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 Steve Wood
Organist: Olga Otte
Deacons: Tyler Shaw; Larry Guinn
Greeters: Danny & Lou Ann Hoevener (8:00)
Leon & Linda Seitz (10:15)
Communion Assistant: Tammi Reinbold (8:00)
Altar Care: Linda Rust (8:00)
Lectors: Mark Rorick (8:00)
Amy Pierceall (10:15)
Acolytes: Cole Fosbrink (8:00)
Tyson Lawles (10:15)
Projectors: Erin Otte (8:00)
Chloe Bryden (10:15)
Flowers: Terri DeVoe
Welcome Center: Carol Mansfield (8:00)
Linda Seitz (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

April 12, 2015

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

Today:

8:00 am

WOV Communion

9:10 am

Sunday School

10:15 am LBW Worship

11:30 am Skyzone Trip
Monday 13th
Wednesday 15th

9:00 am

Preschool

7:00 pm

Church Council

9:00 am

Preschool

2:30 pm

Prayer Shawl

NO KIDS BELLS
6:00 pm

Adult Bells

9:00 am

Borchers Breakfast Club

7:00 pm

WELCA Meeting

Friday 17th

9:00 am

Preschool

Next week:

April 19th-April 25th

Sunday 19th

Newsletter Deadline

Thursday 16th

8:00 am

LBW Worship

9:10 am

Sunday School

10:15 am LBW Communion

11:45 am Confirmation class
2:00 pm

Confirmation banner making

Monday 20th

9:00 am

Preschool

Tuesday 21st

9:00 am

Hannah Circle

Wednesday 22nd 9:00 am

Preschool

10:00 am Movies & Popcorn

1:30 pm

Clothing Center

5:30 pm

Bells 1

6:00 pm

Bells 2

6:30 pm

Adult Bells

Thursday 23rd

9:00 am

Borchers Breakfast Club

Friday 24th

9:00 am

Preschool

GIVING CHALLENGEA giving challenge has

been issued to supporters of the Care Team
Family Care fund. Five hundred dollars has been
given by an anonymous donor who has pledged
to match up to $500 more for donations given to
the fund in April. If youve been considering
making a donation, this is a great time to help
needy individuals and see your donation double
in value! Thanks to all who have already donated
to this cause.
SKYZONE TRIP for Tweeners, Jr. High and
Luther League is today. You will need to eat before we leave at 11:30 a.m. Any questions, talk
to Carolyn Jones.
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE is Sunday, April 19.
Please give information to Michelle or put in the
secretarys mailbox in the church office.
KIDS BELLSNO Kids Bells on April 15 due
to extended school day by Seymour Schools.
Practice as normal on April 22: Bells 1 at 5:30
and Bells 2 at 6:00. Bells 1 will play at both services on April 26.
ADULT BELLS will practice at 6:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, April 15.
PRAYER SHAWL will meet on Wednesday,
April 15 at 2:30 p.m. in the narthex. Come join
us!! Any questions, talk to Connie Knoke or
Michelle Wood.
WELCA MEETING will be on Thursday, April
16 at 7:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall. All women
18 and over are invited to attend. Ruth Circle is
the hostess.
PICTURE DIRECTORYRemember to sign up
for the picture directory. Sign up in the narthex
today and April 19. You can also sign up
online at www.stpaul-borchers.org (click the
Church Directory link). Pictures will be taken on
May 6, 7, 8, 9, and 26.

CONFIRMATION CLASS will be on April 19.

The class will end at 2:00 p.m., except for those
being confirmed who will make their banners.
Parents of those being confirmed are encouraged
to stay and assist with the banner-making. Papers are due that day from those being confirmed.
HANNAH CIRCLE will meet at 9:00 a.m. on
Tuesday, April 21 in the fellowship hall. Jo
McGrew is hostess and Bible Study leader.
MOVIES & POPCORNCome enjoy Big Hero
6 on Wednesday, April 22 at 10:00 a.m. This is
an animated, G-rated, award-winning Disney
which all ages will enjoy! Critics say the movie is
briskly-paced, action-packed, and often touching.
Feel free to bring sleeping bags, comfy seats,
pillows, or whatever you need to enjoy movies
and popcorn in the Fellowship Room. Invite your
friends, family, and neighbors!
ATTENTION TEENS AND YOUTHThere are
new books in the church library!! Stop by and
check them out. The library is working on updating our teen and youth books. This is a work in
progress. If you have any suggestions or ideas
let Mandy Otte know.
BOOK BUZZWe are reading The Light in the
Ruins by Chris Bohjalian for our next meeting on
April 27 at 1:00 pm in the narthex. Come join us!
Any questions, please talk to Trish Tangman or
Michelle Wood.
LEARNING ABOUT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE Congregation and community members are invited to join St. Paul's Stephen Ministers as a guest
speaker from Schneck Medical Center gives an
overview of the illness on Monday, April 27 at
6:30 PM in the adult Sunday school area. The
speaker will also give pointers about how to relate best to individuals in our lives who are affected by Alzheimer's. Information will be offered on
available resources and local support groups, as
well as a question and answer session.

WHY SO MANY SANDHILL CRANES? The

seniors group will travel to Muscatatuck National
Wildlife Refuge for a presentation about Sandhill
cranes by Donna Stanley on Thursday, May
14th. A driving tour and a picnic lunch will also
be enjoyed by the group. A carpool will leave the
church parking lot at approximately 10:00 and
return mid-afternoon. Please sign up at the Welcome Center so accurate transportation can be
planned.
GET READY !!! - The date for the 3rd annual
PLANT GIVEAWAY is Saturday, May 23rd.
Watch for details in the May newsletter and future Welcome folders.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers are
needed to mow the picnic grove from the
months of May through October. Please sign up
the Welcome Center.
FOOD PANTRY items being collected for
April are Helper meals (hamburger, tuna, and
chicken). Please place your donations in the
basket by the main entrance or in the wooden
box by the kitchen.
SYNOD ASSEMBLY DELEGATES NEEDED
Synod Assembly will be June 5-7 in Indianapolis. We need 1 female and 1 male delegate.
Pastor Steve will be unable to attend due to officiating a wedding on June 6. Please talk to Pastor Steve if interested.

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: April 5th Sunrise service75 8:00 am service 216
10:15 am service 120
Total Offerings for April 5th: $10,801.02
Spending Plan Giving $6966.02
New Church Loan Payment $1280.00
Other Giving $2555.00
{The weekly amount needed to cover expenses in the 2015 Spending Plan is $6,038.00}
*This amount does not include the $5,900.00 monthly mortgage payment

Readings for April 19th:

Acts 10:1-17, 34-35

Psalm 100
Matthew 9:35-38

Those assisting with worship April 19th:

Communion Assistant:
(10:15)
Altar Care:

Amy Pierceall (10:15)

Acolytes:

Morgan Jones (8:00)

Jacob Rotert (10:15)

Projectors:

Lectors:
Jamie Baker (8:00)
Laberta Otte (10:15)

Gene Kruse

Flowers:
Welcome Center:

Madison Jones (8:00)

Eli Wood (10:15)
Terri DeVoe
Carol Mansfield

April 12,
2015

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:

April 12,
2015

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!!

NOTES:

Readings for the Day:

Isaiah 6:1-8: This reading narrates Isaiahs vision of the Lord

surrounded by angels. They sing Holy, holy, holy, a song the
church sings at the beginning of the great thanksgiving. This
liturgical text invites the church and all creation to sing in praise
of Gods glory. That glory is Gods mercy toward sinners.

Isaiah 6:1-8: This reading narrates Isaiahs vision of the Lord

surrounded by angels. They sing Holy, holy, holy, a song the
church sings at the beginning of the great thanksgiving. This
liturgical text invites the church and all creation to sing in praise
of Gods glory. That glory is Gods mercy toward sinners.

Matthew 28:16-20: After his resurrection, Jesus summons his

remaining disciples and commissions them to baptize and teach
all nations in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Matthew 28:16-20: After his resurrection, Jesus summons his

remaining disciples and commissions them to baptize and teach
all nations in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress

From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress

Questions To Ponder:
1What is the significance of being on the mountain?
2How do you understand that the disciples worshipped him
and doubted?
3What part of the Great Commission speaks to you?
4How does Jesus promise to be with us, give you comfort
and reassurance?
5How does this text speak to you today?
6To whom are you called to go and make a disciples of?

Questions To Ponder:
1What is the significance of being on the mountain?
2How do you understand that the disciples worshipped him
and doubted?
3What part of the Great Commission speaks to you?
4How does Jesus promise to be with us, give you comfort
and reassurance?
5How does this text speak to you today?
6To whom are you called to go and make a disciples of?

Memory Verse: Matthew 28:19

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son
and of the Holy Spirit.

19

NOTES:

Memory Verse: Matthew 28:19

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son
and of the Holy Spirit.

19

Going Deeper in Prayer

Sunday 4/12
Job 35:1-16
I Peter 4:1-19
World Peace

Monday 4/13
Job 36:1-33
I Peter 5:1-14
Emily Schnitker, Caleb Baker
farmer helpers

Tuesday 4/14
Job 37:1-24
II Peter 1:1-21
David Warfield
St. Pauls preschool

Going Deeper in Prayer

Job 38:1-41
II Peter 2:1-22
Pete Browning
for favorable weather

Thursday 4/16
Job 39:1-30
II Peter 3:1-18
Danielle Cosby
college professors

Job 35:1-16
I Peter 4:1-19
World Peace

Monday 4/13
Job 36:1-33
I Peter 5:1-14
Emily Schnitker, Caleb Baker
farmer helpers

Tuesday 4/14
Friday 4/17

Job 40:1-24
I John 1:1-10
Merrell Otte, Dennis Rust, Chris Kleffman
for spiritual growth

Saturday 4/18
Job 41:1-34
I John 2:1-28
Aaron Claycamp, Matt Cupp, John Harris, Rusty Mace
Christians in Sudan

Prayer List

Wednesday 4/15

Sunday 4/12

Wednesday 4/15

Job 37:1-24
II Peter 1:1-21
David Warfield
St. Pauls preschool

Job 38:1-41
II Peter 2:1-22
Pete Browning
for favorable weather

Thursday 4/16
Job 39:1-30
II Peter 3:1-18
Danielle Cosby
college professors

Friday 4/17
Job 40:1-24
I John 1:1-10
Merrell Otte, Dennis Rust, Chris Kleffman
for spiritual growth

Saturday 4/18
Job 41:1-34
I John 2:1-28
Aaron Claycamp, Matt Cupp, John Harris, Rusty Mace
Christians in Sudan

Prayer List

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

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

Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Andy Runge; Pastor Ed Winter; Walter Von Fange
(Bertha Ottes brother in-law)

Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Andy Runge; Pastor Ed Winter; Walter Von Fange
(Bertha Ottes brother in-law)

Recent Hospitalizations: DeeDee Haymaker (back surgery)

Recent Hospitalizations: DeeDee Haymaker (back surgery)

Other Prayer Requests: Family and Friends of Art Moorman; Linda Rust (leukemia); Doris Otte (breast
cancer); Kathy Glover (pancreatic cancer---cousin of Michael Baker); Sherri Huffman (cancerrelative of
Pam Huffman); Robert Wischmeier (cancer-father of Susan Kaiser); Amanda Tiemeyer (niece of Ruth Ann
Hendrix); Joe Corya (cancer-brother of Alyssa Gorbett); David Templar (cancer-brother of Amy Shaw);
Anna Thompson (awaiting heart surgery-friend of Alicia Perry); Dick Wessel (cancer-brother-in-law of Art
Moorman); Charlie Castillo (cancer-friend of Kathy & Benny Kleffman); Gene Speaker (bladder cancer);
Sharon Hurt (cancer-friend of Staci Eglen); Gary Bradley (heart transplant-friend of Carolyn Jones); Joe
Ross (physical health-father of Beth Claycamp); Carolyn Ross (pulmonary hypertension-mother of Beth
Claycamp); 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); 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: Family and Friends of Art Moorman; Linda Rust (leukemia); Doris Otte (breast
cancer); Kathy Glover (pancreatic cancer---cousin of Michael Baker); Sherri Huffman (cancerrelative of
Pam Huffman); Robert Wischmeier (cancer-father of Susan Kaiser); Amanda Tiemeyer (niece of Ruth Ann
Hendrix); Joe Corya (cancer-brother of Alyssa Gorbett); David Templar (cancer-brother of Amy Shaw);
Anna Thompson (awaiting heart surgery-friend of Alicia Perry); Dick Wessel (cancer-brother-in-law of Art
Moorman); Charlie Castillo (cancer-friend of Kathy & Benny Kleffman); Gene Speaker (bladder cancer);
Sharon Hurt (cancer-friend of Staci Eglen); Gary Bradley (heart transplant-friend of Carolyn Jones); Joe
Ross (physical health-father of Beth Claycamp); Carolyn Ross (pulmonary hypertension-mother of Beth
Claycamp); 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); 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.)