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: Gene Kruse (10:15)
Altar Care: Amy Pierceall (10:15)
Lectors: Jamie Baker (8:00)
Laberta Otte (10:15)
Acolytes: Morgan Jones (8:00)
Jacob Rotert (10:15)
Projectors: Madison Jones (8:00)
Eli Wood (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: [email protected]
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 19, 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:

Newsletter Deadline

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
Next week:
April 26th-May 2nd
Sunday 26th

Monday 27th

Wednesday 29th

Thursday 30th
Friday 1st

Kids Bells 1 play at both services

8:00 am LBW Communion
9:10 am Sunday School
9:10 am Congregational Quarterly Mtg
10:15 am LBW Worship
9:00 am Preschool
1:00 pm Book Buzz
6:30 pm Stephen Ministry
7:00 pm Prayer Shawl
9:00 am Preschool
9:30 am Preschool Chapel
10:00 am Movies & Popcorn
Kids Bells 1NO PRACTICE
6:00 pm Bells 2
6:30 pm Adult Bells
9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club
9:00 am Preschool
5:00 pm Jr High/Tweeners Picnic
Grove Cleanup

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.
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE is today. Please
give information to Michelle or put in the secretarys mailbox in the church office.
PICTURE DIRECTORYToday is the last day to
sign up at church in the narthex. 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 is today. 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!
CONGREGATIONAL QUARTERLY MEETING
will be held next Sunday, April 26 during the
Sunday School time.

CONFIRMATION will be held on Sunday, May

3 at 9:00 a.m. PLEASE NOTE: There is only 1
worship service that day!!
CONGRATULATIONS to Floyd & Carol Browning on celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married at Borchers by Rev.
Winter on April 24, 1955.
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.
FISH FRY on April 24 from 5-8 at Hope Moravian Church to support Kristies Krew Relay for Life
team. Free-will donations will be given in
memory of Kristie Wessel to the American Cancer Society.

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.
PICNIC GROVE CLEANUPThe Jr High and
Tweener youth will meet on Friday, May 1 at
5:00 p.m. to clean up the picnic shelter houses
and grounds. Bring buckets, rags, work gloves
and rakes. Wear old tennis shoes and clothes!
KIDS BELLS TEAM 2 will be playing at the
Confirmation service on May 3. Remember
only 1 service at 9:00 a.m.

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.

PLANT GIVEAWAY - The date for the 3rd annual Plant Giveaway is Saturday, May 23rd from
9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at the picnic grove shelterhouse. Watch for details in the May newsletter
and future Welcome folders.

PRAYER SHAWL will meet on Monday, April

27 at 7:00 p.m. in the narthex. Come join us!!
Any questions, talk to Connie Knoke or Michelle
Wood.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers are

needed to mow the picnic grove from the
months of May through October. Please sign up
the Welcome Center.

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.

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.

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.

GRADUATE RECOGNITIONIf you know of

someone who is graduating from high school or
college, please let the church office know. We
will be recognizing all graduates during worship
on May 31.

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 12th 8:00 am service 135

10:15 am service 71

Total Offerings for April 12th: $12,699.00

Spending Plan Giving $7434.00
New Church Loan Payment $2905.00
Other Giving $2360.00
{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 26th:

Acts 13:1-3, 14:8-18

Psalm 112
Matthew 10:40-42

Lectors:
Lois Bryden (8:00)
Marc Fountain (10:15)

Those assisting with worship April 26th:

Communion Assistant:
(8:00)
Altar Care:

Tammi Reinbold
Luci Angel (8:00)

Acolytes:

Courtney Mansfield (8:00)

Dylan Hatfield (10:15)

Projectors:

Jamie Baker (8:00)

Kailee Hildebrand (10:15)

Flowers:
Welcome Center:

Terri DeVoe
Carol Mansfield

April 19,
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 19,
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:

Acts 10:1-17, 34-35: Peter crosses the sharp religious boundary

separating Jews from Gentiles and proclaims the good news of
Gods inclusive forgiveness in Jesus name to Cornelius, a Roman
centurion. As a result of Peters preaching, Cornelius and his
family become the first Gentiles to be baptized in the name of
Jesus Christ.

Acts 10:1-17, 34-35: Peter crosses the sharp religious boundary

separating Jews from Gentiles and proclaims the good news of
Gods inclusive forgiveness in Jesus name to Cornelius, a Roman
centurion. As a result of Peters preaching, Cornelius and his
family become the first Gentiles to be baptized in the name of
Jesus Christ.

Matthew 9:35-38: According to Matthews gospel, the mission

of Jesus followers is to continue the mission of Jesus himself.
Here, he instructs his first disciples as to how they might proclaim
the gospel through their words and deeds.

Matthew 9:35-38: According to Matthews gospel, the mission

of Jesus followers is to continue the mission of Jesus himself.
Here, he instructs his first disciples as to how they might proclaim
the gospel through their words and deeds.

From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress

From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress

Questions To Ponder:
1What is significant about Cornelius?
2How does Cornelius fit into Peters vision?
3What does Peters vision mean?
4Why is Peters vision a radical new understanding?
5How does this text speak to you today?
6What does this vision apply to Christianity today?

34

Memory Verse: Acts 10:34

Then Peter began to speak to them: I truly understand that God shows no partiality.

NOTES:

Questions To Ponder:
1What is significant about Cornelius?
2How does Cornelius fit into Peters vision?
3What does Peters vision mean?
4Why is Peters vision a radical new understanding?
5How does this text speak to you today?
6What does this vision apply to Christianity today?

34

Memory Verse: Acts 10:34

Then Peter began to speak to them: I truly understand that God shows no partiality.

Going Deeper in Prayer

Sunday 4/19
Job 42:1-17
I John 3:1-24
Tim Hoevener
World Peace

Wednesday 4/22
Psalm 3:1-8
II John 1-13
Dennis Otte
for favorable weather

Monday 4/20
Psalm 1:1-6
I John 4:1-21
Brandon Seitz
medical workers

Tuesday 4/21
Psalm 2:1-11
I John 5:1-21
Mindy Sifflard, Solomon Rust
people preparing for retirement

Thursday 4/23
Psalm 4:1-8
III John 1-15
economic growth in our community

Going Deeper in Prayer

Saturday 4/25
Psalm 6:1-10
Revelation 1:1-20
Emma Jackson, Rusty Harris
Christians in Egypt

Prayer List

Psalm 3:1-8
II John 1-13
Dennis Otte
for favorable weather

Monday 4/20
Psalm 1:1-6
I John 4:1-21
Brandon Seitz
medical workers

Thursday 4/23
Psalm 4:1-8
III John 1-15
economic growth in our community

Friday 4/24

Friday 4/24
Psalm 5:1-12
Jude 1-25
Libby Cupp
people who work outdoors

Wednesday 4/22

Sunday 4/19
Job 42:1-17
I John 3:1-24
Tim Hoevener
World Peace

Tuesday 4/21
Psalm 2:1-11
I John 5:1-21
Mindy Sifflard, Solomon Rust
people preparing for retirement

Psalm 5:1-12
Jude 1-25
Libby Cupp
people who work outdoors

Saturday 4/25
Psalm 6:1-10
Revelation 1:1-20
Emma Jackson, Rusty Harris
Christians in Egypt

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); Ruth Ann Hendrix (knee surgery); Jerry
Wunsch (cancer)

Recent Hospitalizations: DeeDee Haymaker (back surgery); Ruth Ann Hendrix (knee surgery); Jerry
Wunsch (cancer)

Other Prayer Requests: 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 surgeryfriend 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: 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 surgeryfriend 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.)