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

Leader: Pastor Stephen Wood Organist: Olga Otte Deacons: Mark Hoffmeier; Troy Claycamp Greeters: Ben & Jodi Brown (8:00); Bill & Judy Wonning (10:15) Communion Assistant: Laberta Otte (10:15) Altar Care: Linda Guinn (10:15) Lectors: Leah Otte (8:00); Laberta Otte (10:15) Acolytes: Anna Holle (8:00); Chloe Bryden (10:15) Projectors: Alicia Perry (8:00); Hannah Wood (10:15) Flowers: Delores Douglass Childrens Sermon: Carolyn Jones Welcome Center: Carol Mansfield (8:00); Linda Seitz (10:15)

April 7, 2013

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 161 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.

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 Wood Pastor Carolyn Jones...............Director of Youth & Family Ministries Wendy Rotert ..Secretary Jeanette Kruse ..Borchers Preschool Director Trish Tangman ..Care Team Director Amy Pierceall and Mandy Otte Custodians Jamie Baker .. Worship Technology Advisor and Web Master

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

This week: Today-

Monday 8thTuesday 9thWednesday 10th-

Thursday 11thFriday 12thNext week: Sunday 14th-

CALENDAR April 7th13th 11:30 am Tweeners will go Putt Putt Golfing 4:00 pm Kick Turbo Fitness Class 5:15 pm Yoga at Ruth Ann Hendrixs Home 7:00 pm The Story Bible Study Chpt. 10 9:00 am Pre-school 7:00 pm Church Council Meeting 10:30 am The Story Bible Study Chpt. 11 9:00 am Library Work 9:00 am Pre-school 4:00 pm TREATS 4:30 pm TREATS Scavenger Hunt 6:00 pm TREATS Meal 6:30 pm Kids Praise Group 7:15 pm Adult Praise Group 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club 9:00 am Pre-school April 14th20th 11:30 am Luther League will go rock climbing 4:00 pm Kick Turbo Fitness Class 7:00 pm The Story Bible Study Chpt. 11 9:00 am Pre-school 9:00 am Hannah Circle in the Fellowship Hall 10:30 am The Story Bible Study Chpt. 12 9:00 am Pre-school 5:30 pm Kids Bells Team 1 6:00 pm Kids Bells Team 2 6:30 pm Adult Bells NO ADULT CHOIR 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club 9:00 am Pre-school 9:00am Earth Day Event in church parking lot until noon 9:15 am Jr. High Youth will go to Rascals Fun Zone-pick up at church 2 pm.

THE CONGREGATIONAL QUARTERLY MEETING will be held on Sunday, April 28th at 9:10 am. CONFIRMATION will be held on Sunday, May 5th at 9:00 am. On that day, there will only be one church service and no Sunday School. A BIBLE STUDY based upon The Story resources has begun. The Story is an abridged chronological Bible that has woven together sections of the Bible to connect the storyline of the Bible so that it reads like a seamless story. Two separate times that you can participate within this study. The time are Sundays at 7:00 pm and Tuesdays at 10:30 am. THE WINGS Walk tHis Way 5 Mile Run/ Walk will be held on Sunday, April 28th. You can register today between services in the Narthex or you can wait until the day of the event. On April 28th registration will be from 11:30am until 12:45. The run begins at 1:00 pm and the 1 and 5 mile walk will begin at 1:05 pm. If you have questions contact Jodi Brown. CHURCH COUNCIL will meet on Monday, April 8th at 7:00 pm. TWEENERS will be going Putt Putt golfing in Columbus today at 11:30. The cost for this trip is $5.00. Each child needs to bring a sack lunch to eat before leaving the church. We should return to the church by 3:00. LUTHER LEAGUE will go rock climbing in Bloomington on Sunday, April 14th at 11:30 am. If 8 people are signed up the cost for outing is $7.00 per person plus money for lunch. If less then 8 are signed up the cost is $10.00 per person plus money for lunch. A sign up sheet is at the Welcome Center you MUST be signed up and have a waiver to go.

Monday 15thTuesday 16th-

Wednesday 17th-

Thursday 18thFriday 19thSaturday 20th-

BRENNEN ARTHUR RORICK will be baptized at the 10:15 service today. He was born on February 2, 2013 and is the son of Ben and Darla Rorick. Brennen has two older brothers, Brayden and Bryce. His sponsors are Allen & Carrie Morrison and Kendra Harris.

JR. HIGH YOUTH will be going to Rascals Fun Zone on Saturday, April 20th. The cost of the outing is $10 plus money for lunch. The group will leave the church at 9:15 am and return around 2:00 pm. Parent drivers are needed. If you plan to go please sign up at the Welcome Center you MUST be signed up and have money turned in by April 14th to go. TREATS will be on April 10th at 4:00 pm. They will be going on a scavenger hunt for items for various shelters at 4:30 pm and return to the church at 6:00 pm for the meal. CARE FOR GOD'S CREATION, an Earth Day event, will take place from 9 AM to NOON on Sat. April 20 in the church parking lot. A variety of activities will be available including tables of free and swappable items, refreshments, door prizes, recycling drop-off, a children's area, and helpful information on doing your part to be a responsible steward of God's Earth. For more details, please pick up a flyer from the Welcome Center, or talk to Trish Tangman. LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF BLANKETS So far 222 blankets have been pinned/sewn with about 75 still needing to be knotted. The Ingathering will be April 28th with set-up on Saturday, April 28th at 9:00am. Volunteers needed. TREATSWe are in need of empty tin cans. (ie. Campbells soup size or a fruit can size) Thanks! Put them in Carolyns office. BORCHERS PRESCHOOL is now accepting enrollment for the 2013-2014 school year. Your child must be age 4 by August 1, 2013, to be in the Sunbeam Class, age 3 by August 1, 2013, for the Rainbow class and age 2 by August 1, 2013 for the Raindrop class. Enrollment forms are at the Welcome Center or call the church office for information or an enrollment form.

JESSICA ROTERT has recently been accepted into the Naval Academy STEM program. The STEM program is to help rising 8th - 11th graders pursue a course of study in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STEM is located in Annapolis, Maryland and is a five day program. Going to the Naval Academy STEM program this summer will help her pursue her goal in going to the Naval Academy in the fall of 2015 to become a Marine Corps officer. Once she becomes an officer, she hopes to go into Marine Corp Aviation and be a combat aviator. If you would be interested in helping Jessica off-set costs for this program, please see Carolyn Jones, Pastor Steve, or Jessica. Thanks for your support! PICNIC GROVE MOWINGLooking for volunteers to mow and take care of the lawn care needs at the Picnic Grove during the months of April through October. If interested, please sign up for a month on the sheet at the Welcome Center. Contact Kevin Wheatley or Howard Wente with questions. LEFT BEHIND DISHES are sitting on a table in the west hall by the water fountain. Please pick up your dishes by May 1st or they will be donated to the Clothing Center. TURING 99 YEARS OLDPastor Robert Sullivans mother, Mabel Sullivan will be turning 99 on April 21st. Here is her address if you would like to send her a birthday greeting: Mabel Sullivan Golden Living Center, Dorchester Rm. 208-1 200 N. 7th Ave. Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

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: March 31 8:00 am service 250 10:15 am service 90 Maundy Thursday Service--89 Good Friday Service78 Sunrise80 Total Offerings for March 31st: Spending Plan Giving-$8,802.00 Luther League$1,492.50 New Church Loan Payment-$4,745.00 Other Giving $275.00
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{The weekly amount needed to cover expenses in the 2013 Spending Plan is $5,435.00} *This amount does not include the $5,900.00 monthly mortgage payment

Readings for April 14th: Third Sunday after Easter Acts 9:1-6 [7-20] Psalm 30 Revelaon 5:11-14 John 21:1-19
Lectors: Lois Bryden (8:00) Amy Rotert (10:15)

Those assisting with worship April 14th:

Communion Assistant: Altar Care: Acolytes: Projectors: Flowers: Welcome Center: Tammi Reinbold (8:00) Florence Oe (8:00) Erin Oe (8:00) Eli Wood (10:15) Jamie Baker (8:00) Jack Tormoehlen (10:15) Need Volunteer Carol Manseld (8:00) Linda Seitz (10:15)

April 7, 2013

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: Acts 5:2732-Peter has been arrested for proclaiming the good news of Jesus' death and resurrection. His response to the charges of the high priest summarizes the early church's proclamation of forgiveness of sin through repentance. Revelation 1:48-The book of Revelation recounts a mystical vision of the risen Christ, experienced by a Christian prophet named John. Here he describes Christ as a timeless redeemer, the beginning, present, and end of all time. John 20:1931-The unprecedented events of the day of resurrection continue as the risen Jesus appears to his fearful disciples. A week later, after Thomas worships Jesus, Jesus pronounces that the blessings of the resurrection are also for those who "have not seen and yet believe." From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2013 Augsburg Fortress Questions To Ponder: 1How have you been like Thomas in your life? 2Do you need to see or experience something before you will believe it? Why? 3Do you think you have received the Holy Spirit? Why or Why not? 4How have you experience the peace of Christ in your life? 5What doubts or questions about God are you struggling with? What have you found helpful in dealing with doubts?

NOTES:

MEMORY VERSE: Revelation 1:8 8 I am the Alpha and the Omega, says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty. "A reflection upon this verse is posted on the churchs website www.stpaul-borchers.org

Going Deeper in Prayer

Monday 4/8 Proverbs 19:1-29 Matthew 20:1-34 W World peace W Jenny Hoene, Robin Tormoehlen Tuesday 4/9 Proverbs 20:1-30 Matthew 21:1-46 W planning for St. Pauls Day Camp Wednesday 4/10 Proverbs 21:1-31 Matthew 22:1-46 W Maria Wente W Anchor House Thursday 4/11 Proverbs 22:1-29 Matthew 23:1-39 W Gerald Goodwin W Christians in Turkey Friday 4/12 Proverbs 23:1-35 Matthew 24:1-50 W Gov. Mike Pence Saturday 4/13 Proverbs 24:1-34 Matthew 25:1-46 W Emily Schnitker, Caleb Baker W economic development Sunday 4/14 Proverbs 25:1-28 Matthew 26:1-75 W David Warfield W Congregations in conflict

Prayer List Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Betty Hoene, Eldena Hoene, Eunice Lutes Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Andy Runge, Peggy Meahl (Sarah Roterts sister-inlaw) Recent Hospitalizations : Jim Eglen; Malerie Maschino (Friend of Tammi Reinbold); Valerie McDonald (Sonna Wentes daughter); Geneva Hoene Other Prayer Request: The family and friends of Albert Stahl (Mary Eglens father) ; Pam Kottkamp (cousin of Beth Claycamp); Jane Meyer; Mike Tangman (cancer); Vicky Ent (Cancer-friend of Judy Wonning); John Helwig (cancer-friend of Jenny Engelau);Francis Lamberson (Terri DeVoes Mother); Phyllis Neidinger; Kathy Kleffman; Bob Schafstall; Doris Hoene; Ron Kidd (cancer Bill Kidds brother); Jim Kidd (surgery-Bill Kidds brother); Norm Stidham (cancer-friend of Bill Kidd); Linda Gibson (Friend of Susan Kaiser); Edna Spiehler (Patty Herkamps friend); Jean Floyd (broken hip-Jennie Hoenes mother); Mary Sipes (sister-in-law of Linda Booher); Pastor Ed and Joan Winter; Doris Rorick; Peggy Rucker (Friend of Wilma Claycamp); Jerry Wunsch; Walter and Verl VonFange (Bertha Ottes sister & brother in-law); Shirley Darlage Duncan (cancer-friend of Dena Schafstall); Lynn Lindsay (cancerfriend of Martha Wunsch); Dewayne Greathouse (cancerfriend of Linda Guinn); Kristie Wessel (cancerTracey Engelaus sister); Pat Norrell (friend of Kendra Harris); Judy Teague (cancer friend of Joe Hoene); Marie Burgess (cancerfriend of Laberta Otte) Prayers for those in Military Service: Steven Rieker (Jerry & Pixie Ottes Grandson); Chad Brigdon,

Evan Marshall