as family. To greet everyone with love, care, and respect. As we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, we look to spread this love and warmth to those around us. So, this Advent season, let’s take a beat and try to welcome everyone with open arms. Let’s spread the cheer of the season to everyone we encounter in our lives. And most importantly, let us try to carry this attitude with us beyond Christmas—throughout the next year. See you in the pews, Pastor Jeff
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Purchase a poinsettia to decorate the sanctuary for
Christmas in honor or in memory of someone. Sign-up
sheets are in the lobby, along with payment info.
You may take your poinsettia home after Christmas.
Altar flowers:
November 5: in memory of Jeff Bockover, whose birthday was Nov. 1st, by Lynette Woolley.
November 12: in honor of all veterans with thanks for their service, by Amy Lange. *Extra arrangement is in memory of Delvin & Lulu Hasenjaeger’s wedding, 57 years ago today.*
November 19: in memory of Kenneth DeVore and Cornelius & Hertha Berg, whose wedding anniversaries were on Nov. 23rd.
November 26: with all glory and honor to our Lord, by the Women’s Guild. *Extra arrangement is in honor of Bob & Karen Dohrer’s 49th wedding anniversary.*
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.**
St. Paul’s UCC is looking for a Youth Fellowship Director, or a few individuals who would fill this position in a tag-team manner. If you are interested, please contact a council member.
A decision as to whether church services will be cancelled will be made by 8am on any given Sunday.
**Also, be advised that you should always use good judgment before taking unnecessary risks under any inclement weather conditions.**
*********CHRISTMAS TRIVIA: ********* (Answers on pg. 8)
1. What does “Emmanuel” mean? (Matthew 1:23)
a. God with us b. He who is God c. Anointed One d. Son of God
2. Who visited Joseph, Mary, and the baby Jesus on the night He was born? (Luke 2:15-16)
a. Shepherds b. Shepherds, wise men, and those dwelling in Bethlehem c. Wise men d. Shepherds & wise men
3. The wise men traveled ____________________ to Jerusalem. (Matthew 2:1)
a. Westward b. Northward c. Eastward d. Southward
4. How many wise men brought gifts to Jesus? (Matthew 2:1-2)
b. 3 b. None c. 2 d. The bible never really says
5. What was Jesus’ approximate age when the wise men presented Him with gifts? (Matthew 2:16)
a. 6 yrs. old b. 10 yrs. old c. 12 yrs. old d. Less than 2 yrs. old
6. Why did King Herod want to learn more about Jesus’ whereabouts? (Matthew 2:16)
a. He wanted Jesus to heal him b. He wanted to worship Jesus
c. He wanted to ask Jesus to be the heir to his throne d. He wanted to kill Jesus
7. How did the wise men find Jesus? (Matthew 2:9)
a. Directions from an angel b. They followed a star
c. They asked the shepherds where He was d. They asked the King
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*********kris kringle TRIVIA: ********* (Test your knowledge of how much you know about these Christmas classics.)
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer:
1. How many reindeer does Santa have? (Hint: Don’t forget the one with the shiny red nose.)
a. 8 b. 9 c. 10 d. 12
2. What was the name of the elf that felt like he didn’t belong?
a. Henry b. Hermie c. Harley d. Charlie
3. What did this misfit elf want to be?
a. a doctor b. lawyer c. a dentist d. a pharmacist
4. Which of Santa’s reindeer is Rudolph’s father?
a. Comet b, Prancer c. Blitzen d. Donner
5. Which of Santa’s reindeer was the “flying” coach?
a. Comet b, Prancer c. Blitzen d. Donner
6. What was the name of Rudolph’s buck buddy at the reindeer games?
a. Fireball b. Firecracker c. Crackerjack d. Sparky
7. What is the name of Rudolph’s doe friend that wanted him to walk her home?
a. Candice b. Sharice c. Clarice d. Francine
8. Where did Charlie-in-a-box, the bird that couldn’t fly, the train with square wheels, the gun that shoots
jelly, the elephant with polka dots, and the cowboy who rides an ostrich live?
a. The Land of Broken Toys b. The land of Misplaced Toys c. The Island of Misfit Toys
d. The Island of Unloved Toys
9. What is the snowman’s name that narrates the story of Rudolph?
a. Sonny b. Stan c. Frosty d. Sam
10. Who was the prospector that fell over the cliff trying to save Rudolph and his friends from the
Abominable Snow-Monster?
a. Yukon Cornelius b. Franciscan Felix c. Tuscan Sebastian d. Mountain George
Santa Claus is Coming to Town:
11. What is the name of the baby found on Burger Meister Meister Burger’s doorstep?
a. Christopher b. Claus c. Nicholas d. Christmas
12. How did the Burger Meister Meister Burger break his leg?
a. He stepped on a toy and fell down the steps. b.. He slipped on some new-fallen snow
b. Someone tripped him d. He fell out of bed during a storm
13. What is Mrs. Claus’s first name?
a. Janice b. Tonta c. Jessica d. Teresa
14. What was the name of Kris Kringle’s friend, the penguin?
a. Tapper b. Tipper c. Chipper d. Topper
15. What gift did Kris Kringle give Winter Warlock that brought him to tears and made him start to melt?
a. a snowglobe b. a toy train c. a sled d. a yo-yo
16. How did Santa’s reindeer learn to fly?
a. a magic wand b. wishing on a star c. magic jingle bells d. magic feed corn
17. Name the town where it is illegal for children to have toys? (Hint: home of Burger Meister Meister Burger)
a. Christmastown b. Sternville c. Whoville d. Sombertown (Answers on pg. 8)
c.
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PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Family of Tyler Clines (19 year-old WHS student)—who passed away 11/13/17; family of Mary Jean Harster (mother of Audrey Meyer’s son-in-law)—who passed away; Mabel Eichmeyer—recovering at home from knee surgery; Matthew Rice (10 year-old friend of the Aholts and Sidas)—hospitalized with Ecoli and on dialysis; Wilbert Mertz (Curt Rohe’s godfather)—health issues; Jayden Blix (10 year-old friend of the Swartz’s)—eating disorder; Craig Koon (friend of John Ekstrom)—massive stroke; student of Susie Thierbach—leukemia; Paul Schlotzhauer (friend of the Stegners)—dementia; Mark Jones—health issues; one-year-old grandson of Joyce Marek (friend of Debbie Garbs)—brain tumor; Betty Tameler (Brenda Roloff’s mother)—health issues; Leonard Lutz—health issues; Eldon & Sue Green—health issues; Angela Gray—health issues.
Those Battling Cancer: Denise Hooker, Kristi Warneke, Dana Corver, Connie Burkhardt, Ralph Roloff, Ingrid Carney, Michelle Mueller, James Weatherly, Eric Moritz, Scott Auby, Donnie Kopmann, Jim Grafrath, Ron Palitzsch, Leonard Lutz, Dale Krampe, Tim Palitzsch.
Those serving in the Military: Devon Martin, 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 a phone call:
Sue Green Vada Hinnah Rev. Dale & Helene Krampe The Arbors at Victorian Manor Jonesburg Nursing & Rehab Grandview Please send all correspondence to: 308 Cedar Street 201 Grand Avenue, Room 315 105 Rottman Drive Jonesburg, MO 63351 Washington, MO 63090 Marthasville, MO 63357
—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. _________________________________________________________________________________