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: Larry & Shirley Lewis (8:00)
Leon & Linda Seitz (10:15)
Communion Assistant: Gene Kruse (10:15
Altar Care: Judy Wonning (10:15)
Lectors: Mark Rorick (8:00)
Ed Devoe (10:15)
Acolytes: Morgan Jones (8:00)
Lyra Claycamp (10:15)
Projectors: Madison Jones (8:00)
Chloe Bryden (10:15)
Flowers: Delores Douglass
Welcome Center: Delores Douglass (8:00)
Michelle Wood (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

November 16, 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
This week:
Today

November 16th-22nd
8:00 am LBW Worship
9:15 am

Sunday School

10:15 am LBW Communion

Monday 17th

Newsletter Deadline
9:00 am

Preschool

8:00 pm

Dartball

Tuesday 18th

9:00 am

Hannah Circle

Wednesday 19th

9:00 am

Preschool

9:30 am

Preschool Chapel

NO KIDS BELLS
6:30 pm

Adult Bells

7:00 pm

Preschool Dads Nite

Thursday 20th

9:00 am

Borchers Breakfast Club

Friday 21st

9:00 am

Preschool

Next week:
Sunday 23rd

November 23rd29th
8:00 am LBW Communion
9:15 am

LL set up Angel Tree

9:15 am

Sunday School

10:15 am LBW Worship

11:45 am Confirmation class
Monday 24th

Wednesday 26th

5:30 pm

LL at Buffalo Wild Wings

9:00 am

Preschool

1:00 pm

Book Buzz

8:00 pm

Dartball

NO PRESCHOOL
1:30 pm

Clothing Center

NO KIDS BELLS
NO ADULT BELLS
7:00 pm

Thanksgiving Eve Service

(Barn Offering boxes collected)

Friday 28th

NO PRESCHOOL

CONGRATULATIONS to Adam & Kelly (Fish)

Culbreth on the birth of their son, Paxton Lee, on
November 7th. Proud grandparents are Doug &
Natalie Fish and great-grandparents are Art &
Betty Moorman.
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE is Monday, November 17. Please put items in the secretarys mailbox in the office, or talk to Michelle.
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.
HANNAH CIRCLE will meet on November 18
at 9:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Jo McGrew is
the hostess and Bible Study leader.
WORSHIP HELPERS are needed for upcoming services for Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas
Eve Candlelight, and Christmas Day. Please
sign-up at the Welcome Center.
DONATIONS FOR ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN are being accepted each Sunday during the month of
November. Please mark your donation "Orphan
Grain Train", or "OGT" and it will be forwarded at
the end of the month with other donations for the
Indiana chapter of OGT. The funds will be used
to purchase, remodel, and maintain a new collection and distribution center in Jonesville, IN.
Watch the screen announcements before services for a video clip describing OGT's exciting
plans for the future! You can be a part of this opportunity to serve needy people locally and
around the world!
BOOK COLLECTION OF MILDRED CARTERS
is on display today in the narthex. Please fill out
the form provided if you wish to check out materials. Return the books by January 1st.

THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE will be on

November 26th at 7:00 p.m. Barns for world
hunger will be collected at this time and also at
worship on Sunday, November 30th.
BLUE CHRISTMAS FEELINGS are experienced by many folks who just don't feel "comfort
and joy" during the Advent season. Do you tend
to become overwhelmed with holiday preparations? Are you worried that familiar disagreements and friction will once again surface at
family gatherings? Are you struggling with illness? Will some folks be missing from the celebrations because of death, divorce, distance, or
other circumstances? St. Paul-Borchers is offering a Blue Christmas service Sunday, November 30th at 7 p.m. This service will address the
needs of people who are hurting during the Advent season and focus on discovering anew the
hope of Christmas. Make it a point to invite others, and offer them your love and support by
attending the Blue Christmas service with them.
LUTHER LEAGUE will set up the Angel Tree
on November 23rd at 9:15 a.m. They will also
meet that evening at 5:30 p.m. at Buffalo Wild
Wings.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTSIf you would like
to review your 2014 financial statement, leave
an envelope with your name on it in Nate Ottes
mailbox.
FOOD PANTRY item for November is peanut
butter. Please place your donations in the basket by the main entrance or in the wooden box
by the kitchen.
BOOK BUZZ will meet on Monday, November 24th at 1:00 p.m. in the narthex. The book
for November is The Spymistress by Jennifer
Chiaverini. Come join us! Any questions, talk
to Trish Tangman or Michelle Wood.

CONGRATULATIONS to those recently

elected to serve on church council:
Financial SecretaryCasey Engelau
SecretaryKaren Davis
ElderGene Kruse
TrusteeLouis Wonning
Deacon (8:00) - Tyler Shaw
ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH, WAYMANSVILLE will host their LIVING NATIVITY on Friday, December 5th from 6:00 8:30
p.m. King James, the camel, will be making a
return appearance along with many of his animal friends. Free cookies, cocoa and coffee
will be served in the parish hall.
CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK will be held at
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Seymour on Saturday, December 6 at 9:00 a.m. Many varieties of homemade cookies will be available.
Price will depend on the size of decorated coffee can you select, with as many cookies as
you can fit and still close the lid. Enter the fellowship hall through the Walnut Street entrance (near the fountain).
CROSSLIFE MINISTRIES AUXILIARY will
meet on Monday, November 17th at 7:00 p.m.
at the CrossLife Ministries office located at
1505 S. Walnut St., Seymour. Members from
Immanuel, Redeemer, and Jonesville will serve
at hosts. The agenda will include election and
installation of officers and distribution of funds
raised from the Fall Luncheon and Bake Sale.
All are invited to enjoy the evening of fellowship and become more familiar with the ministry serving individuals, marriages, and families
throughout Jackson and Bartholomew counties.

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 9th 8:00 am service 123

10:15 am service 68

Total Offerings for November 9th: $6712.00

Spending Plan Giving $5732.00
New Church Loan Payment $555.00
Other Giving $425.00
{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 November 23rd:

Jeremiah 1:4-10; 7:1-11

Psalm 71:1-6
Matthew 21:12-16

Those assisting with worship November 23rd:

Communion Assistant:
(8:00)
Altar Care:
(8:00)
Acolytes:
(8:00)

Tammi Reinbold
Sara Otte

Brayden Rorick & Adam Newkirk

Cheyenne Douglass (10:15)

Lectors:
Leah Otte (8:00)
Marc Fountain (10:15)

Projectors:
Flowers:

Doris Rorick (8:00)

Kailee Hildebrand (10:15)
Need volunteer

November 16,
2014

Going Deeper

November 16,
2014

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:

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:

Isaiah 2:1-4; 36:1-3, 13-20; 37:1-7: The visionary message

presented in these readings focus upon a future day when God
establishes a universal reign of peace. Divine decisions will make
war obsolete, and the worshiping community responds: Let us
walk in the light of that Lord now!

Isaiah 2:1-4; 36:1-3, 13-20; 37:1-7: The visionary message

presented in these readings focus upon a future day when God
establishes a universal reign of peace. Divine decisions will make
war obsolete, and the worshiping community responds: Let us
walk in the light of that Lord now!

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:

Questions To Ponder:

1Who is Isaiah?
2What is the context with which these prophecies were
uttered?
3What is the significance of the phrase beat their swards
into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks?
4How do we walk in Gods path?
5What do these texts say to us today?

Memory Verse: Isaiah 2:4

He shall judge between the nations, and shall arbitrate for many peoples; they shall beat their swards into
plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall
they learn war any more.
4

Going Deeper

NOTES:

1Who is Isaiah?
2What is the context with which these prophecies were
uttered?
3What is the significance of the phrase beat their swards
into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks?
4How do we walk in Gods path?
5What do these texts say to us today?

Memory Verse: Isaiah 2:4

He shall judge between the nations, and shall arbitrate for many peoples; they shall beat their swards into
plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall
they learn war any more.
4

Going Deeper in Prayer

Sunday 11/16

Sunday 11/16

II Kings 10:1-36

Thursday 11/20

John 12:1-50
World peace

II Kings 14:1-29

John 16:1-33
Gene Kruse, Sandy Wyatt, Kendall Alstatt, Madison
Monday 11/17

II Kings 11:1-21

John 13:1-38
Joshua Wyatt, Ben Brown, Anthony Miller
veterans
Tuesday 11/18

Engelau
people seeking employment

Friday 11/21
II Kings 15:1-38

John 17:1-26
the music ministry of the congregation

II Kings 12:1-21

John 14:1-31
Victoria Rust, Ella Engelau
mission congregations
Wednesday 11/19

Going Deeper in Prayer

Saturday 11/22
II Kings 16:1-20

John 18:1-40
Ed Engelau, Tyler Gerometta, Bill McIntire
Christians in Turkey

Thursday 11/20

II Kings 10:1-36

II Kings 14:1-29

John 12:1-50
World peace

John 16:1-33
Gene Kruse, Sandy Wyatt, Kendall Alstatt,
Madison Engelau
people seeking employment

Monday 11/17
II Kings 11:1-21

Friday 11/21

John 13:1-38
Joshua Wyatt, Ben Brown, Anthony Miller
veterans

II Kings 15:1-38

John 17:1-26
the music ministry of the congregation

Tuesday 11/18

Saturday 11/22

II Kings 12:1-21

II Kings 16:1-20

John 14:1-31
Victoria Rust, Ella Engelau
mission congregations

John 18:1-40
Ed Engelau, Tyler Gerometta, Bill McIntire
Christians in Turkey

Wednesday 11/19
II Kings 13:1-25

II Kings 13:1-25

John 15:1-27
Don Claycamp, Linda Guinn, Saylor Heater,

John 15:1-27
Don Claycamp, Linda Guinn, Saylor Heater,

Claire Engelau
people suffering from addictions

Claire Engelau
people suffering from addictions

Prayer List

Prayer List

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

Hoene; Orville Schnitker, Bill Lucas

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

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: Paxton Culbreth (son of Kelly (Fish) & Adam Culbreth); Dennis Otte; Kenny
Rotert

Recent Hospitalizations: Paxton Culbreth (son of Kelly (Fish) & Adam Culbreth); Dennis Otte; Kenny
Rotert

Other Prayer Requests: Calvin Clark (football injuryson of a co-worker of Tammi Reinbold); Florence
Otte (broken wrist); Anna Thompson (awaiting heart surgery-friend of Alicia Perry); Dick Wessel (cancerbrother-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); Katarina Rieker (car
accident Jerry & Pixie Ottes granddaughter); Sharon Hurt (cancer-friend of Staci Eglen); Tage Monroe
(mitochondrial disease-6 month old friend of Jo McGrew); 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); James Otte; 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: Calvin Clark (football injuryson of a co-worker of Tammi Reinbold); Florence
Otte (broken wrist); Anna Thompson (awaiting heart surgery-friend of Alicia Perry); Dick Wessel (cancerbrother-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); Katarina Rieker (car
accident Jerry & Pixie Ottes granddaughter); Sharon Hurt (cancer-friend of Staci Eglen); Tage Monroe
(mitochondrial disease-6 month old friend of Jo McGrew); 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); James Otte; 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.)
(Names will be on the prayer list for 4 weeks, if you want the request extended, you may re-submit your request.)